Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning September 16
September 12, 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, September 16, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC ACADEMIC INITIATIVES
Voices in Action
Join us as we welcome MSNBC Political Analyst, Dr. Basil Smikle, for a discussion on how education reform shapes our communities and why civic engagement is key to making a real difference. Newman Vertical Campus, room 3-125. No registration required.
Tuesday, September 17, 12:30 – 1:45 PM
WEISSMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATION BUSINESS
Mitsui Lunchtime Forum
Alex Schukin, Transactions Partner at American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Baruch Macauly Honors Alumni, will present on his journey from graduating from Baruch to breaking into Private Equity. Information & Technology Building, room H-750. No registration required. More information here.
Thursday, September 19, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
NEWMAN LIBRARY
Zotero Citation Management 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, annotate and organize information as you research, and to rapidly generate citations as you write. More information and register here.
Thursday, September 19, 12:30 – 2:30 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
2024 Faculty Convocation
All members of the faculty are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Faculty Convocation. At this event, we will honor and recognize faculty achievements, including career milestones, and present the Presidential Excellence Awards in Research, Teaching, and Service. Dr. Sarah Bishop (Communication Studies) will give the keynote address. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-220. Lunch will be served. Last day to RSVP is Friday, September 13.
Friday, September 20, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
FACULTY AFFAIRS
Open Office Hours for Adjuncts (virtual)
This open office hours session features Rachel Rys, Associate Director of Baruch’s Writing Center. Rachel will give a brief overview of the Writing Center and its resources for faculty and discuss strategies for responding to student writing. Register here.
LOOKING FORWARD
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, hosted by Associate Provost Raquel Fich, will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. Information & Technology Building, room H-761. No RSVP required.
Wednesday, September 25, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
CTL Pedagogy Fair
The newly merged Center for Teaching & Learning/Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute invites you to our inaugural CTL Pedagogy Fair. Please join us for an informal opportunity to connect with other faculty and CTL/BLSCI staff to discuss topics such as engaging students, inclusive pedagogy, tweaks to assignment design, and assessment and grading. Information & Technology Building, room H-655. More information here.
Wednesday, September 25, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
FACULTY AFFAIRS
Faculty Statement Writing Workshop: Tenure-Track Faculty Applying for Tenure/Promotion
All tenure-track faculty are invited to join Rainer Hamilton, Director of the Writing Center, for a statement writing workshop that covers models of successful tenure/promotion statements and provides opportunities for peer review. Information & Technology Building, room H-763. More information here. Register here.
Thursday, September 26, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
WEISSMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The Altarpiece of the Lamb of God: Perspectives on the Ghent Altarpiece (virtual)
This lecture, given by Prof. Karen Shelby (Fine and Performing Arts) will outline a brief history of the famous Ghent Altarpiece (1432) and discuss several twenty-first century activities, artworks, and exhibitions inspired by the altarpiece. Part of the World Cultures, World Arts Series. More information and register here.
Tuesday, October 1, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
FACULTY AFFAIRS
Faculty Statement Writing Workshop: Lecturers Applying for CCE
Lecturers applying for CCE-status are invited to join Rainer Hamilton, Director of the Writing Center, for a statement writing workshop that introduces strategies for developing a teaching statement, sample statements, and peer review. Newman Vertical Campus, room 14-266. More information here. Register here.
ONGOING
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
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
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.