September 18, 2018
NEWS + ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alumni Career Chat with David DeVaughn, MPA '13, Director of Policy & Community Engagement at City Harvest

Last Thursday, September 13th, David DeVaughn, MPA '13, Director of Policy & Community Engagement at City Harvest returned to the Marxe school to discuss policy, food insecurity, community partnerships, and more with current students.

Interested in connecting with amazing Marxe alumni in a small group setting? Join us for the next Alumni Career Chat October 4th with Nathifa Forde, MPA '16.  Register
At The End of the Day with Dipika Shrestha, MIA '19

Want to build your network and your brand? Take a page from Dipika Shrestha's book. This MIA student used her multimedia background to create her own podcast, At The End of the Day. Listen to her interview Kul Chandra Gautam, former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations about the key skills needed for a career in international affairs.
CAREER UPDATES

Congra ts to the following students and recent graduates with new jobs, internships, fellowships, or promotions!

  • Liting Zhang, MSEd-HEA '20, Graduate Assistant, Bridge to Baruch at Starr Career Development Center & Graduate Assistant, Professor William Casey Boland
  • Victoria Chubirka, MPA '19, Key Partnerships Intern, charity:water
  • Wooserk Park, MPA '19, Research Assistant, Professor Jack Krauskopf
  • Peter Orozco, MPA-NUF '18, Social Enterprise Business Operations Manager, Green City Force
  • Ibrahima Souare, MPA-NUF '18, Senior Agency Services Analyst, Division of Minority and Women's Business Development, NYS Department of Economic Development
  • Solomon Boukai, MPA '18, Assistant Transit Management Analyst, MTA NYC Transit
  • Jacqueline Chiofalo, MPA '18, Director of Policy Research and Analysis, The Institute for Family Health
  • Seema Choudhary, MPA-NUF '18, Assistant Director, Fellows Program in Public Affairs, Coro New York Leadership Center
  • Joseph Moran, MPA '19, Field Operations Coordinator, NYC Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Education
FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

John D. Solomon Fellowship (Intergovernmental Affairs Unit | NYC Office of Emergency Management | Sept. 2018 – May 2019 | Part-Time, Paid

There is one remaining fellowship spot available! Marxe students are highly encouraged to apply. NYC Emergency Management’s Intergovernmental Affairs unit serves as liaison to elected officials, community boards, and their staff to prepare constituents for emergencies and assist them during and after an incident. Apply now

MARXE CAREER + PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS  
FEATURED

*New* United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Information Session | Wednesday, October 10, 2018 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Admin Building, 135 E. 22nd Street, Room 301

Register for this presentation to learn about:
•     UNFPA's work, mission, goals, and values
•     Internships, job opportunities, and the Young Innovators Fellowship Programme
•     UNFPA's hiring process and what candidates can do to prepare and stand out
UPCOMING

*New* Gearing Up For Professional Success (A Workshop for International & ESL Students) | Thursday, September 20, 2018 | 12:30 – 2:00 PM | Admin Bldg, 135 East 22nd St, Room 308

Attend this interactive session designed to help international and ESL students explore their career aspirations and their professional identity. Students will learn how to utilize career services and discuss professional norms within the U.S workplace. Co-facilitated by Career Services + Advisement, lunch will be provided. Register
Navigating a Global Career: Career Paths in International Affairs | Wednesday, September 26, 2018 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Admin Bldg, 135 East 22nd St, Room 301

Interested in a career in international affairs? Hear from a panel of experts working at leading international organizations in New York City including:
International Rescue Committee, Eurasia Group, and UNDP. The panel will be moderated by Carla Robbins, Faculty Director, MIA Program. Register
*New* Alumni Career Chat with Nathifa Forde, MPA '16 - Mentoring Project Manager, Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC: Center for Youth Employment + NYC Department of Education | Thursday, October 4, 2018 | 12:15 – 1:30 PM | Admin Bldg, 135 East 22nd St, Room 308

Attend this exclusive opportunity to meet and chat with Nathifa Forde, MPA '16,
Mentoring Project Manager, Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC: Center for Youth Employment + NYC Department of Education. A light lunch will be served. Limited to 10 students only! Register
*New* Resume & Cover Letter Workshop | Tuesday, October 2, 2018 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Admin Bldg, 135 E. 22nd St, Rm 308

It only takes a recruiter 7 seconds to determine whether your résumé makes the cut. Learn how to strategically craft your résumé and cover letter to showcase your strengths, skills, and achievements in an increasingly competitive job market. Register
ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

*New* National and Prestigious Fellowships & Scholarships – Info Session | Thursday, September 20, 2018 | 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM | William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus, Room 3-125

Nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships provide opportunities to help students realize their goals. This presentation provides an overview of the types of fellowships and scholarships available; offers advice on selecting a fellowship opportunity; and suggests strategies on making you a competitive applicant. Contact: Valeria Hymas at Fellowships@baruch.cuny.edu
Marxe Issues Breakfast: Democracy in Peril: Defending Our Voting Rights | Tuesday, October 9, 2018 | 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Baruch College 151 E. 25th St., Rooms 750 and 760

Join Susan Lerner, president of Common Cause NY; Melissa Mark-Viverito, senior advisor, Latino Victory; Ezra Rosenberg, Co-Director of the "Voting Rights Project" for the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; and Professor Douglas Muzzio of the Marxe School. Marxe Dean, David Birdsell will moderate the program. Complimentary hot breakfast will be served. Register
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS

*New* Lighting the Fires of Freedom with Dr. Janet Dewart Bell, EMPA '99 | Tue, September 18, 2018 | 7:00 – 9:30 PM | Bluestockings Bookstore, 172 Allen Street New York, NY 10002

Literacy Partners and the #SubwayReads campaign invite you to meet acclaimed author Dr. Janet Dewart Bell, EMPA '99 who is joined by Carol Jenkins, founding president of the Women’s Media Center to discuss Bell's new book. Register
*New* Inside Idealist: How to Land a Job in Non Profit | Friday, September 21, 2018 | 1:00 PM –  3:30 PM | Idealist HQ 389 5th Ave, 9th Floor

Join CUNY Civic Meetup for a special look inside Idealist! Hear straight from the experts at Idealist on how to land a nonprofit job, including strategies, resources, tools, & resume tips. You will also get to enjoy a tour of the Idealist office and connect with professionals in the non-profit sector. Join the waitlist
*New* Welcome Social with MPA Club & Graduate Pride Society | Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Stone Creek Bar and Lounge, 140 East 27th Street

Meet your fellow graduate students and enjoy free food, music, and a cash bar. Email baruchpride@gmail.com or baruchcollegempaclub@gmail.com with questions. RSVP
*New* LGBTQ Career Fairs – October 2018

Monday, October 1, 2018 | 10 AM – 3 PM | The Center | Citi Executive Conference Center | 153 E 53 St, 14 FL. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with dozens of major employers that value LGBTQ diversity in the workplace! Register

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 42-09 28th St., 3rd Floor: Room 3-32, Herman Biggs Auditorium, Queens, NY 11101. DOHMH is committed to diversity and inclusion by providing equal employment opportunities to qualified candidates. Register
*New* ArtTable: Career Development Roundtable | Friday, November 2, 2018 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  | The John E. Reeves Great Hall, Fashion Institute of Technology, Seventh Avenue at 27th St.

ArtTable, the national leadership organization for professional women in the arts, invites you to attend our annual Career Development Roundtable.  Register
EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT: NYC Commission on Human Rights

The NYC Commission on Human Rights vigorously combats discrimination in New York City through both enforcement and education. They are hiring a Human Rights Specialist, Data Analyst, East Asian Communities Liaison, and more.
HIGHER ED CAREER CORNER

Are you being paid fairly? Check out the 2017-18 Salary Survey , conducted by The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), to see the median salaries for more than 700 academic and administrative jobs.
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