MULTIMEDIA NEWSROOM & CLASSROOM DEDICATED

Baruch College has unveiled "Studio H," a state-of-the-art journalism laboratory designed to bring cutting-edge technological capabilities into the classroom and train the next generation of
students in the most advanced techniques of news gathering and dissemination. The facility was made possible by a $1 million gift from The Harnisch Family Philanthropies. Ruth Ann and William ('68) Harnisch have called Studio H a "bold investment" intended to "produce returns that we can't yet imagine."

Studio H includes 24 work stations fully equipped with computers and sophisticated editing software as well as video and digital cameras and sound-recording equipment. The facility also has high-quality multimedia presentation capabilities.

Stan Altman, President of Baruch College, said: "This professional-quality facility offers Baruch College a world-class resource for preparing tomorrow's practitioners and leaders in the fields of
journalism, new media, and all of the writing professions. It immediately helps to position our new journalism department in the forefront of professional writing programs in the City and the
region."

PRESIDENT ALTMAN AND HIS VISION

Dr. Stan Altman was named president of Baruch College in August, 2009. He is a tenured Professor in the School of Public Affairs and served as the School's Dean from 1999-2005. In building a career to achieve his ambitious public sector objectives, Dr. Altman has developed a powerful cross-disciplinary approach to problem solving. He holds a doctorate in Systems Science from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, a Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the City College of New York. His areas of expertise and interest include strategic planning, improving productivity of public services, nonprofit management, health policy, and social entrepreneurship.

Under President Altman's leadership, the College has embarked on an initiative to unlock critical strategic priorities: Academic Excellence, Diversity and Leadership; Professional and Executive
Education; and Campus Expansion. Three working groups, comprised of key campus leaders, BCF Trustees, College faculty and staff, will meet over the next three months to create plans that
allow the College to move forward in these areas.

Academic Excellence, Diversity and Leadership

Baruch College has positioned itself to become New York City's premier public institution of higher learning. Baruch emphasizes access to excellence through research and scholarship, academic
rigor, and consistent attention to the needs of a diverse and global society. The College will prepare tomorrow's leaders and practitioners through rigorous and substantive internships. Baruch will undertake ambitious efforts to extend its reputation by investing in student scholarships, new facilities, new faculty and staff, and more.

Professional and Executive Education

Baruch has the elements of a comprehensive education integrated with the knowledge of financial, political, and administrative elements. We work hard to build partnerships with the business,
nonprofit or government communities we serve. Important components of these partnerships are the professional and executive education programs offered in New York and the executive-form
at graduate degree programs at sites in Europe, Israel, and Asia. We are seeking to develop short-term programs designed for very senior executives; develop new certificate programs; and launch new executive masters programs.

Campus Expansion

Baruch College is primed to expand its footprint, not only nationally and globally, but also physically. The College is working to systematically identify and evaluate potential real estate purchases to build dormitory housing for both students and faculty, to build a student center and space for executive education programs.

BARUCH HILLEL CLUB SPACE NAMED AFTER THE PERELSONS

When Ruth Perelson ('58) was chair of Reunion 2008, she and her husband, Sam Perelson ('56), decided to commemorate the occasion with a special gift to the "Baruch Means Business" Campaign. Both had been campus leaders as undergraduates (each as editor-in-chief of The Ticker) and appreciated the value of a vibrant student life experience.

Sam, as a supporter, and Ruth, as a Board member of Hillel at Baruch, were eager to assist the students involved with this popular campus organization. Their gift will name the Hillel club site,
"Hillel at Baruch - The Ruth and Sam Perelson Suite."

 

 

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR REAL ESTATE STUDENTS

In honor of her late husband, Helene Berg made a gift to Baruch College to create the Jerome S. Berg Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in Real Estate. Graduating
from Baruch in 1949, Jerry was an attorney and owner/president of his own real estate company, Jah-Jah Realty. He served on the Board of the Baruch College Fund and Newman Real Estate Advisory Board. Jerry previously served as president of the United Way of Staten Island and was a CUNY Trustee appointed by former Mayor Giuliani, serving from 1994-1997. Baruch is extremely grateful for Jerry's unwavering support for his alma mater and thankful for the continued commitment by the Berg family.

Campaign Announcement

 

Harnisch Foundation's $1 Million Gift Ensures Future of Journalism Education at Baruch