TSENG KWONG CHI @ The Grey Art Gallery

Combining photography with performance, personal identity with global politics, and satire with farce, Tseng Kwong Chi (1950–1990) created a compelling body of work whose complexity is belied by its humor and grace. Born in Hong Kong, raised in Vancouver, and educated in Paris, Tseng moved to New York in 1978, where he quickly became a key documentarian of Manhattan's vibrant downtown scene. He also began crafting the performative self-portraits—"selfies" avant la lettre—that form the backbone of his artistic practice, exploring the questions of personal and political identity that preoccupied many artists of his generation.

April 21 - July 11, 2015 

@ The Grey Art Gallery | 100 Washington Square East

Featuring cutting-edge examples from Tseng’s archive that have rarely or never been shown, Tseng Kwong Chi: Performing for the Camera is the first major solo museum exhibition of his works, which have long sparked the imaginations of younger artists. Organized by the Chrysler Museum of Art and the Grey Art Gallery, NYU, the exhibition is accompanied by an illustrated catalogue. 

Check out the full story online here!

Explore New York!

"Discover the unique communities that make New York City unlike any other. Throughout the year, free guided tours will take you to vibrant neighborhoods far beyond Washington Square to experience new cultures, cuisines, and traditions that will deepen your appreciation for your new home.

Tour the world with a MetroCard, break bread with people from Croatia to Colombia, learn about the traditions of countries from Tanzania to Thailand, and become a part of the vibrant communities that thrive in New York City when you join us for Explore New York...Explore the World."

Website

Next up: National Museum of the American Indian

Friday, February 28th, 11:00 am

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.

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! 

*~* 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!

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.

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!

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!

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 

 

 

Sugar Sweet Festival in Brooklyn

Do you have a sweet tooth?

Then the 4th annual Sugar Sweet Festival is just what you need!

"The Sugar Sweets Festival is a celebration of New York’s bakers, sweet-makers and treat-lovers. Featuring blue-ribbon baking competitions and an all-donation bake sale all to raise money for The City Reliquary."

October 6, 2013 | 10am – 4pm
At The City Reliquary 

370 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn

*Take the L to Lorimer*

FREE!

Open House New York Festival

OHNY: A New New York Tradition

This annual festival is going into its 11th year with another lineup of fantastic sights to see!  Attendees have the access to 150+ of the city's most exclusive architectural locations, private homes and landmarks, plus behind-the-scenes tours and programs.  This year also includes a sneak peak of the 72-story 4 World Trade Center before it opens to the public.  The event guide will be available October 2nd online, so take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore the city!

Event Dates: October 12 - 13

Check the website for further information:

www.ohny.org 

Photography Exhibition!

Red Rain and A Clueless Spectator: 

Two Series by Hiroyuki Ito

 

Spotlight on NYU

"The Department of Photography & Imaging present an exhibition of black and white photographs by Hiroyuki Ito. An alumnus of the Department, Ito is based in New York and currently works as a freelance photographer for The New York Times. The two series presented in this exhibition are Red Rain and A Clueless Spectator, both of which have been featured in The New York Times." (For more information, check out the website: http://www.tisch.nyu.edu/object/RedRainACluelessSpectator.html)

Event Date and Time:

September 3, 2013 – October 10, 2013
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays

Location:

Gulf + Western Gallery (1st Floor, rear lobby) and 8th Floor Gallery
721 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

*~* Wellness for International Students *~*

CAS International Student Coffee Hour

This week's topic is an important one for all students: WELLNESS.  We will be focusing specifically on international students with a fun, interactive presentation from Mr. Eric Thurnauer, who will be discussing relaxation and stress relief tips.  In the meantime, take a look at the NYU Relaxation Oasis website:

http://www.nyu.edu/life/safety-health-wellness/student-health-center/services/mental-health/relaxation-oasis.html

Snacks and refreshments will be served. 

Thursday, September 26

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Silver 9th Floor, Room 907 

Reminder!

Baseball Game - Thursday after Coffee Hour!

Get a ticket while you still can: email brendan.rose@nyu.edu 

as soon as possible if you would like to go! 

 

IRAN MODERN: Art Exhibit

"Invaluable ... Stimulating"
— New York Times

New Art Exhibition at the Asia Society and Museum! 

Learn about the culture and modern movement of the art scene in Iran as you make your way through this two floor exhibit.  The first if its kind, the exhibit finishes with a timeline on the third floor where you can put everything you've seen into historical context!

Asia Society and Museum

725 Park Avenue (at 70th Street)

Web: https://tickets.asiasociety.org 

$7.00 for students with ID 

Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 am-6:00 pm*

*Open until 9:00 pm on Fridays

Admission is free on Fridays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Wednesday, August 28 - NYU Welcome Week!

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Health Insurance Information Session for International Students

10:00 am  |  Student Health Center, 3rd Floor, Main Conference Room
Student Health Insurance representatives will be available to answer your questions about insurance coverage and premiums. This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Explore New York: Corona, Queens [Registration Required]

11:00 am  |  Meet in Lobby of Kimmel Center

Join Explore New York...Explore the World to get to know and taste Corona, Queens. Twenty years ago Corona was a tense neighborhood. Longtime Italian residents were unwelcoming and at times downright violent toward newly arriving Latino immigrants. Today older Italian men and younger Latinos banter in a mix of Italian, Spanish, and English over lemon ices and games of bocce. A newer Mexican restaurant offers Italian Special tamales with peppers and sausage as a nod to the generations old Italian markets around the corner. Still Corona is a complex neighborhood, but mixed into the challenges it faces, it has its charm: rich street life, great food and triumphs as newer immigrants make their way in New York City just as the Corona residents of old did. Sign up here.

Getting Involved: NYUService

11:00 am  |  Kimmel Center, 7th Floor
Commitment to service is one of NYU's cornerstones, and the world is full of opportunities to serve. From one-day experiences to to sustained community engagement, NYUService is your portal to volunteerism. Join us to learn about the many ways you can make an impact in the community from students who have done it themselves.

Transfer and Transitioning International Student Lunch

11:30 am  |  Kimmel Center, 800 Series
Join the Office of Global Services (OGS) and Transfer & Transitioning Student Services for an informal lunch to meet other transfer students. This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Working Your Way Around the Globe: Study Away and Career Development at NYU

11:30 am  |  Wasserman Center, Presentation Room B
Are you thinking about study away, but also want to gain concrete work/internship experiences? This session will explore ways you can gain work experience -- paid, unpaid, internship, and volunteer -- while studying at one of NYU's global sites. We will share resources for next steps in achieving your study (and work) away goals. Lunch will be served.

Study Away for Transfer Students: Planning Ahead

1:00 pm  |  Kimmel Center 803
NYU offers Transfer students the opportunity to study away in some of the world's most exhilarating cities. At this general presentation for Transfer students, representatives from NYU Global Programs provide you with details about NYU's Global Academic Centers in Abu Dhabi, Accra, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Florence, London, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, Sydney, Tel Aviv and Washington DC as well as a brief overview of summer study away programs, exchanges, and school-specific study abroad programs.

Pre-Law and Business Panel
1:00 pm  |  Kimmel Center 912
Thinking of studying Business or being Pre-Law? Get the inside scoop from students who are currently taking classes and advice from recent Alumni. Get their opinions on classes to take, feedback on professors, internships and research, and ask any questions you might have.

On the Go: Navigating the Subway, Bus and Campus Transportation Systems

1:00 pm  |  Kimmel Center 406

So you want to ride the subway without looking like a tourist? Come and learn what to do, what not to do, the cheapest way to ride, and how to make yourself the safest possible rider when you use New York City buses, subways, and trains. Also learn how to benefit from NYU's transportation system including trolleys, buses, and vans, and how to ride FREE by just showing your NYUCard! This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Campus Tour

2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, or 5:00 pm  |  Meet in Lobby of Kimmel Center

Offered throughout Welcome Week, this tour will show you all of the important Washington Square campus locations.

Getting Involved: NYU Alternative Breaks

2:00 pm  |  Kimmel Center, 7th Floor
Do you love service? Interested in digging deeper into social issues? Come and learn more about Alternative Breaks! Each year, NYU students spend their winter or spring break traveling to various communities around the country and the world to work with organizations that are addressing a variety of social issues. This life-changing experience is one you definitely want to learn more about. Hosted by NYU Alternative Breaks and CSALS.

Global U: Study Abroad at NYU

2:00 pm  |  Kimmel Center 808
NYU Offers students the opportunity to study away in some of the world's most exhilarating cities. At this general presentation, representatives from NYU Global Programs will provide you with details about NYU's Global Academic Centers in Abu Dhabi, Accra, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Florence, London, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, Sydney, Tel Aviv, and Washington DC as well as a brief overview of summer study abroad programs, exchanges, and school-specific study abroad programs.

The University Learning Center Presents: Academic Resources for International Students at NYU

2:00 pm  |  ARC LL02
Tackling the demands of college in a new culture and a foreign language can present another layer of challenges to your coursework. Learn about the various academic resources available on campus to help you succeed. Whether you're looking for a little extra support in your writing skills, or seeking to increase your fluency or comfort level with conversation, the University Learning Center (ULC) is here to assist. This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Citywalks: Neighborhood Walking Tours Soho
2:00 pm  |  Meet in Lobby of Kimmel Center
New York City is one of the most diverse places in the world. By getting out and about in Manhattan you will have the opportunity to experience the diversity of culture, food, music, and people that make the Big Apple such a great place. Join staff and students on a variety of walking tours of Manhattan neighborhoods. This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Citywalks: Neighborhood Walking Tours West Village
2:00 pm  |  Meet in Lobby of Kimmel Center
New York City is one of the most diverse places in the world. By getting out and about in Manhattan you will have the opportunity to experience the diversity of culture, food, music, and people that make the Big Apple such a great place. Join staff and students on a variety of walking tours of Manhattan neighborhoods. This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Coffee and Tea Tour

3:00 pm  |  Meet in Lobby of Kimmel Center
New York City is know for its cute and cozy coffee shops and cafes that are on the corner of every street. Take a tour of the best coffee shops and cafes that are right around the corner from classes and dorms at NYU. These places will be where you spend time grabbing a quick bite to eat, catching up with friends and studying for classes.

The University Learning Center Presents: Study Skills & Learning Strategies for College Success

3:00 pm  |  ARC LL02
Are your study skills a little rusty? Do you know your own style of studying and the best way for you to succeed at NYU? This University Learning Center (ULC) workshop will touch on various study styles and learning strategies, and will hopefully introduce you to a new arsenal of tools to use to succeed in your classes and Achieve Excellence! This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Transfer Talk
3:00 pm  |  Kimmel Center 803
A panel of current transfer students will answer any question you might have as you transition to NYU. They will share advice they wish they'd had when they first transferred to NYU.

Academic Life in the U.S.

4:00 pm  |  Kimmel Center 808
Important information you need to know to adapt to the U.S. academic system. Topics include appropriate behavior in the classroom, academic integrity, and the student/professor relationship. Separate undergraduate and graduate student sessions are available.

Bobst 101 for International Students

4:00 pm  |  Meet in Atrium of Bobst Library
Find out what Bobst Library looks like and be introduced to the collections, services, study spaces, and online resources it has to offer. Information about more detailed classes offered during the semester will also be provided. This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

The University Learning Center Presents: Time Management - Planning to Succeed
4:00 pm  |  ARC LL02
Life at NYU can be an exciting and often challenging experience. From classes to clubs, registration to roommates, managing your daily college life can be an adjustment. The University Learning Center (ULC) brings you Peer Academic Coaches (students who have been through it before) to talk about managing your time instead of time managing you! This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Brooklyn Bridge Walk & Ice Cream

5:00 pm  |  Meet in Lobby of Kimmel Center
Come join fellow students and staff for a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and a taste of the best ice cream Brooklyn has to offer at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory! Please bring MetroCard and cash for transportation and food.

Monday, August 26 - NYU Welcome Week

Monday, August 26, 2013

Getting Involved: Student Activities
11:00 am  |  Kimmel Center, 7th Floor
Join the Center for Student Activities, Leadership and Service (CSALS) for an information session on all that Student Activities has to offer. Learn about how to get involved with All-Square clubs and organizations, NYU Global Service Corps, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Program Board and other programs offered through the office. You will have the opportunity to speak with Student Activities staff members and hear from student leaders who are involved with some of the various programs we offer.

Transfer Student Welcome
11:00 am or 1:30 pm  |  GCASL, SC95
Join us for a reception for with hundreds of your new friends. This is a great chance to meet other students who have just transferred to NYU. You will also have an opportunity to meet the Transfer/Transition Ambassadors, staff from the Student Resource Center. MetroCards will be distributed and we'll all travel as a group to the Presidential Welcome and Reality Show. Light refreshments will be served.

Please note, this Welcome is for students in the following schools: College of Arts and Science, Gallatin, and the Silver School of Social Work.

Walking Halal Tour
2:00 pm  |  Meet at GCASL, 4th Floor
NYC is full of amazing food options, including halal ones. Join the Islamic Center on a walking food tour to find halal food options on and off campus around Washington Square so you're not stuck eating pizza and french fries all the time! There will be six different stops to point out various halal vendors and cuisines near campus, as well as the different dining halls that offer halal options. This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Presidential Welcome and the Reality Show
2:00 pm  |  The Beacon Theater, 2124 Broadway
Please note, this showing is for the following communities: Residents of University Hall, Founders, Third North,  Coral Towers, Goddard and Liberal Studies Sophomores.

Join John Sexton, President of NYU, students, faculty, and university officials for the ninth annual Presidential Welcome of the class of 2017. Immediately following is the Reality Show: NYU -- a gritty, funny musical about the lives of NYU students as they experience an array of confounding, confusing and exciting issues.

Tickets and MetroCards will be distributed at meetings and all students will be escorted to the venue by student leaders. Required Attendance. Don't forget to wear your new NYU shirt to the event.

Small Wallet; Big City
2:00 pm  |  Kimmel Center 405
NYC is an expensive place to live, but also a great place to find a bargain. Learn how to live cheaply and comfortably in NYC. From cheap eats to bargain shopping, arts, and entertainment, and believe it or not, FREE things to do. Great things when you're on a limited budget. This is a LiveWellNYU Featured Event.

Campus Tour
3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, or 5:00 pm  |  Meet in Lobby of Kimmel Center
Offered throughout Welcome Week, this tour will show you all of the important Washington Square campus locations.

Summer in the City

Hanging out in New York for the summer? Take advantage of the great weather and wealth of events to explore the city and surroundings.

NYU's Student Resource Center offers an extensive Summer Break Guide, as well as weekly newsletters starting in June. Here is just a sampling of events happening in New York City this summer.

Celebrate Brooklyn!

One of NYC's longest running, FREE, outdoor performing Arts festivals, Celebrate Brooklyn! launched in 1979 as a catalyst for a Brooklyn perfoming arts scene and to bring people back to Prospect Park after years of neglect. Enjoy music, film, spoken word, theater, and dance throughout the summer at the Prospect Park Bandshell. For a full list of summer performances, check out the Prospect Park Bandshell website.

Here is a selection of some upcoming shows:

• Calexico / Susana Baca / Radio Jarocho & Akoko Nante Ensemble
  June 15, 2013, 7:00 pm | Free/$3 (suggested donation)
• Amadou & Mariam / Bombino
  June 21, 2013, 7:30 pm | Free/$3 (suggested donation)
• Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
  June 27, 2013, 8:00 pm | Free/$3 (suggested donation)
• Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Aurelio Martinez
  June 28, 2013, 7:30 pm | Free $3 (suggested donation)

Midsummer Night Swing

This is your night to dance. When Linconln Center's Damrosch Park turns into one big open-air ballroom, whether you're a seasoned dance-floor devotee or a complete newbie, Midsummer Night Swing has moves to show you, from Disco to vintage Swing, from Salsa and Calypso to Golden-Age Jazz.

See the full schedule.

Single Tickets: $17

Dance Floor Opens: 6:00 pm

Group Dance Lesson: 6:30-7:15 pm

Music and Dancing: 7:30-8:30 pm & 9:00-10:00 pm (live sets)

Shakespeare in the Park

The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park program is one of New York City's beloved summer traditions.

• The Comedy of Errors
  May 28 - June 30, 2013
• Love's Labour's Lost, A New Musical
  July 23 - August 18, 2013

New York City Street Fairs

You will probably run into many of these on accident, but there is a full schedule for the summer on their website.

TODAY: Social Justice Expo!

SJ Expo
12:00-2:00 pm | Kimmel Center, 4th Floor

After several months of analyzing pressing social issues, New York City high school students will share their findings and network with other young researchers and organizers, college students, community leaders, foundation representatives, and elected officials. The Expo will showcase the breadth and depth of research and organizing among New York City youth on a wide range of topics, including immigration, teen pregnancy, the environment, gun violence, discrimination, poverty, housing, and education.

You are invited to attend and learn more about these topics and engage with the youth of NYC.

• More Information

It's Cherry Blossom Time...

Some of you may have noticed that trees are finally starting to turn green and flower...including the cherry trees. While these trees, along with magnolias are scattered throughout the city, you can see an amazing...and diverse display of blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, near the Brooklyn Museum. Their website even has a CherryWatch Blossom Status Map.

I went this weekend and took photos, so here's a sneak peak of what you can see:

Click to see full album.

Learn more about Hanami, or "flower viewing".

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens | Entrances at 150 Eastern Parkway & 990 Washington Avenue

Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm | Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm | Students w/ID: $5