News

President Munroe Among Higher Education Leaders at “Our Voices” Conference
BMCC President Dr. Anthony E. Munroe was among other higher education and health care leaders who served on a panel during the “Our Voices” Conference, hosted at Queens College on March 30. President Munroe joined President Frank H. Wu, Queens College; Ms. Helen Arteaga Landaverde, CEO, New York City Health + Hospitals / Elmhurst; President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Hostos Community College; and Professor Graciela Mochkofsky, Executive Director, Center for Community Media, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism to discuss “Black, Latinx and Carribean Students Day Overcoming COVID-19.” The panel discussion was moderated by Regina Bain, Executive Director, Louis Armstrong House Museum. The panel discussion offered an opportunity for panelists to share how their institutions were impacted by the pandemic and the strategies and tactics used to provide support for their students, faculty and staff.

BMCC Student Exhibition Opening April 25 at SFAC
View outstanding work by student artists and designers at the 2022 BMCC student art show, running April 25 through May 13 in the Shirley Fiterman Art Center (SFAC) at 81 Barclay Street in lower Manhattan. Mentored by BMCC art faculty, students build portfolios for successful transfer to top art and design schools. Majoring in Art Foundations, they can earn an A.A. in Art History or A.S. in Studio Art and be prepared for baccalaureate studies and a career in the arts. For more information, contact the SFAC at shirleyfitermanartcenter@bmcc.cuny.edu.

BMCC Theatre Department Presents William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night April 27–May 1  The BMCC Theatre Department invites students, faculty, staff and the general public to enjoy a free, live theatre performance of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Theatre Arts Professor Diane Dowling. This in-person event will take place in BMCC’s Theatre II with several performances between April 27 and May 1. The famous line, “If music be the food of love, play on,” sets the tone of the romantic comedy Twelfth Night. Interwoven plots involving gender, class and same-sex attraction make the play as relevant to current times as it was in the early 1600s when Shakespeare wrote it. For more information including safety requirements and uploading proof of COVID vaccines, click here. For questions, contact Demi Agapitos at dagapitos@bmcc.cuny.edu, Emma Ruopp at eruopp@bmcc.cuny.edu or Karl O’Brian Williams at kowilliams@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Announcements

Nominate a Student for the BMCC Foundation Scholarship by April 22
Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students for the BMCC Foundation, Inc. Scholarship. Eligible students can receive up to $3,200 each year. They must be matriculated, completing their first college degree at BMCC and maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA. Full-time student nominees must have completed at least 12 credits at BMCC, and part-time students, at least 20. To nominate a student, please send their name and CUNY ID number to Scholarship and Special Services Coordinator  Sussie Gyamfi, sgyamfi@bmcc.cuny.edu, by April 22.

Students Encouraged to Apply to CUNY Career Launch Summer Internship Program: Deadline April 29
The CUNY Career Launch Program is recruiting 2,000 CUNY students from 18 to 24 years of age for paid summer jobs and internships. Students will earn $20 per hour during their six-week summer internship at companies and organizations in the government, healthcare, STEM, non-profit and green energy sectors. To learn and apply to the program, click here. The deadline to apply is April 29.

Free Naturalization Clinic for BMCC Students: Register by May 4
On May 24, the BMCC Advocacy and Resource Center along with the City Bar Justice Center and Fragomen will sponsor a free Naturalization Clinic to assist currently enrolled BMCC students who are permanent residents completing the U.S. citizen naturalization application. This workshop with a licensed attorney will be held at BMCC Express, 255 Greenwich Street, between Murray Street and Park Place. Space is limited. Students can register by emailing ARC@bmcc.cuny.edu or calling (212) 220-8195. The deadline to register is May 4.

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.

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

Enrollment

BMCC Recruitment Team is Back in the Groove and On the Move
After nearly two years of no major in-person events, the BMCC Recruitment Team is excited to participate in the College and Career Council’s National Hispanic College Fairs in New York City on April 25 (Brooklyn/Queens), April 26 (Manhattan/Bronx) and April 27 (Staten Island)! Additionally, on April 27, BMCC will be one of the participating colleges in the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Virtual College Fair. We are excited to be exploring various avenues of engagement with thousands of prospective and admitted students!

Summer and Fall 2022 Advisement and Registration is Open 
Faculty and staff, please encourage students to schedule a Zoom meeting with their advisor to discuss their academic progress and registration. Things to know: All students must meet with their advisor before registering. Students can register on CUNYfirst or meet with a Panther Station Specialists on Zoom. When choosing classes on CUNYfirst, students should pay close attention to the class meeting mode (in-person, online or hybrid), as well as the class session (15, 8, or 7 weeks). Students attending in-person or hybrid classes must upload proof of vaccination. For more information, visit the Registration page or contact Academic Advisement at (212) 220-8315 or aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu.

There’s Still Time for Faculty to Sign Up for the Academic Open House
The Admissions Office is hosting virtual Academic Open Houses on Tuesdays and Thursdays in April for admitted students, prospective students and even current students to explore Academic and Career Communities, meet our dynamic faculty and learn about the robust academic offerings at BMCC. Faculty are invited to join our Admissions team and be as creative and involved in the content and delivery of these benefits as possible. This is a great opportunity to highlight your academic program and generate interest for enrollment. Please view the schedule below and let us know if you’d like to co-present, create a dynamic breakout room, bring along some of your current students or alumni, share a presentation and more. Let us know who will be representing your area and how you wish to participate by completing this form. Here is the remaining April Academic Open House Schedule:

Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. — Health Professions
Tuesday, April 26 at 5 p.m. — Government and Public Service
Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Admissions Is Back in the Swing with In-Person Events
The Admissions and Recruitment team is reintegrating on-campus Tours and Information Sessions. Campus Tours will be offered Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. and the Information Sessions at 3 p.m. Be on the lookout for new and friendly faces around campus. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (212) 220-1265 or admissions@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Making Headlines

BMCC Professor Schneur Zalman Newfield interviews in podcast, BMCC Professor Jennifer Delfino about her book, Speaking of Race: Language, Identity and Schooling Among African American Children 
April 18, 2022 — PlayerFM

Music and Art Chair Eugenia Oi Yan Yau named Division Councilor for Council on Undergraduate Education 
April 15, 2022 — NewsWise

Human Resources

Enjoy Healthy Tips and Move More!
WorkWell Digital provides Healthy Tips and recipes, as well as virtual yoga, stretching, cardio classes and more through April and June. In addition, a series of special workshops in April will delve into specific actions to protect the climate, community, health and more.

Mandatory Trainings for Full- and Part-Time Staff and Faculty Available on Zoom   
The Office of Human Resources will host virtual sessions for ESPARC (Employee Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course) and WPV (Workplace Violence Prevention) trainings via Zoom during the Spring 2022 semester. For dates, times and to reserve a spot, please visit the Human Resources Training and Development page.

CCA@YourServices Provides Support to Those Experiencing Anxiety Over Subway Shooting 
CCA@YourServices provides support to any individuals experiencing increased anxiety levels due to last week’s shooting incident at a subway station in Brooklyn. Read the tip sheet on common responses and coping strategies, call their toll-free helpline: 800-833-8707, or visit CCA online (Company Code: CUNY). Call the toll-free helpline: 1-800-833-8707 for assistance.

Donors and Alumni

Save the Date: BMCC "Invest in a Future" Gala, October 27
The BMCC Foundation is pleased to present the college's most important fundraising event – BMCC's "Invest in a Future" Gala, scheduled October 27, 2022 (6 p.m., cocktail hour; 7 p.m., program). This year's theme is "Empowering Student Success," and the event will raise funds for student scholarships. To learn more about the gala, send an email to: advancementevents@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Give the Gift of Education--DONATE TODAY!
Your generous donations go a long way in funding scholarships, research and programs, and allow us to continue delivering quality education to our students. Ways to give include Direct Gifts, Gifts of Securities, Gifts of Real Estate and many more. For more information, please visit the Ways to Give website, call the Office for Institutional Advancement at (212) 220-8020 or email Karen Wilson-Stevenson, Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement at kwilson-stevenson@bmcc.cuny.edu. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Calendar

Online Free Workshop: How to Be a Successful Online Student 
April 25

Admissions Academic and Career Communities Open House: Government and Public Service
April 26

Understanding Financial Aid: A Panther's Guide to Financial Success
April 27

Music Department Guest Recital With Cellist Matthew L. Goeke April 27

Career Development: Communication and Professionalism in the Workplace
April 28

Economics Seminar: Lessons Learned from the African American Cooperative Movement – A Talk with Economist Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard
May 5

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