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Academic Announcement & Event

Summer 2026 Sessions

Summer Session I: May 18 - June 26, 2026
Summer Session II: June 29 - August 7, 2026

Start planning your summer today! Spend your summer earning up to 8 credits per 6-week Summer Session! Browse the course schedule on Albert or visit our website. Please contact your Academic Advisor to lift your hold before enrolling. Questions? Email shanghai.summer@nyu.edu.

Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Friday, May 8 | 4:30PM - 7PM | 3F East Building | RSVP | View Project List

The Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium is a university-wide celebration of student research, featuring presentations, posters, and Q&A sessions. Open to all students, faculty, and staff, the event offers opportunities for meaningful dialogue and engagement with undergraduate research. Join us to explore research interests, share feedback, and vote for your favorite projects to win prizes!

Community Engaged Learning

Volunteer for the Swap Shop

Volunteers Needed May 4-16, 2026!

The Swap Shop Volunteers are responsible for assisting in the setup and organization of the physical space and implementing processes to support the operation of the NYU Shanghai Swap Shop. Help reduce dorm waste and promote sustainability. Support the Swap Shop by organizing and redistributing student donations of clothing, electronics, and more.

Global Awards

Last Call for Application: Schwarzman Scholars (China Round)

Deadline for Chinese Citizens: May 20, 2026 (12 noon, Beijing time) | Apply

Schwarzman is a one-year, fully-funded Masters at Tsinghua University. Every year, a class of graduates is selected to represent the world’s next generation of leaders, across all fields — high-caliber individuals with open minds and limitless potential who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

McCall MacBain Scholars

Graduate Scholarships at McGill University, Canada

Info Session: Recordings & Slides

In-Person Chat (hosted by Scholar Kook Hu): Saturday, May 9 | 4PM - 6PM | Off-campus in Shanghai | RSVP via fuqin.hu@mail.mcgill.ca and 2311460@mail.nankai.edu.cn to attend!

Application Timeline:

The MMSM portal opens in June.
NYUSH's required internal application will be due July 15, 2026.

Rising seniors, seniors and recent graduates apply for NYUSH’s nomination to McCall MacBain Scholars this summer! The program offers full funding for Masters and professional degrees, with leadership training and scholar community. The fellowship selects 10 international and 20 Canadian scholars, along with 25 finalists ($20,000 scholarship) and 15 regional awards ($10,000 for any Canadian university).

Upcoming Events

Humanities Capstone Presentations

for the Class of 2026

Tuesday, May 5 | 5:15PM - 7:30PM | E402 | Pizza and refreshments will be provided

Join the Humanities Capstone Presentations for the Class of 2026, where seniors showcase ambitious, thought-provoking projects spanning the humanities. This annual highlight celebrates their year-long work and intellectual creativity. All are welcome to attend and support the students. Please feel free to share this event with the broader humanities community.

The Drawings My Dog Didn't Eat

May 6 - 11 | B2 Gallery
Opening: Tuesday, May 5 | B2 Gallery

The final exhibition for the Mark Making course, taught by Professor Maya Kramer, opens with pizza, temporary tattoos, and stickers. The exhibition continues through May 6–11 during regular gallery hours.

ICPC Summer Course Information Sessions

Thursday, May 7 | 12PM - 1PM | E304
Friday, May 8 | 12PM - 1PM | E403

Join us for exciting ICPC Summer Course Info Sessions hosted by Martin Khachatryan, an IOI medalist and experienced competitive programming coach. Learn about this 9-week summer program designed to sharpen your problem-solving skills, strengthen teamwork, and prepare you to achieve outstanding results in the ICPC.

IMB Senior Show: Student Projects Showcase

Friday, May 8 | 6PM - 8PM | East 4F Hall | RSVP

All community members are warmly invited to join the showcase and engage with the IMB senior students’ projects.

The Longevity Economy: Rethinking Business in a Silver Society

Sunday, May 10 | 1:15PM - 5PM | N107 Auditorium | RSVP | Open to the public

The 2026 NYU Shanghai Center for Business Education and Research (CBER) Annual Forum will bring together distinguished scholars and industry leaders to examine how businesses can strategically respond to the challenges of an aging society and shape the future of the silver economy.

An Archive of Atmosphere: Closing Concert

Sunday, May 10 | 3PM - 5PM | ICA Public Entrance | View More | Open to the public

Sound carries traces of its time, including collective moods, private emotions, and shared histories that are often difficult to document. This small concert approaches music as a form of archiving. Rather than presenting music as a finished performance, it treats sound as a way of holding and transmitting lived experience.

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