BMCC Professor Receives Homeland Security Award to Study Crowd Behavior in Major Transit Hubs
BMCC Professor Hao Tang will work with scientists at the Command, Control and Interoperability Center for Advanced Data Analysis at Rutgers University to develop innovative crowd behavior simulation software. Eventually their work will help design safe and effective evacuation models in public spaces.

Women’s Herstory Month Offers a Variety of Events
Women’s Herstory Month at BMCC is scheduled from March 1 through April 12. Featured events include panel discussions, films, live performances, workshops and readings. The month-long celebration was kicked-off with the day-long conference, Women and Power 2016 on March 2.

8th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Scheduled March 16
BMCC staff and faculty are welcome to attend the 8th Annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon to benefit the BMCC Student Emergency Fund on Wednesday, March 16 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Richard Harris Terrace. The traditional Irish corned-beef-and-cabbage luncheon will feature Irish dancing and music as well as door prizes. Admission is $25 pre-paid by March 14 and $30 at the door. To make a contribution in lieu of attending, or to make an additional contribution, please click HERE.

President Antonio Pérez delivers the 2016 State of the College address
Come be a part of this important annual event, where much of the hard work of our students, faculty and staff is acknowledged and celebrated. The address will also offer the opportunity for everyone to hear the President discuss plans for the coming year that will impact our entire college community. The Address will take place Tuesday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m., Theatre II.

Natasha Lifton, Senior Program Officer at New York Community Trust Visits BMCC
Natasha Lifton, Senior Program Officer at the New York Community Trust visited BMCC to attend a presentation on the BMCC Learning Academy in the Fiterman Conference Center on Wednesday, March 2. Ms. Lifton spoke with students, counselors and staff about their experience in the Learning Academy, and Alex Pyak, Learning Academy Director, presented an overview of the program. “From the point of admission to graduation, part of the program’s purpose is to create sustainable relationships between faculty, counselors and students,” said Pyak. BMCC President Antonio Pérez spoke to the group, noting that, “It is important to create successful models such as the Learning Academy, as we are always looking for vehicles to assist our students as they move through this large institution. The data show that student success is related to their relationships with faculty, and that is one important component this program provides.” Vice President of College Development Doris Holz was also in attendance, and Senior Vice President and Provost Karrin Wilks commented that, “Cohort programs like the BMCC Learning Academy work because of the high-impact power of small cohort, faculty and counselor engagement.” Since its inception in 2012, The BMCC Learning Academy, which is funded in part by The New York Community Trust, has served over 1,700 students.

BMCC Public Safety Offers Informative Video in Light of Recent Crises on U.S. College Campuses The BMCC Public Safety Service is here to foster the mission of the college by providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Public Safety is offering the video “Run, Hide, Fight: Surviving an Active Shooter Event” on its updated website to inform the campus of safety procedures.

BMCC Express Coming Soon! BMCC is creating a more convenient way for students and the community to receive information and services about the College and its programs — BMCC Express! This one-stop center is set to open soon in the Murray Building located at 255 Greenwich Street. BMCC Express is a centralized information stop to get quick assistance with a variety of services including Academic Programs, Admissions, Advisement, Bursar, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Services and more. Students and visitors will have access to six self-help computer stations and one-on-one consultation for questions that need more attention.

BMCC Fitness Center Now Open to BMCC Community The BMCC Fitness Center enhances the learning environment by providing programs, services and facilities that promote healthy lifestyles, build community and foster student success. The Center is open to all members of the BMCC community.

Summer Tuition Waivers
BMCC will offer Summer 2016 tuition waivers for courses counting toward degree completion to eligible, matriculating BMCC students who are New York State residents (U.S. citizen or permanent resident). Each eligible student may use no more than one tuition waiver in the summer session starting May 31, and no more than one tuition waiver in the summer session starting July 19.

Acceleration Waiver: Incoming students who have no remedial requirements will be able to receive a tuition waiver for their first credit-bearing course at BMCC. As funding is limited, all waivers will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Completion Waiver: Eligible students who have 10 or fewer credits left to complete their associate degree requirements will be able to receive a tuition waiver for one of their remaining courses. As funding is limited, all waivers will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jump Start Waiver: Eligible students who have successfully completed the CUNY Start program in spring 2016 will be able to receive a tuition waiver for a credit-bearing summer session course that counts toward their degree completion. As funding is limited, all waivers will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. As funding is limited, all waivers will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Momentum Waiver: Eligible students who have a minimum 2.5 GPA, earned at least 12 credits and were enrolled full-time in Spring 2016 will be able to receive a tuition waiver for a summer 2016 course that counts toward their degree completion. As funding is limited, all waivers will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Part-Time Momentum Waiver: Eligible students who have a minimum 2.5 GPA, earned at least 12 credits and were enrolled at least half-time in Spring 2016 will be able to receive a tuition waiver for a Summer 2016 course that counts toward degree completion. As funding is limited, all waivers will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

STEM Waiver: Eligible students who enroll in a credit-bearing mathematics, computer programming, science or Introduction to Psychology (PSY 100) course that counts toward their degree completion in Summer 2016 will be able to receive a tuition waiver for the course. As funding is limited, all waivers will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Edward Mapp, BMCC Professor Emeritus and author of African Americans and the Oscar: Decades of Struggle and Achievement, comments in a Time Magazine article, “What Chris Rock Got Wrong About the Oscars Diversity Debate”
February 29, 2016 – Time Magazine

BMCC article about Professor Hao Tang featured on home page of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) website
February 29, 2016 – Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Janice Zummo, BMCC’s new Assistant Dean of Support Services, is mentioned in Diverse Issues in Education
February 25, 2016 – Diverse Issues in Education

2016 Invest in a Future Gala: Save the Date! The BMCC Foundation 2016 Gala, Invest in a Future, will be held Monday, June 6, 2016 at Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty Street, 6:00 p.m. cocktails; 7:00 p.m. dinner and program. This year’s Honoree is Don Callahan, Citigroup Head of Operations & Technology, and another honoree is to be announced. Proceeds benefit the BMCC Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Hyacinth Camillieri, 212-220-8020 or hcamillieri@bmcc.cuny.edu.

BMCC Professor Fred Peskoff Establishes Award
Fred Peskoff, BMCC Mathematics Professor, Chair of the Mathematics Department and Foundation Board member of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) recently established The Peskoff Award, to be presented annually to an AMATYC Project ACCCESS fellow who has contributed to the profession of mathematics instruction and taught students in their first two years of college.

BMCC Alumni Council Encourages Participation in Events and Networking
BMCC’s Alumni Council was formed to invite BMCC alumni who are interested in strengthening relationships between alumni and the college. For information contact Joy Cooper, Director of Development, at jcooper@bmcc.cuny.edu.

Ways to Give
The BMCC Foundation is grateful for contributions of all types and at all levels. Learn about the ways you can help ensure student success and make a difference at BMCC. Donate to BMCC.

Free Tax Preparation
Through April 15

Microsoft Excel Workshops – Sign Up Now
Sessions are available March 5, 12, 19 and April 2

Characters in Formation: Faculty Development Grant Presentations by Roger Foster and Mariya Komolova
March 8

How to Get Back on Track When You’re on Academic Probation
March 10 and April 14

Learn About Upcoming Events at the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship

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