Healing the Rift Between Ancient and Modern Medicine 
Professor of Science Patricia DeLeon, who is also a certified Reiki master, is leading a research project at BMCC that examines energy therapies. With two science majors, she is conducting experiments using C. elegans lab worms and human cells subjected to Reiki treatment. This article is part of the 2019 Marks of Excellence, an annual publication from the Office of Public Affairs that highlights outstanding accomplishments of students, faculty and staff. This and other stories on faculty-led research projects will be posted throughout Fall 2019 as both a BMCC News version with video, and a flip-book version.

Activists Shaun King and Talib Kweli Speak at CUNY BMI Conference
Theatre 2 at BMCC was filled to capacity for the opening of the 14th annual CUNY Black Male Initiative (BMI) conference on October 1. This year's event, Restorative Justice Education: We Are All Justice Involved, featured keynote speakers—hip-hop artist, activist Talib Kweli and activist, organizer Shaun King. CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez also spoke.

BMCC Engineer John Young Selected as Champion in Citywide Conservation Awards John Young, BMCC's Senior Stationary Engineer at 199 Chambers Street has been named the Energy Champion for CUNY in the annual citywide energy conservation awards sponsored by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). "We are very proud to count him as one of our team members," said Jorge E. Yafar, Assistant Vice President of Campus Planning and Facilities, BMCC. Young has been an active participant in the citywide demand response program that seeks to reduce energy consumption at peak times. He will be recognized at an October 23 ceremony at the Bronx Courthouse.

A Message From the Office of Campus Planning and Facilities
In an effort to improve customer service, the Office of Campus Planning and Facilities is pleased to report the Archibus Work Order system, in operation since summer 2019, has allowed campus departments to submit over 2,000 work orders in an efficient and productive manner.

The Archibus Work Order system allows a designated individual to submit work orders and track the progress and completion of the request. The Work Order system is the most effective way to alert the Buildings and Grounds team to any building deficiencies or operational improvements that you may have noticed or that are impacting your ability to perform your job at BMCC. A Work Order can be used to report all non-emergency building needs, from custodial services to a light bulb that needs replacement or building equipment that is not operating properly. To report an emergency, please continue to call (212) 220-8025, from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. After business hours, please call Public Safety at (212) 220-8080. To report hazardous conditions after 5:00 p.m., please call the engineer on duty at (212) 220-8034.

Please identify who in your department been designated as the Archibus Work Order liaison. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to email our Buildings and Grounds team which is leading the implementation effort and managing the system. They can be reached at b&g@bmcc.cuny.edu, subject line: “Archibus Work Order System.”

Public Safety Office Posts 2019 Annual Security Report
BMCC/CUNY complies with the Clery Act. Copies of BMCC’s Annual Security Report, which includes security policies, procedures, important contact information and crime statistics, among other important information about the campus are available in the Security Office located at 199 Chambers St, Public Safety Office, Room S-211. The report is also available at this link.

30-Day MetroCards Available to Students Who Participate in Library Focus Groups
BMCC students are invited to share thoughts, opinions and concerns about the A. Phillip Randolph Library in an upcoming two-hour focus group that will take place on various dates in October and November. Participants will receive a 30-day MetroCard and also be entered into a raffle for four new Dell Computer chromebooks. Click here to sign up.

Are You Interested in Hiring a Work-Study Student in Your Department? At BMCC, many students are employed part-time through the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program. A work-study position helps students cover their educational expenses, as well as removing the time and commuting cost of an off-campus job. It also enables students to gain professional experience related to their field of interest. If your department is interested in hiring FWS students, please complete and return the FWS Rights & Responsibilities form. For more information, please contact Melissa Jardine, mjardine@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Calling for Volunteers and Donations Last academic year, we lost two beloved colleagues—Sadie Bragg, previously the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Scott Anderson, Vice President for Administration and Finance. To commemorate their deep and passionate commitment to Borough of Manhattan Community College, we have established committees to raise funds to dedicate spaces on campus in their names. VP Marva Craig will lead the effort to name the Mathematics Lab in Sadie’s honor (building on funds already donated for this purpose), and Dean John Montanez will lead the effort to name a room in Fiterman in Scott’s honor. BMCC faculty and staff who wish to serve on these committees should contact VP Craig at mcraig@bmcc.cuny.edu or Ext. 8132; Dean Montanez at jmontanez@bmcc.cuny.edu or Ext. 8011. Deadline to sign up for committees is Sept. 30. Those who wish to donate to these efforts should contact the Development Office at (212) 220-8020. We look forward to the college community celebrating our colleagues and good friends with naming ceremonies.

Free Digital Subscriptions: The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal BMCC students, faculty and staff can click here for free digital access to The New York Times and here for free digital access to The Wall Street Journal. Please share with students, the value in reading newspapers, and encourage them to take advantage of these free services.

Career Coach and Support Services Offer Opportunities to Explore Interests and Careers BMCC is committed to students’ long-term success and helps students explore professional opportunities. The college offers Career Coach for salary and employment information, job postings and a self-discovery assessment to help students find their academic and career paths. Students can visit Career Express to make an appointment with an advisor, search for jobs or sign-up for professional development activities with the Center for Career Development. They can also visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning to gain real world experience in preparation for a four-year degree and beyond.

All BMCC Employees Required to Complete E-SPARC by October 9 In compliance with New York State law, all full- and part-time CUNY employees are required to complete an annual online Employee Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course (E-SPARC). If you have not already done so, log into CUNY Blackboard to complete the course by October 9, 2019. This applies to all BMCC employees regardless of whether you have attended an in-person training. Please make sure to disable pop-up blockers and use either Firefox or Google Chrome as your web browser when taking the training. For more information, contact Maria Deckinger, mdeckinger@bmcc.cuny.edu or Loriann Mazzola, lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Free Courses Available to BMCC Community BMCC students, faculty and staff can access free courses through LinkedIn Learning, formerly known as Lynda.com. Through this online platform, industry experts provide courses on presentation skills, time management, QuickBooks for accountants, Adobe Creative Cloud and many other topics. For detailed instructions on how to sign in to LinkedIn Learning, contact Instructional Computer Services Manager Leticia Dinkins, (212) 220-1377, ldinkins@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Free Mindfulness Meditation Service The CUNY Office of Student Affairs has launched a partnership with The 10-Minute Mind, a free service that provides mindfulness meditation for students, faculty and staff. Research shows that taking a few minutes to pause, reflect and reset is an effective strategy to relieve stress, improve memory and provide other benefits. To try The 10-Minute Mind for a week, a month or the entire semester, click here.

Faculty and Staff Now Have Access to Student CCTs
BMCC’s Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) is a comprehensive official record of student’s participation and achievements outside of the classroom while enrolled at BMCC. These co-curricular activities foster students' holistic development, and encourage life-long learning and active citizenship. Faculty/Staff now have access to view students’ unofficial CCTs, review a list of current eligible activities as well as submit events/activities to be considered for placement on the CCT.

Plaza Reconstruction Project Update
As part of the Plaza Reconstruction project at BMCC, abatement of hazardous materials identified in the underlayment of the existing pavers will be performed during phases of the construction project. This activity, which began January 21, is regulated by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, which ensures the safe and proper removal and disposal of these materials. Abatement notifications posted on all building entrances are part of these requirements and are there to inform the occupants of these activities. The required notices are not meant to alarm building occupants, but to keep everyone informed that the work will be performed in a safe and regulated manner. We apologize for any inconvenience this construction may cause as we work to improve our facilities. For more information, contact Eric Lugo at elugo@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Bathroom Renovation Update: Phase 5
BMCC has undertaken a comprehensive 26-bathroom renovation project at the Chambers Street building. The project’s focus is to provide greater accessibility, ventilation and temperature control systems. Upgrades include new stalls, floors, fixtures, ceilings and lighting. Renovations have been completed in the north side bathrooms, and those in the south side will be finished in Fall 2019. BMCC has begun Phase 5 (final phase) of renovations, affecting the restrooms located on the far south end of 199 Chambers Street building, on all seven floors. For more information, contact Eric Lugo at elugo@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Peer Mentorship Programs Impact Two-year Graduation Rates
Between 2014 and 2016, combined two-year graduation rates among all students participating in mentorship programs were 15.6 percent which compares to 5.1 percent for those who did not participate in the program. Students who participated in the program as mentors had the highest two-year graduation rates at 34.7 percent. For more, visit the complete BMCC Peer Mentoring Program Evaluation report.

Winter & Spring 2020: Advisement Open, Registration Starts October 20
Students value the advice and support of BMCC faculty and staff. As trusted influencers, please encourage students to meet with their advisor to track their academic progress and set a plan for success. Things to know: All students must meet with their advisors before registering. Students can register on CUNYfirst or visit the Registrar’s Office in Room S-315. For more info, visit the Registration page, contact Academic Advisement in Room S-108 or call (212) 220-8315.

Admissions Fall 2019 Open House: Saturday, October 26
Do you have family member or friend who is interested in going to college? Invite them to the BMCC Admissions Open House on Saturday, October 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 199 Chambers Street, to learn about academic programs, financial aid options, student services, success programs and how/when to apply. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at (212) 220-1265.

Admissions and Financial Aid Info Sessions
Prospective students are invited to attend information sessions for an overview of BMCC and the admissions and financial aid process. They can also take part in a Q & A with admissions and financial aid specialists. For more information, check the Admissions website, or contact the Admissions Office at (212) 220-1265.

Say Hello to the Admissions Office on Social Media
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A Few Important Dates
October 7: Priority registration (36+ credits)
October 8-9: No classes scheduled
October 14: College closed
October 16: Classes follow Monday schedule
October 20: Regular registration (36- credits)

BMCC featured in story about value of community colleges
October 3—Psychology Today

BMCC SQL class offerings featured in startup publication story
October 2—Built in NYC

BMCC librarian Jean Amaral interviewed in story about ways libraries meet extracurricular needs at community college
September 30—The Chronicle of Higher Education

Activist Shaun King and Rap Artist Talib Kweli speak at CUNY BMI Conference
September 27—Black Star News

Training Available to CUNY Faculty and Staff
The OHRM Professional Development and Learning Management Office, working in collaboration with CIS Training and through a partnership with Microsoft Learning Consultants is excited to announce a series of free trainings for Microsoft Office 365 for Education to CUNY faculty and staff. These live, WebEx trainings delivered throughout Fall 2019 will introduce users to MS Office 365. Specifically, they will cover the OneDrive, Teams and OneNote applications, useful tools for team collaboration, file sharing and storage, and managing individual projects. Users can attend and re-attend sessions almost every Wednesday through December 11, 2019. To register, click here and login with your CUNYfirst credentials. A confirmation will follow. If you have questions, please contact  CISTraining@cuny.edu or University.Training@cuny.edu.

Free Help Available to Quit Smoking CUNY employees and household members can enroll in the Employee Smoking Cessation Program (ESCAPE) for free, confidential counseling and smoking cessation medications. Download the NYC HelpMeQuit mobile app, another free resource. Learn more here. Call (347) 396-4403 to enroll.

Deer Oaks EAP Offers Phone and Video Counseling
As part of BMCC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Deer Oaks offers organizational training, skills development, crisis management, wellness workshops and other services including video, structured telephonic and in-person counseling. Employees can schedule calls with a counselor in advance by calling (855) 492-3633 or emailing eap@deeroaks.com.

Charitable Giving Through an IRA
Donors at least 70½ years old can take advantage of a simple way to satisfy minimum required distribution and benefit BMCC students at the same time. Donate up to $100,000 from an IRA directly to the BMCC Foundation without having to pay federal income taxes. Please contact Phillip Keefe, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, (212) 346-8650 or pkeefe@bmcc.cuny.edu for additional information.

Alumni Invited to Connect and Network BMCC Alumni Affairs provides alumni benefits and services, as well as involving alumni in the advancement and support of BMCC. Alumni are invited to special events, profiled in BMCC publications and welcomed into the vibrant community that is BMCC. For more information, contact Yaritza Gonzalez, Manager of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund, (212) 346-8455 or ygonzalez@bmcc.cuny.edu

Make a Difference in Students’ Lives: Faculty and Staff Campaign
The faculty and staff of BMCC support our students in countless ways, every single day. That support includes contributing to the BMCC Foundation Scholarship Fund. Your support of the Faculty and Staff Campaign makes a significant difference in our students’ lives. There are three easy ways to give: Make a donation online.

• Text your donation to BMCC at (646) 876-2622.
• Send your check, payable to the BMCC Foundation, via interoffice mail to the Office of College Development, F-1330. (Please note, you can designate your donation to your department).

Pride Month: If it's Not Clear, Am I Queer? A Discussion about Labels
October 4

Learn about filing for citizenship, visas, green cards and more
October 7

Career Development Workshop: Online Job Database
October 9

	BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center Listings		Center for Career Development Events
	Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship Events		Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development Events

Panthers Stunned by Monroe in Overtime at Home on Tuesday, 5-4 

Diallo Named CUNYAC Athlete of the Week

Volleyball Splits Regional Trimatch on the Road Saturday

Men's Soccer Blanks Kingsborough, 4-0, On the Road Saturday

Women's Soccer Blanks Kingsborough, 2-0, For First Win of the Season on the Road Saturday

Women's Soccer Upcoming Games
Oct. 8: BMCC vs. Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC, Pier 40)
Oct. 10: BMCC vs. Kingsborough Community College (Kingsborough Athletics Field)

Men's Soccer Upcoming Games
Oct. 5: BMCC vs. Westchester Community College (Valhalla, NY)
Oct. 10: BMCC vs. Suffolk County Community College (Kingsborough Athletics Field)

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