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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
As the fall semester wraps up and finals approach, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication you've shown. We know this time can be stressful, but remember, you're almost there—winter break is just around the corner, and you've got this! Here are some resources to set you up for success and relieve stress as the end of the semester approaches.
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Visit the Silver Shelf Today!
Located to the left of the garden level bathrooms at 1 Washington Square North, the Silver Shelf is open Monday through Friday from 8AM - 10PM.
Stop by for non-perishable and perishable foods, personal care and hygiene products, textbooks, a bulletin board with student resources, microwave, tea kettle, and fridge.
Questions? Contact silver.shelf@nyu.edu.
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| Take a Study Break with IESL!
There will be coffee, tea, and bagels in the Student Lounge at 1 WSN on Tuesday December 17th starting at 10am. Coffee will be replenished again at 3pm.
Try a Free Yoga Class with MindfulNYU!
The last day of Fall 2024 classes will be Saturday, December 14th. We return for the Spring 2025 semester on Tuesday, January 21st at 9:30am.
Learn More About Prayer and Meditation Spaces on Campus.
Overnight Laptop Loans at Bobst
NYU students can borrow a Mac or PC laptop from Bobst and Dibner Libraries. Laptops have wireless Internet access and printing capability, and include productivity software (word processing, etc.).
Looking for Great Meal Deals on Campus?
$4 and $7 Dining Deals are available at NYU dining locations.
Staying Warm on a Budget
As we approach the coldest season of the year, check out CMEP's Guide to Staying Warm on a Budget! They have included recommendations for winter preparation, low-cost gear, and local resources for maintaining warm shelter. If this is your first NYC winter, they have a beginner's guide just for you!
Are You in Need of Emergency Food Assistance?
NYU Courtesy Meals is a short-term, emergency resource for students facing an unexpected financial disruption/situation and cannot afford meals or groceries. Courtesy Meals are accepted at our NYC campus only. Learn more about the Courtesy Meal program here.
No Concern is Too Big or Too Small
The Wellness Exchange is your greatest mental health resource at NYU. Call the 24-hour hotline at (212) 443-9999, chat via the Wellness Exchange app anytime, make an appointment, or arrange a same-day Urgent Counseling session to speak with a certified counselor about any day-to-day challenges or health concerns.
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GET INVOLVED
Spring 2025 MSW Orientation Leader Application is still live!
Join us for an opportunity to welcome new students to the Silver community, and sharpen your leadership skills. As an Orientation Leader (OL), you will help new students prepare for and adjust to life as a graduate student at NYU Silver. Submit your OL application here!
Join Pride In Practice
Silver Pride in Practice is a student-led organization for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies at the NYU Silver School of Social Work. Their goal is to advocate for and build an LGBTQ+ affirming community at Silver. If you are interested in getting involved and meeting other queer and trans students at Silver, you can email them at silver.prideinpractice@nyu.edu!
Call for Artwork for Silver Student Art Exhibition: Conversations Toward Change
This spring, Silver will be hosting its third-annual Silver Student Art Exhibition and we want all Silver community members to take part! This year’s exhibition theme, Conversations Toward Change, invites students to explore conversations in all their forms. What conversations connect, heal, or inspire us? How, when, or why do we have conversations? We welcome artists to use this theme as a springboard to inspire ideas about conversations at interpersonal, communal, and systematic levels.
To submit your artwork to the Silver Student Art Exhibition, please submit this form by Sunday, January 26, 2025. If you have any questions about the exhibition, please contact Silver IESL at silver.inclusivestudentlife@nyu.edu.
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SILVER CONNECT
School Social Work Training Academy Info Sessions
NYU Silver’s School Social Work Training Academy (SSWTA) is a 1- or 2-year specialized training opportunity that offers MSW students the chance to advance their skills and experience and boost employability while supporting NYC youth and families. Please consider joining an SSWTA info session to learn more:
Wednesday, January 8 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM ET | Zoom (1/8)
Tuesday, January 28 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET | 1 WSN, Parlor
Wednesday, February 12 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET | Zoom (2/12)
Student Restorative Justice Training
Friday, February 28, March 7, and March 14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET | Virtual
Restorative justice (RJ) is an Indigenous-grounded approach that focuses on repairing relationships in the community. This training provides opportunities for students to unpack and explore the RJ mindset and alignment with Social Work practices, foster meaningful connections, and restore harmed relationships. Learn more and apply for RJ training here.
MSW Specialized Practicum Questionnaire and Specialization Application
MSW Students: It is time to prepare for your Specialized Practice year! The process will involve two components: the required Specialized Practicum Questionnaire and the optional Specialization Application. Read more about next steps for your Specialized Practice year here.
Adaptive Leadership in Human Services Fellowship
The Adaptive Leadership in Human Services Institute (ALHSI) is excited to share that the application for the 2025 Adaptive Leadership in Human Services MSW Fellowship is open now until Dec. 19th. All second and third year MSW students are eligible to apply by December 19. This includes all students graduating in May '25.
About the Adaptive Leadership Fellowship:
With generous support from Dean Michael Lindsey and the NYU Silver School of Social Work, this competitive fellowship gives 15 MSW students the opportunity to dive deeply into the adaptive leadership framework while applying their learning to social justice challenges they care about. Participants will gain skills that benefit both the communities/organizations/clients/systems they work with and their own professional development.The Fellowship empowers students and provides them the opportunity to:
- Develop transferable leadership skills
- Deeply engage with the adaptive leadership framework and the connection to social work
- Increase their capacity to address some of the most pressing social challenges
- Engage in peer collaboration and feedback
- Participate in a culminating colloquium to share insights with the NYU community
- Build lasting community
- Receive a $1,000 award for their participation
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FOR STUDENTS, BY STUDENTS
Check-out all the student-led programs happening at Silver!
Meet new friends, explore student organizations, build community and more. Be sure to bookmark our student-friendly events calendar!
USGA Winter Wonderland Pajama Party
TONIGHT → Friday, December 6 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET
1 Washington Square North, Room 112
A fun night of crafts, cookies, decorating, building your own snowman, karaoke, Kahoot and more! Everyone is welcomed to wear pajamas and there will be free goodie bags and Insomnia cookies.
Transforming Careers in Mental Health for BIPOC
Thursday, December 12 l 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ET
NYU Palladium, Multipurpose Room (Room 326)
Interested in exploring field challenges and career development as a BIPOC in the mental health field? Join BIPOC student organizations to celebrate the launch of Transforming Careers in Mental Health for BIPOC by Dr. Doris Chang and Dr. Linda Lausell Bryant. GATHER to discuss healing and transformation in your work, HEAR from the authors, DISCOVER strategies for growth, CONNECT with a vibrant community, and CELEBRATE our collective strength and power!
** Note on Inclusion and Accessibility: Our events and initiatives are open to all backgrounds and identities. It is a priority to make our events inclusive and accessible. For any questions or to notify us of a request, please email silver.inclusivestudentlife@nyu.edu at least 72 hours before the event.**
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