Sochi in the American Mirror

“Putin’s Olympics” are rightly criticized in the American press and by American politicians: the country is still grappling (poorly) with LGBT rights, the games benefit very few economically, public money and public property are channeled into private pockets, and politicians seem to be immersed in very large sums of money. Sound familiar? It should, and Russians might not be blamed for objecting to Western hypocrisy. This talk explores the global conversation about economic and social rights and considers whether there is a better way to conduct it.*

 *Description from the website.

A lecture by Yanni Kotsonis, Director of the Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia.  Co-sponsored by the NYU Arts and Science Office of the Dean.

 For more information and to register, visit the website here.

University Learning Center

NYU's best resource for tutoring and workshops!

"The University Learning Center's (ULC) mission is to assist students in developing the knowledge base, skills, and strategies that will help them to become confident, independent, and active learners. Its various academic support services are intended to help students meet the challenge of NYU's rigorous academic standards."

Workshop Highlight:
iWorkshop: Using iPads and iPhones for academic success!
Monday, February 3rd, 6:30pm

To register for a workshop and find out more about what ULC has to offer, visit the website here.  

2014 College Leader Applications

Are you searching for an exciting leadership position?

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Apply to become a College Leader for the CAS College Cohort Program!

Application Deadline: 

Monday, February 10th

Information Sessions: 

Wednesday, January 29th, 3:30-4:30pm, Silver 907

Tuesday, February 4th, 5:00-6:00pm, Silver 907

Application Online:

http://newstudents.cas.nyu.edu

*If you are unsure of your eligibility to work or have questions about other visa requirements, please contact the Office of Global Services*

 

 

Mandatory Check-In with OGS

All new NYU international students must attend a mandatory check-in workshop with the Office of Global Services as soon as possible once you arrive to the United States.

 

 

This is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for F-1 and J-1 students, thus failure to attend a check-in workshop may jeopardize your ability to remain legally in the U.S. When workshops are scheduled, they will appear on the right-hand side of this page where you will then be able to sign-up for your preferred session.  

Special note: J-1 students sponsored by other organizations (such as Fulbright) and dependents of F-1 and J-1 NYU students do not need to attend.

Sign up for a Check-in Workshop

The following are the times for the upcoming Winter/Spring Mandatory Check-in workshops:

• Friday, January 24 at Meyer Hall room 121 1:30 PM
• Friday, February 7 at the Silver Center room 408 1:30 PM 

What to bring:

• Passport
• I-94 record
• I-20 or DS-2019
• Emergency contact information (U.S. and abroad)
• Your dependent’s documents (if you have dependents)

Remember:

• Workshops last approximately one hour.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes early
• Latecomers are not admitted. 

For more information and to sign up, check the website here.

International Student Coffee Hour

Spring 2014

 

 

It's back!  Starting January 30th, International Student Coffee Hour will be held in the Silver Center from 3:30pm - 4:30pm.  Come enjoy free snacks and refreshments while we go over information important to you!

 

New this semester: we will be going to the Met Opera, the Rubin Museum, and more!  Check your email for dates and times!

 

Upcoming Coffee Hours Topics:

 

January 30th

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Come learn about the Lunar New Year and share your experiences.  

For information on Lunar New year in NYC: http://betterchinatown.com/    

February 6th

OGS Presentation: OPT Options & Information

Come learn about OPT and how you can maximize your options with the Office of Global Services.

Bring your questions!  

One to World NYC Spring Events

"One To World brings future leaders from around the world together with Americans - one to one - sharing similarities and appreciating differences to build cultural understanding across the globe. We believe world peace begins when individuals from different cultures exchange perspectives, face to face, in an open and engaging forum."

 

Getting involved with One to World is a great way to meet new people and network in NYC while having some fun!  Check out the spring program calendar on the website here for more information and to sign up!

 

 Register early - space is limited!

 

http://www.one-to-world.org/  

9th Annual MLK Week at NYU

The Power of Courage: Passion. Purpose. Perseverance.

"On February 10, 1961, the 32-year old Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech on the campus of New York University. Dr. King's speech entitled, “The Future of Integration," advocated for civil rights and nonviolent protest for social change. He said, "Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals."

For the ninth-consecutive year, the University will commemorate Dr. King’s visit and his legacy by hosting a weeklong schedule of special events and programs. The theme for this year’s MLK Week is, The Power of Courage: Passion. Purpose. Perseverance. and is intended to create an intergenerational dialogue about the importance of making bold strides towards lasting and meaningful change. The highlight of the week will be the NYU MLK Week University-Wide Event on Thursday, February 6th which will feature professor, author and MSNBC show host Melissa Harris-Perry with special guest, activist and philosopher, Grace Lee Boggs and others."

MLK Week Website

Week Of Service Volunteer Opportunities Website 

Spring at the Square

"Welcome! Whether you are a new first year or transfer to NYU, here just for a semester as an undergraduate with Spring in New York, Paths to Peace, Spring at Tisch, NYU Abu Dhabi, or a new graduate student, we hope that you'll take advantage of the fun and engaging programs designed specifically for students new to NYU Washington Square.

Spring at the Square programs are meant to compliment any required school or program orientations, advising sessions or other activities -- so be sure to take advantage of everything you can!"

Check out the full schedule here!

NYU Global Programs

Access NYU’s Global Network : NYU Global Programs Info Sessions

Study away programs give students the opportunity to experience a new city while earning credit for coursework.  Applications for summer and fall 2014 are now available here.

NYU offers students the opportunity to study away in some of the world’s most exhilarating cities. Every Friday, beginning January 31st, the Office of Global Programs will host an information session providing you with all the details to access these amazing opportunities!

Where: ARC LL05

When: 2 PM

Register for an info session here.

Check out the Global Programs website for more information! 

Wasserman Winter Workshops

Wasserman Center for Career Development

133 E 13th Street, 2nd Floor

Attend free workshops this week at the Wasserman Center!

• Orientation to Wasserman Services
  > Wednesday, January 15th, 11:30am, Presentation Room A
• This seminar will highlight key career development tools, resources and services for undergraduate and graduate students offered through the Wasserman Center. The seminar will be followed by a tour of the career development office and a pizza lunch.
• Resume and Cover Letters That Work
  > Wednesday, January 15th, 1:00pm, Presentation Room A
• Learn to write resumes and cover letters that best reflect your qualifications. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. 
  
• Intro to Career Services for International Students
  > Thursday, January 16th, 1:00pm
• This seminar will focus on programs, resources and services for international undergraduate and graduate students offered through The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development. The seminar will be followed by a tour of the career development office. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. 
  
• Acing the Interview
  > Thursday, January 16th, 2:00pm, Presentation Room A
• Learn to prepare for interviews, respond to difficult questions, and what to wear. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. 
  

 RSVP on CareerNet here!

Reality Show: NYU

"The Reality Show: NYU is a gritty, funny musical about the lives of NYU students as they experience an array of confounding, confusing, and exciting issues. 

Open to all students! If you missed it your freshman year … or just want to see it again …it’s better than ever! Written, performed, and produced by NYU students, and directed by Tisch School of the Arts professor Elizabeth Swados. Tickets available on day of show at the Skirball Box Office."

To learn more visit the website here.

Tickets are required and FREE!

January 28th, 8:00pm

Skirball Center for the Performing Arts 

Speaking Freely

Are you interested in learning a new language or improving your skills for FREE?!?!

Then check out the Spring 2014 Speaking Freely schedule here!

Goals

“NYU Speaking Freely,” based on the philosophy that language is a key to a culture, aims to:

• help students improve their foreign language skills
• promote an understanding of other cultures and global issues
• encourage students to study abroad, especially through NYU programs and exchanges
• foster language study through these informal sessions, as well as through credit-bearing courses, in an effort to counter a national trend away from language learning

2014 Winter Jazzfest

"The NYC WINTER JAZZFEST turns 10 years old in 2014. In celebration of this milestone Winter Jazzfest is expanding to five nights from January 7th through January 11th. The festival will be presented in 9 different venues and will feature over 90 different groups including over 400 musicians. Winter Jazzfest upholds the continued mission to showcase top quality jazz to industry professionals, avid jazz fans, and new audiences.

Winter Jazzfest was established in 2005 with the goal of introducing underexposed artists – those that impacted the jazz scene of that period — to professional presenters attending the Arts Presenters Conference (APAP). At that time, jazz groups were underrepresented, although they were (and remain) culturally essential to the continued development and future of the music and audiences. Winter Jazzfest is pleased to continue our mission of offering a forum for presenters and music enthusiasts to experience and support the future of jazz."

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR JANUARY 10th & 11th!

$35 - $55

For more information and tickets, visit the website here.

Happy Chinese New Year Gala

January 25th

7:00 PM

Tickets $15 (with NYU discount) 

"The third annual “Gather New York” gala will once again unite the east coast Chinese community and our friends in academia.

Come enjoy selections from the splendid tradition of Chinese performing arts including opera, dance, comedic performance and music from both southern and northern China. Prepare to be dazzled by the unbelievable Sichang Face changing trick, welcomed by a traditional Chinese dancing lion, amazed by astonishing acrobatics, and entertained by melodious Beijing and Cantonese opera. A world-renowned orchestra and a prominent national Chinese opera singer will present some of the best songs China has to offer. We cordially invite you, your family and your friends to join us.

Plus, join us after the performance to kick off the year of the horse in the Kimmel Center from 9 pm to midnight. The dance party will feature four of NYC’s hottest bands and a one-hour open bar to kick off the evening from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Located in the 4th Floor E&L Auditorium of the Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012 (adjacent to NYU Skirball Center)."

Description from the NYU Skirball Events page.

See website for further information! 

Freeseum Trip: MoMA

Join us this FRIDAY, January 10th, for a trip to the Museum of Modern Art!

 Meet at Silver 905
2:00 PM
* FREE *
* with NYU ID card *

Join CAS Advising on Thursday, January 9 for a trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa).  MoMa has one of the best collections of contemporary art in the world and has a number of exciting exhibits right now.  This event offers a chance to see some great art while connecting with other international student around campus for winter break.  Here's a link to view the current exhibits: http://www.moma.org/visit/exhibitions

*Please note that the trip has changed to FRIDAY, January 10th!*

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to CAS Academic Advisor Brendan Rose at brendan.rose@nyu.edu
Remember to bring your Metrocard!

“The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions and the world's finest collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA is dedicated to the conversation between the past and the present, the established and the experimental. Our mission is helping you understand and enjoy the art of our time.”

MoMa Website

For more free museums around New York City check out the NYU Freeseums website here.

See you on Thursday! 

January Term

January term started today!

Deadlines are fast approaching, so come in to the CAS Advising Center if you have any questions!

• January 6th: Classes Start - all adds, drops, and pass/fail request must be processed at the Student Services Center
• January 8th: Last day to drop without a "W"
• January 10th: Last day to file or revoke a Pass/Fail option (after this date, a petition must be filed)