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TUESDAY BRIEF | 4/5/22

This CUNY campus sits on the site that was once home to the nation’s largest institution for people with developmental disabilities, before grave abuses were exposed. Learn about the college's plans to reflect on this important history of disability rights. This CUNY school raised $15 million to support students whose education was impacted by the pandemic. The funds will help students remain in school and complete their degrees. A Ukrainian CUNY student recalls the heartfelt impact a former teacher left behind. Read their poignant story. These esteemed CUNY educators received a $3 million grant for a critical language program that prepares teachers to serve the needs of NYC's multilingual students.  This CUNY alum is on his way to making history with the first all-Black climbing team attempting to scale Mount Everest! Here's how he's prepping for this monumental expedition.

🚀 Into the CUNYverse!  We launched a new student space for all things CUNY (and some not)! To submit a piece for consideration, fill out this form!

💉 #VaxUpCUNY • CUNY COVID-19 testing sites offer free PCR tests to all CUNY students, faculty and staff. No appointment necessary! • Track COVID-19 testing metrics via the COVID-19 Safety Tracker. • Get the 411 on CUNY’s COVID-19 random testing program

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‌ Congratulations to this CUNY director and Louis Armstrong expert on his big Grammy win!  👏

CUNY IN THE NEWS

With nearly 300,000 TikTok followers and Instagram followers like Bella Hadid and Hunter Schafer, this CUNY alum is uplifting thousands with her positive messages. Read about her rise to stardom and LGBTQI+ advocacy. — Paper Magazine Watch this CUNY president discuss a new academy that aims to help students from underrepresented communities break into STEM fields. — ABC 7 NY Increased accessibility and support are crucial for students with disabilities. Read this CUNY administrator's take on our University's disability programs. — Diverse: Issues in Higher Education This notable biographer of the “original flapper” Zelda Fitzgerald was also the founder and first executive director of a distinct CUNY center. Learn about her literary impact. — The New York Times This talented CUNY student is our first-ever athlete to be invited to a Team USA tryout! Dive into her inspirational story. — New York Daily News

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STUDENT CENTER

Yaas Azmoudeh, Macaulay-City College ’22 and CUNY SPH ’23, found a way to meld her love of medicine and music. Through the CUNY BA program, she curated a unique major in neurobiology and music cognition on a pre-med track. Yaas also started CUNY’s first chapter of the Musical Empowerment program, which pairs college musicians with public school students to provide free, one-on-one music lessons. The program aims to equip college students with mentorship skills and enrich young lives.

Yaas' Advice: "You are your own best advocate. There is always a way to pursue your interests. If you don't see yourself in a particular major that your school offers, look into CUNY Baccalaureate." Interested in medicine, music or mentorship? Connect with Yaas on LinkedIn!

New Student Opportunities Need help accessing food? Text FOOD to (855) 230-6746 or fill out this form to access the CUNY Food Navigator. Queens Botanical Garden offers 50% off Regular Student Admission for all CUNY students from April until November 2022. Just show valid ID at the entrance. The Moth: Virtual Personal Storytelling College Program (deadline April 10) U.S. Department of State: Student Internship Program (deadline April 12) CUNY Building Performance Lab: Help Center Student Interns Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens: Resource Assistant

🔸 STUDENT STARTER PACK 🔸 Career Success • CUNY Votes • LGBTQI+ Hub • Undocumented Student Supports • Meet the Chancellor • Student Supports • FAFSA • CUNY Citizenship Now! • CUNY IT Help • Students with Conviction Records

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UNIVERSITY EVENTS

Tues. to Fri. April 5-8 | Join this CUNY’s week-long Student Leadership Conference with panels on social justice and inclusivity.  Thurs. April 7 | Jump-start your career with this free Skillful.ly Leaders session for CUNY community members. Thurs. April 7 | Hear this public radio expert's behind-the-scenes insights on nonprofit administration and writing.

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