Weeks 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.

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Smarten Up Your Job Search & Resume Writing with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: https://baruch.zoom.us/j/5415376746?pwd=UTA3RHhCMHpmSnZVSXNtbVB4SHJwQT09
Event Details: *This event is for undergraduate students* Artificial Intelligence (AI) is getting smarter and can help us in many ways. It can do boring tasks for us and when we’re stuck writing our resumes or cover letters for different jobs, AI can come to the rescue. It looks at what employers want and helps us show off our best skills and experiences. It makes everything easier!

Tuesday, August 29th, 2023

Campus Tour
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Location details will be sent after RSVP.
Event Details: Join the Admissions Ambassadors for a tour of our campus! Find the best places to study, hang out, or recharge. Visit key offices and learn about the various resources here to support your journey at Baruch. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
RSVP Info: https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Lbu5t8ueVS62rA

Taiyaki Takeover
Time: 12:30pm
Location: NVC 2nd Floor Lobby
Event Details: Courtesy of USG: Come cool off from the summer heat and grab a customized taiyaki ice cream! Taiyaki are fish shaped pastries filled with either custard or rede bean topped with refreshing ice cream and cool toppings

Coffee Break with Honors
Time: 12:45pm – 1:45pm
Location: Annex Building, 137 East 25th Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 306
Event Details: Take a break and stop by the Baruch Honors Program to grab some informational flyers and enjoy free coffee and snacks. Honors staff will be available to answer questions and discuss ways you can enhance your undergraduate experience. Learn about the Provost and Inquiry Scholar programs, eligibility for honors classes, fellowships, and more. Sponsored by the Baruch College Honors Program and Office of National and Prestigious Fellowships Advising.

Wednesday, August 30th, 2023

Campus Tour
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Location details will be sent after RSVP.
Event Details: Join the Admissions Ambassadors for a tour of our campus! Find the best places to study, hang out, or recharge. Visit key offices and learn about the various resources here to support your journey at Baruch. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
RSVP Info: https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Lbu5t8ueVS62rA

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

On Campus Recruiting (OCR) Workshop/Recruiting Kick-Off
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: https://baruch.zoom.us/j/7028819346?pwd=eC9wSTJlSm5IVnBldWhLTmRZRFNjdz09
Event Details: *This event is only open to undergraduate students*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.

Natural Sciences Open House
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30 pm
Location: 17 Lexington Ave, Room 946
Event Details: Learn about the Biological Sciences Major and research opportunities in the Department of Natural Sciences.

Baruch Night Market
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: NVC 1-107 (Multi-Purpose Room)
Event Details: Courtesy of USG: Experience a traditional asian night market with music, food, prizes, merchandise, and great vibes!
RSVP Info: https://forms.gle/avzB8xjwiTCdm1qE7

“We didn’t ask permission, we just did it…” exhibition opening
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Mishkin Gallery
Event Details: We didn’t ask permission, we just did it…, revisits and honors the legacy of three historic exhibition series in Puerto Rico from 2000 to 2016 that foregrounded the independent spirit of art making across the region during a time of hopeful possibility. Those three exhibition histories include M&M Proyectos’ PR invitationals, organized by Michy Marxuach; the Gran Tropical Bienals, founded by Pablo León de la Barra; and Cave-In, initiated by Mike Egan.

Friday, September 1st, 2023

Understanding Assignments
Time: 12:30pm – 1:45pm
Location: Zoom
Event Details: In this workshop, you’ll decode the stated and unstated expectations of college writing, and you’ll learn how to read assignments in order to plan your drafting process.

Tuesday, September 5th, 2023

Join (US)G
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: NVC 1-107, Multi-Purpose Room
Event Details: Courtesy of USG: Learn more about our incredible organization and how you can get involved and make a grand impact on campus.

Psychology Department: Meet, Greet, and Advise for Majors and Minors
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: NVC 14-285
Event Details: Psychology Majors and Minors, please join us for a meet and greet with Psychology Faculty! There will be advising tables! There will be food and gifts! There will be presentations on careers! There will be research presentations from faculty looking for student research assistants!

Information Session: PwC
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: VC 2-190
Event Details: Learn more about PwC and their upcoming internship/job opportunities. **This info session is for undergraduate students**

Baruch College Welcome Week at The New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Location: Yankee Stadium
Event Details: Join Baruch College and the New York Yankees for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium with discounted tickets on September 5, 2023. Each Special Event Ticket includes a Baruch branded Yankees Hat, a regular sized hot dog, and your first drink.
RSVP Info: Purchase your ticket by accessing the Baruch Ticketing Page.

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023

Managing your Time
Time: 2:30pm – 3:45pm
Location: Writing Center, NVC 8-185
Event Details: 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. This workshop will meet in the Writing Center—NVC 8-185—and space is limited!
RSVP Info: https://forms.gle/yGzicruSFMnrTayE9

On Campus Recruiting (OCR) Workshop
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Location: VC 2-190
Event Details: *This event is only open to undergraduate students* 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.

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

Career Fair Prep & Information Session with RSM
Time: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: The William and Anita Newman Conference Center, Room 750 (7th Floor) – Library and Technology Building
Event Details: Students are invited to attend the Virtual Accounting Career Fair on Friday, September 8th. 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 RSM 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. RSM will also provide an overview on the company culture, share details about their current recruiting opportunities and highlight application timelines/details.

Campus Tour
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Location: Location details will be sent after RSVP.
Event Details: Join the Admissions Ambassadors for a tour of our campus! Find the best places to study, hang out, or recharge. Visit key offices and learn about the various resources here to support your journey at Baruch. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
RSVP Info: https://baruch.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Lbu5t8ueVS62rA

Boogie Down Baruch
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: NVC 1-107 (Multi-Purpose Room)
Event Details: Courtesy of USG: Dance your first few weeks of school away at Boogie Down Baruch! A night filled with fun dance activities/games, delicious finger food, and a chance to win prizes!

Baruch departments interested in promoting events as part of Weeks 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.