Office of Diversity

Events and Trainings

  • 2020
    February

    Student, Faculty, and Staff Read-Aloud and Book Discussion
    Sponsored by the Collective to Undo Racism at Baruch (CURB), this event features select chapters from Slavery’s Descendants: Shared Legacies of Race and Reconciliation to be read with a discussion following, in which students will be paired with faculty or staff. Reading will take place during multiple time slots during the day. If you are interested in being a facilitator for the read-aloud event, please contact Mona.Jha@baruch.cuny.edu

    When: Tuesday, Feb. 4

    · 10:00 am – 11:30 am
    · 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
    · 1:00 am – 2:30 pm
    · 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

    Where: NVC Room 14-266
    RSVP: DiversityEventsRSVP@baruch.cuny.edu

    Slavery’s Descendant
    Dionne Ford, co-editor of Slavery’s Descendants, discusses the vision of Coming to the Table, a national racial reconciliation organization.
    When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Where: Information and Technology Building, Rackow Conference Rooms 750 and 760
    RSVP: DiversityEventsRSVP@baruch.cuny

    March

    Student, Faculty, and Staff Book Discussion
    Staff, faculty, and students are invited to gather and discuss Robin DiAngelo’s book White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. Attendees are not required to read the book and can instead watch this video conversation with the author. Visit the Newman Library Guide for more information and other resources on White Fragility. This event is sponsored by the Collective to Undo Racism at Baruch (CURB) and the Office of Diversity, Compliance, and Equity Initiative

    When and Where:
    Discussions will occur across several dates as noted below.

    Date: Tuesday, March 3
    Time: 12:30–1:30 pm
    Location: Administrative Building, Room D907
    Facilitators: Adia Tucker, assistant director, Starr Career Development Center, and Elizabeth Merrick, PhD, adjunct professor and staff psychologist, Baruch College Counseling Center

    Date: Thursday, March 19
    Time: 12:30–1:30 pm
    Location: Newman Vertical Campus, Room 14-266
    Facilitators: Mona Jha, chief diversity officer, and Harmony Osei, assistant director and advisor for Provost Scholars, Baruch Honors Program

    Date: Tuesday, March 24
    Time: 12:30–1:30 pm
    Location: Newman Vertical Campus, Room 2-290
    Facilitators: Anna D’Souza, PhD, associate professor, Marxe School, and Rita Ormsby, associate professor and information services librarian, Newman Library. Lunch will be served at all Baruch Reads events (above).

    RSVP: DiversityEventsRSVP@baruch.cuny.edu

    Women's History Month Opening Ceremony
    Thursday, March 5 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, 2nd Floor

    Have Women Truly Achieved Gender Equality?: The Unheard Tea
    Tuesday, March 10 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 3-215

    This workshop, led by Marxe Professor Nancy Aries, PhD, will create a meeting space where attendees can engage in learning and exploring women’s issues within the community.

    Creating Your Resiliant Life Path
    Tuesday, March 17 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 3-215

    Are you experiencing the “superwoman syndrome”? Join us for an experiential workshop to discover your own sources of support and resiliency.

    Net x Work
    Thursday, March 19 | 6:00 pm – 8: 00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 2-125

    Join us for an exciting networking experience. Gain tools to start dynamic conversations and learn the importance of first impressions from alumni, staff, and professionals in the workplace.

    Strategies for Salary Negotiation
    Tuesday, March 24 | 6:00 pm – 8: 00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 2-125

    A Deb Ellis, founder of End Pay Gap, leads a workshop focused on strategies for negotiating salary and how to optimize job benefits.

    Women’s Power Lunch
    Thursday, March 26 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 4-125

    Hear from inspiring businesswomen from a variety of fields as they share their experiences and success stories.

    Phenomenal Women’s Award Ceremony
    Thursday, March 26 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 14-250

    Art Speaks Justice: The Politics of Race in America
    Monday, March 9 | 5:30 pm -7:00 pm | Engelman Recital Hall, BPAC

    Art Speaks Justice looks at the intersection of art with important social justice issues. This event addresses the complexity of racial profiling and the impact it has on public perception and legislative policy. Panelists will address how these topics are found in the artist’s messaging in the upcoming musical-drama dwb (driving while black) at Baruch Performing Arts Center (BPAC). Guest panelist include Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, the largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization in America.

    dwb (driving while black)
    Thursday, March 19 - Saturday, March 21 | 7:30 pm | Rose Nagelberg Theatre, BPAC

    BPAC presents the New York premiere of dwb (driving while black), a powerful musicdrama documenting the anxiety of an African American parent whose son approaches driving age. Learn more and buy tickets

    The Mishkin Gallery Presents BLUES
    Thursday, March 12 – Friday, May 22 | Administration Building, Mishkin Gallery

    BLUES, an exhibition by Sierra Leone-born, Berlin-based musician and artist Lamin Fofana, opens Thursday, March 12. Fofana’s music is a conduit for engaging with issues involving blackness, migration, displacement, and race through collective listening. The exhibition reflects on contemporary social and political thought through the lens of black studies. These works are presented alongside videos and photographs by Fofana and his collaborators Jim C. Nedd and Nicolas Premier. Learn more

  • 2019

    Sex Discrimination at Work: Then and Now: This event was moderated by Mona Jha, Chief Diversity Officer of Baruch College. The 2019 Women's History Month highlighted ACLU Gillian Thomas for a discussion of her book, Because of Sex: One Law, Ten Cases, and Fifty Years That Changed American Women's Lives at Work, which chronicles the Supreme Court's landmark sex discrimination cases, and of what that history can teach us about the fight to achieve gender justice on the job. The topic for the day's presentation is entitled "Sex Discrimination at Work: Then and Now. Video Link:

    https://baruch.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Sex+Discrimination+at+WorkA+Then+and+Now+/1_jsrr6nga

    January

    Upcoming Special Training for “Responsible Employees”: Learn How to Minimize Harm When Handling Disclosures
    Tuesday, January 29 |  12:00 pm -1:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 14-266

    To help support individuals in the essential role of “responsible employee,” Baruch’s Title IX Office will present a training on how to handle disclosures from students. Your attendance is strongly recommended.

    *Please bring your own lunch.

    In this clinic—co-presented by the Mount Sinai Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Program and the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center—individuals identified as “responsible employees” will have the opportunity to put the CUNY/Baruch sexual misconduct policy directives into action. Participants will apply basic trauma-informed emotional first-aid skills through case studies, controlled role play, and rehearsal of phrasing and specific language to sensitively and accurately respond to a student who shares experiences of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, or stalking.

    Note: Please fill out the following survey in advance of the clinic to better inform the training. Your responses will be submitted directly to Mount Sinai, which will share aggregate data with Baruch’s Title IX Office without revealing identifiable information

    February

    Black History Month 2019 Opening Ceremony
    Thursday, February 22 |12:40 pm – 2:20 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) Second Floor Lobby

    Join us for the kick-off event of our Black History Month as we celebrate this year’s theme “Roots of Royalty” with a taste of savory delicacies and greetings from our student clubs.

    What’s Color Got to Do with It? A Commemoration of Black Love
    Monday, February 11 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 2–125

    Engage in a discussion of Black love between Africans, Caribbeans, and Black Americans. We will explore if and how our upbringing affects the way we seek love and who we seek it from. Light refreshments provided.

    Cultural Identity and Work Ethics Panel
    Tuesday, February 19 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 1-107

    Baruch alumni and notable professionals will speak candidly about their cultural upbringing and how it influenced their professional identity and work ethic. Refreshments provided.

    For the Cause Film Screening and Discussion with Director
    Thursday, February 21 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 2-125

    Join us for a screening of the independent film For the Cause followed by a discussion with the film’s director, Katherine Nero. Ms. Nero will address the film’s highlights as we examine the legacy of the civil rights movement and its impact on us today. Light refreshments provided.

    Trip to the African Burial Ground National Monument
    Friday February 22 | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

    Join us for a visit to the oldest and largest known excavated burial grounds in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. Limited spots available. Visit the Office of Student Life (NVC, Room 2-210) for more information.

    Black Male Initiative (BMI) Meet and Greet
    Thursday, February 28 | 12:40 pm - 2:20 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 2–125

    The Black Male Initiative (BMI) is hosting its annual meet and greet for faculty, staff, and students. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the BMI community and the exciting opportunities offered.

    March

    Bystander Intervention Workshop: Presented by The Mount Sinai SAVI Program
     Friday, March 15 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 14-269

    Research shows that bystander intervention works. But what are the options that a bystander has that can help to achieve the best and safest outcome both for herself/himself and for the person s/he is trying to support? In this introductory session, the “5 Ds” of bystander intervention will be investigated through presentations, discussions, and controlled skills practice. RSVP to DiversityEventsRSVP@baruch.cuny.edu. Note: Future workshops will build upon the skills gained in this introductory training.

    CUNY Faculty Diversity & Inclusion Conference
    Friday, March 29 | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm | CUNY Graduate Center

    CUNY’s fourth biennial Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Conference offers an opportunity for University-wide sharing of research-based scholarship and practice in support of diversity and inclusion, longtime drivers of CUNY’s success. Registration is now open. Review the full conference agenda.

    Featured speakers include:
    • Freeman A. Hrabowski III, PhD, president, University of Maryland, Baltimore County: “Faculty Diversity, A Shared Responsibility, Promotes Student Success”

    • Michael Benitez Jr., PhD, CDO and dean of diversity and inclusion, University of Puget Sound: “Beyond Diversity Presence: Cultivating Effective Faculty Mentoring to Enhance the Academic Community”

    Two Sessions Feature Baruch College Staff and Faculty

    The PhD Project—Baruch College Research Symposium: A Platform for Faculty Recruitment: 10:30 am to 11:45 am

    The annual PhD Project–Baruch College Research Symposium is a recently inaugurated collaborative academic initiative being implemented to increase the number of business school faculty members from underrepresented groups, featuring the following participants: Marie Zara, director of advancement for the PhD Project, together with Zicklin School of Business faculty Albert Crocker, PhD, and Karl Lang, PhD, Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics; Carol Marquardt, PhD, Stan Ross Department of Accountancy; and Katerina Gonzalez, Narendra Paul Loomba Department of Management. Learn more.

    Creating an Anti-Racist Collective on Campus: 2:45 pm to 4:00 pm

    Come see Baruch College faculty and staff discuss CURB, the Collective to Undo Racism at Baruch, which they have been developing since last year’s conference. Learn how the group identified concerned individuals and nurtured their involvement and steps taken to introduce change campus-wide. Speakers include Bill Ferns, PhD, associate professor, Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics, Zicklin School of Business; Elizabeth Merrick, PhD, psychologist at the College’s Counseling Center and Starr Career Development Center (SCDC); Rita Ormsby, associate professor–information services librarian at William and Anita Newman Library; Adia Tucker, assistant director at SCDC; and Robert Kunicki, assistant director for student success in the College’s Division of Enrollment Management and Strategic Academic Initiatives. Learn more.

    April

    Sex Discrimination at Work: Then and Now
    Tuesday, April 2 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 14-250

    Join Gillian Thomas, senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union’s Women’s Rights Project, for a discussion of her book Because of Sex, which chronicles the Supreme Court’s landmark sex discrimination cases.

    OCR Workshop: What the College Needs to Know About the Office of Civil Rights
    Tuesday, April 9 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Information & Technology Building (Library Building), Room 763

    Please join Student Disability Services as they host the Office of Civil Rights and its workshop on “What the College Needs to Know About the Office of Civil Rights.” The presenters, U.S. Department of Education Attorneys, will discuss our obligations as an institution to ensure equal access to education and guide us in developing systematic solutions to civil rights problems. The workshop will cover an overview of the Office, Title IX, animals on campus, and cases of disability harassment. Seats are limited. Please RSVP here to attend.

    The Inaugural Robert C. Weaver President Lecture Series
    Thursday, April 18 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Information and Technology Building, Rackow Conference Room 750

    This inaugural lecture will focus on diversity and leadership in honor of Baruch College’s first president, Robert C. Weaver. In addition to his legacy at Baruch College, Dr. Weaver is remembered as the first African American to be appointed to a U.S. cabinet-level position. He served as the first U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 1966 through 1968 and Baruch College president from 1968 through 1970.

    The inaugural speaker is Ajay Nair, PhD, president of Arcadia University, a nationally recognized expert in student affairs issues and an accomplished social justice, race, and ethnicity scholar. Dr. Nair is the first person of color to be appointed president at Arcadia and is among the first college or university presidents of Indian American descent in the U.S. His talk, entitled “Leading from the Center,” will focus on higher education’s mission in the 21st century—what it means and what it takes to be influential in the current context—and will leave attendees with a call to action regarding influence, advocacy, and authentic leadership. 

    Denim Day Banner Signing and Discussion
    Tuesday, April 30 | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) Second Floor Lobby

    The Division of Student Affairs’ Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Committee (SHAP) is commemorating Denim Day, a worldwide day of awareness of sexual assault, during Sexual Violence Awareness Month, tomorrow. In observance of this day, members of the campus community are encouraged to wear denim. Baruch community members are also encouraged to visit the NVC 2nd Floor Lobby between 12:30–2:30 pm, where they can sign the “Why will you wear denim?” banner, and participate in a discussion of what Denim Day and living in a world free of sexual violence means to them. Participants may make online donations to the Peace Over Violence organization, which sponsors Denim Day, at their website. Visit the Denim Day website to learn more about this initiative.

    May

    Digital Harassment and Online Stalking Workshop
    Thursday, May 9 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 3‐210

    The Digital Harassment and Online Stalking Workshop is presented in partnership with the Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program (SAVI) and Baruch’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Committee (SHAP), as a follow‐up to the Title IX Office’s Bystander Intervention training presented earlier this year. In this interactive workshop, participants will apply Bystander Intervention techniques and get resources and strategies to assist those who experience web‐based harassment. RSVP here or view the flyer.

    Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Fostering a Culture of Respect
    Wednesday, May 22 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 14-269

    This workshop, presented by SAVI, will orient attendees to the best practices to support employees by fostering a workplace free from a culture of sexual harassment. Attendees will obtain a working knowledge of ethical and culturally sensitive professional conduct to prevent sexual harassment in our workspaces. Laws and regulations in place to protect employees from toxic working conditions where sexual harassment thrives will also be discussed. RSVP here.

    September

    True Justice: Screening and Discussion
    Tuesday, Sept 10 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 3‐210

    True Justice is an HBO documentary that features the work of Bryan Stevenson, founder and director of the Equal Justice Initiative, an organization committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment. This is a fitting sequel to Netflix’s 13th documentary, which we featured last year. Join us for a short discussion afterward moderated by Anna D’Souza, PhD, associate professor in the Marxe School; Natalie
    Velasquez, assistant director for divisional operations, Enrollment Management; and Ronni Umles, assistant director, Student and Volunteer Relations, Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement.

    Latinx Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
    Tuesday, Sept 3 | 12:40 pm – 2:20 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 3‐210

    Kick-off LHM with an immersion into the culture. Enjoy delicious refreshments, music, games, giveaways, a photo booth, and more! ¡Nos veremos allí!

    Challenging Historical Adversities Today
    Tuesday, Sept 10 | 12:40 pm – 2:20 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 2‐125

    Join an educational dialogue about anti-blackness and anti-indigenous ideologies in the Latinx community.

    ¡Baila!
    Thursday, Sept 12 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 1‐107

    Want to learn how to dance Bachata like a pro? Join us for this fun Latinx dance.

    Family Feud: Latinx Style
    Tuesday, Sept 17 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 3‐215

    Teams go head-to-head in a game of Family Feud with a twist. Brush up on your Latinx culture, and cheer for your favorite team.

    Mocktails and Paint
    Tuesday, Sept 19 | 12:40 pm – 2:20 pm | Bearcat Den, NVC Second Floor (behind the escalator)

    Grab a mocktail, and join us for an adventure into Latinx art with renowned artist Miguel Trelles, who is also an adjunct professor of Black and Latino studies at Baruch. Become an artist, and create a painting you can be proud of!

    Latinos Profesionales
    Thursday, Sept 19 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 2‐125

    Latinx professionals from various fields will discuss what it is like to be Latinx in the work environment. Co-sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement and the Starr Career Development Center.

    Café con Tía
    Tuesday, Sept 24 | 12:40 pm – 2:20 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 2‐125

    Join us for our Latinx hot topics workshop series, where we talk about controversial issues not discussed in the community. This month’s topic: Immigration.

    La Fiesta de las Mañanitas
    Tuesday, Sept 26 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 1‐107

    To close out LHM, we will demonstrate that no one parties quite like the Latinx community. Join us for music, games, contests, cake, and more!

    October

    Author Discussion: Slavery’s Descendants: Shared Legacies of Race and Reconciliation
    Tuesday, Oct 1 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC) 14‐220 (Event canceled)

    Dionne Ford, co-editor of Slavery’s Descendants: Shared Legacies of Race and Reconciliation, discusses the vision of Coming to the Table, a national racial reconciliation organization. The book’s contributors tell their stories of dealing with America’s racial past through their experiences and their family histories. Some are descendants of slaveholders, others are descendants of the enslaved, and many are descendants of both slaveholders and the enslaved. They share a commitment to critical discussion and thinking about our nation’s history of oppression and its impact, as well as their quest to achieve a just and truthful society that acknowledges its past and seeks to heal.

    Opening Ceremony
    Thursday, Oct 3 | 12:40 pm - 2:20 pm | North Vertical Campus (NVC) Second Floor Lobby 

    Celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ+ History Month with music, food, giveaways, and more!

    LGBTQ+ and Allies Meet-and-Greet
    Thursday, Oct 10 | 12:40 pm - 2:20 pm | North Vertical Campus (NVC) 3-215

    Network with faculty, staff, alumni, and students. Help foster and further develop a supportive and inclusive community at Baruch. Also help us celebrate National Coming Out Day.

    LGBTQ+ Alumni and Employer Event
    Thursday, Oct 10 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | North Vertical Campus (NVC) 2-125

    Join us for a professional event—offered in collaboration with the Starr Career Development Center and the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement—that focuses on the experiences of being LGBTQ+, in the workplace. This event will feature a panel of professionals and employers.

    Debunking HIV: A Discussion
    Tuesday, Oct 15 | 12:40 pm - 2:20 pm | North Vertical Campus (NVC) 3-215

    Join the conversation as we discuss and debunk the misconceptions of HIV and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Please rsvp at https://tinyurl.com/BaruchLGBTQRSVP

    GLASS (Gender, Love, and Sexuality Spectrum) Open Mic
    Thursday, Oct 17 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Bookstore Café, NVC First Floor

    Indulge in an evening of music, poetry, performance, and more. All are welcome to showcase their talents. Please rsvp at https://tinyurl.com/BaruchLGBTQRSVP

    Safe Zone Training
    Tuesday, Oct 22 | 12:40 pm - 2:20 pm | North Vertical Campus (NVC) 3-215

    An informative session for faculty, staff, and students focusing on LGBTQ+ sensitivity and awareness. Learn new terms and helpful tips for being a better ally to the community. Please rsvp at https://tinyurl.com/BaruchLGBTQRSVP

    Drag Brunch|
    Thursday, Oct 24 | 12:40 pm - 2:20 pm | North Vertical Campus (NVC) 1-107

    Experience a drag performance and learn about drag culture. Please rsvp at https://tinyurl.com/BaruchLGBTQRSVP

    Queer Questions
    Tuesday, Oct. 29 | 12:40 pm - 2:20 pm | North Vertical Campus (NVC) 2-125

    Trivia, prizes, and fun galore! Play with a team and learn about the LGBTQ+ community around the world.Please rsvp at https://tinyurl.com/BaruchLGBTQRSVP

    GLASS Fright Night and Closing Ceremony
    Thursday, Oct. 31 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | North Vertical Campus 1-107

    Show off your costume and dance the night away at this Halloween dance party! Come dressed up and enjoy food, music, and games. Please rsvp at https://tinyurl.com/BaruchLGBTQRSVP

    November

    2019 AHEAD Equity and Excellence Conference: Video Session Screening
    Friday, Nov. 8 | Five sessions from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm | North Vertical Campus 2-125

    Students, faculty, and staff are intied to screen best sessions from the most recent AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) Conference. Snacks will be served. Offered in conjunction with CUNY's LD PROJECT.

    Highlight: Haben Girma, JD, the first student who is deaf and blind to have graduated from Harvard Law School, gives the keynote address, "How Students with Disabilities Are an Asset to Universities." Conference schedule here.

    Transgender Day of Remembrance
    Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 12:40 pm - 2:20 pm | North Vertical Campus (NVC) Second Floor Lobby

    Join us as we remember and celebrate those who have been killed by transgender-based violence. Learn about what you can do to support those affected. Please rsvp at https://tinyurl.com/BaruchLGBTQRSVP


  • 2018


    Richard Rothstein, research associate at the Economic Policy Institute and a fellow at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, discussed research findings in his book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America on September 5, 2018 at Baruch College. The Color of Law examines the history of government-sponsored residential racial segregation in the U.S., Richard Rothstein's video presentation can be accessed at https://baruch.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/1_p780tuyg. Mona Jha, Esq.

    January

    CURB Meeting
    Friday, Jan, 12 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | VC 2-290

    The Baruch "Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch" is a monthly meeting for administrators, faculty and staff who have attended the Undoing Racism Workshop and wish to continue connecting about the workshop and anti-racist work on campus. Currently, the meetings are on the 2nd Friday of the month, 12:00-1:00, the location varies.

    Undoing Racism Workshop (Canceled)
    Saturday, Jan, 20th and Sunday, Jan, 21st

    http://www.antiracistalliance.com/ARA-training.html

    Women's History Month Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, Jan, 24 | 5:00 pm | Office of Student Life Suite

    The next Women's History Month Committee meeting will take place on January 24 at 5:00pm in the Office of Student Life Suite. If you are interested in being a part of this program please email Crystal Tejada, Assistant Director for Student Activities at crystal.tejada@baruch.cuny.edu.

    February

    Museum of Public Relations Celebrates Black PR History
    Thursday, Feb, 1 | 6:00 pm | Lubin House, 11 East. 61st Street

    Ken Morris, founder of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, discusses lessons we can learn from African American history. Pricing and registration found at www.Prmuseum.org¾

    Black History Month Showcase and Kick off
    Tuesday, Feb, 6 | 12:20 - 2:40 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC), 2nd Floor Lobby

    Come and celebrate the kick off of Black History Month 2018 with food, giveaways and presentations from our student organizations.

    CURB Meeting
    Friday, February 9 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm

    The Baruch "Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch" is a monthly meeting for administrators, faculty and staff who have attended the Undoing Racism Workshop and wish to continue connecting about the workshop and anti-racist work on campus. Currently, the meetings are on the 2nd Friday of the month, 12:00-1:00, the location varies.

    My Hair is Beautiful
    Tuesday, Feb, 13 | 12:20 - 2:40 pm | NVC 2-125

    A conversation on the black hair evolution through cultural, social and political perspectives.

    Spring 2018 Diversity Career Expo (Starr Career Development Center)
    Thursday, Feb 15 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm | 14-220 NVC

    The Baruch College Spring 2018 Diversity Career Expo is designed to provide candidates from diverse backgrounds with an opportunity to meet¾employers and organizations interested in recruiting new talent for internships, scholarships and entry-level positions. The event will kick off with a keynote address on the importance & benefits of diversity and inclusion in this global marketplace. During the event, students will get an opportunity to visit recruiters' booths to learn more about what they have to offer. Event cosponsors include: Baruch SEEK, Baruch Urban Male leadership Academy, the Success Network and various diverse student clubs and organizations.

    What’s Color Got to Do with It? A Commemoration of Black Love
    Thursday, Feb, 15 | 12:20 - 2:40 pm | NVC 3-215

    Join us while we look at the intersection between love and society and how it effects the Black community.

    Black Public Relations Pioneers (PR) and the new PR pioneers
    Thursday, Feb. 15 | 6:00 to 8:30 pm | NVC 14-270

    Professor Donald Singletary will discuss black PR pioneers and the new PR pioneers.

    CUNY Faculty Diversity Dialogues: A Conversation with John L. Jackson, Jr., Ph.D.Dean, School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania
    Tuesday, Feb 20 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | Roosevelt House, Hunter College 47-49 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065

    Introduced in May 2017, CUNY Faculty Diversity Dialogues are open forums for CUNY faculty, administration and staff to showcase a range of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, all of which support a welcoming University climate. The Spring 2018 series will feature focused discussions by national leaders in higher education on faculty and staff recruitment, retention and advancement.

    Lest We Forget Slavery Museum: Traveling Exhibit
    Wednesday, Feb, 21 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | NVC 1-107

    An exhibit that unveils the impact African American slaves made in the building of America.

    Black Male Initiative Meet And Greet
    Thursday, Feb, 22 | 12:30 - 2:30 pm | NVC 3-160

    Please join us for this beginning-of-semester, student-centered event sponsored by the Black Male Initiative (BMI). BMI is a CUNY-wide initiative. Its mission is to create model student development projects throughout the University that provide direct services to students. BMI’s coordinated efforts aim to increase, encourage, and support the inclusion and educational success of students from groups that are severely underrepresented in higher education, in particular African, African American/Black, Caribbean, and Latino/Hispanic males.

    Faculty, staff, and studentsãall are welcome at this event. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Rebecca.Quainoo@baruch.cuny.edu.

    It’s Not All In My Head: Why Mental Health Matters
    Thursday, Feb, 22 | 12:20 - 2:40 pm | NVC 2-125

    This session will promote resources on campus for students to live a more fulfilling life dispite stigmas around mental health.

    Still I Rise: Breaking Barriers in 2018
    Thursday, Feb, 22 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | NVC 2-125

    Join Baruch alumni and other community members for a discussion on what it means to be Black in America and how to Break Barriers in the 2018.

    BHM Open Forum Spoken Word
    Monday, Feb, 26 | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | NVC Bookstore Cafe

    Join us for a night of spoken word.

    Dine and Discuss: (Closing Ceremony)
    Tuesday, Feb, 27 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm | NVC 2-125

    Join us in commemorating BHM 2018 with a discussion and dinner. What does it mean to stand together in 2018? What are the barriers that still need to be broken?

    March

    Was Socrates Black
    Thursday, March, 1 | 12:40 2:20 pm | NVC 5-160

    An interactive discussion on whether Greek civilization is based on an earlier African civilization in ancient Egypt.

    Black Student Union: Fashion Show
    Friday, March, 2 | 7:00 10:00 pm | Mason Hall

    Join Black Student Union for their 12th Annual Fashion Show.

    Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Workshop: A Faculty & Staff Forum
    Monday, March 5 | 10:30 - 12:00 pm | Information and Technology Building (Library), 151 East 25th Street, Room 763

    As discussions on raising awareness of and preventing sexual assault continue throughout society and in the media, Baruch College is actively working to educate our faculty, staff, and students on this vital topic. To that end, the College will host a sexual assault awareness and prevention workshop on Monday, March 5, for faculty and staff.

    Facilitated by the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center’s Youth Empowered conSensuality (YES) Program, this forum will explore the evolving conversation on sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault. Specifically, the forum will examine the ways in which sexual assault conversations manifest on campus and will endeavor to help faculty and staff develop tools to engage in meaningful discussions on sexual misconduct. For more information, view the workshop’s flyer here; RSVP to DiversityEventsRSVP@baruch.cuny.edu.

    Workshop: Is Saying ‘No’ Necessary?
    Tuesday, Mar, 6 | 12:40-2:20 pm | NVC 3-215

    A “Sexual Violence 101” workshop led by Jeenie Yoon, LMSW, senior campus sexual assault coordinator at the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault.

    College Transitions: A Black Male Initiative (BMI) Workshop
    Wednesday, Mar, 7 | 5:00 to 6:30 pm | NVC Room 2-125

    Connect with, engage, inspire, and be inspired by our students as they share the many challenges they face, some obvious and others less so, as they transition into college life. All are welcome, so please spread the word to your students! Light refreshments provided. Workshop flyer here. For more information, contact Rebecca.Quainoo@baruch.cuny.edu.

    ReelAbilities Film Festival: Defiant Lives
    Presented with Student Disability Services
    Thursday, March 8 | 1:00 - 3:30 pm | Rosalyn and Irwin Engelman Recital Hall, BPAC

    Student Disability Services is delighted to be collaborating with BPAC (Baruch Performing Arts Center) to bring ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York screenings to Baruch in March.

    Weaving together never-before-seen archival footage with reflective interviews and the personal stories of men and women with disabilities as they fought for independence and control over their lives, Defiant Lives details the rise of the disability rights movement in Austraia, the U.K, and the US.   

    Following the film, Director Sarah Barton along with Professor Debbie Kaminer of the Zicklin School of Business will be on hand to discuss.

    Tickets:

    Baruch Students and Faculty: FREE
    Non Baruch Student: $6
    General Admission: $11

    Here is the link to obtain your ticket for Defiant Lives

    CURB Meeting
    Friday, March, 9 |12:00 -1:00 pm

    The Baruch "Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch" is a monthly meeting for administrators, faculty and staff who have attended the Undoing Racism Workshop and wish to continue connecting about the workshop and anti-racist work on campus. Currently, the meetings are on the 2nd Friday of the month, 12:00-1:00, the location varies.

    CUNY Faculty Diversity Dialogues: A Conversation with Yolanda T. Moses, Ph.D. Anthropology, University of California-Riverside
    Monday, March 12 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | Roosevelt House, Hunter College 47-49 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065

    Introduced in May 2017, CUNY Faculty Diversity Dialogues are open forums for CUNY faculty, administration and staff to showcase a range of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, all of which support a welcoming University climate. The Spring 2018 series will feature focused discussions by national leaders in higher education on faculty and staff recruitment, retention and advancement.

    ReelAbilities Film Festival Design Ability & Deej
    Presented with Student Disability Services
    Monday, March 12 | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Engelman Recital Hall, BPAC

    Student Disability Services is delighted to be collaborating with BPAC (Baruch Performing Arts Center) to bring ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York screenings to Baruch in March.

    Design-Ability

    The design studio La Casa de Carlota in Barcelona harnesses the unique skills of a creative team that includes members with Down syndrome and autism.

    Dir. Otoxo Productions

    33 min, Spain, Documentary
    North American Premiere

     

    Deej

    DJ Savarese (–Deej”) finds comfort in words, as expressed by his poetry belying his high school senior standing. Yet he only –speaks” through a text-to-voice synthesizer. Adopted by a loving and supportive family, Deej navigates the college admissions process as a young adult on the autistic spectrum, while confronting obstacles to inclusion.

    Dir. Robert Rooy

    72 min, USA, Documentary,
    NYC Premiere

    Post Screening Discussion
    Join DJ (Deej) Savarese, the subject of the film Deej, immediately following, for a post-screening discussion.

    Tickets:
    Students: $6
    General Admission: $11

    Here is the link to obtain your ticket for Design-Ability & Deej

    April

    Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
    Throughout April

    April is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month at the College. It marks a month dedicated to exploring the many contributions of Asian-Pacific Americans as well as discovering the interconnectedness of Asian countries and cultures. Members of the Baruch community have the opportunity to immerse themselves in activities and events that celebrate the similarities and the differences in cultures under the Asian-Pacific umbrella. View the full schedule for Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month here. 

    CURB Meeting
    Friday, April, 13 | 12:00 -1:00 pm

    The Baruch "Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch" is a monthly meeting for administrators, faculty and staff who have attended the Undoing Racism Workshop and wish to continue connecting about the workshop and anti-racist work on campus. Currently, the meetings are on the 2nd Friday of the month, 12:00-1:00, the location varies.

    “Developing Your Resistance Narrative”: A Webinar
    Thursday, Apr. 19 | 12:30 pm | Administrative Building, Room D-301

    In this in-person webinar, Ernesto Todd Mireles, PhD, director of the Social Justice and Community Organizing (SJCO) Master of Arts program at Prescott College, will examine the critical role ethnic studies scholarship plays in developing narratives of resistance by documenting and archiving the history of racial minorities on college campuses and in the community. Learn more.

    CUNY Faculty Diversity Dialogue
    Thursday, Apr. 19 | 2:30 pm | CUNY Graduate Center

    The third Faculty Diversity Dialogue for the Spring 2018 semester will feature Caroline S. Turner, PhD, professor in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at California State University, who will discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in faculty hiring processes and practices. Please RSVP to Meggin Brown. Learn more.

    CUNY Faculty Diversity Dialogues: A Conversation with Caroline Sotello Viernes Turner, Ph.D.Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Sacramento State
    Thursday, April 19 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | CUNY Graduate Center, Proshansky Auditorium 365 Fifth Avenue
    New York, NY 10016

    Introduced in May 2017, CUNY Faculty Diversity Dialogues are open forums for CUNY faculty, administration and staff to showcase a range of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, all of which support a welcoming University climate. The Spring 2018 series will feature focused discussions by national leaders in higher education on faculty and staff recruitment, retention and advancement.

    CUNY Men’s Health Summit Comes to the College
    Friday, Apr. 20 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | NVC Multipurpose Room 1-107

    Students at the CUNY Men’s Health Summit will receive guidance and resources to enhance their well-being as learners. Breakfast, lunch, and promotional items will be offered at this all-day event. Learn more.

    Denim Day
    Wednesday, Apr. 25 | 1:00 pm - 3: 00 pm | NVC, 2nd Floor Lobby

    The College’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Committee (S.H.A.P.) encourages all faculty, staff, and students to wear jeans on April 25 to symbolize solidarity for Denim Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of sexual assault. A discussion on the significance of living in a world free of sexual assault will also be held. Learn more.

    PhD Project-Baruch College Research Symposium
    Friday, Apr. 27- Apr. 28 | NVC Room 750

    Sponsored by the Zicklin School, this symposium will provide 15 students in the PhD Project an opportunity to develop their research scholarship and to position themselves in the job market for a faculty position at research-oriented business schools upon completion of their doctoral studies. The symposium is intended to complement the PhD Project’s efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion in business education by reducing the significant underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans on business school faculties. 

    “The Dreamer and the Day Laborer: Two Faces of the Immigrants' Rights Movement”
    Monday, Apr. 30 | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Information and Technology Building, Room 750

    Presented by the Marxe School, this Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture on Equality and Justice features Manuel Castro (MPA '14), executive director of New Immigrant Community Empowerment, a community-based organization dedicated to building the power of day laborers and immigrant workers in New York City. Mr. Manuel will discuss his work with the New York City government to strengthen labor rights for immigrants and day laborers. Learn more.

    May

    The Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program Scholarship and Awards Ceremony
    Friday, May 4 | 5:00 pm - 8: 00 pm | NVC Room 14-220

    The Baruch community is invited to the 46th annual SEEK Awards Ceremony to acknowledge its students’ academic achievements and service as well as honor SEEK graduates. This year’s theme is “Education with a Purpose: #TransformingLives.”

    Information Session for the Undoing Racism® Community Organizing Workshop
    Tuesday, May 8 | 3:30-4:30 pm |NVC Room 2-290

    The Office of Diversity, Compliance, and Equity Initiatives is sponsoring, along with the Division of Enrollment Management and Strategic Academic Initiatives, the Undoing Racism® Community Organizing Workshop at Baruch. The College’s Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch (CURB) will host an information session in advance of the workshop as details are finalized.

    CUNY Black Male Initiative Spring Benefit
    Thursday, May 10 | 6:00 pm - 9: 00 pm |Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street

    The third annual CUNY BMI Spring Benefit will honor Brooklyn Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, MA; CUNY Chancellor James B. Milliken, JD; and philanthropist Alan Newton, a former CUNY BMI research associate. All proceeds from the event will benefit CUNY BMI student development projects.

    CURB Meeting
    Friday, May 11 | 12:00 -1:00 pm

    The Baruch "Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch" is a monthly meeting for administrators, faculty and staff who have attended the Undoing Racism Workshop and wish to continue connecting about the workshop and anti-racist work on campus. Currently, the meetings are on the 2nd Friday of the month, 12:00-1:00, the location varies.

    Providing Person-Centered Support: A Workshop on Sexual Violence
    Tuesday, May 15 | NVC Room 14-270

    The Office of Diversity, Compliance, and Equity Initiatives is sponsoring a workshop for the Campus Intervention Team (CIT) to provide person-centered support after disclosures of sexual violence. Facilitated by Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center’s Youth Empowered conSensuality (YES) program, this workshop’s objectives will be to teach concrete communication skills, explain relevant terminology, and explore what it means to provide trauma-informed care. For further information or to attend, please email Douglas Medina

    Academic Affairs Diversity Advisory Council Meeting
    Thursday, May 17 | Library Building Room 755 | 12:00 pm

    Meeting to discuss the College's Draft Strategic Plan  for Diversity and Inclusion.

    Healing Through Music
    Friday, May 18 | 82 Washington Square East, New York

    Angel Band Project, in partnership with New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault, is offering a 5-week music therapy group, “Healing through Music,” for all survivors and victims of trauma. No musical background is required. Learn more.

    Engage & Reframe Resistance: Work With Your Campus Community to Transform Your Current Culture in Healthy Ways
    Wednesday, May 23 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | NVC Room 14-280

    The Office of Diversity, Compliance, and Equity Initiatives, along with the Division of Student Affairs, is sponsoring “Engage & Reframe Resistance: Work With your Campus Community to Transform Your Current Culture in Healthy Ways,” a webinar led by social justice experts Rev. Sam Offer and Dr. Becky Martinez. This webinar seeks to assist administrators in understanding the political, cultural, and economic factors that contribute to resistance and racial discourse on campus and to target programs and efforts that will promote transformation. The event includes an hour-long discussion.

    June

    “Free Speech Crisis: Protect First Amendment Rights and Students’ Demands to Maintain an Inclusive Community”
    Wednesday, June 6 | 2:00 pm | NVC Room 14-270

    The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Initiatives along with the Office of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs are sponsoring a webinar and discussion on the “Free Speech Crisis: Protect First Amendment Rights and Students’ Demands to Maintain an Inclusive Community.” Space is limited. Please RSVP to my office.

    Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch (CURB) Meeting
    Tuesday, June 12| 12:00 pm | NVC Room 11-217

    CURB will be holding its next meeting in June at which members will discuss proactive strategies for undoing institutional racism. CURB members are Baruch employees who have participated in the Undoing Racism® Community Organizing Workshop at the College. The next such workshop, sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Compliance, and Equity Initiatives along with the Office of Enrollment Management and Strategic Academic Initiatives, will take place on Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26. Please contact Robert Kunicki, assistant director for student success, assessment, and enrollment initiatives, for more information on the workshop.

    “Promoting Equality in an Age of Austerity: The Role for State and Local Governments”
    Tuesday, June 12- June 13 | all-day events |NVC Room 14-220

    This National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) Social Equity Leadership Conference on “Promoting Equality in an Age of Austerity: The Role for State and Local Governments” will examine best practices designed to achieve racial, gender, and economic equity in the current climate of reduced federal budgets. It is co-sponsored by NAPA’s Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance and the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. Please RSVP to Angelina Delgado, senior director of finance and administration at the Marxe School. Learn more.

    July

    Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch (CURB) Meeting
    Tuesday, July 31| 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 2-290

    CURB members—Baruch employees who have participated in the Undoing Racism® Community Organizing Workshop at the College—will share proactive strategies for undoing institutional racism.

    August

    Black Women’s Blueprint Counseling Programs
    August 2018

    Black Women’s Blueprint, a civil and human rights organization for women of African descent, is creating counseling programs scheduled for the beginning of August. “Sister Circle,” one such program, is for female survivors of sexual assault who are over the age of 18.  Please contact 646-647-5414 for more information.

    September

    As We Are Disability: Portraits of a Community
    Ongoing display | William and Anita Library Building, Second Floor

    This collection showcases 18 portraits by Roger Sherman, photographer and award-winning filmmaker. The images feature many CUNY students, alumni, faculty, and staff and include accompanying personal narratives. The photo subjects acquired their disabilities—some visible, some not—at different ways, at different times in their lives, and have incorporated their disabilities into their personal stories in distinctive and powerful ways. An audio version of the narrative in the subject’s voice is also available. The exhibition, sponsored by the Baruch College Office of Services for Students with Disabilities and the CUNY Central Office of Student Affairs, was installed in 2015.

    The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
    Wednesday, September 5 | 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Simon Conference Room, 14-220

    Richard Rothstein, research associate of the Economic Policy Institute and fellow at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, will make remarks, answer questions, and sign copies of his book, The Color of Law. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Compliance and Equity Initiatives.

    Learn Chinese for Free @ Baruch: Beginner and Intermediate Classes Available
    Various times; details below and to follow |     Location: Registrants notified by email

    The Confucius Institute for Global Finance at Baruch College is offering free, non-credit-bearing Chinese language lessons for students, faculty, and staff. Introduction to Chinese 100 (Beginners) will run from Thursday, September 13, through Tuesday, December 4. Introduction to Chinese 101 (Intermediate) will run from Thursday, September 20, through Tuesday, December 4. Both classes meet twice a week. Learn more and register here. Contact Matthew LePere for additional information.

    Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch (CURB) Meetings
    Friday, September 14 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC), Room 2-290

    CURB members—Baruch employees who have participated in the Undoing Racism® Community Organizing Workshop at the College—will share proactive strategies for undoing institutional racism.  

    Film Screening and Discussion of 13th, a Netflix documentary
    Tuesday, September 25 | 12:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 2-290

    Titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, this award-winning 2016 documentary argues that slavery is in fact being perpetuated through mass incarceration of people of color and the prison-industrial complex. Sponsored by CURB, with discussions to follow. Note: If you are a CURB member and interested in facilitating discussions, please email Robert Kunicki.

    Workshop: Center for Ethnic Racial, and Religious Understanding (CERRU)
    Wednesday, September 26 | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 14-250

    The Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Understanding (CERRU), based at Queens College, will provide a workshop for Baruch staff on building and fostering cultural competency skills through the use of dialogue and undoing bias techniques. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Compliance, and Equity Initiatives.

    October

    Film Screening and Discussion of 13th, a Netflix documentary
    Tuesday, October 2 | 12:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 2-290

    Titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, this award-winning 2016 documentary argues that slavery is in fact being perpetuated through mass incarceration of people of color and the prison-industrial complex. Sponsored by CURB, with discussions to follow. Note: If you are a CURB member and interested in facilitating discussions, please email Robert Kunicki.

    Opening Ceremony LGBTQ+
    Thursday, October 3 | 12:40 pm - 2:20 pm | Newman Vertical Campus Second Floor Lobby

    Celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ+ History Month with music, food, giveaways, and more!

    Coalition to Undo Racism at Baruch (CURB) Meetings
    Friday October 12, and Wednesday October 31 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus (NVC), Room 2-290

    CURB members—Baruch employees who have participated in the Undoing Racism® Community Organizing Workshop at the College—will share proactive strategies for undoing institutional racism.  

    13th Annual CUNY Black Male Initiative (BMI) Conference: “Diversifying the STEM Field: Exposing and Promoting Pathways” 
    Friday, October 5 | 8:30 am to 7:00 pm |New Academic Complex Auditorium, AB 108, New York City College of Technology, 300 Jay St., Brooklyn

    This conference will focus on preparing participants to enter STEM fields and to find helpful STEM resources to enable young people, particularly young men of color, to begin a career in STEM at an earlier age. Learn more. All faculty, staff, and students are invited; registration is required.

    Film Screening and Discussion of 13th, a Netflix documentary
    Tuesday, October 9 | 12:30 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 2-290

    Titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery, this award-winning 2016 documentary argues that slavery is in fact being perpetuated through mass incarceration of people of color and the prison-industrial complex. Sponsored by CURB, with discussions to follow. Note: If you are a CURB member and interested in facilitating discussions, please email Robert Kunicki.

    Understanding Students with Learning Disabilities in College
    Thursday October 11 | 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | North Vertical Campus Rm 14 - 275

    Dr. Saneem Hafeez, clinical and neuropsychologist, will present information on learning disabilities, including identifying methods for engaging all students using principles of “universal design” within the classroom, referring students to resources, and recognizing the impact of learning disabilities. This presentation is particularly recommended for faculty, staff, and first-year seminar instructors. Sponsored by the Office of Student Disability Services, Student Academic Consulting Center, and Center for Teaching and Learning. Email cfleming@hostos.cuny.edu to RSVP and view the flyer here.

    National Coming Out Day: Our Stories, Our Voices
    Thursday, October 11 | 12:40–2:20 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 3-215

    Join us for an open discussion of gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity through personal narratives and stories.

    Loud and Proud: An LGBTQ + Faculty & Staff Teach-in
    Monday, October 15 | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Information and Technology (Library) Building Rm 763

    This event will be lightning talks around issues, concerns, and pride at Baruch. Get to know community members and allies over food and drinks. Welcoming remarks by Weissman School Dean Aldemaro Romero Jr., PhD. Facilitated by Shelly Eversley, associate professor in the Department of English, and Ted Altschuler, director of the Baruch Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Compliance & Equity Initiatives. Email DiversityEventsRSVP@baruch.cuny.edu to RSVP.

    LGBTQ+ Allies Meet & Greet
    Tuesday, October 16 | 12:40 pm to 2:20 pm | North Vertical Campus Rm 2-215

    Network with faculty, staff, alumni, and student allies to help us foster and further
    develop a supportive and inclusive community at Baruch.

    Being Queer in the Workplace: A Panel
    Thursday, October 18 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | North Vertical Campus Rm 1-107

    Coming out at work can be an overwhelming challenge. This event—offered in collaboration with the Starr Career Development Center and the Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement—features a panel of professionals who will address widely held concerns of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace.

    Sexual Trauma Disclosure in the Media: A Dialogue
    Tuesday, October 23 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | North Vertical Campus Rm 14-266

    Please join Douglas Medina, mental health first aid trainer and associate director of the Honors Program; Teresa Hurst, PhD, acting director of the Counseling Center; and Mona Jha, Esq., Title IX coordinator. These three will facilitate a dialogue on sexual trauma disclosure in the media. The Baruch community is invited to share reactions and techniques for processing and coping.

    November

    Peace Corps Panel
    Tuesday, November 13 | 12:30 to 2:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 14-270

    Teresa Liu, associate director of international events, has organized a panel of returned Peace Corps volunteers who work and teach at Baruch. The event, which will take place during the College’s International Education Week (November 12–16), offers a discussion of service and a Q&A with panelists Teresa Liu (RPCV-East Timor), Anna D’Souza (Marxe School, RPCV-Senegal), Brian Kane (College NOW, RPCV-Honduras), and Cheryl de Jong-Lambert (Office of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs; RPCV-Guinea-Bissau). Faculty and staff are invited to attend. Co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Compliance, and Equity Initiatives.

    Tre Donne: The Roots of Italian American Feminism in 1960s New York
    Tuesday, November 27 | 12:30 to 2:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 5-160

    Award-winning writer and historian Marcia Gallo, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will discuss the lives and times of three barrier-breaking women of the sixties: Kitty Genovese, Diane di Prima, and Virginia Apuzzo. Gallo’s Brooklyn- and Bronx-born subjects shed a new perspective on women’s oppression and liberation in the decade. View the flyer here.

    Breaking Through Stigma: World AIDS Day Event
    Friday, November 30 | 11:00 to 1:00 pm | Mason Hall, Field Building at 17 Lexington Avenue

    End AIDS NY 2020 Coalition will be at Baruch for its annual World AIDS Day festival. The event is an opportunity to honor those lost to the disease and gather in solidarity in the fight to end New York’s AIDS epidemic by 2020. Free and open to all. Lunch will be provided. Learn more.

    December

    Daring Greatly: A Women Faculty Networking Lunch
    Tuesday, December 4 | 12:00 to 2:00 pm | Newman Vertical Campus, Room 14-250

    Kristy Perez, MSW, director of Baruch’s Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program, leads an interactive workshop to help participants build connections and find their authentic selves by recognizing vulnerability as a leadership strength. The workshop is based on Brené Brown’s book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent & Lead. 

    RSVP: DiversityEventsRSVP@baruch.cuny.edu by Tuesday, Nov. 27.

    Stories and Bites: A Chanukah Celebration
    Tuesday, December 4 | 6:00 to 9:30 pm | Baruch Performing Arts Center

    The Sandra Kahn Wasserman Jewish Studies Center welcomes all to sample a chefs’ table of holiday food from around the world. Learn more here.

    Computer Center for Visually Impaired People (CCVIP) Open House
    Wednesday, December 5 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm |Information and Technology Building, Room 648

    At the CCVIP Open House, blind or visually impaired people will be introduced to new tech-centric tools, strategies, and skills available to enhance their use of computers, Apple products, mobile phones, tablets, and other devices. Call for reservations: 646-312-1427; view more information here

  • Diversity Talk at Baruch College (Video) - Aldemaro Romero Jr., Dean of Weissman School of Arts and Science



    Dean Aldemaro Romero Jr. presents at the Annual Diversity Talk at Baruch College     from Aldemaro Rome o Jr. on Vimeo.

  • Unconscious Bias: Understanding, Monitoring and Minimizing (Video) - Robbin Chapman