BMCC Student Team Wins College Fed Challenge
A team of seven BMCC students — Daniel Bercovich, Yekutiail Blaustein, Fabian Carchi, Herdeveine Dorelle, Afrym Hodzic, Dieudonne Ndjebayi Seh and Ngoundou Ngoma — has earned First Place in the Maiden Lane division of the College Fed Challenge, sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Veterans Day Honored at BMCC
BMCC commemorated Veterans Day on November 12 with a Veterans Day Breakfast sponsored by the Veterans Resource Center (199 Chambers Street, Room S-115) and Student Affairs. Also that day, BMCC student veterans joined the CUNY contingent of the NYC Veterans Day Parade. On November 13, speakers from Black Vets for Social Justice spoke to the BMCC Veterans Club and there was a U.S. Marine Corps birthday celebration with a cake, both at 199 Chambers, Room N-465. For more information on student veterans services at BMCC, including financial aid, counseling and assistance with certification for housing and other benefits, or to learn more about the BMCC veterans club or events, please contact Veterans Student Services Coordinator Wilfred Cotto, (212) 220-8000, ext. 5363, or wcotto@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Manhattan Education Opportunity Center Unveils Rebranding Campaign The Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) unveiled its new logo and marketing campaign during a Harlem community briefing on November 12 at the MEOC headquarters in the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building on 125th Street. “After 50 years of providing services to this community we have a new look, that’s attractive and catches the eye of community members,” said MEOC Executive Director Anthony Watson. “We have dedicated adjunct and full-time faculty as well as staff who make sure students get what they need in order to achieve and we’re here to get that message out there.”

BMCC Applicant Surveys Shed Light on How to Improve Student Experience
The BMCC Fall 2018 Applicants Surveys Report sheds light on the needs and goals of applicants to BMCC. “We began surveying students in Fall of 2016 and have been surveying students every fall and spring since,” says Vice President for Enrollment Management Diane Walleser. “This gives us comparative data and we are able to see if we are making progress in better serving students.” Among other insights, the fall survey revealed that students want career choices, help with study skills and help with financial aid.

Shirley Fiterman Art Center Presents Exhibitions by Dennis Oppenheim and Zhiyuan Yang Two exhibitions — Feedback: Parent-Child Projects from the 70s by artist Dennis Oppenheim and A Family of Three by artist Zhiyuan Yang — will open in the Shirley Fiterman Art Center on November 20 at 6 p.m.. On December 11, a related panel discussion will feature BMCC Teacher Education Professor Mindi Reich-Shapiro, Oppenheim Estate curator and executor Amy Oppenheim, and artist Zhiyuan Yang. Image: Dennis Oppenheim Extended Expressions, 1971 Black-and-white video, silent 12:00 mins.

John Dunleavy, Global Client Leader IBM Speaks at Leadership Breakfast
More than 80 BMCC students, faculty and staff gathered in the Fiterman Hall Conference Center for breakfast and a talk by John Dunleavy, global president of EightBar and WPP global client leader, IBM. The students asked Dunleavy questions for almost an hour on marketing trends, social media strategies, how to build client relationships — even about his former boxing career, and its impact on thinking creatively or staying disciplined in the business environment. Afterwards, they stood in line to introduce themselves and continue their conversation.

Panther Partners Program Celebrates National First Generation College Celebration Day BMCC Student Affairs, New Student Programs and the Panther Partners Program celebrated National First Gen College Celebration Day with an event on November 6 that featured activities, First Gen Proud t-shirts, ice cream and a MetroCard raffle. The Scholarship Office, Learning Resource Center, Academic Advisement and Career Center, and Center for Career Development also participated. In addition, Panther Partners was recognized by CUNY for National First-Generation College Celebration Day on November 8, was mentioned in a Politico article on first-generation students and is part of the inaugural cohort of the First Forward Institutions, an initiative of the Center for First-Generation Student Success. For more information on referring a student to the program or becoming a mentor, contact Rahana Belle-Jerome,199 Chambers Street, Rm. S-136E, (212) 220-8000, x7323 or rbellejerome@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Free Theatre Department Production: Marisol Opens November 20 Marisol, a free theatre event featuring BMCC students, will open in Theatre II at 199 Chambers Street, on November 20 at 2 and 7 p.m. and continue November 21 and 22, at 7 p.m.; November 23, at 2 and 7 p.m., and November 24, at 2 p.m. The play's main character, Marisol Perez, a young Puerto Rican woman and copy editor for a Manhattan publisher, has elevated herself to white collar life but still lives in the dangerous Bronx neighborhood she grew up in — all while New York City becomes a smoldering war zone. Admission is free and this event is open to the general public. For more information, contact the Department of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts at (212) 220-8090.

Student Symposium Focuses on Food, Culture, Religion and More
The BMCC Modern Language Student Symposium: Our Roots, Our Traditions, was held November 6 at 199 Chambers Street and featured documentary film, panels and discussions on food traditions, religious traditions in Iran, India and South Africa, healing practices, sports, personal testimonies and more. The organizers included Francisca Suarez-Coalla, Silvia Alvarez-Olarra, Evelin Gamarra-Martinez, Ainoa Inigo, Sophie Marinez, Marilyn Rivera Ayala and Fanny Rodriguez.

Snack Cat and Generations Come to BMCC TPAC on December 13 BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center (BMCC TPAC) proudly presents Snack Cat (soul, rock, jazz, blues funk) and Generations (R&B, folk, salsa, samba) as the next concert event in its 2019-2020 Spotlight Series on Friday, December 13 at 8 pm. General tickets are $25 and tickets for students or seniors are $15. To purchase tickets, call Ticketing Services at (212) 220-1460. Single tickets can also be purchased online or by visiting the BMCC TPAC Box Office at 199 Chambers Street, Tuesday through Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE: CUNY Tuesday, December 3 BMCC is part of #CUNYTUESDAY, a 24-hour giving challenge on December 3 presented by The City University of New York. Donations can be made HERE to support student scholarships, the Sadie Bragg Memorial Fund and the Scott Anderson Memorial Fund. BMCC’s on-going fundraising efforts aim to improve the learning experience and support the success of all students. Faculty and staff members can also make donations through payroll deductions. For more information, call the Office of Development at (212) 220-8020.

CUNY in the Heights Expansion Scheduled Starting in January 2020, BMCC at CUNY in the Heights, located at 5030 Broadway between 213th and 214th Streets in Manhattan, will be closed for renovation in order to improve its facilities and learning environment. The renovation will include improvements to classroom spaces, technology and accessibility for students of all levels. Other enhancements will include new course offerings through BMCC, the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center, BMCC’s Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development. The expansion of this facility will add 15,000 square feet of space, which will double the number of existing classrooms and triple the number of available classroom seats. In the meantime, please visit the BMCC Off-site Programs website to learn about course offerings at the Tribeca-Main Campus and Off-site Programs. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor to learn more about their options at (212) 220-8315 or eadvisement@bmcc.cuny.edu.

BMCC Students: CUNY Census Corps Is Hiring! BMCC STUDENTS: Are you passionate about improving your community? Do you want to earn money while you build your resume and professional networks? The CUNY Census Corps is hiring students to join their team in building awareness about the U.S. Census. CUNY Census Corps students will educate, engage and mobilize their neighbors, friends, family and other students to complete the 2020 census. CUNY Census Corps starts in mid-January and lasts for five to seven months. Students will earn $15 an hour and work approximately 12 hours per week. APPLY NOW!

BMCC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The BMCC community is invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through December 4 on the BMCC campus. Events include a Library Book exhibit, film screenings and lectures. All events are open to the general public, except for the closing ceremony featuring live music and lunch on December 4 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Richard Harris Terrace. For more information, please contact Professor Rosario Torres at rtorres@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Art Professor Carla Macchiavello Named Henry Wasser Awardee Carla Macchiavello, a professor in the BMCC Music and Art Department, has been selected by the CUNY Academy for the Humanities and Sciences as a Henry Wasser awardee for her years of research on Chilean and Latin American art. The annual Henry Wasser Awards recognize CUNY professors for outstanding research in the humanities or sciences, including social and life sciences. Macchiavello's work focuses on networks of solidarity and resistance; the intersections of art, politics and activism; socially engaged practices, and ecologically oriented projects.

Women's HerStory Month 2020: Event Applications Open Through December 8
Faculty and staff — as well as students who have a faculty or staff advisor — are invited to submit program ideas online by December 8 for Women's HerStory Month 2020. The theme is "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Women & the Right to Vote." Proposal topics, for example, could focus on women's journey to gain the right to vote and how that journey reflects their diverse identities. For more information, please contact Nicole Lopez-Jantzen, nlopezjantzen@bmcc.cuny.edu and Oluremi Alapo, oalapo@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Asian Heritage Month Committee Meets November 27
The 2019-2020 Asian Heritage Month Committee with meet on November 27 at 12 p.m. at 199 Chambers Street, Room S-341. BMCC community members of all backgrounds are invited to join the meeting and discussion on the month's activities and theme. For more information, contact Acting Provost and Senior Vice President Erwin J. Wong, ewong@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Dropbox Available Free for BMCC Students, Faculty and Staff CUNY is providing Dropbox and Dropbox Paper free of charge for all CUNY students, faculty and staff. Dropbox provides a tool to share files, collaborate and store work, while Dropbox Paper allows co-editing and creating task lists, timelines, image previews, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and PDFs within the same document in real-time. For more information, visit CUNY’s Dropbox website.

CUNY Student Technology Fee Policy and Procedures Online
The Student Technology Fee (“Tech Fee”) was created to enhance technology available to students on CUNY campuses. Fees are collected from students to fund projects that have a “demonstrable affect” on the student body. Each campus has an advisory committee of students, faculty and administrative staff that recommends project approval. The CUNY Technology Fee Policy and Procedures document was updated September 2019.

Students Must Register by December 1 for Winter 2020 Tuition Waivers
Degree-seeking students may be eligible to receive one of two tuition waivers for the Winter 2020 semester. The Petrie Completion Waiver offers $210 per credit for students enrolled in a course that meets the four or fewer credits needed to complete their associate degree. The Petrie STEM Waiver covers full tuition for students enrolled in a math, computer science, Introduction to Linguistics (LIN 101), Introduction to Psychology (PSY 100) or Introduction to Multimedia (MMP 100) course that counts toward their degree. PLEASE NOTE: Students must be an NYC resident, U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time the waiver is applied. To qualify, students must register for the Winter 2020 course by December 1. Funding is limited; waivers are first-come, first-served, and cover tuition but not fees and materials, such as textbooks. If students receive a waiver for a course they drop or fail to attend, the waiver may be revoked and they will be responsible for the tuition. Students who have questions can visit the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center at 199 Chambers Street, Room S-108 or contact advisementandtransfer@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation Funds Student Emergency Grants The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation has provided funds to help students resolve short-term emergencies without interrupting their studies. Applicants for the Petrie Grant must demonstrate need, provide documentation and complete other requirements. While Petrie grants will not be given for tuition cost, college debts or legal representation, students are encouraged to visit the Single Stop office to discuss their concerns. To find out more, students may go online, visit the Single Stop Office at 199 Chambers Street, Room S-230, or contact Maxine Hunter: (212) 220-8000, Ext. 7149 or mhunter@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Is Your Department Interested in Hiring a Work-Study Student? Many BMCC students are employed part-time on campus through the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program. This helps cover their educational expenses, removes the cost and time of commuting for an off-campus job and 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.

Free Courses Available to BMCC Community BMCC students, faculty and staff can access free courses through LinkedIn Learning. Through this online platform, industry experts provide courses on presentation skills, Adobe Creative Cloud and other topics. For 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 helps relieve stress, improves memory and more. To try The 10-Minute Mind, click here.

Faculty and Staff Now Have Access to Student Co-Curricular Transcripts
The Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) is an official record of student participation and achievements outside the classroom while enrolled at BMCC. Co-curricular activities encourage life-long learning and active citizenship. Faculty and staff can view students’ unofficial CCTs and submit events or activities to be considered for placement on the CCT.

Elevator Programming Changes at Fiterman Hall As part of the college's ongoing efforts to improve the BMCC experience and in response to occupant feedback, the Local Service Function in both elevator banks at Fiterman Hall has been activated as follows: Elevators on the Mid Rise Bank go to floors 5 thru 8. Elevators on the High Rise Bank go to floors 9 thru 12. For access to floors 2 thru 4 and lower level, the open stairs and escalators will get you there faster and keep you active. Elevator banks for people with disabilities will continue to be in service for all floors.

A Message From the Office of Campus Planning and Facilities
To improve customer service, the Archibus Work Order system, in operation since Summer 2019, has enabled campus departments to submit over 2,000 work orders in an efficient and productive manner.

Through the Archibus Work Order system, a designated individual submits work orders and tracks the progress and completion of the request. This alerts the Buildings and Grounds team to building deficiencies or operational improvements that could impact your ability to perform your job at BMCC. A Work Order can report non-emergency building needs from custodial services to a light bulb that needs replacement or building equipment not operating properly. To report an emergency, please call (212) 220-8025, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. After business hours, please call Public Safety, (212) 220-8080. To report hazardous conditions after 5 p.m., please call the engineer on duty, (212) 220-8034.

Please identify who in your department is the designated Archibus Work Order liaison. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to email the BMCC Buildings and Grounds team which is implementing and managing the system: b&g@bmcc.cuny.edu, subject line: “Archibus Work Order System.”

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.

Supplement Instruction Appears to Impact Course Pass Rate
ESL classes at BMCC assigned with Supplemental Instruction (SI) have shown higher pass rates than those without the SI component. For more information on the impact of SI, read the most recent Supplemental Instruction Outcomes report from the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics.

Winter/Spring 2020 Advisement & Registration is Open
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 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
We appreciate your likes, follows and thumbs up. Facebook: @bmccadmissions Twitter: @bmccadmissions Instagram: @bmccadmissions Snapchat:@explorebmcc

Please note:
November 28 - 30: COLLEGE CLOSED. NO CLASSES.

Documentary on food insecurity features BMCC and other CUNY students
November 8, 2019 — New York Daily News

Astronomy Professor K.E. Saavik Ford leads black hole study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters
November 13, 2019 — EurekAlert!, American Museum of Natural History

BMCC alumna and entertainer Cardi B. tours Africa
November 9, 2019 — The Guardian

Congressman Max Rose talks about his mother, BMCC Professor Lisa Rose
November 11, 2019— Staten Island Advance

BMCC Early Childhood Center referred to as example of student parent support
November 11, 2019 — Columbia Spectator

Mandatory Workplace Violence Training Required for Full- and Part-Time Employees
In accordance with New York State Law, all part-time BMCC faculty and staff who have NOT completed Workplace Violence Training for the 2019-2020 academic year are required to do so by December 18, 2019; full-time employees by May 20, 2020. The course is accessible via CUNY Blackboard and also covers workplace violence risk factors specific to BMCC in the Campus Specific Information Supplement; employees are required to review factors for each campus or CUNY location where they work. For more information, instructions on disabling pop-up blockers or if you are unable to complete this online training, please contact Maria Deckinger, mdeckinger@bmcc.cuny.edu, (212) 220-1496 or Lori Mazzola, lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu, (212) 776-7063. For general questions, contact ViolencePrevention.Training@cuny.edu.  

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Services for CUNY Employees The Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services provides free drug and alcohol counseling for CUNY employees. To learn more, visit the Deer Oaks website and enter “CUNY” as the company code or call (855) 492-3633. The BMCC Office of Human Resources at 199 Chambers Street, Room S-717 is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist employees in accessing drug or alcohol counseling services, whether through Deer Oaks, a union employee program or health plan.

Training Available to CUNY Faculty and Staff
The OHRM Professional Development and Learning Management Office, in collaboration with CIS Training and Microsoft Learning Consultants provides free trainings for Microsoft Office 365 for Education to CUNY faculty and staff. These live, WebEx trainings introduce MS Office 365 applications including OneDrive, Teams and OneNote — useful tools for team collaboration and project management. Users can attend most Wednesdays through December 11. To register, click here and login with your CUNYfirst credentials. 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 free NYC HelpMeQuit mobile app. 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).

Effective Behavior Change with Spencer Greenberg
November 14

10th Annual Urban Male Leadership Conference
November 15

Learn How to Gain Confidence in Public Speaking
November 18

Coffee and Conversation: Learn About Entrepreneurship
November 19

	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

Davis Garners CUNY Player of the Week Honors

Terrance McBride Dominates in 90-63 Road Win at Kingsborough

Springer Receives Rooker of the Week Honors

Women's Basketball, Upcoming Games
November 16: BMCC vs. Nassau Community College JV (Garden City, NY)
November 19: BMCC vs. Queensborough Community College (Bayside, NY)
November 21: BMCC vs. Monroe College/Bronx Campus (BMCC Gymnasium)

Men's Basketball, Upcoming Games
November 16: BMCC vs. Nassau Community College JV (Garden City, NY)
November 19: BMCC vs. Queensborough Community College (Bayside, NY)
November 21: BMCC vs. Monroe College/Bronx Campus (BMCC Gymnasium)

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