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Message from the President: Preparations for Spring 2022 Semester In a special January 5 message to the college community, BMCC President Anthony E. Munroe shared details on ways the administration is working to keep the college community healthy and safe in preparation for the Spring 2021 semester. Read the full message.

Submit Your Ballot for the 2021-2022 Employee Appreciation Awards BMCC students, faculty and staff, show your appreciation for staff (non-faculty) members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and creative contributions through their role at BMCC — beyond what is normally expected of employees. SUBMIT ONE BALLOT with a detailed nomination in any or all categories: Leadership, Inspiration, Innovation/Technology, Rookie of the Year and Team Achievement. Deadline for nominations is Friday, May 6, 2022.

BMCC Cafeteria Announces Winter Hours
BMCC students, faculty and staff can enjoy a hot meal, a healthy salad or a delicious sandwich in the BMCC Cafeteria located on the second floor of the main building at 199 Chambers Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MBJ Food Services provides a wide variety of food items and beverages at a reasonable price. Please note, the cafeteria will be closed on January 7.

NYC.gov Vaccination Van Coming to BMCC Campus
BMCC plans to bring back the NYC Mobile Vaccination Van to campus on the following proposed schedule:

• Tuesday, January 11
• Wednesday, January 12
• Thursday, January 13

The van, which will be located in front of Fiterman Hall at 245 Greenwich Street, will be in service from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will offer the Pfizer and J&J vaccines, including boosters, as well as COVID testing, with no appointment necessary. Individuals getting their first dose qualify to receive a $100 incentive. For information about the vaccination van, contact the Office of Public Affairs at publicaffairs@bmcc.cuny.edu

Mobile Vaccination Van Coming to CUNY in The Heights BMCC is bringing the NYC mobile vaccination van to CUNY in The Heights (in Inwood) January 10 through January 13 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The van will return the following week on January 18 through January 20, also from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The vaccination van will offer Pfizer and J&J vaccines and boosters as well as PCR and rapid tests. Students, faculty, staff and all New Yorkers can receive a $100 incentive when they receive their FIRST dose of the vaccine. For more information call the Office of Public Affairs at (212) 346-8501 or email publicaffairs@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Students Taking In-Person or Hybrid Classes Mandated to be Vaccinated  CUNY mandates that all students taking in-person and hybrid classes get vaccinated and upload proof of vaccination to CUNYfirst by January 18. For details, click here or read these Frequently Asked Questions. For instructions to upload your information, see the Student Guide to Vaccination Verification. Faculty, staff and students who have been vaccinated, uploaded their vaccination verification in CUNYfirst and were approved, have turnstile access when entering the BMCC campus.  Random Testing for COVID-19 Required for Vaccinated Individuals at CUNY As part of a greater effort to contain the spread of coronavirus, all vaccinated CUNY employees and students are subject to random and required COVID testing. Those chosen for testing will receive an email from no-reply@cleared4work.com with instructions to complete testing within seven days at a CUNY test site. At BMCC, the closest testing site is the café at Fiterman Hall, 81 Barclay Street. There is no appointment necessary. Test results should be available within 48 hours. For more information about testing sites, visit the CUNY testing site location page and for information about the tests being used, view the Safe Circle Testing FAQ.   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. Monitoring and Reporting Positive Cases Visit the Reimagining BMCC website for more information on returning to campus.

Announcements

BMCC Community Encouraged to Take Advantage of Resilience, Health and Wellness Services
Students, faculty and staff are invited to visit the Resilience, Health and Wellness website to explore resources and strategies for physical fitness, mental health, food insecurity, nutrition, financial support and other vital areas. With a focus on health and wellness, BMCC builds a diverse and connected community that supports its members every day.

BMCC Grant Seekers Invited to Attend Hanover Webinar January 14
Faculty and staff who are interested finding funding opportunities for a grant project are invited to attend the Hanover Webinar: Prospecting: Identifying the Funding Landscape for Your Grant Project on January 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. The session will focus on the art of identifying funding opportunities that align with faculty and staff interest areas and project concepts. Advanced registration is required. Click here for more information.

BMCC Panther Pantry Assists Students Facing Food Insecurity BMCC students facing a food emergency are welcome to visit the Panther Pantry and take home pre-packed bags of nutritious, non-perishable food. The pantry will distribute bags of food, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hot meals will be distributed on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m., in S-230 located at 199 Chambers Street. For more information, contact the Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) at arc@bmcc.cuny.edu or call (212) 220-8195

Enrollment

Spring 2022 Advisement & Registration is Open
Faculty and staff, please encourage students to schedule a Zoom meeting with their advisor to discuss their academic progress and spring registration. Things to know: All students must meet with their advisor before registering. Students can register for classes and upload proof of vaccination on CUNYfirst. Vaccine deadline date:

• Johnson & Johnson: single and only dose by January 14

For Enrollment assistance, students can meet with a PantherStation Specialist on Zoom, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the Registration page or contact Academic Advisement at (212 )220-8315 or aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu. 

Making Headlines

Brian Harris Berg, BMCC Business Management Professor and New York President of Amateur Astronomers Association announces telescope open to the public at Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn Public Library
December 29, 2021 — WHLF-FM

Trinity Church Wall Street Awards BMCC $2 million Grant
January 5, 2021—The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Human Resources

Employees Must Complete Workplace Trainings
Employees must complete the 2021-2022 ESPARC & 2021-2022 WPV trainings.  Part-time employees must complete the trainings by the end of the Spring Semester, Full-time employees must complete the training by July 22, 2022.  Both trainings are available via Blackboard. To learn more, visit Compliance Training FAQs or contact Maria Deckinger, mdeckinger@bmcc.cuny.edu or Loriann Mazzola, lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu

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Donors and Alumni

Calendar

Winter 2022 Professional Development Series: Six Free Workshops
January 11

Spring 2022 CUNY Start Information and Registration Session
January 11

BMCC Internship Expo 2022
January 12

Chat with an Admissions Representative plus Vaccination Verification Upload Support
January 13

Get Money to Start A Business: Poverty and Entrepreneurship in NYC
February 22

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