By Matt Hirsch
As campus life makes a comeback, Brooklyn College President Michelle Anderson addressed some important updates for the BC community to take note of in her latest email on Monday, Mar. 28.
Notably, all Brooklyn College community members have access to campus safety escort services. Those feeling uncomfortable leaving campus by themselves can contact campus safety at 718-951-5511 to request a campus safety officer to walk them to their train station or vehicle. Escort requests should be made at least twenty minutes in advance, Anderson noted.
The Women’s Center is also planning a self-defense class, “specifically to address personal safety concerns,” according to the letter. This announcement comes in the midst of a rise in “on-campus conflict” President Anderson spoke about at the last Faculty Council meeting.
Now that the Brooklyn College campus has reopened, students looking for work-study or part-time employment are in luck. The college is offering employment opportunities to students through Hire BC for the first time since the pandemic began. “As the campus is fully operational, work study and part-time CA jobs are now available on campus that provide students with financial support,” wrote Anderson in the email.
Nobel Laureate and Brooklyn College alum Leymah Gbowee is giving a speech in the Tanger Auditorium on Apr. 8. She’ll be discussing her experiences as a leader in the nonviolent women’s peace movement that played a role in ending the Liberian civil war. Those unable to make it to the event can watch a livestream available on Brooklyn College’s YouTube page.
Mental health counseling is also available to any and all Brooklyn College community members who are struggling. Students can schedule confidential sessions by sending an email to BCPersonalCounseling@gmail.com. Faculty and staff are encouraged to use the CUNY Work/Live Program.
Anderson ended the email with a reminder that Ramadan began on Apr. 1, and for the BC community to be considerate toward the Muslim community members who may be fasting.