THIS WEEK @ BARUCH  |  5.27.21


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Welcome Baruch's New Executive Chief Diversity Officer: Elliott Dawes
Following an extensive search, President S. David Wu has named Elliott Dawes, JD, LLM, as Executive Chief Diversity Officer for Baruch College. As a member of the president's cabinet, Mr. Dawes will be a key partner in providing purposeful leadership for all College-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Read more<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-college-names-elliott-dawes-as-executive-chief-diversity-officer/>.

A Commitment to Mutual Respect and Condemnation of Hate Speech and Violence
In the wake of numerous crises and conflicts happening around the world, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Art King reaffirmed the College's pledge to "protect and respect the rights of all people and reject all forms of prejudice and hate" in messages<https://forward.baruch.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/05/Dean-of-Students-Commitment-to-Mutual-Respect.pdf> to the Baruch students, faculty, and staff.

Student Wins Fulbright to Mexico
Kimberly Kazdal ('21) is the recipient of a 2021-22 Fulbright U.S. Student award and will have an opportunity to travel, work, and learn in Mexico. This award<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-college-undergraduate-wins-fulbright-u-s-student-award-mexico/> will support Kimberly's career ambitions as a political foreign service officer and her personal goals to engage with her family roots.

"A Dress Rehearsal for the Future": President Wu's May Blog
In his latest blog, President S. David Wu framed the College's transition over the coming year as one of the most important turning points in our recent history: "We have a window of opportunity over the next year to conduct an institution-wide dress rehearsal for the future." Read the full post to learn how to prepare for the changes ahead and join the conversation<https://presidentsblog.baruch.cuny.edu/a-dress-rehearsal-for-the-future/>.

By Design: Four Baruch Students Win "Vaccine & Us" Smithsonian-Sponsored Poster Competition
Their designs<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/weissman-students-design-winning-posters-for-smithsonians-national-vaccine-awareness-campaign/>, which creatively encourage individuals to get vaccinated, will assist the Smithsonian Institution's efforts to share accurate and trusted vaccine information.





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Stay Connected
In a celebratory post, Baruch welcomed the Class of 2025 and offered resources to get students acquainted with College life. The post generated significant engagement across all channels, especially on Instagram, where it received more than 515 engagements. To learn more, read the full post here<https://www.instagram.com/p/CPBJF7drWbR/>.

Follow the College on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/baruchcollege/>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/BaruchCollege>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/baruch_college/>, and LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/school/baruch-college/>.



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Baruch Bulletins

Baruch Forward: One-Stop Site for Safe Campus Reopening Information
Be sure to check Baruch Forward<https://forward.baruch.cuny.edu/> regularly for the latest information on the College's Safe Campus Reopening Resources, including Covid-19 updates, policies, protocols, and resources.

Join the CUNY Recovery Corps

Get hired and work to rebuild and revive NYC this summer. From supporting the City's small businesses to engaging with government agencies and schools, students will work on projects in a variety of areas. Learn more about the experience and apply here<https://www.cuny.edu/recovery-corps/>.

Undergraduate Research Opportunity
Calling all Baruch undergrads (including today's graduates!): Present your research at the prestigious International Conference of Undergraduate Research, which will be held Sept. 28-29. To apply, submit a 250-word abstract<https://www.icurportal.com/> about your research by Tuesday, June 1. Questions? Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Holiday Note: Baruch College will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. Safe and happy holiday, everyone!

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Resources for You

Read the Guide to Surviving and Thriving at CUNY

Prepared for CUNY students by CUNY students, in collaboration with faculty and staff of Healthy CUNY, this guide offers a one-stop resource for health, academic, financial, and basic-needs services at CUNY. Access the guide<https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58583536725e25dfee053319/t/5f9249122226271c5b60e43e/1603422575473/Surviving+and+Thriving>.

FAFSA: The Guide
Get every financial aid dollar you deserve. Understanding FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be a huge help to students and their families. This CUNY webpage<https://www.cuny.edu/financial-aid/fafsa/> will help you save time, money, and stress-debunking myths, addressing FAQs, curating contacts, and more.

Healing Circles for APIDA Students
Modern Health is facilitating free healing circles for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) students who are in search of safe spaces to process the recent violence. Modern Health also offers educational webinars on how to combat anti-Asian racism that are open to all. Learn more<https://circles.modernhealth.com/series/healing-asian-communities#Upcoming-Circles>.


Resources from the Counseling Center

During this challenging time-with the issues of racial injustice, the continued effects of the global pandemic, and losses in the Baruch community-students are reminded to take advantage of support resources from Baruch College's Counseling Center<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/counseling/>.



The Counseling Center offers students free and confidential individual and group counseling and support sessions and Black Mental Health Matters (BMHM) Support Sessions.

  *   Individual counseling: Please visit the Counseling Center's website<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/counseling/> or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
  *   Group counseling: The center offers two sessions of Relationship to Self and Others, which meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2 pm, on Zoom. To participate on Tuesday, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; to participate on Thursday, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
  *   Black Mental Health Matters (BMHM) Support Sessions: The center offers sessions that foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black students. BMHM is led by psychologists Jael Amador, PhD, and Gary Dillon, PhD, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework. On Wednesdays, 2-3 pm, via Zoom. To participate, send an email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> from your Baruch student email account.

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://www1.cuny.edu/mu/forum/2021/02/22/cuny-introduces-services-to-bolster-student-mental-health-during-covid-19-pandemic/> provides students with immediate access to free, confidential counseling 24/7 via text.

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Things To Do

Zicklin Talks Business: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Insights from a Big Four Accounting Firm
Tuesday, June 8, 11 am. What progress have we as a nation made in advancing the causes of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the past year? What work lies ahead? In this webinar, school namesake and alumnus Larry Zicklin discusses DEI initiatives with EY Americas Director of Inclusiveness Recruiting and Senior Associate Dean Paquita Davis-Friday. RSVP here<https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/zicklintogether/zoom-webinars/>.

The Future of Accounting: What Machine Learning Is and How It Is Transforming the Industry
Wednesday, June 16, 1 pm. Brandon Lock, assistant professor of accountancy at the Zicklin School, explains how machine learning has transformed the digitized world and how it can be applied to accounting and business. Learn more and register here<https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/event/thefutureofaccounting-6-16-21/>.

Passing Strange: A Film by Harman Writer-in-Residence Stew
Spike Lee's 2009 adaptation of Stew's comedy-drama rock musical about a young African American man's artistic journey of self-discovery. The film is part of the Newman Library's streaming video collection and can be accessed with a Baruch username login. Find it here.<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cuny.us11.list-2Dmanage.com_track_click-3Fu-3D6d279ec23554548c3d2307825-26id-3D983509e7ff-26e-3D59e8d2253a&d=DwMFaQ&c=dTXc8cCP8suVpClwB1HRHQACHN4UFMgL7MtSjCbKyts&r=DJZD9Q-gD1F2h1YZxcTsERCs_cueciRzf1neylR02a0&m=id5AmqM4XR6Lafmi1ODvljoAyXR0a4V_O7r6Ue3Q0d0&s=Zm6eDHFbG4AyPW7CcKJqOvSuV-ip7TvFv8foEUK3lPM&e=>

Mishkin Gallery: Virtual Art Exhibitions
Wish You Were Here<https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/wishyouwerehere/?_ga=2.151785273.1063126208.1617135015-461100691.1617024800> and Looking to Hear<https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/lookingtohear/?_ga=2.218677785.1063126208.1617135015-461100691.1617024800> showcase artwork from the Baruch College Art Collection.

Art in the Age of Covid-19: Solo Exhibition from the New Media Art Space and Wasserman Jewish Studies Center

Prajakta Potnis: The Slow Burn<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/the-new-media-artspace-opens-prajakta-potnis-the-slow-burn/> presents an interactive online exhibition with eerily prescient parallels to the pandemic.



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