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BMCC Names Aspiring MD Alex Brown as 2023 Valedictorian
The BMCC Office of Academic Affairs has named Science major Alex Brown—a first-generation college student from Jamaica—as Valedictorian for the BMCC Class of 2023. She will deliver remarks before an audience of thousands, including her proud mother and siblings, during the 2023 BMCC Commencement ceremony at Barclay Center in Brooklyn on June 8.  Within the next five years, Brown plans to be in medical school and working to achieve her goal of becoming a maternal-fetal medical doctor and representing Black women in medicine.

2023 Winners of Dean’s Award and Liberal Arts Award Credit Supportive Community at BMCC
The BMCC Office of Academic Affairs has selected Criminal Justice major Elizabeth Alfieri for the 2023 Commencement Dean’s Award and Liberal Arts major Camila Fernandez for this year’s Liberal Arts Award. Both Alfieri and Fernandez overcame tremendous challenges and are now on their way to pursuing four-year degrees.

BMCC Launches Partnership with Downtown Boathouse at Pier 26
BMCC's newly formed Kayak and Outing Club was out on the Hudson River in their first open water paddling event in a burgeoning partnership with the Downtown Boathouse at Pier 26 on May 25. The partnership, part of a broader effort to provide greater opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to utilize the Hudson River Park, is aimed at providing students with training on the basics of kayaking and water safety, as well as educational information on the Hudson River ecosystem. BMCC faculty and staff have also participated in collaborative discussions with the science and education staff at the park to foster research, STEM, and science-related opportunities that benefit the BMCC community and advance the park’s goals to promote environmental stewardship and enhance the park’s estuarine sanctuary through public education, research, and habitat enhancement. BMCC currently serves on the Advisory Committee to the Hudson River Park Trust. To learn more, contact BMCC’s Director of Government and Community Relations, Doug Israel, at disrael@bmcc.cuny.edu, or Director of Research Programs, Dr. Odaelys Pollard, at opollard@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Business Management Professor Joel Franks Publishes Book Business Management Professor Joel Franks published a book Creating Wealth Starts with Financial Health. Not only will Professor Franks be utilizing his book to educate students in his class, but he also offers a podcast to extend his teachings and give people greater insight into their finances.

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CUNY features story about BMCC graduates who are over age 60
May 24, 2023—CUNY Newsletter

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BMCC Celebrates Commencement 2023 June 8 at Barclays Center
BMCC's 58th Commencement is set for Thursday, June 8 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. We are eager to celebrate the achievements of our bright and ambitious students. Graduates should arrive by 7:30 a.m. at the Dean St. entrance. Faculty and staff participating in the event should arrive by 7:30 a.m. and enter at the Atlantic Ave. VIP entrance. The main lobby doors will open for family and guests at 8 a.m. The ceremony will start promptly at 9 a.m., and will also be livestreamed. To make sure you’re prepared for the big day, please see further details on the commencement webpage.

Urgent Call for Volunteers: Help Make Commencement Special
Attention all BMCC staff and faculty! Are you ready to help make commencement an unforgettable experience for our graduates? If so, we're sending an urgent call for volunteers to serve as Production Assistants. This year, there will be one ceremony on Thursday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn. This is a great opportunity to show our graduates just how much we support them, while also contributing to the smooth and enjoyable flow of the event. Your presence and effort can make a huge difference. If you're interested in becoming a Production Assistant or have any questions, please reach out to Katherine Bedoya at kbedoya@bmcc.cuny.edu. Let's work together to make this year's commencement the best one yet!

Congressman Espaillat’s Job Fair June 10 at CUNY in The Heights 
CUNY in The Heights will host Congressmember Adriano Espaillat’s Summer 2023 Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 10. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with job recruiters from a number of industries and sectors. To register, click here. For more information, contact ny13careerfair@gmail.com. 

Enrollment

Summer/Fall 2023 Advisement and Registration is Open
Faculty and staff, please encourage students to talk to their advisor to discuss their academic progress and registration. Things to know: CUNY’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate has been lifted. Proof of vaccination is not required to enroll in college classes. 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). For more information, visit the Registration page or contact Academic Advisement at (212) 220-8315 or aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Human Resources

Full- and Part-Time Employees Must Complete Trainings by May 31
BMCC full- and part-time faculty and staff, including adjuncts, are required to complete the mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention (WPV) and Employee Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Course (ESPARC) trainings by Wednesday, May 31. Employees are automatically registered for their campus training in Blackboard as long as they are active employees in CUNYfirst. Employees can sign into their CUNY Blackboard account and navigate to My Organizations to view and complete both the ESPARC and WVP trainings.

Human Resources has added one final Zoom session for any employee who needs to complete the training.  The session will be held on Tuesday May 30, 2023 at 11 a.m. To obtain the Zoom link, reach out to Lori Mazzola (lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu).

BMCC Closed Monday, May 29 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.

Sports and Wellness

BMCC Student El Hadji Named CUNYAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Men's Soccer's El Hadji Gaye Becomes First BMCC Player to be Selected to CSC Academic All-District® Team

BMCC Claims League-Best 13th CUNYAC Community College Commissioner’s Cup

Check out the upcoming game schedule on the BMCC Athletics page Learn more about BMCC’s recreation schedule, including the fitness center and swimming pool.

Calendar

Free Excel and Quickbooks Workshop Series for BMCC Students 
May 30

CUNYStart Information and Registration Session 
May 31

Pride Month Brunch 
June 1

Summer 2023 Career Fair at Cuny in The Heights
June 10

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