What’s up everyone? My name is Semyon, but you can call me Simon if you’d like. I was born in Russia and moved to New York when I was six. I am a big Yankees, Knicks, and Giants fan. I like New York City and look forward to learning about it and making friends with all of you!
Me at AT&T Park in San Francisco
Jill suggested that I write an intro, and I figured it was the least I could do after having spent the first day of class scaring the heck out of everyone. So…
I was born and grew up in a small town in Northern California, about twenty miles away from where the Gold Rush started in 1849. However, I haven’t lived in the West since starting college more than twenty years ago (eek!). After I graduated, I lived and worked in China and Hong Kong for a while and then got my Ph.D. from Northwestern. My first book was published in 2009, and I’m working on a second one right now.
Aside from history, I love dogs, travel (twenty countries and counting), cooking, modern architecture, taking long walks in New York, and, apparently, frightening students.
(In keeping with the Great Depression theme, this is the statue of FDR’s dog Fala at the FDR monument in Washington, D.C.)
Hmm … what can I tell you about myself? This is my third year as an ITF at Baruch, and I love working here with you all!
I’m doing a PhD in English at the CUNY Graduate Center, writing a dissertation on the relationship between happiness and educational curriculum/policy. I have been playing violin since I was two years old, and currently play with the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra (though I’m taking a few months off to make some progress on my dissertation!). I played ice-hockey (right wing) in college, and hope to start figure skating again soon (I would like to master jumps, and perhaps try a double one!). I shamefully admit to watching ‘Gossip Girl’ and even more shamefully admit to liking it! I am addicted to Thai food (the spicier, the better!) and yoga. And yes, I love to smile, as you can tell …
I’m so excited that you’ve made it onto our course site … woohoo!!!
Throughout the semester I’ll be providing you with tutorials of some basic functions as well as more advanced tips & suggestions for getting the most out of your work with ePortfolios and creating your class website for the final project. You can always check the From your Friendly ITF section to view all of my posts in one place.
I see from the list of users on the site that I know some of you from Seminar 1… I’m looking forward to meeting the rest of you next Wednesday (2/8) when I come to class as well as getting to know all of you better as the semester continues. Please do come visit me during my regular office hours (click here for detailed info.) or e-mail me (jill.belli [at] baruch.cuny.edu) anytime with any questions/concerns, or just to say hi 🙂
Hi Everyone! My name is Stephanie Sica and I’m an aspiring event planner intending to major in Business Communications here at Baruch! I’m a neat freak and crazy organized, but it’s how I keep my life in order. I love my boyfriend of two years and my job at a hot pilates studio in my hometown, where I’m currently commuting from (…for now),Wantagh, Long Island. Among my many passions are writing, fashion, cooking, and New York City–I absolutely love everything about it. So, I’m looking forward to this semester and becoming familiar with any new faces! 🙂
Is this a better picture to see my face with? oh and it's the same soldier's jacket in this picture thats why i'm doing the batman pose
Hey it’s David,
I’m not really good at talking about myself, but for some reason every professor this semester is asking me to. If there’s something you wanna know about me just ask and I’ll be glad to answer. In this picture, I’m playing my friend in Israel’s guitar while wearing his soldier beret and I’m not that great at guitar I just started learning. I put this picture cause it’s the most recent, it was taken about two weeks ago during winter vacation.
Yo,
I’m Ryan, you can call me Zim if you want
I like to play guitar and hockey
and I’m looking forward to meeting you all
I think I’ll have Jill recategorize your introductions eventually, but for now, please just post them on this front page and tag them as “Bios” (easy to do with the “Quick Edit” function).
Hey y’all,
In a nutshell, I’m a witty, sarcastic foodie who intends to major in marketing and is far too fond of accents. Oh, and I’m from Queens. Feel free to say hi or donate food. Rest assured, your contribution will not be forgotten!
– Mark
My name is Mariama
Hey there, here’s a little bit about me:
• I am from the Bronx
• My parents are immigrants from Jamaica and Senegal
• And, I have two brothers.
Hope I get to know all of you who I haven’t already met.
