Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning August 28

August 28, 2025

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursdays, August 28 – December 18

OFFICE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Brightspace Office Hours

Questions about Brightspace? Join the Educational Technology team for open office hours from 12:30 – 2:00 PM, every Thursday throughout the fall semester, in-person (Information & Technology Building, room H-655), or via Zoom. Contact the Brightspace Transition Team at brightspace@baruch.cuny.edu for more information.

LOOKING FORWARD

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 2
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Inclusive Pedagogy Seminar: Call for Participants
All faculty, full-time and part-time, are invited to participate in the Fall ‘25 Inclusive Pedagogy Seminar, a semester-long exploration of strategies and practices for engaging all students—from all identity positions and skill levels—in deep learning. More information and register here.

Thursday, September 4, 12:30 – 2:15 PM
BARUCH FACULTY SENATE
Baruch Faculty Senate Plenary
The Senate assembles once on the first Thursday every month during the academic year in order to address issues of importance to the Baruch community. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-250. To attend via Zoom, register here.

Friday, September 5, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

FACULTY AFFAIRS

Open Office Hours for Adjunct Faculty (virtual)

Join us for the first monthly Faculty Affairs Open Office Hours via Zoom for adjunct faculty. Held on the first Friday of the month and optional, these sessions include timely info for adjuncts, along with Brightspace and Zoom support. Register here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, September 8
FACULTY AFFAIRS
Faculty Mentoring Network: Apply to be a Mentee
Are you a Baruch faculty member who needs mentorship? Mentee applications are now open to all full-time faculty (both professorial line faculty and Lecturers) for AY 25-26. More information and a list of available faculty mentors here. Apply here.

Tuesday, September 9, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
WEISSMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Mitsui Lunch Time Forum
The first Mitsui Lunchtime Forum of the fall semester will feature Siggi Hilmarsson, the Icelandic-born founder of Siggi’s Dairy, which is an American multinational brand of yogurt. Information & Technology Building, room H-750. No registration required.

Tuesday, September 9, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
CTL Faculty Welcome Back & Open House
All faculty are welcome, whether you are new or returning, full or part-time. This is an informal time to bring questions or ideas and meet your colleagues and CTL staff. Tea and cookies will be served. Stop in to say hi and stay as long as you can! Annex Building, 137 E. 25th Street, Room 323. More information here.

Thursday, September 11, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

CLT Conversations: How to talk with your students about AI

CTL Conversations offers faculty a time to come together and connect with colleagues, share approaches, brainstorm, and generally discuss topics related to their teaching. Annex Building, 137 E. 25th Street, Room 323. Please find a full description of the Fall’s first Conversation on our website. Register here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 16
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Fall 2025 Asynchronous Teaching Seminar
The CTL invites faculty to apply for the Asynchronous Teaching Seminar, which will run for 12 weeks this semester from September 30 to December 19. Full and part-time faculty may apply. Participants will be eligible for a $1,000 stipend. More information and register here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 16
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Open Pedagogy Fellows 2025-2026
The CTL invites full- and part-time faculty to apply to be a 2025-2026 Open Pedagogy Fellow. Fellows will develop teaching materials that implement open-source digital tools. Fellows will be paid $500. More information and register here.

Tuesday, September 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Meaningfully Engaging Students in Fall 2025
Reignite student engagement this fall—join Baruch CTL’s Conversations to share strategies, challenges, and fresh ideas with fellow faculty. All experience levels welcome. Let’s co-think, connect, and inspire meaningful learning. Annex Building, 137 E. 25th Street, Room 323. More information and registrar here.

Friday, September 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

FACULTY AFFAIRS

NCFDD Workshop for Full-time Faculty (virtual)

All full-time faculty are invited to join a 1-hour session with Frank Sesso, Partnerships Director, and faculty colleagues to learn how our institutional membership with the NCFDD (www.ncfdd.org) can support their professional growth. More information and register here.

Friday, September 19, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

AI Playtest Session 1: GenAI for assignments, activities, and group-work (virtual)

Explore GenAI for assignments and group-work in Baruch CTL’s first AI Playtest Lab on Zoom. Hands-on, inclusive, and designed for all AI literacy levels. Discover ethical, human-centered integration of AI into your teaching practice. More information here. Register here.

ONGOING

FACULTY AFFAIRS

Adjunct Community Space in Brightspace

Adjunct faculty have been added to the Adjunct Community Space in Brightspace. The Adjunct Community Space is updated regularly to provide resources and announce events, trainings, and other critical information for adjuncts. If you are an adjunct and you do not see the Adjunct Community Space in your list of Brightspace courses, please contact adjunctservices@baruch.cuny.edu and we will get you added as soon as possible.