[Baruch Weekly e-news header][A Roundup of News, Resources, and College Events 08.29.23]
[Incoming students pose with Dean King at Student Convocation]<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-college-welcomes-class-of-2027/>
Welcome to the 2023-24 Academic Year!
Nearly 2,600 first-year students joined Baruch College at Convocation<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-college-welcomes-class-of-2027/> on August 24. President S. David Wu, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Linda Essig, and Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Art King (pictured above: far right) delivered welcoming remarks to the Class of 2027. Campus continues to buzz with activity as an additional 1,500 transfer students join Baruch during our Weeks of Welcome.<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/new-student-and-family-programs/weeks-of-welcome/> Wishing all Bearcats a successful semester and year!
Say Hello to Two New Leaders
The College is pleased to welcome Bruce W. Weber, PhD<https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/zicklin_news/a-new-dean-in-new-york/>, back to Baruch as the Willem Kooyker Dean of the Zicklin School of Business, and Alaina Gilligo<https://president.baruch.cuny.edu/to-the-baruch-community/welcome-alaina-gilligo-vice-president-for-operations-and-administration/> as the new Vice President for Operations and Administration. Both bring extensive professional experience to Baruch, and we are thrilled to welcome them to campus!
Together We Are Unstoppable: Strategic Plan 2023-28 to Launch
The Baruch community is invited to attend the kickoff of the College's Strategic Plan 2023-28<https://strategicplanning.baruch.cuny.edu/events/> on Thursday, Aug. 31. This is a historic moment-as President Wu launches his first five-year roadmap for the College's future. The festivities will be held in the Simon Conference Room, Newman Vertical Campus (NVC), Room 14-220, 11 am-12:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Baruchians Go Global: Students Earn International Scholarships
* Ten undergraduates won Gilman International Scholarships<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-undergraduates-win-gilman-scholarships-fall-2023-study-abroad/> to study abroad.
* Mohinur Abdullaeva ('25)<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-college-student-mohinur-abdullaeva-selected-for-foreign-affairs-information-technology-fellowship/> is one of eight undergraduates selected nationwide by the U.S. Department of State for the notable Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship.
* Graduate student Owen Maireni Daniel Sanchez (MIA '25) won the Boren Fellowship<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-graduate-student-wins-boren-fellowship/>.
President Wu Receives City & State Accolade
City & State recently named President Wu to its "2023 Manhattan Power 100 List<https://newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu/news/baruch-college-president-s-david-wu-named-to-city-states-2023-manhattan-power-100-list/>."
Step Up to the Plate: Special New York Yankees Ticket Packages
The Office of Student Life has organized a special discount ticket package to the Detroit Tigers at the New York Yankees<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://offer.fevo.com/yankees-vs-tigers-m76v2cn-15594ba?fevoUri=yankees-vs-tigers-m76v2cn-15594ba*2F__;JQ!!PxiZbSOawA!K6TF7KejQqCjcaK_hXkqqs17fC_TpW_jnfZ0mIh7mVy-K4cRGYkpMxWWxSyyxzE9j42NoEzjx2nwt11NcdqhzZSZ0ZAId1x5QHVg7wXL5u6msv-OBkaDZ2bRSFuP$ > game on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 7:05 pm. The offer includes 50% off your chosen ticket(s), a meal (hot dog and beverage), as well as an official keepsake Yankees hat with the Baruch College logo.
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Join the Conversation
[The Starr Career Development Center welcomes students back to campus]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/p/CwVxyKzNGPy/__;!!PxiZbSOawA!K6TF7KejQqCjcaK_hXkqqs17fC_TpW_jnfZ0mIh7mVy-K4cRGYkpMxWWxSyyxzE9j42NoEzjx2nwt11NcdqhzZSZ0ZAId1x5QHVg7wXL5u6msv-OBkaDZ3Py8GMp$ >
Welcome and welcome back, Bearcats! As the semester gets underway, now's the time to start thinking about internships-and the Starr Career Development Center is here to help! In this Instagram reel<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/p/CwVxyKzNGPy/__;!!PxiZbSOawA!K6TF7KejQqCjcaK_hXkqqs17fC_TpW_jnfZ0mIh7mVy-K4cRGYkpMxWWxSyyxzE9j42NoEzjx2nwt11NcdqhzZSZ0ZAId1x5QHVg7wXL5u6msv-OBkaDZ3Py8GMp$ >, you can learn about the wide range of professional resources available, including resume writing assistance and mock interview practice. Visit their website<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/starr-career-development-center/> for more details.
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Resources For You
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<https://enrollmentmanagement.baruch.cuny.edu/undergraduate-advisement-orientation/finish-in-four/> to on-time graduation.
Excelsior Scholarships: Open for New Applicants
Students whose families make up to $125,000 annually can apply for tuition-free college through New York State's Excelsior Scholarship Program. New applicants can apply for 2023-24<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://webapps.hesc.ny.gov/questionnaire/page.hesc?questionnaireId=58&versionNumber=4__;!!PxiZbSOawA!K6TF7KejQqCjcaK_hXkqqs17fC_TpW_jnfZ0mIh7mVy-K4cRGYkpMxWWxSyyxzE9j42NoEzjx2nwt11NcdqhzZSZ0ZAId1x5QHVg7wXL5u6msv-OBkaDZ0eifEu5$ > through this Thursday, Aug. 31.
File Your FAFSA Form
File the 2023-24 FAFSA<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa__;!!PxiZbSOawA!K6TF7KejQqCjcaK_hXkqqs17fC_TpW_jnfZ0mIh7mVy-K4cRGYkpMxWWxSyyxzE9j42NoEzjx2nwt11NcdqhzZSZ0ZAId1x5QHVg7wXL5u6msv-OBkaDZ1hZUWNW$ > for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 terms. Obtain or retrieve your Federal Student Aid ID<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing__;!!PxiZbSOawA!K6TF7KejQqCjcaK_hXkqqs17fC_TpW_jnfZ0mIh7mVy-K4cRGYkpMxWWxSyyxzE9j42NoEzjx2nwt11NcdqhzZSZ0ZAId1x5QHVg7wXL5u6msv-OBkaDZwxjFSKX$ > to sign electronically. Baruch's Federal Code is 007273. The NYS TAP (NY residents only) code is 1409.
Support from the Counseling Center
The Baruch College Counseling Center<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/counseling/> 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<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/counseling/> 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. To participate on Tuesdays (on Zoom), email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>; to participate on Thursdays (in-person), email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
* BIPOC Relationship to Self and Others Counseling Group: In-person at the Counseling Center, Tuesdays, 1-2 pm. To participate, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
* Coping Skills Group: This group focuses on building skills to cope with everyday stressors that impact our mental health and wellbeing. On Wednesdays, 11 am to noon, via Zoom. To participate, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
* Black Mental Health Matters Support Sessions foster and support the growth, networking, collaboration, success, and wellbeing of Black students. Past topics include self-care during the pandemics (Covid-19 and racism), being Black at Baruch, intersecting identities, and more<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/counseling/group/>. Starting on Sept. 29: Fridays, 2-3 pm via Zoom. To participate, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> from your Baruch student email account.
Baruch College Student Health Care Center
The Student Health Care Center<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/health/> provides a full range of clinical health services. Call 646-312-2040 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for questions or an appointment.
Bearcat Food Pantry
The Bearcat Food Pantry, located inside the BOSS (Baruch One Stop Shop) in NVC Room 1-116, provides students faced with food insecurity access to healthy and nutritious food. Learn more and make an appointment<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/dean-of-students/bearcat-food-pantry/>.
ARC Locker Rentals
The Baruch College Athletics & Recreation Complex (ARC) is offering locker rentals by both the semester and year. Learn more and register online<https://athletics.baruch.cuny.edu/sports/2018/8/28/locker-rentals>.
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Things To Do
Today through Thursday, Sept. 7
Weeks of Welcome<https://studentaffairs.baruch.cuny.edu/new-student-and-family-programs/weeks-of-welcome/>
Thursday, Aug. 31 through Tuesday, Oct. 3
Baruch 2028: Unstoppable: Strategic Plan Launch Events<https://strategicplanning.baruch.cuny.edu/events/>
Thursday, Aug. 31
Mishkin Gallery Exhibition Opening: "We didn't ask permission, we just did it. . ."<https://weissman.baruch.cuny.edu/mishkin-gallery/upcoming/>
Friday, Sept. 8
Fall 2023 Virtual Accounting Fair<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://baruch.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/42364/student_preview?token=vGpYRYWDrEBRJ-dlyndKax1yxtMY_2IQ3hTfLL0f4k5vlIivlayOBQ__;!!PxiZbSOawA!K6TF7KejQqCjcaK_hXkqqs17fC_TpW_jnfZ0mIh7mVy-K4cRGYkpMxWWxSyyxzE9j42NoEzjx2nwt11NcdqhzZSZ0ZAId1x5QHVg7wXL5u6msv-OBkaDZ5AAyD5u$ >
Tuesday, Sept. 12
Field Center for Entrepreneurship: Open House Expo<https://baruch.event.cuny.edu/events/2mTXmHxl5Xk3EvQkEHxV/qILkbqs9ePLrJcXKF4jj>
Zicklin Talks Business: Artificial Intelligence and Opportunities for Teaching and Learning<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://baruch.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdeGpqTktH9fuWh-BIrFHfq3wgkg2GybH*/registration__;Iw!!PxiZbSOawA!K6TF7KejQqCjcaK_hXkqqs17fC_TpW_jnfZ0mIh7mVy-K4cRGYkpMxWWxSyyxzE9j42NoEzjx2nwt11NcdqhzZSZ0ZAId1x5QHVg7wXL5u6msv-OBkaDZzEMqjBi$ >
Mitsui Lunchtime Forum: Breaking Through Barriers: The Road to Creating ETAO, a Global Healthcare Company<https://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/event/mitsui-lunch-time-forum-breaking-through-barriers-the-road-to-creating-etao-a-global-healthcare-company/>
Friday, Sept. 29
Fall 2023 Virtual Undergraduate Job and Internship Fair<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/41775/employer_preview?token=pbILHuE43BvhPXSPW-dMubio6P7dtd85cDbxXpEe8oagwC3L-dcJFg__;!!PxiZbSOawA!K6TF7KejQqCjcaK_hXkqqs17fC_TpW_jnfZ0mIh7mVy-K4cRGYkpMxWWxSyyxzE9j42NoEzjx2nwt11NcdqhzZSZ0ZAId1x5QHVg7wXL5u6msv-OBkaDZ-D6Lutw$ >
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Go Bearcats
Athletics Announces 2022-23 Full Academic Honors List<https://athletics.baruch.cuny.edu/news/2023/7/13/athletics-announces-scholar-athlete-academic-honors.aspx>
Six Players Named to NABC Academic Honors Court, Team Also Earns Another Academic Excellence Award<https://athletics.baruch.cuny.edu/news/2023/7/21/mens-basketball-seeven-players-named-to-nabc-academic-honors-court-team-also-earns-another-academic-excellence-award.aspx>
Swimming Teams Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Team Honors for the Sixth Straight Year<https://athletics.baruch.cuny.edu/news/2023/7/11/womens-swimming-diving-swimming-teams-earn-cscaa-scholar-all-america-team-honors-for-the-sixth-straight-year.aspx>
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