Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning March 11

Tuesday, March 11, 12:30 – 1:30 PM

MARXE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Prof. Zachariah Mampilly of the Marxe School will cover the history and purpose of USAID as well as possible alternative futures for US humanitarian assistance. Administrative Building, room 301 or Zoom.  Register here.

Tuesday, March 11, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

As part of Baruch College’s annual Ethics Week, the Philosophy Department welcomes Prof. Serene J. Khader, Jay Newman Chair in Philosophy of Culture at Brooklyn College. In this talk, Prof. Khader argues that white feminism, and other feminisms that prioritize elite women, is characterized by a commitment to the wrong values. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-285. More information here.

Wednesday, March 12, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

COUNSELING CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES, & THE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace (virtual)

Discover how to enhance your health, wellbeing, and productivity by relieving stress with simple relaxation techniques. Part of Baruch College’s Mental Health Week. More information here. Register here.

Wednesday, March 12, 12:30 – 2:00 PM

STAN ROSS DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY

Prof. Hyun Hwang (University of Texas at Austin) will present his theoretical work on information production, real investment, and external financing. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-270. RSVP to Prof. Yanrong Jia.

Thursday, March 13, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

THE ROBERT ZICKLIN CENTER FOR CORPORATE INTEGRITY

As part of Baruch College’s annual Ethics Week, we are proud to welcome Stephanie Cuba (Nimbus Properties) for “Navigating Professional Growth and Workplace Best Practices.” This event will explore the intersection of professional development and workplace hygiene. A light lunch will be served.  Library and Technology Building, room 750-760. More information here. RSVP here.

Thursday, March 13, 12:30 – 1:45 PM

PAUL H. CHOOK DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND STATISTICS

Prof. Xiabai (Bob) Li (University of Massachusetts Lowella) will present on Risk-Sensitive Counterfactual Explanations for Machine Learning Model Predictions. Newman Vertical Campus, room 11-217. For more information, email Prof. Shuting Wang.

Thursday, March 13, 12:30 – 2:15 PM

BARUCH FACULTY SENATE

Thursday, March 13, 12:30 – 2:30 PM

COUNSELING CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES, & THE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

Safe Zone Training: Faculty and Staff Edition (virtual)

Join us for Safe Zone training! This program fosters an inclusive, supportive environment, particularly for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff. Participants will gain essential knowledge and tools to create a safer, more welcoming campus. Part of Baruch College’s Mental Health Week. More information here. Register here.

Thursday, March 13, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

COUNSELING CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES, & THE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

Hatha yoga is an ancient branch of yoga that is adaptable for many levels through postures and breathing techniques designed to preserve the vital force energy.  Class will conclude with yoga Nidra, a guided relaxation. Part of Baruch College’s Mental Health Week. Newman Vertical Campus, Room 1-107. More information here.

Friday, March 14, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

COUNSELING CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES, & THE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Supporting Students in Distress (virtual)

Learn what trauma and mental health symptoms might look like in the classroom, strategies to promote empowerment, safety and trust, and how faculty and student-facing staff can best identify students needing additional support and connect them with the resources they need to thrive at Baruch. Part of Baruch College’s Mental Health Week. More information here. Register here.

Friday, March 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

COUNSELING CENTER, HUMAN RESOURCES, & THE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

Managing Priorities to Maximize your Day (virtual)

The focus of this seminar is on obtaining practical skills, tools, and techniques to maximize collective gains in effectiveness and increase productivity. Part of Baruch College’s Mental Health Week. More information here. Register here.

Tuesday, March 18, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, COMPLIANCE, AND EQUITY INITIATIVES

Social Scientist, lawyer, and educator, Anu Gupta, shares insights on building collaboration, enhancing communication, and fostering belonging. Topics include how to navigate difficult conversations, increase cultural awareness, and turn unconscious bias into conscious action. Lunch will be served. Library and Technology Building, room 750. Register here.

Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 – 2:30 PM

FACULTY AFFAIRS

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.

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

Monday, March 24, 12:00 – 1:30 PM

MARXE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & THE CENTER FOR NONPROFIT STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT

Current and Future Policy Challenges Facing the US Nonprofit Sector at Home and Abroad (virtual)

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.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

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

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
Apply for the CUNY Book Completion Award
The BCA invites proposals from faculty in the arts, humanities, and social sciences who are working on research projects they are developing into publishable book manuscripts. This grant program welcomes applications from faculty for book projects in the development and prospectus stage, as well as for manuscripts that have been accepted for publication and are nearing the completion and submission stage. Proposals are due by March 12, 2025. More information here.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).Nominate Students for the 2025 CUNY Undergraduate Research Celebration
The 2025 CUNY Undergraduate Research Celebration will take place at John Jay College of Criminal Justice on Friday, May 23. Faculty in all fields are encouraged to nominate Baruch undergraduate students who have either completed or are currently working on individual/group research projects to be displayed at the Celebration. Faculty members may nominate one student or group. Selected students’ attendance at the event is required, so please discuss your nomination with them in advance. Faculty mentors are warmly welcome to attend and support their students if their individual or group project is selected. Click here for the Faculty Nomination Form. The deadline to submit the form is Tuesday, Apr. 1. Please email ExCEL@Baruch.cuny.edu with any questions.

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.

STARR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Starr’s Career-Focused Pedagogy Training & Community Site aims to better equip undergraduate faculty from all disciplines, teaching modalities, and class sizes, in assisting students become career ready. Modules, all of which are asynchronous, include: The Value of Career-Focused Pedagogy, Curating & Disseminating Resources (e.g., access to student-focused resources), Actively Incorporating Career Readiness into the Curriculum (e.g., creating a course skills objective, access to a repository of teaching tools), and Leveraging Campus Stakeholders. More information here.