Centers and Institutes

The 13th Annual Symposium on Communication and Communication-Intensive Instruction presented by the Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute at the City University of New York's Baruch College took place on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Baruch College, City University of New York.

For the last 12 years, this unique event has brought together leaders in business and education to explore how to best provide undergraduates and beginning professionals the tools they need to grow as effective, confident speakers and writers.

This year's themes are "literacies" and storytelling. Crafted around these themes, our program will feature round-table discussions, keynote presentations, and a hands-on workshop.

The 13th Annual Symposium on Communication and Communication-Intensive Instruction presented by the Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute at the City University of New York's Baruch College took place on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Baruch College, City University of New York.

For the last 12 years, this unique event has brought together leaders in business and education to explore how to best provide undergraduates and beginning professionals the tools they need to grow as effective, confident speakers and writers.

This year's themes are "literacies" and storytelling. Crafted around these themes, our program will feature round-table discussions, keynote presentations, and a hands-on workshop.

The 13th Annual Symposium on Communication and Communication-Intensive Instruction presented by the Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute at the City University of New York's Baruch College took place on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Baruch College, City University of New York.

For the last 12 years, this unique event has brought together leaders in business and education to explore how to best provide undergraduates and beginning professionals the tools they need to grow as effective, confident speakers and writers.

This year's themes are "literacies" and storytelling. Crafted around these themes, our program will feature round-table discussions, keynote presentations, and a hands-on workshop.

The 13th Annual Symposium on Communication and Communication-Intensive Instruction presented by the Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute at the City University of New York's Baruch College took place on Friday, May 31, 2013, at Baruch College, City University of New York.

For the last 12 years, this unique event has brought together leaders in business and education to explore how to best provide undergraduates and beginning professionals the tools they need to grow as effective, confident speakers and writers.

This year's themes are "literacies" and storytelling. Crafted around these themes, our program will feature round-table discussions, keynote presentations, and a hands-on workshop.

Coordinated by Baruch College's Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management and the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, this seminar covers topics on federal tax reform and budget, New York State contracting and compensation reform proposals, and NYC real estate tax exemption justifications and pending legal cases. Panelists include Sean Delany, Executive Director, Lawyers Alliance for New York; Sonia Jarvis, Esq., Distinguished Lecturer, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College; and, Robert J. Vanni, Senior Consultant, Government Relations, Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York.

High Frequency Trading (HTF) refers to the use of sophisticated algorithms and powerful computer systems to process securities’ transactions at exceptionally fast speeds. Often, these trades are of a high volume and the positions are held for an extremely short time. More than 50% of U.S. stock trades are the result of HFT.

Proponents of HFT claim the practice benefits capital markets and investors by reducing market volatility, lowering transaction costs and improving liquidity. They are reluctant for government to introduce regulations which may hinder these benefits.

Those concerned with HFT argue risk controls are ignored or circumvented to obtain speed. Opponents also point to recent academic studies which seem to indicate HFT actually increases bid-ask spreads and volatility. They call for regulation ranging from a tax on high volumes of order cancellations to a licensing requirement for HFT firms.

Who’s right? Join us on April 30th, hear from experts on both sides of the issue and decide for yourself. The program will be followed by a networking reception.

High Frequency Trading (HTF) refers to the use of sophisticated algorithms and powerful computer systems to process securities’ transactions at exceptionally fast speeds. Often, these trades are of a high volume and the positions are held for an extremely short time. More than 50% of U.S. stock trades are the result of HFT.

Proponents of HFT claim the practice benefits capital markets and investors by reducing market volatility, lowering transaction costs and improving liquidity. They are reluctant for government to introduce regulations which may hinder these benefits.

Those concerned with HFT argue risk controls are ignored or circumvented to obtain speed. Opponents also point to recent academic studies which seem to indicate HFT actually increases bid-ask spreads and volatility. They call for regulation ranging from a tax on high volumes of order cancellations to a licensing requirement for HFT firms.

Who’s right? Join us on April 30th, hear from experts on both sides of the issue and decide for yourself. The program will be followed by a networking reception.

Sponsored by Baruch College School of Public Affairs, this workshop discusses about the strategies for taking advantage of underutilized assets and developing unrestricted cash flow with focus on the entrepreneurial pursuit of a social enterprise and earned income business activity within the nonprofit's mission. Sergio Sedita, Regional Director of the National Executive Service Corps (NESC) is the facilitator for the workshop. Panelists include: Joseph Townsend, Senior Vice President of NESC on Social Enterprise, Anne Finn, Senior Vice President of NESC on Social Services, and Greg Pellitteri, Vice President Professional Banking.

Sponsored by Baruch College School of Public Affairs, Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management, this workshop discusses about the strategy of marketing and competing for nonprofit organization to get the attention of donors and activists on its social media. There are two speakers for this workshop, which includes Jenna Silverman, Marketing Manager of Big Duck and Farra Trampeter, Vice President of the same company.

This event is the 11th Annual SmartPitch Challenge competition. As a participant, you will get access a chance to develop your business concept as part of an entrepreneurship community of students, entrepreneurs, private and public sector mentors, and experts, and gain access to resources, peer camaraderie and mentorship. In addition, you will be informed about a variety of resources with regards to entrepreneurship, paid internships and job offerings at start-ups. The Kickoff event is held at Baruch College with the speaker Ron J. Williams, CEO at Knodes, and his topic of presentation is "The Dangers of Designing for the Digital 1%." The panelists include Rolando Franco, Executive IT and Client Technical Advisor in IBM, Tuan Pham, Director of Silicon Valley Bank, Alon Hillel-Tuch, Co-founder and CFO of RocketHub Inc., and Marisol del Valle, Founder of Iocama.