Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning September 24

September 19, 2024

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, September 24, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
COUNSELING CENTER
Grief Workshop for Students Impacted by War-torn Areas
Please encourage students experiencing grief associated with war-torn areas to attend this workshop hosted by the Counseling Center staff. Another session will be held on Monday, September 30 from 1-2:00 PM. Counseling Center, 137 E. 25th St, 9th Floor.

Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
WASSERMAN JEWISH STUDIES CENTER
Film Streaming and Writer’s Talk-back: Irena’s Vow (virtual)
Free 48-hour streaming of Irena’s Vow, September 22-23, followed by a Zoom talk back with writer Dan Gordon on September 24. Irena’s Vow is part of our 2024-2025 Resistance During the Holocaust: The Courage to Care film series. RSVP to Carina Pasquesi.

Wednesday, September 25, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Coffee Chat/Tea Talk
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-763. 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.

Thursday, September 26, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
CUNY FACULTY WEBINARS
Engaging Students in Your Online Courses (virtual)
In this webinar, you will learn how to transform your online courses into dynamic spaces where students feel connected and motivated to participate. More information here. Register here.

Friday, September 27, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
DEI Fridays (virtual)
Join us for the first DEI event of the year: “In an era of increasing stress and anxiety, what is the role of spirituality in fostering healthy minds?” Featuring Dr. Bruno Paz Mosqueiro, (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil). Register here.

LOOKING FORWARD

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.

Friday, October 4, 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.

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.