Arts and Sciences

Prof. Gail Levin interviews digital media artist Roz Dimon.

You are warmly invited to join us for a reading and conversation with writer Daphne Palasi Andreades, the Harman Writer-in-Residence for the Spring 2024 semester. A 2015 Baruch alumnus, Andreades is the author of Brown Girls, a New York Times Editor's Choice, and a finalist for the inaugural Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. Andreades is the recipient of a 2018 O. Henry Prize and scholarships to the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, the Sewanee Writers' Conference, and Martha's Vineyard Institute for Creative Writing, where she won the Voices of Color Prize.

Baruch History Department Event: "Preserving the Historical Record of Afro-Colombian Resistance through the Martial Art called 'Grima' in the British Library's Endangered Archives Program." A conversation with Baruch History Associate Professor Dr. TJ Desch-Obi, co-organized with the Non-Profit American Trust for the British Library, an event for Baruch students, faculty, and the general public.

Climate scientists have long been warning that climate change will bring more frequent severe weather events around the world. International organizations such as the IPCC, United Nations Foundation and others face the challenge of communicating about climate scientists' projections with audiences who don't have a background in climate science. I will discuss insights for climate change communications from my research program on public perceptions of climate change and severe weather. These implications also apply to science communication about other complex topics.

Moderated by Professor Theodore Henken from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, this video includes a recording of Professor Henken's class with two Cuban guest speakers, Carlos Manuel Álvarez  and Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo. The lecture provides a book discussion of the student reading entitled: Cuba on the Verge: 12 writers on continuity and change in Havana and across the country. The book spans from politics and art to music and baseball in a timely look at the Cuban society's profound transformations. Among the authors for the book, Carlos Manuel Álvarez. describes his story of being among the last generation of Cubans to be raised under Fidel Castro. 

Moderated by Ester Allen, the Spring 2023 Sidney Harman Writer-in-Residence Program invites Sam Pollard, who is not only Emmy award-winning filmmaker but also a Baruch alum in 1973.  The program is introduced Bridgett M. Davis, also a filmmaker and novelist. Mr. Pollard will be teaching a class on screenwriting and documentary filmmaking. 

The Psychology Department holds a colloquium every semester. Moderated by Andrea Lynne Taylor, co-chair of the colloquium series and Professor at the Psychology Department in Weissman School, the lecture includes results done by Dr. Sandra S. Pimentel, a researcher and specialist on psychiatry and behavioral sciences,  during the COVID era with an update on its treatments and challenges.  

Convocation is a defining event where you will be formally inducted into the College and have the opportunity to hear from College leaders, attend your First Year Seminar (FYS 1000) class of the semester, and participate in engaging programs. For members of Class 2026, the important event took place on August 23, 2022 which began with President S. David Wu speaking to the audiences. Professor Esther Allen, Director of Sidney Harman Writer-In-Residence, introduced this year's Baruch Writer-In-Residence, Daphne Odeh, and followed by Daphne's talk to the Class.      

Inaugurating the new series "We Are Climate Action,” the distinguished panel will discuss interdisciplinary climate engagement and the potential impact of the Biden administration's climate agenda.

Inaugurating the new series "We Are Climate Action,” the distinguished panel will discuss interdisciplinary climate engagement and the potential impact of the Biden administration's climate agenda.

Art Speaks Justice is hosted by Baruch College Weissman School of Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean. The Art Speaks Justice series focuses on social justice issues. In covering the vast range of social justice problems, the series features the social justice commentary expressed by authors, cultural productions at the Baruch Performing Arts Center (BPAC), or artist featured in the Mishkin Gallery. Panelists Included were Reverend Al Sharpton, Viviana Rivera-Burgos, and Derek W. Black. The event was moderated by Andrea Gabor.

Art Speaks Justice is hosted by Baruch College Weissman School of Arts and Sciences Office of the Dean. The Art Speaks Justice series focuses on social justice issues. In covering the vast range of social justice problems, the series features the social justice commentary expressed by authors, cultural productions at the Baruch Performing Arts Center (BPAC), or artist featured in the Mishkin Gallery. Panelists Included were Reverend Al Sharpton, Viviana Rivera-Burgos, and Derek W. Black. The event was moderated by Andrea Gabor.

The Sidney Harman Writer-In-Residence Program presents author Ingrid Rojas Contreras in a reading and conversation on her novel Fruit of the Drunken Tree.

The Sidney Harman Writer-In-Residence Program presents author Jennifer Clement in a reading and conversation on her novels Gun Love and Prayers for the Stolen.

The Sidney Harman Writer-In-Residence Program presents author Ingrid Rojas Contreras in a reading and conversation on her novel Fruit of the Drunken Tree.

The Sidney Harman Writer-In-Residence Program presents author Jennifer Clement in a reading and conversation on her novels Gun Love and Prayers for the Stolen.

The “The Politics of Race in America” program will address the complexity of racial profiling and the impact it has on public perception and legislative policy. Panel experts include Marc Morial, the President and CEO of the National Urban League, the largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization in America and Baruch College Weissman School Professors: Dr. Shelly Eversley, Faculty Fellow in the Office of the Provost and Interim Chair of Black and Latino Studies Department and Dr. Marcus Johnson, Assistant Professor of political science. The panel is moderated by Weissman Dean, Aldemaro Romero Jr.

The “The Politics of Race in America” program will address the complexity of racial profiling and the impact it has on public perception and legislative policy. Panel experts include Marc Morial, the President and CEO of the National Urban League, the largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization in America and Baruch College Weissman School Professors: Dr. Shelly Eversley, Faculty Fellow in the Office of the Provost and Interim Chair of Black and Latino Studies Department and Dr. Marcus Johnson, Assistant Professor of political science. The panel is moderated by Weissman Dean, Aldemaro Romero Jr.

Prof. Vincent DiGirolamo discusses his latest book Crying the News: History of America's Newsboy.

Prof. Vincent DiGirolamo discusses his latest book Crying the News: History of America's Newsboy.

Art Speaks Justice looks at the artist message in context with the program discussion to give the audience a substantive, engaging perspective on the topic explored. On Thursday, October 24, 2019, the first program discusses "The Climate Change Crisis." The program features Dr. Chester Zarnoch, Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology; Gisele Regatao, Assistant Professor of Journalism and multimedia journalist who has reported and edited stories for podcasts, radio, online and print publications internationally and a brief video narrated by Alaina Feldman, Director and Curator of the Baruch Mishkin Gallery on the video installation works of Minerva Cuevas: Disidencia, currently showing in the gallery. The program was moderated by Dean Aldemaro Romero Jr. of the Weissman​ School of Arts and Sciences.

Art Speaks Justice looks at the artist message in context with the program discussion to give the audience a substantive, engaging perspective on the topic explored. On Thursday, October 24, 2019, the first program discusses "The Climate Change Crisis." The program features Dr. Chester Zarnoch, Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology; Gisele Regatao, Assistant Professor of Journalism and multimedia journalist who has reported and edited stories for podcasts, radio, online and print publications internationally and a brief video narrated by Alaina Feldman, Director and Curator of the Baruch Mishkin Gallery on the video installation works of Minerva Cuevas: Disidencia, currently showing in the gallery. The program was moderated by Dean Aldemaro Romero Jr. of the Weissman​ School of Arts and Sciences.

The Sidney Harman Writer-In-Residence Program presents author Beth Macy in a reading and conversation.

The Sidney Harman Writer-In-Residence Program presents author Beth Macy in a reading and conversation.

Italian American History Month's "Salute to Italian Women": Lecture by writer/historian Marcia Gallo, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, author of No One Helped: Kitty Genovese, New York City, and the Myth of Urban Apathy. Dr. Gallo discusses Italian-American feminism in 1960s New York City.

Italian American History Month's "Salute to Italian Women": Lecture by writer/historian Marcia Gallo, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, author of No One Helped: Kitty Genovese, New York City, and the Myth of Urban Apathy. Dr. Gallo discusses Italian-American feminism in 1960s New York City.

Provides details of Prof. Gail Levin's interview with Alex Rosenberg regarding the historical turmoil and echoes of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Provides details of Prof. Gail Levin’s interview with Alex Rosenberg regarding the historical turmoil and echoes of the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Contemporary Japanese American artist Naoto Nakagawa speaks to Baruch students.

Contemporary Japanese American artist Naoto Nakagawa speaks to Baruch students.

Contemporary Chinese American artist Zhang Hongtu speaks to Baruch students.

Contemporary Chinese American artist Zhang Hongtu speaks to Baruch students.

Contemporary Indian American artist Natvar Bhavsar speaks to Baruch students.

Contemporary Indian American artist Natvar Bhavsar speaks to Baruch students.

Dr. Wall has authored and edited several well-known books on the Harlem Renaissance and feminist theory and criticism. Her pioneering works of criticism include Women of the Harlem Renaissance and Worrying the Line: Black Women Writers, Lineage and Literary Tradition. The Addison Gayle Lecture Series is held annually in honor of Dr. Addison Gayle, Jr., a noted African-American professor, literary critic, and long-time member of the Department of English. Each year, the department invites noted scholars and activists to lead a discussion on issues related to diversity and culture.

Dr. Wall has authored and edited several well-known books on the Harlem Renaissance and feminist theory and criticism. Her pioneering works of criticism include Women of the Harlem Renaissance and Worrying the Line: Black Women Writers, Lineage and Literary Tradition. The Addison Gayle Lecture Series is held annually in honor of Dr. Addison Gayle, Jr., a noted African-American professor, literary critic, and long-time member of the Department of English. Each year, the department invites noted scholars and activists to lead a discussion on issues related to diversity and culture.