School of Public Affairs Network http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:51:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Secrets of Grand Central- A scavenger hunt! http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/11/24/the-secrets-of-grand-central-a-scavenger-hunt/ http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/11/24/the-secrets-of-grand-central-a-scavenger-hunt/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:44:57 +0000 Salvatore Chiarelli http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/?p=464 Continue reading →]]> Just before the semester winds down and finals kick in- you deserve a little fun and adventure! This scavenger hunt will be a memorable way to end the semester and engage in a little friendly competition at one of the most dynamic public spaces in NYC- Grand Central.

Husbands/wives/girlfriends/boyfriends/roommates/friends are welcome to join! This is a great opportunity for our Baruch chums and colleagues to meet and interact with the other people in our lives in a fun setting.

Take a moment and check out Watson Adventures- who put together some fantastic hunts that build teamwork and relationships in an exciting way:

http://watsonadventures.com/kudos.html

The cost is $30 a person and well worth it!!!

Sunday, Dec.4; 1:00-3:30pm
SPAN – Scavenger Hunt
Grand Central Station
RSVP Facebook or email daniel@spanbaruch.com

]]> http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/11/24/the-secrets-of-grand-central-a-scavenger-hunt/feed/ 0 MPA Club October Meeting http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/10/18/mpa-club-october-meeting/ http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/10/18/mpa-club-october-meeting/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:26:06 +0000 Salvatore Chiarelli http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/?p=441 Continue reading →]]> MPA Club October Meeting
8:45pm – VC 3-240
October 19, 2011

Join us for the October Club Meeting. We will have great info about upcoming events, review highlights from our volunteer weekend with NYCares, and much more!

Like last time, the meeting will begin more like 8:45, so those coming from classes packed with amazing public affairs goodness won’t be rushed.

Also, this meeting IS IN THE VERTICAL CAMPUS, not the 22nd St. building. Look for us on the 3rd floor, room 3-240, on the West side of the building. See you then!

RSVP on Facebook

]]> http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/10/18/mpa-club-october-meeting/feed/ 0 An Engine for Good: The B-Corporation for Social Entrepreneurs http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/10/02/an-engine-for-good-the-b-corporation-for-social-entrepreneurs/ http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/10/02/an-engine-for-good-the-b-corporation-for-social-entrepreneurs/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 02:55:56 +0000 Salvatore Chiarelli http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/?p=416 Continue reading →]]> The the MPA Club, co-hosting with the Sustainable Business Club, will be holding a panel discussion on Benefit Corporations this Monday, October 3rd.

An entirely new type of company, the Benefit Corporation has been created to marry the efficiency and discipline-building effects of a profit motive with the social mandate of a nonprofit. This panel discussion will explain the certification process, tax benefits, environmental and social auditing standards, and first hand experiences of companies belonging to the first generation of Benefit Corporations. Come join us to discover what is set to become the future of social entrepreneurship.

Space is limited, register today! RSVP at: http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/centers/field/events/an-engine-for-good-the-b-corporation-for-social-entrepreneurs

Monday, October 3; 6-8pm
MPA Club & Sustainable Business Club
An Engine for Good: The B-Corporation for Social Entrepreneurs
Field Center, 55 Lexington Avenue, Room 2-140

Other News:

Thursday, October 6; 9-9:30pm
SPAN
2nd BoD Meeting
VC 3-216

Study in D.C. – Live and Study in the Nation’s Capital

Baruch College offers its MPA students an opportunity to live and study in the nation’s capital for one semester, while completing an intensive Washington-based internship and two additional graduate courses. Students participating in the program will live in Washington for the spring semester, attend classes as a cohort, participate in tours, information sessions, and lectures, and explore the many cultural amenities of the nation’s capital. Student will gain insight into the functions of federal agencies and legislative offices, as well as the role of national associations, nonprofit interest groups, and lobbying organizations in our democratic processes.

  • INFORMATION SESSIONS:

    Tuesday, October 4, 2011
    1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m.
    135 East 22nd Street, Rm. 301

    Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
    5:30-6:30 p.m.
    135 East 22nd Street, Rm. 308

]]> http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/10/02/an-engine-for-good-the-b-corporation-for-social-entrepreneurs/feed/ 0 HEA Club – General Meeting, Tuesday http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/09/25/hea-club-general-meeting-tuesday-2/ http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/09/25/hea-club-general-meeting-tuesday-2/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:24:08 +0000 Salvatore Chiarelli http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/?p=400 Continue reading →]]> The Higher Education Administration Club will be holding a general meeting this Tuesday, September 27th. The meeting will be held at 135 East 22nd Street, room 902, starting at 5pm. Stop by to learn more about the club and the events planned for the year.

Tuesday, September 27; 5pm
HEA Club general meeting
135 East 22nd Street, Room 902

The Baruch College Higher Education (HEA Club) is a group of graduate students working in cooperation with the HEA program faculty adviser to plan and implement a variety of activities that help foster social, educational, and professional development.

Coordinating panel discussions, networking sessions with other professionals, and numerous social events throughout the year, the HEA Club works continuously to make a graduate student’s time at Baruch College a well-rounded experience in excellence.

]]> http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/09/25/hea-club-general-meeting-tuesday-2/feed/ 0 Welcome to SPAN http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/09/07/welcome-to-span/ http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/2011/09/07/welcome-to-span/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:37:21 +0000 Salvatore Chiarelli http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/span/?p=193 Continue reading →]]> We are pleased to announce that SPAN.COM is now live. It is our hope and recommendation that our member clubs take advantage of the resources this platform has to offer, including club webspace and an events calendar. Here are some quick shortcuts for clubs to direct their members to their club pages.

MPA Club – mpaclub.spanbaruch.com

HEA Club – heaclub.spanbaruch.com

UNICEF@Baruch – unicef.spanbaruch.com

Graduate Arts Association – gaa.spanbaruch.com

LGBT Graduate Society – lgbt.spanbaruch.com

 

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