News

Trinity Church Wall Street Provides Additional Support for BMCC Dorm Project
In addition to a $2 million grant awarded to the BMCC Foundation in December 2021 to provide year-round dormitory housing for homeless and housing insecure students at BMCC, Trinity Church Wall Street has generously allocated incremental funds to outfit all of the dorm rooms. The goal is to provide 40 students with housing for a three-year period.

Officer James Pierre (pictured here, center, wearing blue) with officers from NY-NJ Port Authority Police Dept. and BMCC Public Safety Dept.

BMCC Public Safety Officer James Pierre Honored for Service to Community
The BMCC Public Safety Department and officers from the New York-New Jersey Port Authority Police Department honored BMCC Public Safety Officer James Pierre with a plaque and certificates for his dedication and commitment to the community during a ceremony July 14 at 199 Chambers Street. On May 11, a Port Authority officer was in foot pursuit of a suspect wanted for larceny at a WTC Oculus retail outlet. Officer Pierre immediately responded and assisted in the apprehension of the suspect at Broadway and Vesey Street.  He remained at the scene until additional backup Port Authority officers arrived on the scene.  “We would like to thank you for your service,” said BMCC Public Safety Director Michael Korn.

BMCC Students, Faculty and Staff Invited to Attend FREE UJC Summit
On behalf of the @unitedjusticecoalition (UJC) and @teamroc (Team Roc), BMCC students, faculty, and staff are invited to the upcoming UJC Summit - Inaugural Social Justice Convention. The UJC Summit, scheduled for Saturday, July 23, from 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Center415 located at 415 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, will be a first of its kind event designed to advance justice through thoughtful, diverse, collaborative learning and exchange. The UJC Summit will feature a diverse array of speakers, panel discussions, town halls, networking opportunities, and exposure opportunities for participating social justice organizations across the nation. Register for the UJC Summit and join us as we celebrate ideas, commemorate history, and collaborate for change. The UJC Summit will be an opportunity to connect with experts, speakers, activists, and more who represent various industries to share resources, information, and ideas to strategically address systemic injustice across the United States. The event is FREE with registration.

BMCC Offers Engineering Science Degree Through Distance Learning
Starting in Fall 2022, students interested in earning an Associate Degree in Engineering Science at BMCC will have the option to complete as much as 55 percent of their required coursework online. BMCC received approval from the state’s education department for a distance education option on July 11. For more information about BMCC’s Engineering Science program, click here.

Announcements

Human Resources

(L-R) Gloria Chao, Penelope Jordan, Meryl Kaynard and Chris Thunberg

College Appreciates Departing Staff Members
BMCC wishes to express its appreciation to the following individuals who are leaving the BMCC community: Gloria Chao, Executive Director of Human Resources, serving BMCC for 35 years; Penelope Jordan, or “Nurse Penny” serving as the Director of Health Services for 17 years; Meryl Kaynard serving as Acting Executive Legal Counsel and Labor Designee for 3 years; and Chris Thunberg serving as Director of BMCC’s Center for Career Development for 3 years. We thank each of these departing staff members for their dedication and service to the College.

Summer Fridays, July 15 Through August 12 BMCC will be closed for these Summer Fridays: July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5 and August 12.

Try Recipes of the Month and Share Your Favorites  
Check out Recipes of the Month on the BMCC Human Resources Healthy Tips page. Have a favorite recipe? Send it to Lori Mazzola, Lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu. Three recipes will be chosen at random to be featured in next month’s offerings.

Get Unplugged for a Digital Detox 
Starting July 19, an on-demand seminar provided by CAA@yourservice, Unplugged: Digital Detoxing, will provide practical steps on how to detox from the digital world. Sign up now.

Mandatory Trainings for Full-Time Staff, Faculty Must be Completed by July 28 
The 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 2021-2022 mandatory ESPARC and WPV trainings is July 28. Both can be completed via Blackboard and are located under My Organizations.

Enrollment

Open Enrollment at The CUNY Center in Harlem
BMCC Admissions now serves students at the CUNY Center in Harlem, 55 West 125th Street, on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer by appointment only. Students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an Admissions Specialist to get assistance with completing their next steps to enroll for the Fall semester. For more info, contact Admissions at admissions@bmcc.cuny.edu.  

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. 

Making Headlines

Political Science Professor Heather James co-authors op-ed advocating for greater city funds for wraparound services and more
July 13, 2022—New York Daily News

BMCC Names Michael Reyes Executive Legal Counsel and Labor Designee 
July 11, 2022—Community College Daily, Bronx Times

BMCC part of Reach One in North/West Resiliency Project
July 8, 2022—The Broadsheet

Astrophysicist, BMCC Professor Saavik Fork says Gen Z individuals fail to conceptualize the concept of directories and folders filled with digital files
July 8, 2022—Head Topics 

Mah Noor, 2022 BMCC valedictorian won over $77K scholarship to Yale
July 8, 2022—Tribeca Tribune

BMCC graduate and Valedictorian runner-up Julia Divergilio featured in CUNY News Brief
June 29, 2022—CUNY

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), at Tribeca 360 in lower Manhattan, 10 Desbrosses Street, NYC 10013. 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. 

Your Investment in BMCC Students Is Changing Lives
Thank you for your generous contribution to support the students of BMCC throughout this past fiscal year. Because of you, students can continue to push beyond societal boundaries and move closer to their academic dreams. Without the involvement and support of our wonderful community, these dreams would have less of a chance of coming to fruition. All funds raised will make a significant impact on the programming and education BMCC undergraduates receive. We are preparing the next generation of leaders who will shape and influence our healthcare structures, propel entrepreneurship and refocus corporations—and you have been part of making that happen. On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of BMCC, the Office of Institutional Advancement thanks you for your support.

Calendar

CUNY in Harlem: Admissions & Financial Aid Info Session
July 19

Workshop: How to Apply to BMCC as an International Student
July 19

Join the BMCC Jazz or Guitar Ensemble
July 20

Coffee, Startups and Innovation
July 20

Admissions Information Session (In-Person)
July 20

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