Civic Engagement:
Empowering Students for Success

Tuesday October 1, 2013

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM in NVC 3-160

Everyone is welcome to join us for this event where guest speakers share how volunteering can help promote positive social change, build essential professional skills, and expand social network. Speakers include:

• Stan Altman, Professor, School of Public Affairs
• Gary Bagley, Executive Director, New York Cares
• Jackelyne Diaz, Student, Weissman School of Arts & Sciences
• John Moreno-Escobar, Founder of Latino Youth for Higher Education, Director of Partnerships for New Futuro, & Student, School of Public Affairs

Moderated by Christopher Hallowell, Professor, Weissman School of Arts & Sciences

Light refreshments will be served

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Welcome, transfer students! Adjusting to Baruch’s rich, unique culture can take time, but a plethora of powerful resources are now available to you. The following info sessions will help ease your transition into Baruch College and guide you towards academic and professional success.

Student Academic Counseling Center (SACC)
February 20, 5 PM – 6 PM · NVC 5-215

Having trouble with classes? Feeling stressed out and tired? There’s nothing wrong with asking for help.

• Meet the SACC tutors
• Learn more about tutoring services
• Get advice and answers

February 21, 3 PM – 4 PM · NVC 5-215

With nearly 200 on-campus organizations, there are countless opportunities to engage your fellow students and make your college career all the more memorable. Learn more about Baruch’s on-campus community from fellow students. Get your questions and concerns answered.

• Engaging makes the difference
• Food will be served
• Meet fellow transfer students

Starr Career Development Center (SCDC)
February 21, 4 PM – 5 PM · NVC 5-215

Learn about how to bridge the gap between coursework and your career. Discover the secrets of landing a good internship.

• Meet the Starr Advisors
• Get advice and answers
• Apply your knowledge

• Create a major with courses from various disciplines
• Combine Liberal Arts with Business classes to make yourself not only marketable, but well-rounded
• Have creative control and name your own major
• Show employers you have initiative and drive