Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning February 26
February 23, 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, February 26, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
OFFICE OF FACULTY AFFAIRS
New Faculty Brown Bag Lunch and Check-in
New full-time faculty are invited to an informal brown bag lunch and check-in with Norene Leddy (Faculty Affairs), Lisa Blankenship (CTL), and Meechal Hoffman (BLSCI). Bring your lunch; we will provide coffee, dessert, and a framework for good conversations. NVC 14-275. More information here.
Tuesday, February 27, 12:00 – 2:15 PM
ROBERT ZICKLIN CENTER FOR CORPORATE INTEGRITY
Corporate Sustainability: A Spring Symposium Honoring Ivan Montiel
Join us for a heartfelt tribute to Professor Ivan Montiel, an esteemed professional, and cherished friend and colleague who passed away a year ago. This event aims to honor his profound influence on the diverse spheres of our lives and professional pursuits. Rackow Conference Center, Room 750, Information and Technology Building. Complete list of speakers and more information here. Register here.
Tuesday, February 27, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Annual Tenure and Promotion Workshop
All tenure-track, Certificate of Continuous Employment (CCE)–eligible lecturers, associate professors considering promotion, and staff members who work on faculty tenure and promotion process are encouraged to attend this in-person workshop. NVC 14-250. For late registration, please contact the Office of Academic Administration directly.
Tuesday, February 27, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
FIELD CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Intellectual Property Basics: Safeguarding Your Innovation
This seminar will equip you with the knowledge to recognize your IP assets and understand the legal protections available to secure them, fostering innovation and competitive advantage in your business. Discussion led by Prof. Donna M. Gitter (Department of Law). Field Center for Entrepreneurship, NVC 2-104. More information and register here.
Thursday, February 29, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Brightspace Basics (virtual)
Learn about the 10 most important tasks in Brightspace to launch your course and support student learning. Multiple dates available throughout the spring semester! More information here. Register here.
Thursday, February 29, 12:40 – 2:00 PM
BERT WASSERMAN DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
CFA Institute Leadership Visiting Baruch
Leadership professionals from the CFA Institute will visit Baruch to present to students, faculty and staff regarding their credentials and initiatives, and to answer questions. NVC 14-235. Register here to attend in person. Register here to attend via Zoom.
Thursday, February 29, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
MISHKIN GALLERY
Screening + Talk: “Doin’ Time in Times Square”
A screening of “Doin’ Time in Times Square” (1992, 39 min), will be followed by a conversation led by Prof. Amy Herzog (Queens College) with the filmmaker, Charlie Ahearn, and artist Jane Dickson. Part of “The Right to the City: Public Space on Film Program 5: The Window as a Frame onto the City.” 135 E. 22nd Street, first floor. More information here.
Friday, March 1, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Navigating Our Path as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI): Fostering Inclusive Excellence for Latine Students (virtual)
Join this discussion, featuring Baruch’s Director of New Student and Family Programs, Dr. Robert Kunicki, exploring challenges to and strategies supporting Latine student college completion. Examine best practices from HSIs across the nation and reflect on Baruch’s HSI designation and its significance for our commitment to DEI. More information here. Register here.
Friday, March 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Brightspace Open Office Hours (virtual)
Questions about Brightspace? Join the Baruch Transition Team each Friday via Zoom to learn more or to receive one-on-one support. No pre-registration required. Click here for Zoom link.
Friday, March 1, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Brightspace Basics (virtual)
Learn about the 10 most important tasks in Brightspace to launch your course and support student learning. Multiple dates available throughout the spring semester! More information here. Register here.
Friday, March 1, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
MISHKIN GALLERY
Encounters Magazine: Commons Zine Launch Party
Join Mishkin Gallery and Encounters Magazine for the launch of Commons Zine, a publication exploring NYC culture and common experiences of city street life. 135 E. 22nd Street, first floor. More information here.
LOOKING FORWARD
Tuesday, March 5, 9:30 – 11:00 AM (1st of 4 sessions)
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Open Educational Resources Seminar (virtual)
Would you like to explore teaching with open-source and/or zero-cost resources? Are you interested in learning more about open culture, the Creative Commons, and digital tools for open pedagogy? You are welcome to join the Baruch Center for Teaching and Learning Open Educational Resources Seminar, a paid faculty opportunity taking place during the weeks of March 4 and March 12. More information on OER here. Register by February 23 here.
Tuesday, March 5, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING & THE COUNSELING CENTER
Teaching the Whole Student Series, Session 1: Creating Classroom Community (virtual)
Join Prof. Amy Baily (English Department) and Teresa Hurst (Baruch Counseling Center) as we discuss and share ideas about how to foster a sense of connection and community in your classrooms to help students feel seen and engaged in their learning. Facilitated by Prof. Lisa Blakenship (CTL, English Department). More information here. Register here.
Tuesday, March 5, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Refresh Blackboard in Brightspace (virtual)
Review best practices for ensuring that content migrated from Blackboard to Brightspace is working correctly. Multiple dates available throughout the spring semester! More information here. Register here.
Tuesday, March 5, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
OFFICE OF FACULTY AFFAIRS
Open Office Hours for Adjunct Faculty
Faculty Affairs is continuing to hold biweekly open office hours for adjunct faculty via Zoom. These open office hours are optional and provide an opportunity for adjunct faculty to meet with Norene Leddy, Director of Faculty Affairs, and discuss any questions or concerns. Please register in advance here.
Wednesday, March 6, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
DEPARTMENT OF BLACK AND LATINO STUDIES & THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
Academic Publishing in a Time of Transformation
Ken Wissoker, Executive Editor of Duke University Press, will give a talk, “Academic Publishing in a Time of Transformation.” This is a professional development opportunity to connect and learn from a seasoned editor. English Department Lounge, NVC 7-260. No RSVP required.
Thursday, March 7, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Coffee Chats/Tea Talks
All faculty and staff are invited to a monthly series of coffee chats to come together in an informal setting and celebrate the cultural heritage months recognized by the Office of Student Life and our community. This month’s event will celebrate Women’s History Month and is hosted by Provost Linda Essig and Prof. Katherine Pence, History Department. NVC 14-245. No RSVP required.
Friday, March 8, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (1st of 2 sessions)
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Open Educational Resources Seminar (virtual)
Would you like to explore teaching with open-source and/or zero-cost resources? Are you interested in learning more about open culture, the Creative Commons, and digital tools for open pedagogy? You are welcome to join the Baruch Center for Teaching and Learning Open Educational Resources Seminar, a paid faculty opportunity taking place during the weeks of March 4 and March 12. More information on OER here. Register by February 23 here.
Friday, March 8, 11:00 – 12:30 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Refresh Blackboard in Brightspace (virtual)
Review best practices for ensuring that content migrated from Blackboard to Brightspace is working correctly. Multiple dates available throughout the spring semester! More information here. Register here.
Friday, March 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Brightspace Open Office Hours (virtual)
Questions about Brightspace? Join the Baruch Transition Team each Friday via Zoom to learn more or to receive one-on-one support. No pre-registration required. Click here for Zoom link.
Friday, March 8, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Brightspace Basics (virtual)
Learn about the 10 most important tasks in Brightspace to launch your course and support student learning. Multiple dates available throughout the spring semester! More information here. Register here.
Tuesday, March 12, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
MARXE SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Civil Discourse in Times of Conflict: The Israel-Hamas War: What Comes After? (virtual)
The Marxe school welcomes Aaron David Miller (Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), Human Rights Lawyer, Zaha Hassan, and Natan Sachs (Director, Center for Middle East Policy, Brookings). Discussion moderated by Prof. Carla Anne Robbins (Marxe). Register here.
Friday, March 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND WEISSMAN DEI ALLIANCE
Teaching Controversial Topics While Maintaining an Inclusive Environment: The N-word in the College Classroom (virtual)
Dr. Elizabeth Pryor (Smith College) will lead a conversation about how faculty can teach literature, history and current events and lead academic discussions that explore controversial topics while ensuring a safe and inclusive college classroom for all learners. More information here. Register here.