Bearcat Buzz – December 6, 2024

December 14: Last day of classes
December 15-21: Final examinations
December 21: End of Fall term
December 24-25: College closed

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CUNY wants to hear from you! The OurCUNY Student Survey is your chance to share feedback on your college experience, from academics to campus resources and student life. Your insights will help improve CUNY’s services and shape the future of our community. Plus, by completing the survey, you’ll be entered to win exciting prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact–check your CUNY email for the survey link and share your thoughts today!

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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 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!

Upcoming Events

Vision Board Your Finals | December 10 | 12:30PM to 2:30PM | Newman Vertical Campus Room 3-215
Pet Therapy with Gallagher De-stressing During Finals | December 12 |12:30PM to 1:30PM | Newman Vertical Campus Room 3-215

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

A new initiative from the Office of Student Life, designed to recognize and celebrate the amazing work and achievements of our student clubs. Nominate a club that you believe has made a significant impact or hosted fantastic events in November. Your input helps us highlight the incredible contributions of our student organizations. Your voice matters, and together, we can shine a spotlight on those making a difference on campus. November Nomination period closes on December 8.

Nominate a Club

A big shout out and congratulations to the Undergraduate and Graduate clubs of the month for October; E-Sports Association and Zicklin Graduate Accounting Society! We honor their hard work, dedication, and service to the Baruch College student body.

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

Employer Verification form

Ready to take your startup to the next level? The New Venture Accelerator 2 is back! If you have a passionate team and a prototype, this program is designed to help you bring your vision to life. Applications for Spring 2025 are open until December 20th! Don’t miss out-Learn more and apply below.

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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. 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.

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December 12 | 1:00 pm–2:00 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.

December 10 | 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!

Fall 2024 Semester portraits end Friday, December 13, 2024 and will resume after January 27, 2025. Where: NVC 2-110 (Baruch)

Schedule your appointment and find important updates

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

Latest Athletic News

• Dibjot Kaur Voted as CUNYAC Second Team Volleyball All-Star
• Women’s Basketball Rally in 4th Quarter to Defeat Yeshiva (64-58) in Exciting Comeback
• 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.

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