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BMCC Among 150 Community Colleges Nationwide Named to Compete for the 2023 Aspen Prize
BMCC has been named by the Aspen Institute as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. The colleges selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds. The winner will be announced in Spring 2023. |
Community and Political Leaders Celebrate Re-opening of Expanded BMCC/CUNY in The Heights
A group of political, community organization and educational leaders participated in an October 29 ribbon cutting ceremony that celebrated the renovated and expanded BMCC/CUNY in The Heights campus, located at 5030 Broadway, between 213th and 214th Streets in northern Manhattan. BMCC President Anthony E. Munroe welcomed attendees and said BMCC/CUNY in The Heights would continue to bring resources and services to the community. BMCC/CUNY in the Heights offers college- credit-bearing courses as well as professional development and advanced career certification. The facility features state-of-the-art computer labs, classrooms and a quiet study area.
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NBCU Academy at BMCC Opens Doors for Aspiring Journalists and Media Professionals
Earlier this year, BMCC joined 16 other colleges and universities to be part of the NBCU Academy initiative launched by NBCUniversal News Group. This fall, four students received $5,000 NBCU scholarships and had the chance to hone their skills and meet industry professionals in journalism and broadcast media. |
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Modern Languages Deputy Chairperson Maria Enrico Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
Modern Languages Deputy Chairperson Maria Enrico has received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Italian Language Foundation, one of four teachers from across the United States recognized for their commitment to excellence in the teaching of Italian. Professor Enrico has also worked as a radio producer, opera coach, interpreter, international film festival director and published translator. “I am truly honored, but this is also recognition of the dedicated work of the faculty in the department of Modern Languages and its students,” she said. "I was hired as the first full-time professor of Italian at BMCC. Over the years, our enrollment in Italian has steadily increased and now we have an Associate in Arts degree with a specialization in Italian and many happy graduates. Grazie mille to all.” |
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Regular Testing Mandated for Unvaccinated Faculty and Staff
CUNY provides on-site COVID-19 testing at 20 University locations — including BMCC. Faculty, staff and students who (1) have not submitted proof of COVID-19 vaccination in the CUNYfirst system, (2) are unvaccinated or (3) have undisclosed vaccination status, must register on CUNYfirst and make a selection under the vaccination status box, then click the “submit” button at the bottom of the page. This generates an email with a personalized link to make an appointment at a CUNY testing location.
BMCC Faculty and Staff: Upload Proof of Vaccination
Once your vaccination proof is uploaded, the Office of Human Resources will review the verification within 24 hours. Employees should check the approval status 48 hours after submission to confirm approval. If you haven’t provided this information, please do so ASAP.
Obtain CUNY Access Pass Through Cleared4
Vaccinated BMCC students, faculty and staff must use the CUNY Access Pass to document their vaccination status and enter campus. The CUNY Access Pass — generated through the Cleared4 platform — replaces the Everbridge VaxPass and expires one year from the date you became fully vaccinated. Watch for an email from “no-reply@cleared4work.com” in your BMCC email (check your spam folder, if you don't see it). For more information, visit CUNY Access - Cleared4 Guide for Vaccinated CUNY Students, Faculty and Staff or Cleared4 FAQs.
Monitoring and Reporting Positive Cases
Visit the Reimagining BMCC website for more information on returning to campus. |
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NYC Mobile Vaccination Bus Coming to BMCC November 10 and 17
Students, faculty, staff and the NYC community are eligible to receive a $100 incentive for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine (offered through NYC.gov). Free vaccinations (Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson) will be available on Wednesday, November 10. The NYC Mobile Vaccination van will parked in front of Fiterman Hall, 245 Greenwich Street, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will offer COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters with no appointment necessary. In addition, the Panther Pantry and Information Resources Technology will be on-site to provide services with food distribution and to help students upload their vaccination verification on CUNYfirst, respectively. On Wednesday, November 17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the NYC Mobile Vaccination van will be parked alongside the West Gate entrance of the 199 Chambers Street Building offering vaccines and boosters to fight COVID-19 (Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson). For information, contact the Office of Public Affairs at publicaffairs@bmcc.cuny.edu or at (212) 346-8501. #vaxupcuny
Faculty Development Day 2021, November 12
BMCC faculty are invited to register now for Faculty Development Day 2021. This year’s theme is “Research and Practices as we Transition to a New Realm of Teaching” and will address how the pandemic has entailed shifts to pedagogical practices that support students on synchronous, hybrid, and asynchronous platforms. Keynote speakers will be Professors Elizabeth Wissinger, Holly Messitt and Page Delano. Read more about the day’s activities, and register online. The day’s events will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the BMCC faculty journal, Inquirer. Contributors to the journal will present on topics including sustainable pedagogical practices that extend beyond the era of COVID. For more information, contact Professor Ruth V. Guirguis at rguirguis@bmcc.cuny.edu.
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CUNYTuesday Addresses a Critical need by Raising Funds for UMLA
The BMCC Urban Male Leadership Academy (UMLA) is committed to increasing the graduation rates of groups that are severely underrepresented in higher education, particularly men of color. Participants of the program have shown a higher graduation rate than their peers outside UMLA — even as the gap between Black male student success and that of other groups has widened at BMCC over the years. This year, BMCC will dedicate funds raised through the 2021 University-wide campaign #CUNYTuesday to UMLA. Donate today to support this important program. |
Three BMCC Zurich Apprentices Join Virtual Panel, November 19
BMCC is the official online education provider for Zurich North America, a leading provider of insurance products and services. Through this partnership, BMCC students are able to join a remote, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship program with other BMCC students across the country. BMCC Business Management majors Nicholas Yowan (New York City), Justin Peters (Atlanta) and Emily Wolf (Washington State), are in a Zurich apprenticeship cohort together and will sit as virtual panelists during National Apprenticeship Week on November 19, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Register here to attend the panel and learn more about the Zurich apprentice experience and how it opens doors and leads to next steps in our students’ careers.
Faculty and Staff Encouraged to Follow CUNY Zoom Security Protocol and Practices
BMCC academic departments, offices, faculty or staff that use Zoom for any CUNY related activities are required to follow the CUNY Zoom security protocol and practices guide. Following these guidelines will help prevent random event disruptions such as Zoombombing and maintain a safe, collegial environment for virtual events and classroom activities. For more helpful information on hosting virtual events visit the BMCC Virtual Events Page.
BMCC Race, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee Seeks Student Volunteers
The BMCC Race, Equity and Inclusion steering committee is looking for student volunteers to join faculty and staff as they work collectively to actively dismantle systemic racism and structural inequality across the BMCC community. Student representation and perspectives are crucial to the success of the committee’s diversity initiatives. For more information or answers to questions, contact REI@bmcc.cuny.edu.
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BMCC Panther Pantry Assists Students Facing Food Insecurity
BMCC students facing a food emergency are welcome to visit the Panther Pantry and take home a three-day supply of nutritionally balanced, non-perishable food, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) at arc@bmcc.cuny.edu or call (212) 220-8195 for more information. |
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BMCC Cafeteria/MBJ Food Services: Hours of Operation
BMCC students, faculty and staff can enjoy a hot meal, snack or beverage in the BMCC Cafeteria at 199 Chambers Street. MBJ Food Services provides a variety of menu items at a reasonable price from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on days when no classes are scheduled, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don't forget to mask up, when you're purchasing food. |
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Virtual Open House Welcomes Future Students: November 10
The BMCC Admissions Office welcomes future students and their families to join the Virtual Open House on Wednesday, November 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Students will become familiar with BMCC's 50+ academic programs and online learning options through virtual mini sessions. They’ll have the unique opportunity to speak with current BMCC students and faculty, and learn how to apply. Attendees will also have an opportunity to enter a drawing to win tickets to the Power 105.1 Powerhouse concert. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (212) 220-1265 or admissions@bmcc.cuny.edu. |
Application Workshop Walks Students Through the Process
Every Tuesday at 3 p.m., admissions specialists will explain how to complete the BMCC application or apply as a readmit student. BMCC uses the CUNY Application to admit new students, and in these virtual sessions, staff walk students through the whole process — from completing the CUNY application online to including transcripts and more.
Stay Connected with the Office of Admissions
Students who prefer communicating via chat, can ask general questions about BMCC on Thursdays at 3 p.m., through one-on-one chat sessions. |
Making Headlines |
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BMCC Criminal Justice Professor Margaryan runs for a seat on Bloomfield Board of Education on a platform of school equity
October 31, 2021 — Essex News Daily
BMCC Health Education Professor Lesley Green-Rennis featured as an NPR Source of the Week
October 29, 2021— NPR
CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodriguez references NSF-funded project that BMCC is part of, in op-ed on CUNY innovation
October 29, 2021 — Qns.com
BMCC hosts ribbon cutting and celebrates opening of renovated CUNY in The Heights educational site
October 29, 2021 — Spectrum Noticias NY1 |
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Move Clocks Back November 7
Eastern Standard Time starts November 7. Remember to move your clocks back an hour on Sunday. |
Open Enrollment to Change Benefits: Now Through November 30
Open Enrollment is the one time during the year when you can change your benefit elections, add or remove dependents for health, dental and flexible spending account plans without a “Qualifying Life Event.” For more information contact Diana Lopez at
dlopez@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Join Holiday Healthy Eating Webinar, November 17
In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, join WorkWell NYC's nutrition and mental health specialists as they answer questions in a special webinar, Hacking the Holiday Menu: Your Healthy Eating Survival Guide, November 17 at 12 noon. Register here.
Full- and Part-Time CUNY Employees Must Complete These Trainings
By the end of the fall semester, part-time employees must complete the Employee Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course (ESPARC) and Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) trainings. Full-time employees must complete both trainings — which are on Blackboard — by the end of the academic year. To learn more, visit Compliance Training FAQs here or contact Maria Deckinger, mdeckinger@bmcc.cuny.edu or Loriann Mazzola, lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu.
File Permanent Address Meeting Commutable Distance Standard by December 1
While working remotely, some BMCC employees have changed their permanent address of record to an area outside CUNY's commutable distance standard, which encompasses parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and upstate New York. Because CUNY is not set up as an employer beyond those areas, employees are asked to submit a change of address form to officeofhumanresources@bmcc.cuny.edu, reinstating their address of record that met the commutable distance standard, by December 1.
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Join us for Mindful Mondays
November 8
Entrepreneurial Economics Workshop Series: Get Your Project Funded (register by Nov. 5)
November 8 - December 10
Imaginarium Creative Series: Poetry
November 9
Fit Mind Workshop: How to P.A.R.T.Y. (Preventing Alcohol Risks to You) and Be Safe
November 10
This Is not a Text: Email Etiquette
November 11 |
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