News

BMCC Theatre Students Compete in Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
Six students from the BMCC Theatre Program in the Department of Speech, Communications and Theatre Arts traveled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 2, held January 14 through 17. Mentored by Professors Jonathan “Jonny” Maldonado and Lori Ann Kee, the Theatre majors attended workshops, auditions and more. The trip was made possible by the support of BMCC Foundation board member and long-time friend of the College, Elizabeth Butson. 

President Munroe Named to POLITICSNY 2025 Black Power Players BMCC President, Dr. Anthony E. Munroe has been named to the PoliticsNY and amNY Metro 2025 Black Power Players list. “From community leaders to elected officials and business executives to entrepreneurs, the 2025 Black Power Players are a first-rate group of individuals who are driving positive change and making a lasting impact across the City and State,” according to POLITICSNY. Read more here.

Making Headlines

SPARCS Kips Bay project, which will include BMCC clinical and teaching labs, gets funding greenlight from NYC City Council
February 19, 2025—Urbanize New York

BMCC paramedic instructor shares experience of surviving two brain aneurysms
February 14, 2025—Spectrum News NY1

BMCC, Morehouse College strengthen partnership
February 14, 2025—Caribbean Life

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Announcements

BMCC’s ARC to Host Immigration Information Session
The BMCC Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) has partnered with City Bar Justice Center, Fragomen, and CUNY Citizenship Now! to sponsor a free Immigration Information Session on April 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. Currently enrolled BMCC students who are taking classes can find answers to general and frequently asked immigration questions during the session. No registration required.

Handshake: Student Career Connection Available
Handshake is BMCC's premier career services platform, connecting students and alumni with a wealth of opportunities.  Whether an individual is searching for internships, part-time jobs, full-time positions or simply exploring career paths, Handshake is a good resource. Job or intern seekers can claim their profile to showcase skills and experience and gain access to thousands of job postings and other resources. Handshake also allows individuals to register for career events, schedule appointments with Career Advisors and receive personalized job recommendations.  Handshake is a one-stop shop for launching a career! BMCC community members with questions about Handshake can contact Director of Career Development Robert Earl at rearl@bmcc.cuny.edu.

BMCC AI Literacy Day Coming March 28 BMCC’s Blackstone Launchpad will host the BMCC AI Literacy Day: Solving Local Challenge with People-first AI on March 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. in Richard Harris Terrace at 199 Chambers St. The event will feature keynote speakers and various workshops and opportunities for teams to pitch ideas before AI expert judges. Learn more here.

LinkedIn Learning Platform Now Available LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform designed to assist users with improving business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. The LinkedIn Learning video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by industry experts allows users to learn at their own pace. Available courses include Developing Presentation Skills, Learning Time Management Skills, How to Be An Effective Leader, QuickBooks Tutorials for Accountants, Adobe Creative Cloud Tutorials Web/Fashion Designers, AutoCad Tutorial for Engineers, Scripting Languages for the Application Developers and more. For more information, contact Leticia Dinkins, Instructional Computer Services Manager at the Learning Resource Center, at ldinkins@bmcc.cuny.edu.

The Moth Story Lab All-CUNY Workshop at BMCC in Spring 2025
The Department of Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts will co-present The Moth Story Lab All-CUNY Workshop Series, a free workshop program where CUNY students—both undergraduate and graduate—can learn the art and craft of true, personal storytelling during the Spring 2025 semester. A series of in-person and virtual workshops will be available beginning in February. For a full description of the event as well as links and workshop dates, click here.

Free Flu Shots for BMCC Students
The Health and Wellness Center (HWC), located at 199 Chambers St., Room N-380 offers free flu shots to all BMCC students daily throughout the winter months. No appointment is necessary, just walk in. For more information, contact the HWC at HealthServices@bmcc.cuny.edu or call (212) 220-8256.

Students Facing Food Insecurity Can Visit the Panther Pantry BMCC is a member of the College and University Food Bank Alliance. Let your students know that if they are facing a food emergency, they can take home nutritionally balanced, non-perishable and frozen food items by visiting the Panther Pantry in the Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC), 199 Chambers Street, Room S-230, on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Faculty and Staff: Do Your Students Work in K-12 or Daycare?
The LEAP to Teacher (LTT) program—a partnership between the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) and BMCC—offers free services to all (Pre-K to 12th grade) school and daycare workers pursuing a degree or certificate at BMCC to advance their careers in teaching or other fields. These free services include academic and career support, financial assistance, workshops on NYS teacher exam prep and more. To access the services, students must register online. Learn more here or contact Antoinette Adman, LTT Program Specialist, at Antoinette.Adman@slu.cuny.edu.

Enrollment

Spring 2025 Express Session—8 Weeks, Fast & Flexible!
A Spring 2025 Express Session is available from March 22 to May 22! This 8-week session lets students earn credits faster, but course options and financial aid may be limited. Encourage them to check with an advisor to see if it’s a good fit. Learn more here. Students can register on CUNYfirst or meet with a Panther Station Specialist on Zoom. For more information, visit the Spring Express page or contact Academic Advisement at (212) 220-8315 or aatc@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Join us at the Admissions Spring Open House, March 18
The Admissions staff is calling all future BMCC Panthers to step onto the main campus of 199 Chambers St. for a college experience at the Spring Open House on Tuesday, March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. Prospective students and their families are welcome for a night full of activities, including a tour of our vibrant campus, information about financial aid and resources, support programs, and the opportunity to engage with our dynamic faculty to discuss potential majors and career paths. Faculty are invited to participate in the open house. This is a great opportunity to highlight your academic program and generate interest for enrollment. For more info, contact the Admissions Office at (212) 220-1265 or admissions@bmcc.cuny.edu. Learn more.

Human Resources

Meet With a Financial Consultant on Campus
Christian Hawkinson from TIAA will be on the BMCC campus to assist employees in person with investment planning, retirement and more. One-on-one appointments are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 199 Chambers Street, Room N599P, on these dates: Wed., March 5; Thurs. Apr. 24; Wed., May 14 and Wed., June 11. Space is limited, so register online now or by calling (800) 732-8353.

Sports and Wellness

Fitness Center Spring Hours
BMCC’s fitness center is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about what’s available at the fitness center here.

Follow the Panthers The BMCC athletic program leads eight varsity teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level. For more news on the Panthers, visit the official site of BMCC Athletics and follow the Panthers on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Calendar

Afrikan Heritage Month: African American Art Centers Black Cultural Representatives
February 25

Transfer Talk: Exploring Options After BMCC
February 25

Stop by the Spring 2025 Club Fair in Richard Harris Terrace
February 26

Student Research to Career: Unlocking Your Future
February 26

Afrikan Heritage Luncheon: Amplifying Our Story
February 27

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