April 6, 2021
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
New! Student Spotlight: Caroline Greig, MPA '21

Assistant Director of Education at New Alternatives for Children, Caroline Greig tells us about her career, her Marxe Executive MPA experience, and her take on the recent evolution of education and special education, for better or worse.
New! Alumni Spotlight: Jacquelyn Simone, EMPA '20

Alumna and Senior Policy Analyst at Coalition for the Homeless, Jacquelyn Simone is an advocate for the homeless in New York City. In this spotlight, she discusses the challenges of the pandemic on the homelessness crisis, the obstacles of hostile architecture and over-policing, the psychology behind how we think of the homeless, and more. Read more
New! Marny Smith, MSEd-HEA '17 and Assistant Director, Marxe Career Services, is a Baruch Phenomenal Women Nominee

The aim of the Phenomenal Women’s Campaign is to celebrate the contributions women have made to the Baruch Community and recognize their individual achievements. Marny was nominated as a powerful advocate and supporter of the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs graduate students. The commitment of nominees to the community is at the heart of Baruch’s mission! Read more
FEATURED EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
New! Bridging The Gap Between The United Nations And CUNY | Hosted by CUNY Career Success Initiatives | Thursday, April 15, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Competencies and skills really matter when it comes to landing your dream job or pursuing your dream career with such competitive international organizations as the United Nations. There are lots of opportunities at the UN for CUNY students looking to make a difference in the world as well as within the UN/NGO community. We will show you where to look. RSVP
New! Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (ASPIA) | Remote International Communication and Marketing Internship (Spring, Summer, Fall) with Stipend | Deadline: Friday, April 16, 2021

APSIA is looking for its remote summer intern! Interns help APSIA create website, social media, print, and other content to promote its work to relevant audiences around the world. Interns gain practical experience in multicultural, multinational marketing, a portfolio of projects tailored to a variety of international audiences, strong connections to top schools of international affairs, experience in outreach, analysis, and project management, insights into educational and career trends that will help shape their career, and more. $500 stipend per semester. Apply​
MARXE CAREER SERVICES & PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
New! Save the Date: Annual Government and Nonprofit Panel | Thursday, April 22, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

This event is for students to hear from a panel of Baruch alumni who are government or nonprofit professionals and get a sense of the careers they can obtain with their degrees and professional interests.
United Nations Information Session: 5 to 7+ Years of Experience (Mid-Career Professionals) | Hosted by Marxe Career Services and the NASPAA Employer Relations Committee | Friday, April 23, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Marxe graduate students and alumni who are mid-career professionals: Join us for an information session with recruitment representatives from the United Nations. Due to projected vacancies, the UN is conducting targeted outreach to qualified mid-career professionals with a minimum of 5 to 7+ years of experience in the following fields: Administration, Economic Affairs, Human Rights, Information Management and Technology​, Public Information, Political Affairs, Social Affairs, Statistics. Register
New! Get Your Dream Job Using LinkedIn with Jonathan Javier, CEO/Founder of Wonsulting | Hosted by Marxe Career Services | Thursday, April 29, 2021, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Finding a job during these times can be difficult; but what if it's much easier than you think? In this session, CEO/Founder of Wonsulting Jonathan Javier will go over how you can get into your dream job utilizing LinkedIn just as he did for his roles at Snap, Google, Cisco. Jonathan's strategies apply to jobs in both the private and public sectors including nonprofit, government, foundations, think tanks, and much more! Since founding Wonsulting, Jonathan has been featured in numerous publications including Forbes, Business Insider, and The Daily Mail. Register
BARUCH EVENTS
New! Land A Job Without Losing Yourself | Hosted by GCMC and Tanuja Ramchal | Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

A common misconception in the career process is that you have to compromise who you are to get a job, thinking you have no other choice on the path to success. This concept has been normalized, which can cause you to settle for a job that’s not right for you and leave you feeling trapped and unfulfilled. Rest assured you do have a choice. In this class in the Human Approach series, you’ll learn how to shift your awareness and the way you view the career process so you land and keep a job without suppressing who you are. Register
Tools for Clear Speech - Professional Events

New! Tools Beyond Baruch: TfCS for Your Career | Wednesdays at 12 pm - 1:00 pm | Starting April 7, 2021

These small-group sessions provide an opportunity to prepare for working in the US by practicing common job interview questions and learning about critical social and language skills used in office culture. Register

New! Clear, Confident Interviews: What You Need to Know | Wednesday, April 7, 2:30 – 5:00pm

Participants will discuss the basics of clear, professional communication expected of them during an interview. Students will discuss and practice topics such as clearly pronouncing their name, interests and school, using small talk, and calming their nerves. Participants will also participate in mock interviews for better perspective. This workshop is a must for nonnative speakers searching for internships or full-time employment. Register
New! Information Session - McKinsey and Company | Hosted by Weissman Career Services | Thursday, April 8, 2021, 1:00 pm

Marxe students have been invited to this event by Weissman Career Services. It will be specifically geared towards students studying Industrial-Organizational Psychology. McKinsey and Company helps organizations across the private, public, and social sectors create the Change that Matters most to them. From the C-suite to the front line, they partner with their clients to transform their organizations, embed technology into everything they do, and build enduring capabilities. With exceptional people in 65 countries, they combine global expertise and local insight to help turn ambitious goals into reality. Register
Fireside Chat with Dr. Amelia Parnell: Leadership and Diversity in H.Ed | Hosted by The HEA Club | Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Amelia Parnell is vice president for research and policy at NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, where she leads many of the Association’s scholarly and advocacy-focused activities. Amelia’s policy and practitioner experiences include prior roles in association management, legislative policy analysis, internal audit, and TRIO programs. Her research portfolio includes studies of leadership in higher education, with a focus on college presidents and vice presidents. Register
New! Information Session - NYC Dept. of Administrative Services (DCAS) | Hosted by Weissman Career Services | Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 1:00 pm

Marxe students have been invited to this event by Weissman Career Services. It will be specifically geared towards students studying Industrial-Organizational Psychology.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) provides effective shared services to support the operations of New York City government. This session will discuss how DCAS functions, the civil service exams process, available job and internship opportunities, and what we look for in an applicant. You will also hear from a Test and Measurement Specialist about the work they do at DCAS. Register
Fireside Chat with Kevin Krugar, CEO of NASPA | Hosted by The HEA Club | Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Dr. Kevin Kruger has served as president and CEO for NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education since 2012, with more than 40 years of experience in the field. Dr. Kruger represents student affairs at a variety of national forums. A frequent contributor to higher education news stories on the college student experience, he has published and presented on trends in higher education, student success, degree-completion strategies for low-income/first-generation students, and change management and leadership in higher education. Register
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
New! Navigating USAJOBS | Hosted by by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) | Wednesday, April 7, 2021 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT | Register
New! Overcoming Busyness & Burnout with Marxe Alum Lindsay Collins, Holistic Health Coach | Sat, April 17, 2021 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT | Register
New! Latinx Energy Career Trajectories | Hosted by Latinxs in Sustainability and Young Professionals in Energy NYC | Wednesday, April 28, 2021 | 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM EDT | Register