Bearcat Buzz – March 8, 2024 - Student Affairs

Academic Calendar Reminders

The 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Free Legal Services

Women's History Month

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. In 2024, our theme of Women’s History Month is “EmpowHER: Empower and Include Her“. The theme was designed to highlight the struggles and successes of women in their pursuit of equal rights, opportunities, inclusivity and representation in various fields. Look for us @baruchwhm_.

Events are subject to change. We will be posting events in the newsletter weekly. For a list of all events visit the Student Life website.

2024 Phenomenal Women Nominations

The Women’s History Month Planning Committee is currently accepting nominations for students, faculty, staff, and alumni who self-identify as women and are currently impacting Baruch through their leadership on campus. The nominees will be celebrated at the Celebrating Her: Women’s Appreciation Brunch on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

If you, or someone you know is contributing significantly to the Baruch community through their extraordinary leadership, please complete the nomination form. Nominations will be accepted through March 18, 2024, at 11:45p.m.

Success Amplified’s Movie Monday Series
Monday, March 11 | 5:00 – 8:00p.m. | NVC 3-215
Celebrating Women’s History Month with the broadcast of TV series, movies, news programming, and documentaries showcasing the stories of revolutionary women.
Hosted by Baruch’s Success Amplified.

Pink & Denim Day
Tuesday, March 12 | 12:30 – 2:30p.m. | NVC 2nd Floor Lobby
A fundraising event aimed at raising awareness and proceeds for the American Breast Cancer Society’s: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Hosted by Baruch’s Collegiate Association of Women in Business.

EmpowerHer: Unleashing the Potential of Women
Tuesday, March 12 | 12:40 – 2:20p.m. | NVC 4-180
Explore strategies to break barriers, promote equality, and unleash the full potential of women in all aspects of society.
Hosted by Baruch’s Women’s Empowerment Program.

Palabras De Poder- “Words of Power”
Tuesday, March 12 | 5:30 – 7:30p.m. | NVC 2-125
From poetry to songs, participants will spotlight women’s experiences to creatively convey messages of empowerment and solidarity.
Hosted by Baruch’s Initiative for the Study of Latin America.

Women in Tech
Thursday, March 14 | 12:30 – 2:30p.m. | NVC 2-125
An interactive panel discussion bringing together industry leaders and professionals to discuss challenges and opportunities for women in the technology sector.
Hosted by Baruch’s Undergraduate Student Government.

Financial Frontiers
Thursday, March 14 | 6:00 – 8:00p.m.| NVC 2-125
RSVP for Financial Frontiers
Scholars of Finance Baruch is trying to create an environment where Women can navigate through Finance and break through barriers preventing them. We are bringing 4 panelists to share their experiences to inspire the Women of Baruch and help them navigate Finance.
Hosted by Baruch’s Scholars of Finance and Undergraduate Student Government.

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month Planning Committee

CUNY Discrimination Complaint Portal (Equal Opportunity & Compliance)

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, 1:00–2:00p.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 1:00-2:00p.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 2:00-3:00p.m. in-person at the Counseling Center. To participate please email Jael.Amador@Baruch.cuny.edu.
NEW Group!!! LGBTQIA+ Group Counseling: This group is led by a LGBTQIA+ therapist and provides a safe, supportive and confidential space to explore topics such as connecting and building community with other LGBTQIA+ students at Baruch, navigating family dynamics related to your LGBTQIA+ identity, exploring your LGBTQIA+ identity, exploring your LGBTQIA+ identity in the context of your religious or spiritual identity and getting support for coming out. If interested, please contact Nic Bensmiller at Nicholas.Bensmiller@Baruch.cuny.edu.
Black Mental Health Matters: Support Sessions foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and wellbeing of Black students. Starting on Sept. 29: Fridays, 2:00–3:00p.m. via Zoom. To participate, email Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account. In solidarity and support, Drs. Amador & Dillon.

Hiring Bearcat Peer Advisors

Civil Discourse in Times of Conflict. The Israel-Hamas War: What Comes After?

CUNY Inclusive Economy (CIE) Initiative For Communication Majors Applications (Rolling Basis)

Schwarzman Scholars Program & Fellowships for Business

Baruch & Beyond: Exploring Careers in Fashion and Beauty Roundtable

Calling All Tech Enthusiasts! TLDP

Navigating Congestion Pricing: Balancing Mobility, Sustainability, and Equity

Athletics

Have Your Voice Heard: Participate in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse College Rankings Survey Today

FDNY Day At Baruch

File Your 2023-2024 FAFSA Today

Taxonomies of Power: Photographic Encounters at the State Silk Museum, Tbilisi

CUNY Votes: Presidential Primary Election

Student Health Care Center

Health insurance

NYCFC Women's Empowerment Night - Women in Soccer Panel

Soccer Match: Baruch College Night with NYCFC

Baruch Access to Interstride: Employment Opportunities for International Students

Vault Career Intelligence: Your Source for Career and Internship Rankings, Reviews, Advice and More

Moratorium on Pledging and Rush Activities in Social Fraternities and Sororities

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.