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*Events marked with ✈️ are part of the AA Passport program. Students can collect stickers at these events.

Academic Announcements & Opportunities

✈️ Textbook Distribution Session is Open!

Distribution Schedule: Monday - Friday | 10AM - 4PM I 5th Floor, West Building

Please read the textbook policy and instructions before ordering! For ordering textbooks, you can directly place orders through the textbook website or submit verification requests by Friday, September 13.

To pick up physical textbooks or verify the physical copy you already have, please go to the distribution sessions. Electronic books will be directly distributed through emails. Contact shanghai.textbooks@nyu.edu with questions.

✈️ Volunteer as A Big Brother or Sister!

Program information | Apply by September 8

The Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) Office and EAP Professor Steve Iams are offering a co-curricular academic service-learning program to serve underprivileged children in our surrounding community. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about mentorship and activity design while bringing a positive impact to the community.

Academic Events

✈️ Re-Entry Programs for Seniors

September 3 - 12 | RSVP now to secure your spot!

Welcome back to Shanghai, senior students! We are so excited to have you back and can’t wait to hear about your study away experiences. The re-entry program is designed to help you re-integrate into the NYU Shanghai community and connect you with helpful resources for your senior research and career development. We welcome you to join the following events:

Welcome Back Party for the Class of 2025
Tell Your Global Story Workshop
Make Your Capstone/Senior Thesis Easier Info Session
Prepare for Life Beyond NYU Shanghai Info Session

We welcome all community members to cast their votes for the study away photo contest by Friday, September 20. Vote now!

✈️ Garden Research Fellows Program

Friday, September 6 | 11:30AM - 12:30PM | N306 | RSVP

Are you interested in learning how to grow plants and vegetables on our campus? Would you like to find others interested in gardening and urban ecology? Come to this Information Session to learn about how to join the new Garden Research Fellows program. Open to all students, staff, and faculty. No previous gardening experience necessary! Organized by the NYU Shanghai Garden Committee and the CEL Office.

✈️ GROW and Achieve! Sophomore Kickoff Workshop

Wednesday, September 11 | 4PM - 5PM | S216 | RSVP

Welcome back, sophomores! Begin your second year with focus and purpose. Join this interactive kickoff workshop to reflect on your first year, set goals, and create a personalized action plan. Connect with peers, explore strategies, and leave motivated for the year ahead!

ARC Announcements

Academic Resource Center Services and Resources

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers various academic support and resources for your academic success. You can:

Book an appointment via NYU Connect with a Global Writing & Speaking Fellow [instructions] for support in Writing, Speaking, Reading, Listening, Time Management, Goal Setting, Class participation, Communication, Note-taking... or with a Course-specific Learning Assistant (LA) for course-specific tutoring (starting on September 9).
Drop in at the Library Reference Desk from 2 - 4PM, Monday - Friday, for a 20-minute consultation with an ARC Fellow.
Participate in academic skills workshops to learn different study strategies and develop communication and leadership skills.

✈️ Academic Affairs Passport Program

AA Passport Pick up Point: ARC front desk (W523) | Program Information

Ready to explore academic opportunities at NYU Shanghai and fuel your journey of growth? The AA Passport Program is back to help you explore numerous academic opportunities and enhance your college experience! Participate in various events organized by AA offices and its academic partners, collect stickers, and redeem prizes once you accumulate enough.

✈️ Academic Skills Mentorship Program

Join our ARC academic skills mentorship program! Through workshops, coaching consultations, and individual and group check-ins, you will develop crucial time management and study strategies while learning how to communicate and collaborate effectively with others. This program is open to all students.

✈️ Academic Skills Workshop Series

September 2 - December 20 | RSVP

The Academic Skills Coaching program aims to support you in developing foundational academic and personal skills of goal-setting, time management, communicating and collaborating with others, and more. Each workshop session will cover a specific skill within 2 categories: personal skills and interpersonal skills. Check our NYU Engage page frequently for details. Reach out to az3505@nyu.edu or yw3770@nyu.edu with any questions.

Upcoming Events

Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) Event

Bridging implementation science and non-pharmacological dementia research: Insights and lessons learned from the Netherlands

Tuesday, September 3 | 11:15AM - 12:30PM | E402 | RSVP | Zoom Link

Eden Zhu (PhD candidate at the Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam) will present several results obtained during her PhD related to the implementation of research findings in the field of dementia. The event is moderated by CGHE. Walk-ins are greatly welcome!

✈️ Library Tours

Thursday, September 5 | 3:45PM - 4:30PM | N509 | RSVP
Friday, September 6 | 1:15PM - 2PM | N509 | RSVP

Welcome to the NYU Shanghai Library! We have so many new & exciting spaces, collections, and services to show you - come to this brief tour and learn your way around our new facility and discover some of the most interesting parts of our space.

The Hundred River Review Volume 8 Launch Event

Thursday, September 19 | 4PM - 5PM | E302 | R SVP

Join us for the official launch of Volume 8 of The Hundred River Review. Published NYUSH student authors will provide insights about their writing process and respond to audience questions. There will be free print copies of Volume 8. And refreshments will be provided.

On-campus Job Opportunities

ARC Call for Information Assistants

Apply by Monday, September 2, 11:59PM | Job Descriptions & Job ID: 9196541

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is now calling for applications for Fall 2024 Information Assistants (IAs). This is a great opportunity for you to gain valuable experience. Learn more about the Information Assistants program and apply via Handshake.

NYU Shanghai On-Campus Job Fair

Thursday, September 5 | 12PM - 3PM | E901-902 | RSVP

Explore a wide range of on-campus job opportunities. Gain valuable work experience and develop essential skills to propel your future career! Review the On-Campus Job Fair Student Guide to see introductions of the 16 departments and about 150 job openings!

Visual Arts Student Worker Hiring

Apply by Friday, September 6 | Job ID: 9196541

Passionate about art? Join our Visual Arts team and enhance your skills while supporting your peers! First-year students are encouraged to apply. Visit us at the career fair on September 5 or apply via Handshake by September 6. Questions? Contact Baichao Chen (bc3777@nyu.edu).

IT Announcement

Self-Service Borrowing Cabinet

The self-service borrowing cabinet is now available. It provides IT equipment borrowing services and is located next to the elevator on the 5th floor of the East Building. Please note that you still need to return the equipment to the IT service center front desk.

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