This Week@Baruch
Celebrating the Class of 2020 | Watson Fellows | 1 Book, 3 Awards





May 27, 2020





Celebrating the Class of 2020!
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Announcing the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Congratulations to Annmarie Gajdos (left) and Katherine Dorovitsine (right), who are Baruch College's Class of 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Among many outstanding individuals in their class, these two students stood out for their academic excellence and leadership. Read more<https://baruch.cuny.edu/pressroom/BaruchCollegeClassof2020ValedictorianSalutatorian.htm> about their accomplishments at Baruch and their exciting plans for the future.

Celebrating Commencement with Virtual Events
Join the Baruch community to virtually cheer on this year's graduates. A variety of special events, from congratulatory toasts to watch parties, are scheduled to observe this exciting rite of passage for Baruch students. See how the Baruch community is celebrating across the College<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/pressroom/BaruchCollegeCelebratesClassof2020VirtualEvents.htm> and learn more about the Virtual Commencement Experience<https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/files/Virtual%20Commencement%20Experience%20Dean%20of%20Students.pdf> to be held on Monday, June 8, at 9:30 am.





Baruch Bulletins
Baruch Community Connections
The Baruch community remains engaged and connected<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/coronavirus/CommunityConnections.htm> during the times of COVID-19.

Understanding the COVID-19 Flex Grading Policy
Learn more<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/undergraduate-advisement-and-orientation/crnc.html> about the credit/no-credit policy.

Register for Summer Session Today!
All sessions through distance learning. Learn more<https://baruch.cuny.edu/summer/>.

Marxe Graduate Programs Virtual Open House Week
May 26-29, noon-1:30 pm.
RSVP here<https://marxe.baruch.cuny.edu/events/graduate-admissions-events/>.

Apply for Baruch Climate Scholars
Learn more<https://provost.baruch.cuny.edu/messages/new-baruch-climate-scholars-program-funding-and-educational-opportunity-for-our-students/> about this exciting funding and educational opportunity. Deadline is June 1.





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President Delivers Virtual State of the College 2010-20
Since August 2010, President Mitchel B. Wallerstein, PhD, has led Baruch College through a period of historic growth. As he prepares to step down, Dr. Wallerstein presents a virtual State of the College address that highlights the great progress Baruch has made across every area of the College. Be sure to watch his introductory remarks<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/president/remarks-writing.html> and read the full Baruch State of the College report<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/president/messages/documents/BaruchCollege2020StateoftheCollegeReport.pdf>.




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Three Students Named 2020 Watson Fellows
Baruch College undergraduates Julie Margolin ('23), Roy Quintana ('22) (left), and Sahiti Kovvuri ('23) are among 15 students selected for the highly competitive Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship. They will participate in paid, 10-week internships for three consecutive summers. Read more about their internships<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/pressroom/BaruchCollegeStudents2020JeannetteKWatsonFellows.htm> and future aspirations.



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Read All About It: One Book, Three Prestigious Awards
Weissman Assistant Professor of History Vincent DiGirolamo, PhD, received three major awards for his first nonfiction book, Crying the News: A History of America's Newsboys. Learn more about these awards and read DiGirolamo's interview<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/pressroom/BaruchCollegeProfessorVincentDiGirolamoBookAwards.htm> about the book.




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Stay Social

The #DearBaruch2020 video series created by the Office of Student Life features encouraging and inspiring messages to Baruch's 2020 graduates from faculty, staff, and students. A new video is posted every day, so be sure to check out the entire series<https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dearbaruch2020/>!

Follow the Office of Student Life on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/baruchstudentlife>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/BaruchCampus>, and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/baruchstudentlife/> to stay connected to all things Baruch.







Resources for You
Support from the Counseling Center
In response to the current environment, many support sessions are now available.

Together, Not Alone: These free sessions will offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for students to process the current health crisis and learn concrete coping skills. During sessions, students can learn helpful information, reduce distress, and realize that they are not alone in their feelings of isolation, stress, and anxiety.

*         Tuesdays, 1-2 pm on Zoom.

*         To participate, send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> from your Baruch student email account.

Together, Not Alone: Free Support Sessions For Baruch International Students
These free sessions will offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for
international students to process the current health crisis and learn concrete coping skills. During sessions, international students can learn helpful information, reduce distress, and realize that they are not alone in their feelings of isolation, stress, and anxiety.

*         Thursdays, 1-2 pm on Zoom.

*         To participate, send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> from your Baruch student email account.

Coping with Loss: Free Grief and Bereavement Support Sessions
Find a safe and supportive space to process the loss of a loved one during the COVID-19 crisis.

*         Mondays, 3-4 pm, on Zoom.

*         To participate, send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> from your Baruch student email account.


Marxe Graduate Programs Virtual Open House Week<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/mspia/admissions/MSPIAAdmissionsEvents.html>
Learn more about graduate programs at the Marxe School with daily interactive panels. May 26-May 29. Noon-1:30 pm. Learn more and register here<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/mspia/admissions/MSPIAAdmissionsEvents.html>.

Things to Do
Is the Bitcoin Halving Event Priced In?<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/calendar/EventList.aspx?fromdate=5/14/2020&todate=6/12/2020&display=&type=public&eventidn=80969&view=EventDetails&information_id=1121494>
Thursday, May 28. 11 am-noon. Zoom. Registration required. Learn more and RSVP<https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/calendar/EventList.aspx?fromdate=5/14/2020&todate=6/12/2020&display=&type=public&eventidn=80969&view=EventDetails&information_id=1121494>.

Blue Notes' Spring Showcase
Thursday, May 28, 7-9 pm. Zoom. View instructions to attend<https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/files/Blue%20Notes%20Instructions%20to%20Join.jpeg>.

Go Bearcats!
Men's Swimming Named 2019-20 Baruch Athletics Team of the Year<https://athletics.baruch.cuny.edu/news/2020/5/18/mens-swimming-diving-mens-swimming-named-2019-20-baruch-athletics-team-of-the-year.aspx>

Softball's Julia Cuttone Named Baruch Athletics Newcomer of the Year<https://athletics.baruch.cuny.edu/news/2020/5/14/softballs-julia-cuttone-named-newcomer-of-the-year.aspx>

Basketball's George Smyth Jr. and Volleyball's Sanaa Hadjeb Win Helen Belden Sportsmanship Awards<https://athletics.baruch.cuny.edu/news/2020/5/12/mens-basketball-basketballs-george-smyth-jr-volleyballs-sanaa-hadjeb-win-helen-belden-sportsmanship-awards.aspx>








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