Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome is a series of programs set during the beginning of the semester to welcome our students to Baruch and connect them to our vibrant campus life. There will be opportunities to meet club leaders, network with other students, and learn about the various resources available to help you succeed while at Baruch.

Save the Dates: Wednesday, August 28 – Friday, September 6, 2024

Wednesday, August 28

Ask the Dean of Students
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: 2nd floor of the NVC (in front of Student Life)
There, we will answer questions of our new students, point them to locations/classes, and offer giveaways/swag/candy, etc.

Bridge to Baruch (B2B) Fall 2024 Transfer Student Welcome Event
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: NVC 2-190
RSVP Here: https://baruch.joinhandshake.com/events/1560434/share_preview
Bridge to Baruch (B2B) transfer students, come join us for coffee, cookies and connections. Starting at a new school can be exciting and perhaps a little scary. Come meet some of your fellow transfer students for coffee and cookies, while meeting people who are also new transfer students to Baruch College. There will be activities to make getting to know one another a little better.

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) General Interest Meeting
Time: 12:00pm
Location: NVC 2-125
Our annual GIM for USG to encourage students to join Baruch USG and get involved in our student government.

In-person workshop: How to Survive College Writing
Time: 2:30pm – 3:45pm
Location: NVC 8-185 (The Writing Center)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/FcsnNuj3Y6E4ei9H6
Join the Writing Center for an interactive discussion about the expectations of college writing. Students will leave with strategies that will help them approach their own writing assignments with confidence.

Thursday, August 29

Fall 2024 Recruiting Kick-Off / OCR Workshop
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: Zoom
Registration Link: https://baruch.joinhandshake.com/events/1547799/share_preview
Attend this workshop for eligibility to apply to opportunities through Baruch’s On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) Program. The OCR Program allows students to interview on campus and virtually for various internships, full-time positions, and leadership programs with companies in and around the New York tri-state area. Workshop topics include: resume/cover letter writing, interview do’s and don’ts, OCR general info/deadline policies, Starr Search/Handshake navigation, reneging on job offers.

Pantry Picks: Recipes from the Bearcat Food Pantry
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: BOSS, NVC Room 1-116
Join us for “Pantry Picks: Recipes from the Bearcat Food Pantry,” where you’ll tour the pantry and discover delicious recipes using ingredients in stock!

Talk the Talk: Success through Classroom Participation
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: NVC 14-240
Register Here: https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0O1P6HvwGwxvACa
All students are encouraged to join Baruch’s Tools for Clear Speech program (TfCS) as we explore how effective communication can lead to a deeper understanding of course material, help foster new friendships with classmates, and of course, help you earn better grades! We’ll also discuss how strategic group communication skills can enhance career opportunities. At the end of the session, we will show how multilingual learners of English can take advantage of free TfCS services to improve their communication skills, speaking confidence, and career readiness.

Bernie’s Time Capsule
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Multipurpose Room (NVC 1-107)
A Welcome Week dance for students to attend dresses up as their favorite decade. Students can dress up in an 80’s, 90’s or 2000’s themed outfit and attend this event with their friends.

Friday, August 30

Yankees vs. Cardinals Baseball Game
Time: 7:05pm
Location: Yankee Stadium
Order Tickets Here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Baruchcollege2
Join the Office of Student Life and the Baruch College community at a Yankees vs. Cardinals game as part of Week of Welcome! Students, faculty, staff, guests, and alumni can purchase discounted tickets and receive a free Yankees hat with the Baruch logo on the side!

Tuesday, September 3

Donuts with Weissman Dean’s Office
Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Location: NVC East 25th St Lobby, near BPAC ticket booth
Welcome students and field any questions they have while feeding them donuts!

Wednesday, September 4

Donuts with Weissman Dean’s Office
Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Location: NVC East 25th St Lobby, near BPAC ticket booth
Welcome students and field any questions they have while feeding them donuts!

History Department Reception for New and Returning Students
Time: 12:00pm
Location: History Department, NVC 5-260
The History Department invites new and returning students to a welcome reception. Enjoy some light food and refreshments.

Getting Started w/ Your Career: A Brief Orientation to Starr
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: NVC 2-190
Register Here: https://baruch.joinhandshake.com/events/1561594/share_preview
Attend this workshop to learn how the Starr Career Development Center can assist you achieve your career and professional goals. We will be highlighting numerous services and resources available to students (from your first year to your senior year).

Getting Started w/ Your Career: A Brief Orientation to Starr
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: Virtual
Register Here: https://baruch.joinhandshake.com/events/1561594/share_preview
Attend this workshop to learn how the Starr Career Development Center can assist you achieve your career and professional goals. We will be highlighting numerous services and resources available to students (from your first year to your senior year).

In-person workshop: Managing Your Time
Time: 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Location: NVC 8-185 (The Writing Center)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/FPmRGk5hiFnfuwzQ7
In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for organizing deadlines and prioritizing major assignments over the semester, helping you feel confident in completing your work. You’ll review your course syllabi, create a calendar, and discuss how to use time in ways that support your goals.

Thursday, September 5

Back to School Back to Fitness Challenge
Time: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Location: Fitness Center (NVC B1 Level)
Come and workout in the Fitness Center and first 10 students at the top of each hour earn a prize!

Back to School Back to Fitness Pool Challenge
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: NVC ARC Pool B3 level
Come and workout in the pool and the first 10 students at the top of each hour wins a prize!

Donuts with Weissman Dean’s Office
Time: 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Location: NVC East 25th St Lobby, near BPAC ticket booth
Welcome students and field any questions they have while feeding them donuts!

Create a Vision Board for Your Semester
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: NVC 3-215
Come celebrate the start of the semester with the Counseling Center and Health and Wellness by creating a vision board for your semester. We will have fun together while envisioning what we want to manifest this semester. We hope to see you there!

Transfer Student Welcome Event
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: Bearcat Den (NVC 2nd Floor Lobby)
This exciting event offers transfer students the opportunity to meet and connect with one another through games and activities designed for networking. Simultaneously, there will be a resource fair on the 2nd floor of the NVC, where various offices and departments at Baruch College will be available to inform transfer students about their services. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to meet transfer peer mentors from the Transfer Student Network, who can support you throughout your time at Baruch! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Max Berger & Pre-Law Society: General Interest Mtg & Law School Vision Board Making
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: NVC 2-190
Register Here: https://baruch.joinhandshake.com/events/1540047/share_preview
Law Society and the Max Berger Pre-Law Program. Get your questions answered and hear about all the resources available that will support your law school application journey. Students attending in-person will also participate in a law school vision board making activity. This is your chance to connect with other like-minded students. Pls attend in person (room NVC 2-190)

Career Fair Prep & Information Session with BDO
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: Virtual
Register Here: https://baruch.joinhandshake.com/events/1568484/share_preview
Students are invited to attend the Virtual Accounting Career Fair on Friday, September 6th. At the career fair, recruiters will briefly interview students and provide them with information about their companies to help you decide where to pursue your next opportunity. To get ready to put your best foot forward, join us and our BDO recruiter for a career fair prep workshop, where students will learn how to make the most of a career fair, including how to prepare, what to expect, techniques to use, and how to follow up with companies afterward.

Military & Veteran Student Orientation
Time: 12:40pm-2:20pm
Location: NVC 3-215
Register Here: https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7QyEUJA4sC6pVno
Orientation for our military & veteran students. Will provide information about programming relevant to this population & allow students to get to know one another. The event will be catered.

Coffee Chat with Honors
Time: 12:45pm – 1:45pm
Location: Honors Office, 137 East 25th Street (Annex Building), 3rd floor, Suite 306
Stop by the Honors Office for coffee & snacks, chat with the Honors Staff and grab informational flyers. Learn about the ways to engage in fellowships, study abroad, honors classes, with our Honors Student Council, and more!

Friday, September 6

Fall 2024 Virtual Accounting Career Fair
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Virtual
Register Here: https://baruch.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/51044/student_preview
The Baruch College Fall 2024 Virtual Accounting Career Fair is open to all Baruch College undergraduate and graduate (MS/MBA) students from all majors, interested in obtaining internships and entry-level positions within public and private accounting including audit, tax, risk, advisory, assurance and more. This career fair will be held virtually on Handshake and offers the ability to participate in scheduled 1:1 and group video chats directly through the portal. This event is being organized by the Baruch College Starr Career Development Center and the Graduate Career Management Center.

Online workshop: Communicating about Accommodations and Accessibility
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Registration link: https://baruch.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpf-2qqj4vH9D_JFmjKs3pm8lw47fjPlPS
This online workshop offers a supportive environment for students with disabilities to learn and practice strategies for communicating with professors about accessibility. In this interactive workshop, we’ll analyze sample emails, talk about strategies for clear and proactive communication, and spend time drafting and revising an accommodations-related email to a professor.

Baruch departments interested in promoting events as part of Week of Welcome should email nsfp@baruch.cuny.edu with the event title, date, time, location, brief description, and details on how students can RSVP to attend.