Friday, December 23

Dear Students,

Winter Break has FINALLY arrived!  Here are some events/deadlines that we would like you to keep in mind:

NYU Winter Break Guide
In New York City during Winter Break or on campus taking January Term classes?  The Student Resource Center has put together a Winter Guide, which includes campus office hours, residence hall programs, NYC activities, and more!


CAS International Student Mentor Program
The CAS International Student Mentor Program just wrapped up a great fall semester!  Scores of new international students in CAS connected with returning international students in mentee-mentor relationships.  This fun and growing program will continue in the spring semester.  If you are a first-year student or transferred to NYU during the fall 2016 semester and would like to join the Mentor Program as a mentee, please apply here by Sunday, January 8, 2017.

We have a wonderful group of participating students and we would love to have you get involved! Please direct any questions to cas.internationalstudents@nyu.edu.


Dalai Lama Fellowship Info Session & Application Details
Interested in joining an immersive and interdisciplinary leadership program such as the Dalai Lama Fellowship?  New York University is one of ten universities in North America to offer the Dalai Lama Fellowship, an international program of the Dalai Lama Center.  All full-time students--undergraduate, graduate, and professional students--are invited to apply.  Application deadline is January 31, 2017.  Contact civic.engagement@nyu.edu for details.


Also check out our previous posts regarding NYU Intergroup Dialogue courses and Women's Leadership Program: Mindfulness in Action.


Have a wonderful break, and we will see you in the new year!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

NYU Women's Leadership Program: Mindfulness in Action

Dear All,

Here is another great opportunity you should check out!

NYU Women's Leadership Program: Mindfulness in Action

February 9, 16, 23; March 2, 2017 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 12 Washington Place

Application Deadline: January 16, 2017

Today it is more important than ever to empower women's leadership. Real progress depends on including the talents of our full population. Only when there is real equality, at all levels of society - from the home to the executive board room - can a population flourish both economically and culturally.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that 51.5% of women in the United States workforce hold management, professional and related positions and yet only 4.2% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. And in the age of digital technology, women only hold 26% of all tech jobs. Across sectors, there is a significant lack of representation when it comes to women in leadership roles.

It is vital to empower women with the tools to succeed as leaders. Starting on February 9th, Dr. Carmela Bennett hosts four student leadership development trainings for a select group of NYU women. The program will consist of experiential workshops focusing on Embodied Leadership, a bold new approach to learning to lead. Particularly significant for women leaders, this body/mind approach enables women to experience the body as a source of intelligence and power in ways that directly impact their ability to act with agency, develop a consistent voice, take a stand for self and others, and build the resilience to deal with ambiguity, complexity, and power dynamics. The program is customized to help women naturally develop a powerful leadership presence with the ability to match leadership styles to leadership challenges.

Participants will:

Develop deep self awareness

Build a more powerful leadership presence that is able to stay open, present, and connected under conditions of complexity and ambiguity

Access the intelligence of the mind/body system

Reduce stress and increase resilience by developing a greater range of actions

Work with historical issues of cultural and gender identity

Applications to join Dr. Bennet are now open, and will be accepted until Sunday, January 16th at 11:59PM EST. 

Click here to apply!

Intergroup Dialogue Applications

Hi Everyone,

Check out this great opportunity sponsored by the NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP)!

Application deadline is Sunday, January 22nd.

The Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) Program is a nationally recognized 1-credit undergraduate course that brings together small groups of students from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and gain new knowledge related to diversity and social justice.  Trained graduate students co-facilitate each course section.  Past section topics included the following: Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation, Faith and Sexual Orientation, Disability, and Race: Bi/Multicultural Identities.

The IGD Program is housed in the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, and the course is housed in the Silver School of Social Work.  The IGD model focuses specifically on intergroup dynamics within the context of an institution of higher education while promoting awareness and change in intergroup relations at the individual, cultural, institutional levels.  The guiding assumption is that diversity is an institutional asset and can be used to enhance growth of the NYU community while also achieving specific educational outcomes.

The course is 10 weeks long and meets on Fridays from February 3 through April 12 (no class on March 10 & 17, the Fridays before and during Spring Break).  The course time is typically from 2-4 PM.

Access the IGD application for undergraduate students here.
Contact: cmep@nyu.edu

Monday, December 12

Dear Students,

We hope you had a nice weekend!  Don't forget about the following upcoming deadline:

Resident Assistant (RA) Application Deadline

Would you like to connect with other students in an important mentorship role?  Would you be interested in being a key contributor to campus residential life?  If so, please consider becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) in NYU housing.

Apply now: Deadline (Friday, December 16) for January term and Spring Term 2017 only.  Click here to learn how to apply.  Click here to review the FAQ page.

Best of luck on finals!

Immigrant Rights Teach-In & Know Your Rights Presentation

Dear Students,

We want to bring your awareness to the Immigrant Rights Teach-In & Know Your Rights gathering that will be happening at the NYU School of Law on Monday, November 28, at 6:00pm. This event is open to both the NYU community and the public (so spread the word!).

Immigrant Rights Teach-In & Know Your Rights Presentation
Date: Monday, November 28
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: NYU School of Law, 40 Washington Square South
RSVP: here
Please join directly affected community members, allies, organizers, and lawyers from over 30 organizations as we gather to discuss how to prepare and defend immigrant communities.


*Interpreters will be made available based on need (please contact us for more information through the RSVP link above).

Check out the event on Facebook.

Thanksgiving Events Around NYC

Dear Students,

We know some of you will be hosting family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday, so we have compiled a list of fun things to do around the city!

• For those of you who wish to give back over the holiday, consider joining Feeding NYC two days before Thanksgiving Day. By volunteering, you will help prepare, package, and deliver food to more than 35,000 NYC families in need. Click here to learn more about this volunteer opportunity.

• If you want to start celebrating early, make your way to the American Museum of Natural History to watch as the balloons are inflated for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Inflation takes place on Wednesday from 3:00-10:00pm. Click here to learn more.

• Now for the BIG event: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! This is one of  NYC's most popular events of the year! Click here for the parade route. 

• Looking for vegetarian recipes for the holiday? Click here and here to discover something yummy!

• Interested in eating a vegetarian meal rather than cooking one yourself? Not a problem! Find out which vegetarian restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day by clicking here.

• For those of you who like shopping, NYC's biggest shopping day of the year falls on the day after Thanksgiving. Click here to find the list of stores that open early on Black Friday.

• Once Thanksgiving ends, it's Christmas time in the city! What better way to start off the holiday season than ice skating in Bryant Park? Click here to learn more about the Bryant Park Winter Village. 

• Interested in getting some fresh air and exercise after all that eating? Then join the Greenbelt Nature Center as they guide you on a 2.5 mile hike through Blood Root Valley Park. Click here for more details.

• Other fun events include The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, The New York City Ballet: The Nutcracker, Central Park Bike Tour + Photoshoot, and NYC Walking Tours.

Have a wonderful break!

Friday, November 18

Dear Students,

Thanksgiving break is nearly upon us! Until then, we hope you take advantage of the events listed below:

Chinatown Food Tasting Walking Tour

Date: Friday, November 18

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm EST

Meeting point: 10:45 am in front of 383 Lafayette Street.

Do you want to explore the second oldest Chinatown in America? Then join NYU Chaplains and the Office of Global Services (OGS) for a walking tour of NYC’s very own Chinatown. Walk the winding streets of a neighborhood where 200 year old histories confront modernity on every corner. Awaken your senses to the sounds, sights and smells of the bustling area. Expect to taste traditional buns and sip aromatic teas… don’t forget to arrive hungry!

Cost: $5 per person, non-refundable, NYU students only.  The price includes a tour guide and a small portion of food and drink. You are free to try more food at your own expense. Reserve a spot here.

R.I.S.E. / O.G.S. THANKSGIVING DINNER

Date: Friday, November 18

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Palladium MPR (140 East 14th Street, 3rd Floor)

Join R.I.S.E. (Residential International Student Engagement), O.G.S. (Office of Global Services), and other NYU students for a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. We will be serving turkey, cooked ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed & sweet potatoes, gravy, dessert, and much more. You must RSVP for this event as we need to know how much food to order. Due to limited space, please select your preferred seating time. Email rise.reslife@nyu.edu if you have any questions and RSVP HERE. 

Networking--American Style

Date: Friday, November 18

Time: 10:00am-11:30am

Location: Furman Hall, 245 Sullivan St, Room 210

Networking is a powerful tool for students and practitioners. Networking can help you find a job, extend your business relationships, and gather information. However, networking strategies in the United States may differ from those employed in other countries. In this installment, students will learn how to network, American style. Topics will include networking principles, elevator pitch, and networking at events. Pizza will be provided! Click here for event details.

Monday, November 14

Dear Students,

We hope you enjoyed the weekend! Check out these events happening today and tomorrow:

Chinatown Food Tasting Walking Tour

Date: Monday, November 14

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm (meet at 10:45am)

Location: 383 Lafayette Street

Cost: $5 per person

Do you want to explore the second oldest Chinatown in the US? Then join NYU Chaplains and the Office of Global Services (OGS) for a walking tour of NYC’s very own Chinatown. Click here to see more dates and to reserve a spot.

Video Contest Submission Deadline

Date: Monday, November 14

Time: 12:00pm

Win a prize by submitting a video that documents any aspect of your experience studying outside your home country. Click here for event details.

AMC Thanksgiving Food Drive

Date: November 14 until November 23

Time: All day

Location: Click here for flyer with a list of locations.

The Community Service Committee of the AMC invites you to participate in its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Networking--American Style

Date: Tuesday, November 15

Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Networking is a powerful tool for students and practitioners. Networking can help you find a job, extend your business relationships, and gather information. However, networking strategies in the United States may differ from those employed in other countries. In this installment, students will learn how to network, American style. Topics will include networking principles, elevator pitch, and networking at events. Pizza will be provided! Click here for event details.

Wednesday, November 9

Dear Students,

We hope you check out some of the events going on today!

Global Virtual Career Fair: Internship & Job Opportunities in the US and Abroad

Date: Wednesday, November 9

Time: 8:00am-6:00pm

Location: Wasserman Center for Career Development

The virtual career fair will connect students at NYU’s 11 global academic centers to employers across the globe. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore spring and summer internships as well full-time jobs. This is a convenient and unique way to learn about part-time or full-time opportunities within the US and abroad. Participating employers will indicate their availability to connect one-one-one with a students from anywhere in the world. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. Click here for event details.

On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) Orientation

Date: Wednesday, November 9

Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm

Location: Wasserman Center for Career Development

Open to January, May and Summer graduates. Learn how to make the most of the OCR program and manage NYU InterviewNet. Mandatory for OCR participants. RSVP on CareerNet. Click here for event details.

What’s Next: Economics

Date: Wednesday, November 9

Time: 5:30pm

Location: Wasserman Center for Career Development

Curious about your career and academic options with a degree in Economics? Hear from a panel of professionals who studied Economics that are now working in a range of industries. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. Click here for event details.

Monday, November 7

Dear Students,

We hope you enjoyed your weekend! Here are two great events happening today and tomorrow:

Virtual Career Fair Prep Webinar

Date: Monday, November 7

Time: 12:30pm

Location: Wasserman Center for Career Development

Are you planning on attending the Virtual Career but don’t know how to prepare? This webinar will let you know what to expect with a virtual career fair and review how to best prepare. This seminar will also include resume best practices. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. Click here for event details.

Pitching Your Diverse Experience: Cover Letter Edition

Date: November 8

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

Location: Kimmel Center, Room 806

Companies and organizations seek out individuals who can collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and those who understand unique perspectives and differences. This workshop discusses how you can identify past experiences that showcase these key skills throughout your job or internship search and find new and existing opportunities to reinforce sought-after skill sets in diversity awareness and cultural understanding. Want to know how to discuss your abroad experience and language skills with an employer? Need tips on how to frame your cultural competency and student club activities in your cover letter? Bring a copy of your cover letter to the workshop for review after the program. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. Click here for event details.

Monday, October 31

Dear Students,

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Before you start trick or treating, make sure to check out this event:

F-1 Work Options Before Graduation (CPT and Pre-OPT)

Date: Monday, October 31

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Location: 383 Lafayette St., Conference Room C06

How do I work off­-campus BEFORE graduation? I’m doing an internship for credit, do I need work permission for that? What’s the difference between CPT and OPT? An NYU Office of Global Services international student adviser will answer these questions plus explain the difference between the two most common types of employment for F-1 students. Learn about how to apply for Curricular Practical Training and Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training. Click here for event details.

Friday, October 28

Dear Students,

Check out the 8th Film Biennial happening today, tomorrow, and Sunday!

Reel China @ NYU 8th Film Biennial

Date: October 28-30

Location: 721 Broadway, Room 648, Michelson Theater

New documentary and experimental work shows a rarely seen China, featuring The Road (Dir: Zhang Zanbo) and a showcase of short curated by Cao Kai. Post-screening discussion with visiting filmmakers. Click here to learn more.

Have a great weekend!

NYU World Tour

Dear Students,

NYU World Tour invites you to celebrate the global and international experiences unique to NYU.

Grand Concourse
Date: Thursday, October 27
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Kimmel 405/406
Visit the Grand Concourse for information on study away experiences in the US and around the world!

Grand Bazaar
Date: Thursday, October 27
Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Kimmel 4th Floor
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. Click here to check out a recap of the 2015 Grand Bazaar!

Monday, October 24

Dear Students,

We hope you enjoyed the weekend! We just wanted to bring your attention to two events happening tomorrow:

Optional Practical Training for F-1 Students (Pre OPT and Post OPT)

Date: Tuesday, October 25

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

Location: 383 Lafayette St., Conference Room C06, New York, NY 10003

How do I work off-campus before graduation? How can I work in the U.S. after I graduate? Optional Practical Training is one way to do both! Click here for event details.

Academic and Research Careers

Date: Tuesday, October 25

Time: 4:30pm

Location: Wasserman Center for Career Development

Attend a panel of professionals in faculty, academic administration, and research positions, as they share insights into career trajectories and tips about the job search processes in their respective fields. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. Click here for event details.

Friday, October 21

Dear Students,

Don't let the rainy weather keep you indoors! Instead, take advantage of the following event happening this afternoon:

Communicating Your Narrative to Target Audiences (Deepa Purohit)

Date: Friday, October 21

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life (238 Thompson Street, GC 461)

Whether you are interviewing for a job, expressing your beliefs, or pitching a business proposal-speaking from a place of authenticity is the key to inspiring others. During this interactive workshop, you will learn how to cultivate a message that is authentic, impactful, and customize for your target audience. Click here for event details.

Make sure to mark your calendars for these events going on next week!

NYU WORLD TOUR (OCTOBER 24 – 28)

Revisit the familiar or discover the unknown. Journey across the world with nothing more than curiosity and an open mind. NYU World Tour invites you to celebrate the global and international experiences unique to NYU.

Learn about NYU World Tour Marquee Events here, including a Grand Bazaar, a Pop Up Gallery, a Food Fest, and a study-away Grand Concourse.

To learn about NYU World Tour events being held around the world at NYU sites, visit the event calendar.

Finally, don't miss the CAS International Student Club's early Halloween celebration on October 27th! Check out their Facebook page to learn more: CAS International Student Club (ISC).

SAVE THE DATE

RACE, RACISM, XENOPHOBIA

in a Global Context II

New York

Friday, October 28th

9:00am-4:30pm

Hemmerdinger Hall

How does racism and discrimination operate in different geographical contexts, reflecting local tensions and prejudices and intersecting with issues of nationality, class, gender, religion, marginality, citizenship, and globalization?

How does location affect the way in which we think about the social constructions of race and race relations? What role do historical experiences of slavery, discrimination and colonialism play? How does the current migration crisis in Europe and rising Islamophobia help us better understand the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Europe?

Following last spring's successful "Teach-In" at NYU Florence, La Pietra Dialogues is bringing its "R2X" dialogue to New York, with the support of the NYU Florence R2X student team and featuring scholars, artists, and activists from across NYU.

What can we gain from a transatlantic reflection on these issues?

Participating NYU Scholars from:

College of Arts and Science, Tisch School of the Arts

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

NYU Law School, Latin American/Caribbean Studies Department

Liberal Studies, Asian/Pacific/American Institute

NYU students will introduce, moderate and perform throughout the day

RSVP on the website of NYU Center for the Humanities

Monday, October 10

Dear Students,

We hope you are enjoying your day off! Don't forget to check out the following events happening tomorrow:

Networking 101

Date: Tuesday, October 11

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm

Location: The Wasserman Center for Career Development

Networking is an essential skill to develop for your job and internship search. Where you have a job/internship lined up or are still looking, this workshop will help you understand how to fit networking into your professional routine in order to make the most of your current opportunities and find your next one! Click here for event details.

O-1 “ARTIST” WORK VISA FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Date: Tuesday, October 11

Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Location: Room 907, Kimmel Center for University Life

Calling all “ARTISTS”!  Are you a designer? Performing artist? A musician? Are you searching for tips about how to compile a successful O-1 visa application? Would you like to uncover the common pitfalls of O-1 visa applications? If so, come join NYU’s Office of Global Services and Jane Lee, Esq. for an interactive session on how to gear up!  You may think you don’t qualify but many times, your talents do! Click here for more information.


*In addition, don't forget about our autumn event on Friday, October 14th! We will picnic in Central Park then go on a guided tour of the Asian Art wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET). Space is limited, so please RSVP here to reserve your spot! 

Best Regards,

CAS Advising International Team

Wednesday, October 5

Hi Students!

Take advantage of this event Wasserman is offering tomorrow, October 6th!

Resumes and Cover Letters That Work!
Date: Thursday, October 6
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Location: The Wasserman Center for Career Development

Learn to write resumes and cover letters that best reflect your qualifications. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. Click here for event details.

Monday, October 3

Dear Students,

Please find below three great events happening TOMORROW:

QUENCH

Date: Tuesday, October 4

Time: 12:30pm

Location: Kimmel Center, Room 602

Attend this presentation to learn about the services that the Wasserman Center offers to NYU students, and how the center may specifically assist students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. Click here for event details.

Acing the Interview

Date: Tuesday, October 4

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Location: The Wasserman Center for Career Development

Learn to prepare for interviews, respond to difficult questions, and what to wear. RSVP on NYU CareerNet. Click here for event details.

F-1 Optional Practical Training Workshop (Post-Completion Only)

Date: Tuesday, October 4

Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm

Location: Kimmel Center, Room 903

Best for F-1 students graduating by January 2017 or May 2017. An NYU Office of Global Services international student adviser will explain the rules of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after you complete all of your degree requirements. This is called Post Completion OPT or “Post OPT”. Learn about how to apply, the best timeline for you, the documents needed, and your reporting responsibilities once you start OPT. Seating is limited to 30. Priority will go to students who RSVP and arrive on time. Students on waitlist will be admitted next. Register for this event here. 

Enjoy this beautiful autumn weather!

Wednesday, September 28

Dear Students,

Check out what's happening TODAY!

Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree

Date: Wednesday, September 28

Time: 12:30pm

Location: 726 Broadway, 6^th Floor (Conference Room B)

Learn how to be competitive in the job market by taking stock of your skills and dispelling myths about major and career choice. Obtain tips on how to effectively market your unique skills and experiences on your resume, cover letter, in an interview, and while networking during this interactive session. RSVP on NYU CareerNet.

AND 

Business Boot Camp for Non-Business Students Application Deadline

Date: Wednesday, September 28

Time: 11:59pm

Location: The Wasserman Center for Career Development

Learn the ins and outs of a career in business. Gain knowledge of industry terminology, explore transferable liberal arts skills and gain a basic understanding of various career tracks in business. Learn more here and apply on NYU CareerNet, Job ID #1039870 (Event Date: Fri, Oct 28, 9am-4:30pm, Wasserman Center, Main Office).

Don't forget about tomorrow's COFFEE HOUR!

This week’s Coffee Hour will feature colleagues from The Office of Global Services (OGS) and The Wasserman Center for Career Development who will discuss preparing for the job search, working legally in the United States, and career development opportunities that exist at NYU. The session will be held on Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm in Silver 907 (9^th Floor).

This will be a very informative and helpful session, and we encourage students of all years to join us. It’s never too early to begin thinking ahead!

Food from Uncle Ted's Modern Chinese will be provided during the meeting.

See you tomorrow!