Donna Gitter, an Associate Professor of Law at Baruch College, brought 78 of her students to the Rubin Museum today to attend a very informative and interesting talk by Marilena Christodoulou, the museum’s CFO.
The Baruch students, who are enrolled in Professor Gitter’s The Law of Business Organization course, listened with rapt attention as Marilena discussed the mission of the museum, our organizational structure, sources of revenue, and the definition and responsibilities of our 501(c)(3) status, both for employees and the communities we serve. This discussion was followed by a lively Q & A.
After Marilena’s talk, the students visited the galleries with a team of guides, including Chantal Lee, Megan Holland, and David Rosenburg. I happened to be one of the guides as well, and was touched by the students sense of wonder and delight as we toured the exhibition, Once Upon Many Times: Legends and Myths in Himalayan Art. 
After discussing the birth and teachings of the Buddha, the students seemed to be particularly taken with 1000-armed Avalokiteshvara, the ultimate multi-tasker of compassion.
Avalokiteshvara (HAR 190)
One student commented to me later that he really liked learning that compassionate superheroes have existed, at least according to Buddhist philosophy, forever. He found that idea comforting.
Whether Baruch students are interested in exploring business, art, or emanations of infinite compassion, it was delightful spending time with them today. My colleagues and I look forward to welcoming them back to the museum with open arms.