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BMCC To Confer Degrees to More Than 4,000 Students During In-Person Commencement on June 9 at Barclays Center
On Thursday, June 9, BMCC will host its first in-person commencement since the COVID-19 global pandemic necessitated a quarantine and over two years of remote learning. The college’s 57th Commencement ceremony is scheduled at the Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn at the crossroads of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues. Doors will open to guest at 8 a.m. 

BMCC Announces 2021-2022 Employee Appreciation Awards Nominees BMCC is proud to announce the 2021-2022 NOMINEES for the Employee Appreciation Awards (EAA). The EAAs are presented to non-teaching, full- and part-time administrative and/or support and service staff members who were nominated in appreciation of their overall quality of work and dedication to the College. Eligible staff levels include: Civil Service series (including Provisional); College Assistants; Research Foundation employees; Gittleson (COA, CSA, CAA); and HEO Title Series. Award categories are: Leadership, Team, Inspiration, Innovation/Technology, and Rookie of the Year! Winners will be announced on Friday June 10.

President Munroe Addresses Tragedy in Texas Elementary School In a message to the BMCC community, President Anthony E. Munroe writes, "Our country is in mourning once again after the devastation that occurred on May 24 when a gunman fatally shot at least 19 children and two adults at a Texas elementary school. Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims and families of this horrific tragedy that continues to remind us of how precious life is." Read the message in its entirety, here.

Chancellor Message: Mask Recommended In Crowded Indoor Public Settings In an email to the CUNY community, Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez states that, "New York City’s Covid-19 level is currently high according to the NYC Department of Health’s Alert Level system and the CDC’s Community Level tracking. Health officials recommend we wear a mask in indoor public settings and people over 65 and those at high risk of severe illness should also wear a mask in crowded outdoor spaces." The Chancellor also says, "as many of you prepare to attend commencements with your loved ones and friends, we urge you to wear a mask in public indoor spaces — for your safety and that of those around you ... You can find additional CUNY guidance here."

After Decades Cleaning Homes and Working as a Nanny, 52 Year-Old Earns a College Degree A 52-year-old BMCC Public Health major who worked for decades cleaning houses and as a nanny has some sage advice for adults who may think they’re not qualified or too old to go to college. “You are never too old to get your high school equivalency degree (GED) and enroll in college,” said Lyn Thomas, who will graduate from BMCC in Spring 2022.

BMCC Celebrates Employees’ Years of Service
The College is proud to recognize the commitment of its faculty and staff who have reached milestone years during their time with BMCC and honors those who have dedicated quality time, energy and hard work to BMCC. The College congratulates faculty and staff in the HEO Title Series and employees in the Civil Service series (including Provisional); College Assistants; Gittleson (COA, CSA, CAA). SEE FULL LIST.

Announcements

All BMCC Devices Are Due Back Friday, May 27
Please let students know that all devices, iPads, laptops, Chromebooks, hotspots and other borrowed devices are due back by May 27. In order to facilitate returns, Library staff will be in the lobby outside the Public Safety office at 199 Chambers to accept returns on the following dates and times:

• Friday, May 27, from 12 to 4 p.m.
• Monday, June 6, from 12 to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If a student needs a device for summer classes, they can renew their loan in person in the Library. Proof of registration will be required. For more information, call the Library staff at (212) 220-1451 or email loaner@bmcc.cuny.edu. 

Office of Public Safety Offers Resources and Services The Office of Public Safety ensures a safe, secure and comfortable learning environment at BMCC through resources including free C.P.R., A.E.D. and First Aid, and Campus-Community Emergency Response Training for faculty, staff and students. Public Safety also trains staff as campus fire wardens. Watch the video, Run. Hide. Fight.® to learn about surviving an active shooter event. To report a crime or emergency, call Public Safety at (212) 220-8080 or 911. Blue call boxes are located throughout the campus.  For additional information and resources go to the Public Safety website.

Deadline to Apply to CUNY Cultural Corps Is June 3 Let your students know that the deadline is June 3 to apply for a paid internship at one of NYC’s cultural institutions through the CUNY Cultural Corps for the 2022-23 academic year. The program offers virtual and hybrid opportunities as well as in-person opportunities contingent on COVID regulations and guidelines. For more information about eligibility requirements and the application process, please check out this FAQ page or email culturalcorps@cuny.edu.

Petrie and STEM Summer Tuition Waivers Help Students Complete Their Degrees
BMCC will offer two tuition waivers in Summer 2022: the Petrie Completion Waiver and the STEM Waiver. To be eligible, students must be degree-seeking at BMCC. Each waiver covers $210 per credit. Please note that only tuition will be waived and recipients will be responsible for all fees and materials, such as textbooks. To qualify, students must have registered no later than May 1 for classes starting May 31, and no later than June 15 for classes starting July 20. 

• Students eligible for the Petrie Completion waiver must have three or fewer courses left to complete their associate degree and use the waiver to complete those courses. They can apply one tuition waiver in the summer session beginning May 31 and one in the session starting July 20.
• Students eligible for the STEM waiver must be an NYC resident and U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time the waiver is applied. They must enroll in a credit-bearing math, science or computer science course that counts toward their degree and can apply the one waiver each for classes in the summer sessions starting May 31 and July 20. Other courses covered by the STEM waiver are: ANI 401, 402 and 260; any CIS, EMC 100 and 303; HIT 210, LIN 101, MEA 201 and 371; MMA 100, MMP 100, NUR 415, PHI 110, PSY 100 and RTT 210. For more information, please contact the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu.

For more information, please contact the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu.

MBJ Food Service Summer Hours  From May 31 through August 24, MBJ Food Service (Cafeteria) at BMCC's 199 Chambers Street campus, will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The cafeteria will also be closed Friday May 27. For more information email mbjfoodservice@bmcc.cuny.edu.

BMCC Students Can Receive Free Bag of Produce  Currently registered BMCC students can receive a free bag of fresh produce, thanks to a partnership between the New York City Council, CUNY and Grow NYC. The produce distribution will take place on Tuesdays through June 21 between 12 and 3 p.m. Students must sign up in advance by clicking the registration link and completing a brief survey.

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

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.

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

Sarah Gossler, BMCC Foundation Board member who initiated student mentoring program at BNY Mellon, named 2022 Empower Advocates Executive Role Model 
May 20, 2022 — msn.com

BMCC and Morehouse College sign transfer agreement
May 23, 2022 — Inside Higher Ed

Human Resources

BMCC Closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day  The day is a scheduled holiday for most employees. Hourly employees will be paid based on time worked only. To learn more, visit the CUNY Employee Holiday and Annual Leave calendar.

Summer Fridays: Send Forms by June 6 
Hello three-day weekends!  Summer Fridays are back!  Please submit your form(s) to officeofhumanresources@bmcc.cuny.edu no later than June 6 with the appropriate signatures.

Support Available to BMCC Community Members Impacted By Tragic Events in Texas
Our hearts are heavy with the news of yesterday’s deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas, claiming the lives of the gunman’s grandmother and at least 19 children and a teacher at Robb Elementary School.  We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and citizens of Uvalde. Tragedies that occur in our nation’s schools inevitably hit close to home and cause us to feel a range of emotions and concerns. Some people may benefit from speaking with a professional counselor to help them process their reactions. Please be reminded that you and your family members have free, confidential access to support, guidance, and referrals for a variety of needs and concerns through CCA@YourService. Please reach out confidentially to 800-833-8707. Counselors are available 24/7 ready to assist. You can also log on to www.myccaonline.com.

Mandatory Trainings for Full-Time Staff and Faculty 
ESPARC (Employee Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course) and WPV (Workplace Violence Prevention) trainings are mandatory for all BMCC full-time faculty and staff. The deadline to complete the trainings is July 28. BOTH Trainings can be completed via Blackboard and are located under My Organizations. For your convenience, HR will also be hosting two final Zoom training sessions:

• ESPARC: May 31 at 10:30 a.m.
• WPV: June 2 at 10:30 a.m.

To sign up for the Zoom sessions on May 31 and June 2, email Josefa Larios, jlarios@bmcc.cuny.edu, ASAP with your CUNYFirst ID number and the training you want to attend.

Donors and Alumni

Scholarship Honors Legacy of BMCC Professor Gail Mansouri
BMCC faculty, staff and friends gathered in the lobby of the Miles and Shirley Fiterman Hall on May 24 to celebrate the memory of Dr. Gail Mansouri, long-time Political Science Professor, with a plaque on the Donor Wall recognizing a scholarship in her name and made possible by a generous donation from BMCC supporters Ed and Phyllis Lakner. “This is the greatest way of honoring her,” said Ms. Lakner, who is the sister of Dr. Mansouri. “Academics was her life. She loved her students, her colleagues — every part of the educational system.” Each semester, one male and one female BMCC student will be chosen by the Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice department chairperson for the Dr. Gail Mansouri Scholarship. “Dr. Mansouri did much to enrich the lives of her students and colleagues during her tenure at BMCC, and we are grateful that the Lakners have chosen to honor her legacy with this scholarship that will support students continuing their studies in the Social Sciences disciplines,” said Karen Wilson-Stevenson, BMCC’s Interim Vice President, Office for Institutional Advancement.  To contribute to the Dr. Gail Mansouri scholarship fund, click here.

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.

Nolvia Delgado (Liberal Arts, '09) Among 40 Selected for Above & Beyond Innovators Award City & State New York will honor 40 New Yorkers who are the most influential and thought-provoking innovators in the government sector that are thinking ahead in their industry and push their colleagues to think outside the box as well. These accomplished leaders are gamechangers, trailblazers and pioneers and will be profiled in a special edition of City & State magazine debuting June 27 and celebrated at an awards event on June 28 at Midtown Loft, 267 Fifth Avenue, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Calendar

Grow with Google Labs: In-person Sessions
June 1

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