Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning May 7

May 3, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, May 7, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
BERNARD L. SCHWARTZ COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE & BARUCH HONORS PROGRAM
Research and Creative Inquiry Expo
The 2024 EXPO celebrates the strength and diversity of undergraduate research and artistic expression at Baruch College and provides an opportunity for students to participate in a community of ideas. NVC, main gym. More information here.

Tuesday, May 7, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
What We Learned About AI from Baruch Students: Initial Findings of the CTL’s AI Study (virtual)
Initial findings from an IRB-supported study this spring on how students at Baruch are using generative AI in their classes, facilitated by six researchers at the CTL and five undergraduate CTL Student Research Fellows from across the college. More information here. Register here.

Tuesday, May 7, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
LAWRENCE N. FIELD CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BARUCH SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Kickstart Your Business: Navigating Funding Opportunities for Start-Ups – Part 2
Understanding where and how to raise capital is crucial for the growth and sustainability of your start-up. This seminar, led by Prof. Hanna Liu (Department of Entrepreneurship), is tailored to explore the myriad options available for funding, from traditional loans to venture capital and beyond. For slides of Part 1, held on April 23, please contact Monquie Peres. NVC 2-140. More information and register here.

Wednesday, May 8, 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES & COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Poetry Reading by Italian American Poet Angelo Zeolla
Angelo Zeolla, a Pen America poet, draws inspiration from his Bronx upbringing and personal journey of self-discovery. Join us in exploring the complexities of navigating between different cultural worlds and sharing perspectives and experiences. Part of the Globus Lecture Series. 17 Lexington, Room 1013. RSVP to Antonietta Damelio. More information here.

Wednesday, May 8, 2:30 – 3:45 PM
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & HARMAN WRITERS PROGRAM
A reading and conversation with Irish novelist Caoilinn Hughes
Caoilinn Hughes will read an excerpt of her brand-new novel, The Alternatives, and take questions from students and other audience members. Hughes is also the author of The Wild Laughter and Orchid and the Wasp. NVC 14-266. No RSVP required.

Thursday, May 9, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
ENCOUNTERS MAGAZINE & HARMAN WRITERS PROGRAM
Encounters Launch Event and Harman Prizegiving Ceremony
Open to all in the Baruch community, with food, music, free magazines, a chocolate fountain, and a prizegiving ceremony and reading by the winners of this year’s Harman Student Writing Prize and Jerome L. Schulman Memorial Poetry Competition. NVC, BPAC Lobby (Level 3). For more information visit Instagram @encountersmag.

Thursday, May 9, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
NEWMAN LIBRARY
Zotero Workshop (virtual)
This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to Zotero, a free open-source, bibliographic citation management tool that allows you to collect, store, notate and organize information as you research, and to rapidly generate citations as you write. More information and register here.

Thursday, May 9, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
CTL Tour: The CUNY 1969 Project (virtual)
Join us for a brief tour of the CTL’s CUNY 1969 Project. Find out how you can use this tool to bring CUNY history into your classroom. More information here. Register here.

Friday, May 10, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Refresh Your Blackboard Course 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, May 10, 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, May 10, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Build a Brightspace Course from Scratch (virtual)
Explore unique and advanced features in Brightspace and explore designing a new course in Brightspace. Multiple dates available throughout the spring semester! More information here. Register here.

LOOKING FORWARD

Tuesday, May 14, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
OFFICE OF FACULTY AFFAIRS
Open Office Hours for Adjunct Faculty (virtual)
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 they may have. Please register in advance here.

Tuesday, May 14, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
LAWRENCE N. FIELD CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BARUCH SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Pitching Your Idea: The Power of Storytelling
Whether you’re pitching to a boardroom, presenting at a conference, or selling an idea to your team, this workshop will equip you with the storytelling skills needed to make a lasting impact. Discussion led by Prof. Valeria Cavotta (Department of Entrepreneurship). Also offered on April 30. NVC 2-140. More information and register here.

Wednesday, May 15, 1:30 – 2:30 PM
CENTER FOR NONPROFIT STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT & MARXE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices for nonprofits and social enterprises
How can mission-driven organizations improve their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices? Angela Dorn, non-profit C-suite executive and board leader, will review a range of DEI-related problems, solutions, and ongoing challenges, followed by a Q&A session. Library and Technology Building, room 750. More information here. Register here.

Monday, May 20, 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.

ONGOING

DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Brightspace Basics (Asynchronous)
Brightspace Basics is now available in a fully asynchronous format. To join the asynchronous course, visit this Registration Link, authenticate by logging in using your CUNYFirst username and password, and click “Enroll in Course” to join. Questions? Email the Brightspace Transition Team at brightspace@baruch.cuny.edu.

DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Refresh Your Course in Brightspace (Asynchronous)
Refresh Your Blackboard Course in Brightspace is available in a fully asynchronous format. To join the asynchronous course, visit this Registration Link, authenticate by logging in using your CUNYFirst username and password, and click “Enroll in Course” to join. Questions? Email the Brightspace Transition Team at brightspace@baruch.cuny.edu.

NYC CLIMATE JUSTICE HUB
Climate Justice Paid Fellowship
Please consider encouraging your students to apply for this paid fellowship opportunity. The fellowship offers a $10,000 stipend for students who want to learn more about the climate justice landscape in NYC, bring their knowledge to bear on CJ issues that impact them, broaden their networks, meet key leaders in the field, and gain professional footing in the climate sector. Applications are due Wednesday, May 15. Open to all CUNY students. Apply here.