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Welcome Back Fair Presents Resources and Support
The BMCC Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) — which provides free social, legal and financial services to BMCC students and offers free tax preparation through April 13 — hosted a Spring 2022 Welcome Back Fair in Richard Harris Terrace at 199 Chambers Street. Games, snacks, bags of food from the BMCC Panther Pantry and other giveaways and activities were part of the festivities. 

Harbison BMCC Names Thomas F. Harbison Director of Digital Education
Director Harbison joined BMCC in 2018 as an instructional designer and multimedia manager in Digital Education, then served as Associate Director of Digital Education before being named Director. In his new role, Harbison will oversee the E-Learning Center and supervise the Digital Education team that supports college community members in their use of digital teaching and learning tools including Blackboard and Zoom.

How to Upload Your COVID-19 Booster Verification
BMCC students, faculty and staff can now upload their verification for the COVID-19 booster on CUNYfirst:

  1. Sign on to your CUNYfirst account
  2. Select “Vaccination Verification” from the CUNYfirst Menu
  3. Click on the “Add New Record” button

For more information on how to upload verification for the COVID-19 booster, click here for students, or here for staff and faculty.

All CUNY faculty, staff and students are also eligible for free COVID-19 testing at 20 CUNY university locations, including BMCC.

VAX Students Taking In-Person or Hybrid Classes Must Upload Proof of Vaccination or Register for Online Courses Only
CUNY mandates all students taking in-person and hybrid classes must upload proof of vaccination to CUNYfirst. For details, click here, read these Frequently Asked Questions or visit the Student Guide to Vaccination Verification. Please note:
  • Students are still able to upload vaccination records after they are dropped. 
  • However, they may not get their original schedule back. 
  • Students who are not vaccinated should register for online classes only
  • Students who are fully vaccinated by March 28 are encouraged to consider BMCC’s Spring 8W2 Express Session starting March 28.

Random COVID Testing Required for Vaccinated CUNY Employees and Students
To help contain the spread of coronavirus, vaccinated CUNY employees and students chosen for random, mandatory COVID testing will receive an email from noreply@cleared4work.com with instructions to complete testing within seven days at a CUNY test site — no appointment necessary; test results in 48 hours. The BMCC test site is in the café at Fiterman Hall, 81 Barclay Street. For more information, visit the CUNY testing site location page or Safe Circle Testing FAQ.

Regular COVID Testing Mandated for Unvaccinated Faculty and Staff  
CUNY provides on-site COVID-19 testing at 20 University locations. 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

See the full details of BMCC's Spring 2022 Repopulation and Operations Plan. Visit the Reimagining BMCC website for more information on returning to campus.

Announcements

Resilience, Health and Wellness

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.

CCT

Support Students Through the Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT)
Faculty and staff can support students’ extra-curricular activities through the BMCC Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT), an official record of student participation in college activities outside the classroom while enrolled at BMCC. To access students' unofficial CCTs, review CCT-eligible activities or submit activities to be considered for the CCT, faculty and staff can 1) Go to www.bmcc.cuny.edu, 2) Click on: LOG IN in the top right corner, 3) Click on: BMCC Portal, 4) Sign in with the same user name and password used to access their BMCC computer and 5) Click on the CCT icon. For more information, visit the BMCC CCT website or email CCT@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Pantry The Inquirer, a BMCC Journal, Seeks Papers on Teaching and Learning
The Inquirer, a journal focused on teaching, learning and scholarship at BMCC, welcomes proposals for 2,500-word manuscripts by February 28. Once a proposal is accepted, complete manuscripts are due April 16. More details can be found on the Call for Papers. Please send questions to the editors, Professors Holly Messitt, hmessitt@bmcc.cuny.edu and Elizabeth Wissinger, ewissinger@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Summer 2022 NSF-REI Research Program Scholarship Applications Open Until March 1 
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at BMCC offers paid summer internships for qualified undergraduate students to conduct biology research projects with BMCC scientists. Student research will focus on the bioactivity of natural products at different biological levels of organization. For more information, click here.

Library Social Entrepreneurship Training and Seed Money Available to Students: Registration Deadline February 18
The BMCC Office of Internships and Experiential Learning and BMCC Economics alumnus William Franklin, Founder and Director of the non-profit Equitunity, invite BMCC students in any major to the Spring 2022 Entrepreneurial Economics Workshop Series, which runs eight weeks and is limited to 25 students. The registration deadline is February 18. The same series in Fall 2021 awarded a student participant $500 in seed funding to launch a small cooperative enterprise in one of New York City’s ten most impoverished communities. Student teams are also welcome to take part in the series. For more information, contact Director of Internships and Experiential Learning Sharon Reid, sreid@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Library Submit Your Ballot for the 2021-2022 Employee Appreciation Awards by May 6
BMCC students, faculty and staff, show your appreciation for staff (non-faculty) 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.
Cafeteria BMCC Cafeteria Announces Spring 2022 Hours
BMCC students, faculty and staff can enjoy a hot meal, healthy salad or delicious sandwich in the BMCC Cafeteria on the second floor at 199 Chambers Street, Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 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. 
Pantry 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

Express Session

Register Now for Spring Express Sessions 
BMCC students can register for the Spring 2022 Express Session (Eight-Week, 3/28 – 5/24). The session is ideal for part-time students or new and continuing students who missed registration for the regular 15-week session. Please note, there will be limited course offerings in the express session and some financial aid limitations. Here are the registration instructions. Students can register on CUNYfirst or meet with Panther Station Specialists on Zoom, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, contact Academic Advisement at (212) 220-8315 or aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Remind Students Registering for Spring: Mandatory Zoom with Advisor, Proof of Vaccination 
Faculty and staff, please encourage students to go online and schedule their mandatory Zoom meeting with an advisor to discuss spring registration. Remind students they can register for classes and upload proof of vaccination on CUNYfirst. Drop-in advisement is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. via Zoom link; Meeting ID: 863 5332 0349, Passcode: ADV. 

Enrollment Assistance Available on Zoom and by Phone 
For Enrollment assistance, students can meet with a Panther Station Specialist on Zoom, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Making Headlines

Study led by BMCC Mathematics Professor Claire Wladis gives insight into boosting graduation rates of student parents
February 10, 2022 — Inside Higher Ed

BMCC student team member Sharna Jahan Hossain overcomes shyness to compete in 2021 Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC)
February 9, 2022 — AACC 21st Century Center

Harlem business leader and former BMCC adjunct professor Wayne I. Charles, Sr., passed away January 17
February 4, 2022 — Our Time Press

Human Resources

BMCC Closed February 11 and February 21
The College will be closed Friday, February 11 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, February 21 for Presidents' Day. View the CUNY Employee Holiday and Annual Leave Periods memo for more information.

New Adjuncts: Enroll in Health Insurance Through February 25
The Office of Human Resources is accepting Spring 2022 Adjunct Health Insurance Enrollment applications through February 25. Review requirements, the Health Benefits Program Application/Change Form, table of Adjunct Health Insurance Monthly Rates and more. Submit forms and direct questions to Diana Lopez, DLopez@bmcc.cuny.edu. NOTE: Include only the last four of your SSN. Once eligibility is confirmed, the application will be forwarded to the University Benefits Adjunct office at UniversityBenefitsAdjuncts@CUNY.edu.

Mandatory Trainings Available on Zoom 
The Office of Human Resources will host virtual sessions for ESPARC and WPV trainings via Zoom during the Spring 2022 semester. For dates, times and instructions on how to reserve a spot, please visit the Human Resources Training and Development page.

Carpenter and Plumber's Helper Exams Open Through February 23
The Carpenter (CUNY) Open Competitive, Exam No #2112 (Exam fee: $96.00) and Plumber’s Helper (CUNY) Open Competitive, Exam No #2089 (Exam fee: $82.00) are open now through February 23.

BMCC Faculty and Staff Benefit from Free CCA Resources 
CCA@YourService provides services including free short-term counseling sessions and unlimited counseling by phone. In February, in honor of Black History Month 2022, CCA presents “Black Health and Wellness,” which aims to close the disparity in health care for Black Americans. Starting February 17, CCA presents Navigating Through Grief and Loss

Donors and Alumni

$ MoneyWorks Financial Planning Seminars For Spring 2022 Semester
BMCC, in collaboration with the Financial Planning Association of New York (FPANY), provides MoneyWorks, a series of free virtual seminars on basic topics in financial literacy: tax filing, opening an investment account, starting a business and more. BMCC is grateful to Santander Bank and Capital One Bank for supporting this series.

Calendar

Relationships

Fit Mind Series: Improve Your Relationships 
February 14

How to Apply to BMCC as an International Student
February 15

Girls Talk: Galentine's Day Celebration
February 17

Admissions Information Session: Thriving in a World of Online College
February 17

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