January 2020 E-News

On the Road Again: Communities near and far commission graffiti artist Victor "Ving" Fung ('05) to create local greeting card-style murals. Traveling and living full time in his RV, he has left his artistic mark in 20 states. Read more >

Money vs. Morals: In a new Zicklin Spotlight video, Zicklin Chair in Corporate Integrity and Governance Sankar Sen discusses when appealing to consumers' sense of right and wrong can derail a company's marketing strategy. Watch and learn more >

Baruch Poet: Donika Kelly, assistant professor of English at Baruch's Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, was published in the most recent issue of The New Yorker. You can read her poem—even listen to her read it—at the New Yorker website >

Reinvention Workshop: Whether you're looking to reinvent your career entirely or take it to the next level, this two-part workshop will help you revamp and revitalize in 2020. Space is limited, so RSVP today >

Master Planner: As director of plan management at the NYC Emergency Management Department, Kathryn Howard (MPA '14) creates complex collaborations between city agencies to streamline emergency processes. Read more >

Message from the Director of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement

Dear FIRSTNAME:

Happy New Year! It is hard to believe we have reached the Roaring Twenties again, in a new century! Our office is indeed starting the year with a roar, with a number of events taking place locally, nationally, and internationally:

Saturday, January 11: Athletics Alumni Day – Come show your Bearcat spirit!
Thursday, January 23: Baruch in Mumbai – A launch event for our new India network. Save the date!
Sunday, January 26: Baruch in Florida Annual Alumni Luncheon – Join us at the lovely St. Andrews Country Club.

Meanwhile, we also seek alumni to volunteer for a few upcoming student-centric programs:

Executives on Campus Mentor for a Morning – scheduled for Thursday, March 12; deadline to apply to be a mentor, February 19. Alumni with four+ years work experience are encouraged to apply by clicking here.
Baruch and Beyond Industry Roundtable – we seek Forensic Accountants with three years work experience for our March 3 breakfast roundtable. Please contact Ronni Umles if you are interested in learning more.

Is there a network you would like to help establish for Baruch alumni in your industry, city, or with a common interest or affinity? Contact me and let's chat!

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