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MEOC Celebrates More Than 600 Graduates
More than 600 Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 graduates from the SUNY Manhattan Educational Opportunity (MEOC) were celebrated at a virtual graduation on July 15. Featured speakers included SUNY University Center for Academic and Workforce Development Provost Lisa McKay, BMCC Interim President Karrin E. Wilks, MEOC Executive Director Anthony Watson, MEOC Lecturer Leroy Jemison, Valedictorian Marie Esteve and Salutatorian P. Gregory Pulensky.
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Those We've Lost to COVID-19: Professor Thomas Burgess
Long-time Social Sciences Adjunct Professor Thomas Burgess died earlier this year from COVID-19. Born in 1950, Professor Burgess studied anthropology at the University of Missouri where he graduated in 1973. Before arriving at CUNY in 1993, he was a respected participant in Integral Yoga International. Since he began teaching at BMCC in 2006, Burgess was a union activist involved in campaigns to reduce class size and improve the salaries and working conditions for adjunct faculty. |
Learn How BMCC Is Being Reimagined for Fall 2020
BMCC will use the guidance of CDC and New York State Department of Health experts as college administrators decide how and when to open campus buildings. To protect the health of the college community, the majority of BMCC classes will be delivered from a distance for the Fall 2020 semester. Learn more about how BMCC is being reimagined.
Academic and Career Communities Website Unveiled
BMCC Interim President Karrin Wilks unveiled the college’s Academic and Career Communities website on July 13. Academic and Career Communities provide students with information about career opportunities and pathways related to their academic and social interests, and opportunities for additional engagement with faculty, staff and peers all along their educational journey. In an email message, Wilks thanked the many faculty, staff and students who provided guidance and feedback over the past two years as part of BMCC’s Designing for Success strategic planning process.
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Announcements |
Now Available: Summer/Fall 2020 Course Catalogue
With all courses offered online — many of them free to qualifying students — opportunities abound in the BMCC Center for Continuing Education and Workforce Development. "The Center provides cutting-edge technology, hands-on experience, partnerships with local businesses and industry, and an engaging classroom experience designed to help you meet your goals," said BMCC Interim President Karrin E. Wilks.
Summer Blood Drives Scheduled at BMCC
BMCC will host blood drives throughout the summer at the BMCC Express Center, 255 Greenwich Street, from 12 to 6 p.m. on July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12 and August 19. For more information, email Health Services Director Penny Jordan at pjordan@bmcc.cuny.edu. To schedule an appointment, click here.
Bursar Holds Removed for BMCC Students
While balances incurred before Spring 2020 must be paid in full to register for Summer and Fall 2020 semesters, there will be no bursar’s hold on balances up to $4,000 incurred during Spring 2020. For more information, please contact Bursar@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Compliance and Diversity Policies: Equity Is our Strength
BMCC policies protect equal educational and employment opportunity and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment. These policies may also apply to online and off-campus incidents. If you have experienced or witnessed unlawful discrimination and harassment, you can report it to the Office of Compliance and Diversity.
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Campus Planning and Facilities |
Limited Building Access
The Office of Campus Planning and Facilities is unable to accommodate individual requests for access to BMCC campus buildings. Thank you for your cooperation. Please follow the Governor’s directive to stay home and help us stop the spread of this deadly virus. |
Enrollment |
There’s Still Time for Students to Register for Fall 2020
Please encourage students to register for the fall semester. After meeting virtually with their advisor, students can use Schedule Builder on CUNYfirst to select classes and register. For more information, visit the Registration page, or contact Academic Advisement at eadvisement@bmcc.cuny.edu.
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STUDENTS: Virtual Admissions and Enrollment Services Can Assist You
To keep everyone safe and healthy, admissions and enrollment services have transitioned to an online-only format. Students can explore online the many resources BMCC has to offer, and they are welcome to reach out by email, phone or text. They can also join zoom sessions for more assistance:
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Virtual Chat with a Campus Tour Guide
While COVID-19 might prevent our traditional on-campus tours, college tour guides are available via Zoom on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. to engage students in a conversation about the BMCC experience. |
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Making Headlines |
BMCC student describes how her life has been impacted by Trump administration’s threat to deport international students
July 14, 2020—NBC 4
Yolande Brenner references teaching at BMCC while discussing living in Harlem
July 14, 2020—Harlem World
Campus Risk Manager and Environmental Health and Safety Officer Michael Spath weighs in on reopening college campuses
July 12, 2020—Business Insider
BMCC alumna Ihssane Leckey challenges Joe Kennedy in Massachusetts race for Congress
July 10, 2020—American Prospect
Incoming BMCC President Anthony Munroe steps down at Essex College
July 9, 2020—Essex News
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Human Resources |
 BMCC’s Four-Day Summer Workweek Continues
BMCC will be closed these Fridays: July 17, July 24, July 31 and August 7. For more information, visit the CUNY Employee Holidays.
Complete WPV and ESPARC Training by August 7
In compliance with New York State law, full- and part-time CUNY employees must complete these online trainings by August 7: The Employee Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Course (ESPARC) and Workplace Violence Training (WPV). Please log into CUNY Blackboard to access each course. For help disabling pop-ups or other assistance, contact Maria Deckinger, mdeckinger@bmcc.cuny.edu or Lori Mazzola, lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu.
CUNY Work/Life Program Offers 24/7 Assistance
BMCC employees can now access CCA@Your Service, a confidential, 24/7 employee assistance program provider. For more information, visit the program flyer and list of services. Call any time at (800) 833-8707 or log on at: www.myccaonline.com/, Company Code: CUNY.
How to Receive Paychecks or Pay Stubs by Mail
To receive paychecks by mail, send several self-addressed, stamped envelopes to: Bursar-Payroll Distribution Unit,199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007. To receive pay stubs by mail, send several self-addressed, stamped envelopes to: HR Pay-stub Distribution, 199 Chambers Street, NY, NY 10007.
Claim Paychecks Before They Expire
Employees who have not picked up paper paychecks issued from January through March are urged to email, as soon as possible, officeofhumanresources@bmcc.cuny.edu, and have the checks mailed out before they expire.
Pick up Paychecks in Person July 23
Payroll Distribution will take place on July 23 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 199 Chambers Street, Breezeway, 2 South. Please bring a pen to sign the registry.
Sign up for Direct Deposit or Suspend Transit Benefit Deductions
To sign up for Direct Deposit or suspend payroll-deducted transit benefits, complete the Direct Deposit form or Transit Benefit form and send to: officeofhumanresources@bmcc.cuny.edu.
WorkWell Summer Fitness Classes Available Through August 12
Schedule includes Martial Arts Cardio and Bootcamp classes, Yoga, Pilates and more. To register use the links in the calendar.
WW and Workwell Offer Private Virtual Workshops
WW (Weight Watchers) and WorkWell NYC have launched Private Virtual Workshops for City of New York employees, their families and retirees. WW Coach Silmara Roman will host a Private Virtual Workshop on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. To sign up for a workshop or join WW, reach out to Lori Mazzola, lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu.
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Alumni and Donors |
An Easy Way to Make a Positive Impact
Interested in helping BMCC with our mission but feel overwhelmed and anxious about possibly outliving your current assets? A simple, flexible way to ensure we can continue our life-changing work for years to come is a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest. A charitable bequest is a written declaration that a donation be made to BMCC Foundation. You may indicate the purpose and use of your bequest; such as scholarships, food insecurity or general needs. For additional information or a confidential conversation, please contact Phillip Keefe, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving at (212) 346-8650 or pkeefe@bmcc.cuny.edu. We are deeply grateful for your support.
Use your IRA-Qualified Charitable Distribution to Help During this Time of Student Need
The CARES Act of March 2020 waives the requirement for IRA owners to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) in 2020. However, the Qualified Charitable Distribution allowance (QCD), for donors 70½ or older is still in force, and the annual limit remains at $100,000. This means that at age 70½, you can still help students and use your IRA to make a QCD of up to $100,000 for the year. |
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Virtual Make-a-thon: Develop Software for Social Good
July 17
How To Financial Aid Sessions: Get Answers to Your Questions
July 20
Career Development: Reduce the Stress of Job Searching Using Mindfulness
July 21
Technology Courses Information Sessions
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