Bearcat Buzz – December 17, 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

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

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!

Visit the CUNY website to find life hacks, resources, college-specific advice and other tools to help you thrive during college. Continue to check for the latest, most important news you need to know!

CUNY students can text to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.​ Through its partnership with Crisis Text Line, CUNY will help students in crisis manage difficult situations and connect to mental health resources, both on and off campus. If you are a CUNY student who is feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious, text CUNY to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. Share with your friends and classmates who might be interested in using this resource!

CUNY Mental Health Services are available to all students. CUNY works with students with concerns about family, the transition to college, school performance, difficulty in all types of relationships, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and eating concerns, among many others. If anything is making it difficult for you to succeed in school – we are here for you! All services are free and confidential for CUNY students. Reach out to your campus counseling center for an appointment today. For mental health tips and resources visit the CUNY website.

The Counseling Center
137 East 25th Street,
9th Floor, Room 914
New York, NY 10010
646-312-2155
counseling@baruch.cuny.edu

Individual Counseling
Please visit the Counseling Center’s website or email Counseling@Baruch.cuny.edu.

The Starr Career Development Centet presents Project Starr: Get Hired. Are you struggling to land a job and want to increase your chances? Are you ready to start a job search and actually get hired? If so, Project Starr: Get Hired! 4-Day Winter Intensive Networking & Job Search Series was created for you! Learn how to secure employment fast with step-by-step guidance, resources, and access to networking. Sign up now to secure a spot in Starr’s most extensive job search series ever! Four 90-minute sessions providing “how-to” content and hands-on practice of job search tasks to support job seekers Structured tasks (optional) between workshops to provide guidance and keep the job search moving forward Bonus follow-up sessions with cutting edge LinkedIn tips and group career coaching Networking live during sessions Drop-in Zoom hours facilitated by career counselor / program leader Workshop Series Dates: January 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. January 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th 12:30 – 2:00p.m.

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.

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.

• Baruch SAAC Participates in Holiday Card Drive.
• Men’s Basketball Hangs On to Defeat U.S.M.M.A. (76-75) for Fourth Straight Win.

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

Baruch’s Max Berger Virtual Pre-Law Winter Institute 2022 is free & open to all Baruch students & alumni,January 4-7, 2022 RSVP ASAP! No separate application is required; however, you must register for each session independently. Participants attending each program in its entirety (except where noted) will receive a Special Bonus: A complete set of PowerScore Reading Comprehension; Logic Game & Logical Reasoning Bibles, valued at over $200 and a Certificate of Completion. Attendance will be taken. Questions? E-mail tina.coco@baruch.cuny.edu

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | 1:30- 2:30 p.m.
Pre Law Orientation
Find out what you need to know about applying to law school & Baruch’s Max Berger Pre-Law Program. Get your questions answered. Note: This session is optional for students that have never attended a pre law advisement session, or pre law orientation workshop, at Baruch in the past.
Register via Starr Search under the workshop tab, Zoom details are provided.

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 | 2:45- 4:15p.m.
Brooklyn Law School Virtual Tour, Admission & Information Session
Register today!
This webinar is designed for those who want to learn about Brooklyn Law School’s offerings and the admissions process. The program covers:

• The admission process: what admission committees evaluate and when to apply
• Application strategies
• Presenting your undergraduate record
• The importance of letters of recommendation
• How to approach the personal essay
• Dealing with potential weaknesses
• Avoiding application mistakes

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 | 12:30- 1:45p.m.
Washington University School of Law Information Session & Alumni Panel
Register today!
Have you thought about attending law school outside of NY? Hear from Baruch alumni & friends that have done just that! Joy Johnson, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Office of Admissions at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Mo, will be joined by Baruch alumni to provide an inside look at the programs and opportunities offered by this highly ranked law school.

Thursday, January 6, 2021 | 10:00- 11:45a.m.
Logic Game Workshop & LSAT Update
Register today!
The LSAT is ever-changing. an experienced LSAT instructor from Kaplan LSAT Prep will provide students with the latest updates LSAC is planning starting this spring. Additionally, students will learn how to master the logic games section of the LSAT.

Thursday, January 6, 2021 | 1:45- 3:15p.m.
The Law School Application Process & Writing a Winning Personal Statement
Register in advance for this webinar today!
Sponsored by TestMax Test Prep, students will receive information on law school application timelines and how to make your personal statement stand out.

Friday, January 7, 2021 | 9:30- 11:00a.m.
I Survived My 1st Law School Semester!
Recent Baruch alumni that are current law students at Columbia; Fordham, Northwestern, Cornell and other law schools, will discuss their 1L experience at law schools throughout the NYC area & beyond. Hear about what each law school is doing to keep students safe during the pandemic.
Register via Starr Search under the workshop tab, Zoom details are provided.

Craving a more fulfilling college experience? Want to become a part of a close-knit community of high-achieving students? Learn what it takes to become a Provost or Inquiry Scholar within Baruch’s Undergraduate Honors Program. Watch​ the Information Session to see what an Honors education can do for you. 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. Freshmen and sophomores are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 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.

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

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.