Bearcat Buzz – December 13, 2024

December 15-21: Final examinations
December 21: End of Fall term
December 24-25: College closed

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Final exams may not take place outside the final exam period, Sunday December 15th through Saturday December 21st.
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 contact AVP/Associate Dean of Students Dr. Annie Virkus-Estrada (646-312-4570) or Annie.Virkus-Estrada@baruch.cuny.edu.

All degree-seeking students are invited to complete Our CUNY Student Survey. Complete the survey for a chance to win exclusive CUNY swag bag. Participation is completely voluntary, and your responses will be kept confidential in accordance with federal privacy laws. Students should check their emails for their unique survey link. Fill out the survey via your email by December 20, 2024.

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Fall 2024 Open Pantry Hours

Monday & Friday: Closed

Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:00PM – 3:00PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00PM

Find more information here.

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 Baruch College Counseling Center provides free, confidential, culturally-responsive and trauma-informed mental health services to students through a social justice lens. Our diverse staff work to facilitate growth, connection, and psychological well-being so students can be successful in college and beyond. Please visit the Counseling Center’s website or email counseling@baruch.cuny.edu to set up an intake session.

The Baruch College Counseling Center provides 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!

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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 last event for the “First Aid/ CPR Info Session” on December 19, 2024 | 12PM – 2PM NVC, 14-266.

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December 17 | 10 AM–12PM | NVC, 2nd Floor Atrium

Studying hard? We’ve got just what you need! FREE coffee + FREE donuts = Finals Week Success. Mark your calendar for December 17 from 10 AM – 12PM at the NVC, 2nd Floor Atrium. This event is brought to you by the Baruch College Fund and our friends at The Donut Pub – because Bearcats deserve the best! It’s on us. Let’s finish strong, Bearcats!

The New Venture Accelerator 2 Application is now open! CUNY Startups is offering an opportunity to help turn your startup into a real business. All you need is a group of friends/peers, a startup blueprint, a prototype, and some drive. Applications close December 20th, 2024.

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Dr. Wendy Heyman Public Interest Fellowship provides $4,000 for students who are working (230 hours) in an unpaid internship/volunteer experience at a site where they are making a difference in the world  (e.g., non-profits, NGOs, government agencies, arts/music venues, museums).

Student application

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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.

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.

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Fitness Center

Fall Schedule
Open until Saturday, December 21
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Weekends 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Pool

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

Locker Rental Information
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Athletic Schedule (Live video & stats available at BaruchAthletics.com)

Latest Athletic News

• Men’s Basketball Start CUNYAC Schedule With Win at Rival Hunter
• Baruch SAAC Hosts Pre-Finals Hot Cocoa/Cup Cake Party!
• VIDEO: Senior Mia Castillo Breaks Baruch Women’s Basketball All-Time Scoring Record

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.

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FREE Dinner Served
Questions? Email ilya.bratman@baruch.cuny.edu
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