Remember to check your schedule before you register!

What is the Tech Fair?

There are two Tech Fairs for freshmen students at Macaulay Honors College: one in the fall, and one in the spring. We offer several sessions; you choose one time slot that fits your schedule best. These events focus on hands-on learning about your Mac laptops and what you can accomplish with them. Workshops are led by Macaulay ITFs.

Who should attend the Tech Fair?

All first-year students. Right now, that means members of the class of 2017.

When is the Tech Fair?

We offer several sessions each fall and spring. Freshmen should attend one session each semester. Register for a session that allows you to arrive on time and stay for the duration, approximately 1.5 hours. This spring, sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th. Registration for each session is first come, first served, and closes when it has reached capacity, or on Thursday evening before the session, whichever comes first. Attendance at one full session each semester is mandatory for all first-years.

Where is the Tech Fair held?

The Tech Fair is held at the Honors Lounge at 17 Lexington Avenue, Room 903 and the Honors Study Room, 137 E. 25th St, Room 308. Which room is dependent upon which session you sign(ed) up for.

Update: All “B” sessions (AKA the Honors Study Room at 137 E. 25th St) have been moved to down the hall to the Schwartz Communication Center: Room 323

What should I bring with me?

Bring your laptop. Please make sure it is fully charged. You should also bring your student ID.

Do I have to come to the Tech Fair?

Yes. Both the fall and spring Tech Fairs are mandatory common events for first year students. You are expected to arrive promptly and remain for the entire event.

What if I can’t come?

Contact Dr. Joseph Ugoretz, Associate Dean, Teaching, Learning and Technology, at
joseph.ugoretz@mhc.cuny.edu

Do I have to sign up for a Tech Fair session being led by my own ITF?

No. You should sign up for the session that is most convenient to you. Participating in the Tech Fair gives you a chance to work with other students and ITFs from Baruch.

What if I need to change my Tech Fair registration?

Please check your schedule before you register, keeping in mind any important dates and/or religious observances. If you must change your registration, e-mail Brian Ford at
brian.ford@baruch.cuny.edu
(Please use this, and only this email address to contact Brian about the event, even if you have another email address for him).
Be sure to include:

• your first and last name
• date of the session for which you are already signed up
• date and time of the session you would prefer

Please check to make sure there are spaces in your preferred session before requesting the change. Any changes in registration must be made at least 48 hours before the session you want to attend starts. Please be aware that we cannot honor changes if you want to join a session that is at capacity.

I didn’t receive a confirmation email. How do I check on my registration?

You should get a confirmation message after your registration has been recorded. Check your junk mail folder–it might have ended up there. It’s also possible that there was a typo in your entry, preventing the email from reaching you. If you want to double check your registration status, email Brian Ford at brian.ford@baruch.cuny.edu . Be sure to include your first and last name, date, and time of the session for which you completed a registration.

I’m not sure which session I want to attend. Can I sign up for a few and then pick one later?

No. Because space is limited, we need each student to sign up for one session only. Sign up for one session that fits your schedule best. If you really need to change your registration, follow the procedures listed above.

Do you provide refreshments?

Yes, light snacks will be provided.

When are you going to email me back about my time change?

We’ll get back to you as quickly as we can, but please allow two business days for us to process registration changes.

I have another question.

Contact your ITF.