United Nations Youth Assembly

On July 11th and 12th, NYU will have the honor of sending 150 delegates to a youth assembly at the United Nations. The assembly will focus on skill building, advocacy training, and educating about the goal of having all children in school and learning by 2015. It will culminate with a speech from Malala Yousafzai, who will celebrate her 16th birthday during the conference. Malala was shot at point-blank range for promoting girls' education, and is now a prominent voice among the global push for education and women's rights.

Our delegates, comprised of current students and recent alumni, come from a variety of backgrounds and hold various interests; they truly encapsulate the diversity of the university, as well as the breadth of individuals taking interest in this issue.

All those individuals affiliated with NYU that are 25 and under are eligible to attend this exciting event. To RSVP, email Jason.Brillon@tufts.edu with you full name, age, and preferred email address.

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.

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A "Rap Sessions" Event on Spirituality and Hip-Hop

How Today's Youth Culture Complicates Religious Discourse at Home and Abroad

Tuesday, April 9, 2013 | Grand Hall, 238 Thompson Street, 4th Floor

The panel will explore the various ways that a new generation's thinking about democracy, sexuality and gender--as well as their engagement with technology, social media, popular culture and more--complicates religious practice, religious tolerance and equality in America.

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Sponsored by: NYU Global Center for Academic & Spiritual Life, Center for Multicultural Education and Programming (CMEP), the Office of Residential Life & Housing Services, the Student Resource Center, the Academic Achievement Program, Bronfman Center for Jewish Life, Tisch Graduate Student Organization, Silver School of Social Work, Islamic Center, Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Hip-Hop Education Center & the Faith Matters Series (FFIR).