THIS WEEK @ BARUCH  |  2.3.22

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Celebrating and Honoring Black History

In collaboration with volunteers on the Black History Month Committee, the Office of Student Life, the Division of Enrollment Management and Strategic Academic Initiatives, and the Department of Black and Latino Studies, Baruch College is proud to celebrate and honor Black history with a focus on “Black Health and Wellness.”

·         To further enrich Baruch’s celebration and enhance our community’s appreciation, Executive Chief Diversity Officer (ECDO) Elliott Dawes shared <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=5B7FA9RcCEaYSLIL-3xNuA&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  resources showcasing Black History Month and the diverse communities of the African Diaspora.

·         Visit the Black History Month 2022 page <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=lKUUXc7740uh2gLFa43iEg&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  for a full list of events that are sure to inform and inspire.

·         Check out the Black History at Baruch video library <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=5PqlDPC7bU22gFI-kebV8Q&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  to learn about some remarkable people and programs that have transformed the College.

 

News from Around Our Schools

*         Baruch is pleased to welcome Ersi Sotiropoulos, an award-winning author and poet, to the College as the Spring 2022 Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=IyYHaZ8KsUiPugrP_QTDBQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

*         In a new paper published in Earth Science System Data, Marxe School Professor Deborah Balk and her collaborators use new inputs of data to better estimate the population living at risk of rising sea levels caused by climate change <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=_3lPY1d4j06niLfifLt3-w&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

*         What started as a side hustle for alumnus Mayer Kamkhatchi (’19) is now a multimillion-dollar business called Adina’s Jewels <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=M8RhQ_aBhkGEh-O9Ku3QoA&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

 

Here to Support You in Challenging Times

In a message to students, faculty, and staff, ECDO Elliott Dawes speaks to recent incidents of racism and violence and offers numerous resources to help our community <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=F_4JcFbsLEuhdG_fUFZfhA&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

	

 

 

Stay Connected

Last Friday marked the beginning of Baruch’s Spring 2022 semester with the arrival of new and familiar faces to campus.

 

Baruch College highlighted the occasion, sending best wishes to students in posts published to its social media channels that resonated with audiences, collecting more than 330 total engagements on its Instagram post <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=2hsiNRthuUWtHwwPlJkHpw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  alone. On LinkedIn <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=nymr_vjoA02YT_N465sEHw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> , an alumnus added, “Good luck to all!”

 

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Resources For You 

 

Vaccination and Booster Mandate for Spring 2022

Please review CUNY’s Academic Year 2021-22 Safety Guidance <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=l6Q_YwPznkemnN9jvZ14lQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  and Baruch Forward <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=1XVorytNDUqRppZT2gpsGQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  for information about uploading booster shot proof, vaccination policies, and more. 

 

Stay on Track: Finish in Four

To graduate on time and, in some cases, retain financial aid, most full-time students should plan to take at least 30 credits per academic year. Chart your course <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=D_ypZ1cSxEGdapE0oEYuwQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  to on-time graduation.

 

Read the Guide to Surviving and Thriving at CUNY

Prepared for CUNY students by CUNY students, this guide <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=qTKKLwP_J0mJgEUPd5rqZw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  offers a one-stop resource for health, academic, financial, and basic-needs services at CUNY. 

 

Every Financial Aid Dollar You Deserve—with FAFSA: The Guide

Understanding FAFSA <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=_UGCtL24iUGQt2eOaAef-Q&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be a huge help to students and their families. Save time, money, and stress.

 

Weather Notifications & More

Check the College’s homepage, social media accounts, and your Baruch email accounts for any changes to campus status and make sure you are signed up for CUNY Alerts <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=xzZ-VqOkDk66UAwMInGxsw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> . 

 

Be Alert: Fraud Awareness and Prevention

Be educated, aware, and empowered to avoid fraudulent outreach, no matter what form it takes. Learn more about common scams here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=-xfSxjS3oUCtFpTdy-tLgw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> . 

 

Undergraduates, Get Published in Refract

Consider submitting your outstanding critical, personal, and research-based writing to Refract <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=FoEBVil3tkeAT3pKlGBtKQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> , Baruch’s student-run nonfiction literary magazine. Learn more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=yzRaWTQp70qMpr1jfo37qQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> . 

 

Support for Aspiring Lawyers: Max Berger Pre-Law Fellows Program

Internships, stipends, financial support, and more—interested students should contact [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>  or visit the Max Berger Pre-Law Fellows Program website <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=HyYZQ2Bm_ESOyE9uiZ6rsA&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

 

The Abraham J. Briloff Prize in Ethics

Any currently enrolled Baruch undergraduate or graduate student may submit an original essay or research paper. The winning essay receives a $500 prize. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 18. Learn more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=jd7IifoKQU2JR-_saNqi3Q&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> . 

 

Support from the Counseling Center

The Baruch College Counseling Center <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=7hfULZ57uUCSOyHRE4pRXw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  is committed to supporting you. The center offers free and confidential individual and group counseling and support sessions.

*	Individual counseling: Please visit the Counseling Center’s website <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=7hfULZ57uUCSOyHRE4pRXw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  and click on the “Make an Appointment” button or email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> 
*	Group counseling: Two sessions of Relationship to Self and Others meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–2 pm, on Zoom. To participate in the Tuesday group, email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> ; to participate in the Thursday group, email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

 

Crisis Text Line: Connect with Counselors 24/7

Feeling unusually stressed or sad or experiencing something you can’t seem to shake? The Crisis Text Line <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=aOjUnc5cP0ygMmTGw9fB2Q&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  offers immediate access to free, confidential counseling 24/7 via text. 

 

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Things To Do 

 

Black History at Baruch

This month, the College hosts a series of programs around the theme of Black Health and Wellness. Visit the Black History Month 2022 page for the events calendar <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Gq5sBXcb4kKPEZAGvfZHUg&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> . Upcoming events include:

*         Meet Baruch College’s Black Student Organizations: Monday, Feb. 7, 1 pm

*         Black & Latino Studies Open House: Thursday, Feb. 10, 1 pm

 

NYC Latin American History Workshop

To register, email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . Upcoming events include:

·         Sovereignty, Asylum, and the Irony of ‘Strong’ Borders: Friday, Feb. 4, 11 am–1 pm

·         Revolutionary Love and Political Struggles in Cold War Argentina: Friday, Mar. 4, 11 am–1 pm

 

Zicklin Talks Business: Good Auditors, Good Audits, Financial Failure:
How Come?

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 11 am. How is it that even the best, the sharpest, and the most experienced auditors sometimes miss red flags that lead to major audit failures? Larry Zicklin (’57) discusses these questions with William O’Mara, retired KPMG global head of Audit, and Zicklin School Senior Associate Dean Paquita Davis-Friday. RSVP here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=KEWQTczN8UGgU7dBJWT0sQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

 

International Business Seminar: Christopher Yenkey on “Toward an Endogenous Theory of Misconduct”

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 12:30–2 pm. University of South Carolina Professor Christopher Yenkey presents “Toward an Endogenous Theory of Misconduct: Homogenized Foreign Financial Ties and Human Rights Violations Across Africa.” No registration necessary.

·         Email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>  to receive a copy of the paper’s abstract.

·         To schedule an individual meeting with the speaker after the seminar, please email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . 

·         Faculty and PhD students from across the College are welcomed to join on Zoom <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=I5Dji7aHeEGuZqSx5gNFrA&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> . Note: This seminar is not intended for students below the PhD level.

 

The Law and Ethics of Legal Sports Gambling in New York

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 12:30 pm. Marc Edelman, professor of law and director of sports business ethics, Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, leads the conversation with Professors John Holden (Oklahoma State) and Keith Miller (Drake) and Executive Director of the NYS Council on Problem Gambling Jim Maney. Learn more and RSVP here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=AN5RQOHqaU-exTzoa6rhiw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> . 

 

Virtual Study Abroad Fair: Dozens of Opportunities

Thursday, Feb. 10, 12:30–2:30 pm. Meet with representatives from a wide range of study abroad programs and speak with Baruch students who have study abroad experience. Learn more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=4YCHhuUvgUWtmjdqKEU8tQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> . You need to RSVP <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=UrIgMFgA9EuWa_3VZJlmcA&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  to attend.

 

Mindfulness as a Strategy for Improving Relationships and Reducing Stress

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 12:30–1:30 pm. Presented by Baruch’s Department of Psychology. Learn more and register here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=KRZBbGjq706_xYlkHLYHRA&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

 

Racial Imaginaries, Classification Schemas, and Place in Puerto Rico and Among Puerto Ricans in the Continental USA

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6 pm. The Black Studies Colloquium presents a discussion of his scholarship with Marxe Professor Héctor Cordero-Guzmán. Details and registration here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=laJHKgEZuEirNPWtglwySw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

 

Nominate Your Professor for a Presidential Excellence Award

The Presidential Excellence Awards Committees seek nominations for Excellence Awards for Distinguished Scholarship, Teaching, and Service. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 17. Details, forms, and contact information here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=CRafjv-LH0Okrfpn2h0Xhw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> . 

 

Black Life Futures: Black Ecologies and African Diaspora 

The Black Studies Colloquium presents a special public-facing research and pedagogy series this spring. Find event descriptions and registration details here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Qho8SB32iE2BcWp86AhBGw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

 

Parallax: Glitched Within, A Virtual Exhibition 

Explore <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=80CjOSXAhEGfK8MXVq2OuQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  how online connectivity through social media became essential and how we have been shaped by these communications.

 

Reframing America

This virtual exhibition <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=fQCXTpMkh0WoB7YQvQarEA&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  showcases 41 works from Baruch’s Mishkin Gallery and the curatorial talents <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=D-FCXjyVbEGImCvvOezb6g&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  of MA in Arts Administration students. 

 

Literary Walking Tour Features Professor Bridgett Davis

The Brooklyn Public Library’s literary walking tour <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=ivi2gWmooUCFlUIUoHTzcw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw>  includes a stop with Weissman Professor Bridgett Davis. Learn more about the connection <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=6XjGPTd9Z0CYZZazlrYDMQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> .

 

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Go Bearcats

 

Men’s Swimming Wins Fourth Straight CUNYAC Title <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=agEAvBJcIUSuo-Cv_64VUQ&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> 

 

Women’s Swimming Finishes Second at CUNYAC Finals <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=m0z-ZaTlCUaMoPa-ysHuNw&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> 

 

Men’s Basketball Stays Undefeated in CUNYAC, Defeats Brooklyn College <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=NXe6xkGjVUSY0xXhmtcl1w&ref_id=ypnH__KdjUytMXTScsWkSw> 

 

Access to the Athletics & Recreation Complex (ARC)

Baruch’s ARC is open to students taking Physical Education classes, students who have a paid locker rental, and student-athletes competing in the College’s NCAA Division III programs. Otherwise, please note that ARC facilities are closed until further notice.

 

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