Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning March 4

March 1, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, March 4, 12:00 – 12:30 PM
COUNSELING CENTER & THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Mindful Monday Reset (virtual)
Mindful Monday Reset is a virtual gathering that provides an opportunity to slow down, get present, and be intentional about the coming week in a safe and welcoming space with others in our Baruch Community. Part of Mental Health Awareness Week. More information here. Register here.

Tuesday, March 5, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING & 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). Part of Mental Health Awareness Week. 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, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
PAUL H. CHOOK DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND STATISTICS
Information Systems and Statistics Research Seminar Series
Prof. Nicole Pashley (Rutgers University) will present on the topic Noncompliance in Factorial Designs.  NVC 11-217. No RSVP required.

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, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
COUNSELING CENTER & THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Health and Well-being in the Workplace (virtual)
Discover how to enhance your health, well-being, and productivity by relieving stress with simple relaxation techniques. Part of Mental Health Awareness Week. More information here. Register here.

Wednesday, March 6, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
What are they thinking? Tools for Engagement in the Online Class (virtual)
It’s challenging in the online class to effectively gauge the students’ points of view or reaction. Join us to share and explore ways to connect in the online classroom. More information here. Register here.

Wednesday, March 6, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
DEPARTMENT OF BLACK AND LATINO STUDIES
Humanitarian Aid at the US-Mexico Border
Join us for a Q&A conversation on humanitarian aid at the US-Mexico border with James Cordero. He will speak about his experience as the water drop director for Border Kindness which supplies water and other supplies for migrants crossing the border. In person, NVC 4-185 or Zoom, Meeting ID: 681 923 7260. No RSVP required.

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.

Thursday, March 7, 12:15 – 1:45 PM
NARENDRA PAUL LOOMA DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
Delta Seminar Series
Dr. Rajshree Agarwal (Rudolph Lamone Chair of Strategy & Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland, and co-EIC of Strategic Management Journal) will present “Technology (Non-) Emergence: The Role of System (Mis-)Alignment in Alternative Solar Technology Trajectories.”  NVC 14-235. More information here. No RSVP required.

Thursday, March 7, 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, Information and Technology Building, room 750 or virtually via Zoom. Register for Zoom here.

Thursday, March 7, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Mujeres ex-centricas: Una charla con criticas de cine mexicanas (virtual)
Oralia de la Pena (film critic), Arantxa Luna (screenwriter and film critic),and Fabiola Santiago (journalist) will be joining us remotely from Oaxaca, Edo. de México, and Monterrey to talk about their work as critics and producers in the Mexican film world. This talk will have a round table format and will be held in Spanish. RSVP 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, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
COUNSELING CENTER & THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Riding the Change (virtual)
This seminar begins with a look at the change process and types of change, and then provides eight strategies to help when in transition at home or at work. Part of Mental Health Awareness Week. 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.

LOOKING FORWARD

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.

Wednesday, March 13, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
WASSERMAN JEWISH STUDIES CENTER
DEUTSCHLAND ÜBER ALLES: Jewish Fliers for Germany in the Great War (virtual)
Jews, like other patriotic Germans, rallied to the Fatherland when World War I broke out in 1914. But none fought more bravely than the 240 or so pioneering German-Jewish pilots who flew rattletrap planes in the skies over Europe. Join us for a panel discussion by experts on this stirring and overlooked chapter of history featuring Distinguished Lecturer Ralph Blumenthal (Baruch), Prof. Jason Crouthamel (Grand Valley State University), Steven Heller (School of Visual Arts) and Mechanical Engineer, Elimor Makevet. RSVP to Carina Pasquesi.

Thursday, March 14, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
CUNY OFFICE OF TRANFORMATION & STARR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Connecting Classrooms to Careers – Part 1 (virtual)
A two-part workshop series (day one virtual, the following in person with lunch) to support faculty development of career readiness in the classroom, including an information session and learning goals to skills exercise syllabus revision exercise. Register here.

Thursday, March 14, 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.

Friday, March 15, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
CUNY OFFICE OF TRANFORMATION & STARR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Connecting Classrooms to Careers – Part 2
A two-part workshop series (day one virtual, the following in person with lunch) to support faculty development of career readiness in the classroom, including an information session and learning goals to skills exercise syllabus revision exercise. NVC, Room 2-190. Register here.

Friday, March 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST, WEISSMAN DEI ALLIANCE & MARXE DEI FRIDAYS
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.

Friday, March 15, 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.

Tuesday, March 19, 12:00 – 2:15 PM
THE ROBERT ZICKLIN CENTER FOR CORPORATE INTEGRITY
Navigating Congestion Pricing: Balancing Mobility, Sustainability and Equity
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the benefits and drawbacks of the forthcoming implementation of congestion pricing in NYC. This program aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of congestion pricing’s potential impact. NVC 14-220. More information here. Register here.

Thursday, March 19, 5:30 – 7:00 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, March 21, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
NEWMAN LIBRARY
Zotero Workshop (virtual)
This workshop introduces Zotero, a free, open-source, bibliographic management tool that allows you to collect, store, notate, and organize information as you do research, and to rapidly generate citations you write. More information and register here.

Thursday, March 21, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
CTL Tour: The Active Learning Strategies Repository (virtual)
Join Digital Pedagogy Manager, Hamad Sindhi for a brief tour of the CTL’s Active Learning Strategies Repository. Find out how you can use this tool to shake up your lesson plans and better engage students. More information here. Register here.