News

President Munroe Begins Board of Directors Term at Society for College and University Planning BMCC President Anthony E. Munroe began his three-year term with the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Board of Directors by attending the organization’s national conference from July 24 to July 26 in Long Beach, Calif. SCUP President Michael D. Moss said, “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Munroe as a new director to the SCUP Board at this important time for our association. His rich experience and achievements in student success will heighten our ability to provide planning solutions that will prepare and support institutions for change and transformation in higher education.”

Online Course Option Offered by Psychology Program
The A.S. in Psychology degree program provided through the BMCC Social Sciences, Human Services and Criminal Justice Department provides both online and in-person course options. “Having both in-person and online course modalities increases options for our students,” says Chair Bishop. “It enables us to work with our students’ schedules, and accommodate students who work and have family responsibilities.” She points out that online courses enable students to graduate in a timely manner, even during the Covid pandemic, adding that, “It also helps us reach students who may not be in the tri-state area and are not physically able to attend classes at the BMCC campus.”

Center for Career Development Hosts Expo
The BMCC Center for Career Development hosted an event for students on July 27 in Richard Harris Terrace at 199 Chambers Street. The event offered students the chance to learn about upcoming career fairs and meet with career counselors who can assist with job searches.  

Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development Publishes Summer/Fall 2022 Digital Catalog The Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development has published its Summer/Fall 2022 digital catalog.  BMCC’s Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development offers high-quality programs that align with BMCC’s strategic goals and prepare students for degree completion, career achievement, and lifelong learning through discovery and innovation as well and workforce skills. Find out about all the courses and programs offered in the new catalog 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 its 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

Obituary: Dr. Brianne K. Waychoff, Associate Professor of Speech, Communications, and Theatre Arts
Dr. Brianne K. Waychoff, Associate Professor of Speech, Communications, and Theatre Arts, loving partner of Dr. Ben Powell, also a Professor of Speech, Communications, and Theatre Arts, has passed away. Dr. Waychoff died of 9/11 related kidney cancer after being diagnosed in 2021. She was 43. Dr. Waychoff was a feminist, performance artist, teacher and a force of nature. She was a prolific scholar recognized both nationally and internationally in Performance as well as Communications Studies and Communication Studies. She primarily focused on Gender and Communication courses within the Speech, Communications, and Theatre Dept at BMCC. In 2017 Dr. Waychoff and Sociology Professor Amy Sodaro designed and launched the Gender and Women's Studies (GWS) major at BMCC. Dr. Waychoff was incredibly proud of the program and a fierce advocate for each and every student she encountered in her work as Co-Chair of GWS. For Dr. Waychoff, the GWS program at BMCC was the culmination of years of advocacy, struggle, and labor by an incredible group of women colleagues that came before her such as Professors Olivia Cousins, Cheryl Fish, Tricia Lin, Deborah Parker, and many others. Dr. Waychoff was an incredible, inspiring teacher and mentor for so many students at BMCC. As one 2022 BMCC Kaplan Scholar put it during an interview, she was grateful to Dr. Waychoff for teaching her to always “stand firm and fight for what I believe in.” Donations can be made at: The Brigid Alliance or The Center:The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center

Executive Director Manny Romero Leaves BMCC To Serve as VP of Communications and External Affairs at LGCC After serving 7 years as Executive Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Manny Romero will be leaving BMCC to serve as the Vice President of Communications and External Affairs at LaGuardia Community College. Manny’s last day will be August 19. President Anthony E. Munroe said in a message that during his tenure at BMCC, Dr. Romero led his team in the redesign and upgrade of the BMCC website, the college’s branding and social media guidelines, and communications processes across divisions. Under his leadership, the Office of Public Affairs (OPA) enhanced the use of digital signage and marketing across the college, developed the BMCC Experts list, and amplified BMCC’s news coverage across local and national outlets. To read the President’s full message, click here.

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

Mandatory Trainings for Full-Time Staff, Faculty Must be Completed by July 29 
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—end of day— July 29. Both can be completed via Blackboard and are located under My Organizations

Enrollment

Registration for Fall 2022 Express Sessions Opens August 1
This fall, BMCC is offering two express sessions: a 7-week session from 9/9 to 10/25; and an 8-week session from October 27 to December 21. The regular 15-week session will be August 25 to December 13. The express sessions give students the flexibility to take courses during a shorter time frame. Learn more.

• Please keep in mind that the Fall Express Sessions will have limited course offerings and some financial aid limitations.
• Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor to determine whether the Express Sessions are the best option for them.
• Students can register on CUNYfirst or meet with a PantherStation Specialist on Zoom, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Academic Advisement at (212) 220-8315 or aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Making Headlines

Generation USA Partners With BMCC
July 27, 2022—Globe Newswire

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.

Be a Part of…
Something bigger than yourself, something that has a legacy and something that needs you. Through the dedication and generosity of donors, friends, faculty and staff BMCC continues to create an atmosphere for students that will encourage, engage, and spur learning at its highest level. Please join us in these efforts by contributing to BMCC’s Annual Fund and the future of the College. Your donation will directly support the BMCC student experience and open countless doors of opportunity and success. For more information on ways to contribute and support the College contact us at advancement@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Thank you for being part of the solution!

Calendar

Writing Center Workshop: Paraphrasing and Quoting
August 2

CUNY in Harlem: Admissions & Financial Aid Info Session
August 2

Take a Tour of BMCC’s Campus—In Person
August 3

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