Call for Proposals: CUNY CUE Conference 2017
All CUNY faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals no later than February 15, 2017 for the CUNY CUE Conference 2017, scheduled on May 5, 2017 at BMCC. This year’s focus, Accelerating Progress, Accelerating Equity: Improving Student Success in Developmental and Gateway Courses, serves as an opportunity to share evidence-based practice across CUNY aimed at improving student success, retention and graduation, and successful transfer. Visit the CUE Conference website to learn more: https://cue.commons.gc.cuny.edu

Study Abroad Expands to Include Four Destinations
The BMCC Study Abroad program is distinguished by its variety of destinations. These include Nanjing, China; Montreal, Quebec; Oviedo, Spain; Kasos, Greece and Tuscany, Italy. In Summer 2017, the program will expand to the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Southern Italy and Peru.

Keep Moving Toward a Healthier Lifestyle
In addition to maintaining a healthy diet, committing to a consistent exercise routine will deliver positive results, according to BMCC Health Education professors.

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center Presents Monk in Motion: The Next Face of Jazz
Three finalists in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition — Orrin Evans (pianist/ bandleader, 1999 finalist), Charenee Wade (vocalist, 2010 finalist) and David Gibson (trombone, 2003 finalist) — perform on February 4, February 18 and March 4, respectively.

BMCC Students Encouraged to Apply for Opportunity
BMCC students are encouraged to Apply NOW for The DO School Innovate NYC 2017 Challenge! BMCC has teamed up with the DO School and 10 other NYC higher education institutions to create a new landmark program within New York City’s higher education landscape: Innovate NYC. This program offers students from the participating universities and colleges a unique opportunity to launch their careers as changemakers within their communities and learn invaluable entrepreneurial skills. Through a curated co-creation method, together with 19 other participants, students will tackle a real-life challenge set by the City of New York: to find new and innovative approaches for a world class industrial park to engage its workers in ways that save the environment and build community across the city. The first 100 students to submit their application will automatically receive invitations to the first skills-building workshop, a day-long event focusing on enhancing your capacity for ideation. In 2016, BMCC Liberal Arts major Mackendy Blanc (pictured above, center) was selected to join a cohort of citywide college students to help link nonprofits with resources through global education platform the Do School. Watch video here. Questions can be directed to the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning at BMCC by emailing experience@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Nominations Open for BMCC Distinguished Teaching Award
The BMCC Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes faculty who "incite intellectual curiosity in students, inspire colleagues both within and outside his or her department, and demonstrate effective and innovative pedagogy with clear evidence of student learning gains,” says Senior Vice President and Provost Karrin Wilks. To nominate full-time tenured professors, full-time lecturers with CCE, and adjunct faculty who have taught for 10 or more semesters at BMCC, contact Lisa St. Hill, lsthill@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Application Period for CUNY Cultural Corps Opens January 16
CUNY Cultural Corps is a pipeline for BMCC students and alumni into NYC arts and culture institutions. On January 16, 2017, the application period will open for current students to participate in the 2017-2018 Academic Year program. For more information, go to www.cuny.edu/culturalcorps. You can also email culturalcorps@cuny.edu or experience@bmcc.cuny.edu, or visit the Office of Internships and Experiential Learning.

BMCC Promotes Environment Free of Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment BMCC is committed to ensuring an environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. Complaints of unlawful discrimination or harassment should be reported to Odelia Levy, Chief Diversity Officer and Special Advisor to the President, at Olevy@bmcc.cuny.edu or (212) 220-1236. If you witness or experience unlawful discrimination or harassment after hours and need immediate assistance, contact BMCC Public Safety at (212) 220-7080. Click here to review CUNY Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy.

Two-Phase Renovation of Bathrooms in 199 Chambers Street Building Continues
A two-phase capital project to renovate the bathrooms at 199 Chambers Street is creating greater accessibility as well as upgrades. While North Side bathrooms are renovated in the first phase, the BMCC community is encouraged to use bathrooms on the South Side.

BMCC Art Professor Robert Bunkin is among featured artists at Center for Contemporary Art exhibit
Jan. 4, 2017 — PRLog

Siri Berg exhibit in Shirley Fiterman Art Center receives rave review
Dec. 29, 2016 — The Tribeca Tribune

Susan Malpiedi (Nursing, ’98) recognized by International Nurses Association
Dec. 22, 2016 — PRBuzz, PR News Channel

Commentary on developmental education by Provost Karrin Wilks featured
Dec. 21, 2016 — AACC 21st Century Center

Are You Looking to Lose Weight in 2017?
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, BMCC and Workwell can help. To learn about joining Weight Watchers meetings at BMCC, contact Lori Mazzola, lmazzola@bmcc.cuny.edu

Reminder for New Wage Works Card Users
BMCC employees who have received a new Wage Works card and are prompted to provide their ID number to activate it, should use the last four digits of the reference number on their pay stub. For more information, contact the BMCC Office of Human Resources, (212) 220-8300.

Rosemary Christoff Dolan Establishes Named Endowment Scholarship in Honor of her Brother, Professor Gerald Christoff In honor of her late brother Gerald Christoff (1935-2014), who taught critical thinking in the Academic Literacy and Linguistics Department at BMCC from 2006 to 2013, Rosemary Christoff Dolan has established the Gerald Christoff Endowed Scholarship Fund to benefit BMCC students. Before joining the faculty at BMCC, Gerald Christoff devoted more than a half century to his career as a pianist and classical composer, writing more than 100 works of contemporary classical music and performing widely. When he began his second career at BMCC "he exclaimed, ‘Imagine! I’m getting paid to exchange ideas with these bright young minds’,” says Ms. Dolan. “It is heartening to know that his love of knowledge will live on through his students and that others will continue to find meaning in his music.” To design the endowment of your choice, contact the Foundation office at (212) 220-8020.

CUNY Campaign Extended to January 13 for Donations from BMCC Faculty and Staff
The deadline for contributing to the CUNY Campaign has been extended to January 13. BMCC faculty and staff are invited to donate via a payroll deduction, which allows for spreading a pledge over an entire year. A one-time gift by credit card or check is also an option. Please click here to make a contribution.

BMCC Invites Alumni to Networking Event
BMCC alumni are invited to Fiterman Art Gallery, located at 245 Greenwich Street, to enjoy the exhibit SIRI BERG, “In Color” and network with peers. BMCC Professor and alumnus Joel Barker `06 will be our featured speaker. The event is scheduled 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., January 30, 2017. Cost is $5. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by January 23 at: http://gvgb.co/Jan30Mixer For more information email: alumni@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Help Make a Difference
The BMCC Faculty/Staff campaign provides scholarship and emergency support to BMCC students, 90% of whom need financial assistance to reach their educational goals. By donating just $25 to $100, you can help the college raise over $80,000 for students. Here are four ways to give:

• Make a donation online.
• Text your donation to BMCC at (646) 876-2622.
• Send your check, payable to the BMCC Foundation, via interoffice mail to the Office of College Development, F1330. (Please note, you can designate your donation to your department.)
• Donate via a payroll deduction (click HERE) through the CUNY Campaign for Voluntary Charitable Giving.

New York City Internship Fair
Jan. 11

Free Tax Preparation by Single Stop
Jan. 23

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Women’s Basketball
BMCC vs Nassau CC, 12:00 p.m., Jan. 7
BMCC vs Orange County CC, 6:00 p.m., Jan. 12

Men’s Basketball
BMCC vs Nassau CC, 2:00 p.m., Jan. 7

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