We know you have lots to keep track of as a Hopkins student, and The Word from the Bird is here to help! Each edition compiles important deadlines, announcements, and other need-to-know information, along with helpful reminders and updates about resources, services, programs, and more.
Let us know how we can make this communication more helpful at studentaffairs@jhu.edu. If you missed a previous edition of the newsletter, you can find an archive of past issues online.
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Share your feedback on the Rec Center
The O’Connor Center for Recreation & Well-Being is seeking your feedback! Share your insights on the Rec’s equipment and facilities, classes, events, and other programming via their online survey. Prior survey results have led to meaningful change, so please take a moment to share your thoughts and make a difference. Participants can also be entered into a raffle for a Squishable Jay!
SOUL classes begin Oct. 23
SOUL classes are small, 1-credit hour courses graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U-pass/fail) basis and are available to all undergraduate students. The last day to add a SOUL class to your schedule is Oct. 29; visit the Registrar’s website for more information.
Plan ahead in Stellic
Did you know that in Stellic, you can plan your courses for future terms? Drag and drop any course, milestone, or activity into any semester, and Stellic will check to see if your selection is a wise decision based on if a course is typically offered, if you are over or under-enrolled, if the course conflicts with another in your plan, if the course is likely to be offered, or if the course isn’t counting toward any degree requirements.
Visit stellic.jhu.edu or follow the link in your SIS Self-Service portal to explore this exciting new tool. As you use the new system and have questions about your academic progress, we encourage you to contact your advisor.
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Community, belonging, and tasty treats |
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Between now and November, we'll be highlighting some of the programs and events taking place on campus that focus on democratic participation and civic engagement.
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Check out these two upcoming afternoon talks:
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Registration is required for both events, and lunch will be available for all attendees. Visit Hopkins Groups to see the list of panelists for each event and to register to attend.
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Deadline extended to nominate honorary degree recipients
Graduating seniors are invited to nominate an outstanding individual to receive an honorary degree from Johns Hopkins University. Learn more about the opportunity and submit your nominations by the new October 15 deadline.
Apply to study in DC this spring
The application deadline for the Hopkins in DC spring 2025 semester is November 3, and several spots are still open. If you’re interested in studying public policy from an international perspective, contact program advisor Dr. Lauren Reynolds to learn more and apply. The program is open to all students who will be in the second semester of their sophomore year through the last semester of their senior year, and applicants may come from any KSAS major or minor.
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Secure Your Nest events this month
Learn tips that will help keep you safe and secure during your time at Hopkins during Secure Your Nest: Blue Jay Safety Week, which runs from Oct. 14–18. Visit Hopkins Groups to see upcoming programs and events, including info sessions, tabling events, safety walks, and more.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Community Gathering
Join the Center for Diversity & Inclusion and the Center for Indigenous Health in honoring Indigenous People's Day with a community gathering. Visit Keyser Quad from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 and celebrate with departments, student organizations, and local indigenous community members and vendors.
Wyman Park Dell Clean-Up with Off-Campus Housing
Join Off-Campus Housing & Friends of Wyman Park Dell on Sunday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to noon to help keep this community green space beautiful for all! Register on Hopkins Groups.
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Upcoming Flu Vaccine Clinics
Undergraduates are required to upload proof of flu vaccination by November 15. If you haven't already, get your flu vaccine at an upcoming walk-in clinic between 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Shriver Hall's Clipper Room:
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- Thursday, October 24
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Tuesday, November 5
- Monday, November 11
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New registration system for Hopkins Food Pantry
The Hopkins Food Pantry has a new registration system via PantrySoft. New and returning shoppers must register by clicking "Shopper Registration" on the Pantry's website. Students, click "Log In to Johns Hopkins" and fill out all required fields.
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From the Dietitian’s Desk
Hopkins dietitian Rayven Nairn has shared the first edition of her new advice column, “From the Dietitian’s Desk,” where she answers all your burning questions about food and nutrition. Read her answer to a question about how to get enough protein as a vegetarian and submit your question for consideration for future editions!
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Take a field trip to Wild Bay Kombucha with Hopkins Dining
Hopkins Dining is organizing a trip to Wild Bay Kombucha on Friday, October 18. This local partner's delicious kombucha is stocked across campus at various Hopkins Dining locations; visit the brewery where it’s made and learn more about their sustainable practices! Space is limited and transportation will be provided; register online to attend.
Hopkins Movie Family Movie Night returns on October 18
Students, staff, faculty, and their families are invited to Homewood Field for fun, film, and free giveaways. Gates open at 6:45 p.m. for kids’ play time on the soccer field with the JHU women’s team followed by a screening of Disney-Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. at 7:15. Registration is required, but admission is free!
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As the semester continues, we'd like to share some support resources available to students:
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- Oct. 14: Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Oct. 17–18: Fall Break
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Oct. 23–26: Hoptoberfest
- Oct. 29: Boo Jay Tuesday
- Oct. 31: Halloween
- Nov. 5: Election Day
- Nov. 8: FLI Day
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