Bearcat Buzz – November 3, 2023 - Student Affairs

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LGBTQIA+ History Month

LGBTQIA+ History Month is nationally commemorated during the month of October, celebrating and recognizing the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals have had on history—both locally and globally.

In 2023, our theme for LGBTQIA+ History Month is “Our Rights, Our Stories: Preserving LGBTQIA+ History in the Face of Opposition.” This theme was designed to highlight the struggles and successes of the LGBTQIA+ community in their pursuit of equal rights, opportunities, and representation in various fields, even in the midst of challenges such as anti-LGBTQ+ policies and other forms of discrimination.

We invite all members of the Baruch Community to join us in celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month.

All events are subject to change.

Queer Poetry Open Mic and Workshop
Tuesday, November 7
4:00 – 5:30p.m. | 8-190, NVC
In this workshop, we’ll read together, collaborate in a brief writing exercise, and then hear from Baruch writers in an open mic. Led by experts from The Writing Center.
RSVP for the Queer Poetry Open Mic and Workshop Here.

Crafting Pride, Colors of Legacy
Thursday, November 9
12:30 – 2:30 PM | 2-125 NVC
Explore Queer Movement history through a timeline collage, then engage in creative crafts to celebrate historical figures and promote ongoing queer advocacy and personal connection, while exploring your own role in advocacy.

Success Amplified‘s Movie Monday Series
Monday, November 13
5:00 – 8:00p.m. | 3-215 NVC
Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month with the broadcast of TV series, movies, and documentaries showcasing the stories of revolutionary leaders within the community.

Mental Health Through LGBTQ+ Lens
Tuesday, November 14
12:30 – 2:30p.m. | 3-215 NVC
Join us as we connect/network and travel through time to explore mental health within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Led by experts from The Baruch Counseling Center.

Safe Haven: Active Attack Training
Thursday, November 16
12:30 – 2:30p.m. | Aaronson Student Center
This session focuses on preparing participants to respond effectively to both on-campus and off-campus incidents. Designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of all community members.

Led experts from the Office of Public Safety.
Disclaimer: This Attack Training session will include realistic active shooter simulations led by experienced public safety experts. These simulations are designed to provide valuable preparedness skills. Please be aware that these scenarios may be intense and triggering. We prioritize your well-being, and counseling support services will be readily accessible throughout the training to ensure your comfort and emotional well-being. Your safety is our utmost concern.

Out in Office: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Elected Officials, Past and Present!
Monday, November 20
4:30 – 6:30p.m. | Multipurpose Room, 1-107 NVC
Hear from elected officials in the LGBTQIA+ community, as they share their career paths and how their LGBTQIA+ identities may have played a role in that journey. RSVP Coming Soon!

Pride Quiz: LGBTQIA+ & Allies Trivia Hour
Tuesday, November 21
5:00 – 6:00p.m. | Virtual- Zoom
Test your knowledge of LGBTQIA+ History in a competition-style trivia game. Come network with faculty, staff, alumni, and students. Help us foster and further develop a supportive and inclusive community at Baruch.
RSVP for Pride Quiz Here

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Support from the Counseling Center

The Baruch College Counseling Center offers free and confidential services. Through culturally responsive and trauma-informed counseling and psychological services, the Counseling Center assists students in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Individual Counseling: Please visit the Counseling Center’s website or email counseling@baruch.cuny.edu.
Group Counseling: Two sessions of Relationship to Self and Others meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00–2:00 p.m. To participate on Tuesdays (on Zoom), email Brittany.Wesnitzer@baruch.cuny.edu to participate on Thursdays (in-person), email Febrian.Moten@baruch.cuny.edu.
BIPOC Relationship to Self and Others Counseling Group The group will be in-person at the Counseling Center, Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. To participate please email Shenette.Scille@Baruch.cuny,edu
Coping Skills Group Using evidence based and mindfulness practices, this group will focus on building skills to cope with everyday stressors that impact our mental health and wellbeing. The group is Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Zoom. To participate please email Jael.Amador@Baruch.cuny.edu
Black Mental Health Matters
Dear Black students,
These support sessions aim to foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black Students. Past topics have included: Black Mental Health MattersIn 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:

– 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 2:00 p.m., starting on September 22, 2023.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Dr. Jael Amador at Jael.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

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Warning! Alert Regarding Scam Messages

Email Hoaxes

It has come to our attention that students at Baruch College and other CUNY campuses have received a message with the subject “Important Message from College Finance Department.” The message offers a “covid-19 financial aid grant.” The message is NOT from the College; it is a scam designed to get students to divulge their personal information. If you have received this message, please delete it. If you responded to the message and provided your personal information, please contact helpdesk@baruch.cuny.edu for assistance with changing your passwords and taking further action, if necessary.

Remain Vigilant Against Scams and Phishing

The College has distributed previous warnings about email scams. Please keep the following in mind regarding any message you receive:
– Do not provide personal information (home address, user names, etc.) in response to emails, text messages, or websites that come from someone you do not know or from a suspicious email sender.
– Never provide your password in an email.
– Do not deposit checks from unknown senders.
– Do not click on links or open attachments in suspicious emails.
– Be wary of messages requesting urgent action.

While we work actively to identify and prevent these messages, our ability to keep users secure is critically dependent on the Baruch community being educated and skeptical about fraudulent messages. Please remain alert, as scams can happen at any time and dupe individuals of all ages and backgrounds and all levels of tech sophistication.

Job Scams

This is a reminder to bring your attention to recent job scams and email hoaxes. Although it is not from Starr Search, we want to bring it to your attention. Here is the latest job scam that we received: Job Scam. If you received these types of job scams, please delete it immediately and flag it as spam in your Baruchmail email system. Do not engage in any correspondence with the sender. Please read this announcement to on how to look out for warning signs and to better protect yourself against these hoaxes and scams.

Warning Signs
Look out for the following warning signs in any job posting you encounter:
·    Hiring manager promises a large salary with minimal work required.
·    Hiring manager offers you a position without any sort of interviewing process being conducted.
·    Hiring manager is using a personal email or an address that doesn’t match the company name.
·    The position expects you to transfer wire funds between accounts.
·    The company sends you a large check and requires you to cash it using your personal account.
·    The company/hiring manager asks for personal information like social security number or bank account.

Remember:
·    Do not deposit any check before you start working at a new job
·    Do not lend any money or pay fees to prospective employers
·    Do not share any personal information unless it is submitted to a trusted source
·    Be aware of any free checks or calls that look questionable and ask for personal information
·    Apply for jobs directly to company website, Starr Search and any other trusted source

For more information visit The Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information on Job Scams.

Resources for Reporting Suspicious Employers and Fraudulent Job Postings
Are you the victim of a fraudulent job posting? Please see the following resources available for you to get help.
·    Starr’s resources on how to avoid job scam.
·    Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Unit accepts reports of job scams and provides instructions for ﬁling a complaint.
·    U.S. Department of Justice accepts reports of job scam incidents that have occurred over the Internet.

Remember to trust your instincts. If communication with an employer or company feels suspicious, end the communication immediately. Report fraudulent activity to us immediately. Please contact us at careerdc@baruch.cuny.edu.