Bearcat Buzz – November 8, 2024

November 27: Classes follow a Friday Schedule
November 28-29: College closed; No classes scheduled
November 30: No classes scheduled

View Academic Calendar

Course registration is now open. Students can use Schedule Builder to plan out their next semesters courses that works best for them.

Are you an Undergraduate in need registration assistance? Visit the BOSS to speak with an Academic Advisor, Registrar for TAP, or Financial Aid for FAFSA compliance. Find details and updated hours of operation on the Students Page.

Marxe School has recently launched two new programs: Minor in Public Service and the Accelerated Bachelor/Masters program. Come to one of our virtual information sessions to learn more about how a degree in Public Affairs can give you the knowledge and skills you need for a career that matters.

RSVP

The pantry provides Baruch students, who face food insecurity, access to healthy and nutritious food to help support their path towards graduation. Along with the Pantry, students who do not have regular access to food are able to request a “Grab and Go” bag, containing three small meals to help students get through the day. The “Grab and Go” bags may be picked up from the Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Student Life, or the Student Health Care Center. Find more information here.

Fall 2024 Open Pantry Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00P.M.–3:00P.M.
Wednesday: 12:00P.M.–3:00P.M.
Thursday: 11:00A.M.–3:00P.M.
Friday: Closed

If a student/peer should report to you that they are victims of discriminatory behavior or witnessed a possible act of discrimination, it is so important that it is reported using the CUNY Discrimination Complaint Portal (Equal Opportunity & Compliance.)

CUNY Discrimation Complaint Portal (Equal Opportunity & Compliance)

The CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative (CIE) at the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences is designed to bolster the career outcomes of Communication Studies/Corporate Communication majors. Program participants will receive dedicated career and academic support and access to major-specific job/internship opportunities. Participants will receive guidance from a team of experts to ensure they engage in paid internship experiences and are gainfully employed upon graduation.

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: Visit the Group Session website to see available groups.

Short-term Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions, Psychiatric Consultations, Crisis Counseling, etc. Visit the Baruch Counseling Center for more information on these sessions and make an appointment!

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. More information about Fraud and Scam Prevention can be found on the Baruch website.

The Baruch Public Safety is hosting upcoming events for faculty, staff, and students to sign up for multiple events that they are offering throughout the Fall 2024 semester, including the First Aid & CPR Info Session and the Scam/Fraud Prevention & Safety Tips seminar.

Register

For the Fall 2024 semester, all currently registered Undergraduate and Graduate Baruch students can seek legal advice from an Immigration Attorney twice a semester, free of charge. Please note all consultations will be held over the phone and are limited to 30 minutes to ensure that all students signed up for the day receive the same adequate attention. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please email richard.suarez@baruch.cuny.edu at least 48 hours in advance.

Book appointments

Friday, Nov 15 | 1–4 pm

Interested in participating in Community Service? Then join the Office of Student Life on Friday, Nov 15th (from 1pm-4pm) for an afternoon of giving back. We are partnering with God’s Love we Deliver to make nutritious meals for those in need.

Register Today! Deadline to Register is Wednesday, November 13 by 5 pm.
Spots are limited.

Register

November 13, 2024 | 11 AM -3 PM | Multi-Purpose Room, 1-107

Presented by Black Deported Veterans of America, Excuse my Accent and Student Life Bearcats Fostering Connections

11 AM -3 PM Deported U.S. Veterans Immersive Exhibit, including creative works by Baruch students and Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana’s photography.
11 AM Session 1 ” Film Screening of “Bring them Home”
1 PM Session 2 – followed by a Q&A with Margaret Cargioli, Alex Murillo, Jean Dorsainvil, James Smith and Rob Young

Register

Craft your future in the Arts & Sciences this November in celebration of National Career Development Month. For more information on our upcoming career exploration workshops and employer information sessions, log into your Handshake account.

Upcoming dates:
11/8, 2:00p.m. to 5:30p.m. – Pathways to Law: CUNY & NYC Bar Career Exploration Event
11/12, 12:30p.m. to 2:30p.m. – Marketing & Communications Expo
11/14, 12:30p.m. 1:30p.m. – Becoming Career Ready: Tips from a Weissman Alumnus
11/26, 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m. – Life Sci Info Session

Handshake

Tuesday, November 19 | 1:00–2:30 PM | Room 301, Baruch Administrative Building, 135 E 22nd St, 3rd Floor

Social workers and nonprofit practitioners face challenges when advocating for people living in poverty. Join us for this public event to learn about advocacy strategies developed in close collaboration with communities facing discrimination, racism, and poverty that can encourage policymakers to listen and act.

RSVP

Monday, November 18 | 4:00–6:00pm | Room 750, Baruch Library and Technology Building,151 E 25th St.

The Marxe School of Public and International Affairs as part of Baruch Connects Respectful Dialogue Series Initiative invites you to explore the relationship between arts and culture, democracy, and public policy. The event will feature a panel of artists and scholars responding to the urgency of the political moment, followed by a participatory arts activation led by facilitators from art.coop, an organization devoted to solidarity economies and the arts.

RSVP

Thursday, November 14 | 12:30–1:30 pm

Join us for an insightful workshop led by an accomplished Weissman alumnus who will share valuable tips on navigating the transition from college to career. This session will cover essential strategies for building a strong professional foundation, leveraging your liberal arts education, and standing out in a competitive job market. Whether you’re exploring career options or ready to take the next step, you’ll gain practical advice on networking, skill development, and preparing for long-term success.

RSVP on Handshake

November 12 | 12:30–2:15 PM | NVC 3-215

The Office of Health and Wellness will collaborate with the Health Care Center to educate college students on diabetes and risk prevention methods, especially during the holiday season (e.g. Thanksgiving in November and then future holidays as well). The guest speaker is Linda Jean-Baptiste PA-C from the health care center. Food will also be served. Come join us, get educated, and then make a difference for others.

Are you excited to see the innovative projects our current NVA 1 startup teams have developed? Come be a spectator and get the chance to vote for your favorite pitch. The fan favorite team will walk away with FREE tickets to the ‘Beat the Bomb’ escape room. Do you have any teams in mind that you’re excited to support? RSVP below:

RSVP

As part of International Education Week, we will explore global fellowships that fund graduate study, research, community service projects, professional development, or to teach English. We will focus on international programs such as the Fulbright Program, the Luce Scholars, the Schwarzman Scholars, and the Boren Awards.

Sign up

The Abraham J. Briloff Prizes in Ethics are intended to stimulate scholarship in the field of ethics, with an emphasis on ethics in professional life. The prizes are awarded annually to a faculty member who has written an important topical article, essay, or book on ethics(published or recently published)and to any current Baruch student or students who have written an outstanding research paper or essay, also as it relates to current events. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. For the Faculty prize, the prize is$1,500. For the Student prize, the prize is $500.All submitters must include a one-paragraph abstract that summarizes the main argument of the submission.

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 School of Public Affairs. The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 14, 2025.Submissions and questions should be addressed to Vanessa Cano, vanessa.cano@baruch.cuny.edu, Special Assistant to the Associate Provost. Visit the Faculty Handbook on the Office of the Provost website for more information.

Learn More

November 14 | 10:30am–12pm | Mishkin Gallery (135 E 22nd St.)

Limited space. Please RSVP below.

The Art of Fiction Podcasting Fiction is a growing field in podcasts, attracting big names and inspiring series like Netflix’s “Archive 81” and Amazon’s “Homeland.”

Moderated by: Gisele Regato, Associate Professor of Journalism at Baruch
College and producer and director of the fiction podcast series Celestial Blood and a hit dog will holler.

RSVP

Every Thursday | 1:00 pm–1:50 pm | NVC 3-195

Open to all students, first come first serve Drop by to unwind and relieve your stress, relax, and rejuvenate. Our yoga instructor, Anna Velychko, will guide you through a session of relaxation.

Every Tuesday | 1:00 pm–2:00 pm | NVC 2-125

Strengthen your mind and body with a Pilates session led by Naqua’na Sessoms. Regardless of experience, all students are welcome!

Join our team as a Winter Orientation Leader! We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated students to help welcome new first year and transfer students to Baruch College. As an Orientation Leader, you’ll play a key role in guiding students through their first steps on campus, building connections, and introducing them to important resources and opportunities. This is a great chance to develop your leadership skills, work with a dynamic team, and make a lasting impact on the Baruch community. Apply now to be a part of the Winter Orientation Leader team and help shape the student experience! orientation@baruch.cuny.edu

Beginning Monday, October 7, 2024, | NVC 2-110

To schedule your appointment and find important updates please visit the Student Life website.

Fitness Center

Fall Schedule
Monday, August 19 to Saturday, December 21
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Saturday to Sunday: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Pool

Fall Schedule
Tuesday, September 3 to Saturday, December 21
Monday & Wednesday 10:00am to 3:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am to 12:15pm & 2:15pm to 3:30pm
Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Closed Weekends

Upcoming ARC Closing: Thanksgiving Weekend (Wednesday, November 27 to Sunday, December 1)

Locker Rental Information
Official Baruch College Athletics Store
Athletic Schedule (Live video & stats available at BaruchAthletics.com)

Latest Athletic News

• CUNYAC Cross Country Finals: Men Place Second, Women Third; Paz Moran Wins 6KAgain, Jose Perez Takes 8K Runner Up
• Men’s and Women’s Swimming Defeat William Paterson in Home Opener

This year-long program is for 1st year undergraduates graduating between December 2027 – June 2028 who are exploring career opportunities. Through the program you’ll work on expanding your personal network, cultivating top industry skills, and exploring the wealth of opportunities available at Goldman Sachs. Visit our careers site to learn more about Goldman Sachs and the career opportunities we provide across all of our divisions and office locations. Gain exclusive knowledge on refining resume and interview skills to increase your career prospects and access additional campus recruiting opportunities

You must complete your 2025 Possibilities Summits application by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15th to be considered for the Possibilities Summits programming. Our Possibilities Summits will take place through various virtual platforms including NovoEd. Accepted participants will start to receive communications early January 2025.

Learn more

Start Date: September 19 | Thursdays at 5:30 pm

Delve into the history and current events of this multi-faith world. Who are we? How are we different and where are our commonalities? All students of ALL faiths are welcome.

$250 Stipend
FREE Dinner Served
Questions? Email ilya.bratman@baruch.cuny.edu
Apply today!