4/14/11 | eNews for Faculty and Staff

It is with much sadness that Baruch College notes the passing of Sidney Harman (Class of '39), whose generosity and vision have transformed our classrooms, our students and the excellence of our academic programs. Sidney Harman endowed the Harman Writer-in-Residence Program in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and through it exposed thousands of Baruch College students to the wisdom and creativity of world class authors such as Edward Albee and Francine Prose. He was a member of Baruch College's "17 Lex Society" and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by the College in 2009. More on Remembering Sidney Harman

The Baruch College School of Public Affairs Forms New Advisory Board

The Dean of the Baruch College School of Public Affairs, David Birdsell, recently announced the formation of a new advisory board which held their inaugural meeting earlier this month. The purpose of the board, which will meet biannually, will be to raise awareness of the School among key public policy members; to help secure the resources needed to fulfill its mission; and to advise the Dean on emerging trends in the public sector. More info

Baruch College MBA Students Win New York ACG Cup Competition

Honors students from Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business placed first - beating out regional schools Cornell University, Fordham University, Hofstra University, New York University, Pace University, and St. John's University to win the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) New York Chapter's ACG Cup competition. The case study competition is designed to bring together the brightest MBA students and provide them with real world experience and invaluable insights into mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, financial advisory and private equity by giving them access to the leading practitioners in those fields. More info

CUNY Breast Cancer Documentary Featuring Baruch Figures Now Showing on CUNYTV and Through Youtube

Baruch College students and former Director of Student Life Carl Aylman are featured in a half-hour documentary about breast cancer, Study With The Best Special: I Am Not Alone, on CUNYTV. Last year's Relay for Life at Baruch is also featured. For upcoming showings and video, click here. To view the video on Youtube, click here.

A Reminder About Baruch/CUNY Policy Documents

Below are the links to some Baruch/CUNY policies that the Human Resources Department would like to remind faculty and staff of. They include information on the smoke free campus, potential conflict of interest, security, and drug and alcohol policies. These are all located on the Office of Human Resources website at http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/hr/policies_main.htm. Additional CUNY policies can be found at http://policy.cuny.edu.

Two Men's Volleyball Players Named Division III First Team All-Americans

Eryk Kowalski, Pablo Oliveira

For the second straight year, seniors Pablo Oliveira and Eryk Kowalski have each earned All-American Honors in Division III Men's Volleyball, the highest individual athletic achievement awarded to a student-athlete in their sport. More info

Molten Final Four Volleyball Championship Kicks Off Friday, April 15

Baruch Volleyball

The American Volleyball Coaches Association and USA Volleyball officially announced on Monday the seeding for the Molten Final Four to be hosted by Nazareth College in Rochester, New York on Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, 2011. Live video of the matches will also be available. Get the details.

April 14, 5 pm: Newman Vertical Campus, Room 14-270, 55 Lexington Ave

Sustainability and Information Technology Panel

The panel will focus on topics such as the carbon footprint of IT infrastructure; the relationship between social sustainability and IT; e-waste; and IT-enabled energy management. More info

April 20, 6 pm: Newman Vertical Campus, Suite 2-140, 55 Lexington Ave

Basic Principles of Marketing Workshop

Workshop attendees will be exposed to the operating principles of the most important activity they must engage in once a business has started. Marketing may be generally defined as the systematic planning, implementation and control of a mix of business activities intended to bring together buyers and sellers for the mutually advantageous exchange or transfer of products. Whether attendees are in the start up or expansion phase of their small business, an effective marketing strategy will ensure that they reach the goals set for the enterprise. Register online.

BPAC events

April 15, 7:30 pm: Engelman Recital Hall, Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Avenue

25th Anniversary of the Alexander String Quartet Residency at Baruch College

Baruch Performing Arts Center with the Weissman School of Arts & Sciences proudly presents the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Aaron Silberman Concert Series and the Alexander String Quartet at Baruch College with a special concert of the music of Haydn, Dvorák, and Shostakovich. More info

April 15-16: Nagelberg Theatre, Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Avenue

Four Choreographers New Works

Experience a spectacular evening of high energy dance theatre featuring dynamic performers, live music, and thrilling choreography. Join us for an unforgettable program. The performance will feature four new works by four talented choreographers: Sidra Bell, Lane Gifford, Kate Griffler and Nelly van Bommel. More info