January Academy will take place on January 17 and 18, 2024. On January 17, classes will be in person (indicated in purple), and on January 18, they will take place over Zoom (indicated in yellow), with the exception of First Aid, CPR, and AED training, which will be in person on both days, and Introduction to Financial Literacy, which will be on Zoom on January 17. Zoom links will be provided after registration.
Registration is open!
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Workshops
Resting Stitch Face: Embroidery Workshop, 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, January 17, 10:00am-12:00pm, in-person at Macaulay
Instructor: Kelly O’Donnell, Director of Science Forward, Macaulay Honors College
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email january.academy@macaulay.cuny.edu. There is also a Zoom session of this class on January 18th.
Come get crafty at our intro to embroidery workshop! We’ll provide all the tools you need to get started with this classic needlework technique. You’ll learn at least four basic stitches and get a chance to start embroidering your own monogram onto a handkerchief.
Supplies will be provided.
 Dr. Kelly O’Donnell |
About the Instructor: Kelly O’Donnell is the Director of Science Forward at Macaulay Honors College. She oversees scientific programing and academics for Macaulay. Dr. O’Donnell also regularly teaches one of the Science Forward seminars and occasionally teaches upper level courses such as Ecological Change & Human Disease and Detecting Bullshit in the Modern Age. Before coming to Macaulay, Dr. O’Donnell completed a teaching post-doc at Columbia University. She holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from Stony Brook University and a BS in Biology from Cornell University. Her academic interests are in botany, urban ecology, citizen/community science, and invasive plant evolution. Her non-academic interests include embroidery, trapeze, and Star Trek. |
First Aid, CPR, and AED Training, 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday, January 17, 9:00am-5:00pm, in-person at Macaulay
Instructor: John Jay Public Safety Department
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email january.academy@macaulay.cuny.edu.
Topics:
• Acting in an Emergency
• Preventing Disease Transmission
• Check the Victim
• Recovery Position
• Bleeding and Wound Care
• Shock
• Burns
• Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
• Head and Spine Injuries
• Sudden Illness
• Poisoning and Allergic Reactions
• Cold and Heat Emergencies
• Rescuing and Moving Victims
• Choking
By the end of the course, participants will learn to:
• Recognize a medical emergency
• Handle breathing and cardiac emergencies
• Act appropriately and effectively in order to sustain life until professional help arrives
• Prevent disease transmission
• Identify and care for bleeding, sudden illness, and injuries
You will receive National Safety Council certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED after this training session.
Everything Eclipses, 11:30am-1:00pm
Wednesday, January 17, 11:30am-1:00pm, in-person at Macaulay
Instructor: Professor Emily Rice, Macaulay Honors College
Are you prepared for the total solar eclipse that will be crossing North America on April 8, 2024? You will be after this hands-on workshop with Macaulay astronomer Emily Rice! Learn about the unique qualities of the Moon, Earth, and Sun that make total solar eclipses possible but relatively rare, plus the specifics about the next “Great American Eclipse”, including how to observe the Sun safely, the best way to experience totality, and what you’ll see from NYC. All equipment will be provided.
| About the Instructor: Emily Rice is Associate Professor of Astrophysics at at Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York (CUNY), faculty in the Physics Ph.D. Program at the CUNY Graduate Center, and a resident research associate in the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). Dr. Rice studies low mass stars, brown dwarfs (sometimes called “failed” stars), and directly-imaged exoplanets by analyzing their spectra and modeling their atmospheres, along with her research group, Brown Dwarfs in New York City (BDNYC), co-led by Prof. Kelle Cruz (Hunter College) and Dr. Jackie Faherty (AMNH). Dr. Rice frequently gives public presentations about space and science, including at the Hayden Planetarium at AMNH, and makes media appearances, coordinates Astronomy on Tap events at social venues around the world, and shares astronomy-inspired fashion through the STARtorialist blog and online shop. |  |
| https://macaulay.cuny.edu/directory/emily-rice/ |
Get To Know Yourself Better: A Workshop for Self-Discovery, 12:30pm-2:00pm
Wednesday, January 17, 12:30pm-2:00pm, in-person at Macaulay
Instructors: Staff of Mental Health Wellness Center, Macaulay Honors College
Join the Macaulay Honors College Wellness Center staff to discuss our character strengths, love languages, and communication styles! We will talk about better understanding ourselves as unique individuals, how to approach and navigate relationships, and what we can do to more confidently express our needs and boundaries. Through this workshop, we will learn about how to feel more comfortable and empowered in our personal and professional lives!
Prior to the workshop, register on https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register and take the VIA Character survey, as well as the love language quiz on https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language.
Can’t wait to see you there!
| About the Instructors:
Yiyun (she/her) is a Mental Health Counseling Intern and currently a second-year graduate student in the Mental Health Counseling program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Mental Studies. Yiyun has experience working in a clinical mental health center, specializing in Eating Disorders, where she provided counseling under supervision to teenage patients with anorexia nervosa. She also has experience in school counseling and workshop facilitation, where she provided individual student counseling and assisted high school senior students in NYC with their college and financial aid applications. Yiyun believes that everyone possesses the tools to thrive and live a better life; sometimes, people just need guidance in rediscovering how to use them. Outside of her clinical work, Yiyun is a lover of national parks and an Esports gamer. She also enjoys listening to indie folk-rock bands. Eugene (he/him) is a Social Work Intern and graduate student at Columbia University pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work. He previously graduated from Baruch College with a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs and a minor in Psychology. Eugene has experience in a public school where he counseled students, and worked with their families and educators to support their well-being. He views counseling as a collaborative process to help empower and bring out the strengths in the people he works with. Outside of clinical work, Eugene enjoys cooking, playing video games, and spending time with his cat. Jiani (she/her) is a Mental Health Counseling Intern, currently a second-year graduate student in the Psychological Counseling program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She graduated from University of California, Irvine with a double major in Psychological Science and Criminology, Law, and Society. Jiani has experience working with college students as a peer counselor in two different settings, her undergraduate counseling center and a nonprofit organization, where she met with students individually to help them accomplish a variety of goals. She sees counseling as a collaborative process and strives to hold a safe and growing space where her clients can feel seen and heard, and be their unapologetically selves. She works from a strength-based and client-centered perspective, with a multicultural lens, believing her clients have what it takes to thrive and make changes. Jiani enjoys exploring NYC in her free time. https://macaulay.cuny.edu/student-life/student-well-being/mental-health-and-wellness-center/ |
Job Search Strategies, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Wednesday, January 17, 2:00pm-3:30pm, in-person at Macaulay
Instructor: Gianina Chrisman, Director of Career Development, Macaulay Honors College
 Gianina Chrisman |
About the Instructor: Gianina Chrisman is the Director of Career Development at Macaulay Honors College. She leads the college’s efforts to connect students with high-level internships, research and job opportunities. As the head of career development, she leads the Office of Career Development, which includes overseeing the internship portion of the experiential learning requirement, career services, corporate sponsorships, mentoring program, and career development advisory council. She serves the Dean’s Advisory Council and sits on the Pre-Professional Committee, Diversity Committee, and Community Service Committee at Macaulay.
Gianina received her undergraduate degree from Hunter College, with a double major in Psychology and English Literature and a minor in Music. She earned her Master of Science in Education in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College. She comes to Macaulay with almost 20 years of experience in higher education and a background in Workforce Development & Training. Gianina was also an avid fencer and has served as the Assistant Coach at Yeshiva University and Hunter College in the past. |
Jewelry Making with Beads, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, January 17, 3:30pm-5:00pm, in-person at Macaulay
Instructor: Charmain Liddelow, Special Events & Alumni Relations Manager, Macaulay Honors College
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email january.academy@macaulay.cuny.edu.
Have fun learning a new hobby! Beaded jewelry has been around since ancient times and have been adorned by people from all cultures. Beads represented power, wealth, and spirituality; were used in rituals, ceremonies and also as a form of currency. No prior skills needed. Learn the basics to design and make your own jewelry from a necklace, bracelet and earrings. Express your creativity and make handmade custom pieces for friends, family or potential customers.
All supplies will be provided.
| About the Instructor: Charmain has been with CUNY for 20 years and enjoys working with students and the camaraderie of her co-workers. In her down time, she likes to learn new skills that she can use for DIY projects. |
The Current State of Tech: A Professional Development Panel, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, January 17, 5:00pm-6:00pm followed by networking, in-person at Macaulay
“The Current State of Tech” will be a professional development panel on the current state of the tech industry. Macaulay alumni will talk about how to land a job amidst layoffs in the industry and where the tech industry is headed.
The panel discussion will be followed by networking.
| About the Panelists:
Jimmy Koe, Macaulay parent Harrison Adler, Class of 2010 Jazmine Freund, Class of 2023 |
Business Etiquette Dinner, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, January 17, 5:00pm-6:30pm, in-person at Macaulay
Instructors: Janet Fu, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Events, Macaulay Honors College & Gianina Chrisman, Director of Career Development, Macaulay Honors College
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email january.academy@macaulay.cuny.edu.
Dining etiquette is important whether you’re sharing a meal with a recruiter, potential business partner, or your boss and coworkers. Engaging in business discussions over a meal is a strategic approach to building connections. Your conduct before, during, and after the meal can convey valuable information about your character, professionalism, and social acumen. Students who enter the workforce knowing how to navigate business meals don’t waste time worrying about making unnecessary errors at the dining table.
- Acquired a comprehensive understanding of all key components of a place setting, discerning whose bread and butter plate belongs to whom.
- Engaged in discussions regarding menu selection, encompassing the art of determining the appropriate number of courses to order and steering clear of culinary pitfalls, often referred to as “danger foods.”
- Explored the nuances of appropriate dining conversation.
- Addressed a spectrum of miscellaneous questions raised by participants, ranging from the propriety of texting during a business meal to navigating the delicate situation when faced with something in one’s mouth that cannot be swallowed.
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Gianina Chrisman |
About the Instructor: Gianina Chrisman is the Director of Career Development at Macaulay Honors College. She leads the college’s efforts to connect students with high-level internships, research and job opportunities. As the head of career development, she leads the Office of Career Development, which includes overseeing the internship portion of the experiential learning requirement, career services, corporate sponsorships, mentoring program, and career development advisory council. She serves the Dean’s Advisory Council and sits on the Pre-Professional Committee, Diversity Committee, and Community Service Committee at Macaulay.
Gianina received her undergraduate degree from Hunter College, with a double major in Psychology and English Literature and a minor in Music. She earned her Master of Science in Education in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College. She comes to Macaulay with almost 20 years of experience in higher education and a background in Workforce Development & Training. Gianina was also an avid fencer and has served as the Assistant Coach at Yeshiva University and Hunter College in the past. |
| About the Instructor: Janet Fu is the Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Events at Macaulay Honors College. Janet went to UPenn and majored in Neuroscience. She has her Masters Degree in Hotel Management with a concentration in Food and Beverage Management from Cornell University. After working in catering, hotels, and event planning, she loves working with Macaulay students and planning events such as January Academy! |
 Janet Fu |
Introduction to Financial Literacy, 5:30pm-6:45pm
Wednesday, January 17, 5:30pm-6:45pm, on Zoom
Instructor: Alan Chen, Tomoon Youtube Channel
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About the Instructor: Hello! My name is Alan and I’m an alumnus of Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College. You would think I would know how to manage my personal finances after attending business school. Unfortunately, financial literacy is not a skill taught in schools. I come from a low-income family and have seen firsthand the harmful effects of poor money management and not saving early enough for retirement. My goal is to help people retire happily. By day, I write code as a software engineer; by night, I study financial literacy and make youtube videos. |
Thursday, January 18, 2024 Workshops
First Aid, CPR, and AED Training, 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 9:00am-5:00pm, in-person at Macaulay
Instructor: John Jay Public Safety Department
Please note that this class is now full. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email january.academy@macaulay.cuny.edu.
Topics:
• Acting in an Emergency
• Preventing Disease Transmission
• Check the Victim
• Recovery Position
• Bleeding and Wound Care
• Shock
• Burns
• Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
• Head and Spine Injuries
• Sudden Illness
• Poisoning and Allergic Reactions
• Cold and Heat Emergencies
• Rescuing and Moving Victims
• Choking
By the end of the course, participants will learn to:
• Recognize a medical emergency
• Handle breathing and cardiac emergencies
• Act appropriately and effectively in order to sustain life until professional help arrives
• Prevent disease transmission
• Identify and care for bleeding, sudden illness, and injuries
You will receive National Safety Council certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED after this training session.
Resting Stitch Face: Embroidery Workshop, 10:00am-12:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 10:00am-12:00pm, on Zoom
Instructor: Kelly O’Donnell, Director of Science Forward, Macaulay Honors College
Come get crafty at our intro to embroidery workshop! Gather some basic supplies and join us to get started with this classic needlework technique. You’ll learn basic stitches and techniques so you can begin making beautiful creations.
At minimum, you will need these items: embroidery hoop, needles, floss, scissors, and a piece of fabric. You probably have a pair of scissors at home and your fabric really can be anything: old clothes, sheets, pillowcases, tote bags, etc. Try to find something woven rather than knit to work on. You will be able to pick up some supplies (hoop, needles, floss, and fabric scrap) at the Macaulay building the week before the workshop. If you cannot get to the building, you will need to borrow or buy the hoop, needles, and floss. We have some suggestions for those individual items, as well as some suggestions for kits that come with everything you need (including fabrics with patterns on them that you can follow). DO NOT BUY EVERYTHING IN THIS LIST. You just need one kit that has a hoop, needles, and floss and there are 4 options below.
| ITEM | LINK FOR PURCHASE |
| Basic kit with pattern (basic pattern) | Bucilla 6″ Pocket Posies Stamped Embroidery Kit |
| Basic kit with pattern (more complex pattern) | Beginner Embroidery Kit |
| Kit with three patterns plus scissors | Kit with three patterns plus scissors |
| Higher quality tools (no patterns | Essential Tool Kit for Hand Embroidery |
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Dr. Kelly O’Donnell |
About the Instructor: Kelly O’Donnell is the Director of Science Forward at Macaulay Honors College. She oversees scientific programing and academics for Macaulay. Dr. O’Donnell also regularly teaches one of the Science Forward seminars and occasionally teaches upper level courses such as Ecological Change & Human Disease and Detecting Bullshit in the Modern Age. Before coming to Macaulay, Dr. O’Donnell completed a teaching post-doc at Columbia University. She holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from Stony Brook University and a BS in Biology from Cornell University. Her academic interests are in botany, urban ecology, c*science, and invasive plant evolution. Her non-academic interests include embroidery and Star Trek. |
Make It Quick! An Introduction to Short Fiction, 10:00am-11:30am
Thursday, January 18, 10:00am-11:30am, on Zoom
Instructor: Cameron Stewart, Student Writing Specialist, Macaulay Honors College
Have all your stories been snoring lately? Are you looking for prose that’s bold and daring? Welcome to the world of flash-fiction! Together, we will explore short stories 1,000 words or less in length, then try writing one of our own. This is a low-stakes invitation to all who are looking to get creative. All writers, new and experienced, are welcome.
| About the Instructor: Cameron Stewart is the Student Writing Specialist at Macaulay Honors College. His stories have appeared in Tin House, Epoch, and Joyland, among others. |
Email Errors and Digital Disasters: Navigating Communication for College and Career, 10:00am-11:30am
Thursday, January 18, 10:00am-11:30am, on Zoom
Instructor: Lisa Brundage, Director of Academic Affairs, Career Development Office, Macaulay Honors College
Do you have email paralysis? Do you need to get in touch with your professor but get anxious just clicking “reply” on their messages? Do you get overwhelmed by the various emails, texts, messages, platforms, and alerts competing for your attention? This workshop is for you! We will start with a look at some communication mistakes–from the hilarious to the humdrum–before discussing context, tone, organization, and sending messages (and getting the answers you need!) with confidence. You will leave with a lighter digital load and plan for keeping your inbox tamed in the spring semester.
 Lisa Brundage |
About the Instructor: Lisa Brundage is the Director of Academic Affairs at Macaulay Honors College. She oversees the Macaulay Seminars, Common Events, and supervises the Teaching and Learning Collaboratory and Wellness Teams. She tries to approach work with efficiency while maintaining empathy, including office communications. She once accidentally sent an out-of-office reply to 10,000 emails in her inbox and has lived to tell the tale. |
Macaulay Research Assistantship Program: Virtual Research Expo, 11:30am-1:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 11:30am-1:00pm, on Zoom
A critical component of the graduate school application process is having a quality research experience.
The Macaulay Research Assistantship Program is an opportunity afforded exclusively to Macaulay students in a seamless manner for undergraduate research in partnership with CUNY professors.
Please join us for a virtual Research Expo given by our current Research Assistants who will present their research projects and discuss their research experience.
Attendees will have a chance to ask questions about the research. In addition, we will briefly discuss The Macaulay Research Assistantship Program and how to apply for future semesters.
Creating Safer & More Inclusive Environments for LGBTQIA+ Community, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 12:00pm-2:00pm, on Zoom
Instructor: Instructor from Hetrick-Martin
There has been a pronounced increase of verbal and physical assaults on LGBTQIA+ people, including youth and young adults, in communities across the nation—even in seemingly progressive metropolitan areas like New York City.
As such, it is imperative to recognize how to cultivate safer spaces, or environments that are intentional in healing the harm experienced by LGBTQIA+ youth through education and empowerment. Participants will learn the following during the workshop:
– Reorient with the gender pronoun recognition tool, ‘Name + Personal Gender Pronouns (PGPs)
– Rehearse a strategy for reducing harm when the wrong gender pronoun is used
– Compare and contrast participants notions of safety and safer spaces
– Review up-to-date data on LGBTQIA+ youth mental health and educational outcomes
– Practice using tools and strategies for creating safer spaces
This event is made possible due to generous funding from the New York City Council Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Caucus and the Office of the Mayor, and supported by The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.
| About the Organization: Hetrick-Martin creates a safe environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) youth between the ages of 13 and 24 and their families. Through a comprehensive package of direct services and referrals, Hetrick-Martin seeks to foster healthy youth development. Hetrick-Martin’s staff promotes excellence in the delivery of youth services and uses its expertise to create innovative programs that other organizations may use as models. |
Chart Your Course: Career Discovery, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 2:00pm-4:00pm, on Zoom
Instructor: Darren Cummings, CUNY Honors Business Hub and Career Development
Career Discovery is where you can participate in the Seekr career development survey as part of the Project Basta Discovery initiative. This comprehensive survey will help you gain valuable insights into your strengths, interests, and career aspirations, empowering you to make informed decisions about your future.
| About the Instructor: Darren Cummings holds a BA in Sociology from Binghamton University and an MSEd in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College. He brings a rich program management and human development background to his work at the CUNY Honors Business Hub. |
Loneliness & Belonging, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Thursday, January 18, 2:00pm-3:30pm, on Zoom
Instructor: Kseniya Kosmina, MSEd, Macaulay Academic Advisor at Baruch College
In May 2023, United States Surgeon General called to attention “the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection.” We are living through an unprecedented time—an epidemic of loneliness and mental health crisis, in a technologically interconnected, yet increasingly isolated world. In this workshop, learn about
- different types of loneliness & human responses to each
- physiological & societal causes and expectations
- repercussions for physical and psychological wellbeing
- coping techniques & actionable strategies for dealing with loneliness, maintaining optimal wellbeing,
- and building a fulfilling life of connection.
| About the Instructor: A former Honors scholar, Kseniya is a proud CUNY alumna, having completed BBA in Marketing and MSEd in Higher Education Administration from Baruch College. She is grateful to have returned as a Macaulay Academic Advisor, as Baruch’s honors community is very near and dear to her.
Prior to that, Kseniya has worked at two top global advertising agencies, as well as in graphic design, non-profit organizations, and major financial institutions. Realizing her calling was in increasing access to higher education and helping students have fulfilling collegiate experiences, she switched careers and joined John Jay College as a Transfer Momentum Specialist, developing transfer student programming and teaching psychology as an adjunct lecturer. Passionate about mentorship and professional & personal growth of others, Kseniya is an active member of the CUNY community. Mentoring in Executives On Campus Program, volunteering with Financial Women’s Association, and coaching student organizations are some of the ways in which she likes to give back. |
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Poems and Visual Poems: A Flash-Workshop, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 3:30pm-5:00pm, on Zoom
Instructor: Carmen Boullosa, Writer. Distinguished Lecturer at Macaulay Honors College
POEMS and VISUAL POEMS: a flash-workshop with Carmen Boullosa.
During one hour and 15 minutes, we will read/write/rewrite/create poems and visual poems.
Bring poems or the draft of a poem you have already written. Or bring a poem you have read and has left you puzzle and want to share and understand. In short, come share poems! Come to try to write poems on the spot!
We will also watch and enjoy some visual poems (caligrams, typographic poems, lines and words form the visual aspect of the poem – for more info on visual poems).
If our flash-workshop results are fruitful, we will share our poems in person at Macaulay Central to others during a “Poetry Soiree at Macaulay.”
| About the Instructor: Carmen Boullosa is a Mexican writer and a Distinguished Lecturer at Macaulay Honors College. She has published a dozen poetry books in Spanish (one, translated by Lawrence Schimel, “Hatchet” at White Pine Press, won the Cliff Becker Book Prize) and nineteen novels (the most recent one, translated by Samantha Schnee, is “The Book of Eve”), four books of essays and ten plays (seven were stage). She was a Guggenheim, a Cullman Center, and a DAAD fellow, among other honors, and has received multiple literary awards in Spain, the Gijón Prize (for a novel), the Casa de America (for poetry), and the Rosalía de Castro for all her work; in Germany, the LiBeratur Prize and the Anna Seghers Prize; in Mexico the Ibargüengoitia, Xavier Villarrutia and José Emilio Pacheco, among others. Her art has was shown at the Museo de Arte Moderno, Carrillo Gil and MUNAL (Museo Nacional de Arte) in Mexico, the Sala Pablo Ruiz Picasso in Madrid, and Macaulay Honors College. ISLAA in New York City owns some of her visual poetry books. More than a hundred PhD dissertations about her work, and more than a dozen books study her work. The New York Public Library acquired her archive (to 2016): Manuscripts & Archives Rm 328 (MssCol 23211 box 19, plus 72 more). |
Queer with a Career, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 3:30pm-5:00pm, on Zoom
Instructors: Lisa Brundage, Director of Academic Affairs, Macaulay Honors College
Are you a queer student wondering about what the transition from college to the workplace will look like for you? Come to this discussion-based session with Macaulay staff and alums who have been in the same spot as you. We’ll take your questions and talk about issues like coming out on the job, handling pronoun usage with co-workers, and finding support and mentors. This discussion is open to all, including allies!
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Lisa Brundage |
About the Instructor: Lisa Brundage is the Director of Academic Affairs at Macaulay Honors College. She oversees the Macaulay Seminars, Common Events, and supervises the Teaching and Learning Collaboratory and Wellness Teams. She is a queer-identified femme who has been active in LGBTQIA+ spaces since coming out herself in college. |
Destressing Before an Interview, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday, January 18, 5:00pm-6:00pm, on Zoom
Instructor: Brought to you by COOP
Taste of COOP
What is Taste of COOP (ToC)? This event is a professional development workshop where you will gain professional tools, skills, and strategies for the job market. Our Taste of COOP covers various topics to support you as you advance in your career.
Interviewing can be a stressful experience. With the right preparation, it can also be enjoyable. In this workshop, participants we will learn about COOP’s tips and tricks for preparing for an interview.
| About the Instructor: Brought to you by COOP Data Analytics • Digital Marketing • Financial Services COOP’s tuition-free program matches peer cohorts of underemployed, first-generation college grads with alumni coaches who support them in building the professional skills and networks they need to get their first good job after graduation. |
A Step-by-Step Guide to Researching Compensation, 5:30pm-6:45pm
Thursday, January 17, 5:30pm-6:45pm, on Zoom
Instructor: Alan Chen, Tomoon Youtube Channel
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About the Instructor: Hello! My name is Alan and I’m an alumnus of Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College. You would think I would know how to manage my personal finances after attending business school. Unfortunately, financial literacy is not a skill taught in schools. I come from a low-income family and have seen firsthand the harmful effects of poor money management and not saving early enough for retirement. My goal is to help people retire happily. By day, I write code as a software engineer; by night, I study financial literacy and make youtube videos. |
