May 2021 E-News

An Experienced Leader: Baruch College announced the appointment of Linda Essig, MFA, PhD, as the new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2021. She will join Baruch after an extensive national search—with active engagement and strong endorsement from faculty, staff, and students throughout the College. Read more >

Rousing Success: More than $1.2 million was raised for the Baruch College Fund at the 2021 Bernard Baruch Virtual Gala. The online event drew more than 170 attendees and was held in place of the annual Bernard Baruch Dinner. For the fifth consecutive year, the event raised more than $1 million. Read more and watch a recording of the gala >

Bridging Mental Health Gaps: As senior program coordinator at the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health, Kenya Kirkman (MPA '19) works to launch mental health and psychological support programs in Brooklyn. Learn how she thinks traditional systems can be improved to better serve communities of color. Read more >

Top Rankings: In its "Top 50 Best Value Colleges 2021" ranking, the Princeton Review named Baruch #1 in value in the Northeast and #15 nationally among public schools. Baruch also earned a spot on the "Top 20 Best Alumni Networks" list among public institutions. Read more >

Stand Up for Baruch: Undergraduate Student Government member Mayer Estinville's drive and focus reflect the common values of the typical Baruch student—a hunger to succeed and a willingness to help others. Learn more about Estinville and how you can support students like him >

Good Sense: Dollars & Sense (D&S), Baruch's student-run online news magazine, was named the best affiliated college journalism website in the Northeast by the Society of Professional Journalists. The professional organization awarded D&S a 'Mark of Excellence' as the top affiliated publication in the region. Read more >

Zicklin Webinar: What progress have we as a nation made in advancing the causes of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the past year? In this webinar, Larry Zicklin ('57) will discuss DEI initiatives with Ken Bouyer, EY Americas Director of Inclusiveness Recruiting, and with Zicklin Senior Associate Dean Paquita Davis-Friday. RSVP >

Message from the Director of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement

Dear FIRSTNAME:

We are three months into our Baruch Oral History Project, and we love the stories we have received so far! Here are just a few quotes from alumni from the Class of 1971, who are celebrating their 50th Reunion next month:

"I went to Baruch College in the evening and worked full time during the day... I was the first African American woman to achieve the level of director…. The MBA from Baruch College set me apart from some of the other candidates."

"... When I started at Baruch College, it was still a part of City College. I could use the GI Bill, and it gave me a chance to start as a non-matriculated student... I did graduate work at Baruch College as well, and I met my wife there."

"Were it not for my education at Baruch College, I am certain that I would not have been as successful as I was throughout my career."

We have received close to 7,000 stories so far and encourage you to share yours! Just call our partner, PCI (also known as Publishing Concepts) at 1-800-982-1590 and their representatives will take down your story. You'll be able to purchase a hardcover commemorative book containing alumni memories, including yours.

Meanwhile, our hearts go out to our alumni in India impacted by the surging Coronavirus pandemic. We know so many of our graduates around the world have had their lives turned upside down by the virus, and many have lost friends and family members. We have set up a Baruch in India WhatsApp Group so that alumni across India can communicate with one another, share resources, and offer hope. Please email me if you would like to join this India WhatsApp Group.

Closer to home, Baruch students are preparing for their final exams, and the Class of 2021 will graduate via virtual platform on May 27. We applaud all our students and their resilience and perseverance this past year. Do you have any advice for the Class of 2021? Please share it on our Facebook page. Have any jobs to offer these students or fellow alumni? Please post them on our LinkedIn group.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our virtual programs that will continue through the summer!

Most sincerely,

Janet B. Rossbach

Director, Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement