Resources for You Black History Month at Baruch Throughout February, the College will be hosting an exciting series of celebrations titled Black History Month: Family, Representation, and Resilience. Watch a preview of the coming month’s programming and see the full events calendar here. Conversation Partners Program This program matches native and nonnative speakers of English for informal conversations to assist nonnative students in gaining confidence in English and navigating the local culture. This great opportunity helps both speakers to expand their knowledge, develop friendships, and add to their network of professional contacts. Sign up today. New CUNY Assessment 101 Online Course The CUNY Assessment Council is pleased to announce the launch of a free CUNY Assessment 101 Online Course created and sponsored by the CUNY Assessment Council as well as CUNY Central Office of Academic Affairs. Designed for faculty, administration, and staff interested in learning more about assessment in relation to their work. Visit the Assessment 101 webpage for more information. Read the Guide to Surviving and Thriving at CUNY Prepared for CUNY students by CUNY students, in collaboration with faculty of staff of Healthy CUNY, this guide offers a one-stop resource for health, academic, financial, and basic needs services at CUNY. Access the guide here. Things to Do Valentine’s Day Soirée Friday, Feb. 12, 6 pm. Lexington Music, a new club at Baruch, is hosting a Zoom concert featuring Baruch students and alumni. Contact [log in to unmask] for the Zoom link. Chinese New Year Gala Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6 pm. The New York Confucius Institute for Global Finance marks the Year of the Ox with a virtual celebration with traditional Chinese dance and folk music, spring festival customs and traditions, and more. Register online to attend. The Robert C. Weaver Society and the Black Male Initiative of Baruch College Present: "Walking in My Shoes Part II: Conversation with Black Sons & Fathers Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6 pm. This event explores the lived Black experience through the eyes of father-son pairings. Discussion will include intergenerational knowledge about raising and growing up as Black men in America and surviving racial adversity. Register and join the conversation. Entrepreneurial Lunch & Learn: Engineering World-Class Startup Teams Thursday, Feb. 18, 12:30–1:30 pm. New technologies are helping startups develop a culture that make up the world’s best companies. In this seminar, learn how to assist your business in a creating a more resilient and innovative culture. Register here. Can Email Phishing Attacks Ever Be Stopped? Thursday, Feb. 18, 12:30–2 pm. Learn how the Covid-19 pandemic has made phishing more profitable, the wide array techniques used to deceive users, and more. Featuring an expert panel. Learn more and register here. Department of Black and Latino Studies (BLS) Open House: Celebrating 50 Years of BLS@Baruch Thursday, Feb. 18, 1 pm. BLS commemorates 50 years with a talk exploring the department’s history, present, and future. Join Interim Weissman Dean Jessica Lang and Interim Chair of BLS Shelly Eversley, among others, to mark this special anniversary. Register here. A Conversation with Author Masha Gessen and Distinguished Professor John Brenkman Monday, Feb. 22, 5:30 pm. Registration required. More information here. Two Virtual Exhibitions from the Mishkin Gallery Wish You Were Here and Looking to Hear offer new perspectives on the often-overlooked artworks covering Baruch’s hallways. |