Bearcat Buzz – March 11, 2022

April 15-22: Spring Break – No classes scheduled

Baruch College will hold its 2022 Commencement Exercise on Thursday, May 26 at Barclays Center at 620 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn.

There will be one commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m., with both undergraduate and graduate students at the ceremony. For more information on caps and gowns, how to register, and more please visit the Student Life website. Continue to check the site regularly for more updates!

On March 7, Chancellor Matos Rodríguez lifted the mask mandate on CUNY campuses. In his message, the Chancellor emphasized who should still consider wearing face masks. Please be respectful of each other as we continue to live with and manage COVID-19 on campus and in our broader communities For more information and guidance, visit Baruch Forward.

Project Period Drive
March 3 – March 31

We have Partnered with Project Period to collect female & hygienic products for women. We have partnered with The Bowery Mission Tribeca Campus, this is where our donations will be sent to at the end of the drive.

– Purchase products through the Amazon Wishlist
– Make monetary donations directly to PERIOD

Items include: Pads, Tampons, Panty Liners, Sanitary Wipes, Menstrual Cups, Personal heating/Hot water pouches. Other hygiene products are also accepted.

Women in the Arts
March 15, 2022
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A virtual panelist event to hear from Baruch’s own women faculty about their experience in the Arts. Panelists have worked in publishing, New Media Arts, Photography, and graphic design. Panelists will display examples of their art, speak on the inspiration behind it, and how they got started as a woman in their field. Students will get the opportunity to ask their own questions to any of our panelists. Panelist Participants include Jenna Westra, Katherine Behar, Anika Sarin.

With Love, Me
March 17, 2022
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Join B&B and WHM and learn how we can use journalism and creative writing to empower ourselves. We will be writing inspiring letters to our present or future selves. Passcode: 738486.

Women in Vietnamese History and Healing Practices, Lady Lotuses in Bloom

March 17, 2022
12:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Throughout history, Vietnamese women have been an embodiment of strength, beauty, confidence, and change. In Vietnam, there are two holidays dedicated to honoring Vietnamese women. However, we know that it is everyday where we celebrate our women! In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we invite you to join us in learning more about the contributions made by resilient Vietnamese women. Let’s learn not only how we can care for ourselves but others.

WHM Alumni Panel
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
March 18, 2022

Women’s History Month celebrates both the women of our past and present. In both the past and present, Asian-American women continue to challenge stereotypes, fight to uplift their communities, and pave the way for future generations. Come join us to hear the stories of FUSION’s alumni about their struggles and successes of being a Filipino-American woman.

Visit the Baruch Student Life website for the full list of all 2022 Women’s History Month events. Events will be added weekly to the Bearcat Buzz.

The Office of Student Life is excited to announce that we are celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander & Desi American Heritage month (APIDAHM) in April! Join us as we help celebrate the different cultures and achievements of Asian/ Pacific Americans. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee, please sign up on MyBaruch.

Our free immigration lawyer services are up and running. The Undergraduate Student Government and the Graduate Student Assembly provide current undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to speak with an immigration lawyer twice a semester.  Appointments can be scheduled for the Spring 2022 semester. Please make an appointment via our online form on the Student Life website.

Wednesdays 4:00-7:00 p.m.
March 23, April 6, April 27, May 4, May 11

The Allen G. and Mary E. Aaronson Student Center is open to all undergraduate students
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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 check it out!

Please note that masks are required at all times and no food or drinks other than water are allowed.

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 p.m.- 3 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.

12:30p.m. – 2p.m.
March 24, 2022

Join in to chat with Baruch alumni with years of experience in the human resources industry. You will get to learn about the different career paths you can take, as well as the importance of a human resources team in a company. Our Baruch and Beyond Roundtable series connects Baruch alumni with current, primarily undergraduate, students interested in learning more about particular career fields, often before they declare a major. Register.

Come and support our Blood Drive on March 14th and March 15th from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Multipurpose Room 107, 55 Lexington Ave -East 25th Street Entrance. You can donate or volunteer! Email alise.eramian@baruch.cuny.eduwith any questions, for further information, and sign-up links.

Join us for a 30-minute weekly Monday lunchtime reset to slow down, get present, and be intentional in a safe space and in community with your peers as we mindfully set the tone to move through the week. Hosted by Baruch’s Office of Health & Wellness, Zicklin Graduate Career Management Center and the DEI Incubator. If questions email joy.allison@baruch.cuny.edu please do NOT send email messages to joyce.allison67@login.cuny.edu Register to attend.

Welcome, Bearcats: Access to the ARC (Athletic & Recreation Complex)

The ARC is currently accessible to:

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

Otherwise, the ARC facilities are closed until further notice. Please stay tuned and visit BaruchAthletics.com for updates.

– Men’s Volleyball Wins at CCNY

– A Total of 110 Student-Athletes Named to 2021 Fall Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll

– Softball Sweeps Yeshiva in Doubleheader

– Men’s Tennis Defeats Yeshiva (5-4) in their First Match in Nearly Two Years

Upcoming Athletics Schedule

Friday, March 11
Softball at SUNY Old Westbury, Doubleheader, (at SUNY Farmingdale Softball Complex), 5p.m.

Saturday, March 12
Baseball at Manhattanville, 12p.m.
Men’s Volleyball vs Hunter College, 12p.m. (Home – ARC Arena)
TICKETS & PROTOCOLS

Sunday, March 13
Baseball at SUNY Purchase, Doubleheader, 11a.m.

Tuesday, March 15
Men’s Tennis vs New Jersey City University, (Home – U.S. National Tennis Center), 3p.m.
Men’s Volleyball at Lehman College, 7pm

Baruch students who are taking a journalism class or who have taken one in the past are invited to compete for cash prizes by entering the “What Is Home?” essay contest. What is home? How has it changed in the past two years? Is your home a place where you feel trapped? Or liberated? Or crowded? Or protected?

Students may submit one personal essay of creative nonfiction, 600-800 words, by midnight, April 5, to bridgett.davis@baruch.cuny.edu and gisele.regatao@baruch.cuny.edu. Do not include your name on the entry; attach a separate cover letter with your name, email address, and cell. Contest prizes are $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place, $500 for third place, and $200 for honorable mention. The contest is funded by the Shulman Family fund. This is the second year for the essay contest, which was the brainchild of Baruch alumnus David Shulman ’64. He was inspired to encourage students to write about their experiences after reading Davis’ memoir “The World According to Fannie Davis. For more information visit the Baruch website.

Live music is coming back to Baruch! We’re looking for Baruch College students to perform in a concert planned for May 12 on the Clivner=Field Plaza! All musical styles, acts, and genres are welcome. Send video or MP3 to abby.anderton@baruch.cuny.edu by March 31.

Thursday, March 17, 12:45-2:00 p.m.

We will explore funding opportunities through prestigious scholarships to pursue a graduate degree in the U.S. and around the world. The presentation will focus on the Samvid Scholars Program in the US; the Rhodes Scholarship and the Marshall Scholarship to the United Kingdom; and the Schwarzman Scholars Program to China, among others. The session will review the purpose, criteria and application process for each of these awards and will discuss strategies on how to be a competitive applicant. Contact Baruch’s Fellowships Advisor with any questions, Valeria.Hymas@baruch.cuny.edu.

Baruch College has partnered with Change Machine to provide free virtual financial coaching to all members of the College. Financial coaching can help ensure you meet all of your financial goals including managing spending, building credit, reducing debt, finding the right banking options, saving money, and more! Coaching is available in English and Spanish. Get started on your goals today! To schedule an appointment with a financial coach please call the toll-free number 1-877-695-4447 and leave your name and phone number.

The CUNY LGBTQI+ Council is proud to announce the inaugural CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference! The conference will take place on Friday, April 1, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

The CUNY LGBTQI+ Student Conference brings together LGBTQI+ students from across CUNY interested in learning more about leadership and creating change on our campuses and broader communities. What does leadership for social change look like? What does an inclusive CUNY look like? The conference will address these questions through workshops, a keynote address, networking, and most importantly, strengthening the community of Queer & Trans students. Participants will learn more about current CUNY initiatives and resources, how to organize as LGBTQI+ students, grow your voice, and create change on your campus and beyond. The pandemic has had a major impact on LGBTQI+ students’ ability to connect and socialize. We want this conference to be a healing space and a way to continue the advocacy of so many who have come before.

The conference is planned to be in-person pending approval, but there will also be a virtual option for those who prefer it. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please register today

Need Federal Student Aid for Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023? File your 2022-2023 FAFSA Today! The 2022-2023 FAFSA is available, at studentaid.gov. Don’t forget to obtain or retrieve your Federal Student Aid ID at fsaid.ed.gov to sign the 2022-2023 FAFSA electronically; If dependent, at least one of your parents will need one too. Baruch’s Federal Code is 007273. The NYS TAP (NY residents only) code is 1409.

This month, Carnegie Hall is kicking off a citywide festival on the theme of Afrofuturism. There are $10 student tickets available for many festival events, including performances by Flying Lotus, Nicole Mitchell and Angel Bat Dawid, Mwenso and the Shakes, and more. A full listing of all student discounts – including these Afrofuturism events – is available on our website. Students can sign up for our Student Insider program on our website – registration is fast and free! We also have a group sales team who would be happy to assist if there are any professors who would be interested in getting a group of students together to attend a performance.

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.