News

BMCC Receives State Grant for Cannabis Related Courses
BMCC along with partner Lehman College/CUNY will receive $2 million in New York State funding to support the creation or enhancement of short-term credential programs or course offerings that provide pathways to employment in the cannabis industry. This program will be offered through BMCC's Continuing Education division. More details on the program will be provided in the future.

BMCC Names Gulen H. Zubizarreta Executive Director Human Resources BMCC has named Gulen H. Zubizarreta Executive Director of Human Resources effective August 1, 2022. As Executive Director, Ms. Zubizarreta will be responsible for planning and directing the college’s Human Resources functions in accordance with the policies, procedures, rules, regulations and bylaws of the College and CUNY. She will also provide guidance and collaboration with divisions across the college on workforce matters, Human Resources information systems and staff performance management. Previously, Ms. Zubizarreta served at John Jay College of Criminal Justice as Director of Internal Control and Asset Management and Deputy Director of Human Resources, Faculty and Staff Relations Manager and other positions. To read BMCC President Anthony E. Munroe’s  welcoming message, click here.

Announcements

BMCC Facilities Team Taking Steps to Reduce Energy Consumption During Heatwave
In support of New York City's efforts to mitigate the high demand for electricity due to the ongoing heatwave and reduce the strain on the electric grid, BMCC’s Facilities team is doing their part by making strategic reductions in operations that will reduce our energy consumption, while maintaining a comfortable environment within the limitations of these operational adjustments. We appreciate and thank you for your understanding as we work together to get through this heatwave.

BMCC COVID-19 Testing Site: Summer Hours Through August 15 To help contain the spread of COVID-19, CUNY continues to conduct random testing of BMCC community members. If selected, you will receive an email from no-reply@cleared4work.com with detailed instructions. There is no appointment necessary for free COVID-19 testing at 19 CUNY sites. BMCC offers testing in Fiterman Hall, 81 Barclay Street at the Café External Entrance. Through August 15, the SUMMER HOURS for testing are Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 2 p.m.–6 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, closed. Visit the Reimagining BMCC website for updates and information.

MBJ Food Service Summer Hours MBJ Food Service (Cafeteria) at BMCC's 199 Chambers Street campus will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Thursday through August 24. For more information, please email mbjfoodservice@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./First Aid, and Campus-Community Emergency Response trainings 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 campus. For more information visit the Public Safety website.

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, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hot meals are distributed Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. The Panther Pantry is in the Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC),199 Chambers Street, Room S-230. For more information, please contact arc@bmcc.cuny.edu or call (212) 220-8195.

Human Resources

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

Get Unplugged for a Digital Detox 
Take advantage of this on-demand seminar provided by CAA@yourservice, Unplugged: Digital Detoxing. It provides practical steps on how to detox from the digital world. Sign up now.

Summer of Self-Care July 27
WorkWell presents Self-Care Summer Webinar Rewind on July 27 at 12:00 p.m..  Make this a summer of self-care. Join us for a replay of the most popular webinars that focus on how to be a better you. Learn to de-clutter your life and craft professional skills like resume and cover letter writing.| Register Here

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

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.

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.  

Making Headlines

BMCC to Receive NYS grant for cannabis related courses
July 19, 2022—Spectrum NY1

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.

Honoring Parents Past, Present and Future.
National Parents Day—a day we celebrate the significant role parents play in our lives—is July 24. BMCC recognizes and honors all the parents and guardians who have supported students and alumni of the College over the years. We also salute the students who are parents themselves and are balancing academic life with parental responsibilities. Here at BMCC, we know it truly does take a village to succeed at parenting. For our student-parents who are striving for academic and career success, we offer on-campus resources such as the Parent Club and Early Childhood Center to help ensure their success.

This is the perfect time to celebrate the parents and guardians who supported so many of our alumni on their journey to the successful positions they are in today. Visit the BMCC Alumni Page on Facebook and share some of your parents’ favorite words of wisdom, inspiring quotes or funny sayings that only a parent would express and inspire a few folks. Post on social media using #NationalParentsDay and encourage others to celebrate the day. If there are too many words or phrases of encouragement to mention, consider making a donation in honor of a parent and support a program that would honor your parent or guardian best.

Cheers to parents and the amazing amount of knowledge they provide. For more ways to honor a parent contact us at advancement@bmcc.cuny.edu

Calendar

Join the BMCC Jazz or Guitar Ensemble now through August 30 
July 21 to August 30

Writing Workshop: What is Academic Writing?
July 26

Center for Career Development Expo
July 27

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