Bearcat Buzz – April 25, 2025

May 15: Last day of classes
May 16-22: Final Exams
May 22: End of Spring term

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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.

The City University of New York (“CUNY”) is committed to addressing discrimination and retaliation reports promptly, consistently, and fairly. The following publicly available form allows for the submission of a report of discrimination and/or retaliation, as prohibited by and defined in CUNY’s Policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination (“EO Policy”).

For reports of sexual harassment or sexual violence, including sexual assault, stalking, domestic and intimate violence, please follow the process outlined in CUNY’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct.

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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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May 15 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | NVC 14-220

An affinity graduation celebration for all students to celebrate graduates who identify as Black and their allies. Sponsored by The Black Student Union. In collaboration with The Office of Student Life, the Black & Latino Studies Department, Graduate Student Assembly and the Office of Enrollment Management.

Due to space limitations, we do not have the capacity of allowing guests. The event is only open to Baruch Students, Faculty and Staff. RSVP is required for this event.

RSVP

May 1 | 12:00–3:00 p.m. | Library Building, 7th Floor

Announcing Baruch’s 3rd Annual Lavender Graduation! Students, faculty, and staff: RSVP to reserve your seat (Capacity Limited)! Students: Sign up to audition to perform or provide a speech!

Register Now

A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience

The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month is a month-long celebration and uplifting of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) identities, experiences, histories and cultures. Nationally, APIDA Heritage Month is recognized in May. Because this is after the end of the academic year, the Baruch Community hosts our programming during April. The national theme for this year is, “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience”. The theme honors the hard work of APIDA leaders who established a foundation for future generations to thrive and adapt to change and adversity.

All events are subject to change.

APIDA Rising: Navigating Career Success
Wednesday, April 30 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | NVC Multipurpose Room, 1-107

Join the Graduate Student Assembly and Starr Career Development Center for a networking and professional development event celebrating APIDA professionals. Connect with industry leaders, gain career insights, and explore strategies for success in a diverse and evolving workplace.
RSVP for Navigating Career Success or visit the club’s Instagram @baruch_gsa and @baruchstarr.

Level Up Cafe
Thursday, May 1 | 12:40 – 2:20 p.m. | NVC 9-155

Join UCLA and The Grid at their Level Up Cafe. Meet new people and compete in a Squid Game Medley, inspired by the infamous Squid Game Series on Netflix, consisting of various competitions leading up to one final winner for a grand prize! Afterwards, enjoy food and casual games like Exploding Kittens, UNO, and TROUBLE with all cafe attendees.
For RSVP information, visit the clubs Instagram @baruch_ucla and @baruchgrid.

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month 2025 Calendar

Baruch College is developing a forward-looking campus master plan to guide the physical evolution of its facilities and spaces. Baruch College is working with a team of planners, architects, landscape architects, and engineers to develop the Baruch College Campus Plan. Your ideas matter! Join us on Wednesday, April 30th at an Open House to share your input about the future of the Baruch College campus.

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As we look ahead to the close of another successful academic year, the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is excited to announce that we are planning a special off-campus boat trip event exclusively for BARUCH GRADUATE STUDENTS (MASTERS OR PhD). To help us plan the best possible celebration, we would love to gauge your interest in attending this event. Please take a moment to fill out this survey.

Survey

May 2 | 3:00- 6:00p.m. | NVC 5-150

Baruch College is making history with its First Mexican-American Commencement Celebration, and YOU are invited to be part of this unforgettable moment!  Participation is completely FREE! Please note that this celebration will be bilingual. To join, please fill out this form by April 17. The organizing committee will follow up with more details soon! For information or questions, please contact: Dr. Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana, Lizbeth.delacruzsantana@baruch.cuny.edu.

Open until May 12

Take a few minutes to help make Baruch better. Personalized links sent to First Year and Seniors. Participants are entered into $25 visa gift card drawing.

Denim Day is all about coming together to raise awareness about sexual violence, support survivors, and promote education. Don’t forget to wear your favorite denim on April 30 to show your solidarity and support for survivors!

Let Us Know Your Post-Graduation Plans. Students who complete both the Starr Post-Graduation Survey and the CUNY Cap & Gown Survey will be entered into a raffle to win VIP Family Seating at Graduation, gift cards, & other prizes!

Check your Baruch email for survey links.

May 2 | 6:00–9:00 p.m. | NVC 14-290

Get real-world advice on how to navigate life immediately after graduation-whether it’s launching a career, building a network, or finding mentorship. For our community, this is a chance to hear how others have forged their paths and to gain practical tips for their own journey. RSVP is required for this event.

RSVP

ARC Closed: Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20

ARC 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

ARC 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

• Softball Hosts Successful PINK OUT Game, Defeat Lehman in CUNYAC Doubleheader
• Men’s Tennis Wins CUNYAC Regular Season Title, Defeat York & Lehman in Rare Friday Doubleheader
• Men’s Volleyball Falls in NCAA Second Round, Finish Season With 18 Wins & CUNYAC Title

Baruch’s Office of Marketing & Communications is looking for student volunteers for an upcoming photo shoot. Choose one: Tuesday, May 6 or Wednesday, May 7 anytime between 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. (volunteer for 2 hours or the full session.) These photos will be featured in brochures, ads, and other materials promoting Baruch and its programs. If you’ve participated in a Baruch photo shoot before, please sit this one out.

Sign up now – we’re accepting the first 150 volunteers. More details will be shared via email closer to the date.

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May 8 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Virtual

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellows receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years to pursue graduate studies at American universities. Attend Baruch’s Soros Fellowship virtual information session to learn more.

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April 26, 2025 | 11:00 a.m–4:00p.m. | Baruch College NVC

Attend the upcoming NYC community event, Learn Different Day, a celebration of neurodiversity!

Neurodiversity refers to the natural differences in how people process information, learn, and perceive the world. Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of brain-based differences, including ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyscalculia, and more! This event is open to all students and parents connected with NYC schools, with specialized programming for middle school students (5th-8th grade), high school students (9th-12th grade), college and graduate students,  and the parents of neurodiverse students of all ages.

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April 29 | 12:30- 1:30p.m. | NVC 2-190

Explore careers in sales and business development with Baruch alumnus, Marc Bortniker (BBA, Marketing ’79).

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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

May 2 | 11:00a.m.–1:00p.m.

You’re Invited! Join us for an exciting Ideas Competition where innovation meets opportunity. RSVP now to secure your spot, connect with fellow creators, and cheer on our finalists. Let the Clash begin! RSVP to attend.

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Strengthen your mind and body on Pilates Wednesdays | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | NVC 2-125. Relieve your stress on Yoga Thursdays | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | NVC 2-125. Open to all experience levels! Mats and blocks are provided.

Note: No class on April 16 and April 17.

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