Bearcat Buzz – September 13, 2024

September 15: Last Day to apply for Fall 2024 Graduation
September 17: Last Day to Change or Declare a Major/Minor to be effective Fall 2024

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

Thursday, September 19 | 12:40 P.M–2:20 P.M. 

Join the Office of Student Life and the many clubs on campus for our Club Fair! This is an amazing opportunity to meet with student groups you are interested in and learn different ways to get involved on campus. We will be hosting only one club fair event for the Fall semester, so you want to attend it!

Locations of the Club Fair are as follows:
– 25th Street Plaza
– NVC, Cafeteria
– NVC, 1-107 (Multi-purpose Room)
– NVC, 2nd floor Lobby and Bearcat Den

All Baruch students are welcome!

October 25–October 27

Join the Office of Student Life for our 40th Annual Leadership Weekend. This year’s theme is Embracing Transformative Leadership. This is an opportunity to take part in leadership training, team building activities, and the opportunity to bond with your peers. Leadership Weekend will occur at Honors Haven Retreat & Conference in Ellenville, NY, from October 25th to October 27th. Apply on the Student Life website to attend the retreat.

All Baruch undergraduate students are welcome!

The Student Government elections applications are now open.

The intent to run in the upcoming Graduate Student Assembly Elections is available! Apply today is you think you have what it takes to be part of the Graduate Student Assembly. Additional information related to the Student Government Elections can be found on the Student Life website.

The deadline to submit your application will be Monday, September 23, 2024, by 9:00A.M.

If you have any questions, please email Richard Suarez at richard.suarez@baruch.cuny.edu.

Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and commemorate the contributions and achievements of the Hispanic/Latinx Community. We invite the entire Baruch Community to join us in celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Culture as we explore and highlight its resilience, perseverance, richness and diversity. The national theme for this year is, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”.

All events are subject to change.

Success Amplified’s Voices in Action!

Monday, September 16 | 12:30–2:30 P.M. | NVC 3-215

Discover how education reform shapes our communities and why your civic engagement is key to making a real difference. Featuring MSNBC’s Political Analyst, Dr. Basil Smikle.

Bearcats Who Vote: National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, September 17th | 12:30–2:30 P.M. | NVC 2nd Floor Lobby

Stop by our voter registration station to plan ahead and make sure you’re #VoteReady to hit the polls in every single election.

Be sure to check back weekly for new events!

For a complete list of September events, head over to the Student Life website.

Tuesday, September 19 | 4:30 P.M. | Starr Conference Room NVC 2-190

Learn about CareerSpring’s Career Platform for first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) students. We will show you how to register for CareerSpring and walk you through how their resources can provide career insights, help you build social capital, and give you exclusive career opportunities. Register on Handshake today to attend.

Friday, September 27 | 12:00 – 4:00 P.M.

The Baruch College Fall 2024 Virtual Undergraduate Job & Internship Fair is open to all Baruch College undergraduate students, interested in obtaining internships and entry-level positions in various industries (e.g., K-12, Non-Profit, Government, Advertising, Healthcare, Financial Services, Accounting). Visit Handshake for more details.

Deadline to sign up: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The New York Climate Exchange, the non-profit currently developing a long-awaited center for climate solutions on Governors Island and a partner of CUNY, is organizing a full week of events for Climate Week (September 21-29, 2024). They are looking for 50-70 students to volunteer to help staff these events, primarily on Governors Island. Possible tasks include directing particpiants to the meeting venur from the ferry landing, staffing registration desks and organizing meeting rooms. Register now to receive now to receive the most flexible dates/assignments.

If you are interested, you can sign up today by sharing your contact information and your availability for a 4 hour shift. As a token of appreciation, The Exchnage is offering students a free event t-shirt, one round-trip metro card and a $50 Amazon gift card. If you are interested in this opportunity, please sign up online. You may direct questionsto Sonja Neve at sneve@nycclimateexchange.org. Sonja will also confirm your successful sign up and shift by email in advance of the week.

Connecting with fellow students and begin part of a community is important. This semester Conversation Partners Program is about to begin. Are you interested in joining?

This program matches native and non-native speakers of English informal conversations. It is a great way for non-native students to gain confidence in English, for native speakers to gain experience in communicating across language barriers and for both native and non-native speakers to expand their cultural knowledge, make friends, and build a network of professional contacts. To participate, you should commit to meeting your partner at least six times this semester for about an hour each. If you meet six times and fulfill a few other requirements (see CPP website), you will receive a certificate; a great way to enhance your resume. The CPP also offers fun events throughout the semester. To learn more and to sign up, visit the CPP website today.

To sign up, please click “Application” and fill out the application form on the website. The deadline for signing up is Friday, September 20, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Lancia Yan, Assistant Director of CPP at Lancia.yan@baruch.cuny.edu.

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: 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 Shenette.Scille@baruch.cuny.edu to participate on Thursdays (in-person), email Shenette.Scille@baruch.cuny.edu.
• BIPOC Relationship to Self and Others Counseling Group: The group will be in-person at the Counseling Center, Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00p.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. To participate please email Jael.Amador@Baruch.cuny.edu
• 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 Lynn Kaplan, Psy.D. at Lynn.Kaplan@baruch.cuny.edu.
• Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and wellbeing of Black students. 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.

Thursday, September 19 | 12:45-2:00P.M. | NVC 3-125

Fellowships provide funded opportunities to help realize their goals. They can fund study abroad experiences, graduate school, professional development opportunities, and to work for the good of your community. This presentation provides an overview of the types of programs available, offers advice on selecting a fellowship opportunity, and suggests strategies for making you a competitive applicant. Register to attend.

Upcoming Schedule

Free admission to all home events!
(Live video & stats available at BaruchAthletics.com)
Official Athletics Store: BaruchAthletics.com/Store
Locker Rental Information

Weather may force schedule changes.
Please check BaruchAthletics.com for updates before coming out to games.

Friday, September 13

• HOME: Women’s Volleyball vs SUNY Farmingdale, 6:00P.M. (VC-B2 level Gym)

Saturday, September 14

• Men’s & Women’s Cross Country at Vassar University Invitational (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.)
  • Women’s Race 10:30A.M.
  • Men’s Race 11:30A.M.

Sunday, September 15

• HOME: Women’s Tennis vs Sarah Lawrence College, 4:30P.M. (Queens College Indoor Tennis Courts)

Tuesday, September 17

• Women’s Tennis at Manhattanville, 3:30P.M. (Madison, NJ)
• Women’s Volleyball at York College, 6:00P.M. (Jamaica, NY)

LATEST STORY LINKS

– Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Maritime at Home

– Women’s Tennis Wins Third Straight Match

– Cross Country Teams Each Place Third at Long Island University Fall Festival Invitational

NYCFC’s Career in Sports Night is back this fall on September 18th at Yankee Stadium! With department specific panels, NYCFC’s Career in Sports Night gives those looking to get into the sports industry the opportunity to learn and ask questions to those at the forefront of the industry.

After the panel, there is time to network and get your foot in the door for a future career. Our Spring Career in Sports Day even saw an attendee join our team!

Purchase tickets today to secure your spot in our annual networking event!

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.

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.

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.