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Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Month

April 1, 2025

Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

Dear Colleagues, 

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month is a month-long celebration honoring the history, culture, and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. It occurs every May; however, at Queensborough, we observe it in April. We have chosen to celebrate in April because classes end in mid-May, and community members are typically inundated with multiple commitments related to the end of the academic year. By intentionally choosing April, we ensure the month receives the dedicated attention and recognition it deserves. 

AAPI Month, which began as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week in 1979, became a month-long observance in 1992. This month, we are excited to celebrate with those in our community who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander. 

Throughout the month, you will notice a variety of campus programs designed to provide enjoyable learning opportunities that highlight our community’s connections to the cultures we celebrate. These programs will also create opportunities to connect with colleagues. You can find the full calendar of events hereLast week, the Association of Indians in America (AIA) NY Chapter and Queensborough’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a Holi celebration on the Great Lawn. It was a wonderful opportunity for our entire community to participate in a vibrant festival that marks the beginning of spring, symbolizing the season’s renewal, life, and hope. Please  use this link  to enjoy pictures from the day. 

Finally, please make plans to join us on  Thursday, April 10, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm  in the SUL for "The AAPI Mashup: Stories, Soundtracks, and Snacks!”  a campus-wide celebration to kick off the month and launch the calendar. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Sincerely,

Chris

Dr. Christine Mangino
President, Queensborough Community College

The Cabinet

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The CUNY Board of Trustees mandates that each College in the City University of New York have a Governance Plan and Governance Body with mixed constituencies. Such bodies will deal with policy matters for the college and for the University. Queensborough has its own Governance Plan. That plan creates the Academic Senate as the local governing body and it has its own Bylaws of the Academic Senate and there are also the Bylaws of the Faculty, both of which need to be consistent with the QCC Governance Plan. The Senate and faculty have authority to alter their bylaws. Only the CUNY BOT may alter the Governance Plan upon request from the College being formally submitted from at least two of the following constituencies: the President, the Faculty or the Students supported by formal referenda.

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Dr. Christine Mangino

President

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Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed

Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs

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Stephen Di Dio

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Strategic Initiatives and Advancement

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Dr. Gissette Forte

Vice President for Finance and Administration

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Dr. Amaris Matos

Assistant Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

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Dr. Brian Mitra

Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management

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Lanaia DuBose

Chief of Staff

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Lois Florman

Executive Counsel and Labor Designee

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Nelmy Negrete

Executive Director for Human Resources



The Strategic Plan

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The strategic planning process, which is a college-wide effort, produces two kinds of documents: the annual strategic plan or "goals and targets" and the annual "goals and targets report" or completion report. Strategic planning at the college is a process that produces an annual strategic plan based on the strategic priorities of the college and an annual completion report that demonstrates the degree to which the institution has met its goals and objectives for the year.

The process is informed by the input from academic departments, college divisions, HEO and student feedback, and year-long consultation with the College Advisory Planning Committee (CAPC), which comprises the senior leadership of the college, the faculty, and the students.


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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.