Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning January 29
January 25, 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, January 29, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
MISHKIN GALLERY
The Right to the City: Public Spaces on Film
For five weeks Mishkin Gallery will transform into a cinema with a vibrant selection of films exploring the spatial politics of belonging in urban environments. 135 E. 22nd Street, first floor. Showing until March 1, 2024. More information here.
Wednesday, January 31, 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.
Thursday, February 1, 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. Join in person, Vertical Campus, room 14-250, or virtually via Zoom. Register for Zoom here.
Friday, February 2, 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 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.
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, 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.
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.