Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning March 18

This workshop led by the Director of the Writing Center, Rainer Hamilton, will look at models of successful tenure/promotion statements. There will be an opportunity for peer review and feedback. Faculty are encouraged to bring their laptops and draft versions of their statements. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-266. Register here.

Wednesday, March 19, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
STAN ROSS DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
Accounting Research Seminar
Dr. Kristen Valentine (University of Georgia) will present her working paper related to innovation and patents. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-270.  RSVP to Prof. Yanrong Jia.

Thursday, March 20, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
WEISSMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The Power of the Photo Club Network: Connecting Photographers Across Ideological Divides and Political Borders (virtual)
This talk, featuring Prof. Alice Tifentale (CUNY Kingsborough and Queensborough Colleges), examines the power of the photo club network—a global system of self-curated, self-financed, and self-edited publications, exhibitions, and competitions that connected photographers across ideological and political divides in the 20th c. Part of the World Culture, World Arts Series. More information here. Register here.

Thursday, March 20, 5:30 – 7:45 PM
MARXE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & THE CENTER FOR NONPROFIT STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT
Women of Color Radiant Leadership Series: Poignant Conversations on Bold, Dynamic Leadership
Celebrate Women’s History Month! The evening will feature a networking reception followed by a panel discussion with some of today’s trailblazing leaders. Library and Technology Building, room 750.  LIVESTREAM ONLY. More information here. Register here.

Friday, March 21, 12:30 – 1:45 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
DEI Fridays: Leadership: Women, Power, and the Politics of Representation (virtual)
Celebrate Women’s Month with DEI Fridays! Join us for a compelling DEI Fridays session, featuring Dr. Nadia E. Brown (Georgetown University), a leading voice on Black women’s political leadership. Register here.

Friday, March 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
FACULTY AFFAIRS
Open Office Hours for Adjuncts (virtual)
All adjuncts are invited to open office hours! There will be general Q&A, and this week will feature Julia Goldstein from the Center for Teaching & Learning. Cathy Kawalek from the Educational Technology team will also be on hand for Brightspace + Zoom help. Register here.

Mojada is an adaptation of Euripides’ Medea by playwright Luis Alfaro. The play blends classical myth with Mexican folklore to tell a contemporary immigration story. Each staged reading will last 1 hour, followed by a 30-minute Q&A. Engleman Recital Hall, BPAC. Free and open to all members of the Baruch community. For a list of showtimes, click here.

Apply now for the Spring 2025 Asynchronous Online Seminar. This 8-week seminar experience (March 31-May 3) will equip faculty with the knowledge and skills to design and deliver high-quality asynchronous online courses. Participants who complete all required activities and deliverables will be eligible for a $1,000 stipend. Questions? Email Associate Provost Jenny Provo Quarles. Apply here.

Please join us for a timely and engaging discussion with three leading experts in nonprofit law about major legal and policy issues confronting US nonprofits.  More information here. Register here.

Dr. Hojun Seo (Purdue University) will present his working paper, titled “Interlacing Directors and Technology Foreclosure: Evidence from Licensing Agreements.”  Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-270. RSVP to Prof. Yanrong Jia.

Thursday, March 27, 2:30 – 5:00 PM
THE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
The Faculty Research Symposium: Spring Showcase
Learn about the exciting research being done by faculty at Baruch and vote for your favorite PechaKucha presentations. Three $1,000 research awards will be distributed at the end via audience choice. Come vote for your favorite faculty presentation! Newman Vertical Campus, Room 14-250. RSVP here.

Thursday, March 27, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
FACULTY AFFAIRS
Faculty Mentoring Network Spring Gathering
Faculty are invited to join the Baruch Faculty Mentoring Network for our spring gathering. Meet faculty mentors from the Mentoring Network, colleagues in your faculty cohort, and potentially your next collaborator! Wine & cheese will be served. Newman Vertical Campus, Room 14-250. RSVP here.

Tuesday, April 1, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
MARXE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Dividing Lines: How transportation infrastructure reinforces racial inequality
Join us for the Spring 2025 Ackerman Lecture featuring Deborah Archer, president of the ACLU National and esteemed legal scholar. She will discuss her upcoming book Dividing Lines, where she explores how America’s transportation infrastructure has reinforced racial segregation and inequality over the past century.  Library and Technology Building, room 750. Livestream available. More information and register here.

Wednesday, April 2, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
OFFICE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Blood Drive
One Act. Countless lives. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Yet, blood shortages are a constant challenge. By becoming a blood donor, you’re not just giving blood; you’re giving hope, strength, and a second chance at life. Newman Vertical Campus, Multipurpose room 1-107. Register here.

Thursday, April 3, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
CUNY WEBINAR SERIES
Peer Power Up! Using Collaborative Reviews & Peer Mentoring (virtual)
Learn how to create powerful peer review processes that ignite collaboration and propel student learning in your online courses. Register here.

The progress report survey is now open. Please help us identify first-year students who are at risk of academic or other difficulty (such as earning a grade lower than C or missing assignments) by submitting a progress report through Navigate. The survey will remain open until Monday, March 31. Questions? Please email the Progress Report Team at Advisement.EarlyAlert@baruch.cuny.edu. More information here.

OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Brightspace Office Hours
Questions about Brightspace? Join the Educational Technology team for open office hours from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, every Tuesday, in-person (Information & Technology Building, room H-655), or Fridays via Zoom. January 21 through May 20, except during spring recess. Contact the Brightspace Transition Team at brightspace@baruch.cuny.edu for more information.

OFFICE OF EXPERIENTIAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING
Please Share with Students: Open Call for Applications for the 2025 Velay Scholars Research Fellowship (VSURF) Program
We are excited to announce the open call for applications to the 2025 Velay Scholars Research Fellowship (VSURF) program. This prestigious program offers a ten-week summer research and professional development experience designed to immerse undergraduate students in cutting-edge research across various disciplines. Applications are due by March 21, 2025. Please share with students so we can have a diverse pool of applicants. If you have any questions or would like more information about the VSURF program, please feel free to reach out to Veer Shetty (veer.shetty@cuny.edu).