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Queensborough Celebrates Native American Heritage Month 2024!

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The November winners of the Queensborough Community CARES Award are Michele McLoughlin and Mary Flohr.

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Students Sitting At Table During Amplifying Student Voices Convening event

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Queensborough Students Discuss Equity And Democracy At National Event

Earlier this month, Queensborough Community College was one of 40 institutions hosting the Amplifying Student Voices Convening, a nationwide hybrid event.

In partnership with two national organizations, the students got together with their peers to discuss how to develop a sense of belonging in higher education.

Street level of City Life Art Piece by Rafi

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I Want People To See Themselves Through Visions Of 'City Life'

Whether it's India, the United States or anywhere else, the world is rife with injustice. We witness death, violence and discrimination on a daily basis, and treat it as a fact of life.

Through his art, one high school student seeks to address our increasing loss of humanity — and hopefully put things back on track.

Kat Griefen, Program Coordinator and Faculty Member, Gallery and Museum Studies, Art & Design Department

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What Museums Want, Queensborough's Gallery and Museum Students Have

“It was a mystical experience handling artifacts in the African art collection,” said Queen Hall, who participated in the QCC Art Gallery internship this past summer. I could feel the life, the essence of the person who created the piece. When I was younger, I was fearful of African deities but now, I understand the cross-cultural connection between content and diaspora.”

Queen is a full-time, second semester student in the Gallery & Museum Studies (GMS) program at Queensborough.

building with umbrellas during a police siege

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'Squatters' Screening Offers Up a Little-Known Slice of New York History

What does a story from the late '80s about a group of squatters in an abandoned building on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, and our community at Queensborough have in common?

As it turns out, quite a lot.

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The World is Right Here in this Room

There was palpable excitement among first semester students who gathered in QPAC to hear Vietnamese American author, poet, and performance artist, lê thị diễm thúy speak on the Welcome Read Text ll: While the Earth Sleeps, We Travel: Stories, Poetry, and Art from Young Refugees Around the World, as part of the kick-off lecture series. This event took place on October 1, in QPAC.

students who attended the Leaders and Learners Appreciation Breakfas, a breakfast with local elected officials and Cabinet members

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Leaders and Learners Appreciation Breakfast

Several Queensborough students got the rare opportunity to share breakfast and conversation with elected officials in Queens. The Leaders and Learners Appreciation Breakfast was a chance to thank the legislators for their support and allow them to get to know some of the students and share stories about themselves and their careers.

Legislators at the breakfast included Queens Borough President Donovan Richards; NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.; NYS Senator John Liu; NYS Senator Jessica Ramos; Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein; Assemblymember Catalina Cruz; Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas; Assemblymember Nily Rozic; Assemblymember Clyde Vanel; Assemblymember David Weprin; and NY Council Member Linda Lee. Jeffrey Rodus, CUNY Vice Chancellor for Government Affairs, also attended the breakfast.

Ryan Sandberg wearing QCC baseball uniform

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Another Home Run in a Long List of Hits for Ryan Sandberg

Former Queensborough All-American pitcher Ryan Sandberg won the Frontier League Championship on September 14 as a member of the Quebec Capitales.

"We're proud of Ryan and what he's been able to accomplish in his college and professional career since moving on from QCC,” said Jon Hochberg, Director of Athletics. “He came to us under recruited and coming off an injury in high school, and he's turned the opportunity into a highly successful and decorated career at the 4-year level and now the professional ranks. "

Sandberg, who majored in Liberal Arts & Sciences said, “I love baseball and I’m equally driven to do well academically. I was in good hands with Queensborough on both fronts.”

Hispanic Heritage Month celebration banner

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Queensborough Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month

Don’t let anyone tell you Queensborough Community College can’t throw a party.

No, not the type that is one disgruntled neighbor away from a surprise visit from the police. Rather, this one was a celebration of culture.

We are in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month, and for the first time the Hispanic/Latinx Faculty and Staff Association introduced themselves to the campus and lead the College’s Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off event.

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Constellations of Connection in a Welcoming Community

The John N Gardner Institute, which works with organizations to increase institutional responsibility for improving outcomes, visited Queensborough Community College on September 18 to learn more about what Queensborough does to create a sense of belonging on campus. After touring the campus and meeting with students, the visit ended with an event in the QCC Art Gallery, where board members from the Gardner Institute led a discussion centered on the transformative power of connections that students make with peers, faculty, and staff during college.

Jamal Biggs, Director of Male Resource Center, next to wardrobe

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Opportunity Knocks at this Closet Door

Sitting in a cushioned chair in the social gathering area of the Male Resource Center (MRC) Jamal Biggs, Director of the MRC, reflected on what motivated him to create the Vault, a collection of pre-loved professional attire available for students. “The inspiration was the result of talking with students over time about their goals to be successful not just in the classroom but when attending professional networking opportunities and other events. Out of these talks grew the idea to provide an additional resource, one that can help MRC students further develop personal, social and leadership skills –get that extra boost when it comes time to apply to a four-year school or interview for a job.”

Isabel Torres wearing QCC athletic uniform and holding volleyball

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Newly Elected SGA President Knows Being Vulnerable Allows for Better Connection

“When you think about it, the first day of school is the first day of school for all students, whether you are five or fifty,” said Isabel Torres, a second-year student majoring in business administration and Queensborough’s newly elected President of the Student Government Association (SGA). “It is about taking that brave first step to meet new people and make long-lasting connections. It is so important to know that you are not alone.”

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Queensborough Club Fair Draws Hundreds of Students

“It feels awesome here!” exclaimed Bela Lo-Destro, a first semester student majoring in music. “I’ve already made lots of friends and the environment is great.” When asked if she would be visiting the different club tables, she laughed, “I only have two minutes to grab a snow cone before my convocation class.” (Convocation is a mandatory class taken in tandem with Individual Study in Music Performance.)

Mahira Bryant, a voice major, stood in the snow cone line with Bela. Mahira said, “I love the scenery here and want to look around to see what interests me.”

Vice President Mitra and President Mangino with Reine Sarmiento, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management (CUNY)

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Fabulous Energy Brings Everyone Together on First Day of Fall Semester

Vice President Mitra and President Mangino with Reine Sarmiento, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management (CUNY)

Volunteers at the front gate and at the welcome tables greeted a steady stream of incoming students last Wednesday, the first day of the fall semester. Students convened on the Quad to learn about the diverse courses and activities offered but mostly to have a fun time enjoying ice cream, BBQ and listening to DJ’s Remix.

Dr. Sarbani Ghoshal, Assistant Professor, holding award

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1.34 -Million- Dollar Grant is Awarded to Queensborough Community College from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bridges to the Baccalaureate Training Program

Empowering research-oriented students to smoothly transition to biomedical baccalaureate programs and beyond is the driving force behind a 1.34-million-dollar grant awarded to Queensborough Community College from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Bridges to the Baccalaureate Training Program (T34- Maximizing Access to Research). Queensborough will serve as the lead institution for this five-year proposal which began on August 1, 2024.

Queensborough graduate Jeanette Manmohan, ‘24

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It Took Only One Still Life to be Reborn as an Artist

Queensborough graduate Jeanette Manmohan, ‘24, was Awarded the Womens Forum Education Fund Scholarship for $10,000, last spring geared toward women over the age of 35 who overcome obstacles to continue their education.

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“The world won't wait; you must go and get it.”

As we prepare to welcome new students for the fall 2024 semester, we are still beaming about our 2024 graduates. Their stories are an inspiration to new students beginning this month.

Jeanmarie McDonald's tenacity is one of those amazing stories. Learn more about her journey to graduation.