Over the past few weeks, we’ve been receiving some interesting and exciting emails about what Plaza College students did over the summer, and if there’s one thing we learned it’s that summer for Plaza students isn’t just about sleeping in late and going to the beach!
Here are some of the most popular things you and your classmates did over the last couple months:
Beat the heat by seeing a new flick at the icy cool movie theater! From “Bridesmaids” to “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” Plaza students enjoyed movies from all genres this summer.
NYC saw the likes of Rhianna, Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow, U2, Tom Ze, and many more in concert this summer. Music is great anytime, anywhere but there’s nothing like a live performance!
Camp counselors, lifeguards and interns, OH MY! Plaza students sure had some exciting summer jobs this year!
“I’m leavin’ on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again….” While some of you kept close to home, some of you were quite the jet-setters this summer! From the Hamptons to Florida, and all across the country, you really did visit some great vacation spots.
Family reunions and vacations brought together relatives and friends from all over. Isn’t it great to reunite?
Kids and parents alike enjoyed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney. Janet Evanovich fans waited in line for the seventeenth book in her Stephanie Plum series, Smokin’ Seventeen. And “Chick Lit” fans delighted over the new Jennifer Weiner novel, Then Came You. This summer really was the time to relax with a good book and nice cool glass of lemonade.
A weight has finally been lifted from those of who you tackled those pesky “to-do” lists. Cleaning, car maintenance and house chores aren’t exactly the most fun things to do, but boy does it feel good when they’re done!
Did you do anything fun and exciting that you can’t wait to share with someone? Do you have a book or movie review you want to share with your classmates? Any travel tips or vacation recommendations for next summer? Let us know! We’re still taking emails and enjoying reading about your summer vacations, so keep ‘em coming to PlazaCollegeBlog@gmail.com.
Plaza College has its own YouTube Channel where you can watch testimonial videos from Professors and Students enrolled in different programs.
Known for its small, family friendly environment, students and faculty recognize the unique attention and competitive programs Plaza College offers in the YouTube videos. Subscribe to the channel and view all the informational clips. Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comment section below each video!
On the YouTube Channel, there are videos from Asmaa Abbas and Matthew LaSalle, students in the Medical Assisting program; Tiffany Graham and Alexandra Palama, students in the Business Administration program and a video featuring Professor Howle. Check them out!
The Plaza College YouTube Channel will be releasing more content shortly and would like your feedback! Let us know what you think, suggestions on improvements or topics you’d like to see featured and your thought on the current videos posted. Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel!
Celebrate the Birthday of our United States of America Government on Constitution Day, September 17th.
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the US Constitution by 39 brave men on September 17, 1787. On this day, delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created, known as The Constitution.
Those three famous words, which are familiar for all Americans, “We the people,” start the document that declares freedom for our country. The Constitution became known as the framework for the US government and developed the structure of relationships between the federal government with the states, citizens and all the people within the US.
Among the 39 men who were part of the convention were Alexander Hamilton– NY, James Wilson- PA, Jacob Broom- DE, Pierce Butler- SC, John Dickinson- DE, Benjamin Franklin- PA, Rufus King- MA, James Madison- VA, William Paterson- NJ, and George Washington- VA.
Plaza College will observe Constitution Day on Friday, September 16th. Please help us celebrate the birth of our government by joining in on campus activities and festivities. Details can be found on the Plaza College Facebook page.
For so many, September 11th brings back terrible memories of the horrific acts of terrorism when our country was attacked. Families across the country lost loved ones as the twin towers were taken down by hijacked planes, and lives were lost at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.
This year marked the 10th anniversary of the day our country’s freedom was tested. As the 2,753 names were read at the memorial service in NYC, tears were shed and hugs were shared. Children too young to remember their lost parent- some never even having the chance to have met them, read the names alongside elderly citizens who lost grandchildren 10 years ago. The dynamic illustrated first hand just how many generations were affected by September 11, 2001.
As those towers came down, our patriotism rose, and our fight for freedom became just as important as when our founding fathers fought many years ago. President Obama addressed the country with touching words to remember the past but keep hope for the future as we have made it through the most difficult times our country has faced together.
President Obama encouraged the country as he said, “The decade since the September 11th attacks show that America does not give in to fear, and never succumbed to suspicion and mistrust… These past 10 years tell a story of resilience… It will be said of us that we kept that faith; that we took a painful blow, and emerged stronger.”
And that seemed to be the overall message of this year’s memorial service to September 11th, strength and resilience.
As September 11th, now recognized as Patriot Day, reminds us of the men and women who are fighting for our country, of those who have lost their lives and those who continue to support their country by serving in our military services today, Constitution Day will remind us of the brave men who fought for our country’s freedom many years ago.
On September 16th the USA will observe Constitution Day (officially September 17th) to commemorate the formation and signing of the US Constitution by 39 men on September 17, 1787. As the delegates of the Constitutional Convention proudly signed the constitution 227 years ago, our founding fathers secured freedom for us today.
Although for so long the NYC skyline looked empty where the original towers stood, 10 years later, One World Trade Center is back in sight. Now 80+ stories high, the new building is quickly rising high into the sky, demonstrating the country rising above the attacks it has endured. When completed, One World Trade Center will be 1,776 feet high.
Patriot and Constitution Day mark two significant days in the history of our country. Although not foreshadowed, both exemplify the United States of America’s strength and unity, then and now.
Determined never to forget but perhaps ready to move on, the nation gently handedSept. 11over to history Sunday and engraved its memory on a new generation. An honorable memorial now stands, where twin towers once stood. The names of the lost echoed from children too young to remember terror from a decade ago.
InNew York,Washington and Pennsylvania, across the United States and the world, people carried out rituals now as familiar as they are heartbreaking: American flags unfolded at the newWorld Trade Centertower and the Eiffel Tower, and tears shed at the base of the Pentagon and a base in Iraq.
President Barack Obama quoted the Bible and spoke of finding strength in fear.George W. Bush,still new to the presidency that day, appealed the national sacrifice of theCivil War.Vice President Joe Biden said hope must grow from tragedy.
“In the biggest cities and the smallest towns, in our schools and workplaces, you still see people of every conceivable race, religion and ethnicity, all of them pledging allegiance to one flag, all of them reaching for the same American dream: ‘E pluribus unum’ — ‘Out of many, we are one,” Obama said.
Plaza College would like to send their deepest sympathies and prayers to the families of the victims that took place on September 11th 2001. They will always be loved and missed and certaintly never forgotten. God Bless America!
Plaza College’s Honor Society inductions will be held on October 27th, 2011. Student’s who are invited into either of the two honor societies will receive invitations in the next couples of weeks.
Alpha Sigma Lambda and Sigma Kappa Delta are the two Honor Societies found on the Plaza College campus. Both are elite groups that honor those students who achieve outstanding academic success.
To become a member of Alpha Sigma Lamda, you must earn a minimum GPA of 3.2 and 12 credit hours in Liberal Arts courses.
To earn a spot in the Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 and a B or higher in LL254.
More information on the Honor Society inductions ceremony will be released later this month.
Welcome back! Classes at Plaza College will begin tomorrow, Thursday, September 8th for both day and evening classes.
If you need to add or exchange classes you can do so starting Monday, September 12th through Friday, September 16th. Please see Student Services for posted hours.
Book distribution for Continuing Students begins Thursday, September 22nd.
Dress code reminder: all dress code policies will be strictly enforced for all students beginning Thursday, September 8th!
NO blue jeans!
NO shorts!
NO hats!
All Gentlemen must have collared shirts with ties.
Please remember to “Sign-In” to Student Services if you are late for class AND to bring any and all documentation from absences to the office.
Once again, the Plaza College community will be participating in the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 16th.
The walk will take place at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park starting at 9:00am. The event is not a race, but a celebration of survivorship and a grand event to raise funds and awareness. The occasion helps express hope and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love.
Please join the Plaza College team, or make a contribution to help raise funds for Breast Cancer. Visit the team website, Plaza College’s Team Page, and click on the “Donate to Our Team” pink link. You can donate any amount you wish to contribute – no minimum, no maximum- and all is appreciated.
If you’d like to join our team, click on the “Join Out Team” pink link. Once directed to the next page you can choose to donate now or later, and create a personal fundraising goal to help the Plaza College Team.
Help raise funds for breast cancer awareness by donating or joining the Plaza College team. This is an amazing event that brings students, faculty, staff and administration together for this most important cause.
The neighborhood of Jackson Heights is situated in the northwest portion of Queens County within New York City. Because of its historic charm, most of the original neighborhood is a National Register Historic District and a New York State Historic Register District.
The Jackson Heights New York State and National Register Districts range from 93rd Street through 69th Street between Northern Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue. The area is believed to be the first garden city community built in the United States as part of the international garden city movement at the turn of last century. For years, many families have taken advantage of the multiple groupings of private homes and co-op buildings surrounding the beautiful, secluded private gardens.
The New York City Historic District of Jackson Heights encompasses an area between 76th and 88th Streets, Roosevelt Avenue and Northern Boulevard. Unlike the State and National Districts, the local designation comes with aesthetic protections. Much of the community has late 19th and 20th century architectural revival style, which gives Jackson Heights its distinctive charisma.
Jackson Heights has been the home of Plaza College for over 40 years. Known as a cohesive, people-oriented community, Jackson Heights is known as one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country, being a magnet for people from an incredibly wide variety of backgrounds.
Plaza College represents the cultural diversity of Jackson Heights and its community. The institution has a tradition of providing students with a quality education that will lead to opportunities for both personal growth and career development. Since 1916, when Plaza College was founded in Long Island City, the College’s reputation for excellence has been well recognized throughout the employer and academic community.
To meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, the College is committed to building upon its strengths by keeping the Plaza tradition of being a student-centered environment, ensuring the success of each graduate. This family-friendly community, both on and off campus, provides the perfect setting for personal, educational and career growth.
We’re encouraging students to send in pictures taken on campus, at school events, or related to Plaza College. These pictures will then be uploaded to Flickr to share with the Plaza College Community and may be featured on the weekly blog postings!
If you currently don’t have any pictures to submit, pull out your camera (or camera phone!) and get snapping! Freshman Orientation and back-to-school week are the perfect times to capture great moments!
Please send all pictures toPlazaCollegePics@gmail.com with a short description of the picture, your name and affiliation to Plaza College.
Those three famous words, which are familiar for all Americans, “We the people,” start the document that declares freedom for our country. The Constitution became known as the framework for the US government and developed the structure of relationships between the federal government with the states, citizens and all the people within the US.
This year marked the 10th anniversary of the day our country’s freedom was tested. As the 2,753 names were read at the memorial service in NYC, tears were shed and hugs were shared. Children too young to remember their lost parent- some never even having the chance to have met them, read the names alongside elderly citizens who lost grandchildren 10 years ago. The dynamic illustrated first hand just how many generations were affected by September 11, 2001. 
President Obama encouraged the country as he said, “The decade since the September 11th attacks show that America does not give in to fear, and never succumbed to suspicion and mistrust… These past 10 years tell a story of resilience… It will be said of us that we kept that faith; that we took a painful blow, and emerged stronger.”
As September 11th, now recognized as Patriot Day, reminds us of the men and women who are fighting for our country, of those who have lost their lives and those who continue to support their country by serving in our military services today, Constitution Day will remind us of the brave men who fought for our country’s freedom many years ago. 
Although for so long the NYC skyline looked empty where the original towers stood, 10 years later, One World Trade Center is back in sight. Now 80+ stories high, the new building is quickly rising high into the sky, demonstrating the country rising above the attacks it has endured. When completed, One World Trade Center will be 1,776 feet high.
Alpha Sigma Lambda and Sigma Kappa Delta are the two Honor Societies found on the Plaza College campus. Both are elite groups that honor those students who achieve outstanding academic success.
The New York City Historic District of Jackson Heights encompasses an area between 76th and 88th Streets, Roosevelt Avenue and Northern Boulevard. Unlike the State and National Districts, the local designation comes with aesthetic protections. Much of the community has late 19th and 20th century architectural revival style, which gives Jackson Heights its distinctive charisma. 
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