Zicklin School of Business Q1 CFO Outlook Survey Findings In the Media
Findings from the first quarter 2010 “CFO Outlook Survey” conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business, reveal that CFOs are undoubtedly more optimistic, and they see several bright spots for the future. Yet CFOs still remain cautious in their outlook for the overall health of the economy, and they continue to examine and reevaluate staffing, layoffs, and compensation. View the full report and see recent media coverage on the survey.
Two New Baruch College Students Accepted to the Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program
American Humanics, a national organization dedicated to educating, preparing, and certifying professionals to lead non-profit organizations, has just named two Baruch College students, Jou-Man Huang (Weissman) and Giovanna Romero Gil (SPA), to their Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program (NextGen). As future leaders in the non-profit sector, winners of the NextGen award complete competitive 300-hour internships, for which they receive generous stipends. This application round, the program generated more than 150 student applications from 43 AH-affiliated colleges and universities, which were reviewed by a panel of national nonprofit leaders. For more on the NextGen program, click here.
Professor Ted Henken Featured in CUNY Salute to Scholars
Professor Ted Henken, Chairman of the Department of Black and Hispanic Studies at Baruch College, has been highlighted in CUNY's publication, Salute to Scholars, which shares stories of CUNY accomplishments with the University’s friends and partners. Click here to view the article. Baruch College also ran a "Discover Who's Teaching" feature on Henken in March.Baruch Business Students Excel in Five Major Competitions
This semester a host of Baruch College students, most but not all from the Zicklin School of Business, have taken part in several prestigious national and international competitions, each designed to identify, cultivate, and reward future corporate and business leaders. Get the full story.
Baruch Contending for Pepsi Challenge Funds Again -- Help Keep Us in the Top 10!
Baruch College students have re-submitted the Baruch Task Force on Sustainability recycling proposal to the Pepsi Refresh competition. The new round of voting goes through May 31st. At the end of the voting process, the top ten proposals in each category will receive funding. We are currently ranked number two in our category. In April we finished in the top 20, just short of the funding threshold. With the experience from last month’s competition and everyone’s continued help, our chances of securing monies this time around are that much greater. Please place your vote for Baruch at www.refresheverything.com/baruchrecycles and encourage others to do the same! You can vote once a day at both the Pepsi site and the Pepsi Challenge Facebook page from each unique e-mail address.
Nominate Student Writing for Publication in i Magazine
i Magazine, now in its third semester of publication, seeks to publish the best student work of the Spring 2010 term. This includes essays, lab reports, case studies, reviews, fiction, multi-media and visual art— all the varied forms of outstanding intellectual and creative work that Baruch’s students create. The Writing Center thanks all faculty members who have nominated essays for publication in the past, and asks for your renewed support in nominating student writing for our Spring 2010 issue. Please email your nominations as an attachment (or in the body of an email) to imagazine@baruch.cuny.edu with “Professor Nomination” in the subject line. Please also include a brief description of the writing’s strengths. i Magazine can be viewed online at http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/imagazine/
May 11, 7:00 pm | Engelman Recital Hall, Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Avenue
Adapting to a Volatile Global Business and Communication Environment
Michael B. Goodman, Ph.D., Professor and Director of the MA Program in Corporate Communication and Founder and Director of CCI - Corporate Communication International (WSAS) along with Peter B. Hirsch, consultant in corporate reputation and issues management, and part-time graduate faculty in the MA in Corporate Communication, will discuss the theme of their newly published book, Corporate Communication: Strategic Adaptation for Global Practice (Peter Lang Group). Dick Martin, CCI Advisory Board Member, Executive Vice President, Public Relations and Employee Relations, AT&T (retired), will serve as the briefing's moderator. A reception will precede the event. Register by calling 973-270-0038. More info
May 12, 8:30-11:30 am | Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon St.
Reconsidering Gowanus: Opportunities for the Sustainable Transformation of an Industrial Neighborhood
Known for diligently pursuing and providing timely insight on topics that critically affect areas pertaining to real estate, infrastructure, and public policy, the Newman Institute has worked to develop a report on the Gowanus Canal for the past 14 months. This report, “Reconsidering Gowanus – Opportunities for the Sustainable Transformation of an Industrial Neighborhood,” will be released at the event. RSVP online or call 646-660-6953.
May 12, 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Information and Technology Building, Room 750, 151 E. 25th Street
Recovery and Reconstruction in Haiti: The Role of U.S. Philanthropy and Local Groups
A discussion on the role of nonprofit and community groups in New York and Haiti addressing transitional needs. Moderator: Penny Fujiko Willgerodt, Executive Director, Prospect Hill Foundation. RSVP online. More info
May 14 - June 1: Sidney Mishkin Gallery, Administrative Building, 135 East 22nd Street
Focus on Photography: Images from the Baruch Community
May 6: Engelman Recital Hall, Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Avenue
Dreams of the Sun King, Music of the French Baroque
Acclaimed by the NY Times for its "vital performances" and “robust” playing, Repast is a collaboration of three period-instrument virtuosi presenting vivid renditions of music of the baroque era. More info
May 7: Engelman Recital Hall, Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Avenue
Break of Reality in Concert
An American instrumental cello-rock crossover group, Break of Reality consists of three cellists and a percussionist, including cellists Martin Torch-Ishii, Patrick Laird, and Philip Borter, and Ivan Trevino on percussion. Formed at the Eastman School of Music in 2003, the band is filling concert venues around the country with fans eager to hear “cello rock.” More info
May 10: Engelman Recital Hall, Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Avenue
Five One Acts by Alan Ball
These five compelling stories by Alan Ball are directed for the stage by Ian Belknap with Kate Baldwin and Jonathan Kaplan and presented by The Acting Company. More info
May 10: Engelman Recital Hall, Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Avenue
The Baruch Writers' Society Club Reading
The Baruch College Writers' Society is a community of writers who are dedicated to the art of creative writing. The evening consists of original work by Baruch College students who are members of the Writers Society Club, reading their own work. More info
May 13: Engelman Recital Hall, Newman Vertical Campus, 55 Lexington Avenue
The Baruch Choir Spring 2010 Concert
The Baruch College Choir will perform an eclectic mix of traditional music, including “Gloria from the 12th Mass” by W.A. Mozart, “Ave Verum” by W.A. Mozart, and “Sing We and Chant It” by Thomas Morley. The program will also include choral selections from West Side Story, including “Tonight”, “I Feel Pretty”, “One Hand, One Heart”, and “America.” The evening will also future a selection of soloists. More info
No-Fee Customer Service Training
Continuing and Professional Studies and the Office of Human Resources are pleased to announce no-fee customer service training for Baruch College employees. Each one-day session is scheduled from10:00 am – 4:00 pm on the 14th Floor of the Vertical Campus. Customer Service training sessions are available March - June 2010 as follows:
• Friday, May 14
• Thursday, May 27
• Friday, June 11
• Thursday June 17
Description: An experiential workshop that covers internal and external customer service, utilizing role-plays and participants' real life examples to enhance learning. Any staff member whose position requires using customer service skills is welcome to attend (i.e. student services staff, custodial staff, public safety staff, etc.).
Register with Leah Schanke in the Office of Human Resources. Please provide your name and choice of session date(s) in your message.
