THIS WEEK @ BARUCH | 9.23.21
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College Jumps 110 Points in Forbes Ranking
Baruch College jumped 110 points in this year’s “America’s Best Colleges” ranking by Forbes, placing #64 nationwide. Among public schools, Baruch placed #24, a 25-point rise. “Baruch College is an exemplar among institutions that make highly competitive academic programs accessible to a diverse, underrepresented student population in the system of higher education, while preparing them for both personal and career success,” said President S. David Wu. Read more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=YI9a8DWV8U2n82dYmaiibw&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month at Baruch
It’s time to celebrate and commemorate the achievements of the Latinx community!
* The Office of Student Life is offering a robust calendar <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Ey3Vn2-ItUOMB6kL-i8VJQ&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> of activities and conversations.
* The Black and Latinx Studies Community <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=VRN3z1MnDk-s6M103g-8xw&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> has curated additional readings and resources. Tune in to their Latinx Visions podcast <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=KwipUMWYtU6HetnRST8WFA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
* In case you missed it, Elliott Dawes, Baruch’s Executive Chief Diversity Officer, recently wrote to the community <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=SVnDYtqs9EqLzdwf70kuCg&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> , expressing his excitement to be joining the College at such a pivotal moment.
President Wu Named to List of “Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business”
President Wu has been named one of the “Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=DZHhfUUhOE-YT9raN9iMqA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> ” by the Asian American Business Development Center, an organization that promotes greater recognition of Asian Americans’ business contributions to the general economy. This year, President Wu was the sole awardee from the education sector.
Focus on Opportunities: Baruch’s New Video Series
Whether you are new to campus or returning after a long time away, join Undergraduate Student Government President Alison Lee, Baruch President S. David Wu, and Provost Linda Essig to experience Baruch’s vibrancy. From new facilities to transformative opportunities for students, three videos highlight the best of Baruch. Watch now <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=EbOg-RsTIEKfYQG9InPQOg&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
Baruch Forward: Be Campus Ready
* Attention, Bearcats: Today, Thursday, Sept. 23 is the last day unvaccinated students can receive the single-dose J&J vaccine.
* Don’t forget: Monday, Sept. 27 is the deadline to upload your proof of vaccination to CUNYfirst.
* Students taking in-person or hybrid classes who fail to upload proof of Covid-19 vaccination to CUNYfirst by Sept. 27 will face withdrawal from classes, and financial aid could be impacted.
* Students who are taking remote-only classes may not be able to enter any Baruch building, for any reason, after Thursday, Oct. 7 if they do not meet these deadlines.
Professor’s Memoir Analyzes the Trauma of War
When he was 19 years old, Glenn Petersen, PhD, flew 70 combat missions in Vietnam. Today, a professor of anthropology and international affairs at the Weissman School and professor of liberal studies and anthropology at the CUNY Graduate Center, Dr. Petersen examines the war’s aftermath from an anthropological perspective in his memoir, War and the Arc of Human Experience. Read more about his remarkable journey in this Q&A <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=bLGUcX0kLU23MNLZSfpWPg&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
Stay Connected
There is plenty to celebrate this fall at Baruch, including accolades from U.S. News & World Report. The College placed #3 among public institutions and is the #2 top performer on social mobility in the region. The posts detailing these rankings elicited pride and excitement across Baruch’s channels, especially Instagram <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=BtGoQALUA0KBSZHVKM5zVA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> , where it received more than 350 likes. “Proud to have gotten my BA & MBA here,” one user commented.
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Resources For You
CUNY Alerts
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Baruch Forward: One-Stop Site for Safe Campus Information
Check Baruch Forward <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=1XVorytNDUqRppZT2gpsGQ&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> regularly for the latest information on policies, protocols, and resources.
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://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=VR_2e9moCUGKRtKJdzjXeQ&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
Get Every Financial Aid Dollar You Deserve: FAFSA: The Guide
Understanding FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be a huge help to students and their families. This CUNY webpage <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=VcMgc5Gpo0SvYBDE6DSWUQ&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> will help you save time, money, and stress.
Resources from the Counseling Center
The Baruch College Counseling Center <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=7hfULZ57uUCSOyHRE4pRXw&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> is here to support you throughout the Fall 2021 semester. The center offers 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://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=7hfULZ57uUCSOyHRE4pRXw&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> 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: Led by psychologists Jael Amador, PhD, and Gary Dillon, PhD, who work from a social justice and multicultural framework, these sessions foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black students. On Fridays, 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://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=aOjUnc5cP0ygMmTGw9fB2Q&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> provides students with immediate access to free, confidential counseling 24/7 via text.
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Things To Do
Latinx Heritage Month 2021
Join the Baruch community in celebrating and commemorating the contributions and achievements of the Latinx community! Upcoming highlights include:
· Fireside Chat: Navigating a Career Post-Covid: Today, Thursday, Sept. 23, 6 pm. Join Anthony Gomez of KPMG and Ayleen Nazzario of LinkedIn for an informative discussion. RSVP here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=hGYHKaGO_Uq2BNfaZoYxAg&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
· Culture Share: Celebrating Latinx Voices: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 12:30 pm. Share how your personal experiences and connections to Latinx cultures have impacted your life. RSVP here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=wtCL7Lr8dk2Edr0fuE5Snw&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
· Explore the programming calendar <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Ey3Vn2-ItUOMB6kL-i8VJQ&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> and register for upcoming events.
Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Baruch Peer Mentorship Opportunities
Recruitment for the 2021–22 academic year is open! Learn more about the program and sign up for an upcoming information session <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Pzu0OJ3o2UCfK_JQ6VIkCg&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
International Conference on Undergraduate Research
Monday, Sept. 27–Wednesday, Sept. 29. Presenting on topics ranging from witch hunts to fruit flies to the New York Aquarium, a record number of Baruch undergraduates are participating in the 8th annual International Conference on Undergraduate Research. Follow along on the ICUR app <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=W-G6el_SDU608EQueQK35Q&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> . More details here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=QQom90YWikqxhxBrYQc7Tg&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
International Business (IB) Seminar: Reputation and the Workplace
Monday, Sept. 27, 4–5:30 pm. The Weissman Center for International Business hosts Elisabeth Pontikes, associate professor of management, University of California, Davis. More about Dr. Pontikes’s background here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=zVdYF84x40CRp0lBwTCGmw&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> ; to get a copy of the paper beforehand, please email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . Join the session using this Zoom link <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=23x1EHQZY0KDCR3Pyx2ahg&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> (no need to RSVP). Please note that this seminar is not intended for students below the PhD level. Additionally, contact [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you are interested in scheduling an individual meeting with Dr. Pontikes following the seminar (specify your time preferences).
We Are Climate Action Speaker Series: Climate Change: Health Impacts and Health Policy
Thursday, Sept. 30, 4–5:30 pm. Join four distinguished scientists and public health experts for a conversation moderated by Elizabeth Geltman, associate professor, CUNY School of Public Health. RSVP here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=S7kY5YXkb0S4tRIEPHAZtA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
Redefining Puelmapu: The Borogano Mapuche and Juan Manuel de Rosas, 1825–1835
Friday, Oct. 1, 11 am–1 pm. Join us for the first event in the New York City Latin American History Workshop. To register, email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
Fall 2021 Virtual Undergraduate Job and Internship Fair
Friday, Oct. 1, noon–4 pm. Meet with representatives from some of the country’s top companies and explore job and internship opportunities. Students from all majors and class years are welcome to attend. Read this checklist <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Fp2zvpmxXU-hAUd7Ld6Iyg&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> for a step-by-step guide for the virtual fair. RSVP here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=E_rA1R38rEqo-nPGcHeAgA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
The Legality, Ethics, and Effectiveness of Vaccine Mandates
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 12:30–2 pm. Join a discussion of whether governments may mandate vaccines and whether private businesses and other entities may legally and ethically require proof of vaccination for those with whom they interact. RSVP here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=kIS3ABK11kmPGWyMQwrmcQ&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
Mental Health Support: Depression Screening Day
Tuesday, Oct. 5, 12:30–2:30 pm. It’s okay to not be okay. Join the Counseling Center on the Clivner=Field Plaza to chat with counselors and get screened for depression. The rain date is Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Let’s Talk About Re-joining the World
Thursday, Oct. 7, 1 pm. How can we prepare for the continuing uncertainty and change our mindset for the future? Join this Counseling Center conversation. Information and Zoom details on this flyer <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=wuICelHzoU6E2CylUT7g_A&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
Sandra Kahn Wasserman Jewish Center Film Series
Co-sponsored by the Department of Black and Latino Studies; ISLA, the Initiative for the Study of Latin America; and Baruch Performing Arts Center (BPAC), this film series offers free, 48-hour streaming of the following films:
* Nora’s Will: Thursday, Oct. 7–Friday, Oct. 8
* Leona: Wednesday, Nov. 3–Thursday, Nov. 4
· Mr. Kaplan: Sunday, Dec. 5–Monday, Dec. 6
To register, please email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . For more details, click here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=rmujHC0uPUqnUb2g4u1aYA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
Reading and Conversation with Corie Adjmi, American Fiction Award Winner
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 5:30 pm. In Life and Other Shortcomings, author Corie Adjmi introduces 12 women and follows their journeys from New Orleans to New York City to Madrid and from 1970 to the present day. To register, email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . For details, click here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=rmujHC0uPUqnUb2g4u1aYA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
Virtual BPAC Performances
Enjoy free streaming of the following performances on the Performance Today website <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=xAFt66EGukS8NYY6U4MM9Q&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> :
* Viktor Ullmann: String Quartet No. 3–Daedalus Quartet: Available through Thursday, Oct. 21.
* Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre: Sonate pour le Violon et pour le Clavecin No.3 in F: Available through Friday, Oct. 22.
Mishkin Gallery Presents Reframing America
Reframing America is a new online exhibition curated by students in the Weissman School’s Master of Arts in Arts Administration program. Read about how the exhibition was developed and the amazing list of artworks showcased <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=JEuvz7zswkaQjQFMq7FB2g&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> .
New Media Artspace: Interomnia
Interomnia, a fully virtual experience, features projects from Baruch students. Explore the exhibition <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=F1e9415bQUiEVmVozm2U2A&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> and watch the opening event <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=2Uee9HS3OE25SnxbDY5huA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ> to hear from the artists about their projects.
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Go Bearcats
Men’s Cross Country Starts Season at Bard’s Fred Pavlich Invitational <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=HPhSNxmkNEaDcIS84EV9wA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ>
Women’s Tennis Returns to the Courts, Defeat Farmingdale State <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=rnXNRfm1a0aVSWcecPd8iw&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ>
Upcoming Live Stats and Video Links <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=fUr6u73k60Gj6dkJkrN2PA&ref_id=SG-0eUPQC0CMp7ag0qQRtQ>
Access to the Athletic & Recreation Complex (ARC)
Baruch’s ARC is open to students taking Physical Education classes, students who have rented a paid locker rental, and student-athletes competing in the College’s NCAA Division III programs. Otherwise, the ARC facilities are closed until further notice.
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