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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Agenda

Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 1 PM

Location: H-205

  • ●  Welcome members.

  • ●  Old Business

    • ○  Approval of May 2023 minutes

    • ○  Amazon wish list

● New

  • ○  Pantry Schedule and time limits on student and faculty volunteers

  • ○  Library liaison: Professor Mi-Seon Kim (Christine) with Library staff Professor

    Quintas Pinder and Natasha Thomas, Professor Neera Mohess

  • ○  Rolling cart: contact Angela Gmuca

  • ○  Donations to the pantry- (Ronni)

    • Stop and shop nbc4 news on 9/5/23 with food and monetary check donation $7500.

    • Lucille A. Bova endowment and hygiene products per semester

    • Picture of Mr. and Mrs. Bova

  • ○  Food pantry availability for QCC employees

  • ○  Policy re: Food donations, student volunteers

  • ○  Student Requests in pantry log (: oil, eggs, water)

  • ○  Recommended by Dr. Tai: CUNY Food Pantry; “Purple Apron Food Pantry at

    Hunter College “supplied primarily by the nonprofit, Food Bank for NYC

    ■ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/14/nyregion/newyorktoday/food- pantry-college-students.html?searchResultPosition=2

  • ○  NYC Food Pantry Lists and LGBTQ Food Assistance Pantry schedule.

    ■ https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/generationnyc/lgbtq-food- assistance/#section-queens

  • ○  Ideas for fall 2023: student ambassadors/champions for advocating for food insecurity, service-learning projects, Creating a recipe contest for the fall!

  • ○  Proposed Thanksgiving Drive Date

 

Committee Links

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.