THIS WEEK @ BARUCH | 12.10.21 <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/images/twabhead.jpg> <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=ssApzoKV20WnvkcmX-UIuA&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> Season’s Greetings from President S. David Wu In his holiday greetings video <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=ssApzoKV20WnvkcmX-UIuA&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> , Baruch President S. David Wu recounts highlights from 2021 and wishes the Baruch community and the College’s extended friends and family a safe, wonderful season and a happy, healthy new year. Academic Excellence and Accessibility In the past year, Baruch College has ridden a wave of high rankings and recognition, a testament to our growing reputation for academic excellence and opportunity. * Baruch College’s Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program earned the #1 ranking on QuantNet’s 2022 “Best Financial Engineering Programs <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=66YFSNv8DUOHALIMyhvxxw&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> ” in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. * Baruch scored the #1 spot on CollegeNET’s Social Mobility Index <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=JDbOW0nNdUW4Rrsu6Radmg&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> ranking for the seventh straight year, ahead of 1,549 other four-year higher education institutions. * Watch Harvard economist Raj Chetty <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=vJkzjiCg_USuVguNUMS2sg&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> , PhD, extol Baruch’s winning strategy. Student Success Networks Through robust and varied programs, networks, and events, Baruch College is preparing the next generation of diverse leaders. Check out these recent accolades and examples: * Baruch’s alumni network has been recognized among the Top 20 in the U.S. <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=qlfZdt7NvkSbj_5L3_3X4A&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> , among public schools, by The Princeton Review. * The Zicklin School of Business and the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program are partnering to fund five scholarships <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=iuVikSprZkqvbp1eDqM7-A&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . * The Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence Program, in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, has become a pathway to the publishing industry <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=JYiZT9Ms6Eqc0gypj2fP0A&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . · Four recent MPA graduates <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=D81rsZ-CAUKlXGW2uIUNGQ&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> of the Marxe School of International and Public Relations were selected to participate in the highly competitive Excelsior Service Fellowship Program <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=3riBeG8Rk02SR-M0icQHag&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> , which gives these talented graduates the chance to play a policymaking role in the most pressing issues of the day. * At the Fall 2021 Virtual Career Fair <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=ba2HoGXZhEKx7l3BFBYf2Q&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> , 400-plus undergraduates across all three schools connected with more than 65 employers. Nominate Your Professor for a Presidential Excellence Award The Presidential Excellence Awards Committees seek nominations for Excellence Awards for Distinguished Scholarship, Teaching, and Service. Letters of nomination are welcome from any source within the Baruch community, including students. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. Details, forms, and contact information here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=CRafjv-LH0Okrfpn2h0Xhw&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . Stay Connected College-wide cheers! The news of the appointment of Jessica Lang, PhD, as dean of Baruch’s Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, after 16 months as interim dean-designate, spread quickly and was celebrated across many of the College’s social media channels, including the Weissman School’s Instagram <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=mlS5ZhEMTEm3aHMHFIfVMg&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> account, where it garnered more than 50 likes and such happy and enthusiastic comments as “Thank you for your catalyzing leadership, and here’s to many more victories!” Read more about Dean Lang, the Weissman School, and the College’s plans for the future in Provost Linda Essig’s original announcement <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=I91Zfnlm-0KDfz4BWAUQ4Q&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . Follow the College on Facebook <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=5OjvR0OijECU-qGKQLnz4A&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> , Twitter <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=-rCaH-eTCUmzd3-e4fDbeg&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> , Instagram <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=8cUNsIJK2kW4QmIEGhxByg&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> , and LinkedIn <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=NGhkITMiUE2ODz8herTn8Q&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=mlS5ZhEMTEm3aHMHFIfVMg&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> ________________________________ Resources For You Stay on Track: Upcoming Deadlines and Resources * Vaccination Deadlines for 2022: Visit CUNY’s webpage to see key deadlines <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=-5Pb7hfWA0WSWLy_fRVYag&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> for Winter Session 2022 and Spring 2022. Unvaccinated students will be withdrawn from classes if they do not meet guidelines. * Finish in Four: To graduate on time and, in some cases, retain financial aid, most full-time students should plan to take 30 credits or more per academic year. Chart your course <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=D_ypZ1cSxEGdapE0oEYuwQ&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> to ensure on-time graduation. Be Alert: Fraud Awareness and Prevention Be educated, aware, and empowered to avoid fraudulent outreach, no matter what form it takes. Learn more about common scams in this recent campus-wide message <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Wbsx2fPG8UmX-cOYEM7jGQ&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . Read the Guide to Surviving and Thriving at CUNY Prepared for CUNY students by CUNY students, 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=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . Every Financial Aid Dollar You Deserve—FAFSA: The Guide Understanding FAFSA <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=_UGCtL24iUGQt2eOaAef-Q&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be a huge help to students and their families. Save time, money, and stress. Paid Summer Internships: Apply Now Ladders for Leaders, an initiative from the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development and Commonpoint Queens, matches students with paid summer internships in all five boroughs in a wide variety of fields. Learn more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=3T_ZGh74EUaccHcXIsi-QA&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . Resources from the Max Berger Pre-Law Program · The Max Berger Law School Application “Starter Pack” Stipend Program: Through this initiative, students and alumni receive financial support to cover law school application fees. Contact [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit the website <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Jh6rXzS2pk-HKZTVR-cddw&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> for more information. · The Max Berger Pre-Law Winter Institute 2022: This program prepares students and alumni for the law school application cycle, the world of law school, and beyond. Learn more and register for the sessions here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=ZgThdNjM3EakX5nqwS-gbA&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . The Abraham J. Briloff Prize in Ethics Any currently enrolled Baruch undergraduate or graduate student may submit an original essay or research paper. The winning essay receives a $500 prize. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Learn more <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=jd7IifoKQU2JR-_saNqi3Q&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . Support from the Counseling Center The Baruch College Counseling Center <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=7hfULZ57uUCSOyHRE4pRXw&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> is committed to supporting you. The center offers free and confidential individual and group counseling and support sessions and Black Mental Health Matters (BMHM) support sessions. And this month, the center is offering finals support sessions on Fridays. Details below. * Individual counseling: Please visit the Counseling Center’s website <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=7hfULZ57uUCSOyHRE4pRXw&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> or email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> * Group counseling: Two sessions of Relationship to Self and Others 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: 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. · Finals Support Fridays in December: Finals can be a stressful time. During the finals period, the Counseling Center is offering students stress management support sessions: Friday, Dec. 10, 3 pm and Friday, Dec. 17, 1 pm. Join using this Zoom link <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Iyuz1dBobUGEpElHhbKBPQ&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> (meeting ID: 816 4713 7860; passcode: 950812). Advance registration is not required. 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=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> offers immediate access to free, confidential counseling 24/7 via text. ________________________________ Things To Do Zicklin Talks Business Webinar Series: Are Cryptoassets Really Cryptic? Tuesday, Dec. 14, 11 am. Join the discussion and RSVP here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=U53-WBAZEUOa8_82pJcVHg&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . Technology Nudges for Good (?) Wednesday, Dec. 15, 12:30–2 pm. Hosted by the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity. Learn more and register here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=Z_ZbkxQUwUWzE6N7kjpY5Q&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . Virtual BPAC Performances On the Performance Today website <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=xAFt66EGukS8NYY6U4MM9Q&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> , enjoy free streaming of the following performances: · Leos Janacek: Pohadka. Available here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=frZyw8LqfUOMimZb5BwJgw&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> through Thursday, Dec. 16. Mishkin Gallery Presents Reframing America Learn how this exhibition, curated by students in the MA in Arts Administration program, was developed and the amazing list of artworks showcased <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=JEuvz7zswkaQjQFMq7FB2g&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . ICYMI: Weissman School Events Tackle Timely Issues * “The Fight Against Racial Capitalism: From Maroon Communities to the Haitian Revolution.” Link to the video from the Black Studies Colloquium blog <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=wi0quxY2hEmnnNKyOWLyvw&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . · “Climate Change: Artists Respond,” the third and final “We Are Climate Action” event for Fall 2021. Watch the panel here <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=mjIU90GnA0yZs09a-_kJKQ&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> . ________________________________ Go Bearcats Second Annual Bearcats Jingle Bell Run/Walk/Wheel 5K/1K Is Back <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=TPIF2Hv9eEyjCtMwF2XT7g&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> Men’s Basketball Downs SUNY Maritime (68-67) on Winning Shot with 2.5 Seconds Left <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=0HhStLHIGUWpL8ORmSkYzQ&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> Women’s Basketball Defeats Hunter (63-61) in Overtime! <https://pmail.baruch.cuny.edu/PoliteMail/default.aspx?page=r8-RSvEdDEemaIFtJmIOJQ&ref_id=b9VtBBranEeT1RyIZDCTHA> Access to the Athletic & Recreation Complex (ARC) Baruch’s ARC is open to students taking Physical Education classes, students who have a paid locker rental, and student-athletes competing in the College’s NCAA Division III programs. 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