Take a moment to Paws and say Thanks

Baruch student holding up a sign with a note of gratitude for Baruch donors
Three Baruch student holding up a sign with a note of gratitude for Baruch donors

Celebrate our donors

From scholarships to emergency support to hands-on learning opportunities, donor generosity powers experiences across campus every day. Paws & Give Thanks Day is our moment to recognize that generosity and celebrate the community that makes Baruch stronger.

Join us on March 26 to say "Thanks"

Stop by the NVC 2nd Floor Atrium from 12:30–2:30 PM to write a thank-you note, record a short video message, snap a photo, play our Baruch trivia game, and enjoy snacks, swag, and prizes.

Not on campus? You can still participate by submitting a thank you message or video on this site.

Club Challenge

Participate as a club and compete to submit the most thank-you notes and videos.

Rules

  • Only current Baruch students may participate on behalf of a club.
  • Members can participate at the event or submit online.
  • Each thank-you note or video counts as one entry.
  • Be sure to include your official club name so your submissions count.
  • Submissions must be received by 5 PM on March 27.
  • The club with the most in-person participation breaks a tie.
  • Winners will be announced shortly after the event.
See Prizes
Baruch student and mascot holding up a sign with a note of gratitude for Baruch donors
Baruch students writing notes of gratitude to Baruch donors

Write
a Thank You Note

Share a message of gratitude and tell us what makes your Baruch experience unique.

Write a Thank You
Examples
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Record
a Thank You Video

Record a short video sharing what you’re most thankful for at Baruch.

Record a MEssage
Examples
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Baruch students writing notes of gratitude to Baruch donors
Wall of thank you notes in the shape of a bearcat paw

Share
it on social

Use one of the images below and share what you’re grateful for at Baruch on social media.

Tag @BaruchAlumni, make your post public, and use #BaruchGivesThanks so we can
see and share your message.

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Powering the Baruch Experience

2024-25 Fiscal Year By The Numbers

The impact is measurable—and it’s personal. Here’s what donor support made possible this year:

$
0
Raised from
donor support
100
student-focused programs supported across the College

Baruch donors provide opportunities across campus, including the Executives on Campus, Bridge to Baruch, the Baruch Business Academy, the Baruch Campus Climate Initiative, the Washington Semester, and the Success Amplified Program along with many other initiatives that support student growth and success.

878
Total students receiving food assistance

Through the Bearcat Food Pantry, 878 students received support and 19,500 pounds of food were distributed to meet essential needs.

$4.76m
Awarded for student support
1,846
Students received scholarships, awards, fellowships, and experiential learning support
198
Students remained enrolled because emergency stipends provided critical support.
194
Study Abroad Students

Baruch students studied abroad and expanded their global perspective.

Building a brighter future

By fostering a culture of gratitude, we strengthen the connection between students and the donors who make opportunity possible across our campus. Their generosity supports scholarships, programs, research, and hands-on learning experiences that help students thrive.

We are deeply grateful to the alumni and friends who invest in Baruch. Paws & Give Thanks Day serves as a reminder that their generosity has a lasting and meaningful impact across our campus.

Baruch student and mascot holding up a sign with a note of gratitude for Baruch donors