May 3, 2024
Colleagues:
As the calendar turns to May and as we enter Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, I hope this note finds you well. I know many of us were away from campus for Spring Break and I trust you have returned with a renewed sense of energy and purpose as we enter the home stretch of our academic year.
The week was a tumultuous one for higher education, and CUNY is not immune from these challenges. With tensions understandably high, we were nonetheless able to conduct our routine business operations and make preparations for the remaining few weeks of the spring semester. On Monday evening, I attended a pair of CUNY Board of Trustee committee meetings where, among other things, our honorary degree recipient, Rear Admiral Zeita Merchant, USCG, was approved for recognition (read more about Rear Admiral Merchant here). RADM Merchant will be joined on the dais and speaking platform by this year’s Valedictorian Laura Kaplan (BS in Computer Science and Mathematics), and Salutatorian Kai White (BA in English), chosen from among a number of highly qualified nominees. Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees!
On Tuesday, I delivered welcoming remarks to the Mayor’s Small Business Resource Fair, where dozens of local entrepreneurs learned about the resources available to them via the Small Business Development Center, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce (with whom we are celebrating 50 years of partnership!), and other agencies. It was a powerful reminder of the role that the College plays in the local community, and a testament to the impact that we have beyond our campus. That afternoon, I met with outgoing Student Government President Luke Katz to discuss year-end projects, summer initiatives, and transition plans as he prepares to graduate. Luke has been a tremendous partner and I am sure he will make us proud as an alumnus—our incoming SGA President, Adrian Rosales, has big shoes to fill, indeed!
The week also saw significant displays of student accomplishment. On Wednesday, I met with several students from the Department of Engineering and Environmental Science (EES) to discuss their experiences, particularly as they relate to applied learning activities and internships in those majors. As part of CUNY’s Inclusive Economy Initiative, EES majors receive immersive, hands-on experience and regularly interact with career advisors and industry liaisons. This allows for immersive real-world opportunities that allow them to link their theoretical learning with practical applications. Many thanks to Chairperson Neo Antoniades and Industrial Advisor Nicole Bagliore for the invitation to meet our students and learn from their experiences. The following day, I attended one of the highlights of our academic year, our annual Undergraduate Conference on Research, Scholarship, and the Arts. With poster presentations representing 20 academic departments, an art and music exposition, and film screenings and poetry readings, it is clear that student research, scholarship, and creative activity is alive and well at the College of Staten Island. I was amazed by not just the quantity but even more by the quality of the work on display, and appreciate the effort that went into producing what we saw. Our students are second to none, but their accomplishments would not be possible but for the mentorship and guidance of their faculty mentors: undergraduate research is a key component to student success, and to our retention and enrollment efforts. Many thanks to all who made this event such a success, especially the Office of the Associate Provost under the leadership of Laxmi Ramasubramanian!
My week ended with a series of meetings with Central Office and local college governance leaders. The events of the past several days have been all-consuming (involving several meetings each day) and concerning: keeping clear and open lines of communication with our partners at CUNY and with one another is a main determinant in keeping our campus not just functional but safe. I appreciate the hard work of our Public Safety team in doing that, and your own partnership in ensuring that our campus remains one marked by civility and mutual respect. Thank you for making CSI a destination where all feel included, valued, and welcomed.
Until next time, and with wishes for a Blessed Orthodox Easter for those who celebrate,
Timothy G. Lynch, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
President, College of Staten Island
The City University of New York
2800 Victory Blvd, SI, NY 10314
718.982.2400
Communications
2024
- May 3, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- April 19, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- April 12, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- March 22, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- March 15, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- March 8, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- February 23, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- February 16, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- February 9, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- February 2, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- January 26, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- January 19, 2024: A Message from President Lynch
- January 10, 2024: A Message from President Lynch re: Administrative Changes
2023
- December 15, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- December 8, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- December 1, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- November 17, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- November 10, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- November 3, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- October 27, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- October 20, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- October 13, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- October 9, 2023: Statement from President Timothy G. Lynch
- October 6, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- September 29, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- September 22, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- September 15, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- September 8, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- September 7, 2023: Reaffirmation of Commitment to Diversity / Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action
- September 1, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- August 25, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- August 10, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- July 27, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- July 13, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- June 29, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- June 15, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- June 2, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- May 26, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- May 19, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- May 5, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- April 28, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- April 21, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- April 14, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- April 7, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- March 31, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- March 24, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- March 23, 2023: Loss of a Member of the CSI Campus Community
- March 10, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- March 3, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- February 24, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- February 17, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- February 10, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- February 3, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- January 30, 2023: Statement on Murder of Tyre Nichols
- January 27, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- January 20, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
- January 13, 2023: A Message from President Lynch
2022
- December 16, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- December 15, 2022: An Important Message from President Lynch
- December 9, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- December 2, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- November 18, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- November 11, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- October 28, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- October 21, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- October 07, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- September 30, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- September 23, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- September 16, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- September 9, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- September 7, 2022: President Lynch's Annual Reaffirmation of the College of Staten Island's Commitment to Diversity, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action
- September 6, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- September 2, 2022: Transitions in the Office of Academic Affairs
- September 2, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- August 30, 2022: Important Announcement from President Lynch
- August 26, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- August 19, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- August 11, 2022: Student Affairs Leadership
- August 9, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- August 4, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- July 14, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- June 30, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- June 16, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- June 3, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- May 27, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- May 20, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- May 13, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- May 12, 2022: Virtual Town Hall 5/17/22 - End of Year Reflections
- May 6, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- April 29, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- April 15, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- April 8, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- April 1, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- March 25, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- March 24, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- March 18, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- March 11, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- March 4, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- March 2, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- February 25, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- February 18, 2022: A Message from President Lynch
- February 4, 2022: A Message from President Lynch to Students
- February 4, 2022: A Message from President Lynch to Faculty & Staff
- January 27, 2022: Welcome Back Message
- January 21, 2022: Message from President Lynch
- January 14, 2022: Mid-Month Message
- January 7, 2022: Introductory Email