Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning tomorrow, February 16
February 15, 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, February 16, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
CUNY INSTITUTE FOR DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
The Love Jones Cohort: Examining the Lifestyles of those Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class (virtual)
Dr. Kris Marsh (University of Mayland) will talk about her recent book, “The Love Jones Cohort: Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class,” published with Cambridge University Press in 2023. Part of the CUNY Institute for Demographic Research Spring 2024 Seminar Series. More information and register here.
Tuesday, February 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.
Tuesday, February 20, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
FIELD CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
HR Fundamentals: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
This seminar demystifies human resource processes, from hiring and firing to understanding at-will employment and other critical HR topics. Discussion led by Prof. Lauren Aydinliyim (Narendra Paul Loomba Department of Management). Field Center for Entrepreneurship, NVC 2-104. More information and register here.
Tuesday, February 20, all day
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT & OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Presidential Excellence Awards in Service: nomination deadline extended
Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate a worthy faculty member for a Presidential Excellence Award in Service! For a full description of the Service Award, click here. Make a nomination here. The nomination period for Teaching and Scholarship categories ends 2/15.
Wednesday, February 21, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
MISHKIN GALLERY
Screening + Talk: The Real Estate State
Artist Noah Barker will introduce a screening of “Chase Manhattan” (2021-2022, 10 min) by Barker & Dora Budor, as part of “The Right to the City: Public Space on Film, Program 4: The Real Estate State.” 135 E. 22nd Street, first floor. More information here.
Thursday, February 22, 10:00 AM – 4:15 PM
ZICKLIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Baruch College Conference on Climate Research, Teaching, and Collaboration
We will highlight the innovative climate research of our Baruch and CUNY faculty, especially our newest colleagues from the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and Zicklin School of Business. Information and Technology Building,151 East 25th Street. More information here. Register by 2/16 here.
Thursday, February 22, 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.
Friday, February 23, 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.
LOOKING FORWARD
Tuesday, February 27, 12:00 – 2:15 PM
ROBERT ZICKLIN CENTER FOR CORPORATE INTEGRITY
Corporate Sustainability: A Spring Symposium Honoring Ivan Montiel
Join us for a heartfelt tribute to Professor Ivan Montiel, an esteemed professional, and cherished friend and colleague who passed away a year ago. This event aims to honor his profound influence on the diverse spheres of our lives and professional pursuits. Rackow Conference Center, Room 750, Information and Technology Building. Complete list of speakers and more information here. Register here.
Tuesday, February 27, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
FIELD CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Intellectual Property Basics: Safeguarding Your Innovation
This seminar will equip you with the knowledge to recognize your IP assets and understand the legal protections available to secure them, fostering innovation and competitive advantage in your business. Discussion led by Prof. Donna M. Gitter (Department of Law). Field Center for Entrepreneurship, NVC 2-104. More information and register here.
Thursday, February 29, 12:30 – 2:00 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, February 29, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
MISHKIN GALLERY
Screening + Talk: “Doin’ Time in Times Square”
A screening of “Doin’ Time in Times Square” (1992, 39 min), will be followed by a conversation led by Prof. Amy Herzog (Queens College) with the filmmaker, Charlie Ahearn, and artist Jane Dickson. Part of “The Right to the City: Public Space on Film Program 5: The Window as a Frame onto the City.” 135 E. 22nd Street, first floor. More information here.
Friday, March 1, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Navigating Our Path as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI): Fostering Inclusive Excellence for Latine Students (virtual)
Join this discussion, featuring Baruch’s Director of New Student and Family Programs, Dr. Robert Kunicki, exploring challenges to and strategies supporting Latine student college completion. Examine best practices from HSIs across the nation and reflect on Baruch’s HSI designation and its significance for our commitment to DEI. More information here. Register here.
Friday, March 1, 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 1, 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.
Tuesday, March 5, 9:30 – 11:00 AM (1st of 4 sessions)
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Open Educational Resources Seminar (virtual)
Would you like to explore teaching with open-source and/or zero-cost resources? Are you interested in learning more about open culture, the Creative Commons, and digital tools for open pedagogy? You are welcome to join the Baruch Center for Teaching and Learning Open Educational Resources Seminar, a paid faculty opportunity taking place during the weeks of March 4 and March 12. More information on OER here. Register by February 23 here.
Tuesday, March 5, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Refresh Blackboard in Brightspace (virtual)
Review best practices for ensuring content migrated from Blackboard to Brightspace is working correctly. Multiple dates available throughout the spring semester! More information here. Register here.
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, Vertical Campus, room 7-260. No RSVP required.
Friday, March 8, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (1st of 2 sessions)
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Open Educational Resources Seminar (virtual)
Would you like to explore teaching with open-source and/or zero-cost resources? Are you interested in learning more about open culture, the Creative Commons, and digital tools for open pedagogy? You are welcome to join the Baruch Center for Teaching and Learning Open Educational Resources Seminar, a paid faculty opportunity taking place during the weeks of March 4 and March 12. More information on OER here. Register by February 23 here.
Friday, March 8, 11:00 – 12:30 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB
Refresh Blackboard in Brightspace (virtual)
Review best practices for ensuring content migrated from Blackboard to Brightspace is working correctly. Multiple dates available throughout the spring semester! More information here. Register here.