Parent & Family Newsletter May 2024
The Parent & Family Newsletter
May 2024
UPCOMING DATES
- May 15th : Last Day of Classes
- May 16th – May 22nd : Final Exams
- May 22nd : End of Spring Semester
- May 28th : Final Grade Submission Deadline
BARUCH NEWS
Baruch Ranks Among Top Public Colleges for High Paying Jobs
March 29th, 2024 | Baruch College was ranked as one of the top public colleges for high paying careers in Finance, Tech, and Consulting. With an ideal location in NYC, Baruch College gives it students access to so many opportunities by leveraging its connections with leading businesses in many industries. [Read More]
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Baruch College Graduate Programs Among the Best for 2024-25
April 9th, 2024 | Baruch College continues to build upon its national reputation for academic excellence with another round of top rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business and Marxe School of Public and International Affairs have once again secured top spots in U.S. News’s coveted “Best Graduate Schools” list for 2024, underscoring the exceptional quality of graduate education provided at both schools. [Read More]
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:
- Finals Season
- As the end of the semester approaches, it is important to support your child with the things they need to finish the semester off strong.
- If they are struggling in any of their classes, encourage them to go to our tutoring center, the SACC.
- Make an appointment here.
- Remind your child that it is okay to be overwhelmed, create a support system that allows them to flourish in this time of stress.
- Find methods here.
- Preparing for Upcoming Summer Internships
- Internships are crucial to your child’s career and professional development. It is important that they have your support at home.
- Encourage them to attend networking events to make professional connections with leaders in their industry.
- Emphasize the idea of a healthy work-life balance to avoid burn out.
BARUCH BITS
Here we will include anything from student life, important resources, club highlights, and more!
Annual Student vs. Faculty/Staff Basketball Game
April 4th, 2024 | Baruch College students rallied to support their favorite faculty and peers in a competitive game of basketball. The students beat their professors and staff members by 6 points in a close game of 89 to 83.
Spring Fling Fun
April 18th, 2024 | The Baruch community came together to celebrate the end of the spring semester. Students and faculty were able to enjoy great food while playing games and getting their caricatures drawn.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Looking for an internship or a part-time job? Handshake is the place to go! The platform provides access to hundreds of networking opportunities and professional development workshops for students to thrive and flourish in the workplace.
- Is your student mentally overwhelmed? They can speak to one of our counselors at the Baruch Counseling Center! They are here to help talk through any of their thoughts or emotions during this stressful time of the semester!
- Make an appointment here.