International Cuisine in Baruch’s Backyard

The area surrounding Baruch, affectionately nicknamed “Curry Hill” is most known for the plethora of Indian restaurants clustered along Lexington Avenue. However, according to the map on East 20’s Eats.com, there are approximately 12 other countries represented in the local eateries around Baruch. The map, created by Baruch’s own journalism department, is just one component of the [...]

Mitsui Lunchtime Forum with John Griffonetti

At the 97th Mitsui Lunchtime Forum, Chairman and CEO of Certified Pure Air LLC, John Griffonetti spoke with Baruch students about the lessons he’s learned throughout his lengthy and productive career. A Baruch alumni himself, Mr. Griffonetti graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1990. He says that he learned how to manage time [...]

Andiamo! Dispatches from Abroad, Part 5

Surviving on a Budget Believe it or not, obtaining scholarships and financial aid is the easy part of the study abroad process.  Budgeting available funds while overseas is a completely different story.  You may feel the urge to try every Michelin 5-star restaurant or buy large quantities of knick-knacks.   However, giving in to every temptation [...]