Baruch Weekly e-news headerA Roundup of News, Resources, and College Events					02.14.23

Collage photo of the professors and students who won 2022-23 Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars award recognition: Professors Alison Griffiths and Martina Nguyen and students, now alumni, Annaliese Bronz, Tiannis Coffie, and Juan Garcia

 

Fulbright Honors

Baruch was named a top producer for Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars in 2022–23, with three students and two faculty members (pictured above) earning awards. This is the College’s third institutional Fulbright designation since 2017–18.

 

Bearcat Food Pantry Opens in the BOSS

A ribbon-cutting ceremony (pictured below) celebrated the opening of the Bearcat Food Pantry, where students who face food insecurity can pick up free groceries or grab-and-go meal bags. The pantry is stocked in collaboration with Food Pantry NYC and generously supported by the Petrie Foundation.

 

Faculty in the Spotlight

  • The National Science Foundation recognized Pablo Soberón, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, with a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Grant.
  • Meet Marios Koufaris, Professor of Information Systems and Interim Associate Dean for Administration and Finance at the Zicklin School, in the latest installment of the Why Zicklin video series.
  • In this Marxe Faculty Spotlight, Associate Professor George Mitchell discusses his recent appointment as the Director of the Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management.

 

News and Announcements

  • President Wu announced the retirement of Arthur Downing, Vice President for Information Services and Dean of the Library.
  • RSVP here for the Spring 2023 Strategic Planning Town Hall, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 27.

 

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Join the Conversation

 

President Wu at Bearcat Pantry ribbon-cutting

 

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government and representatives from the Petrie Foundation joined President S. David Wu, Provost Linda Essig, Dean of Students Art King, and other College leaders for the Bearcat Food Pantry ribbon-cutting celebration, which was livestreamed on Instagram.

 

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Resources For You

 

Follow BaruchOne for Resources and Guidance

For student-centered announcements and other help, follow the College’s BaruchOne social media resource accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

Academic Momentum

To graduate on time and, in some cases, retain financial aid, most full-time students should plan to take at least 30 credits per academic year. Chart your course to on-time graduation.

 

Mark Your Calendar for Baruch’s In-Person Study Abroad Fair

Meet with Baruch students who have studied abroad, students from our partner institutions currently studying at Baruch, and reps from a wide range of programs. On Thursday, Feb. 16, 12:30–2:30 pm, Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) Level B2, Auxiliary Gym. Flyer here.

 

FAFSA Resources and News

  • FAFSA: The Guide: Understanding FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
  • File the 2023–24 FAFSA for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 terms. Obtain or retrieve your Federal Student Aid ID to sign electronically. If you are a dependent, one parent will need an ID to sign too. Baruch’s Federal Code is 007273. The NYS TAP (NY residents only) code is 1409.

 

DEI Fridays

DEI Fridays provide a space for reflection and dialog and aim to nurture a sense of belonging. View the calendar and register for Spring 2023 sessions.

 

Compete for a Chance to Win $1 Million: The Hult Prize Competition

The Hult Prize Competition—sometimes called the Nobel Prize for Students—challenges young people to solve the planet's most pressing issues. The Challenge for 2023 is to launch an innovative social venture in the clothing and fashion industry to make it more sustainable. Applications due: Tuesday, Feb. 21. Learn more.

 

Support from the Counseling Center

The Baruch College Counseling Center offers free and confidential services. Through culturally responsive and trauma-informed counseling and psychological services, the Counseling Center assists students in achieving their academic and personal goals.

  • Individual Counseling: Please visit the Counseling Center’s website and click on the “Make an Appointment” button or email [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]; to participate on Thursday, email [log in to unmask].
  • Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and well-being of Black students. Fridays, 2–3 pm via Zoom. To participate, email [log in to unmask] from your Baruch student email account.

 

Crisis Text Line: Connect with Counselors 24/7

The Crisis Text Line offers immediate access to free, confidential counseling 24/7 via text.

 

Baruch College Student Health Care Center

The Student Health Care Center provides a full range of clinical health services. Call 646-312-2040 or email [log in to unmask] for questions or an appointment.

 

Covid 19-Information

Please review CUNY’s Covid-19 Information page for updates and guidance.

 

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Things To Do

 

Tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 15

Mishkin Gallery Film Screening and Discussion: Rhea Storr’s Here Is the Imagination of the Black Radical

 

Thursday, Feb. 16

Spring 2023 Study Abroad Fair

 

Friday, Feb. 17

Stuck: Why Asian Americans Don’t Reach the Top of the Corporate Ladder

 

Thursday, Feb. 23

A Tour of the World in 6 Artworks: Ndary Lô’s Délit de surcharge: Art, government, and global commerce at Dak’Art 2004

 

Mishkin Gallery Film Screening and Discussion: Marcel Camus’s Black Orpheus

 

Through Friday, Feb. 24

Mishkin Gallery Exhibition: Carnival on Film: Procession as Politics

 

Monday, Feb. 27

In-Person Strategic Planning Town Hall: RSVP and submit questions

 

Monday, Feb. 27–Sunday, Mar. 5

Virtual Screening: Fighting for Respect

 

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Live Screening and Discussion: Fighting for Respect

 

The Robert C. Weaver Black Alumni Network Presents: How the Civil Rights Movement Influenced U.S. Immigration Policy

 

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Go Bearcats

 

Swimming Teams Win Four Major CUNYAC Awards, 12 Total Swimmers Named All-Stars

 

Women’s Basketball Defeats Medgar Evers in CUNYAC Action

 

Men’s Basketball Scores Record 129 Points in Battle of Lexington Win Against Hunter

 

Bookmark the Athletics Calendar and Cheer on Our Bearcats!

 

 

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