Bearcat Buzz – May 2, 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.

Learn More

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

Feteness Dance Class

Monday, May 5 | 5:30-7:30p.m.| NVC 2-125

Join us as we learn a high-energy Caribbean dance routine. Get ready to move, sweat and celebrate the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean diaspora.

Cultural Explosion

Tuesday, May 6 | 12:30-2:30p.m.| Baruch Plaza

Celebrate Caribbean culture with food, tropical fruits, stilt walkers, steelpan performances, and an island vibe that will transport you straight to paradise.

USG’s Blackout Bash

Thursday, May 8 | 6:00 -8:30p.m. | NVC 2-125

Experience the vibrant spirit of the islands as you celebrate with music, food and dancing.

Caribbean Chill Zone

Wednesday, May 7 | 5:30-7:00p.m. | NVC 2-125

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise at the Caribbean Chill Zone event, where the rhythm of the islands meets endless fun with games and karaoke.

CSA & WICC Present: 48th Annual Caribbean Fashion Show

Friday, May 9 | Doors Open at 5:30p.m. | Gramercy Theatre (Ticket Required)

An electrifying cultural experience, laced with fashion and entertainment, the 48th Annual Cultural Show is the grand finale of the week’s festivities.
Featured Artists: Trinidad Killa & MarzVille
Get Your Ticket Here

Congrats, ISACA Cybersecurity Club! ISACA Cybersecurity Club snagged Club of the Month for March, rocking the cybersecurity world with epic workshops and game-changing career skills! Follow them on Instagram  @isgbaruch.

Congrats, Zicklin Women in Business! Zicklin WIB took home Club of the Month for March, leading the charge in empowering women to break barriers and crush it in the business world! Follow them on Instagram @zicklinwib.

Do you know a club on campus that’s been doing awesome work this month? Now is your chance to give them a shout-out! The Nominations Forms for April’s Club of the Month is now open! (You can nominate your own club too.) The form closes May 11th at 11:59p.m

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

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.

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.

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month at Baruch

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, email Frank.Luo@Baruch.cuny.edu; to participate on Thursdays, email Brooklyn.Do-Wengler@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 Gary.Dillon@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. The group will be in person on Mondays at 2:00p.m.. 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.

May 13 | 1:00-2:00p.m. | NVC Bearcat Den

Come meet Gallagher and experience pet therapy. Pet therapy can create enhanced self-esteem, improve relationships, create a more positive environment, and give a sense of purpose. Presenters: Baruch Counseling Center, Gallagher and his person.

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

• Baseball Team Runs Past CCNY, Sweep Doubleheader (14-12, 18-6)
• Softball Splits Doubleheader at Mount Saint Vincent
• Men’s Tennis Tops Brooklyn College for 7th Straight 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.

Sign Up Now

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.

Register Today

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.