Bronx Community College Kicks Off CUNY Month with Ribbon Cutting For Newly-Renovated Quadrangle

As part of Bronx Community College's observance of "November is CUNY Month," the annual celebration of The City University of New York, BCC is hosting a formal ribbon cutting ceremony for its extensively renovated Quadrangle. Officials from across the city and state will be in attendance.

The Quadrangle completes the vision of the campus begun by legendary architect Stanford White at the turn of the last century. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects, it provides an important outdoor space that can be enjoyed by members of the BCC community, as well as visitors to the only community college in America with architecture that has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Ringed by the work of three generations of master builders, the Quadrangle boasts pedestrian pathways, ornamental trees and other plantings, benches and tables, bicycle racks, lamps and a broad lawn for future Commencements. It is also has Wi-Fi.

The guest list for the ribbon-cutting includes CUNY Chancellor James B. Milliken, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., State Senator Gustavo Rivera, State Assembly members Victor M. Pichardo, Latoya Joyner, Mark Gjonaj, Michael Benedetto, Jeffrey Dinowitz, Carmen E. Arroyo, Marcos A. Crespo and New York City Council Members Fernando Cabrera, Vanessa L. Gibson, Annabel Palma, AnDrew Cohen, James Vacca and Andy King.

The ceremony will be emceed by BCC President Thomas A. Isekenegbe. Refreshments will be served.

About Bronx Community College

Bronx Community College of the City University of New York offers more than 30 academic programs that prepare students for careers and to continue their education at four-year colleges. Located on a 45-acre tree-lined campus, BCC is home to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, the country's first hall of fame. The College provides its approximately 11,500 students with quality academic programs, outstanding faculty, and flexible class schedules. BCC is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), with students representing approximately 100 countries. In October 2012, the BCC campus was declared a National Historic Landmark, becoming the country's first community college campus to receive such a designation. For more information about Bronx Community College, visit www.bcc.cuny.edu.