Bearcat Buzz – April 8, 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!

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.

Baruch College Student Government Election 2022-2023 is right around the corner! This year election voting will be administered online through Qualtrics. All currently enrolled undergraduate students are eligible and should vote in this year’s Student Government elections! Elections will be open starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 11 and will close at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13.
You will not be able to save your ballot. You must complete and submit the entire ballot in a single sitting. You will be asked to enter your CUNY EMPL ID in order to confirm you are eligible to vote in the Baruch College 2022-2023 Undergraduate Student Government Election. However, your vote is fully anonymous.

You can review the candidate’s information and photos prior to voting on the Student Government Elections Website. Please ensure you are prepared to cast your vote prior to voting. You may only access/submit this ballot one time. To vote please visit the Student Government Elections Website. VERY IMPORTANT!

Please contact student.life@baruch.cuny.edu if you experience any problems.

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.

Indian Student Association presents Asian Fashion Show
Monday, April 4–Saturday, April 9

Asian Fashion Show is an event where all Asian clubs on campus come together to celebrate and showcase their Asian culture. Since we are hosting this event through our Instagram platform, we want to diversify the ways in which students can showcase their culture. Although we will be accepting pictures or videos of students in their cultural outfits, we would also like for you guys to have the option to represent your culture through food, jewelry, music/dance, art, language, etc. It is totally up to you as to how you would like to share and represent your culture! If you are interested in participating in this event, you will be submitted into a raffle.
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Malala’s Story
Monday, April 11, 12:30- 2:30p.m.

“He Named Me Malala” is a 2015 documentary based on the life of a young Pakistani girl named Malala Yousafzai. She is one of the world’s human and children rights activists and one of the youngest people to win a Nobel Peace Prize for advocating for the right for girls to get an education in her hometown. Join us for an afternoon of great storytelling and a thoughtful discussion on the journey of Malala Yousafzai.

Cultural Appreciation vs Cultural Appropriation: Why It matters
Wednesday, April 13, 2:00p.m.

Cultural Appropriation has plagued many different underrepresented communities and has had particularly severe impacts on the cultures that exist within the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi-American community. The line between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation is not as thin as many people may be led to believe and it is important to understand when you are celebrating someone’s cultural ties and when you are crossing the line. Join us on Wednesday, April 13 as we have an honest conversation on the Dos and Don’ts of Cultural Appropriation.

Trainings

The 75-minute, interactive training will teach you Hollaback!’s 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking about the types of disrespect that Asian and Asian American folks are facing right now — from macroaggressions to violence — using a tool we call the “spectrum of disrespect.” You’ll learn what to look for and the positive impact that bystander intervention has on individuals and communities. We’ll talk through five strategies for intervention: distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct; and how to prioritize your own safety while intervening. We’ll have time at the end for practice, and you’ll leave feeling more confident intervening the next time you see anti-Asian/American harassment online or in person.

How to respond to Harassment for people Experiencing Anti-Asian/American harassment
Monday, April 11th 3:00p.m – 4:00 p.m.

Vietnamese Student Association: Presents One Catch at a time: A Dive into Vietnam’s Fishing Culture
Thursday, April 14, 12:50- 2:00p.m.
Some of my fondest memories of Vietnam take place on a little boat in the outskirts of Long Xuyen City. My grandfather took me on fishing trips when I was young, and as I patiently observed the waters reflecting the streaking clouds waiting for a fish to bite, the scent of Marlboro would waft through the stillness of a warm afternoon in Vietnam. Suddenly, the stillness of it all would be interrupted by a brief flash of a fish struggling on the line and after that, a victorious cry from my grandfather, with cigarette still in his mouth: “ông ngoại bắt được con cá!” (“Grandpa caught a fish!”) – Randy Huynh, Cultural Chair Shadow 2022.
If that beautiful memory didn’t catch your eye (and heart) already, we hope you’ll join us in getting a taste of the rich fishing culture and history of Vietnam!

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.

Tuesday, April 12
12:45-2:00p.m.

Please join the Counseling Center and the USG for another “Let’s Talk about it series”. In this interactive presentation, we will focus on our relationship with food and our bodies. We will discuss eating mindfully, disordered eating, and eating disorders as well as how our relationship with eating impacts how we feel about our bodies and body positivity. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register today.

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.

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 14, 2022
1:00-2:00p.m.

Join us for a webinar with AT&T Account Executive Ian Hinojosa to learn about the advantages and paths of pursuing a career in Sales! Ian Hinojosa graduated from Baruch in 2019 with a BBA in International Business and a minor in Marketing and Spanish. Post-graduation Ian entered a full-time role in AT&T’s B2B Sales Development Program. After 5 months, he transitioned over to an Account Executive in the San Diego market. He sells Fiber and Cybersecurity in the SMB space. Registration is required through zoom. Register.

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.

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.

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 7 from 5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.: Before this meeting, students read a few essay from Lorde’s book; the meeting is spent discussing and drawing inspiration from her text.
April 14 from 5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.: Students bring in their own writing to workshop and prepare for publication
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.

– Softball Sweeps Lehman in CUNYAC Home Doubleheader
– Men’s Tennis Downs Rival Hunter 8-1
– Baseball Team Wins Big at SUNY Old Westbury (14-5)
– Men’s Volleyball Sweeps York in CUNYAC Quarterfinal Playoff

Upcoming Athletics Schedule

Friday, April 8, 2022
Men’s Tennis vs Lehman College, 3:00p.m. (U.S. National Tennis Center in Queens)
CUNYAC Men’s Volleyball Championship, 6:30p.m. (ARC Arena, Main Gym)   ​

Saturday, April 9, 2022
Softball at Hunter College, Doubleheader 11:00a.m. (Randall’s Island)
Baseball vs John Jay College, Doubleheader, 12:00p.m. (at Flowers Park, New Rochelle)  ​

Sunday, April 10, 2022
Softball at Westfield State, Doubleheader, 1:00p.m. (Westfield State, Massachusetts)

Monday, April 11, 2022
Women’s Tennis at Kean University, 6:00p.m. (Union, New Jersey)

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.

KT is a college student. Has a 2-hour commute to and from class 3 times/wk. KT eats breakfast before travelling doesn’t carry water or a snack. Skips lunch while on campus for 8hrs. Weeks later at the end of the last class for the day, KT has blurred vision, ringing of the ears, and feels lightheaded. Quickly, KT finds other students looking down as KT stares up at them while lying on the floor. What just happened? Do not be afraid if you have fainted or see someone faint. Watch video on Youtube for tips. Questions: email studenthealthcarecenter@baruch.cuny.edu

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.