Friday, April 10, 2015

What’s Happening with R.I.S.E. in April



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“Language, Culture, & NYC Discussion”

Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
2 Washington Square Village, Room 1P

Through April 15th

Improve your English conversation and NYC skills in an informal group setting.  Topics cover anything New York, anything, cultural, your culture, my culture…

NO RSVP NEEDED
Bring a friend or two!


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“Mets vs. Marlins – Baseball”

Thursday, April 16, 2015 | Game starts at 7:00pm
Citi Field

Come watch the New York Mets with R.I.S.E. and enjoy a great evening in this newly built stadium. You can visit the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum, as well as the many food stands located all over the stadium. You can also visit the Jackie Robinson rotunda and take a walk through the Citi Field Bridge Terrace.

This program is currently full - There is a Waiting List

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“Finding Ralph Ellison – from Washington Square to Harlem”

Saturday, April 18, 2015 | 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Meet in Washington Square Park

Join Allen McFarlane as he hosts a walking tour and lecture on the diverse history of NYU featuring the work and influence of the award-winning author, distinguished NYU Professor, and cultural critic, Ralph Ellison. Author of the 1953 National Book Award Novel, Invisible Man, Ralph Ellison has "established himself as one of the most important writers in America. Ellison was greatly concerned with the exploration of African American Identity and voice - NYU Today, 1998."



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“Tea on Tuesdays”

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 | 4:00pm and 7:00pm
Saints Alp Tea House

Join us for our FREE Tea on Tuesday program series.
This is an informal social to help connect the international & domestic community.

Free Tea & Appetizers will be served.


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“Cherry Blossom Festival”

Saturday, April 25, 2015 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Brooklyn Botanical Garden

Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC. The gift and annual celebration honor the lasting friendship between the United States and Japan and the continued close relationship between the two countries.

This program is currently full - There is a Waiting List


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“Essay Edit – Writing Workshop”

Thursday, April 30, 2015 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Founders Hall, 4th Floor Lounge


Need help with your writing? Join the Writing Affiliates who will be reading International Students' essays. They will provide constructive feedback and suggestions to improve your writing. We understand expressing oneself in a second language is extremely difficult especially when placed in classes with native speakers. So we are offering an opportunity and space for international students to interact with other members of NYU’s community.  Bring your current paper or project that you are working on to receive feedback & tips!



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