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LaGuardia Performing Arts Center’s (LPAC) Rough Draft Festival returns October 27-30, bringing together artists and longtime producing partners for four nights of theater still actively in development. “New work doesn’t move in a straight line, and it isn’t finished simply because it has been presented once,” said Handan Ozbilgin, Director of the Festival. “Artists and companies come to Rough Draft at different points in their creative journeys.” This fall’s festival features MAMA/RUN and FURBALL, both returning to LPAC after earlier developmental presentations, alongside SKIN TO SKIN, presented in partnership with Houses on the Moon Theater Company. Lester Eugene Mayers’ MAMA/RUN blends poetry, movement, and ritual to explore the complex bonds between mothers and children through themes of love, loss, survival, and memory. In FURBALL, by Jeana Scotti and directed by Tara Elliott, Sam discovers a mysterious furball growing inside their body. As it expands, the play delivers a surreal, darkly comic exploration of relationships, bodily autonomy, and the absurdities of modern healthcare. SKIN TO SKIN, created by Trixie Ndanu Kioko and Jeremy J. Kamps, draws on the true stories of Black mothers and midwives to examine the impact of systemic racism in labor and delivery care. Tickets are available through a free RSVP or a $25 Supporter Ticket, with proceeds going to artists developing new work at LPAC. A $50 Festival Supporter Pass includes admission to all three presentations on dates and times selected by the passholder.
Read more here.
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The LaGuardia community is invited to support students, families, and neighbors in need through campus-wide food, winter coat, and toy drives. Donations collected across campus this fall will stock the LaGuardia CARES pantry, provide winter clothing to residents of a local shelter, and help bring holiday cheer to the children of student parents. A highlight of this year’s giving efforts is a holiday toy drive organized by Veterans Services in partnership with the CUNY Fatherhood Academy and LaGuardia CARES. Departments across the college will serve as collection sites for new, wrapped toys to be distributed at LaGuardia’s Kids Christmas, a holiday celebration on December 8 for children enrolled in the Early Childhood Learning Center. The Office of Public Safety is also collecting nonperishable food and winter coats. Food donations will support the LaGuardia CARES pantry, which serves LaGuardia students and their immediate families, while coats and other cold-weather clothing will be distributed to individuals and families staying at a local shelter.
Read more here.
| | Vote for the Rethink Food & LaGuardia CARES: Evening Meals Pilot in the Anthem Awards “Community Voice Award” | | | | LaGuardia’s partnership with Rethink Food has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 Anthem Awards. The Anthem Awards recognize impactful brands, nonprofits, and individuals that are “setting the standard for good worldwide.” Winners will be selected and announced by the judging committee on November 5; additionally, the partnership has also been selected for a “Community Voice Award,” selected by public voting. Members of the campus community are encouraged to vote for the partnership by clicking here and searching for “Rethink Food.” To vote, click on “Community Engagement (Finalist)” beneath the thumbnail and then create an account to cast your vote. Voting will remain open until October 29 at 11:59 p.m. PST. | | Register for the LaGuardia Community Run this Sunday | | | | Lace up your running shoes for the LaGuardia Community Run on Sunday, October 18. Registration is now open for LaGuardia’s fifth annual Community Run. Join us Sunday, October 18 on a USATF Certified 5K Course from LaGuardia to the LIC Waterfront and back. Bib pick-up is at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. at the parking lot on 29th Street, adjacent to the Greenway and C-Building. Pre-registered participants will receive a 2026 LaGuardia Community Run t-shirt. Learn more about the 5K here. | | | | The Fall 2026 Job and Internship Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium. This event directly connects students with employers offering internships, part-time, and full-time positions across various industries. All students are invited to attend, so please encourage your students to save the date. | | Domestic Violence Awareness Resource Fair & Workshop to Take Place October 21 | | | | In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Title IX Office, the Wellness Center and the Women’s Center & LGBTQ+ Hub are organizing a tabling event on October 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m in the E-Building Atrium that will bring together community organizations dedicated to educating, supporting, and advocating for individuals impacted by domestic violence. The event aims to provide students with valuable information about domestic violence, raise awareness of available support services, and connect students with community resources that can assist those who may be affected by domestic violence. | | Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony October 27 | The new Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment (OISE) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its official launch on October 27 in Room C-786 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. October 27 also marks the I Stand with Immigrants National Day of Action, a nationwide college and university campaign that brings together students, educators, and campus communities to support immigrants and encourage civic engagement. OISE is a student-centered hub dedicated to empowering immigrant and immigration-impacted students and was launched earlier this year. Learn more and RSVP for the ceremony here. | | |
Review Emergency Response Guide Protocol for Active Shooters/ Armed Intruders
Members of the LaGuardia community are encouraged to review the college’s protocol for active shooter/ armed intruder response, outlined in the Emergency Response Guide. LaGuardia Community College’s Emergency Response Guide provides resources and contact information to help students, faculty and staff respond to emergencies that threaten the health and safety of individuals, the campus community and/or disrupt the college’s operations. The “Active Shooter/ Armed Intruder” section also features a helpful video for community members to educate themselves on best practices in the event of an active shooter on campus.
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Staff Engagement Committee to Launch 2027 Staff Engagement Survey in Fall II
During Fall II, LaGuardia will launch the 2027 Staff Engagement Survey, a confidential opportunity for staff to share their experiences, perspectives, and ideas for the future of our workplace. Please keep an eye out for the survey in Fall II, as your feedback will help the Staff Engagement Committee ensure that voices from across campus are heard and help inform meaningful action and continuous improvement. More information about the survey and how to participate will be shared soon; for questions, contact the Staff Engagement Committee at StaffEngagementCommittee@lagcc.cuny.edu. The Staff Engagement Committee is comprised of staff and faculty representing every division on campus.
| | LAGUARDIA AND WAGNER ARCHIVES | | Archives to Host Two Special Events for New York Archives Week | | New York Archives Week will take place from October 21 to 28, and the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives have two events planned to celebrate: on October 22 from 2 to 4 p.m., members of the campus community are invited to meet with the archivists in the C-Building Lobby to learn more about their favorite items in the collection and historical preservation. Then, on October 27 at 1 p.m., the archivists and educators will lead a tour of the Archives' new facility, featuring a dedicated gallery, library, climate-controlled vaults and new classrooms. To RSVP for the tour, email atripp@lagcc.cuny.edu. | | Celebrate the National Day of Writing on October 20 in E-242 | | Join the English Department on October 20 in E-242 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a day dedicated to creativity, expression, and the power of words. All members of the campus community are invited to share their voice through a series of engaging writing workshops, including letter writing, translational poetry, and navigating the role of AI in writing. Attendees will also have a chance to enjoy a special poetry performance by our keynote speaker. Whether you're an experienced writer or just curious to try something new, everyone is welcome. | | Tech Talent Pipeline Residency Celebrates Second Cohort’s Graduation | | The second cohort of the Tech Talent Pipeline Residency celebrated their graduation on October 14 in the Poolside Cafe. A crucial pillar of the Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science (MEC) Career Center, the program serves as a way for students to prepare for a career in technology, with students participating in a web development bootcamp, professional development sessions, and a paid summer internship. At the graduation, students who completed internships at US Air Force Research Laboratories spoke about their experiences working in a research environment. | | Vassar Exploring Transfer Program Accepting Course Proposals from Faculty | | The Vassar Exploring Transfer Program is a five-week summer immersion program for community college students that allows them to take small seminar-style classes on Vassar’s campus upstate. The program is currently soliciting course proposals from faculty interested in teaching at the program in 2027; courses will be taught from June 28 to July 23, 2027. Each faculty member will receive an $8,000 stipend for course development, advising, and teaching during the program. Housing and meals will be provided for faculty living on campus for the duration of the program. Faculty that choose to not live on campus will be provided one meal per day for the duration of the program. Learn more here; course proposals and CVs should be submitted to ET@vassar.edu by Friday, November 13. | | | |
- The Queens Public Library will be in the E Building Atrium on Monday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Stop by to check out their resources and sign up for a library card!
- Also on Monday, October 19, at 10:30 a.m., we’ll have our second MoneyBoss workshop of the semester. Join us in Room E-242 where our guest presenter, Joyce Moy, will take us through A Student’s Guide to Entrepreneurial Readiness. Register here.
- We have copies of almost all of your textbooks in the Library available to check out for 2 hours (you can’t leave the Library, though). If we don’t have it, please let us know. If you can’t make it into the Library, you can request a chapter scan.
| | LaGuardia Employees Attend Human Resources Benefits Fair | | On October 14, Human Resources hosted a Benefits Fair in the E-Building Atrium. The event served as an opportunity for faculty and staff to learn a bit more about their benefits and meet with the vendors that provide them. LaGuardia employees who attended received a "passport" that they could fill up with stamps at each vendor's table; those who filled their passport were entered into a raffle. Attendees also enjoyed light refreshments and had a chance to receive a free flu shot through Affiliated Physicians. | | |
Meet with a TIAA Financial Consultant about Retirement
Register for a one-on-one session with a TIAA Financial Consultant to discuss your retirement planning on the following dates:
- October 23, 2026 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – E Building, E-407
- November 6, 2026 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – E Building, E-407
- November 20, 2026 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – E Building, E-407
- December 18, 2026 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – E Building, E-407
Register here.
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Open Enrollment Periods for 2027 Health Care Flexible Spending Account and Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank Have Begun
Open enrollment for the 2027 Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) Program is open now until November 13; the HCFSA is a way to pay for medical expenses, dental, vision, and hearing expenses with pre-tax dollars. Open enrollment for Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank (CSLB) is open now until 31. The CSLB is a pool of sick leave and annual leave donated by full-timers for use as sick leave by full-time employees who are also donors. Contact benefits@lagcc.cuny.edu for more information.
| | LaGuardia Seeks to Fill Open Faculty and Staff Positions | | Current faculty and staff are welcome to share the openings below with individuals who they believe may be a good fit for the role or apply for the positions themselves. For all LaGuardia openings, visit Employment Opportunities. | | DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DoIT) | | |
Did You Know Your CUNY Benefits Include Microsoft 365 at Home?
All campus locations now offer a new wi-fi network for visitors to the campus. Guests can connect by selecting “LAG-Guest” and registering with their email address to receive a temporary password. Access is available for 24 hours and can be renewed as needed. Note that LAG-Guest is intended for campus visitors. Faculty and staff should continue to connect using LaGuardia Wi-Fi or Eduroam. If you have any questions, contact our HelpDesk by submitting an IT HelpDesk ticket through the Faculty & Staff Portal, or by email at ITHelp@lagcc.cuny.edu, or call 718-482-6134.
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Annual Cybersecurity Training Now Available
The new 2026-2027 Cybersecurity Awareness Training is now available in Brightspace. Campus-wide cybersecurity training campaign is part of our ongoing security awareness efforts. To get started, log in to Brightspace and access the course titled "LaGuardia CC Staff Cybersecurity Awareness Training." If you have any questions, contact Maritza Acero at macero@lagcc.cuny.edu.
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