This Week@Baruch NYT Crossword | Faculty Convocation | Voices of Baruch October 22, 2020 A Cause for Celebration Re-Experience Faculty Convocation 2020 <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=-0FV-fAu9kiv9yw2Ybo0HA&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> Faculty convocation is an annual tradition that celebrates the many ways that faculty contribute to Baruch College. Throughout the event, career milestones, creative and research accomplishments, and distinguished teaching are all recognized. This year, the event was held virtually and was attended by more than 130 people. Re-experience the virtual gathering and access a copy of the event’s program on the recently launched Faculty Convocation webpage <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=-0FV-fAu9kiv9yw2Ybo0HA&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . Baruch Bulletins National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Do your part. Be #CyberSmart. Find resources and tips on CUNY’s website <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=nn5kdThRNkCT7l06f6ZzSg&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> to protect yourself online. Tech Loan Program Get the technology you need to be successful in the distance learning environment. Learn how to make a request here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=p4jGmmMCBkW8D561bs2uVQ&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . What’s Your Voting Plan? • Early Voting: Saturday, Oct. 24, through Saturday, Oct. 31 • Vote by Mail: Request a ballot by Tuesday, Oct. 27 • Vote in-person on Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 am–9 pm More information at voteearlyny.org <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=pJPOEV0SFEuPxJLaVbmx9g&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=9P6tnP8NCUqrGonFPmZQYw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> New Baruch Series Spotlights Student Stories Baruch premiered a brand-new multimedia series called “Voices of Baruch.” It will highlight the perspectives of members in the Baruch student community, including past experiences, their current life, and goals for the future. For the first installment, meet Taji Sanders (’22) <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=9P6tnP8NCUqrGonFPmZQYw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=rkFL4RkX9EuofhOpvgEO-A&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> For New York Times Crossword: Baruch Is the Answer The clue for 15A in yesterday’s New York Times crossword puzzle caught the eye of legions of puzzle enthusiasts worldwide: What’s a six-letter word for a “college in Manhattan”? The answer came easy for any member of the Baruch community. As a College encompassing the spirit of New York City and its communities, we happily accept this recognition. Learn more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=rkFL4RkX9EuofhOpvgEO-A&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=jXFL9EFPmEGboiMpeYdsmw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> The Face of CUNY: Diversity in Leadership CUNY and Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez (shown) are at the forefront of redefining diversity in higher education. In a recent article, Inside Higher Ed recognized their efforts in appointing people of color to campus president and other senior administrative positions. Learn more about CUNY’s leadership philosophy and initiatives here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=jXFL9EFPmEGboiMpeYdsmw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=HoV2RJU3jEKhWPrWjuDvbA&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> Post of the Week #MaskUpCUNY Shows Unity Stay Social For #MaskUpCUNY, leaders across the University came together (from a distance) to urge their community to remain strong and resilient during the pandemic by wearing a mask. CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez applauded the efforts with a post featuring all the participants, including Baruch President S. David Wu! The post, which garnered enthusiastic engagement on Instagram with more than 125 likes, showcases CUNY’s attention to public health, community, and unity during difficult times. Baruch is proud to support this campaign. Read the full post <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=HoV2RJU3jEKhWPrWjuDvbA&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . Follow Baruch on Facebook <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=5OjvR0OijECU-qGKQLnz4A&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> , Twitter <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=-rCaH-eTCUmzd3-e4fDbeg&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> , Instagram <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=8cUNsIJK2kW4QmIEGhxByg&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> , and LinkedIn <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=NGhkITMiUE2ODz8herTn8Q&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> to stay connected to all things Baruch. Resources for You DwB (driving while black) at BPAC featured on A Tempo on WWFM Listen to DwB composer Susan Kander, soprano Roberta Gumbel, and BPAC Director Ted Altschuler discuss this acclaimed work and how it relates to present times. Learn more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=NPmtrLLBIE60H5x-MxOL8w&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . Zicklin Webinars on CUNY TV The Zicklin School of Business’s New Normal in Business: 2020 & Beyond webinar series comes to CUNY TV with the timely episode “Covid-19 and the Ethics of Vaccine Distribution.” For air dates and times, click here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=nZSNH4EcdUW0RaHHaHKgdA&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . For more about the series, visit the website <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=h_F8FOQZAk2Ho_kAFsT3rg&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . CUNY Tools for Preparedness As a part of the ongoing effort to provide the CUNY community with resources to stay safe during an emergency, CUNY has launched the CUNY Preparedness Display <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=41_CUVchlk6G8xFY4eKrHA&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . It is also available on the College’s Baruch Forward: Fall 2020 and Beyond site <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Kd_ND36PNUOa9KU0ZIloQg&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> , which houses information and resources for remote work and learning, campus access protocols, and more, including Baruch’s Safe Campus Reopening Plan <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=SVe1JweB6UeARm9hTCo0dQ&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . Services from the Counseling Center Baruch College’s Counseling Center <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=7hfULZ57uUCSOyHRE4pRXw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> 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://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=7hfULZ57uUCSOyHRE4pRXw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> or email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> * Group Counseling: Are you struggling with a new transition, feeling lonely, wanting to make new connections, or having trouble in your relationships? The Counseling Center is offering two sessions of Relationship to Self and Others. Two groups 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]> . * Black Mental Health Matters (BMHM) Support Sessions: In light of the recent events of racial violence and injustice toward Blacks and the outcry for support, the Baruch College Counseling Center is offering support sessions aimed at fostering and supporting the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black students. If you are looking for a safe space to meet and talk, then this group is for you. 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 and you will receive a Zoom link. Quiet Study Spaces Available Baruch students can reserve quiet study spaces on campus. Note: Students not yet issued their Baruch ID cards may enter (type in) either their EMPL ID or SSN into the system at the Security Desk to gain access to the quiet spaces, provided the student has cleared the health screening. Read “Introducing Quiet Study Spaces <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=fSBdRuQy3UmpsWLkiag-TQ&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> ” to learn more. Virtual Club Events and Activities Interested in getting involved with clubs? Make sure to check out virtual events and activities by going on to MyBaruch <https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/studentlife/student-activities/mybaruch/> ! Things to Do October Is LGBTQ+ History Month Join the LGBTQ+ community this month. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about LGBTQ+ history; network with LGBTQ+ professionals, alumni, and allies; and engage in discussions on the progress of LGBTQ+ community rights and the work still to done. Find the schedule of events here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=KV3XANsm6Em2m18ppUDZTg&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . Registration links below. · Professional Panel <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=oG1A045qk0Ch4SubLyJ5VQ&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> · History Month and Gender, Love, and Sexuality Spectrum: Fright Night <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=6n6t6fbK50qUukUkZpmuWA&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> Campaign 2020@Baruch: Debate Watch with Moderator Marxe Dean David Birdsell Today, Thursday, Oct. 22, 8:45–11:15 pm. Come together to watch and discuss the final presidential debate. More information and registration (required) here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=YKQnzbS42UqirlrRyLfWKw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . Natural Sciences Faculty Seminar Series: Cellular Tracking and Drug Screening for Covid-19 Friday, Oct. 23, noon–1 pm. Mason Wolak, PhD, acting head of the nanomaterials section, United States Naval Research Laboratory, and his collaborators present on the tools being developed to study and treat SARS-CoV-2. Email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> to receive the Zoom link. Marxe Global Insights: The MS-13: The Makings of America’s Most Notorious Gang Monday, Oct. 26, 1–2:30 pm. Learn more and RSVP here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=N7n33Vq_IEWJe_AGX7bQMw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . International Business Seminar: The Impact of Foreign Multinationals on the U.S. Labor Market Tuesday, Oct. 27, 12:30 pm. The Weissman Center for International Business welcomes Felix Tintelnot, PhD, assistant professor of economics at the University of Chicago, to discuss trade and multinational production. Via Zoom <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=MlSk0XHONUCz1HLHAQPU8w&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> ; Meeting ID: 859 1478 5035; Passcode: 350926. All welcome; no need for RSVP—just join! How Did We Do? Baruch Revisits the 2006 Conference on Pandemic Preparedness Thursday, Oct. 29, 12:30–2 pm. Nearly 14 years ago, the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity hosted “Avian Flu: Ethical, Financial and Management Implications for Business <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=CsOdPR2nREm6GOqm44FPlw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> .” The half-day event explored the business community’s role in an effective response to an influenza pandemic. Today’s event revisits the questions raised then to ask, “How did we do?” Register and receive Zoom details here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=YRFbUB75C0isUrT5vr1c1g&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . DwB (driving while black): Discussion on Racial Justice Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 pm. Join the live conversation on racial injustice in today’s America. For more information and to register for the conversation, visit the Baruch website <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__ci.ovationtix.com_1091_production_1032852&d=DwMFaQ&c=dTXc8cCP8suVpClwB1HRHQACHN4UFMgL7MtSjCbKyts&r=5q51EzFTofngowabsrCUtxeu__iskB2zOd3KnXpwu9Y&m=thleHsOshBPRdfbVwxPiODO3c-JlRtTag3FtcXGfYX4&s=H5snFRGt578HZIYtPQqFJasa8zaCjgoyUuEW7h0HfoU&e=> . Registration required. Managing Bias in AI: Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics Fall Alumni/Student Event Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 pm. The Zicklin School’s Paul H. Chook Department welcomes Seth Dobrin, PhD, chief data officer for IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software. Open to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Learn more about the event and speaker and register here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=zkuoUI5MQkSFNrNSdf8vIQ&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . History, Memory, Media Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 pm. Presented by the Mishkin Gallery and featuring artists May Joseph and Nicolas Premier, who will discuss works that draw on their own memories as mechanisms for rewriting and questioning history. Learn more and register here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=-n7ybFH5kUeWS2LUic0QWA&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . Sales Summit for Fall 2020 Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6–8 pm. Join the “round-table” and panel of guest speakers. To RSVP, please contact [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . More event information available here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=KY57NUkGeky24tYKT5wFJQ&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . David Adjmi: In Conversation Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:30–8 pm. David Adjmi speaks with Alisa Solomon, director of the Arts and Culture concentration at Colombia College, on his debut memoir that poses the question, how do human beings create themselves and how do artists make their lives into art? Free for students. General admission can pay what they want. Learn more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=tGuc6iDB2kSs2rxpGifpfw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . Field Center Lunch-and-Learn Webinar Series: Process-Driven Businesses: Your Business Process Is an Algorithm Thursday, Nov. 12, 12:30–1:30 pm. Learn more and register here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=35YaC6g0KUyZaGqY_3w1jA&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> . Go Bearcats! Former Baseball Bearcat Anthony Ippolito in New Netflix Series Grand Army <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Ecd7xMefh0-ynUs2hZZDHw&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> Bearcat Bites with Volleyball’s Stallone Shankar (’21) <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=ERx2Y_yTWUGIu0QuqklHCg&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> Bearcats to Host NYC Virtual 5K, Open to Entire Baruch Community <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=HkbAbOD2yEmb-xDtqjiF4g&ref_id=xhsEr-b6RUOgX3K3Nghvyg> <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/images/TWAB%20Footer.png> <> If you wish to unsubscribe from the BARUCH-STUDENTS-ANNOUNCEMENTS List, please send an E-mail to: "[log in to unmask]". Within the body of the text, only write the following: "SIGNOFF BARUCH-STUDENTS-ANNOUNCEMENTS".