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News and Updates from the Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration

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  • Steam shutdown – Ingersoll Extension & Roosevelt Extension
    Water service to the WEB building has been shut off due to a water main break. Bathrooms and sinks will be unavailable while emergency repairs are underway. The building remains open, and updates will be provided as soon as possible.
  • Network Hardware Failure – Emergency Maintenance Scheduled for Friday, June 6th.
    Network services are currently down on the upper floors of James Hall due to a hardware issue; ITS is working on a fix and updates will be posted at www.bc-status.info.
  • HVAC Failure and Network Outage in Ingersoll Hall
    Water service to the WEB building has been shut off due to a water main break. Bathrooms and sinks will be unavailable while emergency repairs are underway. The building remains open, and updates will be provided as soon as possible.
  • Action Required by June 2 – Change your CUNY Login Password
    Network services are currently down on the upper floors of James Hall due to a hardware issue; ITS is working on a fix and updates will be posted at www.bc-status.info.
  • Campus Access Policy – Monday, May 12, 2025
    Starting May 12, only Brooklyn College ID holders will be permitted on campus. Event hosts must submit guest RSVP lists in advance to Campus Security.
  • Network Outage in James Hall
    Network services are currently down on the upper floors of James Hall due to a hardware issue; ITS is working on a fix and updates will be posted at www.bc-status.info.
  • Finance and Administration April 2025 Update
    This update highlights key takeaways from the Spring 2025 SVPFA Open Forum and provides the latest news on the New York State FY 2026 Budget, with more CUNY-specific details forthcoming.
  • Food Truck Schedule April 21st
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Food Truck Schedule April 7th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Telecommunications Scheduled Maintenance on April 18, 2025
    On Friday, April 18th, from 6 PM to 10 PM, the college phone and voicemail systems will undergo scheduled maintenance, causing temporary disruptions in voicemail access. All services will resume normal operations immediately afterward.
  • Recent Spam & Phishing Attempts
    Stay alert against phishing emails! With an increasing number of spam and phishing attempts targeting our community, it’s crucial to remain cautious. Remember, Brooklyn College will never request your password or sensitive information via email—when in doubt, contact BC Information Security at BC-InfoSec@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
  • Food Truck Schedule March 31st
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • CUNYfirst Monthly Maintenance with Interruption – beginning at 7pm on 3/29/25
    Stay alert against phishing emails! With an increasing number of spam and phishing attempts targeting our community, it’s crucial to remain cautious. Remember, Brooklyn College will never request your password or sensitive information via email—when in doubt, contact BC Information Security at BC-InfoSec@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
  • Food Truck Schedule March 24th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Food Truck Schedule March 17th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Revised 2024 Annual Security Report
    The Brooklyn College 2024 Annual Security Report was Revised to reflect the following changes: The report is ready for viewing on our college website https://www.brooklyn.edu/safety/ and also available in hard copy from the Public Safety Office, room 0202 Ingersoll Hall. The Annual Security Report includes crime statistics for the calendar years…
  • Food Truck Schedule March 10th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • WEB building – Water main repairs completed
    Water service to the WEB building has been shut off due to a water main break. Bathrooms and sinks will be unavailable while emergency repairs are underway. The building remains open, and updates will be provided as soon as possible.
  • WEB building – Water main repair
    Water service to the WEB building has been shut off due to a water main break. Bathrooms and sinks will be unavailable while emergency repairs are underway. The building remains open, and updates will be provided as soon as possible.
  • Campus Network Access Issues for Off-Campus Users
    Brooklyn College Network Operations will conduct emergency network repairs on Tuesday, March 4th, starting at 5:00 PM. Both wired and wireless connections will be affected. Work is scheduled in the evening to minimize disruption. For updates, visit bc-status.info.
  • Food Truck Schedule March 3rd
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Changes to How Employees Access Local College Administrative Applications
    Some local college administrative applications now require on-campus or VPN access due to security updates. Find updated links on BC Knowledge and check your Restricted Administrative Applications list for affected services. Contact the ITS Helpdesk for assistance.
  • 2025 Fiscal Deadlines – Important Dates & Submission Guidelines
    Key fiscal year-end deadlines for Brooklyn College have been announced, including submission dates for CUNYBuy requisitions, tax levy reimbursements, and non-tax levy payments. Departments are encouraged to plan ahead to ensure timely processing.
  • Energy Conservation
    The Office of Facilities would like to remind the community to turn off office equipment, lights, and electronics, and to close windows and doors before leaving campus to support energy conservation efforts.
  • Boylan Hall Open Wednesday, February 26
    All classes and administrative offices can return to Boylan Hall on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
  • Boylan Hall Closed, Tuesday February 25
    Boylan Hall has reopened following yesterday’s closure. While most operations have resumed, some bathrooms remain unavailable as repairs continue.
  • Food Truck Schedule February 24th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Campus advisory of inclement weather
    Rain precautions are in effect—ensure all windows and doors are closed, and do not turn off radiators to prevent damage. Your cooperation is essential in maintaining campus safety and operations.
  • UPDATE: Local Brooklyn College Web Applications Outage
    Brooklyn College’s ITS has restored most local web applications for on-campus access following last week’s security incident. Student applications are now publicly available, while some employee administrative tools remain accessible only on-campus or via VPN. Reach out to the ITS helpdesk for VPN support.
  • Food Truck Schedule February 10th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Campus advisory of inclement weather
    Rain precautions are in effect—ensure all windows and doors are closed, and do not turn off radiators to prevent damage. Your cooperation is essential in maintaining campus safety and operations.
  • Campus Network Access Issues for Off-Campus Users
    CUNY Central is experiencing a network issue affecting access to Brooklyn College applications for off-campus users. On-campus access to most admin applications has been restored. For remote access needs, contact the ITS helpdesk.
  • Local Brooklyn College Web Applications Outage
    Brooklyn College ITS is addressing an emergency server issue that took down local web applications, including internal email. Critical admin applications will be restored first for on-campus access, while others will return gradually. CUNYfirst and third-party services remain unaffected.
  • Food Truck Schedule February 3rd
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Recent Spam & Phishing Attempts
    Stay vigilant against phishing scams! Brooklyn College will never ask you to verify passwords via email. If an email seems too good to be true, don’t click! Report suspicious messages to bc-infosec@brooklyn.cuny.edu. Stay safe online!
  • Observance of Lincoln’s Birthday and President’s Day
    Most offices will be closed on February 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday and February 17 for President’s Day, with regular business hours resuming the following days. See the holiday calendar for details.
  • Introducing the Zoom AI Companion – Enhancing Your Zoom Experience!
    Discover the new Zoom AI Companion now available on your accounts! This feature offers meeting summaries, actionable insights, smart recordings, and more to boost productivity and collaboration. Explore its features and enhance your Zoom experience today!
  • Food Truck Schedule January 27th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • WEB building repairs – No heat
    Please be advised repairs are on-going in the WEB building to restore heat.
  • Reminder: Windows 11 Upgrade for Campus Computers!
    Reminder with addtional information! Brooklyn College is upgrading campus computers to Windows 11, offering improved performance, security, and usability. The transition will roll out in phases, with most upgrades happening automatically after hours. For support, contact the Help Desk.
  • Important Update on CUNY Cybersecurity Measures
    Learn about new cybersecurity measures at CUNY: SOC will now isolate or block internet access for computers triggering malicious alerts. Brooklyn College ITS will assist affected users.
  • Windows 11 Upgrade for Campus Computers!
    Brooklyn College is upgrading campus computers to Windows 11, offering improved performance, security, and usability. The transition will roll out in phases, with most upgrades happening automatically after hours. For support, contact the Help Desk.
  • Introducing the Zoom AI Companion – Enhancing Your Zoom Experience
    Discover the new Zoom AI Companion now available on your accounts! This feature offers meeting summaries, actionable insights, smart recordings, and more to boost productivity and collaboration. Explore its features and enhance your Zoom experience today!
  • Food Truck Schedule December 16th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Introducing the BC Knowledge Platform for SVPFA Announcements
    As part of our commitment to streamlining communication and enhancing access to important updates, we are introducing the BC Knowledge Platform as a centralized resource for announcements. This platform will feature regularly updated information with clear dates, tags, and corrections, making it easy to stay informed about everything from food service schedules to ITS updates and other critical notices from Finance and Administration.
  • Food Truck Schedule November 18th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Food Truck Schedule November 11th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Implementation of Proofpoint for Enhanced Email Security
    We’re implementing new measures to improve your email security experience during Thanksgiving week. Stay protected, stay productive, and keep your inbox clutter-free.
  • Campus Sustainability Advances Waste Minimization with New Sustainability Initiatives
    Brooklyn College is enhancing waste management with new initiatives. NYC’s “Skip the Stuff” law now limits unnecessary takeout items. Campus trash bins are centralized in common areas to improve recycling, and the 2024 Waste Audit Report highlights composting options and the impact of single-use plastics.
  • Food Truck Schedule November 4th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Food Truck Schedule October 28th
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Food Truck Services Update
    Learn about the latest changes to the food truck services on campus.
  • Food Truck Schedule October 21st
    As part of our efforts to provide diverse and convenient dining options on campus, we regularly feature a rotating lineup of food trucks. Each week, we will update you with the schedule of the trucks, including dates, locations, and hours of operation, to help you enjoy a variety of delicious meals.
  • Reporting Facilities Issues
    Have a facilities issue? We’ve made it easier for employees to report concerns and request services through a new streamlined process. Learn how to access and use the updated reporting system.
  • Transition of WebCentral to the BC Knowledge Platform
    Brooklyn College is transitioning from WebCentral to the BC Knowledge platform to improve access to resources and updates. Discover what this transition means for your daily operations.
  • Campus Survey and Utilization Study
    The data collection phase of the campus survey has been completed. This study will help us optimize campus spaces and create more community areas. Thank you to everyone for your cooperation, and we will share updates on next steps soon.
  • Claire Tow Theater
    Emergency netting has been installed so we can safely use the theater while the assessment continues.  We anticipate the planning to continue this fall and for work to be done during the winter break.