Service & Maintenance Staff
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Student Centers
Recreational lounge on the third floor of the Vertical Campus.
Main Libraries
The William and Anita Newman Library
Popular Places to Chill
- Dining lounge
- Outside the building entrances
- Student club area and game room on the third floor of the Vertical Campus
Bar on Campus
None, but Fitzgerald's Pub, a popular spot, is a short walk from campus.
Coffeehouse on Campus
Starbucks on the second floor of the Vertical Campus.
Movie Theater on Campus
None, but student clubs and organizations occasionally host free movie events.
"Green" Initiatives
Baruch has a Task Force on Sustainability, and encourages students to get involved. On the group's website, there is a list of upcoming green events being held on campus.
In terms of green facilities, the Pergolis Urban Classroom is the College's first green classroom, which features recycled furniture and carpeting, natural lighting, and non-toxic paints and glues.
School Slang
- The 23rd Street Building: The Lawrence and Eris Field Building at 17 Lexington Ave., where many classes are held.
- BCTC: Baruch Computing and Technology Center (Help Desk)
- BPAC: Baruch Performing Arts Center
- CPE: The CUNY Proficiency Exam, which all CUNY students must take before they earn their 60th credit.
- CUNY+Plus: The name of the CUNY library catalog
- EOC: Executives on Campus program that builds professional relationships between students, professors, and business leaders.
- The Library Building: The Information and Technology Building at 151 East 25th Street. It's where the library, main computer lab, bursar, registrar, financial aid, and other offices are located.
- SACC: Student Academic Counseling Center, where students can receive tutoring on any subject they need help with.
- SCDC: The Starr Career Development Center. It's the No. 1 place to visit for career counseling and resume improvement.
- Student Life: The Office of Student Life, where you can learn about student clubs and organizations.
- USG: The Undergraduate Student Government. This group represents undergrad students and allocates budgets for clubs and organizations.
- The VC: The William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus. It's located between 24th and 25th streets along Lexington Avenue. Many classes are held in this building.
- Weissman: The Weissman School of Arts and Sciences.
- Zicklin: The Zicklin School of Business.
Traditions
- Club Fair and Spring Fling: Student clubs and organizations woo new members during the Club Fair in fall and Spring Fling.
- Fashion Shows: The shows are organized by student organizations.
- Lexington Avenue Classic: A major sporting event at Baruch that draws as many as 1,500 fans.
- Relay For Life: An annual overnight celebration that brings together hundreds of students. It's a culmination of a long fundraising period by campus groups for the American Cancer Society.
- Senior Bash (Baruch Bash): This end-of-the-year party celebrates graduating seniors and features an open bar, buffet-style dining, and a DJ.
Urban Legends
There is a rumor that large alligators live in the darkness of New York City's underground. They were allegedly brought by residents returning from Florida vacations. It's said that as the reptiles increased in size, New Yorkers would flush their "pets" down the drains, which led to them living underground.
Favorite Things To Do
Students enjoy exercising at the Athletic Recreation Center; listening to speeches given by prominent business executives on campus; attending cultural, educational, and other events hosted by campus clubs and organizations; checking out shows at the Baruch Performing Arts Center; or viewing an exhibition at the Sidney Mishkin Gallery. For an up-to-date listing of activities, check out The Ticker, the College's newspaper.
Clubs and Organizations on Campus
Baruch has more than 150 student clubs and organizations, which cover a variety of interests. Joining a club gives students the chance to socialize and meet new people. While doing so, they can engage in fun activities and develop useful communication and networking skills. Given the variety of clubs at Baruch, there is practically a place for everyone.
Student Activities Offered
- Campus ministries
- Choral groups
- Dance
- Drama/theater
- Literary magazine
- Model UN
- Musical theater
- Radio station
- Student government
- Student newspaper
- Yearbook
ROTC
Air Force ROTC:
NoNavy ROTC:
NoArmy ROTC:
NoDid You Know?
If you cannot find a single club at Baruch you're interested in joining, you have the option of creating a new one!