Parent & Family Newsletter December 2023
The Parent & Family Newsletter
December 2023
Welcome back to our parent(s) and families newsletter!
UPCOMING DATES
- December 11: Last day of Classes
- December 12-13: Reading Days (No Classes)
- December 14-20: Final Exams
- December 20: End of Fall Term
- January 24: Last Day to Drop a Spring ’24 course for 100% tuition refund
- January 25: First Day of Classes for Spring 24 Semester
- January 31: Last Day to Add a Class for Spring 24 Semester
BARUCH NEWS
Baruch College Named a Fulbright Hispanic Serving Institution Leader
November 7th, 2023 | This designation is a recognition of Baruch’s strong tradition of student and faculty participation in the prestigious Fulbright Program, where participants build connections, gain experience, exchange ideas, and address global challenges. In recent years, Baruch has been named a Fulbright Top Producer three times, a testament both to the tremendous talent of the faculty and student applicants, but also a heightened institutional focus on fostering faculty research that is impactful end providing research opportunities to students at all levels.
Math Department Receives S-Stem Grant from National Science Foundation
November 13th, 2023 | The Math Department recently received $1 million dollars from the National Science Foundation for a six-year grant. This funding will be used to develop mentoring programs for advancing education among Baruch students.
STUDENT ADVICE
Here we provide advice from current students to help you better understand and connect with your student in their college careers.
Advice | Here are some tips to help your student:
- Tip #1: Help your child through finals season
- Express emotional support through this stressful time
- Be understanding!
- Stay connected and engaged within their life
- Tip #2: Encourage a healthy work life balance.
- Practice self care
- Find relaxing activities to partake in
- Prioritize mental health throughout this season
- Tip #3: Stay informed
- Look out for upcoming newsletters with important dates
- Encourage other families to get involved within their child’s life at college
BARUCH BITS
Here we will include anything from student life, important resources, club highlights, and more!
November 21, 2023 | The New Student and Family Programs Office Gives Thanks!
This celebration included staff, Transfer Student Network Peer Mentors, and First Year Seminar Peer Mentors! We are so grateful to have a large community of mentors aiding new students.
November 16th, 2023 | Thanksgiving with Bernie the Bearcat!
Hosted by our very own Undergraduate Student Government, students had the chance to play games and take lots of pictures with our mascot Bernie!
DID YOU KNOW?
- TAP is now available for part-time students
- The 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available in December 2023