Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning February 5

February 1, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, February 5, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & THE AMERICAN TRUST FOR THE BRITISH LIBRARY
Fighting for Archives: Endangered Archives and Preserving the History of Afro-Colombian Martial Arts
Prof. T.J. Desch-Obi, an ethnographer and faculty member of the Department of History at Baruch College, will describe his research of Afro-Colombian martial arts called Grima and his grant from the British Library Endangered Archives Program to preserve historical sources from Afro-Colombians dating back to the time of slavery. Reception with light refreshments to follow. 151 East 25th St., Room 750. Virtual attendance available. More information here. Register here.

Tuesday, February 6, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Spring ’24 Check-in (virtual)
This informal online check-in session is an opportunity to connect with colleagues: to celebrate teaching successes, provide a space for open dialogue about our experiences at the start of the semester and collectively work through any challenges that may arise. Moderated by CLT Associate Director, Tamara Gubernat, and Digital Pedagogy Specialist, Amanda Matles. More information here. Register here.

Wednesday, February 7, 10:00 – 11:00 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 Black History Month and is hosted by Shelley Eversley, Interim Chair, Black and Latino Studies and Professor, English Department. Vertical Campus, room 14-290. No RSVP required.

Thursday, February 8, 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 8, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
CTL Tour: The Student Guide to Learning at Baruch (virtual)
Join CTL Digital Pedagogy Manager, Hamad Sindhi, for a brief tour of the CTL’s Student Guide to Learning at Baruch. Find out how you can use this tool to have meaningful conversations with students about their learning habits. More information here. Register here.

Thursday, February 8, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
WASSERMAN JEWISH STUDIES CENTER & DEPARTMENT OF BLACK AND LATINO STUDIES
Periphery – free film streaming and director “talk-back” (virtual)
Free streaming of the short film “Periphery,” an evocative mixed media experience that bears witness to ethnic diversity in Jewish communities. Streaming available February 6-8.  Zoom discussion with film director, Sarah Yacobi Harris, February 8 at 6:00 PM.  Part of the Blacks and Jews: Together and Apart series.  RSVP to Carina Pasquesi.

Thursday, February 8, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
MISHKIN GALLERY
Screening + Talk: Sidewalk Stories (1989) and Tower XYZ (2016)
Screening of Charles Lane’s “Sidewalk Stories” (1989, 101 min) and Ayo Akingbade’s “Tower XYZ” (2016, 3 min), introduced by Prof. Hilary Botein (Marxe School, Baruch College). Part of the series The Right to the City: Public Space on Film. More information here.

Friday, February 9, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST & OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, COMPLIANCE, AND EQUITY INITIATIVES
Combating Islamophobia and Supporting Our Muslim Community at Baruch (virtual)
Internationally recognized, award-winning educator, speaker, and authority on cross-cultural understanding, Dr. Debbie Almontaser, will be in conversation with CUNY Graduate Center Distinguished Professor, Dr. Michelle Fine, for this DEI Friday event. More information here. Register here.

Friday, February 9, 11:00 AM – 12:30 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, February 9, 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.

LOOKING FORWARD

Tuesday, February 13, 12:00 – 1:30 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.

Thursday, February 15, 6:00 – 7:30 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, February 16, 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.

Thursday, February 22, 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
ZICKLIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Baruch College Conference on Climate Research, Teaching, and Collaboration
We will highlight the innovative climate research of our Baruch and CUNY faculty, especially our newest colleagues from the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and Zicklin School of Business. Information and Technology Building,151 East 25th Street. More information here. Register by 2/16 here.