THIS WEEK @ BARUCH | 9.17.21 <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/images/twabhead.jpg> <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=qKp8VmxLkESYpOTz-gNDEQ&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> Baruch Forward: Successful Reopening and Looking Ahead * Baruch Forward <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=1XVorytNDUqRppZT2gpsGQ&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> and CUNY’s Student FAQ hub <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=9Z3EFdoitk-bQeGR40IgTg&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> continue to be important resources for information on the Student Vaccination Mandate, Vaccination Verification, and Applying for Exceptions, Medical Exemptions, and Special Circumstances. * Urgent Covid-19 vaccination deadlines are approaching: Thursday, Sept. 23 is the last day students can receive the second dose of the two-shot vaccines or the single-dose J&J vaccine. * Monday, Sept. 27 is the deadline for students to upload proof of full vaccination into CUNYfirst. Failure to meet the deadlines will subject students to potential academic withdrawal that could also impact financial aid and course refunds. Awards and Recognitions for Baruch and Students * With the start of the new semester, the excitement continues for Baruch as U.S. News & World Report ranked the College #3 among public institutions and #2 for social mobility in its 2022 “Best Regional Universities-North <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=ZJtkP6DU50OvJAoQ8QtOUg&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> ” rankings. * Eleven undergraduates have been awarded Gilman International Scholarships <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=F4qsEsP0hEGlSgLxjhvkDQ&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> to study or intern abroad. Join the Celebration for Latinx Heritage Month * In his first message to the Baruch community <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=ypzeKRf39EaTI4Y8f_T-Qg&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> , Executive Chief Diversity Officer Elliott Dawes shared that he was pleased to join the College in time for Latinx Heritage Month. He also expressed excitement for the interdisciplinary approach to the month’s events—and more. * Don’t miss out! See robust event listings and resources on the Office of Student Life’s event calendar <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=L4cvF7HOwEOQLZBli8eTDg&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> and Black and Latinx Studies Community site <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=SAXgIpt-BE-9vg-S-nyZYA&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> and be sure to tune in to the Latinx Visions podcast <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=KwipUMWYtU6HetnRST8WFA&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . * Welcome Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Baruch’s Fall 2021 Harman Writer-in-Residence and the acclaimed author of The Undocumented Americans. She is teaching the art of creative nonfiction to Baruch students this semester <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=dVYHEGgAgke7q6Qaic_SGQ&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . Stay Connected With the return of students, faculty, and staff to campus, the energy has been electric! The College celebrated the start of an in-person semester and reminded the community of Baruch and CUNY resources that will keep them informed and safe. The posts garnered great engagement across Baruch’s channels, especially Instagram <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=BtGoQALUA0KBSZHVKM5zVA&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> , where it received more than 500 likes and even prompted nostalgia. “I miss the campus sometimes. Had such a good time there,” one follower wrote. Follow the College on Facebook <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=5OjvR0OijECU-qGKQLnz4A&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> , Twitter <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=-rCaH-eTCUmzd3-e4fDbeg&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> , Instagram <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=8cUNsIJK2kW4QmIEGhxByg&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> , and LinkedIn <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=NGhkITMiUE2ODz8herTn8Q&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=H_6OVAZ7nUu1o2y3nugiLA&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> ________________________________ Resources For You Baruch Forward: One-Stop Site for Safe Campus Information Check Baruch Forward <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=1XVorytNDUqRppZT2gpsGQ&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> provides students with immediate access to free, confidential counseling 24/7 via text. Things To Do Latinx Heritage Month 2021 Join the Baruch community in celebrating and commemorating the contributions and achievements of the Latinx community! Some upcoming highlights: * Latinas in Activism: Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6 pm. This event highlights the involvement and impact of Latinas in social, political, and environmental activism. Zoom link <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Rk6caR9dSEaFkbTJQTksAA&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . * Fireside Chat: Navigating a Career Post-Covid: 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . * Explore the programming calendar <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=L4cvF7HOwEOQLZBli8eTDg&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> and register for upcoming events. Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Baruch Peer Mentorship Opportunities Recruitment for the 2021–22 academic year is now 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . Mitsui Lunchtime Forum: Driving Social Innovation with Impact: The Importance of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment Thursday, Sept. 23, 12:30 pm. The Weissman Center for International Business kicks off its Mitsui Lunchtime Forum series with a virtual discussion featuring Roslyn Brock, chief global equity officer at Abt Associates and Chairman Emeritus at the NAACP National Board of Directors. Register in advance <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=LK7RoqV6kEGxCffia2V-kw&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . Entrepreneurial Lunch & Learn: Increasing Customer Engagement With 2-Click Shopping and the Nate App Experience Thursday, Sept. 23, 12:30–1 pm. Nate is an e-commerce app that allows users to purchase any item on any site with just two clicks. RSVP <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=dNwaPZA4U0qBPdHrFH5BuQ&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> for the session to learn if the app is right for your business. International Business 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 at the University of California, Davis. Learn more about Dr. Pontikes background here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=zVdYF84x40CRp0lBwTCGmw&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . * Please 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. * To get a copy of the paper before the seminar, please email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> . * No need to RSVP. Join the session through the following Zoom link <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=23x1EHQZY0KDCR3Pyx2ahg&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . * Please note that this seminar is not intended for students below the PhD level. 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> . 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=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> and watch the opening event <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=2Uee9HS3OE25SnxbDY5huA&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> to hear from the artists about their projects. ________________________________ Go Bearcats Women’s Volleyball Earns First Win, Sweeps Bard <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Ps3K9M5jtUCdewLrm6a9mg&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> Upcoming Live Stats and Video Links <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=fUr6u73k60Gj6dkJkrN2PA&ref_id=BE67P_16N0G3gPbb3_0ECA> 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. 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