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Congratulations to all the runners and walkers who participated in the 5th Annual LaGuardia Community Run/Walk 5K on October 18! A record 466 participants, including 175 LaGuardia students, took part in the event, which raised awareness and support for the Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment (OISE), which assists immigrant and immigration-impacted students through individualized guidance, advocacy, referrals, leadership development opportunities, and community-building programs. More than 20 teams took part in the event, which followed a USATF-certified course through Long Island City. The largest team was BM4E, with 72 members, with the race’s overall winner, Haris Koljenovic, competing as part of that team. The top three male finishers were Haris Koljenovic (18:07), Tomasz Wawrzyniak (18:14), and Micah Carrion (19:45); the top three female finishers were Irene Starygina (21:49), Kia Copeland (22:18), and Julianna Tedesco (22:30; and the top three non-binary finishers were Ryan Khan (25:01), Tenzin Lhendup (27:56), and Marilyn Gonzalez (38:13). The complete list of finishers can be found here. See photos from the event here, and watch a short video of the race on LaGuardia’s Instagram here.
Read more here.
| | Students Connect with Employers at Job and Internship Fair | | On October 21, Career Services hosted its Fall 2026 Job and Internship Fair in the Gymnasium. The Job and Internship Fair allowed students to connect directly with employers offering internships, part-time, and full-time positions across various industries. In the days leading up to the fair, students also had an opportunity to prepare for the event at various pop-ups across campus, where they could get feedback on their resume, perfect their 30-second pitch to employers, and take a professional headshot for their LinkedIn profiles. | | LaGuardia Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Resource Fair and Workshop | | In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Title IX Office, Wellness Center and Women’s Center & LGBTQ+ Hub hosted a tabling event on October 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m in the E-Building Atrium that brought together community organizations dedicated to educating, supporting, and advocating for individuals impacted by domestic violence. The event provided students with valuable information about domestic violence, raised awareness of available support services, and connected students with community resources that can assist those who may be affected by domestic violence. Later in the day, students also attended a workshop facilitated by Safe Horizon, which focused on common warning signs, the impact of abuse on individuals and communities, and ways to support those who may be experiencing harm. | | 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. | | Lights, Camera, LaGuardia: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Center Featured in Line of Fire on NBC | | | | This past August, LaGuardia’s Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Center was transformed into FBI Headquarters for NBC’s new drama Line of Fire, starring Peter Krause, Hope Davis, and Kat Cunning. The new series follows the Hollingsworth family, whose members work across the FBI, Secret Service, U.S. Marshals, and Department of Justice. As they tackle high-stakes cases and dangerous conspiracies, they must balance their duty to the country with their loyalty to one another. Look for LaGuardia in Episode 4, “Paper Trails,” now streaming on NBC. | | 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. | | LaGuardia Selected to Participate in Alliance for Better College Teaching | | | | Earlier this year, LaGuardia was selected as one of 13 colleges across the nation to participate in the Better College Teaching Network (BCTN)'s Alliance for Better College Teaching (ABCT). The ABCT is a program that aims to ensure that all students experience teaching that supports student success in their classes. Dr. Eric Hofmann, Dr. Ellen Quish, Dr. Nicolle Fernandes and Ljubica Depovic of LaGuardia participated in the alliance's first in-person meeting in Washington, D.C. from October 6 to 8. As part of the LaGuardia's yearlong participation in the ABCT, LaGuardia will focus on establishing clear definitions and improving working conditions to better support student success. | | LaGuardia Hosts Queens Small Business Resource Fair | | On October 20, the Queens Small Business Development Center at LaGuardia partnered with Queens Community Board 2 to present the Queens Small Business Resource Fair. The event served to connect Queens business owners with agencies and organizations that support them. Attendees had an opportunity to meet with a range of exhibitors and learn more about the resources available to them, with several city agencies, nonprofits and community organizations present to provide them with information about programs and resources that can help them start, strengthen or grow their business. | | | |
- As a reminder, the Library is now located on the second floor, E-201, while the first floor undergoes renovations. We have moved several book collections to the second floor, including our Children’s, Parenting, Manga and Graphic Novels, and Leisure Reading Collections.
- If you need a book that is not on the second floor, please request it here. You’ll receive your book within 48 hours. Ask a Librarian if you need help.
- Need to print? Our Media Lab is on the second floor. Every student receives 400 pages per semester.
- Our MoneyBoss and Events and Workshops webpages have been updated. Check out all the workshops and events we’ll be having in the Fall semester.
| | Thanks to All Who Attended the HR Benefits Fair | | Human Resources would like to thank the 244 employees who attended the Benefits Fair last week. Our team enjoyed connected with many of LaGuardia's faculty and staff and helping them explore the benefits and wellness resources available to LaGuardia employees. A special congratulations to the 31 lucky raffle winners. We look forward to next year's Benefits Fair. | | |
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.
| | 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) | | |
RSVP for the 2026 CUNY IT Conference, December 3 and 4
CUNY will host its annual CUNY IT Conference on December 3 and 4 at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. This conference provides an opportunity to learn about emerging technologies, share best practices, and connect with colleagues from across CUNY and beyond. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, data and analytics, AI, enterprise systems, student success technologies, and digital transformation. If you're interested in attending the conference, learn more and register here.
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New Guest Wi-Fi Available Across Campus
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.
| | LAGUARDIA IN THE HEADLINES | | "Campus Update" is produced and published by the Communications and External Affairs Division. Faculty and staff who wish to submit items for publication can email CampusUpdate@lagcc.cuny.edu. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday to be considered for publication on Thursday. |
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