Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! The Office of Alumni Relations and several partner departments across campus are working together to help you get the most out of your last 100 Days as a student and educate you about the vast community of alumni you will soon be part of.
100 Days will feature a variety of activities (fun events, giveaways, professional development, and more). Check the calendar for upcoming events and to find links to relevant information regarding graduation requirements. We look forward to welcoming you to our network of over 150,000 Baruch College alumni at Commencement.
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GRADUATION DEADLINES
APPLY FOR SPRING GRADUATION BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
APPLY FOR SUMMER GRADUATION BY FRIDAY, JUNE 15
Continue to check back on the calendar below throughout the semester to see what events have been cancelled and moved to virtual platforms as a result of COVID-19 Campus policy changes.
- Upcoming Events
- Alumni Benefits
- Career Services
- Useful Links and Contact Info
- Lexicon Yearbook Info
- New Panel
Upcoming Events
February
100 DAYS KICKOFF – FEBRUARY 12
The countdown to graduation has begun! Keep your eyes peeled for events, giveaways, and social media contests, and PRIZES!
Career Fair Prep Workshop with Peers for Careers
Location: NVC 2-190
Date: Tuesday, February 4
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Hosted by Starr Career Development Center
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
Career Fair Prep Workshop with BNP Paribas
Location: TBD
Date: Thursday, February 6
Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Hosted by Starr Career Development Center , for more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
Spring 2020 Undergraduate Job and Internship Fair
Location: NVC Gyms - Level 2
Date: Friday, February 7
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
Take Care of Yourself: Emotional Check-in
Location: NVC 3-215
Date: Thursday, February 13
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
Come enjoy a self care day with the Black Student Union and learn ways to cope with stress and anxiety
Hosted by the Black Heritage Month Committee, For more information, contact crystal.tejada@baruch.cuny.edu
FEBRUARY 20: REGISTRAR OPEN UNTIL 7PM
Wall Street Careers Panel
Location: NVC 14-220
Date: Thursday, February 20
Time: 12:30 – 2:30pm
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
Tania Speaks Entrepreneurship: Turning Pain Into A Booming Business
Location: NVC 2-140
Date: Thursday, February 20
Time: 12:30pm-2:00PM
Tania Speaks will be sharing her journey, participants will acquire the necessary skills to make money and develop creative capacity and entrepreneurial confidence.
Hosted by Field Center for Entrepreneurship. For more information, contact marlene.leekang@baruch.cuny.edu
Diversity Career Expo
Location: NVC 14th Floor
Date: Tuesday, February 25
Time: 12:00 – 3:00pm
Sponsored by STARR Career Development Center, this event is an opportunity for students to meet employers interested in recruiting diverse new talent for internships, leadership programs and entry-level positions.
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
Real Talk: The Student Process
Location: NVC TBD
Date: Wednesday, February 26
Time: 6:00-9:00PM
Come discuss the struggles and opportunities that graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in the medical field, journalism, accounting and education encounter.
For more information, contact crystal.tejada@baruch.cuny.edu
Schwarzman Scholars Program & Fellowships in Business - Information Session
Location: NVC 3-125
Date: Thursday, February 27
Time: 12:45-2:00pm
Grants for Graduate Study, Professional Development, Internships or Summer Pre-MBA programs. The Schwarzman Scholars Program in Beijing, China and other fellowships in business fields include opportunities for professional development, funding for internships, pre-MBA programs, and to fund graduate school. The presentation will give an overview of fellowships available; offer advice on selecting a fellowship opportunity; and suggest strategies on making you a competitive applicant.
Hosted by the Office of National & Prestigious Fellowships Advising, . For more information, contact valerie.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
March
Baruch and Beyond Forensic Accounting Roundtable
Location: 14-250
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 8:30-10:30am
Join our first Baruch and Beyond roundtable this semester and speak to alumni experts who: Help investigate financial fraud and criminal activities, assist companies in matters of litigation and compliance and can provide insight about a career tackling white collar crime!
Hosted by The Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement, Questions? Contact jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
Career Week Series: Real Estate Panel
Location: 137 E 22nd Street, Oak Room
Date: Tuesday, March 3
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
Webinar: The Power of Saying 'No' at Work
Location: Webinar/Zoom
Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
This workshop will explore the fears behind saying 'no', discuss the reasons why it may be necessary, and reveal strategies around having the 'no' conversations.
Hosted by The Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement, For more information, contact jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
Mentor for a Morning - MOVED TO VIRTUAL MEETING
Location: NVC 14th Floor
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 8:00AM-12:00PM
Mentor for a Morning is a speed-networking event designed for students to meet with executives and professionals from a variety of industries throughout New York City.
Hosted by Executives on Campus, For more information, contact executivesoncampus@baruch.cuny.edu.
Career Week Series: Marketing and Advertising Panel - CANCELLED
Location: NVC 14-250
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 12:30-2:00pm
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
Suit Up for Success - CANCELLED
Location: NVC 2-190 and the 2nd Floor Bearcat Den
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
Attend this fundraising event where you can donate, swap, or purchase lightly worn business attire for a low price! Questions?
Contact the Starr Career Development Center
Cover Letters Workshop - CANCELLED
**Please note that the Writing Center remains open for one-to-one online sessions**
Location: NVC8-190
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 12:30-2:00pm
In this workshop, you'll learn to closely read job ads to interpret the needs of an employer, and to write tailored cover letters (with polished, professional language) that demonstrates why you're the best candidate for the job.
Hosted by the Writing Center. For more information, contact diana.hamilton@baruch.cuny.edu
CANCELLED: WIIFM: The Key Differentiator That Will Determine Whether Your Startup Flourishes or Fails
Location: NVC 2-140
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
:Learn how to clearly, concisely, and most importantly, convincingly communicate the unique benefits of your product and services to prospective customers.
Hosted by Field Center for Entrepreneurship. For more information, Contact marlene.leekang@baruch.cuny.edu
MOVING TO A VIRTUAL FORMAT - Prestigious Scholarships for Graduate School - Information Session
Location: STAY TUNED FOR DIGITAL PLATFORM DETAILS
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 12:45PM-2:00PM
Grants for Graduate Study in the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom or Around the World. The presentation will focus on the Knight-Hennessey Graduate Scholarship to Stanford University; the Rhodes Scholarship and the Marshall Scholarship to the UK; and the Mitchell Scholarship to Ireland as well as many other funding options for graduate study around the world.
Hosted by the Office of National & Prestigious Fellowships Advising, For more information, Contact valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
MARCH 21: REGISTRAR OPEN UNTIL 7PM
Mental Health Counseling Career & Internship Fair
Location: Library Building, 7th Floor
Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 12:45PM-2:00PM
Career Fair specifically for current graduate students or alumni in Mental Health Counseling.
Hosted by Weissman Graduate Career Services. For more information, Contact elyse.mendel@baruch.cuny.edu
April
MOVING TO VIRTUAL FORMAT - Fullbright Fellowship International Exchange Programs - Information Session
Location: Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 298 514 823 ... Password: Baruch)
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 12:45PM-2:00PM
The U.S. Student Fulbright Program provides grants in ALL fields of study for graduate study, research projects or English Teaching Assistantships in a country outside the U.S. This spotlight presentation provides a detailed overview of the Fulbright program, discusses the differences between study, research and English Teaching Assistantship grants, offers advice on selecting a Fulbright destination, and reviews the Fulbright competition timeline and major application components.
Hosted by the Office of National & Prestigious Fellowships Advising, Questions? Contact: valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
Webinar: Loan Repayment Workshop
Location: Zoom Call
Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time:
Join Financial Aid Services to learn about successful federal student loan repayment strategies.
Hosted by The Office of Financial Aid Services. For more information contact thomas.kokis@baruch.cuny.edu
MOVED TO VIRTUAL FORMAT - Baruch and Beyond Roundtable – Healthcare
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 12:30PM-2:00PM
Join our final Baruch and Beyond round table discussion about Healthcare! Come speak to alumni experts about this complex field from: healthcare management, philanthropy, and medicine.
RSVP HERE and via the Zoom
Hosted by Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement. Questions? Contact: jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
APRIL 16: REGISTRAR OPEN UNTIL 7PM
MOVING TO VIRTUAL FORMAT - Fellowships for Foreign Service Careers - Information Session
Location: STAY TUNED FOR DIGITAL PLATFORM DETAILS
Date: Thursday April 23
Time: 12:45PM-2:00PM
Grants for Graduate Study for Foreign Service Careers. This presentation provides an overview of fellowships that fund graduate school for U.S. Foreign Service Careers such as the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship and the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship
Hosted by the Office of National & Prestigious Fellowships Advising, Questions? Contact: valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
Professional Strength despite Chaotic Times: Virtual Presentation with Virginia Cutchin
Location: Zoom Meeting - link sent on registration
Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
We invite you to join a special zoom presentation with alumna Virginia L. Cutchin MBA '97, who will facilitate a fluid discussion about the need for flexibility in our professional and personal aspirations amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Hosted by The Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement
Questions? Contact: jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
May
Alumni Perks: Q&A with the Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement Team
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Date: Tuesday, May 5th
Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM
Join The Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement team for a more in depth virtual discussion about what benefits and opportunities you will have as a Baruch alum!
RSVP HERE and via the Zoom
Hosted by Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement. Questions? Contact: jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
MAY 14: Day 100! Last day of spring semester classes!
MAY 21: REGISTRAR OPEN UNTIL 7PM
Alumni Benefits
Baruch College gives you so much more than just a degree. In fact, all Baruch College alumni are entitled to the following free, exclusive privileges:
- Subscription to the semiannual Baruch College Alumni Magazine (please contact us if you have not been receiving your alumni magazines; your mailing address may need to be updated.)
- Receipt of our monthly Alumni e-News and semimonthly event calendar emails
- Invitations to alumni events, on-campus lectures, conferences, and seminars
- Invitations to the Sidney Mishkin Gallery
- Discounted tickets at the Baruch Performing Arts Center using code BaruchAlumni
- A number of free Career Services provided by STARR Career Development Center
- Membership access at our affiliate partner, the Penn Club of New York
- Becker Professional Education: $1300 discount on their comprehensive CPA prep program
- FREE lifetime membership to The Five O'Clock Club. Find out more >
Additionally, if you anticipate returning to campus to take advantage of Baruch's library services and/or other resources, we recommend that you acquire an Alumni ID card (all those who graduated prior to this calendar year may obtain or re-activate their card with a contribution of $20 to the Baruch College Fund, via cash, check, or credit card). Visit the Office of Alumni Relations to obtain a verification letter and present it to the ID Center in Newman Library.
Learn more here >
Career Services
Continue to benefit from Baruch's career services and job listings!
Test Prep
CAPS (Continuing and Professional Studies) test prep for GMAT and GRE: more info here.
All Undergraduates :
- All undergraduate students can use their Starr Search account (login is the same as when you were a student). For additional information, contact the STARR Career Development Center at 646-312-1000.
Zicklin School of Business Graduate Students and Alumni:
- Alumni can continue to log in and benefit from the Zicklin Graduate Career Management Center's Career Link and other benefits (login is the same as when you were a student).
- For additional information, contact the GCMC at: 646-312-1330
School of Public Affairs Graduate Students and Alumni:
- As an alumnus, you can continue to benefit from the School of Public Affairs' Career Connect
- Contact School of Public Affairs Career Services if you require assistance
Weissman School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Students and Alumni:
- Alumni can access Symplicity job boards, with the same login as when they were students
- Free continued access to the same resources available to them as students, including: one-on-one counseling, resume/cover letter review, and invites to panels, workshops, and career fairs
- For additional information, please email: weissmangraduatecareers@baruch.cuny.edu
Vault:
Vault offers in-depth intelligence on what it's really like to work in an industry, company, or profession - and it's free to Baruch alumni. From learning employment strategies to brushing up on job-interview skills, Vault will give you the career management tools you need to succeed.
Learn more here >
Additional Information for all undergraduate alumni:
To sign up for additional alumni career services communications and programs, please contact the Starr Career Development Center by calling (646) 312-4697.
Useful Links and Contact Info
- Starr Career Center
- Financial Aid
- Health and Wellness/Counseling Center
- Registrar
- Library
- Baruch Computing and Technology Center (BCTC)
- Center for Academic Advisement
- Student Life
- SEEK Program
- International Student Service Center
- Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS)
- Office of Alumni Relations
- College Advancement
Helpful links:
- Loan history and servicer information: www.nslds.ed.gov
- Loan repayment information including loan forgiveness programs: https://studentaid.ed.gov
Lexicon Yearbook Info
Lexicon is the official yearbook of Baruch College, a student-run organization. To order your copy and learn more about Lexicon's yearbook, please click here.
New Panel
Countdown to End of Spring Semester:
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