Dear BGC Friends,

We have have both longed to launch a semi-regular newsletter just for the BGC community. Some of you have even suggested it. Now that we don’t bump into each other in the elevator or get to chat as we pass on the sidewalk of 86th Street, it seemed really important to make this idea a reality. Luckily, we have two of BGC’s newest employees, Nadia Rivers from Public Programs and Maggie Walter from Marketing, Communications, and Design, to launch it. We’re excited to see what they create for and with our community! Send your ideas for the next issue of 86th Street Stories: Quarantimes to maggie.walter@bgc.bard.edu or nadia.rivers@bgc.bard.edu.

Sincerely,

Amy Estes & Emily Reilly

Ask BGC

In each issue, we will answer a question or respond to a concern from the BGC community. This week’s concern was submitted in advance of the Zoom Town Hall.

Q: Will BGC make a statement rejecting anti-Asian racism?

A: Read Dean Peter Miller’s statement of non-discrimination.

Staff News
Meet Nadia Rivers, who has recently joined the Public Programs, Education and Engagement department as the department Coordinator. Nadia is a graduate of Rutgers University with a B.A. in Art History. She is passionate about making the art world more accessible, veganism, and social activism. Previously, Nadia interned for Doris Duke’s Shangri La in Honolulu and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Say hello at nadia.rivers@bgc.bard.edu!

Stay Connected!

Wellness Tips

Interested in helping yourself and your community? Check out our list of resources!

Call for Submissions: BGC Community Groups & Events

Do you have an idea for a BGC community? Think Zoom knitting groups, books clubs, Netflix Party film screenings, and more! We are looking for ways to stay connected to one another and want to hear from you. Submit your ideas using our Google form

Call for Submissions: Book & Film Reviews

Have you read a really good book or watched a film or series you’re dying to share? Send us a book or film review!

BGC Playlist

Interested in hearing what music is helping your coworkers through quarantine? Add this Collaborative Spotify Playlist to your Spotify Library, and start adding your favorites!


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