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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Readers, My name is Farhana Hassan and I am the President of the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) at Baruch College. I become beyond happy every time I say this because if I were still living in Bangladesh, this would be something beyond my wildest dreams. I am grateful my parents chose to come to the U.S. because it has given me the opportunity to become a strong and liberated woman, and the chance to fall in love with public service. I am a Public Affairs major and I have been involved with USG ever since I transferred into Baruch because I believe in working to make communities more inclusive for everyone. My team and I plan to use the power of USG to its greatest ability to create more opportunities, services, and programs in order to empower students and to contribute to a more enjoyable campus. This magazine you are reading is also an initiative of ours. We wanted to provide students a single source to turn to for the various questions we all ponder during different points in our undergraduate careers. We hope you will enjoy this magazine and take advantage of the many resources, services, and opportunities at Baruch that you are paying for through your tuition! We want you to be aware of all that the school offers not only so you get your money’s worth, but because we want you to graduate satisfied with your undergraduate experience. We want you to have fun while you’re here and also prepared to enter the job market once you graduate. Sincerely,
Farhana Hassan
President of the Undergraduate Student Government at Baruch College
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Jillian Springer Chair of Marketing Editor-in-Chief Graphic Designer
Connor Levens Chief of Staff Managing Editor Graphic Editor
Anastasia Sourbis Representative Senator Managing Editor
Farhana Hassan President Managing Editor
The Team Matthew Melore
Saransh Khanna
Raquel Rodriguez
AJ Jaikansingh
Sara Dowd
Cynthia Roldan
Patricia Morel
Santiago Gomez
Francisco Colon
Vivek Rohra
Scott Alnwick
Ksheetiz Kapoor
Jackie Luu
Jacob Gsell
Carl Curwen
Gaby Casta単eda
Judy Chen
Axelle Bougouma
Amrita Narine
Bruce Toussaint
Nusaybuh Quasem
Luis Salguero
Nathalie Escobar
Rasheed Shahzad
Allen Meyerovich
Omair Marghoob
Chris Eubanks
Micheal Harris
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TABLE of CoNTENTS
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Career Development
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Resources Tools for Academic Excellence
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Ensuring Physical and Mental Health
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Student Assistance Resources
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For Business Advancement
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Library Resources
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Recreational Center and Services
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Weissman Center for International Business
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Online Resources
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Starr Career Development Center
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College 101
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Job Hunting Basics
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Business Casual
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Business Professional
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Academia Academic Directory
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General Education Requirements
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Pathways @ Baruch
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School of Public Affairs
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The Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
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The Zicklin School of Business
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The Honors Programs
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Baruch Community The Office of Student Life (OSL)
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Food for Thought
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Sports at Baruch
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Clubs and Organizations
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Club Life Events
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Heritage Months
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USG’s Annual Events
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Alumni
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What is USG?
RESOURCES STUDENT ACADEMIC COUNSELING CENTER (SACC) The Student Academic Consulting Center (SACC) provides free tutoring in the majority of undergraduate subjects taught at Baruch College. With a combination of experienced student tutors, a variety of resources, and a warm environment, a positive learning experience is guaranteed. SACC is most notable for its guidance in math, communication, writing and English, modern languages, natural sciences, and various business courses. In addition, they provide weekly review sessions, conversation hours, and tutorials for ESL students at the Baruch College Speech Lab. Students are encouraged to drop by and use SACC’s available materials such as practice exams, reference books, DVDs, and other resources. For more information on how to make an appointment or to sign up for one of their services, please visit baruch.cuny.edu/sacc. Phone: 646.312.4830 Email: sacc@baruch.cuny.edu Location: NVC 2-116
WRITING CENTER Need help with an assignment, cover letter, or just brainstorming? The Writing Center’s professional consultants work with students one-on-one during a 50-minute session by appointment, online appointment, or a walk-in basis. The purpose of these sessions is to identify strengths and weaknesses within one’s writing and offer strategies that will ultimately strengthen a student’s abilities as a writer. Group workshops are also offered to help students practice strategies and skills in particular areas they wish to study. The consultants are experienced and are highly trained in working with students, including multilingual writers and international students. For more information on how to make an appointment or to sign up for one of their services, visit baruch.cuny.edu/writingcenter. Phone: 646.312.4012 Email: writing.center@baruch.cuny.edu Location: NVC 8-185
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TOOLS FOR CLEAR SPEECH SACC also offers tutorial services for ESL and non-native English speakers. To help students improve their oral communication skills, they enlist the talents of professional speech consultants and trained peer tutors.
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT Baruch has many tools to ensure that students can be proactive and independently navigate their way through their undergraduate career. However, it is important to leave the computer and seek a one-on-one consultation with an academic advisor at the Center for Academic Advisement. The center is available for general consultations, but students should try to make a visit, in order to declare a major or minor and for total class-resignations. Students should pay a special visit during their junior year to fill out an Academic Worksheet with an advisor, which outlines the courses they must complete in order to meet degree requirements. It provides a complete breakdown of every credit needed for graduation, including electives and scheduling classes. Students can apply to register for more than 18 credits called a “credit overload”. Students can also request an exception to a school rule with special circumstances and relevant supporting documentation by filing an academic appeal. Both forms can be downloaded online or be picked up in-person at the office. For questions and concerns, you can meet with an advisor via a walk-in appointment during the center’s walk-in hours, call or email using your Baruch email address, to make an appointment. Phone: 646.312.4260 Email: academic.advisement@baruch.cuny.edu Location: NVC 5-215 Website: baruch.cuny.edu/advisement
RESOURCES RESOURCES
Ensuring Physical and Mental Health DISABILITIES SERVICES Through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) Baruch College provides services for students who have a physical, psychological, or learning disability. OSSID mission is to ensure that all students, despite their disabilities, are able to be full participants in programs, services, and activities at Baruch College. OSSD does this by ensuring that all students are treated with rights and responsibilities, and they ensure that appropriate accommodations are made, and to overall empower students with disabilities. Some of the services provided for students with disabilities are: federal mandate 504 and American with disabilities advocacy, pre-admission interviews and orientations, priority registration, reasonable modifications for exams and academics, room changes, counseling, and a number of other services. Phone: 646.312.4590 Location: NVC 2-271 (in Suite 2-255)
COUNSELING CENTER The Counseling Center is located in room 914 on the 9th floor at the Annex building (137 East 25th street). Their sole mission is to help student succeed in their undergraduate careers, realizing how stressful situations or conflicts can be hurtful to a student’s work ethic. By helping students realize their educational, career and personal goals, students are able achieve their goals using their full potential. The Counseling Center’s staff includes psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical social workers, and supervised pre-doctoral graduate students who are all devoted to helping students succeed. Their services include individual counseling, group counseling and psychotherapy to the Baruch community, all confidential and free of charge. To schedule an appointment, you can fill out a form online, call, or visit the office during business hours. For more information about the Counseling Center’s hours, its services and staff, visit their website baruch.cuny.edu/studentaffairs/ counselingCenter.htm.
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER The Student Health Center, located on 138 East 26th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenue, makes it convenient and affordable to be health conscious for any student with a Baruch ID. The center offers primary care services such as cold/ cough/flu relief, physical exams, gynecological care, STI/HIV testing, vaccinations, pregnancy tests, and deals with physical pains like strains or sprains for free of charge. Flu vaccines are offered during the fall semester. Medications for basic aches and pains, cough/cold, flu and allergies, are also free of charge. Prescriptions for birth control and other drugs are given by their discretion. Special screenings and blood work needed are offered at special reduced prices. A Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is always present during all regular and extended hours. Health insurance is not required to utilize the services at the Health Center, but they do provide information regarding affordable health care for students. Walk-ins are welcome during their business hours but a scheduled appointment is recommended. Visit their webpage to learn more about the Health Center’s services, its hours, discounted insurance plans, and publications. Webpage: baruch.cuny.edu/ studentaffairs/healthServices.htm
Phone: 646.312.2155 Email: counseling@baruch.cuny.edu
HEALTH & WELLNESS SUITE The Health and Wellness Suite is located in the NVC building in suite 3-241. The overall mission of Health and Wellness is to encourage healthy behavior among undergraduate and graduate students that will not only enhance short term personal and academic achievement but will lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle for years to come. Wellness programs include peer education, meditation and yoga classes, back rubs, workshops on stress management, nutrition, physical fitness, smoking cessation, alcohol harm reduction education, safer sex, sexual assault prevention, and chronic disease prevention, health screenings, health fairs, and one-on-one consultations. For a complete list of their upcoming events, visit: Webpage: baruch.cuny.edu/studentaffairs/healthServices_events.htm
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BURSAR “Bursar” is a fancy Old English word that literally means “treasurer of a college”. That means if you need anything relating to paying your tuition bill, the Bursar’s Office is the place to go. They are responsible for collecting payments, deferring bills, and refunding overdue payments. In addition, they provide tuition installment plans provided through SallieMae, copies of the 1098-T-IRS tax form, and the Bursar office also works closely with the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Location: Library Building 8th Floor, Room 810 Office Hours: Mon–Thurs 9:15AM–6PM Fri 9:15AM–4:45PM
REGISTRAR The Registrar is responsible for maintaining accurate academic records of students who attend Baruch College. This means that if you have any questions, concerns, or needs relating to ordering transcripts, obtaining an ePermit, your enrollment, applying for graduation, your schedule, changing your address, or accessing CUNY Portal, they’re the office you’re interested in visiting. Location: Library Building 8th Floor, Room 850 Office Hours: Mon–Thurs 9AM–6PM Fri 9AM–5PM
Student Assistance Resources
FINANCIAL AID The mission of the Financial Aid Office is to help the college meet its enrollment and retention rate goals. In order to ensure that such an immense responsibility is achieved, the Financial Aid Office works with a group of highly qualified professionals to ensure that students who demonstrate financial need are allocated monetary assistance for their tuition costs. If you have any concerns or questions relating to financial aid, scholarships, loans, verifications, or work study, please contact the financial aid office. Location: Library Building 8th Floor Office Hours: Mon–Thurs 9AM–6PM Fri 9AM–5PM
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TRANSFER CENTER Transfer students sometimes have a hard time figuring out how things work at Baruch. Fortunately, the Transfer Center is here to help. If you have any questions about club life, the social atmosphere, or your transfer credits, be sure to stop by. The Center serves as a great way to learn about the variety of resources Baruch provides for its students. Whether you need help with writing or require academic advisement, be sure to check visit their website or visit them inperson. Location: Library Building 7th Floor, Room 725 Website: baruch.cuny.edu/transfer
RESOURCES The Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship
Have you ever wanted to start your own business?
The Lawrence N. Field Center for Entrepreneurship helps promote entrepreneurship opportunities for Baruch students who possess the drive to start their own business. The center hosts entrepreneurship competitions and workshops for students and has partnered with companies like IBM and AT&T. Since it was founded in 1993, the center has served 16,277 businesses, invested $110.6 million in the local economy, and created or saved 5,676 jobs.
The Bert and Sandra Wasserman Trading Floor
The Bert and Sandra Wasserman Trading Floor in the Subotnick Financial Services Center is renowned as one of the largest and most technologically advanced educational facilities of its kind. The fully equipped, simulated trading environment features forty-two highend trading workstations, live data feeds, real-time market quotes, and computerized trading models that help introduce Baruch students to the technology used in the industry. The Wasserman Trading Floor hosts a number of workshops throughout the year to give students the opportunity to use Bloomberg and Reuters terminals, two leading sources of current and historical financial information. Bloomberg Terminal workshops explore navigation within
The Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute
Are you looking to make it big in real estate?
The Steven L. Newman Institute provides students with extensive opportunities in the real estate industry. The Institute does so by providing New York Staterecognized continuing education credits to professionals in the real estate field, in addition to orchestrating certificate programs in facilities management, real estate sustainability, and other areas. Since 1996, the Institute has focused on several key issues outside of topics in the core of real estate. Some of these topics include
For Business Advancement
The center offers services like small business counseling and resources such as guides to creating an effective business plan. The center also offers the Field Fellowship Program to students which provides an experience of working alongside business development counselors. Location: NVC 2-140 Phone: (646) 312-4790 Email: eship@baruch.cuny.edu Website: baruch.cuny.edu/ fieldcenter
the Bloomberg system and focus on finding information in equity markets. Reuters workshops introduce students to the Reuters 3000Xtra system and focus mainly on researching and monitoring public companies (e.g. Stocks, bonds). The Subotnick Financial Services Center is located on the ground floor of the Newman Library. To learn more about The Wasserman Trading Floor, visit zicklin.baruch. cuny.edu/centers/subotnick Location: Library Building 125 Phone: (646) 312-1544
market analysis, asset repositioning, building renovations, etc. A recent example of the Institutes’s work is its 2020 projection on Downtown Manhattan focusing on current and future investments. With a mission geared toward helping the industry’s research and its educative needs, The Newman Real Estate Institute is an excellent place for students to explore the industry. Location: 137 East 22nd St Phone: 646.660.6950 Website: baruch.cuny.edu/ realestate
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THE WILLIAM & ANITA NEWMAN LIBRARY The William & Anita Newman Library is located on East 25th Street directly across from the NVC building. The library offers many services to students all with the power of a Baruch ID card. Borrowing Privileges •
Baruch students may borrow books for a period of 3 weeks. The loan period can be renewed as long as no hold has been placed on it by another user. General circulation books may be returned to any CUNY library and reserve items must go back to the library of its origin. Overdue fines can also be paid at any CUNY library. Books can be put on hold to be borrowed from the Newman Library or from another CUNY library by using the online catalog.
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Netbooks and iPads can be borrowed for a three hour period, MacBooks for a one day period, and Dell laptops for a three day period. Each of the three are equipped with wireless printing abilities. Flip cameras, camcorders, and DSLR cameras can be borrowed for two day periods. All of these items can be borrowed from the third floor of the library.
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Graphic calculators can be borrowed for a three hour period or for an entire semester at the circulation desk.
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Course-related textbooks can be borrowed for a two hour period at the circulation desk.
Study Rooms There are thirty group study rooms available that can be used during the hours that the circulation/reserve desk is open. Rooms are available to groups on a first come, first serve basis for a three hour period and a one-time renewal is allowed if no other group is waiting. Rooms can accommodate groups from 2–3 persons to up to 6–8 persons. Online Services 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Online catalog for books, DVDs, and CDs Database for magazines, articles, and journals E-reserve for course materials Virtual archive of Baruch’s institutional history Digital Media Library
Copying/Printing Black and white and color printers are found on the main floor of the library and in room 238. Copy machines can be found on the main floor, as well as in room 309--the copier room. Research Consultations For help with complex research assignments that require in depth assistance, schedule a research consultation with a librarian online at newman.baruch.cuny.edu/help/ forms/consultations.php Reservation/Circulation Phone: 646.312.1660 General Inquiries Phone: 646.312.1600
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Library Resources
BARUCH COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY CENTER (BCTC) The Baruch Computing and Technology Center (BCTC) provides Baruch students with many services starting with giving every student a unique Baruch username and password, in addition to access to Blackboard. Students experiencing difficulty logging in with their Baruch username and password, email address, or using Blackboard should visit the Technology Help Desk during business hours on the 6th Floor of the Library Building or send an email to helpdesk@baruch.cuny.edu On the 6th floor of the Library Building is a 320seat computer lab, equipped with PCs, iMacs, black and white and color printers, and a fax machine. For a complete listing of computer labs available campus-wide and their hours, visit baruch.cuny.edu/ bctc/labs/index.html BCTC provides students the ability to print wirelessly from their personal laptops to every lab where there is a black and white or color printer. Students must download the printing software and follow the guidelines to be able to print wirelessly. This information can be found online at baruch.cuny.edu/bctc/wifiprinting
Recreational Centers and Services
RESOURCES
EARLY LEARNING CENTER Baruch College provides childcare and a quality education for children, between the ages of 2 ½ and 5, of enrolled Baruch Students. The education that the Early Learning Center provides focuses on exploration and building relationships between the children and the adults that care for them. Some of the activities that the children at the Center can be expected to participate in are: group play, dramatic play, daily outdoor play, woodworking, cooking, storytelling, interacting with animals, arts and crafts, and daily walking trips. Older children espically can expect to be immersed in the cultural outlets that only New York City can provide, such as Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, Carnegie Kids, and The Paper Bag Players. In addition the Center focuses on supporting student families with the challenges that come with being a student parent. In order to help student parents, the Center provides bi-monthly meetings with an experienced family counselors, and the Center is ready to assist anyone with more information about social services, evaluations and referrals. Enrollment is based on a first-come, first-serve basis, as spots open up. Priority is given to full-time students with previously enrolled children. For more information, call 212.387.1420 or 212.387.1421
ATHLETIC & RECREATION CENTER Hey, do you know where the gym is? A popular question among Baruch students. Many students do not realize that we have a gym and its facilities are free for Baruch students. The entrance to the gym is located by the 24th street entrance of the NVC building when you walk in, right across from the bookstore. There are three lower levels containing a fitness center, two basketball courts, handball courts, racquetball courts and a swimming pool making up the Athletic and Recreation Center. The business hours per facility vary due to practices and home games of our Baruch Bearcat athletic teams, and facility rentals by professional teams. To schedule your next visit or for updated schedules of the Baruch Bearcat athletic teams’ games, visit www.athletics.baruch.cuny.edu. Phone: 646.312.5040
BARUCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (BPAC) As soon as you enter the NVC Building on 25th Street, it’s hard to not notice the ticket booth window right next to the turnstiles. The artists that make Baruch their stage are as diverse as the students that populate the campus and enchant with just about every type of performance art imaginable. It is particularly exciting when one of our very own Baruch students step into the spotlight. BPAC consists of two theaters, the Rose Nagelberg Theatre and The Engelman Recital Hall which are both located below the street level of the NVC building. The office of Student Life usually includes exciting upcoming performances in their regular emails, but the best way to find out about upcoming performances months in advance is to check out the BPAC website: Phone: 646.312.4090 Email: PerformingArtsCenter@baruch.cuny.edu Website: baruch.cuny.edu/bpac
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WEISSMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
The Weissman Center for International Business strives to prepare Baruch students for the global marketwithprogramsdesignedtoreinforcebusiness values while exposing them to economic matters from a global standpoint. Some of the services this center offers are international internships, a study abroad program, the Global Student Certificate program, scholarships, and access to the International Business Alumni Association. For more information, visit: zicklin.baruch.cuny. edu/centers/weissman/students/about-us
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM One of the most popular aforementioned programs is the Study Abroad Program. Not only does participating in a Study Abroad program look impressive on your resume, it is also an exceptionally unique experience. Reading about cultural and ethnic diversity in your Introduction to Anthropology course is one thing, but immersing yourself in a foreign country’s way of life for a semester is taking your education to a whole new level. If this is something you’re interested in, you should visit the Study Abroad Office, which is located at 137 East 25th Street (the building next to the library) in Room 819. The earlier in your academic career you schedule a meeting with a Study Abroad advisor, the better. For more information, visit: zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu /centers/weissman/students/study-abroad
Phone: (646) 312-2070 E-mail: weissman.center@baruch.cuny.edu Study Abroad Office: Phone: (646) 312-2090 or (646) 312-2091 E-mail: study.abroad@baruch.cuny.edu
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RESOURCES
BaRuch cOllege WeBsite The face of Baruch’s online presence is shaped by our homepage: baruch.cuny.edu. It is managed by our: Departments of Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs , the Office of Student Life (OSL) and the Baruch Computing and Technology Center (BCTC). The website was launched in 2011 and is constantly revamped to provide students with accurate and timely information.
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Students should visit the website often for easy access to major academic tools such as Blackboard, eSims, DegreeWorks, and student email. Website: baruch.cuny.edu
BaRuch cOnnect In order to better reach students, clubs and student-led organizations Baruch Connect was created by Ben Guttman, the founder and CEO of Digital Native Group. The website was created to feature events, share information, and informations about organizations at Baruch. The website helps keep track of what’s current at Baruch through its vast array of content featured by The Ticker. It also provides Quick Links to the college’s departments on baruch.cuny.edu. Additionally, students can find information on the website about The Office of Student Life (OSL), Undergraduate Student Government (USG), and even the day’s weather forecast. Website: baruchconnect.com
BaRuch PROBlems While many of Baruch’s facilities and resources are on-par with those of toptier institutions, we recognize that Baruch isn’t perfect. To help determine what these problems are, baruchproblems.com allows students to submit complaints to The Undergraduate Student Government of Baruch College (USG) to better exploit and fix problems in a timely manner.
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Digital Natives Group—the company that develops Baruch Connect and the Baruch College app—started as a club at Baruch College. Founded by Ben Guttmann (CEO) and Vladimir Lackovic (COO), the group’s initial mission was to create a community for students that are involved in clubs and organizations at Baruch. Now, the company makes communication software for a variety of educational institutions and has been expanding since it opened in 2011.
Upon receipt of a complaint, USG’s Vice President of Student Services—AJ Jaikaransingh—replies to the student within forty-eight hours who submitted the complaint and informs him/her of what the status of the matter is. Remember: only you can help make Baruch a better place! Website: baruchproblems.com
BaRuch cOllege iOs aPP As a commuter school, on-the-go information is something every Baruch student should have easy access to. The Baruch College app for iOS, developed by Digital Natives—founded by alumni Ben Guttmann and Vladimir Lackovic—solves this 21st Century crisis. Thanks to the app, students have access to Baruch’s directory, department office hours, news, and much more. iOS devices: Available in the App Store Android devices: Arriving Fall 2013
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ACADEMIA academic dePaRtments diRectORy
Stan Ross Department of Accountancy NVC 11-274 646.312.3160 Office of Alumni Relations FB 1504 646.660.6097 Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute ANX 320 646.312.2060 Black & Latino Studies NVC 4-280 646.312.4440 Department of Communication Studies NVC 8-240 646.312.3720
David S. Birdsell Dean of School of Public Affairs
Dean’s Office - Weissman School of Arts & Sciences NVC 8-254 646.312.3870 Dean’s Office - Zicklin School of Business NVC 13-260 646.312.3030 Bert W. Wasserman Department of Economics and Finance NVC 10-225 646.312.3450
Jeffrey M. Peck Dean of Weissman School of Arts & Sciences
Department of English NVC 7-240 646.312.3910 Department of Fine & Performing Arts NVC 7-235 646.312.4052 Department of History NVC 5-260 646.312.4311 Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions NVC 7-263 646.312.3974
Myung-Soo Lee Interim Dean of Zicklin School of Business Location Key For more information, visit: baruch.cuny.edu/directory
Department of Law NVC 9-220 646.312.3570
FB Lawrence & Eris Field Building 17 Lexington Avenue NVC William & Anita Newman Vertical Campus 55 Lexington Avenue NH Newman Hall 137 East 22nd Street
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Macaulay Honors at Baruch College ANX 306 646.312.2120 Department of Management NVC 9-240 646.312.3620 Department of Marketing and International Business NVC 12-240 646.312.3270 Department of Mathematics NVC 6-230 646.312.4110 Department of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature NVC 6-280 646.312.4210 Department of Natural Sciences FB 506 646.660.6200 Department of Philosophy NVC 5-295 646.312.4360 Department of Political Science NVC 5-280 646.312.4410 Department of Psychology NVC 5-215 646.312.3780 School of Public Affairs AB 901 646.660.6700 SEEK NVC 2-230 646.312.4620 Department of Statistics and Computer Information Systems NVC 11-220 646.312.3350 Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute NH 646.660.6950 Office of Testing and Evaluation NVC 5-220 646.312.4305
AB Administrative Building 135 East 22nd Street ITB Information & Technology Building 151 East 25th Street ANX Annex Building 137 East 25th Street
ACADEMIA RESOURCES
geneRal educatiOn
General Education Requirements at Baruch College The general education requirements at Baruch College and its focus on liberal arts is a representation of Baruch College and CUNY’s commitment and belief that a college degree is more than just an expertise in a single field. Baruch Common Core Students who entered Baruch College before the fall of 2013 are expected to follow the Baruch Common Core, which consists of a three tier system.
TIER I: BASIC SKILLS 1.
COM 1010 Speech Communication 2. ENG 2100/2100T AND ENG 2150/2105T 3. MTH 2003, MTH 2140, MTH 2160, MTH 2205, MTH 2207, OR MTH 2610* 4. Foreign Language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, or Spanish** *Please check with academic advisement what your math requirements are as some degrees only accept certain math courses and may require more than one course. **Weissman Students are expected to complete two (2) foreign language courses. Zicklin and Public Affairs students must take 0-2 courses depending on their high school transcript.
For more information, please contact Academic Advisement or visit baruch.cuny.edu about any questions regarding general education requirements.
TIER II: INTRODUCTION TO THE ARTS & SCIENCES Students are required to complete one class from each category. 1.
Fine and Performing Arts: ART 1000, ART 1101, ART 1012, MSC 1003, MSC, 1005, OR THE 1041
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History: HIS 1000, HIS 1001, HIS 1003, HIS 1005, HIS 2050, OR HIS 2053
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Literature: ENG/CMP 2800 OR ENG/CMP 2850
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Philosophy: PHI 1500, PHI 1600, OR PHI 1700
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Sociology/Anthropology: ANT 1001 OR SOC 1005
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Economics: ECO 1001, ECO 1002, 03 ECO 1110*
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Politics and Government: PAF 1250, POL 1101, POL 2001, 2321, 2332, OR 2353
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Psychology: PSY 1001
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Natural Sciences: BIO 1003, BIO 1005, BIO 2010**, CHM 1000, CHM 2003, ENV 1020, ENV 1021, PHY 1003, OR PHY 2003
* ECO 1110 is not open to Zicklin students; it requires MTH 2140 or MTH 2160 as pre- or co-requisite. **BIO 2010 is for biological sciences or natural sciences ad hoc majors; participation requires departmental permission.
TIER III: LIBERAL ARTS MINOR In order to graduate, all students at Baruch are required to complete a minor in a liberal arts discipline. The Teir III Minor requires students to take two 3000 level courses and a 4000, 5000, or 6000 level capstone course administered by each department in the discipline. The capstone course can only be taken after completing two courses in their disciplinary concentration at the 3000 level or higher at Baruch College. Students must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in the three courses that make up their tier III minor. American Studies Japanese Anthropology Jewish Studies Art Journalism Asian and Asian American Studies Latin American and Caribbean Black and Latino Studies Studies Black Studies Latino Studies Business Writing Law and Policy Chinese Literature in Translation Communications Studies Mathematics Comparative Literature Music Economics Natural Sciences English New Media Arts Film Philosophy French Physics Global Studies Political Science Hebrew Psychology History Religion and Culture Humanities with Honors Sociology Information Studies Spanish Information Technology and Social Spanish-English Translation Responsibility Survey Research Interdisciplinary Minor in Theatre Environmental Sustainability Women’s Studies Italian
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I. REQUIRED CORE English Composition: ENG 2100 (or ENG2100T) and ENG 2150 (or ENG 2105T) Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning: MTH 2003, MTH 2140, MTH 2160, MTH 2205, MTH 2207, OR MTH 2610 Life & Physical Sciences: BIO 1012, BIO 1016, CHM 1004, PHY 2001**
WHAT IS PATHWAYS? In an effort to make transferring to or within CUNY colleges easier, CUNY has developed a new core curriculum for all CUNY colleges to follow. Any student who enters Baruch College Fall of 2013 or later must follow the new Pathways requirements.
II. REQUIRED CORE Six courses must be picked from the falling five categories (not from Creative Expression), but no more than one class can be taken from the same department. World Cultures and Global Issues: ANT 1001, HIS 1001, HIS 1003, LTS 1003, POL 2001, POL 2260 U.S. Experience in its Diversity: BLS 1003, HIS 1000, HIS 1005, PAF 1250, POL 1101, POL 2332 Creative Expression: ART 1000, ART 1101, ART 1012, MSC 1003, MSC 1005, THE 1041 The Individual and Society: PHI 1500, PHI 1600, PHI 1700, SOC 1005 Scientific World: BIO 1011L, BIO 1015L, CHM 1003L, ENV 1003L, PHY 2002L STEM Variant***: BIO 2010, CHM 2003, PHY 2003, OR PHY 3010 *Please check with academic advisement about what your math requirements are because some degrees only accept certain math courses, and may require more. **Please check with academic advisement for the natural science co-requisite in the Flexible Core. ***Students who are pursuing a major or minor in any of the natural sciences should complete one of the STEM Variant courses in addition to the science requirements to satisfy the requirements of their major or minor.
III. COLLEGE OPTION The College Option requirements will differ for each student depending on how many credits they have completed at previous institutions and if they are pursuing a degree in the Macaulay Honors College, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, the Zicklin School of Business, or the School of Public Affairs.
For more information, please contact Academic Advisement or visit baruch.cuny.edu about any questions regarding general education requirements.
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RESOURCES ACADEMIA
the schOOl Of PuBlic affaiRs
Bernard Baruch was a business leader and a public servant. While the Zicklin School prepares students for the business world, the School of Public Affairs, also know as SPA, empowers students to become leaders in both public and nonprofit sectors. The Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs is an interdisciplinary program it emphasizes public policy, advocacy, and analysis. SPA is unique among Baruch’s three schools in offering multiple internship classes where students gain real-world experience in nonprofit organizations and federal, state, and local governments. Interns enroll in an internship class and work for a certain number of hours per week. Several internships provide students with a stipend at the end of the semester. Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships and fellowships such as, the Hagedorn Scholarship which offers tuition support for public affairs students in good academic standing.
the BachelOR Of science in PuBlic affaiRs Students are required to take 6 courses as part of their core curriculum. PAF 3010: Policies and Politics PAF 3015: Quantitative Studies of Communities PAF 3102: Economic Analysis of Public Policies PAF 3108: Public Campaigns and Advocacy PAF 3401: Quantitative Method for Policy and Practice PAF 4401: Capstone
Each of the 6 courses are worth 3 credits: totaling 18 credits. Students are also required to take 4 elective courses related to the major which is a total of 12 elective credits. Non-public affairs majors can also register for these courses.
The school also offers a minor in Survey Research. This minor focuses on how to formulate, implement and analyze surveys. It gives students a framework to better understand and utilize surveys.
Prerequisites Scholars in the School of Public Affairs can declare their major after completing at least 30 credits and PUB 1250. Students must complete the following classes: PUB 1250 or POL 1101, CIS 2200, STA 2100, ECO 1001, ENG 2150, and a Mathematics course at the 2000 level
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the Weissman schOOl Of aRts & sciences majORs Students in The Weissman School of Arts & Sciences can major in one of four categories:
The Weissman School of Arts and Sciences is considered to be the academic heart of Baruch College consisting of 13 departments and more than 50 areas of study. It provides a liberal arts education for students in all three of Baruch’s schools. In addition to its vast array of classes, the school offers a wide range of interdisciplinary programs and a selection of minors to enrich and diversify the college experience. The school provides first-year students with direction for their college career and a foundation of courses that transitions them into college academia. The faculty is known for having a smaller student-to-teacher ratio making the learning experience for students more personable, encouraging, and challenging.
ARTS & HUMANITIES MATH & SCIENCES
the BachelOR Of aRts degRee
SOCIAL SCIENCES INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
ad-hOc majORs Students who do not wish to pursue a conventional major for their academic career can build a custom major designed for them, known as the “Ad-Hoc Major.” With the help of an advisor, students can put together a combination of courses from two or more departments, constructing a unique and cohesive liberal arts focus. The Weissman School of Arts and Sciences is also the only school at Baruch which allows students to double major.
REQUIREMENTS The Bachelor of Arts curriculum consists of the core curriculum, the major, and elective credits for a total of 120 credits. An overall minimum of a 2.0 GPA, in the major and in the minor, is required for graduation.
13 CREDITS Included in the total of 120 credits required for graduation are 13 credits that must be completed in the following areas: 1. Foreign Language: 6-8 credits 2. Natural Sciences: 4 credits 3. Cultural Studies: 3 credits
ARTS & SCIENCE COURSES
ELECTIVE CREDITS
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires that 75 percent (90 out of 120) of the credits toward the degree are arts and sciences courses.
Students may take up to 30 elective credits of non-arts and sciences courses. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 credits and at least 60 percent of the credits in their major at Baruch.
tieR iii minOR Having declared a major belonging to one of the three schools, Baruch students must also pursue a minor of their choice. The “Tier III” minor offers students the opportunity to pursue a discipline they might wish to study in addition to their major. Minors range from Psychology and Communication Studies to Visual Arts Administration and Law & Policy. The Tier III minor enables students to study something that interests them outside of their major. No matter which school a student belongs to, their minor enables them to diversify their academic career in the interest of themselves and future employers.
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the Zicklin schOOl Of Business eligiBility Students who wish to pursue a business major in The Zicklin School of Business must satisfy the following requirement before they can apply for admission to the school:
The Zicklin School of Business dates back to 1919 when it was formerly known as The School of Business and Civic Administration at The City College. Now named after its notable alumnus Lawrence ‘Larry’ Zicklin, the school provides a premium education to its students for careers in all business segments. The school serves as the main academic attraction of Baruch College, aspiring business leaders from all over the world, bringing a wide array of cultural backgrounds together with similar ambitions. Much of its faculty includes distinguished scholars, dynamic teachers, and real-world practitioners from the world of business. The school provides majors and programs in all business fields in which a student can have a possible interest to pursue a career. The curriculum for these majors and programs is rigorous and demanding, as it puts a student’s intellectual, interpersonal, and decision-making skills to the test--each of which are essential to entering the workforce and starting a successful career.
Completion of 45 credits with an overall GPA of 2.25 or above Completion of the pre-business curriculum with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 in those courses. Completion of either COM 1010 or ENG 2150 Pre-business curriculum consists of the following: ACC 2101 • CIS 2200 • ECO 1001 • ECO 1002 • ENG 2100 • LAW 1101 One MTH 2205 or 2207 and STA 2000
majORs Students in this school one can major and specialize in one of the following areas: 1. Accountancy 2. Computer Information Systems 3. Economics 4. Finance 5. I/O Psychology 6. International Business 7. Management 8. Marketing Management 9. Statistics & Quantitative Modeling 10. Real Estate
the BachelOR Of Business administRatiOn The B.B.A. Degree curriculum consists of the liberal arts, and the business base curriculum (courses listed below), the major, and a Tier III minor for a total of 124 credits. Students are encouraged to inquire within the respective departments and consult an advisor to assist in planning major courses and transitioning into the Zicklin School of Business. The business base curriculum consists of: LAW 1101: Fundamentals of Management CIS 2200: Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies BUS 1000: Introduction to Business FIN 3000: Principles of Finance MKT 3000: Marketing Foundations MGT 3120: Fundamentals of Management MGT 3121: Service Operations Management ACC 2203: Principles of Managerial Accounting for non-Accounting majors ACC 3202: Accounting Information Systems for Accounting majors BPL 5100: Business Policy
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ACADEMIA
the hOnORs PROgRams
macaulay hOnORs and BaRuch schOlaRs PROgRam Prospective students must apply during high school or during their application process to Baruch.
PROvOst schOlaRs PROgRam
dePaRtmental hOnORs
Current students can apply to be a Provost Scholar during their time at Baruch having met the following requirements:
Students are given the opportunity to become an “expert” on a topic they are passionate about by researching and writing an undergraduate thesis on it. An undergraduate thesis helps students become more favorable to prospective employers and graduate schools. A thesis can be completed in two or three semesters, requiring a large amount of time, research and energy from the student. In order to pursue departmental honors, students must:
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A minimum GPA of 3.4 and no more than 59 credits completed
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One or two honors courses completed
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A recommendation from an honors faculty
Once accepted into the program, one must meet the following requirements in order to graduate as a Provost Scholar: •
Attendance at the Provost Scholar Orientation
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10 honors courses completed
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At least 15 hours of community service every year once admitted
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Attendance of at least one campus cultural event every semester once admitted
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Maintain a GPA of at least 3.5
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Complete an application and a two page prospectus on the topic
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Have a faculty mentor’s guidance to enhance their overall effort
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Have their thesis topic approved by the faculty mentor, department honors coordinator/committee, and by the Chair of the Committee on Undergraduate Honors
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Have a 3.5 GPA in both the discipline of the thesis and overall GPA
aRts & sciences inteRdisciPlinaRy minOR W/ hOnORs
Zicklin undeRgRaduate hOnORs PROgRam
The arts and sciences interdisciplinary minor with honors allows students, to deepen their interest in a humanistic, social, or scientific area as part of their Tier III minor requirement. In order to graduate with honors in a minor, students must:
The Zicklin School of Business offers undergraduate students the opportunity to graduate with honors in a business major. It enhances the business education they already receive by providing more advanced interdisciplinary courses along with skill-building workshops. Partnered with Executives on Campus, the program offers students mentors in their chosen business field to help them excel in their undergraduate careers. Students can be part of both the Zicklin Honors program and any other honors program at Baruch College. In order to be qualified for the Zicklin Undergraduate Honors Program, students must:
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Complete an application form and a two page prospectus on the topic
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Have their thesis topic approved by the Committee on Undergraduate Honors
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Enroll in the Feit Interdisciplinary Seminar (IDC 4050H)
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Complete two-semesters of 6000-level honors thesis courses (IDC 6001H and 6002H)
For more information on Baruch’s honors programs and their application processes, visit: baruch.cuny.edu/honors
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Have a minimum GPA of 3.6
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Submit an online application
In order to graduate with a Zicklin honors, students must: •
Maintain a GPA of 3.6
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Attend skill building workshops
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Participate in the program’s extracurricular activities
In order to successfully complete a departmental honors or an interdisciplinary minor with honors, students are encouraged to: •
Attend thesis workshops facilitated by the Writing Center
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Work closely with the librarians that are available for research assistance
CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES STARRSearch
STARR CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
STARRSearch is a career service website serving as the primary tool for students to learn about and register for workshops, corporate presentations, information sessions, and job fairs. In addition, it helps students navigate through and apply to various job openings, internships, and on-campus jobs.
Workshops Workshops are the best way for new students to start preparing for possible career opportunities. Workshops are offered every semester to teach students skills such as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques, networking, and negotiating one’s salary.
Skills Assessment
The Starr Career Development Center (SCDC) provides a
comprehensive set of career services to Baruch students. It is located in the NVC building in room 2-150. For more information regarding their services, visit baruch.cuny.edu/careers. General inquires: 646.312.4670 Appointment info: 646.312.4674
Resume Review: Staff members can review resumes by appointment, during walk-in hours, or on a “resume rush day.” Mock Interview: Students are allowed to take advantage of one mock interview per semester. The interview provides students with helpful feedback and a video summary of their performance. Vocational Testing: A variety of individual assessment tools are offered to help students make well-informed decisions pertaining to their career or major. Career Counseling: Weekly counseling sessions are offered to current students and alumni to assist with selecting a major, searching for jobs and internships, career exploration, and decision making.
On-campus Recruiting On-campus recruiting (OCR) is a program for seniors in which recruiters from various companies come to select Baruch students for full-time positions. OCR Workshops are mandatory to be eligible for this program.
Career Fairs Baruch offers several career fairs throughout the year, including the Fall Career Day in September, the Spring Career Day in April, the Internship Fair in early February, and a Diversity Job & Internship Fair in November. Sixty to ninety companies attend these fairs to meet and collect resumes from students. Business attire is mandatory to attend. To view upcoming career fairs, log into STARRSearch.
Specialized Programs Baruch offers a number of special career-related programs to supplement coursework and enhance students’ professional development. The Financial Leadership Program (FLP) aims to increase the recruitment of diverse and talented Baruch students to top financial analyst programs in all industries. The program is restricted to juniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and display commitment to their respective extra-curricular activities and internships. The Max Berger Pre-Law Program supports students in all majors who are considering a career in the legal field. The program offers individual advising and workshops to inform students about the law school application process. Prospective students should seek an appointment at the STARR office. The Rising Starr Sophomore Program (RSSP) seeks to prepare students for work and leadership roles by providing various learning experiences and assisting students in obtaining internships in their desired fields. Freshmen in their second semester with a GPA of at least 3.0 should apply for this program. The Peers for Careers Program is a highly selective leadership program that trains students to provide peer advisement on resumes, cover letters, business correspondence, mock interviewing, and more. Upon successfully completing rigorous training, peers offer resume/cover letter review appointments, walk-in sessions, and videotaped mock interviews. Peers also facilitate workshops, cosponsor programs, spearhead the traveling “STARR Mobile” information cart, and write weekly Career Corner articles in The Ticker. For a full list of all programs, visit the SCDC website.
International Students International students with F-1 visas are allowed to work off-campus under the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs. For full details of CPT/OPT workshops, visit the International Student Service Center.
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COLLEGE 101 I. Freshman Year: Explore Your Options • • • • • •
Surf Baruch’s website and familiarize yourself with the site to learn about what Baruch College has to offer students academically, professionally and socially. Visit offices on campus mentioned in the resources section to begin taking advantage of the opportunities they offer. Attend the Club Fair at the beginning of each semester to find out about the different clubs and organizations on campus. Getting involved in club life is a great way to make new friends, network, and build critical skills for the workplace. Check out the STARR Career Development Center (SCDC) website for helpful information on majors, jobs, internships, and workshops. Log into StarrSearch, the SCDC’s career management system, to create a profile and begin receiving information and opportunities tailored to you and your major. Consider a part-time job, summer volunteer work, or an internship to begin building your resume.
II. Sophomore Year: Create a Plan • • • • •
Speak to your professors, academic advisors, and career counselors to get more information before you choose a school and declare a major. Gain experience through internships and part-time jobs. Attend job and internship fairs on and off campus and start searching for summer internships in the fall. Learn how to write a cover letter and resume at a SCDC workshop. Begin building a professional wardrobe for various casual and formal professional settings. Consider a leadership role in the club or organization in which you have been an active member.
III. Junior Year: Execute the Plan • • • • •
Find a summer internship between your junior and senior year to give you an advantage toward securing a full-time position after graduation. Take advantage of group meditations, yoga, free back rubs, and sleep management workshops offered by the Health and Wellness Center to manage the stress that accompanies Junior year. Visit your academic advisor at the Advisement Center to make sure you are taking the right classes in the right amounts to be eligible to graduate for the semester or year you have planned. Thinking about graduate school? Start preparing for the standardized test required for your field. (LSAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.) Bring your passion into Baruch and inspire others to become passionate, too.
IV. Senior Year: Launch Your Career • • • • • • • •
Update and polish your resume and cover letter. Attend interview workshops hosted by SCDC prior to scheduling a mock interview to enhance your interviewing skills and etiquette. Use Optimal Resume located on the SCDC website to build your resume and do online video mock interviews for free. Create a LinkedIn profile for potential employers and to develop an online network. Go to as many corporate presentations as possible to learn more about organizations, industries, and positions and to network your way into a job. Research graduate school programs and apply to graduate school in the fall of your senior year if you would like to study further in a discipline. Be a conscious citizen: be knowledgeable about the economy and current events. Visit company websites and research the latest news in your field before interviewing.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Cover Letter Format
Cover Letter Basics
Your Address City, State, Zip Code Date First and Last Name of Contact Person Title of Contact Person Name of Organization Street Address or PO Box City, State, Zip Code
It is important that you send a well-written cover letter along with your resume when applying for a position, especially for positions that require cover letters, or for positions that require strong writing skills. A cover letter is a one-page statement of your objective which should highlight your skills and interest in a particular field/position. It should communicate to the prospective employer how you are a good match for the company and the desired position. Take the time to craft a good letter, and proofread it very carefully before sending it. If your cover letter has errors, your whole application may be thrown out! Also, save copies of all correspondence for your records.
Dear Mr. / Ms. Last Name: 1st Paragraph: State why you are writing. Identify the position, field or general area of your inquiry. Tell how you heard of the opening or organization. 2nd Paragraph: Indicate your career or job objective and why you are particularly suited for this company or the type of work. Highlight your particularly relevant achievements and qualifications by giving specific examples. Elaborate on key points from your resume without repeating your resume word-for-word. Be sure to point out facts such as related work experience, coursework or training. Communicate to the employer that you understand the position and have the qualities the employer seeks. 3rd Paragraph: Politely request an interview. Your closing should reiterate your interest in the position and give specific information about how you can be reached. Thank the employer for his/her time and consideration. Repeat your phone and email contact information.
Interview Etiquette: 1.
Before the interview you should research the company or organization, review your resume, practice answering potential interview questions and prepare a list of questions for the employer.
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“Tell me about yourself,” does not mean the employer wants to know your life story. Talk about experiences that make you qualified for the job.
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Arrive to your interview at least ten minutes in advance so you are not flustered the moment your interview has begun.
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Business formal is a must—no exception.
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Make sure to give a firm handshake before and after the interview.
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Use power verbs during your interview and make sure to highlight your qualities:
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Do not fidget interview.
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Take notes about the interview after the interview is over.
Sincerely, Your Name Typed
Don’t forget to sign your name before faxing or mailing the letter and keep a copy for your records If you are sending a cover letter by email, copy and paste the letter into the body of the email message. You do not have to electronically sign your letter.
A “Thank You” Goes a Long Way Writing a thank you letter after an interview is a necessity that you should not compromise. In fact, many employers think less of candidates who fail to follow-up promptly. Plan to send out your thank you letter within 24 hours after your interview. A thank you email should only be an option if too much time has passed. In your thank you letter, thank the interviewer for their time and consideration. Do not forget to express your enthusiasm for the company and position that you interviewed for. In the body, address any unresolved points during the interview that will allow you to make a positive impression. Be sure to highlight your expertise and accomplishments. Most importantly, personalize your writing so you can set yourself apart from all of the other candidates. Finally, thank the interviewer again for their interest in you as a candidate and emphasize that you are excited to hear back from them.
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Questions to Ask Employers: 1.
What qualities are you looking for in new hires?
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What kind of might I receive?
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Will I have the opportunity to work on special projects?
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What specific projects will I be working on first?
assignments
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“Say Hello to the Cardigan”
Guys, this isn’t catholic school. Cardigans are your friends. They’re appropriate for any occasion—you can flux from your office to an evening out with friends seamlessly.
IT’S VERY EASY TO MESS UP THE BUSINESS CASUAL LOOK, SO BE WARY OF A FEW THINGS: A Bad Fit – make sure your clothes are form-fitting and not too baggy. Worn out, wrinkled, or faded clothes go a step too far beyond casual into the realm of lazy. And please, if you’re going to a meeting, suit up!
ARTS & STLYE
The cardigan has a natural V-neck, which exposes just the right amount of shirt. With a firmcollared shirt, it flatters the face quite nicely.
Khakis complete the look, re-inventing the schoolboy image for your own personal pleasure. Model: Matt Melore Photographer: Amar Kapoor Cardigan from H&M for $39.95 Button Down Shirt from Uniqlo for $29.90 Chinos Pants from H&M for $29.95
Business Casual If you want to try something different, do a blazer or a V-neck sweater. A tailored jacket or blazer goes a long way, doing all the work for you and making you automatically assertive. The key is to pick the right fit and a timeless style. V-neck sweaters, cardigans or blazers can be worn with or without a tie. Do consider pocket squares to wear with your blazer to add variety, but we all know wearing a jacket every day is unlikely– especially during the summer. If you would still like to be a little dressed up, style it up with a lightweight vest and a tie. Just be sure to pick earthy tones or dark colors for your third piece. If you want to do just a tucked in shirt, keep in mind that your shirt is on display, so shoot for dressier shirts on the conservative side. Business casual would not be what it sounds like but with appropriate pants. Chinos (also known as khakis) and trousers will define your look. Appropriate colors for chinos are: tan, deep brown, olive, and deep navy. Trousers should be 100% wool and in darker colors like black, charcoal gray, and deep navy. Assuming the job environment allows it, jeans are only acceptable in certain laid back work scenarios like “Casual Fridays.” In any case, jeans must be dark without distress and they must fit well.
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES A high-waisted skirt is highly favored for its ability to flatter women, keeping it classy.
RESOURCES “Where Work Meets Fun” TOPS Blouses and button down shirts, in your choice of pastel or conservative solids. Consider patterns and designs to display some personality. You can try sleeveless, only if you pair it with a third piece.
THIRD PIECES A tailored blazer will automatically elevate your outfit. If you’re not wearing a blazer, a cardigan should always be by your side. To keep your outfit refined, third pieces should be solid dark colors like black, blue, gray or brown.
BOTTOMS A skirt isn’t your only option. Invest in good khakis and trousers in earthy toned colors to give your wardrobe variety. Pair it with a short, long, or sleeveless blouse. Make sure the blouse is fitted and tucked in. This trendy blouse adds to the modern appeal.
DRESSES Try pairing a dress with a cardigan or blazer but be careful—you don’t want the dress to be more than three inches above your knee. Solid or subtle patterned dresses are the way to go.
ACCESSORIES A cardigan can be paired with this kind of outfit to elevate your professional look.
Business casual offers leeway for a little more jewelry but make sure it is subtle , elegant, and complimentary.
“Take classic elements and pair them with something fresh and modern.” Model: Gaby Castañeda Photographer: Amar Kapoor Blouse from H&M for $24.95 XOXO Skirt from Macy’s for $29.98
-Lubov Azria, CCO of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
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Think simple, sleek, and chic.
Your jewelry should enhance your appearance, but it must be subtle.
Business Professional
ARTS & STLYE
Ladies, let’s be frank. We all come in different shapes and sizes and we need to own that. Shopping for suits is a challenge for any woman looking to purchase off the rack. Select a suit that hugs your body well and don’t feel offending if it isn’t fitting you exactly how you want. That is where your tailor comes in. Your tailor will remove any extra material that may be giving you a baggy appearance and will fix the lengths of your sleeves and pants to suit you. Even if you think the suit you purchased off the rack looks fine, remember that you want to feel comfortable and confident. Do yourself the favor and take it to a tailor and consider it an investment. That way you will always have a good suit on hand for any professional event that may come your way.
“The Power Suit” Your shoes should be functional, which means you should be comfortable in them. Pick polished, closed-toed, black, pumps or ballet flats. 1-2 inch heels are usually the way to go for best mobility.
Purchase the pants and a skirt. Take advantage of the variety men don’t have. Think of it as buying two suits for the price of one. The skirt should hit the knee or fall below and must be worn with pantyhose. Your suit should be of a dark color only. That means black, charcoal, or dark blue. Try your very best not to purchase your suit as separate pieces. But if you must, make sure they are the exact same shades and texture.
The top you choose to wear with your pant suit or skirt suit must meet a few requirements. Your top should be a button down shirt, a blouse, or a turtleneck sweater. Avoid shirts and blouses with plunging necklines and nothing too tight. Tops should be conservative in color and patterns, freshly pressed and always tucked in. To play it safe, your button down shirt should be white or blue.
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If you want to wear a dress, make sure it is structured in a conservative color, hitting your knees or falling below, and pair it with a blazer or cardigan.
Model: Amrita Narine Photographer: Carl Curwen Shirt from Uniqlo for $29.95 Pant Suit from Express $98.00 (Jacket) $69.90 (Pants)
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This isn’t your dad’s suit. The slim fit suit is in, giving you a more fitted and tailored look.
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Always have a black, charcoal, or navy colored suit on hand for interviews and professional settings.
“Suits are full of joy. They’re the sartorial equivalent of a baby’s smile.” – Barney Stinson, How I Met Your Mother A white shirt contrasts with dark suits perfectly.
Tips 1.
Your tie should be well ironed without any rips or tears and should not be shiny.
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It should end at your waist.
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Though skinny ties are in, they are not appropriate for formal settings. As for wide ties, they haven’t been in style since the 90s. Shoot for a medium width to strike a middle ground.
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Your tie should be a dark color like dark blue or maroon. Solid colors are good, but a subtle pattern is okay provided it doesn’t conflict with the pattern on your shirt.
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Make sure your tie is tied neatly. A messy knot is unappealing.
“Suit Yourself”
A thoughtful tie like this patterned maroon one will complete any look.
Model: Bruce Toussaint Photographer: Carl Curwen Button Down from H&M for $14.95 Slim Fit Suit from JC Penny $75.00 (Jacket) $35.00 (Pants)
No matter where you are applying to, your best bet is to wear a classic white or blue button down shirt. These standard colors also make it easier to select a tie. Your shirt and slacks should fit well, so experiment with different fits to find one that suits your body type. Your pants should not be too long or too short. Believe it or not, it is a big deal and it speaks a lot about your professional image. Make sure they are a good length falling on your shoes appropriately. Your belt and shoes should coordinate in color and your socks should be dark and match your suit. Never tumble wash a suit, instead dry clean it once every season. The chemicals, solvents, and high temperatures ruin the threading and fabric over time. To get rid of stains, do it by hand using warm water and soap. To keep your suit looking wrinklefree, invest in a garment steamer that will keep your clothing healthy and natural looking. The next step is the tie selection which won’t always be obvious and opinions will vary. Since you won’t be wearing a patterned shirt, the spotlight will be on your tie.
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How to Tie a Tie
Interview Do’s & Don’ts
with the wide 1 Start end of tie on your right and extended a foot below the narrow end.
the wide end over the narrow end 2 Cross and turn it back underneath.
Ladies Ladies, the main rule for makeup for an interview is less is more! Too much and you might end up looking like you’re ready to go partying, and you definitely don’t want that.
Do • it up and turn 3 Bring it down through the loop.
the wide end 4 Pass around the front from left to right.
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Wear natural, light makeup: you want to be conservative not only with your color choice, but also with the amount you choose to use. If you’re wearing foundation, choose a color that matches your skin tone exactly.
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Keep your hair out of your face: while you may think it looks nicer open, many women play with their hair when they are nervous, which can be incredibly distracting. So if you have bangs, clip them back and make sure your face is clear of hair.
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Be confident and wear your smile! Interviewers want to see that you believe in yourself because it gives them a reason to believe in you!
bring it up 5 Then, through the loop.
Bring it through the knot in front. Then, carefully tighten and draw it up to your collar.
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It’s best to avoid: too much mascara, heavy eyeliner, bright colors (whether it be on your eyes, lips, or nails), and anything with glitter.
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Wear a heavy perfume: you do not want the scent to be too overpowering for the interviewer. It would be best to test out the scent before the interview. Ask a family member or friend if they think it’s too strong or if it’s just enough.
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Add a watch and/or cuff links to elevate your look.
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Make sure you are cleanly shaved and well groomed.
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Match your belt with your shoes.
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Avoid heavy cologne: you don’t want your scent to be overpowering, but you do want to smell good. Keep it light, fellas!
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If you have piercings, play it safe and take them off.
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BARUCH COMMUNITY
THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE (OSL) The Office of Student Life strives to develop the co-curricular college experience for Baruch students through a rich array of diverse educational programs, opportunities for leadership and civic engagement, club and organization development, and community building. By encouraging students to participate in active and ethical leadership opportunities, engaging with students in social responsibility, fostering active and responsible student clubs and organizations, and embracing a diverse set of programs that celebrate Baruch’s rich multicultural heritage, Student Life at Baruch College contributes to the physical, emotional and spiritual development of students.
Adventure Weekend: Go Beyond
Each semester a new adventurous experience is offered over a weekend to Baruch students. Hiking, mountain climbing, survival camping, and canoing are only a few of the possibilities. The trips are challenging, but you will receive all the support you need from the trained staff. If you are interested in stepping outside your comfort zone then Adventure Weekend is for you!
Service Learning Trip
This experience combines community service and learning about relevant social issues into one dynamic trip. Small groups of Baruch students led by the Student Life staff travel to cities like Washington DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and upstate New York. Students have helped build houses, serve meals to the homeless, clean up flood disaster zones, and provide educational programs while learning about relevant social justice issues like race, housing, and the environment.
Leadership Weekend
The Annual Student Leadership Weekend is a premier event in the fall semester that is open to all undergraduate students who are involved in some form of leadership. Students will participate in high energy experiential activities
that will develop leadership skills, build confidence, build character, and expand your network. Each year a new theme is chosen based on nationwide best practices and what is relevant to Baruch students to guide the training sessions. Sign up early as the weekend is limited to 100 participants and fills up quickly.
T.E.A.M. Baruch
T.E.A.M. Baruch is a student leadership development program facilitated by Student Life to help students develop their leadership potential. This training program challenges students to learn more about themselves through intense self awareness exercises that focus on team dynamics. Successful completion of the program will provide students with enhanced self-awareness, communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution and mediation skills. Students are then encouraged to apply for different leadership positions around the school like: Freshmen Seminar Peer Mentors, Orientation Leaders, Peers Advocating Wellness Services (PAWS), Peers for Careers, and Peer Academic Advisors.
Discounts Offered by OSL
At the Office of Student Life there are a lot of services that students are offered, one being the purchase of discount movie tickets for AMC/Loews theaters. The tickets come in Gold and Silver experience. The Gold ticket can be used for new release movies, and the Gold ticket is $8.50. The Silver ticket you must wait two weekends after the movie has been released, and it is priced at $7.00. You must have exact change and your Baruch ID to purchase these tickets. Students and staff can only purchase six tickets every seven days. The great deal about these tickets is that they don’t expire. They are for life! The Student Life office is located in room 2-210.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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DIRECTORY AMERICAN
CAFES
1. Mike’s Papaya & Pizza ($) (212) 473-8900
1. myWaycup Coffee ($$) (646) 368-1083
2. Bagel Express III ($) (212) 213-4700
2. Starbucks ($) (212) 254-2794
3. Mike’s Pizza ($) (212) 532-5196
3. Gregory’s Coffee ($$) (212) 979-8600
4. Popeye’s ($) (212) 725-7033
4. Starbucks ($) (212) 598-9651
5. Subway ($) (212) 213-8506
5. Dunkin’ Donuts ($) (212) 686-1500
6. Gramercy Star Cafe ($) (212) 505-3663
6. Chock Full o’Nuts ($) (212) 388-9980
7. Gramercy Grill ($) (212) 505-3663
SPANISH
BARUCH DISTRICT Baruch District is a student discount program offered and managed by The Undergraduate Student Government of Baruch College that provides the opportunity to partner with restaurants and venues in our community. This helps strengthen our communal ties and better extends the walls of Baruch College to the Gramercy and Flatiron neighborhoods by promoting the small businesses within the vicinity of our school. At participating locations across Manhattan, Baruch students can present their Baruch ID card upon purchase and receive a 10% discount. The bearcat paw represents venues that are a part of Baruch District on the Directory (left) Other restaurants and venues that participate in Baruch District are listed below:
8. Primehouse ($$$) (212) 824-2600
1. La Posada Mexican ($$) (212) 213-4379
9. Blue Smoke ($$) (212) 447-7733
The Stand Comedy Club 239 3rd Avenue (btwn E 19th St & E 20th St) Student price $5 ticket & 10% off food/drink *Reservation required*
2. Chipotle ($$) (212) 673-6904
10. Bread & Tulips ($$$) (212) 532-9100
Applebee’s 205 West 50th Street (btwn Broadway & 7th Ave)
3. Dos Caminos ($$) (212) 294-1000
11. Pret ($$) (212) 473-2670
Qdoba Mexican Grill 12 W 23rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave)
4. Wahoo’s Fish Taco ($$) (212) 466-3330
12. Sunflower Diner ($$) (212) 532-8171
Big Daddy’s Diner 239 Park Ave S (btwn E 19th St & E 20th St)
5. New Taco & Tortilla King ($) (212) 679-8882
Wok Station 34 Lexington Avenue (btwn E 23rd St & E 24th St)
13. Atomic Wings ($) (212) 420-9464 14. Cafe CNN ($$) (212) 254-0444 15. Forcella’s ($$) (212) 448-1116
JAPANESE 1. East ($$) (212) 889-2326 2. Terakawa Ramen ($$) (212) 777-2939
MIDDLE EASTERN 1. Shawarma Grill ($) (212) 683-1705 2. Bamiyan ($$) (212) 481-3232
THAI 1. Little Basil ($$) (212) 689-1444
VIETNAMESE 1. Luu’s Baguette ($) (212) 679-8881
CHINESE 1. Jimmy’s House ($) (212) 725-7888 2. Di Di Dumpling ($) (212) 388-1317 3. Great Sichuan on 3rd ($$) (212) 686-8866
INDIAN 1. Saravanaa Bhavan ($$) (212) 679-0204 2. Baluchi’s ($$) (212) 679-3434
DESSERT 1. Pinkberry ($$) (212) 685-4301 2. Yogurt City ($$) (646) 374-4053
ASIAN FUSION 1. Incredi ($$) (212) 532-2848
Lin’s Chinese Restaurant 32 23rd St (btwn Park Ave S & Madison Ave) *$10 minimum to receive 10% off* Fava 203 E 26th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave)
SPORTS AT BARUCH MENS BASEBALL 2013
CUNYAC, Second Place
2012
CUNYAC, Champion
2011
CUNYAC, Second Place
2010
CUNYAC, Second Place
2009
CUNYAC, Champion
SOFTBALL 2012
CUNYAC Champions
2011
CUNYAC, Second Place
2010
CUNYAC Champions
2008
CUNYAC, Second ECAC Semifinalist Place
Head Coach: Jose Torres
Overall 2013 recorded: 19-18
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CUNYAC Champions
NCAA First Round
2011-12
CUNYAC Champions
NCAA First Round
2010-11
CUNYAC Champions
NCAA First Round
2009-10
CUNYAC Champions
2008-09 2007-08
NCAA Regionals
Head Coach: Jose Negroni
Overall 2013 recorded: 20-18
2012-13
NCAA Regionals
MEN’S BASKETBALL 2012-13
CUNYAC Semifinals
2011–12
CUNYAC, Semifinals
2009–10
CUNYAC Semifinals
NCAA First Round
2008-09
CUNYAC, Second NCAA First Round Place
CUNYAC Champions
NCAA Second Round
2005-06
CUNYAC, Second NCAA First Round Place
CUNYAC Champions
NCAA First Round
ECAC Metro Champions
Head Coach: John Alesi Overall 2013 recorded: 17-11
Finished Nationally Ranked #22 by USA Today Div. III Coach’s Poll 2013 Overall 2012–2013 recorded: 26-3
ECAC Metro Quarter finalist
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY CUNYAC Tournament Champions: 2007, 2009, 2012
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY 2011
CUNYAC, Second Place
2010
CUNYAC, Second Place
2009
CUNYAC, Second Place
2007
CUNYAC, Second Place
2006
CUNYAC, Second Place Head Coach: Matt Soja
For more information about the sports teams, visit: athletics.baruch.cuny.edu
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Head Coach: Ariadne Mui
Baruchettes
The Baruchettes is an official Dance Team at Baruch that performs at different sports games and events on campus
BARUCH COMMUNITY RESOURCES
MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
2012-13
CUNYAC Second Place
ECAC Open Qualifiers
2012-13
CUNYAC Champions
ECAC Open Qualifiers
2011–12
CUNYAC Champions
ECAC Open Qualifiers
2011–12
CUNYAC Champions
ECAC Open Qualifiers
2010-11
CUNYAC, Champions
2010-11
CUNYAC, Champions
2008-09
CUNYAC, Champions
2008-09
CUNYAC, Champions
Head Coach: Charles Lampasso
Head Coach: Charles Lampasso
Overall 2012-2013 Record: 8-1
Overall 2012-2013 Record: 9-2
WOMEN’S TENNIS CUNYAC Tournament Champions: 1985, 1988, 1989, 1997 CUNYAC Regular Season Champions: 1992, 1994 Head Coach: Florin Giuglescu Overall 2013 Record: 8-7
MEN’S VOLLEYBALL 2013
CUNYAC Champions
NCAA Final Four
2012
CUNYAC Champions
NCAA Quarterfinals
2011
CUNYAC Champions
N.E.C.V.A. Second Place
2010
CUNYAC Champions
N.E.C.V.A. Quarterfinals
2009
CUNYAC Champion
N.E.C.V.A. Final Four
Head Coach: Danial Levent Overall 2012–2013 recorded: 34-6 Nationally Ranked #3
INTRAMURAL SPORTS Spring Co-Ed Basketball
Fall Co-Ed Volleyball
Teams consist of 16 teams of 5-10 players. Practice and games are held in the gym during club hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If interested contact John Alesi in March Teams consist of eight players. Practice and games are held in the gym during club hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If interested contact John Alesi in September
MEN’S TENNIS CUNYAC Tournament Championships: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 CUNYAC Regular Season Championships: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013 NCAA Tournament Appearances: 2007 (2nd Round), 2008, 2009, 2012 (2nd Round), 2013 Head Coach: Florin Giuglescu Overall 2013 Record: 13-5
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL CUNYAC Tournament Champions: 1983, 1994, 1995, 2005, 2011, 2012 CUNYAC Regular Season Champions: 1983, 1994, 1995, 2005, 2009, 2012 NCAA Postseason Appearances: 2005, 2011, 2012 ECAC Postseason Appearances: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 2009 Head Coach: Allison Stack Overall 2013 Record: 24-11
MEN’S SOCCER CUNYAC Regular Season Championships: 1989, 2010, 2012 CUNYAC Tournament Championships: 2004, 2006, 2012 NCAA Postseason Appearances: 2004, 2006, 2012 ECAC Postseason Appearances: 2008, 2010 Head Coach: Ranford Champagnie Overall 2013 Record: 6-2
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cluBs and ORganiZatiOns
Lexicon
Lexicon members challenge their creativity in photography, graphic design, writing and videography to create a memorable yearbook for Baruch seniors. Lexicon members attend different events and programs in order to capture the moments in student life that student leaders and administration work hard to put together. Lexicon is perfect for any student who wants to develop their creative skills or wants to help organize content for the yearbook. Lexicon has been internalizing moments at Baruch since 1935.
MEDIA
NVC 3-290 LexiconBaruch@gmail.com
The Ticker
Dollars & Sense
The Ticker is a student-run newspaper of Baruch College and has been a valuable component of Baruch since 1932. It has an audience of approximately 12,500 including students, staff members, faculty and administrators. It covers all the breaking news on campus, art reviews, sports, feature stories, science and technology, latest on the business world, editorials, leisure activities and campus events. Free copies of the newspaper can be found in bins throughout the campus.
Named one of the top online magazines for the last three years, Dollars & Sense has been publishing and releasing student work since 1979. It focuses on class material or independent work. With releases in the spring of each year, this magazine is distributed to students, faculty, corporate leaders and media professionals in the New York region blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/ dollarsandsense
NVC 3-290 Editor@theticker.org
WBMB
Encounters Magazine
WBMB Radio is a New York FM station and it was founded at Baruch in 1985. At this amazing media center of Baruch, students turn themselves into show hosts, writers, graphic designers, DJs, aspiring record producers and would be comedians. It is a great place to learn the skills needed to work in the music industry. Once tuned in, music of different genres for different audiences can be heard in this station.
Encounters Magazine, Baruch’s first literary journal, has been around campus since 1994. The magazine is published once a semester and is a journal of original poetry, short stories and essays submitted by Baruch students. Encounters seeks to engage the poets and writers of Baruch college no matter what they are studying in the class room. They accept all forms of creativity: short fiction, poetry, prose, photography, sketches, paintings, sculptures, screenplays, lyrics, scripts, nonfiction, and essays.
NVC 3-280 wbmbgeneral@gmail.com
NVC 3-291 encountersbaruch@gmail.com
Media & Graphic/creative arts Advertising & Design Society (ADs)
(ADs) engages students through language, words, art, passion. Creating a diverse collection of creative visions.
Movie Makers Club
A club who makes original entertainment and movies for students, and is also interested in recruiting student actors, directors or editors with or without experience.
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(BCAS) Baruch City Advertising Society
Baruch City Advertising Society aims to promote and provide Baruch students with a better understanding of the functions of advertising.
Photography Club This club provides a friendly and inspirational environment for sharing the love of photography.
Japanese Anime Asylum
The Japanese Anime Asylum is a club for Baruch students who share a common interest in this style of animation and graphic design.
Writer’s Society
This society promotes the art of creative writing by supporting student writers.
BARUCH COMMUNITY RESOURCES athletics & Physical activity Absolute Adrenaline
Archery Club
AA is designed to encourage Baruch students to develop a healthy, fun, and active lifestyle through adventurous events.
The Archery Club gives students a chance to try the sport of Archery.
Health and Fitness Club
Soccer Club
Health and Fitness Club aims to teach students to invest in themselves, their health, and their overall well-being.
Handball Maniac
This team represents Baruch in various handball competitions and promotes fun and physical education.
Tae Kwondo Club (Baruch TKD) This club provides a community for students to learn the traditional and modern styles of the Korean martial art.
A community for soccer fans to play, watch, and bond over soccer.
Ultimate Frisbee Club
This club is for anyone interested in playing Ultimate Frisbee with other Baruch Students.
cOmPeting team/cluBs Debate Team @ Baruch The Debate Team sets out to develop and improve speaking and critical thinking skills. As a team, they compete in regional tournaments.
Roller Hockey
The Roller Hockey Club is a Eastern Collegiate Roller Hockey Association and took home the championship trophy in 2013.
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P.F.D.L. Debate Team
A debate team that competes in the Public Forum Debate League based in the Tri-State Area.
PeRfORming aRts Center Stage
Center Stage’s purpose is to bring together the acting community at Baruch through an appreciation of theatre and film throughout the ages.
Music & Performing Art Guild An organization that consists of member of different cultural backgrounds with the common passion for dance.
One Step Ahead (OSA)
Their mission is not only to bring out the enjoyment of stepping, but to remind each other of the unity within its sisterhood.
Tango Club
The Tango Club aims to alleviate stress through Argentine Tango dance sessions.
RecReatiOn Chess Club
The Chess Club provides students a place to play chess, relax, and make friends.
E-Sports Association
E-Sports Association unites students who are interested in gaming and would like to meet fellow gamers at Baruch.
The Grid
The Grid is a table top gaming club, engaging students in board games, role playing games, and card games.
sOcial Hip Hop 201
Hip Hop 201 serves as a vehicle for cultural unity and academic excellence through Hip Hop music and culture.
Fashion @ Baruch (FAB)
This clubs serves as a platform for students interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry.
miscellaneOus Chabad Club
This club aims to educate the Baruch community of the Chabad philosophy.
Sephardic Committee
This committee aims to educate Baruch students on Sephardic culture, history, and traditions.
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hOnORs sOciety Alpha Iota Delta
AID is a national honors society in Decision Sciences. It gives members a chance to enrich their professional and educational programs.
Golden Key
Beta Gamma Sigma
This honors society places an emphasis on business in the arts and sciences while focusing on business operations and academic excellence.
Phi Eta Sigma
The organization’s mission is to recognize and encourage scholars and to promote volunteering services.
A national honors society that encourages and rewards academic excellence among freshmen in universities.
Sigma Alpha Delta
Sigma Iota Epsilon
Sigma Alpha Delta is an honors society determined to making a difference in the community and improving the quality of life.
Chi Alpha Epsilon
Chi Alpha Epsilon’s mission is to credit students with outstanding academic achievements and to keep them motivated.
Psi Chi
Psi Chi is a national honors society in psychology that is aimed at encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in psychology.
This national honors society is for those who have entered or are entering the field of management.
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A globally exclusive women’s organization designed to strengthen the network among collegiate women and develop their professional and leadership skills.
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Business Technology Club
BTC aims to educate students on the latest technology in order to improve their networking and recruiting experiences in the technology field.
AIESEC
Admissions Ambassadors
Best Buddies
eXchange Support
AISEC works to bridge the gap that separates different cultures, ethnicities, religions, and countries by offering internships abroad in over 107 countries.
Best Buddies pairs people with mentally and physically disabled students by building friendships with college students.
Global Networking Society
International Student Org.
GNS seeks to bring together students of different majors with professionals of different sectors.
This club seeks to aid International Students on campus in transitioning into the campus and NYC.
Muslim Business Assoc.
SEEK Society
An organization that aims to provide Muslim Baruch Students a support and networking community consisting of students, alumni, and local business leaders.
This society brings together students of culturally and economically diverse backgrounds through professional and social development.
Student Veteran Assoc.
Transfer Student Org.
This organization helps veterans transition to Baruch serving as a support network for their needs and empowers them to succeed as undergraduates.
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TSO was founded to help transfer students get the most out of their collegiate experiences at Baruch.
Admissions Ambassadors works to familiarize new and perspective students with Baruch College and all that it has to offer.
eXchange Support’s vision is to help exchange students transition into Baruch and New York City.
Multi-Ethnic Student Assoc. The Multi-ethnic Student Association (MeSA) allows undergraduates with diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds share their experiences and address issues of cultural integration.
Student Parent Assoc.
This club serves as a support network for students who are parents in the Baruch Community.
Finance & Economics Soc. FES strives to connect Baruch students and the financial community, including Wall Street.
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American Humanics Student Ass.
American Humanics Society aims to educate, prepare, and certify college students for careers in non-profit organizations.
Creative Marketing Consulting CMC seeks to create a company setting and provides students with handson experience in marketing.
Global Cuisine Society
This club aims to connect students to try different cuisines and indulge in the history of food.
Marketers of Baruch (MoB) This club aims to make Baruch students future leaders by practicing hands-on with marketing applications and techniques.
Pre-Law Society
An organization consisting of members interested in pursuing graduate school— particularly in the legal field.
Bio-Med Society
Amnesty International
Financial Corporation
Cents Ability
The Bio-Med Society provides future professionals in the science and medicine field with resources and networking opportunities to prepare them for higher education in their desired fields.
Amnesty International strives to inspire students to make a difference for people whose human rights are denied or infringed upon.
The club’s purpose is to recreate the model of top financial institutions by engaging finance majors in case studies.
This club’s mission is to empower high school students across the country to achieve their goals through the prudent and informed management of their financial resources.
History Club
Investment Management Group
The History Club’s goal is to bring students together who are enthusiastic about history. The club holds speaker events and helps history majors plan their career.
Members manage a portfolio of financial positions across many sectors as preliminary training in investment management.
NSLS
NPLA-SA
This society encourages students to become successful in achieving their goals as leaders to make the world a better place.
Non-Profit Leadership Alliance Student Association helps students obtain their National Certification in Nonprofit Management/Leadership.
SHRM
A society that serves the needs of HR majors and students in the HR profession.
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Culinary Club @ Baruch
This club aims to understand the culinary industry by learning about the various cuisines and the business aspect behind the food industry.
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Albanian Club
Arab Alliance
The Albanian Club’s goal is to is to create an environment that fosters the diversity and understanding of the Albanian culture at Baruch College.
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Asian Cultural Exchange
African Student Association
This clubs allows an eclectic number of Asian cultures to come together to show their pride in their race and ethnicity.
This clubs represents, unifies, and empowers students of African descent while supporting their academic and professional journies.
Black Student Union
ASEDOM provides relevant events and a welcoming environment to Dominican students while promoting diversity.
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Bangladesh Student Assoc.
Bengali students with respect for their rich, native Bengali culture seek to engage their peers through various programs and events.
Bollywood Jalwa
Brazilian Student Assoc.
This club is dedicated to the South Asian film industry so they can provide students a platform to showcase their talents.
This group aims to foster the development and advancement of Brazilian students in all fields.
Caribbean Student Assoc.
Ecuadorian Club
F.U.S.I.O.N.
Hillel
Himalayan Student Society
Indian Student Association
The club brings together students from the Himalayan region in pursuit to make a better world.
ISA’s members aim to bridge the gap between Indian and non-Indian students throughout Baruch College.
Italian American Association
Japan Club
Japan Club engages students in the unique Japanese culture and businesses in the U.S. and abroad.
Korean Student Association
The members are committed to celebrating the Italian-American culture through various programs like study abroad.
Latin American Student Org.
Le Club Francais
Baruch’s Black Student Union embodies black beauty and power in order to uplift and educate Baruch students.
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ASEDOM
The purpose of the Arab Alliance is to promote awareness of the cultures and traditions of the Arab community in Baruch.
Members aim to provide awareness of the Ecuadorian culture, traditions, and customs among Baruch Students.
An organization focused on raising awareness of the many successes of the Caribbean community.
Hillel is the center for Jewish life at Baruch. Their mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish students.
LASO helps develop strong ties between students and the Latin Community.
This organization encourages and promotes French language and culture on campus through different opportunities.
F.U.S.I.O.N.’s mission is to unite and engage in harmony of all Baruch Filipino & non-Filipino students.
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KSA strives to serve Korean students on campus by providing opportunities for professional and social activities.
Mexiculture (MCU)
Mexiculture promotes the awareness of the history, struggles, and achievements of the Mexican Community.
NYC Hong Kong
Pakistani Student Association
Por Colombia
PRIDE
Polish Club
South Asian Student Assoc.
This club supports incoming students from Hong Kong while raising awareness on the culture and customs of Hong Kong.
PSA celebrates the culture and livelihood of Pakistan with various events.
PRIDE is an organized group of students working together to benefit the school and the Latino community.
An organization dedicated to expanding student knowledge of Polish traditions, customs, and values.
S.O.C.A.
Taiwanese Student Assoc.
An organization focused on celebrating the achievements of the Caribbean Community
United Chinese Language Assoc. UCLA strives to promote and educate Baruch students of the Chinese culture and language.
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This club serves as a bridge between the Baruch Community and Taiwanese students.
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Vietnamese Student Assoc.
This club is dedicated to promoting Vietnamese heritage among the Baruch Community.
A community for Colombian students who strive to create partnerships and services for fellow members.
An organization focused on educating the Baruch community about various South Asian cultures and issues they face.
Turkish Student Association
TSA’s leadership aims to improve the cultural, political, and social unity of Turkish and non-Turkish students at Baruch.
BARUCH COMMUNITY gReek life
Inter Greek Council The Council’s goal is to increase Greek presence and awareness within the Baruch community.
Alpha Phi Delta
APD is an ItalianAmerican fraternity with a belief that academics, athletics, and a social atmosphere are all essential to college life.
Zeta Phi Alpha
This sorority’s philosophy centers around women who are passionate, driven, and dedicated to their goals and beliefs.
Lambda Nu Sigma
This fraternity unites males and females by creating a strong bond and valuing diversity, talent, and leadership.
Pi Delta Psi Their mission is to cultivate the progression of an individual through academic achievement, cultural awareness, righteousness, friendship, and loyalty.
Alpha Phi Omega APO is a co-ed service fraternity that provides its members with the opportunity to develop leadership skills and provide service.
Theta Phi Gamma This sorority promotes the ideals of sisterhood, womanhood, and diversity with many philanthropic causes.
Lambda Phi Epsilon An Asian interest fraternity with a focus on serving the community and promoting academic scholarship.
Pi Sigma Epsilon Pi Sigma Epsilon is the only national fraternity in sales, marketing, and management.
Alpha Epsilon Pi
AEPI is a Jewish Fraternity that provides opportunities for Jewish men seeking the best possible collegiate and fraternity experience.
Beta Alpha Psi BAP aims to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field.
Iota Nu Delta This national fraternity carries principles of mind, body, and soul with the assurance of eternal brotherhood.
Lambda Phi Upsilon This a sorority aspires to address, combat and attempt to resolve issues women face.
Sigma Beta Rho Through the years, Sigma Beta Rho has carried out their ideals of society, brotherhood, and remembrance beyond original objectives.
Alpha Kappa Delta Phi Their purpose is to promote sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, and Asian awareness in the college and the community.
Alpha Kappa Psi Their purpose is to promote sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, and Asian awareness in the college and the community.
Beta Phi Sigma Beta Phi Sigma’s mission is to support the voices of women and children in the community.
Kappa Phi Lambda Kappa Phi Lambda is an organization that embraces leadership, service, cultural diversity, academic excellence, and sisterhood.
Kappa Phi Alpha The first Asian interest Sorority established on the grounds of leadership, scholarship, and social development.
Lambda Upsilon Lambda (La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon
This fraternity aims to unite men in brotherhood to serve the Latino Community.
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Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sigma Lambda Upsilon is a Latina-based sorority aimed at promoting sisterhood, leadership, academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and service.
Delta Sigma Pi Delta Sigma Pi is a professional business fraternity that fosters academic and professional growth for its members.
Nu Alpha Phi A fraternity that focuses on the 8 Principles of Brotherhood: Unity, Discipline, Service, Pride, Professionalism and Leadership.
Sigma Sigma Rho This sorority defines sisterhood amongst South Asian women and a belief of unity for their cultural beliefs and values.
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cOmmunity seRvice and chaRity Challah for Hunger
Circle K
College Against Cancer
Daejayon-Green World
ECO Club
Food Matters at Baruch
CfH aims to raise awareness and collect money for hunger and disaster relief by selling various flavored challah breads.
This club aims to raise awareness about environmental issues that affect our daily lives by relating them to our beliefs.
LYHEP LYHEP gathers Latino and other minority college students that are passionate about improving education for low income students, especially those of Latino origin.
Sustainability Club
This club’s mission is to unite a group of student-business leaders to promote sustainability in business.
Circle K is part of the Kiwanis International organization with a focus on helping children between ages 6 and 13.
CAC is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to ending cancer.
The ECO Club brings together students who share concern for the environment in order to better the world we live in.
Food Matters at Baruch focuses to unite students who care about food. Their purpose is to discuss food and policies who care about eating healthy.
Operation Smile
Pursuit of Happiness
Thaakat
The CESO
An organization where students raise funds and educate others about children born with facial deformities.
An organization working to help the homeless community through various initiatives.
The CESO plans to positively influence the community by arranging weekly community service events.
Thaakat plans to increase charitable and volunteer events in Baruch.
sOcial aWaRness and advOcacy DREAM Team This club provides students with resources and information regarding immigration and education and is a safe haven for DREAMERS.
WISHES Baruch
WISHES aims to promote awareness about domestic violence and offers a safe haven for victims.
G.L.A.S.S.
Solutions Across Borders
The purpose of G.L.A.S.S. is to provide a safe haven for people within the LGBTQIA Community and spread awareness of the issues they face.
A club that engages students with weekly discussions to discover solutions for border dilemmas.
WEST
Young Americans for Liberty
WEST focuses on empowering women by developing their gifts, talents, and leadership abilities.
An organization dedicated to promote individual, civil, economic, and political liberties.
Hindu Student Association
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship IVCF exists to promote a community that transforms students, renews Baruch, and develops world changers.
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Chinese Christian Fellowship Their purpose is to help spread the word of God and to provide a comfortable environment for Christians on campus.
Korean Campus Crusade
KCC is a Christian club that helps students develop personal relationships with God and grow as disciples of Jesus. United Sikh Association (USA) The purpose of this club is to create awareness about the Sikh religion at Baruch.
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The club fosters a community for students to learn about the Hindu faith as well as appreciate the coexistence of all faiths.
Muslim Student Association
MSA aims to build awareness of Islam and provide a community for Muslim students in Baruch.
Women In Islam
This club’s mission is to empower women by helping them gain the true knowledge and practice of Islam.
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This club is dedicated to provide a community for Buddhist students and to help others understand Buddhism.
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NABA supports people of color by furthering their educational and professional aspirations in the business field.
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Baruch Toastmasters
This club gives students a chance to learn more about the business world and to help explore and prepare for future careers with workshops, networking events, lectures, and more.
NABA
This club aims to expose students to the world of entrepreneurship by participating in competitions and finding the proper resources needed for a successful startup.
AIB
Jewish Business Leaders
This club aims to educate students about business standards and existing exams for their future professional needs.
Start-Up Factory
ALPFA
This group aims to provide actuary majors with resources and guidance to help achieve their goals.
The NY MIA’s main goal is to expose students to the diversity of music and the industry through seminars, discussions, and networking.
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Real Estate Society (RES)
This club offers opportunities for Baruch students in the field of the Real Estate Market.
Wall Street Club
Women In Business
Bottom Up
Grassroots
This club aims to educate students about the different fields of the financial services industry through events and workshops.
ALPFA aims to expand Latino leadership by providing students with access to various resources and professional opportunities.
The Association for International Business promotes student-directed learning events in the global scene.
Ascend is a professional organization that aims to help members gain leadership roles in Global Businesses for Pan-Asians.
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Actuarial Science Society
This club helps Baruch students overcome their fear of public speaking by practicing and receiving helpful feedback.
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Mock Trial
This club helps students prepare for an intercollegiate mock trial tournament and participate in simulated courtroom trials.
PRSSA
PRSSA is a community of public relations and communications professionals worldwide, connecting students to members.
VITA
Certified students offer free tax help for individuals who cannot afford a tax preparer including Baruch students.
WIB aims to provide women with the resources and training necessary to become successful leaders in the business world.
POlitical Bottom Up supports student led activism, leadership development, and civic engagement to promote social justice.
Grassroots aims to explore politics and political action via thorough discussions about local, state, and national politics.
IMPACT
Members of IMPACT aim to widen students’ understanding of Public Affairs and the diverse career opportunities within the field.
BeyOnd BaRuch Financiers w/o Borders
Every semester, Financiers without Borders recruits volunteers who wish to go abroad to help small businesses in developing countries.
Model United Nations
This club aims to increase student knowledge of the globalism through the view of the United Nations.
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CLUB LIFE EVENTS Encounters’ Spring Issue Release Each Spring, Encounters hosts a reception to celebrate the release of their new issue of Encounters Magazine. Student writers also take the stage to read aloud their newly published work!
Absolute Adrenaline: Paintball
One of the most colorful events that takes place off campus every year is undoubtedly Absolute Adrenaline’s outdoor paintball event. Chock full of colors, this event is open to everyone and anyone looking to get out and get pumped.
Student Life: Battle of Lexington Battle of Lex is the most anticipated sporting event at Baruch. Every February, students get together to watch the double-header basketball game,of Baruch’s very own Bearcats in the ARC gym. The fans also compete head-to-head in the ultimate fan contest, competing to win prizes like iPads and gift cards.
Women In Business’s Dress for Success: WIB’s annual fashion show shows students how to dress for different business situations. All of the models are Baruch students!
African Student Association: Taste of Africa The African Student Association gives the Baruch community “a taste of Africa” through country-specific performances, food, and fashion.
Relay for Life Help fight Cancer by joining the American Cancer Society at Baruch’s annual Relay for Life event. Donations are collected year-long and in April, Baruch students spend a whole night participating in a walkathon and raising money in order to promote cancer awareness.
Transfer Student Organization: End of the Year Party
At the end of every year, TSO throws a party to celebrate the end of another academic year with a fun and festive theme.
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United Chinese Language Association: Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is celebrated every year at Baruch thanks to UCLA’s continuous dedication to Chinese culture. This event showcases great performances and great cuisine.
AIESEC: Global Village
G.L.A.S.S.: Freakfest Come join G.L.A.S.S. and USG for this Halloween costume party to celebrate the end of LGBTQIA month.
greekweek
AISEC puts together a celebration of Baruch’s diverse student body through a collaboration with all of the cultural clubs on campus. There is always food, performances, activities, and cultural displays.
Greek Week
Greek Week is the club fair of Greek Life. Specifically for fraternities and sororities, this event allows students to experience an entire showcase of Greeks at Baruch.
Accounting Society: Luncheon Anyone with an interest in accounting should take this great opportunity to network with professionals from the top four accounting firms and other companies as well as their peers.
GNS: Leadership Series
Learn how to become a true leader with GNS’s Leadership Series. Professionals in many fields are invited to talk to students about the meaning and role of leadership in organizations.
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Caribbean Student Association: Fashion Show Each Spring for Caribbean Appreciation Week, CSA hosts their annual fashion show to display the trends in the Caribbean culture and talents of students through modeling and performances.
Black Student Union: Fashion Show Join the Black Student Union in their annual fashion show that highlights the rich African American culture through student models. The night is filled with special performances by students and special guests.
Japan Club: West Meets East Matsuri Celebrate the fusion of Japanese and American culture with a show hosted by the Japan Club. There are special performances by various professionals and Baruch students. Students can also enjoy unique (and wacky) Japanese treats.
Phi Eta Sigma: Masquerade Ball: The Masquerade Ball entices students every year with its seductive theme and great music. A fun, social environment that helps raise money for Relay for Life.
Spring Fling
Spring Fling is always hosted on the first Thursday in May on Baruch College Plaza during club hours. Various organizations such as Student Life, WBMB, USG, and clubs collaborate to pull off a memorable afternoon filled with entertainment, attractions, and giveaways.
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PSA: Junoon Night
SASA: Fall Formal
Every year, the Pakistani Student Association invites all CUNY students to a fashion show and party that highlights their country’s dynamic culture.
The South Asian Student Association and Iota Nu Delta Fraternity partner together, each fall to throw a CUNY-wide formal event for students with a different theme every year.
Club Fair
An annual showcase of all the clubs and student organizations Baruch has to offer.
Turkish Student Association: A Night in Anatolia TSA’s biggest annual event, A Night in Anatolia, celebrates Turkish culture with a night of food, music, Turkish coffee, dessert, and a number of special performances.
F.U.S.I.O.N.: Fused F.U.S.I.O.N. showcases the talents of Filipino Americans in their annual Fused event which incorporates various performances that specialize in music, spoken word, and dance. MSA and WII: Islamic Awareness Night With all the unfortunate events occurring around the Muslim world, MSA and WIB throw an event to shed light on the religion of Islam and clear up common misconceptions that have arisen in people’s minds.
Annaul ALPFA Banquet Baruch students are invited to join Alpfa partnering corporations and other college chapters in their annual Business Banquet. This event is held at the end of the year to celebrate successful professionals and student leaders.
Intervasity Christian Fellowship: Baruch Live Every year, IVCF throws a free concert that invites popular Christian rock, rap, pop, and spoken word artists to Baruch.
Winter Carnival: The Winter Carnival is a street fair on East 25th Street marking the beginning of the Spring Semester. Hosted by Student Life and USG.
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HERITAGE MONTHS
Latino Heritage Month (LHM)
From mid-September to mid-October, Baruch celebrates the Latino heritage of its students through live entertainment, Latino-flavored cuisine, and panel discussions on the history and influence of Latino culture in the 21st Century. Events such as Calentura: Ignite the Stage and ¡Carnaval! feature Latino dances and music, while other events such as the DREAM Debate encourage a political discussion and action among Baruch students.
LGBTQIA History Month
October celebrates the diverse LGBTQIA Community in America. Parties and events, such as a pride parade, panels, speaker events, and the Freakfest party to celebrate the LGBTQIA community. The history month aims to spread awareness of the LGBTQIA community’s contributions to society and the problems they still face by focusing on the political, social, and educational issues most important to Baruch College’s LGBTQIA community.
Black History Month
Women’s History Month
Asian Pacific Heritage Month
Caribbean Week
Black History Month at Baruch College honors the black community and highlights the significant economic, political, and social issues that impact the black community. During the month, students will be able to explore and gain an understanding of this storied cultural history. Annual events include an annual fashion show, a gala, Divine Nine, and an open forum on black empowerment.
April is dedicated to the Asian and Pacific-American community at Baruch. Events such as East Meets West Matsuri, Taste of Asia and the Art & Film Festival highlight the richness and diversity of Asian culture through art, live performances, delicious food, and discussions on the meaning of Asian-American identity in today’s world.
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March commemorates Women’s History Month at Baruch. Events reflect upon the remarkable contributions and success of women who worked tirelessly to achieve their dreams despite prejudices. This month also features Baruch’s annual Pearls of Wisdom, a celebratory dinner that features several female speakers sharing their “pearls of wisdom” with students. Other annual events include the Phenomenal Women’s Dinner and a celebration of International Womens Day.
Caribbean Week is a week of West Indian cultural appreciation for the Caribbean community at Baruch College. The week includes annual events like an opening ceremony, Cari-Baruch, an intramural soccer tournament, and a cultural fashion show. Activities throughout the week display the vibrancy and diversity of the Caribbean islands and promises to educate, engage, and inspire Baruch students and staff of Caribbean heritage.
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USG’S ANNUAL EVENTS
Interfaith Holiday Party
USG, along with Baruch’s many faith-based organizations, host a party together to celebrate the various holidays with the different religious communities at Baruch College. Together, we all dine and learn about the different religious holidays through interactive entertainment put together by student leaders.
Bearcats On Ice
At the beginning of every Spring semester, USG rents the ice-skating rink at Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan exclusively for Baruch students. Students get to enjoy an evening of free ice skating with their friends, making for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Baruch’s Got Talent
This annual show allows Baruch students to feature their various talents in arts and entertainment and to compete with their peers for an ultimate prize. Judges are comprised of student leaders and faculty.
Bernies Awards Show
At the end of every year, USG hosts its annual Bernies Awards Show for club life at Baruch College. USG awards clubs and organizations for their year worth of hard work and dedication in making the Baruch community better.
Baruch Bash
Celebrate the end of another year with USG’s annual Baruch Bash Party that is hosted at an off campus venue. Dress to impress and enjoy a night of entertainment, music, food, and fun with the entire school.
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What is USG? W
e, The Undergraduate Student Government of Baruch College (USG), are the governing body representing undergraduate students at Baruch College. To ensure an inclusive community, we host and co-sponsor various largescale events and parties. We create initiatives and programs to fulfill the needs of students and we are responsible for representing student interests on various college-wide committees with the school’s top administrators regarding policies that shape our school. In addition, we advocate on behalf of both Baruch and CUNY students to legislators in Albany every year regarding higher educational needs. To do all of this, we directly manage a budget of more than $1 million, derived from the Student Activity Fee that all undergraduate students pay as a part of their tuition. We are also responsible for funding, regulating, and supporting student clubs and organizations in their missions at Baruch. We realize that we’re not the only organization in this school who wants to reach out to the everyday student with social, cultural, educational, and professional experiences on campus. Therefore, we focus on being the backbone to student clubs in order to help each of them with their unique missions. We think it goes without saying that if we work together with club leaders to ensure club life’s prosperity, we will help student life prosper. We look forward to partnering with clubs and departments to help throw more quality and diverse events to engage every student—the everyday student. We want Baruch students to graduate satisfied with their undergraduate experience. More importantly, we want them to feel readily prepared to enter the job market. We want more opportunities, services, and programs that will not only make our campus a more enjoyable place, but a place that will empower students to reach for their dreams. So look forward to a fun, supportive, and inspirational year!
ELECTIONS The student body elects all Executive Board Members, Vice Presidential Senators, Representative Senators, University Student Senators, and Board Members in April for the following academic year. Students can choose to run independently or with a party/slate by submitting a declaration of candidacy form to the Office of Student Life (OSL). The Student Election Review Committee (SERC) is comprised of faculty and students that monitors USG elections to ensure a fair election for all candidates. Above, from left-to-right: Vanesa Aguilar (Secretary), Henry Ma (Executive Vice President), Farhana Hassan (President), Santiago A. Gomez Flor (Treasurer)
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SAM SHIVRAJ
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
DANIEL EDWARD
CAMPUS AFFAIRS
The Academic Affairs Committee represents the academic interests of Baruch College students at college-wide committee meetings that consist of faculty, administrative, and student representatives. These collegewide committees meet periodically and are responsible for everything from teacher evaluations to curriculum changes.
The Campus Affairs Committee is responsible for two vital aspects of the Baruch College campus. The first responsibility of the committee is to help clubs and organizations throw successful parties and events. In addition to creating a social atmosphere for the campus, the committee also works to improve the facilities on campus that affect the students’ college experience.
This committee is also responsible for organizing academically themed events and initiatives. Events include panel discussions and USG’s bi-annual events such as the Textbook Flea Market and Registration Domination.
This year’s committee will coordinate and host events and parties that will cater to various audiences and interests. We want students to not only enjoy their college experience, but to have the opportunity to use facilities that are up to par with those found at top-tier institutions.
If you would like to understand how the college is administered on an academic level, represent the academic interests of students, or help put together events, contact Vice President of Academic Affairs Samyuktha Shivraj at Samyuktha.Shivraj@usgbaruch.com.
MICHAEL HARRIS
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
The Legislative Affairs Committee works to inform students about the issues that arise in the federal, state, and local governments that affect them. Since 2013 is an election year for New York City, the committee will work to inform students about the various candidates running to represent constituents at the state and city levels. The committee encourages and helps students register on campus to vote. The committee will also organize trips to Albany in efforts to lobby in the interest of education and to network with our city, state, and federal officials. If you are passionate about law and policy and this committee’s goals, contact Vice President of Legislative Affairs Michael Harris at Michael.Harris@usgbaruch.com.
If you are interested in event planning or care about keeping our school comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, contact Vice President of Campus Affairs Daniel Edward at Daniel.Edward@usgbaruch.com.
AJ JAIKARANSINGH
STUDENT SERVICES
The Student Services Committee is dedicated to finding creative solutions to enrich the everyday student’s college experience. The committee works to offer various events and initiatives that appeal to all kinds of students and to address their needs and concerns, since all students pay a student activity fee. Prospective events this year include book readings, coffee socials, ice-skating, a comedy show, and a concert. Another important task this year is to promote and monitor baruchproblems.com. The committee also works closely with the Inter-Club Affairs Committee. With over 170 clubs tackling different needs for students, our partnership indirectly helps to benefit the “everyday students.” In that regard, the Student Services Committee assists both new and existing clubs in reaching their full potential by coordinating co-sponsorships between clubs and USG. This committee allows room for a lot of creativity and flexibility for students of all majors and interests. If you are interested in joining this committee, contact Vice President of Student Services Sasenath ‘AJ’ Jaikaransingh at Sasenath.Jaikaransingh@usgbaruch.com.
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Meet the Rest of the Team SARANSH KHANNA
APPEALS
The Appeals Committee works diligently to review requests for additional funding by a student club or organization. This committee is also responsible for distributing those funds fairly and effectively. Clubs and organizations submit these requests throughout the school year for various reasons. Due to the sensitive nature of allocating such funds, it is important that the committee be impartial when deciding such funds. Being a member of the appeals committee is a great opportunity for a student to learn how budgets work, meet with student leaders, and learn valuable interpersonal skills. All majors are encouraged to join this committee, but it is especially rewarding for finance and accounting majors who are able to apply what they learn in the classroom and use it as hands-on experience. If you are interested in joining this committee, contact Chair of Appeals Saransh Khanna at Saransh.Khanna@usgbaruch.com. Saransh.Khanna@usgbaruch.com.
ROBI BAAZASHVILI
FINANCE
It is the job of the Finance Committee to fairly allocate funds, based on merit, to student clubs and organizations. It is the job of members of this committee to stay in touch with clubs and evaluate how their budgets are spent in order to ensure efficiency through proper spending. Members also attend club events to observe the execution of the events in order to ensure efficient spending. All majors are encouraged to join this committee, rewarding to finance and accounting majors who are they learn in the classroom. If you have any questions to join this committee, contact Chair of Finance Robert Robert.Baazashvili@usgbaruch.com.
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OLAVO DE PAULA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Professional Development Committee is a new addition to USG because we realize it is important students graduate feeling confident and satisfied with the preparation they’ve received at Baruch College. The committee will work closely with clubs and departments in order to advance their missions to offer opportunities to network with professionals, hear from companies and industry leaders, and to develop the skills necessary to obtain a satisfactory job. The committee will also host professional events, such as speaker-series, panel discussions, networking events, and workshops. In order to do this, we want to utilize the Baruch Young Alumni Network and the diverse array of extremely knowledgeable professors at Baruch College. This committee is for anyone who is experienced or interested in event planning for professionallythemed events. If you’re interested in helping Baruch students grow professionally, contact Chair of Professional Development Olavo De Paula at Olavo.DePaula@usgbaruch.com.
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JACKIE LUU
INTER-CLUB AFFAIRS
The Inter-Club Affairs Committee is a new addition to USG because we realize it is vital for clubs and organizations to have an outlet that can advocate for its needs and concerns. The members of this committee are responsible for maintaining a positive relationship between clubs and USG by helping club life at Baruch prosper. An important role of this committee will be to attend events throughout the year in order to make proper evaluations for USG’s annual Bernie’s Awards Show. This committee functions as a sub-committee of the Student Services Committee. Since their combined goal is to assist club life—a vital part of USG’s mission—together, they can further the everyday student’s experience at Baruch College. The committee’s support will help result in better quality events on campus by using club budgets efficiently and will further engage the student body. All students are encouraged to join this committee, but especially those who want to help club life at Baruch thrive. For more information, contact Chair of Inter-Club Affairs Jackie Luu at Jackie.Luu@usgbaruch.com.
JILLIAN SPRINGER
MARKETING
The Marketing Committee plays a vital role in USG. The majority of all USG committees depend on it to promote their causes around campus. It is also the responsibility of the committee to help promote the various events, programs, and school-related affairs happening on campus to the student body. Becoming a member of the Marketing Committee is a great opportunity for those who major in or have an interest in marketing, graphic design, producing/directing, and/or video-editing. The committee is always searching for those who are interested in contributing creative designs and ideas to reinforce the efforts of USG. We hope to break the current barriers of marketing to the student body by implementing innovative methods and creative designs. If you are interested and want to learn more about the marketing committee, contact the Chair of Marketing Jillian Springer at Jillian.Springer@usgbaruch.com.
YOUR REPRESENTATIVE SENATORS
From left-to-right: Nusaybah Quasem (Nusaybah.Quasem@usgbaruch.com), Jake Gsell (Jacob.Gsell@usgbaruch.com) Annie Sourbis (Annie.Sourbis@usgbaruch.com), Judy Chen (Judy.Chen@usgbaruch.com), Axelle Bougouma (Axelle.Bougouma@usgbaruch.com), Allen Meyerovich (Allen.Meyerovich@usgbaruch.com), and Kirill Gourov (Kirill.Gourov@usgbaruch.com)
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Role of the Senators There are seventeen Senators in The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) where each represents 1,000 undergraduates at Baruch. Every Tuesday evening, the Senators and the Executive Board of USG meet to discuss various topics. These topics range from club budgets and co-sponsorships with clubs to improving facilities within the campus. Nine of the Senators lead a committee which report to the Executive Board and the entire Senate at every USG meeting. A large amount of the work is divided between the committees, but individual senators also spearhead projects of their own. Senators play an important role in getting things done, not just for USG, but for all of student life at Baruch College.
University Student Senate Two senators from the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) are chosen to be University Student Senate (USS) delegates, including two alternates. The USS delegates are responsible for representing Baruch College CUNY-wide by representing student interests before the Board of Trustees. The delegates carry out these tasks by lobbying elected officials in all levels and branches of government on behalf of students. In addition to advocating before the Board of Trustees and elected officials, the USS handles a steering committee that consists of a Chairperson and nine Vice-Chairs.
Cynthia Roldan USS Senator Cynthia.Roldan @usgbaruch.com
David E. Montesdeoca USS Senator David.Montesdeoca @usgbaruch.com
Farhana Hassan USS Alternate Farhana.Hassan @usgbaruch.com
Jean Bouda USS Alternate Jean.Bouda @usgbaruch.com
The Boards of USG
1. Communications Board: Four students review and recommend annual budget allocations for the various publications and communication facilities to the Budget Committee of the Association. 2. Athletic Board: Three students make recommendations and provide oversight for the expenditure of student activity fees for athletic purposes. 3. Student Center Board: Three students make recommendations for the regulations and programs of the Student Center and provide fiscal oversight. 4. Board of Directors – Baruch College Association (BCA): Four members and faculty deal with issues and make decisions regarding USG, media entities, and the Office of Student Life (OSL). 5. Board of Directors – Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation: Three student representatives and faculty deal with the school’s revenue and expenses while managing funding for certain areas of the school. 6. Faculty/Student Disciplinary Committee: Two students attend hearings about disciplining students and faculty that break school regulations. 7. Student Media Council: Three students help monitor compliance by student media entities with their respective constitutions. 8. Student Building Fund Committee: Three students help oversee the construction of Baruch’s new Student Building. 9. Student Programming Board: Four students promote and cultivate educational and social relations among students, faculty, and administrative staff of the College through a variety of initiatives. 10. Health Advisory Board: Two members work closely with the Health and Wellness Center to coordinate health related events.
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ALUMNI: SUCCESS STORIES TANVIR HOSSAIN Majors: Economics and Political Science Class of 2011 Tanvir Hossain set off to explore and backpack South Asia the day after graduating from Baruch College. He pursued a career in the developing field by joining BRAC–the largest non-governmental organization in the world–at their headquarters in Bangladesh. He was assigned to their social enterprise division and currently heads the Social Compliance and Producer Relations Department at Aarong–its flagship handicraft marketing project. At Baruch, Tanvir was elected as President of the Undergraduate Student Government in 2009. He also is a recipient of the Student Affair’s Leadership award for his contributions to the college’s student life. He hopes to pursue his masters in Business Administration and continues working globally for developing organizations economically.
JESSIE WADE LEE Major: Graphic Communications Class of 2011 Jessie Wade Lee is the Head Creative and Social Media Guru of Playbutton LLC. Playbutton LLC. is a company that produces MP3-enabled buttons that can be pinned on clothing and bags. The company is focused on musicians and other companies looking for innovative marketing strategies. Jessie works to make the world a more interesting visual place and give back to those in need.
MIN. NADJA FIDELIA Major: Political Science Class of 2002 Min. Nadja Fidelia holds a B.A. in Political Science from Baruch College, a Business Certificate from Columbia University’s Business School, and a Doctorate of Ministry in Theology from New York Theological Seminary. She was a Managing Director at Lehman Brothers for 19 years. She is also a Founding Member of Eland Capital, a division of The Williams Capital Group, L.P. She has served on the boards of the Apollo Theater Foundation, The Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Fiver Children’s Foundation, and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council.
SARA GARIBALDI Major: Marketing Class of 2002 Sara Garibaldi graduated Magna Cum Laude from Baruch with a B.B.A. in Marketing. During her time at Baruch, she was President of the Undergraduate Student Government for two years, Vice President of Public Relations for Golden Key International Honor Society, the Editor-in-Chief of Lexicon, and was the captain of the Women’s Softball team. Today, Sara is a Vice President at Ketchum, a world-leading public relations agency and currently leads the North America Gillette (P&G) business. In her career, Sara has led fully integrated marketing communications campaigns across a diverse number of industries. She has lead campaigns for brands like ABSOLUT, H&R Block, Vita Coco, Pfizer, Dunkin’ Donuts, GM, Royal Caribbean and M&M’s.
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DANIEL CLIVNER Major: Finance Class of 1985 Daniel Clivner attended Baruch College as a Baruch Scholar and graduated with a B.B.A. in Finance. He also attended St. John’s University School of Law. He is currently a Partner with Simpson Thacher & Barlett, LLP. He recently received the Frank Strassfeld Heritage Award from the Hollis Hills Jewish Center. Mr. Clivner is also a dedicated Baruch Alumni and is a Trustee of The Baruch College Fund.
KAM WONG Major: Accounting Class of 1981 Kam Wong earned his B.B.A. in Accounting from Baruch after he immigrated to the United States from Hong Kong when he was 19. He completed his M.B.A. in Finance at Dowling College with a 4.0 grade point average while working for the Municipal Credit Union as Chief Financial Officer. As of 2007, he is MCU’s President and CEO. He was also presented with Baruch College’s President’s Medal in 2011 at a reception that celebrated Baruch’s Asian-American Alumni.
CATHY AVGIRIS Major: Accounting Class of 1980 Cathy Avgiris received her B.A. in Accounting from Baruch in 1980. She is a licensed C.P.A. in New York and Pennsylvania. She is currently the Executive Vice President and General Manager for Communications and Data Services at Comcast Cable–she is the first woman to ever hold this position. She was honored with the Vanguard Award, which is the cable industry’s most prestigious honor. Some of her many honors include being named one of CableFAX’s “Most Powerful Women in Cable” and one of PINK Magazine’s “Top 15 Women in Business.”
JAMES GARY PRETLOW Major: Business Administration Class of 1972 Assemblyman Pretlow is the current chair of the New York State Assembly’s Race and Wagering committee. He is also a member of the Codes, Cities, Rules, Ways and Means, Insurance, and Steering committee. He was elected to the State Assembly in 1992 to represent Mount Vernon and Yonkers, the 89th District. Assemblyman Pretlow previously served as President of the Mount Vernon City Council. Prior to public service, he co-founded Moncur-Pretlow & Company, which offers financial planning and management consulting services.
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