It seems impossible to believe, but at the time I am writing this message, I’m on my way to join the 3rd of our 4 new student orientation events. Dorm move-in day was last Saturday and I’m now beginning to see the faces of colleagues coming back from that last bit of summer vacation.
I remember as a kid riding in the family car about this time of year. My mother would point out the few, early achieving maple leaves that had begun their autumnal turn, and chortle with joy, thinking of her seven kids returning to school and giving her some peace. I hope this note doesn’t… Read More »
Do you love the outdoors and want to gain the confidence (and leadership experience) so you can lead your own hiking groups? If so, then please join us on September 9th for our first-annual CCNY-AMC Outdoor Leadership Training where you will learn specific safety, navigational, and leadership skills required for leading hiking trips in the great outdoors. The Outdoors Project at CCNY in collaboration with our partners at the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) have specifically crafted this outdoor leadership training for alumni, students, faculty, and staff.
With this training, you… Read More »
Dear Members of the Campus Community,
We are writing to let you know that after years of service, often under some pretty trying circumstances, Felix Lam has accepted a position in another organization. His last day on campus will be August 3rd.
Anyone who witnessed Felix making his way to Wingate Hall before 8:30 AM every day, or coming back into his car at 8 PM at night understands how much of himself Felix gave to this institution. The core offices that he has overseen—finance, purchasing, bursar and HR—constitute some of the most crucial areas to the smooth… Read More »
Dear Faculty and Staff,
A number of you have contacted us with concerns about the effect of the Canadian wild fires on our air quality and I write to let you know that we take these concerns seriously. If you are concerned about your health under these circumstances, the following options are available until the conditions improve:\
* If you are teaching in person, you may temporarily move your class online provided that you notify each of your students and are prepared to make accommodations for any students who are unable to connect virtually.… Read More »
Dear Colleagues,
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Mario H. Ramirez as Associate Dean and Chief Librarian at City College, effective May 1, 2023.
Dr. Ramirez’s rich and varied experience as an archivist, scholar, and information professional provide an outstanding basis for his work in the CCNY Libraries. Most recently as Head of Special Collections and Archives at the California State University, Los Angeles, his vision and leadership supported the equitable representation of immigrants, women, LGBTQIA communities and communities of color in special… Read More »
Greetings from the Office of the President!
We are absolutely thrilled by the amount of excitement, and responses we've received for our first ever Wilderness First Aid training program. With that being said, we are at our maximum number of spots and are closing registration for now.
If you are still interested in future events from the Outdoors Project, such as hiking, camping, and other retreats we have coming down the line, please fill out this Google Form and we will keep you in the loop as we continue to roll-out new programming.
Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm,… Read More »
Greetings from the Office of the President!
We are absolutely thrilled by the amount of excitement, and responses we've received for our first ever Wilderness First Aid training program. With that being said, we are at our maximum number of spots and are closing registration for now.
If you are still interested in future events from the Outdoors Project, such as hiking, camping, and other retreats we have coming down the line, please fill out this Google Form and we will keep you in the loop as we continue to roll-out new programming.
Thank you everyone for your enthusiasm,… Read More »
Want to learn a new skill that could save a life?
As part of our CCNY-AMC Outdoors Partnership (Appalachian Mountain Club), we are excited to announce that we have an opportunity to offer a limited number of certified Wilderness First Aid training spots to our campus community (details below). We have 12 spots available to faculty, staff, and students, who are interested in joining this trip. We may be able to add more if there is an interest in expanding this year's program. Please see the details below.
If you are interested or want to recommend students or your teams, please… Read More »
To view the transcript: Open the video on YouTube, click the three dots, and click "Show Transcript"
Dear Faculty and Staff Members,
As you are aware, we are in a serious budget crisis and I'd like to share with you information regarding the budget cuts. Therefore, I will be holding a Town Hall around these issues, so that we are all aware of what we are facing.
The Town Hall will take place on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm in Shepard Hall, room 250.
A recording of this Town Hall will be posted on the President's page of our website.
Sincerely,
Vince Boudreau
President
Last Updated: 09/04/2019 22:05