"Campus Update" is a weekly e-newsletter published by LaGuardia's Division of Communications and External Affairs to provide news and information to the college community. | | The Division of Communications and External Affairs offers various additional resources to help you share news with the campus, including an event calendar, photography, graphic design, and more. | | A ribbon-cutting yesterday marked the reopening of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives in a newly renovated and expanded location. The Archives’ new space, on the seventh floor of the C-Building (Room C-760), features a dedicated gallery, library, climate-controlled vaults, and new classrooms designed to support hands-on learning with historical artifacts. “This new space marks a transformative moment for the Archives,” said Archives Director Jennifer Jensen. “With expanded facilities and dedicated classrooms, we’re not only preserving New York City’s history—we’re empowering students to engage with it directly. Our collections are living resources, and we’re excited to see how the next generation will use them to tell the city’s stories.” President Kenneth Adams spoke about the significance of the Archives to the college and recognized the Archives’ founder, Dr. Richard Lieberman. Guests also heard from Council Member Julie Won (26th District, Queens), Assembly Member Valdez (36th District, Queens), and Council Member Lincoln Restler (33rd District, Brooklyn). Following the remarks, guests were offered guided tours of the newly expanded facility and each received a signed copy of Women in New York Government, a student-produced book inspired by the historic first female majority in the New York City Council. | | LaGuardia recently received a $1.4 million grant through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). The grant, administered by the New York State Education Department, will provide robust academic and career development support for approximately 8,800 students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) programs at LaGuardia. This critical funding will boost tutoring and accessibility services for students with disabilities, provide professional development opportunities for CTE faculty, improve retention rates for first-year students, increase career‑exploration opportunities for students through new digital tools, strengthen employer partnerships, and improve completion rates of students enrolled in LaGuardia’s healthcare programs. | | LaGuardia Closes out National Hispanic Heritage Month with Festive Street Party | | LaGuardia closed out Hispanic Heritage Month yesterday with a community-wide street party on the LaGuardia Community Greenway. The event featured a series of live performances, traditional foods, interactive games, and hands-on crafts that showcase the creativity and spirit of our community. Co-presented by Casa de las Américas (La Casa), Crear Futuros, and the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC), the event marked the end of LaGuardia's Hispanic Heritage Month programming. Other events hosted during Hispanic Heritage Month included La Casa's Open House, Kermesse en la Plaza, an artist talk and installation by Puerto Rican-born visual artist Diógenes Ballester, and a Paint & Sip event focused on Indigenous heritage. | | | | Runners, walkers, and neighbors are invited to join the Fourth Annual LaGuardia Community Run, a 5K race on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The USATF-certified course goes from LaGuardia to the LIC Waterfront and back. Race proceeds will support Finca La Florecita, LaGuardia’s urban farm, which provides fresh produce to the LaGuardia CARES food pantry, and cultivates the next generation of Urban STEM agricultural leaders. Each participant will receive a free T-shirt and an electronic certificate featuring their photo and finish time. An Activities Plaza will feature music, raffles, and tables hosted by local businesses, sponsors, and college departments. Additionally, all participants can bring their race bib to Tacombi—LIC, a Mexican restaurant located nearby at 27-10 43rd Avenue, for a 15% meal discount. The top male, female, and non-binary finishers will each receive a medal and a $100 gift certificate to Tacombi-LIC. | | Office of Compliance and Diversity Introduces New eCharge Training Program for Search and Recruitment | | | | The Office of Compliance and Diversity is making the charge process easier, faster, and more convenient with a series of new self-paced online training modules—no more scheduling hour-long charge meetings. If you’re serving on a search committee, you can now complete your training from the comfort of your desk at your own pace. Separate eCharge Training modules are available for search committee members, committee chairs, and staff support; the training materials can be accessed via Brightspace. Search committee members will complete a quiz at the end of their training. To pass, they’ll need to score 80% or higher (i.e., four or more correct answers). Upon completion, they can notify the Office of Compliance and Diversity to confirm participation and that they have been charged for the academic year. The Compliance & Diversity eCharge training modules are full of resources, guides and checklists to assist as you go through the search process. Chairs and staff support should complete their assigned modules accordingly. If you have questions about the new training modules, contact the Office of Compliance and Diversity at ext. 5088. Visit the Office of Compliance and Diversity's webpage for additional resources and guides that you can reference. | | Celebrate National Day on Writing, October 21 | | Join the English Department on Tuesday, October 21 to celebrate the National Day on Writing from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Poolside Café. Attendees will enjoy giveaways, snacks, games, and creative writing activities like blackout poetry, translation poetry, and letters to their future selves. Take part in tabletop games, craft bookmarks, and visit tables from The Queens Public Library and LaGuardia’s Library. Faculty are encouraged to bring classes—please contact Deirdre Flood, Anastasia Figuera or Rochell Spencer in advance for space accommodations. Students are encouraged to RSVP here. | | | Fall ‘25 Transfer Fair is October 23 | | | | Next week is National Transfer Student Week, and LaGuardia is celebrating with a Fall Transfer Fair. Students are encouraged to attend the Fall Transfer Fair on Thursday, October 23 to explore schools and programs after their graduation from LaGuardia. The fair will welcome more than 40 CUNY, SUNY and private institutions from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the E-Building Atrium. Check out a sneak peek of schools scheduled to attend and other upcoming transfer events. | | Fall 2025 Job & Internship Fair Just Two Weeks Away | | Mark your calendars! The Fall 2025 Job & Internship Fair is happening on Wednesday, October 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the M-Building Gym. This exciting event connects students directly with employers offering internships, part-time, and full-time opportunities across a wide range of industries. Learn more. | | | LaGuardia CARES and CCPD Collecting Donations for Professional Clothing Drive | | | | To help students in need prepare for the Fall 2025 Job and Internship Fair, LaGuardia CARES and the Center for Career and Professional Development are collecting donations of gently used professional attire (suits, blazers, dress shirts, blouses, skirts, pants, ties, and accessories). Drop off donations at the LaGuardia CARES office in C-235 or the Center for Career and Professional Development in B-114, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted until October 20; students will be able to pick up professional clothing during the Job Fair Prep Carnival Pop-Up Events on October 21 in the E-Building Atrium or October 22 and 23 in the C-Building Lobby from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | | CTEA Cybersecurity Summit Happening Today | | LaGuardia’s Career and Technical Education Assistance (CTEA) Center is hosting its Cybersecurity Summit at LaGuardia on October 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the second floor atrium of the C-Building. The 2025 Summit, focused on helping students, is a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. The event will feature top experts in the field sharing their knowledge and best practices to help students navigate the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. This is a great opportunity for students to stay ahead of the curve and learn about the latest trends and technologies shaping the industry. Faculty, staff, and students alike are invited to attend the event. | | | Sign Up to Add a Professional Headshot to Your Faculty Profile | | | | |
LaGuardia’s Communications and External Affairs Division is hosting a series of “Photo Days” for faculty and staff who need to update their professional headshots! Your headshot can be used for a variety of purposes and adds a personal touch to your Faculty Profile on the LaGuardia website. Book your timeslot here for one of the following dates:
For more information contact Anastasia Figuera, photographer, Ext. 7471.
| | Documentary Featuring Dr. Allie Brashears to Make North American Premiere at DOC NYC | | Dr. Allie Brashears, a Professor of Biology and Director of the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium and LGBTQ+ programming for the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, is featured alongside her husband Joseph (Jo) Schneier in the documentary My Sunnyside, directed by Matylda Kawka. After premiering in Europe earlier this year, the film will make its North American debut at DOC NYC next month. My Sunnyside tells the story of Dr. Brashears and Jo, both of whom are trans individuals. The film aims to explore the ways they "navigate their transitions, careers, and family dynamics." In a statement to Variety, Dr. Brashears said "We hope that this film brings a deeper understanding of transgender individuals. Although the transgender experience is unique in some ways, these differences often hide the overwhelming commonalities. We hope that by being able to portray the everyday lives of a trans couple, the differences will become less important than these universal connections." The documentary will be screening November 15 at Village East by Angelika, and November 19 at IFC Center, as part of DOC NYC. It will also be available for viewing online November 16 to 30. The in-person screenings will each be followed by Q&A with Matylda, Allie, Jo, and Marcin Kapron, director of photography for the film. Click here to buy tickets for one of these screenings. | | Brightspace Training Available | | | | |
A full schedule of ongoing Brightspace training can be found here. For technical questions, reach out to Brightspace Support:
- Office: B-127 (first floor of the B-Building)
- Phone: (718) 482-6121
- Email: LMS-support@lagcc.cuny.edu
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information and general questions, visit LaGuardia's Brightspace webpage or continue to reach out to the transition team at BrightspaceTeam@lagcc.cuny.edu.
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Students looking for enrollment services support can now access virtual office hours every Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Virtual One Stop takes place on Zoom and allows students to drop in and meet with staff from the following offices:
- Admissions
- International Student Services
- Registrar
- Student Financial Services
- Student Information Center
- Transfer Credit Evaluation
- Testing
| | Student-Parents, Faculty, and Staff Invited to “Grill and Chill” on October 22 | | The LaGuardia Student-Parent Initiative invites student-parents, faculty, and staff to Grill & Chill on Wednesday, October 22, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Poolside Café. Come enjoy a free barbecue, relax, and celebrate community with other student-parents, faculty, and staff allies. Highlights include raffle prizes, a photo booth to capture the fun, and resource tables designed to support student-parents. This is a free event, but registration is required; click here to register. For more information, please contact Dr. Koun Eum at keum@lagcc.cuny.edu. | | | SOAR and Elemezzi Internship Applications are Available Now | | | | The SOAR Experiential Learning Program and the Elmezzi Career Fellows Program are now accepting applications for Spring 2026 internships. Please encourage your students to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply classroom learning in professional settings. Students must apply online by December 15, 2025. | | Meet the Coaches: Nick Heupel, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer | | |
Coach Nick Heupel begins his second season as Assistant Coach of the LaGuardia Red Hawks Men’s Soccer program. He started coaching with Soccer Without Borders in East Boston, a non-profit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through soccer. Over his 11-year career, Nick has coached players at all levels, from U6 to collegiate teams. Before joining LaGuardia, he led U16 and U19 teams at Elephant Soccer Club of Harlem and earned his D-Level Coaching License from the US Soccer Federation, along with a Personal Training Certificate from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Passionate about community engagement, Coach Nick organizes free Sunday pick-up games for communities in Harlem and the Bronx. His mission is to empower people, build connections, and break down barriers through soccer.
Learn more about the other coaches leading our student-athletes here.
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LaGuardia CC Red Hawks 1 - 2 SUNY Orange Colts
On Tuesday, October 14, the Red Hawks found themselves in a battle for playoff berth, needing a victory to secure two points against a SUNY Orange side with the same record (2-7-1) and the same goal. Both teams began the match poised and aggressive, trading tackles and attacking plays. After the halftime break, the Red Hawks were down by one, and mounted a swift attack. LaGuardia center back, Modou Lamin Jaiteh, launched the ball forward. Red Hawks left winger, Hernan Guiracocha, received the pass and beat two Orange defenders before racing in on goal.
| | With Colts defenders hot on his heels, and the Orange goalkeeper to beat, Hernan kept dribbling. He carefully avoided the diving Colts keeper and buried the ball in the back of the Orange net to tie the game. LaGuardia continued to attack, and ultimately they paid the price for their eagerness to score a second goal. Despite a flurry of attacking action in the final 10 minutes of the game, fortune seemed to have chosen the Colts for victory, and the final whistle confirmed the score 1- 2 in SUNY Orange’s favor. The Red Hawks left the field disappointed with the result and with their playoff hopes all but extinguished. However, the effort the LaGuardia players gave showed that the team has spirit and a promising future, playoffs or not. | | |
LaGuardia CC Red Hawks 0 - 2 BMCC Panthers
The Red Hawks visited BMCC at Pier 40 for an early afternoon match on October
9. The Panthers went quickly on the attack. LaGuardia absorbed the pressure and
successfully defended several corner kicks and free kicks. Attempts to counter-attack up the
wings were quickly smothered by the BMCC defense. The Panthers continued to probe the Red
Hawks defense, until they found weakness and exploited it; the BMCC striker picked up the ball
in midfield and evaded several defenders before facing the LaGuardia goalkeeper, Abdoul
Ouedraogo, who had rushed out to challenge the Panthers attacker. With remarkable
composure, the BMCC striker waited for Ouedraogo to go to ground before dribbling around
him. A swarm of Red Hawks defenders arriving late on the scene could not deter the Panthers
forward, who coolly slotted in the first goal of the match. BMCC scored their second goal from a
free kick. The ball sailed into the back of the net past a bewildered Ouedraogo, who expected
the shot to veer wide and out of play. LaGuardia remained unable to generate any offense of
their own in the first half. In the second half, the Red Hawks struggled to create scoring chances, tallying only two shots, but pressured the BMCC defense more. Defensively, LaGuardia held strong and allowed zero goals against in the second half. Despite showing his inexperience in the first half, Red Hawks
goalkeeper Ouedraogo performed admirably, facing 24 shots all day and saving 12 shots from
14 shots on target
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The mighty Red Hawks invite students, faculty and staff to cheer them on at the following upcoming games and events. Show your school spirit and support the Red Hawks. Check the Athletics website for full schedules:
Men's and Women's Cross Country
- 10/18, St. Joseph’s Invitational / Region XV Championship at Sunken Meadow State Park, NY
Men's Soccer
- 10/16, 4 pm., at Dutchess CC
Women's Volleyball
- 10/18, 12 p.m., at Westchester CC
- 10/18, 12 p.m., at Rockland CC
| | | Updates from LaGuardia’s Library | | | |
- Our next MoneyBoss workshop, “A Student’s Guide to Investing,” with Prof. Santo Trapani, will be on Wednesday, October 22, at 2:15 p.m. It will be in-person, in room E-111. Register here.
- We have copies of almost all 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. Follow these directions to make a request.
- Research Guides are customized guides that show you where to find information. Find the guide that relates to your research question!
- If you know a student who's interested in joining a book club, the Library is interested in sponsoring one! Please direct them to this form.
| | Benefits Fair and Free Flu Shots on October 29 | | Come learn about your benefits on October 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the E-Building atrium. It’s a buffet style presentation where we will have tables manned by the actual vendors that provide your benefits, and you can pick and choose what you consume. All LaGuardia employees are welcome! Also at the fair, we will be providing free flu shots through our partner, Affiliated Physicians (AP). AP will have a table at our Benefits Fair where you will receive your shot. Please register through AP's website here. | |
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Civil Service Job and Exam Postings
Please note that the following civil service positions are open. You must apply for the position and take the accompanying exam:
Project Manager
- Exam No: 2089
- Exam Date: N/A
- Fee: $82.00, non-refundable, unless a waiver is granted. See Application Process section.
- Posting Type: Open-Competitive
- Filing Date: 9/30/2025 – 10/31/2025
Senior Stationary Engineer
- Exam No: 6098
- Exam Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Fee: $ 101.00, non-refundable, unless a waiver is granted.
- Posting Type: Open Competitive
- Filing Date: 10/1/25 – 10/21/25
Promotion to Senior Stationary Engineer
- Exam No: 6542
- Exam Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Fee: $ 101.00, non-refundable, unless a waiver is granted.
- Posting Type: Promotion
- Filing Date: 10/1/25 – 10/21/25
Apply for these civil service positions online here.
| | LaGuardia Seeks to Fill Open Faculty and Staff Positions | | |
LaGuardia currently has several searches for new faculty and staff members (non-civil service). 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 more openings, visit Employment Opportunities.
| | DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DoIT) | | Cybersecurity Awareness Training Now Live on Brightspace | | The 2025–26 LaGuardia Community College Cybersecurity Awareness Training course is now available on Brightspace. All faculty and staff must complete this mandatory, annual 40-minute training by April 1, 2026 to strengthen our cybersecurity defenses, and safeguard your own and university data. If you have any questions, contact Maritza Acero at macero@lagcc.cuny.edu. | | National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Week Two: Turn on Multi–Factor Authentication (MFA) | | |
A password alone isn’t enough to fully secure your online accounts. Activating Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) greatly reduces your chances of being hacked. Be sure to enable MFA on all accounts that support it, particularly for email, social media, and financial platforms.
Helpful Cybersecurity Tips:
If you haven’t set up CUNY Login MFA, click here. If you have questions or need assistance with CUNY Login MFA, please contact our Help Desk by submitting an IT Help Desk ticket through the Faculty & Staff Portal, or by email at ITHelp@lagcc.cuny.edu, or call (718) 482-6134.
Our emails and supporting information are available from the National Cyber Security Awareness Month page on the CUNY web site. For more information and helpful password resources and tips, refer to your IT Update email dated October 15. If you have any questions, please contact LaGuardia’s Information Security Manager Maritza Acero at informationsecurity@lagcc.cuny.edu.
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