Bearcat Buzz – December 10, 2021

• December  13: Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W”; Last day to apply/cancel P/NC option (Graduate,) Last day of classes
• December 14: Reading Day/Final Examinations
• December 15-December 21: Final Examinations
• December 21: End of Fall Term
• December 24-December 25: College Closed – No classes scheduled
• December 27: College Closed
• December 28: Final Grade Submission Deadline

Final exams may not take place outside the final exam period, Wednesday, December 15 – Tuesday, December 21.

Although some students (and some instructors) might prefer to complete the final before the exam period begins, we may not do this because:

(1)  You should not have to study for a final that will take place on days that you are still attending and doing assignments for other classes. Please do not ask your instructor to give the exam before the final exam period.
(2)  The New York State Education Department specifies the minimum number of contact hours per credit; we meet the minimum by including the final exam period; therefore, no final exams may be administered during regularly scheduled classes, including during the last sessions of the semester; and
(3)  You deserve the number of classroom hours you have paid for.

If your instructor is not complying with the college’s final examination policy, please feel free to contact Associate Dean of Students Dr. Annie Virkus-Estrada (646-312-4570) or Annie.Virkus-Estrada@baruch.cuny.edu.

As the holiday season gets underway, so too, unfortunately, does an increase in potential fraud. Please visit the Baruch website for guidance to help ensure the Baruch community is aware of, and empowered to, avoid fraudulent schemes.

If you receive a suspicious call or email:

• Don’t engage
• Never share your: bank account information, checks, or your social security #
• Delete suspicious emails (never click on open links)
• Never deposit checks or pre-paid cards

Be Baruch, Be Safe!

Key Deadlines
1/3/22  – Winter Session Begins
12/20/21 – deadline for single dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
12/20/21 – deadline to upload proof of vaccination documents to CUNYfirst

1/28/22 – Spring Session Begins
12/17/21 – deadline for first dose of Moderna vaccine
12/24/21 – deadline for first dose of Pfizer vaccine
1/14/22 – deadline for single dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
1/18/22 – deadline to upload proof of vaccination documents to CUNYfirst

The Allen G. and Mary E. Aaronson Student Center is now open to all undergraduate students! Make a reservation through Navigate. The appointment time slots are each 90 minutes long, Monday to Friday, as listed below:
9:30- 11:00 a.m.
12:00- 1:30 p.m.
2:30- 4:30p.m.
Same day appointments can be made starting at 9:30 a.m. and are subject to availability. The Aaronson Student Center is located in back of the Madison Square Post Office. The entrance is on East 24th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues, next to the AutoMotion garage.

Make sure to sign up on Navigate!

The Office of Student Life is currently recruiting students, faculty and staff to help plan Women’s History Month 2022 for the month of March. Meetings will take place weekly starting on Tuesday, January 11th via Zoom. To join the committee visit MyBaruch.

Craving a more fulfilling college experience? Want to become a part of a close-knit community of high-achieving students? Learn how to become a Provost or Inquiry Scholar within Baruch’s Honors Program. Honors students receive priority registration, individual advising with a dedicated advisor throughout their academic career, access to smaller classes, and a myriad of professional development opportunities. Contact Harmony.Osei@baruch.cuny.edu to discover what an Honors education can do for you. Learn more on the Baruch Honors website.

In response to the current environment, the Counseling Center offers free and confidential individual and group counseling and Support sessions:
Individual Counseling
Please visit the Counseling Center’s website or email Counseling@Baruch.cuny.edu.

Group Counseling
Are you struggling with a new transition, feeling lonely, wanting to make new connections or having trouble in your relationships? The Counseling Center is offering two groups called Relationship to Self and Others, during 2020-2021. The groups are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. on Zoom. To participate, in the Tuesday group, please send an email to Vanessa Rumie at Vanessa.Rumie@Baruch.cuny.edu. To participate in the Thursday group, please send an email to Nina Lei at Nina.Leil@Baruch.cuny.edu.

Black Mental Health Matters (BMHM) Support Sessions for Baruch Students
Fridays: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Dear Black students,

In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice towards Black, African American and African descendant communities, the Baruch College Counseling Center would like to remind you of and invite you to join Black Mental Health Matters. These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included:

• Self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and Racism)  
• Being Black at Baruch  
• Intersecting Identities  
• BLM Movement and Advocacy  
• Power and privilege  
• Finding motivation  
• Coping with loss  
• Social distancing   
• Remote learning  
• Developing community  
• Power dynamics in and out of the classroom  
• Microaggressions  
• Food/Housing/financial insecurities

…and much more. If you are a Black student who is interested in finding a safe space to meet and talk with others who may have similar experiences, then these support sessions are for you. These support sessions are led by two Black Psychologists, Dr. Jael Amador and Dr. Gary Dillon, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. We meet on Fridays at 2 pm.  

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jail.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account and we will send you the Zoom link.

In solidarity and support,
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Note: In a previous version of this post, it was brought to our attention that we used offensive language. Despite our intent, we acknowledge that our impact was hurtful. For that, we offer to you all our sincerest apologies and a commitment to continue to learn and grow as we continue our work. We have also corrected our communications on all platforms.

Baruch Athletics and USG are hosting the 2nd Annual Bearcats Jingle Bell Run/Walk/Wheel 5k/1k. This fundraiser will benefit the Baruch Food Pantry Program. The event is open to everyone in Baruch Community as well as friends, family and alumni. For more details about the event and to register please visit the USG site.  For any questions please contact Intramurals@baruch.cuny.edu

The Abraham J. Briloff Prizes in Ethics are funded by a gift from alumnus Charles R. Dreifus (’66, MBA ’73) in honor of Abraham J. Briloff, Emanuel Saxe Distinguished Professor of Accountancy Emeritus. The emphasis of the Briloff prizes is ethics in professional life; to wit, ethics in the broadest sense. Recent writings on current ethical issues in a wide range of formats—such as books, articles, essays, op-ed pieces, and websites—are eligible for the prizes, as are those written or recently published for traditional scholarly settings.

Winners will be announced for the 2021 Briloff Prizes as part of Ethics Week 2022 (TBA – the week of March 14, 21, or 28).

THE FACULTY PRIZE: any faculty member may submit an article, essay, op-ed piece, website, or book, unpublished or recently published. Works must be topical and current; relevance is more important than length. THE FACULTY AWARD IS $1,500.

FOR THE STUDENT PRIZE: any currently enrolled Baruch College student may submit an original essay or research paper. Work that was done for a course may be submitted for this prize. Works must be topical and current; relevance is more important than length. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. THE STUDENT AWARD IS $500.

The prize winners are selected by a committee of faculty from the Zicklin School of Business, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 18, 2022. Previous faculty and student winners are listed on the Baruch website.

Submissions and questions should be addressed to the Abraham J. Briloff Prizes in Ethics Committee: Via Email: vanessa.cano@baruch.cuny.edu Subject: Ethics Competition

• Paid internships for NYC residents
• Opportunities in all 5 boroughs
• Open to high school and college students ages 16-21
• Resume revision, mock interviews, and other free resources
• Offered by the NYC Dept of Youth & Community Development in Partnership with Commonpoint Queens

RSVP for an info session

• Tuesday, December 7th- 1:00- 2:00p.m.
• Wednesday, December 15th- 1:00- 2:00p.m.

For more information visit the Leaders Program website.

The Athletic & Recreation Complex (ARC) is currently accessible to:

• Students enrolled in Physical Education classes
• Students who have rented a Paid Locker Rental
• Student-Athletes competing in the College’s NCAA Division III Programs

Otherwise, the ARC facilities are closed until further notice. Please stay tuned.

There will be a limited amount of spectators allowed at upcoming men’s and women’s basketball home games (VC- ARC Arena B2 level). All fully vaccinated Baruch College students with valid ID will be granted access until we reach limited capacity.

• Second Annual Bearcats Jingle Bell Run/Walk/Wheel 5K/1K is Back.
• Women’s Basketball Defeats Hunter in Overtime 63-61 on Winning Shot by Mia Castillo!
• Men’s Basketball Downs Maritime 68-67 on Winning Shot by Adnan Bajrami!

Upcoming Athletics Schedule

Friday, December 10
Men’s & Women’s Swimming vs York College, 6:00p.m. (Home – VC-B3 level)

 Saturday, December 11
Men’s Basketball vs St. Joseph’s (LI), 12:00p.m. (Home – VC-B2 Level)

ERAP provides significant economic relief to help low and moderate-income households at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability by providing rental arrears, temporary rental assistance and utility arrears assistance. Applications from households with income up to 100 percent AMI will be prioritized for processing through October 29, 2021. After that, all applications for households with income up to 120 percent AMI will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on ERAP, eligibility criteria and applying for this resource, visit the New York State website.

Citi Banks Early ID Leadership Program will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to learn about the many divisions across the bank, build technical skills, and successfully navigate our Summer Analyst interview process. We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. The Early ID Leadership Program is designed for undergraduate sophomores. The program consists of virtual mentorship, technical training, and intense interview preparation for the 2022 Summer Analyst interview process. We will provide an educational series where students will get an overview of the various businesses at Citi. All candidates will be selected based on their academic achievements such as extracurricular activities, campus leadership, and interest in the financial services industry. A 3.3 GPA is preferred. Applications close on December 14, 2021. For more information on how to apply visit the Citi Bank website.

A Mentorship Program for students who identify as Asian and Pacific Islanders, LGBTQ+, are 18-24 years old, and will be in NYC from 9/2021-4/2022.

• New to NYC?
• Need advice on living your best queer API life?
• Just want to meet other API LGBTQ+ New Yorker?

Join our mentorship program, GAYme! Email ichang@apicha.org. To learn more about Apicha, go to: www.apicha.org. You can follow Project Connect on Facebook.

To ensure the safety, security, and well-being of our students, Baruch College has determined that a moratorium had been placed on pledging and rush activities in all Baruch social fraternities and sororities at least through May 31, 2024. Read a message from the Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Art King, for further details. * To anonymously report any hazing activity please fill out the Hazing Incident Report Form.