Bearcat Buzz – April 22, 2022

April 26: Last day to complete your cap and gown order online (the order site closes at midnight)
May 17: Last day of classes
Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W”
Last day to apply/cancel P/NC option
May 18-24: Final examinations
May 24: End of Spring Term

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!

Wednesday, May 18 – Tuesday, May 24

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

Lexicon’s 2022 yearbook is on sale now! The first 50 students to buy the yearbook receive the Diamond Tier Senior Package for free – which includes a duffel bag with many other amazing goodies. Buy one now and be the first 50 to receive to get this offer.  Order here! For any questions please contact us at lexicon.yearbook@gmail.com.

Please note that the Office of Student Life (OSL) does not sell or distribute tickets in classrooms or outside of our office. If you are solicited by anyone on campus who claims affiliation with OSL, please immediately report it to Public Safety.

The Office of Student Life celebrates Baruch’s Asian, Pacific Islander, & Desi-American (APIDA) Heritage Month and the accomplishments and contributions demonstrated by members of the APIDA community. With the theme, “Empowering Community through Education,” this month is dedicated to uplifting the legacy of strength and determination despite barriers and discrimination, increasingly so in the era of COVID-19. Join us for a series of events, workshops and trainings, that honor this history of resilience and perseverance.

All events are subject to change.

Closing Ceremony
Tuesday, April 26
12:30p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Newman Vertical Campus Multipurpose Room (1-107)

The APIDA Heritage Month Closing Ceremony takes the form of a self-guided gallery exhibit/interactive pop-up shop, where we invite the Baruch College community to engage with, explore, and learn about APIDA innovation and creativity throughout American and Global History. On Tuesday, April 26 from 12:30pm-2:30pm visit the Newman Vertical Campus Multipurpose Room (1-107) to experience a cultural immersion of inventions and technological advances that were made by individuals from the APIDA community!
“Do not limit yourself to thinking in the present. Think above and beyond. Do not be bound by this age; aim to create a new age that will delight people throughout the world.” – Masayoshi Son

Visit the Baruch Student Life website for the full list of all 2022 Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month events. Events will be added weekly to the Bearcat Buzz.

The Office of Student Life is seeking community members who are interested in actively participating in the planning and execution of Latinx Heritage Month, which traditionally takes place in September. It would be greatly appreciated if you could share in any listservs, newsletters, or directly with your community as we hope to solidify a committee before the end of the month. Register by May 11, 2022.

The Office of Student Life is seeking community members who are interested in actively participating in the planning and execution of LGBTQ+ History Month, which traditionally takes place in October at Baruch College. If you have any interest in participating please sign up, as we hope to solidify a committee by the end of the month. Thank you for the support in advance and look forward to a great series of events! Register by May 15, 2022.

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.

Sexual violence affects people of all genders, sexual orientations, and ages. The victim usually knows the person causing the violent act. Sexual violence comes in many forms: in-person, online (posting pictures online/social media), and in words( written or spoken) Some types include: sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment—to name a few. The Student Health Care Center will counsel and provide referrals to anyone who is victim of sexual violence. Please watch this video by the CDC to learn more information.

Campus Pride will provide Stop the Hate training to 50 students across CUNY (with the first 100 seats reserved for Baruch students). This training will support the students (and their colleagues) in combating hate on campus as well as fostering the development of the community. Training outcomes include: encouraging dialogue among and within campuses, providing tools to identify and address bias-related incidents on campus, increasing communication of anti-hate expectations on campus, and more. Register by April 28th.

Thursday, May 5, 2022
12:45 – 2:00p.m.

Learn about fellowships that fund graduate school for U.S. Foreign Service Careers such as the Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship and Rangel International Affairs Fellowship. The session will offer advice on selecting a fellowship opportunity, and give suggestions on competition strategies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and include: graduating seniors, and recent bachelor’s degree recipients; and young professionals. Contact Baruch’s Fellowships Advisor with any questions: Valeria.Hymas@baruch.cuny.edu

The new CUNY Climate Scholars (CCS) fellowship will provide an opportunity for ten CUNY undergraduates to participate in interdisciplinary education, research, internships, and teaching experiences through the program. We are specifically recruiting students from Baruch College, Brooklyn College, Bronx Community College, and Hunter College to participate. The CUNY Climate Scholars fellowship will run via zoom from August 22, 2022, through March 31, 2023, with a 20-hour-a-week commitment. Each CUNY Climate Scholar will earn up to $8,400 for their participation. Apply by May 13, 2022.

Eligibility Requirements: College undergraduate students with a GPA of at least 3.0. Low-income, underrepresented minorities and those eager to learn about climate change and renewable energy innovation are especially encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply visit the application. For questions: info@cunyclimate.org

The CUNY Investment Industry Fellowship (CIIF) is a cohort-based 9-month program open to all current CUNY Sophomores and Juniors. The CIIF program is a fellowship opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in the investment industry including but not limited to entry-level roles as Associates in Investment Banking or Consulting roles.
Priority application is due by May 8, 2022. Final Application due date May 22, 2022

Students accepted to CIIF will have:
– Access to 1-on-1 mentoring sessions with industry professionals
– Monthly workshops on investing taught by industry professionals
– Support finding internships
– Opportunity to build a network with professionals in private equity, real estate, and credit distressed strategies & special situations
– $1000 stipend
Step 1: Register for the CIIF Info Session open to CUNY students at ALL campuses
Tuesday, April 26th 2:00p.m. Register
Thursday, May 5th 11:00a.m. Register
Step 2: Apply Now! Phase 1 only requires your resume
CUNY Futures in Finance Contact Info: FIFcuny@cuny.edu

Baruch’s partner Change Machine is looking for participants for an informal roundtable discussion on Black student debt and the student loan crisis on Tuesday, April 26 at 12:30p.m. virtually. We are seeking current Black undergraduates to discuss generational wealth, wage discrimination, predatory loans, and the racial wealth gap. If this is a topic that you are passionate about please sign up.

April 28, 2022 12:30-2:00p.m.
12:30-2:00p.m.

Join us for our Baruch & Beyond Series: Healthcare Roundtable! You will get to speak to several Baruch alumni with years of experience in the healthcare industry about their career trajectories to help you learn more about the industry. Register today!

Thursday, April 28, 2022
5:00-6:00p.m.

Join us for a seminar with certified development coach Donna Johnson-Klonsky, on how to master the challenging transition of being a full-time student to a working professional. Life after graduation can be an overwhelming moment in a young person’s life. But with proper preparation, you can align your thoughts, emotions, and actions for success. Registration is required through zoom. Register.

Thursday, April 7, 14, and 28, 2022
5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m. (EST)
Register

In this 3-part program, Baruch LGBTQIA+ students will come together to read, write, and create works that draw on their own queer experience. In her 1985 essay, “Poetry is Not a Luxury,” Audre Lorde writes that “The quality of light by which we scrutinize our lives has direct bearing upon the product which we live, and upon the changes which we hope to bring about through those lives.” This workshop will help students shine that light: together, we’ll read Lorde’s Sister Outsider, write our own essays, stories, and poems, and collaborate on editing and publishing the writing that comes out of the workshop. With student permission, work will be published in zines and/or online.

April 28 from 5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.: Zine workshop with homie house press (We will be creating a unique one of a kind zine. All you need is one sheet of paper, scissors, and something to write/draw with. Together with these tools we learn to flesh out ideas and spread them into a small scale book form. We will delicately look at the history of zines and see how knowledge outside of the mainstream media has been disseminated and used for survival within queer cultures as well as other underrepresented groups.)

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.

Baseball Start Strong, Hold Off St. Joseph’s (Brooklyn) to Win 16-11 for 10th Win in 11 Games.

Men’s Tennis Defeats Oneonta in Non-Conference.

Softball Splits Doubleheader Against John Jay.

Upcoming Athletics Schedule
(As of April 22, Subject to Changes)

Saturday, April 23
Baseball at John Jay College, 12:00p.m. Doubleheader
Softball at Lehman College, 12:00p.m. Doubleheader

Sunday, April 24
Men’s Tennis vs U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 1:00p.m. (U.S. National Tennis Center)

Tuesday, March 26
Softball vs SUNY Purchase, 3:00p.m., Doubleheader (at SUNY Purchase)
Baseball at Ramapo, 3:30p.m.

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.

Afraid of seeing a GYN doctor? You’re not alone! Take charge of your health! Watch this mini-series to see why. For more information contact studenthealthcarecenter@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.

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.

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.