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 160,000 Baruch College alumni at Commencement.
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GRADUATION DEADLINES
APPLY FOR SPRING GRADUATION BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
*Please note, events are still being held virtually throughout the semester.
See below for event details*
Upcoming Events
February
100 DAYS KICKOFF – FEBRUARY 16 - virtual
The countdown to graduation has begun! Keep your eyes peeled for events, giveaways, and social media contests, and PRIZES!
Career Fair Prep Workshop with Employers
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, February 4
Time: 12:30-2PM
At this workshop students will learn how to make the most of a Career Fair including how to prepare, what to expect, techniques to make yourself stand-out in a positive way, and how to follow up with companies afterward.
Hosted by Starr Career Development Center
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
Wall Street Careers Panel
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, February 9
Time: 12:30pm-2:00p
Learn about careers on Wall Street from a panel of industry experts and Baruch alumni
Hosted by Starr Career Development Center .
For more information contact the Starr Career Development Center
Entrepreneurial Lunch & Learn- Engineering World-Class Startup Teams
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 12:30-1:30PM
Does your team have what it takes to beat the odds? Advances in AI have created breakthroughs in behavioral sciences. These new technologies can help startups develop the cultural and behavioral traits of the world's best companies. In this program, you will learn how AI can help you and your company become more resilient, innovative, and mentally tough.
Hosted by the Field Center.
Project Starr: Get Hired!
Location: TBD
Date: Begins February 18
Time: ONGOING - 11:00AM-12:15PM
Five-week workshop series with training, resources, networking opportunities, and entry-level job leads to get you hired!
Hosted by the Starr Career Development Center
Cover Letters Workshop
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, February 25
Time: 12:30-1:45PM
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 demonstrate why you're the best candidate for the job.
Hosted by the Writing Center
Diversity Career Expo
Location: Zoom
Date: Friday, February 26
Time: 12:30-4:00pm
Students will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of employers. This event is for Baruch students only.
Hosted by Starr Career Development Center .
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
FEBRUARY 20: REGISTRAR OPEN UNTIL 7PM
Diversity Career Expo
Location: Zoom
Date: Friday, February 26
Time: 12:30-4:00pm
Students will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of employers. This event is for Baruch students only.
Hosted by Starr Career Development Center .
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
March
Baruch and Beyond Roundtable: Entrepreneurship
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, March 9
Time: 4:30-6PM
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: Zoom
Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
Attend this Career Weeks series to hear from top industry professionals from various organizations. They will speak about their careers, companies they work for and provide tips for current students. These professionals will share their knowledge and speak with you about your career goals.
RSVP via Starr Search Website
For more information contact the Starr Career Development Center
Entrepreneurial Lunch & Learn- "How To be Entrepreneurial Before You Are An Entrepreneur"
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 12:30 - 1:30pm
How often do you see "Entrepreneur" listed in a job search? For many people, building their own business is more than a goal, but a dream they consider their entire lives but may not have the capital base or confidence to pursue. With over 30 years of experience managing trading departments on Wall Street, and over 20 years of owning and running his own companies, Les Seff will present a potential playbook by which a future entrepreneur may use available resources to build the capital and/or create the infrastructure in order to ultimately become one.
Hosted by the Field Center
Analyzing Case Studies
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 12:30 - 1:45PM
In this workshop, you'll learn the steps of reading and analyzing case studies, and practice these steps to develop and present recommendations in response to a dilemma.
Hosted by the Writing Center
Career Week Series: Marketing and Advertising Panel
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, March 18
Time: 12:30-2:00pm
Attend the upcoming panel & networking session to hear from top industry professionals regarding their careers, companies they work for and tips for current students. These professionals will be sharing their knowledge and speaking with you about your career goals.
RSVP via Starr Search Website
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Starr Career Development Center
Schwarzman Scholars Program and Fellowships in Business - Info Session
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, March 18
Time: 12:40-2:00pm
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.
Zoom Details - ID: 822 8703 0066 and Passcode: Baruch21.
Hosted by the Office of National & Prestigious Fellowship Advising
Questions? Contact valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
ARVE Webinar: You Created Your Linkedin, what's next?
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, March 23rd
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Join the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement and Career Coach Nicola Scalise to engage in the next steps of your job search!
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement
Questions? Contact jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
Entrepreneurial Lunch & Learn- Career Development for New Entrepreneurs: How to Practice Powerful Networking that Builds Your Brand and Tells an Authentic Personal Story
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 12:30-2:00pm
In this session, you will learn practical, actionable tools for networking as an entrepreneur. We will cover how to use Linkedin and other tools to build professional relationships that increase your visibility as an aspiring entrepreneur, help attract clients, and build credibility for your expertise and startup or social enterprise.
Hosted by the Field Center
Fulbright Fellowship International Exchange Programs - Info Session
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 12:45-2:00pm
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.
Zoom Details - ID: 836 9356 3067 and Passcode: Baruch21
Hosted by the Office of National & Prestigious Fellowship Advising
Questions? Contact valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
MARCH 21: REGISTRAR OPEN UNTIL 7PM
April
Student Loan Repayment Workshop
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday, April 7
Time: 1:00-2:30PM
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
ARVE Webinar: Finding a Job in a Field You Didn't Study
RESCHEDULED: May 5th at 5:00-6:00PM
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, April 13th
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Join the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement and Career Coach Nicola Scalise to discover how to job search in a field that you may not have studied!
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement
Questions? Contact jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
Entrepreneurial Lunch & Learn- Pivoting during a Pandemic: Using Your Entrepreneurial Mind to Stay in the Game
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, April 15
Time: 12:30-1:30PM
COVID-19 has changed the way we all live and work, and for entrepreneurs, life and work has always been blurred and overlapping anyway. Tapping into the entrepreneurial way of thinking and pivoting from the norm can help you and your business keep moving forward. Discuss what entrepreneurs are facing during this extraordinarily time and the steps they are taking to overcome the hardships.
Hosted by the Field Center
Prestigious Fellowships for Graduate School
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, April 15
Time: 12:45-2:00PM
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.
Zoom Details - ID: 875 4144 2234 and Passcode: Baruch21.
Hosted by the Office of National & Prestigious Fellowship Advising
Questions? Contact valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
Baruch and Beyond Roundtable – The Arts
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, April 20
Time: 4:30-6:00PM
Join our final Baruch and Beyond round table discussion about the Arts! Come speak to alumni experts who work in nonprofits, museums, and production!
RSVP HERE via Zoom
Hosted by Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement. Questions? Contact: jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
APRIL 16: REGISTRAR OPEN UNTIL 7PM
Entrepreneurial Lunch & Learn- Pivoting during a Pandemic: Using Your Entrepreneurial Mind to Stay in the Game
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, April 22
Time: 12:30-1:30PM
Founder Sara Shah shares her story of how Journ was born through own journey with cystic acne and the frustration of having to use multiple layers of skincare and cosmetic products to help conceal and improve the acne over time. Premised around the ethos of simplifying everyday routines, her unique line of products addresses the skin concerns that everyone may have but are prevalent in people of color, such as dark circles, hyperpigmentation, and more; a need largely ignored in a billion-dollar beauty industry. Sara will share her particular journey with entering a high-stakes industry, how she balanced becoming a new mother while launching the brand, and how Journ has navigated during a time of crisis.
Hosted by the Field Center
Career Weeks: Government and Nonprofit Panel
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday April 22
Time: 12:30PM-2:00PM
Attend the upcoming Career Weeks Series to hear from top industry professionals from various organizations. They will speak about their careers, companies they work for and tips for current students. These professionals will be sharing their knowledge and speaking with you about your career goals.
RSVP via Starr Search Website
Hosted by Starr Career Development Center
Fellowship for Foreign Service Careers - Info Session
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday April 22
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.
Zoom Details - ID: 875 4144 2234 and Passcode: Baruch21.
Hosted by the Office of National & Prestigious Fellowship Advising
Questions? Contact valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
Fulbright Fellowship International Exchange Programs - Info Session
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday April 27
Time: 4:00PM
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 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 Fellowship Advising
Questions? Contact valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
Get Your Dream Job Using LinkedIn with Jonathan Javier, CEO/Founder of Wonsulting
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday April 29
Time: 1:00PM
Finding a job during these times can be difficult; however, what happens if it's much easier than you think? In this session, CEO/Founder of Wonsulting Jonathan Javier will go over how you can get into your dream job utilizing LinkedIn just as he did for his roles at Snap, Google, Cisco. Jonathan's strategies apply to jobs in both the private and public sectors including nonprofit, government, foundations, think tanks, and much more!
Wonsulting was founded in 2019 with a mission of showing hundreds of thousands of students who come from non-target schools/non-traditional backgrounds that their dream careers are attainable. Since founding Wonsulting, Jonathan has been featured in numerous publications including Forbes, Business Insider, and The Daily Mail.
May
Career Weeks: Arts and Sciences Panel
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, May 4th
Time: 12:30PM-2:00PM
Hear from top industry professionals from various organizations. They will speak about their careers, companies they work for and tips for current students. These professionals will be sharing their knowledge and speaking with you about your career goals.
RSVP via Starr Search Website
Hosted by Starr Career Development Center
ARVE Webinar: Finding a Job in a Field You Didn't Study
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday, May 5th
Time: 5:00-6:00PM
Are you a graduating student? Did you know that you will have access to our wide range of benefits and perks when you become a member of the Baruch Alumni community?
Join the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement to learn how to take advantage of the perks you gain as a Baruch Alumni! Learn about our networks, career services, Alumni events, how to stay connected to Baruch, and much more.
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement
Questions? Contact jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
Alumni Perks 101
Location: Zoom
Date: Tuesday, May 11th
Time: 5:00-6:00PM
Join the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement and Career Coach Nicola Scalise to discover how to job search in a field that you may not have studied!
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement
Questions? Contact jesse.bennett@baruch.cuny.edu
Entrepreneurial Lunch & Learn- One-on-One with SBS Commissioner Jonnel Doris- Moving the Needle of Your NYC Small Business.
Location: Zoom
Date: Thursday, May 6th
Time: 12:30PM-1:30PM
Baruch College's Entrepreneurial Lunch and Learn with Small Business Services Commissioner, Jonnel Doris, will offer attendees insight into the small business community in NYC, providing details on the resources available to entrepreneurs. Learn how to connect with the Department of Small Business Services to help your business start, grow and thrive directly from the Commissioner himself.
Hosted by the Field Center
Creative Inquiry Day Online 2021
Location: Zoom
Date: May 11-May 21
Time: Ongoing
Creative Inquiry Day Online 2021 showcases the strength and diversity of undergraduate research and creative endeavors. The event is co-sponsored by the Baruch Honors Program and the College's Bernard L. Schwartz Communications Institute.
Hosted by the Honors Program
Questions? Contact valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Application Bootcamp
Location: Zoom
Date: Friday, May 7, 2021
Time: 3:00PM- 4:30PM
Applying to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program? The Fulbright U.S. Student Application Bootcamp will help you prepare a competitive application for the 2022-23 competition. The event will give an overview of the Fulbright application process and provide guidance on the Statement of Grant Purpose and the Personal Statement.
Zoom details : ID: 876 3173 4432 Passcode: Fulbright
Hosted by the Office of National & Prestigious Fellowship Advising
Questions? Contact valeria.hymas@baruch.cuny.edu
MAY 14: Day 100! Last day of spring semester classes!
MAY 21: REGISTRAR OPEN UNTIL 7PM
Alumni Perks 101
Location: Zoom
Date: Wednesday, May 26th
Time: 12PM-1PM
Join the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement and Career Coach Nicola Scalise to discover how to job search in a field that you may not have studied!
Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement
Questions? Contact janet.bossbach@baruch.cuny.edu
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 careerdc@baruch.cuny.edu.
Project Starr: Get Hired!
Learn how to secure employment fast with step-by-step guidance, resources and access to networking. You can sign up to secure a spot in Starr's most extensive job search program ever!
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 emailing careerdc@baruch.cuny.edu.
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.
Countdown to End of Spring Semester:
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