November 2020 E-News

Stand Up for Baruch: The pandemic has stretched the College's resources beyond their limits. The calls for financial aid, emergency grants, technology assistance, student health services and counseling, food assistance, and career support are overwhelming. To meet these needs, we are asking you to stand up for Baruch and donate today. Learn more >

Human-Centered Approach: As the director of community at NEW INC., Emma Osore (MPA '15) works at the intersection of art and public administration. She leads member and mentor operations in support of the New Museum, Manhattan's only dedicated contemporary art museum. Read more >

Noteworthy Women: Crain's New York included four Baruch alumni on its "2020 Notable Women in Accounting and Consulting" list, recognizing them for their skills, career achievements, and community involvement. Congratulations to Angela Chen ('97), XiXi Dong ('07), Mary Vasilescu ('02), and Dana Zukofsky (MBA '07). Read more >

The Own or Rent Debate: A roof over our heads is one of the most basic human necessities, but purchasing a home is not always the best investment and deciding factors vary from family to family. In this webinar, Alan Chen ('17) will discuss the pros and cons of both renting and buying and how we can understand which decision is right for us. RSVP >

Elevating Travel: Bettina Garibaldi ('04) has made travel a significant part of her thriving career. She serves as senior vice president at global PR firm Ketchum, where she focuses on travel destination marketing. The alumna was recently named to PR Week's "40 Under 40" list. Read more >

History Repeated: If state and city revenues continue to suffer from the economic effects of the pandemic, how can NYC continue to fund essential services? Will we relive the budget crisis of the 1970s? Watch this timely panel discussion from Baruch's Zicklin School of Business to learn about what the future may hold. Watch now >

A Personal Reflection: Emmy-nominated news magazine Asian American Life featured a segment on Baruch President S. David Wu, PhD, in which he shares the fascinating journey that brought him to Baruch and back to NYC. Watch the video and also read President Wu's latest blog post here >

Message from the Director of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement

Dear FIRSTNAME:

It is official: All of Baruch—and CUNY—classes, events, and programs are going to remain virtual through June 2021. While this is a relief from the perspective of protecting our students, faculty, and staff from the coronavirus, I feel a little sad that we are not going to gather together or hug one another for many more months. We therefore must come up with other ways to share our love and gratitude this holiday season.

One way we hope to share a little Baruch love is by creating a Buy Baruch Holiday Gift Guide 2020. If you run a small business and are able to offer a special online shopping deal to fellow Bearcats this holiday season, please fill out this Gift Guide Submission Form by November 23. We will then circulate the guide the first week of December so that alumni can purchase gifts for loved ones while supporting Baruch-owned small businesses.

We also hope you will join us for what will surely be a beautiful evening at the Diwali Gala 2020 on Thursday, November 19. The annual Indian Festival of Light will include a dance performance, a candle lighting ceremony, and other activities hosted by the Baruch Asian Heritage Alumni Network and the Indian Student Association. Everyone is welcome, whether it is your first or 51st Diwali celebration.