Winter Break Guide from the Student Resource Center

Happy Holidays!

If you're sticking around New York City during the break or on campus taking January Term classes, the Student Resource Center has put together this quick Winter Guide to campus office hours, residence hall programs, NYC activities, and more. Additionally, be sure to read our weekly events newsletter for other ideas on what to do during your winter break!

Winter Break Guide Website

Pulse Dance Project Winter Showcase

"Pulse Dance Project is a student-run dance company comprised of dancers and choreographers with a strong passion for creating art through movement. This event is a showcase of all of the student choreography that the company has created throughout the semester."

December 14th

6:30 PM

NYU Kimmel Center, Eisner & Lubin Auditorium

Pulse Dance Project Website  

Event Info

Tickets are $5 each with NYU ID and $7 each with gov’t Issued ID.

~~ TODAY: Zen Zone ~~

relax & recharge

Join us for a pre-finals afternoon of 

relaxation & mindfulness

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craftivities: cookie decorating, coloring, clay play, & more!

Wellness Fair & Academic resources

Snack & beverage bar

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Basic yoga and breathing exercises*

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Beginner yoga and stretching*

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Meditation session* 

*No mat or experience required!

TODAY!!!

Hemmerdinger Hall

Silver Center, 1st Floor 

The Walking Bread: Midnight Breakfast

TONIGHT!!!

 

Come over for a free pre-finals midnight breakfast at Palladium & Weinstein Dining Halls! We'll have all of your breakfast favorites, lots of giveaways and fun from 11:00pm - 12:30am!

Midnight Breakfast is sponsored by the Vice President for Student Affairs, Residential Life & Housing Services, Aramark Dining Services and IRHC!

See the event's Facebook Page for more information.

Conversations on Urbanization

"The Global Urban Agenda: The Urbanization Project's Shlomo (Solly) Angel will speak with Dr. Joan Clos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat and former mayor of Barcelona. They will draw on Dr. Clos' experience as the mayor of Barcelona to discuss their respective views of today's global urban agenda and the ways in which UN-Habitat is adapting to meet today's urban challenges. Angel and Clos will address the need for rapidly growing cities to make room for urban expansion and discuss cities that appear to be handling their growth well. They will also address the question of how to evaluate progress in cities, including the question of how to measure global slum populations."

Today: Monday, Dec.9
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Kaufman Management Center, Cantor Boardroom

Urbanization Project Website

RSVP for the Event

*~* Holiday Train Show *~*

Now through January 12th!

A popular holiday tradition at the New York Botanical Gardens: more than a dozen model railway trains traverse an incredibly detailed New York City scene, including landmarks like the Empire State Building and Radio City Music Hall, made of natural materials such as leaves, twigs, bark and berries. 

Bronx River Pkwy
New York Botanical Garden

Tue–Sun 10am–6pm

Website

Remember to take your NYU ID for a discounted ticket!

Fuel Your Finals at the HPO!

Don't Skip the Most Important Meal of the Day!

 

Grab a FREE bowl of cereal or oatmeal at the Health Promotion Office!

Monday, 12/9

through

Friday, 12/20

9 am - 11 am

726 Broadway

3rd Floor

Coffee Hour Special Event - Today!

This week’s Coffee Hour will meet at the NYU Grey Art Gallery at 3:30pm.  The gallery is located on the first floor of the Silver Center, entrance at 100 Washington Square East.  We will provide basic snacks.

At the Grey Art Gallery, we will take a guided tour of the current Modern Iranian Art show, which has been put on in collaboration with the Asia Society.  NYU has a wonderful, world-renowned collection of modern art from Iran that is showcased in this fascinating exhibit.  Refer to these links to learn more:

 

NYU Grey Art Gallery: http://www.nyu.edu/greyart/

New York Times Review: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/06/arts/design/shows-at-asia-society-and-nyu-grey-art-gallery.html

Finally, stay tuned for the upcoming Holiday Dinner on Thursday, December 12 (5:30pm-7:00pm), which is being co-sponsored by CAS and the CAS International Student Club (ISC).  The dinner will be held in the normal Coffee Hour room – Silver Center, 9^th floor, room 907.  We will have holiday-themed food as well as some activities and film clips.  More details to come…

We hope to see you all later today!

Wind Down Wednesdays

Relax Before Finals!

"Stressbusters is an incredibly fun and far-reaching community wellness program. It continuously trains and dispatches volunteer teams of undergrad and grad students to provide FREE five-minute backrubs and health information to other students at campus events, residence halls, organization meetings, libraries and wherever else the stressed gather - day and night."

Every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 pm

in the Health Promotion Office

(726 Broadway, 3rd floor)

Website 

Making the Most of Careers Fairs

Presented by the Wasserman Center for Career Development

Come to this seminar and find out the best ways to set yourself apart for full-time, internships, or part-time opportunities! RSVP on NYU CareerNet. 

*Note: You should also check on your visa status and eligibility for employment with the Office of Global Services!

December 3rd

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presentation Room B

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope you all enjoy the break and have a great holiday!

Thanksgiving is a US holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.  This year it is quite late, falling on the 28th.

Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated with the three F’s: Feasting, Family, and Football.  You can experience this first hand with a family by registering for a Thanksgiving Community Visit event with One to World:

www.one-to-world.org

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a New York tradition.  You can watch the procession all day on TV or go to the public viewing areas along the route (www.macys.com/parade).

O-1 Visas and Other Options for Artists

 

Immigration lawyer discusses work visas available to artists!

 

"This workshop is open to any NYU international students and alumni with an arts background, who is seeking options to stay in the U.S. beyond their F-1 or J-1 status ends.  An immigration law firm will discuss the criteria to be eligible as an artist as well as hold a question and answer period. Come and learn as it may not be as daunting as you think."

Light refreshments will be served.

Registration is required as space is limited.

NYU Philippines Relief Benefit Concert

Thursday, November 21

Multi-Faith Vigil at 5:00 pm on the Kimmel Grand Staircase

Thursday, November 21

Relief Benefit Concert at 6:30 pm in the Skirball Center

 Performances (directly following the Vigil) from groups within the University. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations from the event will go directly to relief efforts. Tickets can be purchased and/or donations can be made at the Skirball Center Box Office or online at Ticket Central.

Additionally, please continue to refer to this list of relief efforts for other ways you can help, and purchase NYU Can Help buttons here (proceeds of which will also be going to relief efforts). 

**Message from the University Senate Executive Committee

Imported From China

Imported From China highlights the experience of several Chinese International students at MSU as they navigate coming to the U.S. for the first time and their new campus. The film is approximately 35 minutes long. After the film screening, a panel discussion will take place, moderated by David Austell, Director of NYU's Office of Global Services. Contact the IESB to learn more about this event!

steinhardt.iesb-group@nyu.edu

Sponsored by the International Education Student Board, and the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs

Friday, November 22nd, 6:30pm, Kimmel 802 Shorin

International Education Week

November 18th - 22nd

Plan out the events you want to attend by checking out the NYU Events Page:

International Education Week  

Today's highlighted event:

  (Click on the flyer to RSVP)

Graduate School Series

CAS International Student Coffee Hour

This week’s Coffee Hour will commence our Graduate School Series with a discussion of Arts & Humanities graduate degrees. We will guests holding graduate degrees (MA, MFA, PHD) in fields like Art History, Creative Writing, Film and History. Come with questions about preparing your candidacy and the application process, life as an arts/humanities graduate student, and life after school. During the spring semester, we will continue this series with presentations on graduate school in Math/Sciences and in the Social Sciences. Stay tuned.

Also, mark your calendars for a special Coffee Hour to be held on Thursday, December 5 at the NYU Grey Art Gallery. We will be doing a tour of the acclaimed current exhibit – Modern Art in Iran (in collaboration with the Asia Society). Refer to these links to learn more:

NYU Grey ArtGallery

New York TimesReview

Food and refreshments will be available.

Silver Center 907

3:30 - 4:30 pm

 

See you there! 

“Coolie” Diaspora: From Indentureship to Transnational Communities

 

Brought to you by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute and the Center for Multicultural Education & Programs

 

"Two groundbreaking works on the history of indentured labor and the Asian diaspora in the Caribbean come into conversation with one another. In Coolie Woman: The Odyssey of Indenture (University of Chicago Press, 2013), Gaiutra Bahadur traces the story of her great-grandmother, who in 1903 journeyed from India to Guyana and, through the excavation of countless colonial archives, reveals the complex lives of a quarter of a million other “coolie women” like her. Pankaj Mishra writes that Coolie Woman, “shows, with understated literary power, the bitterly paradoxical nature of colonial modernity: the unbearable dialectic between enslavement and liberation that many unsung millions underwent in their private lives.” 

Kathleen López’s Chinese Cubans: A Transnational History (University of North Carolina Press, 2013) explores the transition of the Chinese from indentured to free migrants and the formation of transnational communities. López demonstrates how Chinese migration, intermarriage, and assimilation are central to Cuban history and national identity during a key period of transition from slave to wage labor and from colony to nation. Praised by Evelyn Hu-Dehart as, “[m]eticulously researched and beautifully written…this is the first serious and comprehensive history of the Chinese in Cuba.”

Sukhdev Sandhu (Department of Social & Cultural Analysis) moderates."

 

November 13th

6:30 - 8:30 pm

8 Washington Mews

America's Parade

Veteran's Day: NYC

New York City's Veterans Day Parade continues its tradition as the largest celebration of service in the country.  Veterans Day is an unofficial US holiday that honors all men and women who have served in the armed forces.

The Parade will occur on Monday, November 11th, starting at approximately 11:25 am.  It will run until 3:30 pm, rain or shine.  The route runs along 5th Avenue, between 26th and 56th Streets.  Prior to the parade there will be a traditional opening ceremony at the Eternal Light Monument (5th Avenue @ 24th Street, next to Madison Square Park) beginning at 10:00 AM and concluding with a wreath laying at 11:00 AM. Seating is available at the opening ceremony, with preference given to disabled and elderly veterans.

Join the NYU Military Alliance, NYU Students in the Military, and other veterans in marching in the 2013 New York City Veterans Day Parade.  A gathering location will be sent prior to the event to those who register.  You can register online here.  If possible, wear NYU gear for the event.

International Student Coffee Hour TODAY!

This week’s Coffee Hour will cover accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s programs offered by CAS in conjunction with GSAS, Steinhardt and Wagner. Our CAS Advising colleague Scott Statland -- Associate Director of Juniors, Cross-School Minors, and Bachelor's/Master's Programs – will join us for the discussion. These accelerated programs present an amazing opportunity to complete graduate-level coursework in a timely and cost-effective manner. Having a master’s degree can help in many ways, including by providing for enhanced employment opportunities, by strengthening applications for further graduate work, and by fostering intellectual enrichment in a student’s field of study. Here’s a link to learn more:

http://cas.nyu.edu/page/bachelorsmasters

 

Silver Center, 9th Floor

3:30 - 4:30 PM

 

Free food and beverages will be available! 

 

Mark You Calendar!

The Realities of Finding Work in the U.S.

Thursday, November 21st, 5 PM

Wasserman Presentation Room A

 

"This is a special seminar for international students providing practical information about the H1-B visa process, job search techniques, and how to handle the visa question during a job interview.

A light dinner will be served. Space is limited. Register online through NYU CareerNet (under Events/Seminars). This program is part of the Professional Skills Series sponsored by the Wasserman Center for Career Development and the Office of Global Services."

English Connections NYC

Here is a great way to meet new people

and practice English!

 

If you are looking for a new, fun, FREE way to practice English: here it is!  English Connections NYC offers a variety of discussion and activities groups throughout the semester.  Programs vary, so check out their Website and Facebook page for more information!

** Ice Skating in Central Park **

Try ice skating in Central Park for FREE!  Your NYU ID card gets you a ride in a double decker bus and free skate rentals!  Buses depart from Kimmel Hall every 30 minutes beginning at 5:00pm, Tuesday, November 5th.

For more information, check out the Facebook page and the NYU Events page.

Halloween in NYC

What did you do for Halloween?

Halloween in the US is a celebration for people of all ages!  Typical activities include trick or treating, pumpkin carving, and haunted houses.

Last week at Coffee Hour, we discussed different traditions around the world and watched clips from horror films.  Did you know that the tradition of Halloween has roots in the Gaelic ritual of Samhain?  A big thank you to the International Student Club for hosting this discussion!

So what did you do or learn this Halloween?  Hopefully some of you went to the Village Halloween Parade.  It is definitely a unique New York tradition that should not be missed!

Cross-School Minors Showcase

Learn about the wide range of cross-school minors available  in CAS, Social Work, Steinhardt, Stern, Tisch, & Wagner!

"New York University offers a wide variety of minors across its undergraduate schools. A cross-school minor is a convenient study option for students wishing to learn more about a field that they cannot major or minor in at their home school."

Over 75 minors will be represented!

Nov 6th, 12 PM - 2 PM

Hemmerdinger Hall

~~open to all NYU undergraduates~~

Check out the website for more information:

Cross-School Minors 

Do you buildOn?

 ~ BuildOn at NYU ~

As a student at NYU, you are one of the lucky literate individuals with access to education.  The BuildOn group at NYU shares the goal of the organization to bring literacy to the 1.2 billion people around the world who do not share that access.

"buildOn's mission is to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations through service and education"

Yesterday, a member of BuildOn NYU shared their mission during the International Student Coffee Hour and encouraged international to get involved!  This year's goal is to help establish a school in Nepal by fundraising in the city.  

You can check out their Facebook page and the organization website here:

BuildOn NYU Facebook Group

BuildOn Organization

LGBTQ & Studying Abroad: NYU Perspectives

~A 2013 World Tour Event~

"Join a showcase of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as NYU alum, for a candid discussion on culture shock, vulnerability, and negotiating identity abroad.  All NYU community members are welcome!"

 Share your perspectives and listen to a panel discussion from those who have had the experience.

October 28, 2013

3:00 PM

Pless Hall, 3rd Floor Lounge

http://www.nyu.edu/life/events-traditions/nyu-world-tour.html

Light refreshments will be served. 

Cross School Advising at the ARC

Students often have questions about taking classes outside their school.  This is great option for interested students that have the space and time in their schedules.  In order to better advise you on your options, each college at NYU hosts walk-in advising hours at the ARC every week:

*Note: you can also speak with a representative from the Office of Global Programs on Tuesdays if you are considering study away!

Marquee Events for NYU World Tour

NYU's World Tour will be back from October 27th - November 1st this year.  Themed events will be scheduled for each day, so check for the calendar online soon to plan your itinerary!

This year's events will also feature two popular flagship events:

"Take a tour around our global network without leaving the heart of Greenwich Village. The Grand Bazaar will feature free food from around the world, entertainment, giveaways, and will give you insight into each of NYU's global sites."

"Featuring selected shorts filmed all around the world by NYU students, the Global Film Festival will take you on a visual journey around the world through the lens of a few of our most talented filmmakers."

 

If you have a film you would like to have featured, or would just like to be involved, you can register online here.

 

The Marquee Events will take place on October 31st,

 from noon to 3pm, Kimmel 4th Floor

RSVP Online Today!

New York Cares Day

6,000 volunteers. 

90 New York City public schools. 

One day.

"Be part of our annual effort to revitalize New York City's public schools on the 19th Annual New York Cares Day Fall.

Take part in New York City's largest hands-on volunteer day, and join more than 6,000 volunteers and paint a brighter future for our city's public school students. This year, volunteers will create murals, paint classrooms, plant school gardens, and engage students and families in service. By the end of the day on October 19th, 90 public schools in all five boroughs will be transformed."

Join fellow students and New Yorkers for this fun and rewarding event by registering online:

http://www.newyorkcaresday.org

Coffee Hour Recap

Get Involved!

Yesterday's International Student Coffee Hour was great!  We were able to speak with some fantastic people from different organizations involved with volunteer projects at NYU and throughout the city.

If you were not able to make it, here is some of what you missed:

Center for Student Activities, Leadership & Service
NYU Service: http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/nyu-service.htm
There are so many leadership and service opportunities available at NYU that both    help the community and give you a sense of accomplishment.
Alternative Spring Break: http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/nyu-service/local-national-service/alternative-breaks/ab-trips/asb.html
The goal of the Alternative Breaks program is to give students an opportunity to connect with meaningful service projects around the world.

 

One To World creates global citizens and inspires a peaceful world through one-of-a-kind programs in classrooms and communities: http://www.one-to-world.org

 

Dr. Tristan Kirvin, CAS Academic Affairs, discussed a rewarding experience while studying abroad in Rome.  

 

More than anything, service and volunteer opportunities give you a chance to connect with other students and the community.  No matter what the task, big or small, these experiences will give you a renewed outlook and inevitable help you later on.  So check out the website and start getting involved! 

 

See you at the next CAS International Student Coffee Hour!

New York Chinese Character Festival

For the first time ever, NYU and ChineseCUBES are pairing up to present the Chinese Character Festival during the month of October!  There are several contests, with winners being announced at the closing ceremony on November 3rd, being held in the Kimmel Center.

Check out the website and learn more about the contests:

www.cc-festival.com

What's Next? Series with Wasserman

ECONOMICS

Ever wonder what options you have once you finish your undergraduate degree?  Well, you are not the only one who is unsure!  The Wasserman Center has created a series for students with different majors and interests to discuss what is means to graduate with that degree from NYU.  Hear from professional and scholars alike, and get tips for entering the job market or applying for graduate school.

What's Next?  Economics

Thursday, October 10

5:30 PM, Wasserman Center

RSVP Online

Also, don't forget:

One to World and other campus based service organizations will be here for coffee hour tomorrow at 3:30 pm, 9th floor of the Silver Center.

Refreshments will be available!

Discover NYU Washington, DC

Want to study at a different site, but not sure where?

 

Consider NYU Washington, DC!

 

"The Office of Global Programs and NYU Washington, DC are delighted to invite you to attend

Global Opportunities:

Discover NYU Washington, DC

 

Entering the second year of operation, this event will be a unique opportunity to meet students from the first two cohorts, and learn more about the exciting opportunities of studying away in the nation’s capital.

This event is open to all members of the NYU community. Please share this invitation with your friends, students and colleagues who may be interested in learning more about the NYU Washington, DC academic program."  

 

October 10th, 5:30 pm

Pless Hall

RSVP Online Here 

 

One to World this Thursday!

Do you want to…

• Meet American people and experience the diversity of American life?
• Connect with other international students studying in the N.Y. area?
• Share your country & culture with NYC public school children?

Then One to World is the answer for you!  This organization creates unique opportunities to interact with Americans and other international students through service activities.  There are also cultural activities, such as a Halloween party and Thanksgiving dinner with a local family, coming up soon!

To learn about One to World and other exciting volunteer opportunities, come to the CAS International Student Coffee Hour this Thursday:

Snacks and refreshments will be served. 

Thursday, October 3rd

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Silver 9th Floor, Room 907 

 

 

Career Development Events with NYU Wasserman!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the International Student Coffee Hour yesterday!  It was a great discussion and covered some important information.  As international students, you are uniquely qualified for job on and off campus.  The Wasserman Center is an amazing resource to help you maximize your qualifications on paper and in an interview.

Here are some upcoming career development events:

Professional Skills Series

for International Students

 

U.S. Resume & Cover Letter

Gain the skills to write a compelling cover letter and resume. Learn the specifics of preparing your resume and cover letter for the U.S. job search. A complementary lunch will be available as part of this workshop.

October 14th, 12:30pm

Getting the Job- U.S. Job Search Strategies that Work 

Learn strategies to find internship or job opportunities. Develop knowledge on the importance of creating and maintaining professional relationships with people in your field. A complementary lunch will be available as part of this workshop.

October 15th, 12:30pm

How to Stand Out in the U.S. Job Market

In today’s job market, the competition is stiff. This seminar will focus on strategies to develop more professional contacts and to successfully navigate American business culture. Lunch will be provided as part of this workshop.

October 16th, 12:30pm

Marketing Your International Education for your Job Search 

This presentation will highlight ways to present your international student experiences as a strength and asset to prospective employers. A complementary lunch will be available as part of this workshop.

October 17th, 12:30pm

Interviewing for U.S. Positions

Familiarize yourself on the U.S. interview process. Commonly posed questions and effective responses will be discussed. Lunch will be provided as part of this workshop.

October 18th, 12:30pm

RSVP Online at www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment

and check the calendar for other great upcoming career development opportunities!

**Reminder: check with OGS for any immigration questions about eligibility or if you are not sure when and where you can work.

http://www.nyu.edu/global/international-immigration-services.html