The first of its kind at Baruch, the Schindler Virtual Reality Lab is in keeping with the Weissman School’s mission to deliver forward-looking student experiences and with the College’s greater commitment to technology and curricular development.
50 Years in the Making: A Timeline of Baruch College 1968-2018
Click the image below to view the full-size timeline, charting Baruch's history since becoming an independent, senior college in 1968!
Through the Years: Alumni from Each Decade Look Back—and Ahead
To learn the story of Baruch’s past 50 years, look no further than its alumni. Collected here are six profiles, representing each decade. These individuals shed light on how the College impacted them, what their student days were like, and what they hope to see from Baruch over the next 50 years. … Continue reading Through the Years: Alumni from Each Decade Look Back—and Ahead
The ’10s: Elisabeth G. Greenberg (’14)
Why did you choose Baruch? I selected Baruch as my top-choice campus through the Macaulay Honors College. I wanted to be surrounded by students with diverse backgrounds and interests, and I was not disappointed. What’s your fondest Baruch memory? My study abroad experiences. Through that program, I was able to meet students I otherwise would … Continue reading The ’10s: Elisabeth G. Greenberg (’14)
The ’00s: Salome Makharadze (’05)
Why did you choose Baruch? I had recently moved to NYC from the Republic of Georgia, so I was looking for a school that would be both academically rigorous and cost effective. Baruch delivered on both. How did Baruch impact your life and career? Baruch taught me leadership skills at an early age, and the … Continue reading The ’00s: Salome Makharadze (’05)
Neighborhood Beat: Roz Bernstein Reporting Day Explores Chinatown
Chinatown was the focus of the Second Annual Roz Bernstein Reporting Day, organized by Gisele Regatao and Emily Johnson, faculty members in the Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions. Seventy students from four classes participated.
The ’90s: Joan Lavin (’99)
Why did you choose Baruch? As an Irish immigrant, I wanted to both further my education and pursue my career simultaneously. In addition, I was deeply interested in human dynamics within a business setting and how they impact performance and productivity. To that end, Baruch offered excellent courses on both business and organizational psychology. So … Continue reading The ’90s: Joan Lavin (’99)
The ’80s: Po Y. Sit (’85)
Why did you choose Baruch? I arrived in New York from Hong Kong in January 1981 and attended Bayside High School. After receiving and reviewing my transcript from Hong Kong, my guidance counselor informed me that I had enough credits to graduate that June. I was so distressed about the situation, since I had not … Continue reading The ’80s: Po Y. Sit (’85)
The ’70s: Burton A. Mitchell (’74)
Why did you choose Baruch? My father went to Baruch [“City College Downtown”] and so did my sister. I was planning on studying accounting. I never considered another alternative. How did Baruch impact your life and career? Baruch gave me a business background that allowed me to excel in law school and for my entire … Continue reading The ’70s: Burton A. Mitchell (’74)
The ’60s: Joel Zolondek (’68)
Why did you choose Baruch? I originally planned to study at the University of Pennsylvania, but when my father died, our family’s financial resources became limited. Fortunately, the Baruch School had a legendary public accounting program and was just a subway ride from our home in Brooklyn. What’s your fondest Baruch memory? My fondest memories … Continue reading The ’60s: Joel Zolondek (’68)