Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning October 21
October 17, 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for National Transfer Week, co-led by Francisco Gil (Academic Advisement) and Michael Doris (NSP). Connect with Transfer Peer Mentors, share your own transfer journey with students, and enjoy daily events and community building activities! This event runs from October 21-25. Newman Vertical Campus, second floor. More information here.
Monday, October 21, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
MARXE SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Controlling Women: What We Must Do Now to Save Reproductive Freedom
The Fall 2024 Ackerman Lecture on Equality and Justice welcomes Kathryn Kolbert, co-founder of the Center for Reproductive Rights. Ms. Kolbert will describe the nearly five decades of legal battles around abortion that have brought us to this current moment. Information & Technology Building, room 750. RSVP to attend in person or virtually here.
Tuesday, October 22, 12:30 – 1:45 PM
WEISSMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Mitsui Lunch Time Forum
Please join us for the next Mitsui USA Lunchtime Forum as we welcome Enrico Prodi, Director of Operations, Eataly. Information & Technology Building, room 750. No RSVP required.
Tuesday, October 22, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
CUNY FACULTY WEBINARS
Maximize Student Growth: Effective Feedback Strategies for Online Courses (virtual)
Learn how to turn feedback into a catalyst for student success. This session will explore techniques to provide meaningful feedback that enhances student engagement and fosters academic growth in your online courses. More information here. Register here.
Wednesday, October 23, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Coffee Chat/Tea Talk
The October Academic Affairs Coffee Chat/Tea Talk will be co-hosted by Dr. Gary Dillon, Counseling Center, and Professor Ryan Coughlan, Marxe School. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-269. No RSVP required.
Wednesday, October 23, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
MARXE SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
World Café: What Matters Now?
With the election approaching, this will be Baruch College’s first ever World Café, a structured conversational process for knowledge sharing in which groups of people dialogue about a topic at several small tables, café style. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend. Newman Vertical Campus, Multi-Purpose Room, ground floor. More information and register here.
Wednesday, October 23, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology Department Colloquium Series
Dr. Elke Weber (Princeton School of Public and International Affairs) will discuss the need to ensure a mutual influence of basic psychological research on real-world understanding and problem-solving, which feeds back into developing new fundamental theories and research. Newman Vertical Campus, room 13-150. RSVP to PsychDept@baruch.cuny.edu.
Thursday, October 24, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & BARUCH CONNECTS
The Institution of the Presidency
Please join us for a forum on the Presidency as an Institution, led by Prof. Natale Cipollina, instructor of POL 3316 (The Presidency). Prof. Cipollina will survey the history of the Presidency and its role in our democratic system of government. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-250. More information and register here.
Thursday, October 24, 12:30 – 2:15 PM
DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
American Latinos: 1935-1945
Spanish-Venezuelan American award-winning author and multimedia artist, Alberto Ferreras created a video installation with more than 250 breathtaking portraits of Hispanics taken from 1935 to 1945 by influential American photographers. Ferreras will present the video and will conduct a Q&A with faculty and students. Newman Vertical Campus, room 3-160.
LOOKING FORWARD
Baruch President Emeritus and University Professor Mitchel Wallerstein discusses his just published book “Public Higher Education That Works.” Information & Technology Building, room 750. RSVP here. Tuesday, October 29, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
MARXE SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Conference on Climate and Compost: New Directions in NYC’s Organic Waste Policy (Day 1)
Wednesday, October 30, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
MARXE SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Conference on Climate and Compost: New Directions in NYC’s Organic Waste Policy (Day 2)
After a refresher overview, we will engage local practitioners and policymakers in a discussion of two crucial, under-addressed aspects of urban organic waste management in NYC: buildings, and data systems. Woven throughout these conversations will be considerations of residential and business behavior, land use and siting, processing and markets, and environmental justice. Information & Technology Building, room 750. More information and register here.
Thursday, October 31, 12:00 – 2:15 PM
THE ROBERT ZICKLIN CENTER FOR CORPORATE INTEGRITY
Speaking Out on Hot Button Topics
Join the Robert Zicklin Center for a talk with Lawrence Cunningham (University of Delaware) on corporate governance. Learn why CEOs should adopt a pragmatic approach to public debates, considering each corporation’s unique context, leadership, and stakeholder dynamics. Information & Technology Building, room 750. More information here. Register here.
Friday, November 1, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
FACULTY AFFAIRS
Open Office Hours for Adjuncts (virtual)
Norene Leddy, Director of Faculty Affairs, is continuing biweekly open office hours for adjunct faculty. These open office hours are optional and provide an opportunity for adjunct faculty to meet with Ms. Leddy and discuss any questions or concerns. Register here.
Monday, November 4, 1:30 – 5:00 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Cross-College Faculty Research Symposium Fall Showcase
All faculty are invited to attend the Fall Showcase of the Faculty Research Symposium. Faculty will learn about the exciting research projects that their colleagues are working on and vote for their favorite presentation. Winners will receive a $1000 research grant. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-250. Register here.
ONGOING
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Student Progress Reports
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 Tuesday, November 5. Questions? Please email the Progress Report Team at Advisement.EarlyAlert@baruch.cuny.edu.
Brightspace Open Office Hours
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. September 17 through December 20. Contact the Brightspace Transition Team at brightspace@baruch.cuny.edu for more information.FACULTY AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
AUDITIONS: Baruch in Concert
Baruch’s student music showcase, Baruch in Concert, will take place on Thursday, Nov 21 at 1:00pm in the Engelman Recital Hall. Please encourage your students to audition by sending an audio/video file to Prof. Abby Anderton by October 29th. More information here.