THIS WEEK @ BARUCH  |  1.12.22

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Read President Wu’s Latest Blog Post

Deriving inspiration from a Zen master, an iconic Russian author, contemporary Japanese pilgrims, and Baruch staff, faculty, and students, Baruch President S. David Wu asks readers to “Find Your Own Reason for the Journey <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=3XgrnrzgnkWojY8CgrNUQg&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> ” in his latest blog post. 

 

Top Rankings for Academic Excellence & Diversity

·         Baruch’s Master of Financial Engineering earned #1 honors in a new ranking from ml-quant.com/masters <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=JgIwcubPFEW5yBg9zIORKg&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> . Joining Baruch in the top 10 were Princeton (#2) and Columbia and NYU (tied for #4). 

*         The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings gave Baruch College #3 honors in the Northeast for the diversity of our students and faculty. Read the article <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=X0GmQ1FroE-E-UFjx4imjA&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  (all CUNY students, faculty, and staff have a free WSJ subscription—claim your account if you haven’t already!). 

 

BCTC Reminder: Join Zoom Using Your CUNY Login

Remember to log in to Zoom using your CUNY Login (same as your CUNYfirst login). You will not be able to access Zoom with your Baruch username and password. If you are experiencing problems, reach out to the BCTC Helpdesk <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . More about the migration here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=R0jQCue4OU2EITEKFqKIeg&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> .

 

Stay Informed: 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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> . 

 

Baruch Forward: Spring 2022 Updates 

Visit Baruch Forward <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=1XVorytNDUqRppZT2gpsGQ&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> , the one-stop web portal for the latest guidance from Baruch and CUNY regarding vaccination mandates, masking, Covid-19 testing programs, case reporting protocols, and more. Currently highlighted is CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez’s message of January 5, “Testing, Vax & Return to Work Updates <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=CMS1a0pC9UyjDRaPNax7TQ&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> .” 

 

	

 

 

Stay Connected

The Baruch College community cheered Daphne Palasia Andreades (’15). Last week, at a book launch in Brooklyn, the Baruch alumna read from her critically acclaimed first novel, Brown Girls—the New York Times review <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=6RQHGUDAX0y7jI2kpE0-8g&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  calls it “fearless”—and discussed her perspective and experiences growing up in Queens in an immigrant community.

 

Commenting on the nearly 40 enthusiastic likes on the Weissman School’s Instagram post <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=uwIjKZJWFEKjDREmonc-8A&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> , Ms. Andreades responded, “Thank you very much, CUNY Baruch!”

 

Baruch is doubly proud: Andreades returned to Baruch in Spring 2021 as a Sidney Harman Writing Fellow <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=E8g_OWEiOEC4lCHnMIbyug&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> . 

 

Follow the Weissman School on Facebook <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=cX2-NLyRRkyDMgT9jy50rg&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> , Twitter <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=ErnMONqkdEi5MYChfHcZeg&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> , and Instagram <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=2tfoB3X3uEGxCh89MtpKVw&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> .

 

 

 

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Resources For You 

 

Stay on Track: Upcoming Deadlines and Resources

*         VaxUpCUNY 2022: Visit CUNY’s webpage to see key deadlines <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=-5Pb7hfWA0WSWLy_fRVYag&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  for Spring 2022. Unvaccinated students will be de-registered from in-person and hybrid classes if they do not meet the guidelines.

*         Finish in Four: To graduate on time and, in some cases, retain financial aid, most full-time students should plan to take 30 credits or more per academic year. Chart your course <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=D_ypZ1cSxEGdapE0oEYuwQ&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  to ensure on-time graduation.

 

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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> . 

 

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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be a huge help to students and their families. Save time, money, and stress.

 

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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> , Baruch’s student-run nonfiction literary magazine. Learn more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=yzRaWTQp70qMpr1jfo37qQ&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> . 

 

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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> .

 

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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> . 

 

Support from the Counseling Center

The Baruch College Counseling Center <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=7hfULZ57uUCSOyHRE4pRXw&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  offers immediate access to free, confidential counseling 24/7 via text.

 

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Things To Do 

 

Good Auditors, Good Audits, Financial Failure: How Come?

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 11 am. RSVP for this Zicklin Talks Business webinar here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=KEWQTczN8UGgU7dBJWT0sQ&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> .

 

Parallax: Glitched Within, A Virtual Exhibition 

Explore <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=80CjOSXAhEGfK8MXVq2OuQ&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q>  includes Weissman Professor Bridgett. Learn more about the connection <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=6XjGPTd9Z0CYZZazlrYDMQ&ref_id=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> .

 

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=eN7-YlxBE0ioAPdxg6EA4Q> . 

 

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Bearcat Notice

 

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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