Bearcat Buzz – March 7, 2025

March 31: No Classes Scheduled.

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The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Barclays Center located at 620 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. There will be one Commencement Ceremony at 9:00 a.m., with both undergraduate and graduate students at the ceremony.

The deadline to complete your cap & gown order is Friday, May 2, 2025 (the order site closes at 11:45 p.m.). Please visit the Student Life website to order your cap & gown and guest tickets.

IMPORTANT: You will NOT be able to purchase your cap & gown or request guest tickets after this deadline date.

For more information on caps and gowns, how to register, and more please visit the Student Life Commencement website. Continue to check the site regularly for more updates!

Please be aware of what has been reported as a yearbook scam targeting college/university students around the world, including Baruch College students.

An email is sent from my-yearbook.us with the subject “Complete Your Account (Baruch College 2024/2025 Yearbook)”. The link leads to a form on their website that asks for personal details (name, phone number, student email address, picture and achieved degree), before requesting a $6 or $12 registration fee. This fee is then being used to set up a recurring payment from your account.

If you receive this email:Don’t click on the email

• Don’t click on any links in the email
• Don’t submit your personal information
• Don’t submit payment information
• Delete the email

Legitimate information on the Baruch College yearbook and senior portraits can be found on the Student Life website.

Spring 2025 Open Pantry Hours

Monday & Friday: Closed
Tuesday to Thursday: 11:00 AM–3:00PM

Find more information here.

The Fresh Food Program returns this Spring 2025 semester. Starting February 13, fresh food bags will be distributed to students on a first-come-first-served basis. Each student will receive 2 bags, 1 of fresh produce (fruits and vegetables may change based on availability) and 1 bag with a loaf of bread and an additional item. Please note that due to the global egg shortage, eggs may not be available this semester. However, they will be replaced with another item. Examples of these items include pasta, string beans, beans, etc. It occurs every Thursday until April 24, excluding April 17 for Spring Recess.

CUNY Accommodate Portal

Instructional Videos and Documentation Guides

In September 2024, CUNY announced the implementation of its new student disability management system, CUNY Accommodate, which streamlines the accommodation request process for you, the student. These resources are self-paced, explain aspects of the system in detail, and provide instructions for accessing and using CUNY Accommodate. Whether you are a student requesting accommodation for the first time or are a returning student, CUNY Accommodate is designed to support you.

Beginning Tuesday, February 18, 2025
NVC 2-110 (2nd floor Baruch College)

Visit www.ThorntonStudio.com, select “Schedule Appt” and enter School Code “07273”.

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This year’s yearbook will be free for all seniors while supplies last. Baruch seniors can reserve a free yearbook by completing the reservation form. The first 100 students to reserve a yearbook will also receive free merch items! To have your senior portrait included in the yearbook, portraits must be taken by March 21.

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Our free immigration lawyer services are up and running. The Undergraduate Student Government and the Graduate Student Assembly provide currently registered undergraduate and grad students with the opportunity to speak with an immigration lawyer twice a semester.

Appointments can be scheduled for the Spring 2025 semester. You can make an appointment today on the Student Life website!

Immigration Lawyer Consultation Appointments

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 2025, our theme of Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations”. The theme recognizes the contributions of women in education, mentorship, and leadership. Look for us @baruchwhm.

Events are subject to change.

Women in Cyber #2
Tuesday, March 11 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Subotnick Center
Join us for an inspiring event featuring women in cybersecurity, industry insights, and networking opportunity to kickstart your career!
Hosted by Baruch’s ISACA Cybersecurity Club and Undergraduate Student Government.

Equity in Equality
Thursday, March 13 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. | NVC Cafeteria
A discussion on equality in the workplace. Hear from empowering speakers as they share their stories as women who have achieved success in male-dominated fields.
Hosted by Baruch’s Association of Latino Professionals for America.

Women’s History Month 2025 Calendar

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 27, 2025. If you, or someone you know is contributing significantly to the Baruch community through their extraordinary leadership, please complete the nomination form on the following page.  Applications will be accepted through March 17, 2025. If you have any questions, please send an email to Jan Martinez at jan.martinez@baruch.cuny.edu.

Phenomenal Women Campaign Nomination Form

March 10-14

Join us for Baruch’s 4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Week! Take part in workshops designed to support your well-being, from stress management techniques to recognizing warning signs in yourself and others. We look forward to seeing you there!

March 27 | 12:30 – 2:00p.m. | Zoom

Explore liberal arts & sciences and public and international affairs minors and majors. Faculty from Weissman School of Arts & Sciences and Marxe School of Public and International Affairs will answer questions about their majors and minors.

Liberal Arts Minors Fair Registration

Fridays at 2:00p.m. via Zoom
studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/counseling/support/

Dear Black students,
Join BMHM support sessions to explore topics like identity, self-care, motivation, racism, community, culture and more. Meetings are Fridays at 2:00p.m. via Zoom.
Email Jael.Amador@baruch.cuny.edu to register.
Drs. Amador & Dillon

Looking for a paid leadership opportunity on campus? The Office of New Student Programs is hiring Peer Mentors and Orientation Leaders to support first-year and transfer students as they transition into Baruch life! Build leadership skills, make a lasting impact, and join a team dedicated to student success. Apply by March 3!

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Why hurt yourself when you can enrich yourself? You have the opportunity to win $10,000 and make your business idea a reality. All you need to do is record a short video and fill out a form.

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Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in – and impacting – today’s workplaces. All sessions are in NVC 14-270. Lunch will be provided!

• Session Two: Human Knowledge/Computer Knowledge: Navigating the Blended Workplace
  Tuesday, Mar 11; Time: 12:30-2:00 pm.
• Session Three: Being a Human Worker in the AI Workplace (or, What Skills Do Humans Bring to the AI Workplace?)
  Tuesday, March 25; 12:30-2:00 pm.

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March 13 | 12:45- 2:00 p.m. | NVC 3-125

Learn about opportunities to fund study abroad, graduate school, academic and professional development, to work for the good of your community, and much more. We will also provide an overview of strategies to prepare competitive applications.

March 13 | 1:00- 2:00 p.m. | NVC 14-290

Meet the founder of WRK Receipts, the free AI-powered app that tells you in real-time if your workplace rights have been violated. Join us to network with Cierra Gross, the founder and CEO of WRK Receipts. Learn how to get free legal guidance while documenting workplace issues in real time. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Thursday, March 13 | NVC 14-220
5:30 PM Registration | 6:00 p.m. Program | 7:30p.m. Canadian Dinner

Baruch students are invited to this year’s global forum, Canada at Baruch, hosted in collaboration with the Weissman Center for International Business. Tom Clark, Consul General of Canada to New York, will deliver a keynote address, followed by a panel discussion on Canada’s Role in Building a Global Sustainable Economy. The event will also feature a buffet dinner of Canadian Cuisine. Free to attend, but pre-registration is required. RSVP deadline: March 10, 2025. Please email Neftalie Danier with any questions about this event.

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Starting February 27, 5:30p.m.

Join in meaningful conversations of faith as you learn from your peers. Discuss how your background and experiences make you unique in relation to your spirituality. Weekly Dinner provided & $250 Stipend provided upon completion!

Apply Here

Fitness Center

Spring Schedule
Open January 25 to May 22, 2025
Monday–Friday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Pool

Due to renovations, the pool and adjacent locker rooms on the B3 Level will be closed for the next 18-24 months.

Locker Rental Information

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

Latest Athletic News

• Basketball’s Dylan Minnick is Featured on New York Fox 5 News for Efforts Coaching Steady Buckets Program
• Men’s Tennis Wins Spring Opener, Defeat Yeshiva (4-3)
• Men’s Volleyball Sweeps CCNY 3-0 (25-19,25-15,25-8) to Stay Undefeated in CUNYAC