October 28th, 2009 | LaGuardia Community College
October 27, 2009–November will see a potpourri of educational activities and cultural events at LaGuardia Community College as part of CUNY Month—a University-wide celebration where all CUNY campuses will be hosting a wide range of educational programs and events for city residents.
Scheduled are open houses, information sessions, and tours for high school students, recent graduates, and transfer students who are interested in learning about the college’s academic programs, educational opportunities, admissions policy, and financial aid packages. Also included in the line-up are theater performances, conferences and short story readings and discussions.
The theme of CUNY Month this year is “The Success Express.” “LaGuardia Community College is surely riding the ‘Success Express,’” said Dr Gail O. Mellow, President of LaGuardia Community College. “Our enrollment is surging as an increasing number of city residents are discovering that the College is the ticket to higher education and a bright future. Here our students, who make up one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, are taught in a nurturing and supportive environment by an outstanding group of faculty.”
Among LaGuardia’s student stars who jumped on the Success Express, is Erica Nickle who went from the practical nursing certificate program to the nursing degree program and is now working in Brookdale Hospital’s operating room. And there is James Moss who is enrolled in the criminal justice program where he will get his associate degree at LaGuardia and then transfer to John Jay College of Criminal Justice for his bachelor’s degree. Also on board is Virginia Ramirez, ’07, who developed her English skills in LaGuardia’s ESL program, went on to earn her Associate degree in Theater and Communication at the College and is now working toward her Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism at Brooklyn College. Baba Boubacar, a native of Niger, is pursuing his Associate degree in International Business at LaGuardia, with his hopes set on earning a Bachelor’s at Baruch or City College.
All the events will be held in the college’s main building at 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City. For more information on the CUNY Month events and to make a reservation call (718) 482-5000 or visit LaGuardia’s CUNY Month page: http://www.laguardia.edu/CUNYmonth/
Following are some of the events offered:
November 3 Campus Tour
3 p.m.
Main Building Welcome Center
November 4 Workshop: “What do you want to be? Discover your career options”
Find out the documents you need to apply for financial aid through FAFSA
Fee: $25
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Room TBD
Must register to attend. To register online: http://www.peopleware.net/ace ; by phone: (718) 482-7244; in person: M-141.
For more information: (718) 482-5966
November 5 Short Takes on Literature: Sandra Cisneros–“Never Marry a Mexican” and Junot Diaz—“Fiesta”
Join a short story reading and discussion group
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Library Conference Room
November 5 Workshop: Career Activities for Teens
Discover your strengths and interests, and create a Career and Live Portfolio to
learn about colleges that are right for you.
Fee: $49.99 + $15 registration
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Room TBD
For more information: (718) 482-5334
November 7 Information Session
Information on LaGuardia’s academic offerings for prospective students
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Room M-149
Nov. 7-8 LPAC Presents: Around the World in 24 Hours—The Internationalists
An annual events hosted by The Internationalists, spanning 24 hours and held live in multiple venues around the world linked together using the best in Internet technologies. Performers are able to interact with each other, panel discussions are given a wide and vast audience, and people online have the opportunity to chat and share their experiences in real time while performances take place.
Tickets: $24/$12
5 p.m.
Little and Mainstage Theatre
For more information/tickets: (718) 482-5151
Nov. 10 Campus Tour
6 p.m.
Main Building Welcome Center
Nov. 11 Workshop: “How to Select a CUNY College and Complete the CUNY Application
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Room TBD
Must register to attend workshop. To register online: http://www.peopleware.net/ace ; by phone: (718) 482-7244; in person: M-141
Nov. 12 Short Takes on Literature: Hisaye Yamamato—“Seventeen Syllables” and Stephanie Vaughn—“Able, Baker, Charlie, Dog”
Short story reading and group discussion
Nov. 12 Mini Open House – for adults 25 years and up
Discover and explore new career opportunities in: criminal justice; radiologic
technology; travel, tourism and hospitality management; veterinary technology; and electrical engineering
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Poolside Cafe
Nov. 14 Information Session in Spanish
Learn about LaGuardia’s academic offerings
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Room M-149
Nov. 14 LPAC Presents: “Dina Denis Dance”
The troupe presents “Pieces of Life,” a program developed collaboratively with
dancers, musicians and film/media artists. The program will feature three
premieres and repertory works.
Tickets: advance–$15; at the door–$20
8 p.m.
Little Theatre
Call LPAC box office at (718) 482-5151
Nov. 17 Campus Tour
3 p.m.
Main Building Welcome Center
Nov. 18-20 Small Business Training and Matchmaker Conference
Training workshops for prime contractors, government agency officials and
small business owners.
Fee: $100pp/small businesses; $225pp/prime contactors, government agencies
and PTACs
Westchester Marriott—670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown
To register visit: www.regonline.com/NYMM2009
Nov. 19 Short Takes on Literature: Amina Gautier—“Dance for Me” and David Wong Louie—“Cold Hearted”
Short story reading and group discussion
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Library Conference Room
Nov. 19 Online Open House: Log on to chat live with LaGuardia faculty and staff.
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Log on to www.laguardia.edu/onlineopenhouse
Nov. 20 Conference: “Creating an Inclusive Society—Revisiting the American Dream”
The conference will cover how we as a community deal with the issues of hate
Fee: $15
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Little Theatre
Nov. 21 Information Session Offered in Chinese
Information about LaGuardia’s academic offerings
10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Room M-149
Nov. 24 Campus Tour
6 p.m.
Main Building Welcome Center
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Located in Long Island City, Queens in New York City, LaGuardia Community College, part of the City University of New York, is a nationally recognized leader among community colleges. Founded in 1971, the College is recognized as an innovator in educating students who are under prepared for college work and/or are not primary English speakers. A catalyst for development in western Queens and beyond, LaGuardia serves New Yorkers and immigrants from 163 countries through over 50 majors and certificate programs, enabling career advancement and transfer to four-year colleges at twice the national average. Visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.
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