Academic Affairs Events Newsletter for September 2, 2022

 Welcome to the Division of Academic Affairs weekly events announcements. Baruch faculty and staff should expect to receive this enewsletter weekly throughout the academic year and as needed during intersessions and other breaks.

 We welcome your submissions! Events for this newsletter must be submitted by noon on Wednesday of the week before the event takes place. To submit an event, please click here. In order to streamline and enhance your experience and get the greatest advantage from the Baruch events calendar, you will need to submit the calendar link with your request. Questions? Contact Vanessa Cano, Special Assistant to the Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, September 6, 12:30–1:30 PM

CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING

Fall 2022 Semester Check-in Session

Moderated by Tamara Gubernat, this informal online check-in session is an opportunity to connect with colleagues to celebrate teaching successes and collectively work through any challenges that may arise. For more about this event and others, visit the CTL’s events webpage. Register here.

Wednesday, September 7, 3–5 PM

FUTURES INITIATIVE, CUNY GRADUATE CENTER

“The New College Classroom”

In this interactive session, Professor Cathy N. Davidson, Senior Advisor on Transformation to the Chancellor of CUNY,  and Dr. Christina Katopodis, innovators in higher education and authors of The New College Classroom (Harvard University Press, 2022), present the latest research on inspiring, effective, and inclusive learning. This hybrid event will take place on Zoom and in the Skylight Room at the CUNY Graduate Center with opening remarks from Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez and Graduate Center Provost and Senior Vice President Steve Everett. Event details here. Tickets are limited for this free event; RSVP is required.

LOOKING FORWARD

Tuesday, September 13, 11 AM–12 NOON

ZICKLIN TALKS BUSINESS – WEBINAR SERIES

“The Dark Side of Social Media”

Larry Zicklin, Professor Isaac Vaghefi, and Professor Niam Naraghi address such questions as: What is it about social media platforms, such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, that we spend so much time on them? Are they addictive? What are the harms of social media to our society? What can (or should) be done about them? This discussion will take place on Zoom. More information and RSVP here.

Wednesday, September 28, 12:30–2 PM

ROBERT ZICKLIN CENTER FOR CORPORATE INTEGRITY

“Accountability in Accounting: The Lasting Impact of Baruch Alumnus and Longtime Professor Abe Briloff”

The center welcomes Abe Briloff’s former student and friend Charlie Dreifus, CFA Portfolio Manager, Managing Director at Royce Investment Partners, for a discussion with Professor Donal Byard, Chair of the Stan Ross Department of Accountancy, on how Abe fought to guarantee higher standards of transparency and ethical conduct in the financial and accounting industries. Information and Technology Building, 151 East 25 Street, Room 750-760. Click here for more information. RSVP here.