Credit Suisse: A Look at Careers in Financial Information Systems

By Beidi Sabrina Ma (MS Statistics ’14) As a graduate student who has a background in information technology, having Credit Suisse visit Baruch’s Subotnick Financial Services Center (SFSC) on October 17, 2013 was a terrific experience. The event they joined was a collaboration between Credit Suisse and Baruch’s Zicklin Graduate Career Management Center and Starr … Continue reading

The Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity: A Q & A with Associate Director Matt LePere

by Dan Boardman ’14, Zicklin School of Business After eight years at the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity, Associate Director Matt LePere answers questions and shares his thoughts on American debate and special programs at Baruch.   Matthew, thank you so much for taking the time to talk about your work and that of the Center. For those … Continue reading

The Ultimate Zicklin School of Business Survival Guide

By Emily McMillen, MBA, Accounting 2012 It’s time for another semester here at good ole Baruch and from the looks of it, it’s going to be a doozy. For those of you who have just joined us, I welcome you. For the past four semesters of my career here at Baruch I have picked a … Continue reading

GDay -4 Weeks

Only a month away!  Everyone, your correspondent included, has got that end-of-semester hang dog look. The big capstone presentation is done and only one presentation remains.  What does remain are the woulda, coulda, should haves and a fair amount of grumpiness.  Hurts that  a little sunshine and my garden spade can’t heal. Of course, it’s … Continue reading

VITA 2012

During the 2011 tax filing season, Baruch College students from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program prepared 6,555 tax returns resulting in more than $8 million in refunds. IRS-certified student volunteers filed taxes at five locations throughout the city, seven days a week from February 7 to April 17. Complimentary services were offered to … Continue reading

GSA Newsletter 3/5

Your weekly GSA newsletter. Welcome to Week 6!!Happy International Women’s Day!! Header image courtesy of Lem Morrison. News . . . The Accounting Department at Baruch has openings for the following positions on its Committee: Social Media Chair, Online Content Manager, Public Relations Representative, and Committee Oversight Assistant.  There are also opportunities for roles with … Continue reading

Jim Pynn: The Anatomy of a Leader

by Helen Serebin MBA Operations & Sustainability 2012 Two weeks ago a group of students from the Operations Department had the rare pleasure of touring the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant with Jimmy Pynn, superintendent of the facility.  A fellow operations major, Jeremy Larsen, who works at the DEP, arranged the visit, which spanned 2.5 … Continue reading

GSA Newsletter 2/27

Your weekly GSA newsletter. Welcome to Week 5!! Header image courtesy of Lem Morrison. News . . . Congratulations to the Baruch women’s basketball team for winning their 5th consecutive championship!! Go Bearcats!! The LGBT Graduate Society at Baruch College is interested in connecting with Baruch Graduate students interested in LGBT issues, advocacy and networking.  … Continue reading

GSA Newsletter 2/20

Your weekly GSA newsletter. Welcome to Week 4!! Header image courtesy of Lem Morrison. News . . . The GSA elected three new members to the board. Jillian Lubarsky will be the SPA/Weissman Liaison, Cassy Yuen will be the new Socials Chair, and Mimi Wang will be the Academics Affairs Chair. Baruch College’s Financial Aid … Continue reading

GSA Newsletter 2/13

Your weekly GSA newsletter. Welcome to Week 3!!! Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Header image courtesy of Lem Morrison. News . . . The GSA elected two new members to the board. Jillian Lubarsky will be the Academic Affairs Chair and Cassy Yuen will be the new Socials Chair. Baruch College’s Financial Aid Office is now on … Continue reading