Academic Advising: Appointments & Walk-in Hours
The Office of Academic Advising has adopted a new platform called NYU Connect for scheduling advising appointments. See how to schedule and sign in by scanning the printed QR code outside the office when you come for an appointment so that your advisor can be notified of your arrival. For the walk-in hours, it will be hosted from Monday to Friday, 2 to 4 PM. Sign in at the front desk and wait for your turn. APA Fall Walk-In Hours: Start this Tuesday!
Tuesday, 2-3 PM; Wednesday, 4-5 PM; Thursday, 10-11 AM | E406
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Academic Peer Advisors (APAs) will host walk-in hours weekly every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! Come connect with our APAs to explore your academic interests, gain insights on academic updates, and learn more about various academic resources tailored to your specific interests/needs. Check out the full APA rotation.
Reminder: Textbook Distribution Session is Still Open!
Distribution Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10 AM-4 PM | 5th Floor, West Hall
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You can still place orders or submit verification requests for required textbooks on the textbooks website before Friday, September 8. For physical textbook pick-up and verification, please go to the distribution sessions. Electronic books will be distributed through email directly. See the textbook policies and instructions before ordering and contact shanghai.textbooks@nyu.edu with any questions. Academic Affairs Passport Program
Hundred River Review: Call for Submissions!
To all Fall 2022 PoH and Spring 2023 WaI Students: We are now open for submissions to the Hundred River Review (Volume 8; to be published in AY 2024-2025). All personal essays, op-eds, research papers, and other non-fiction work are welcome! Submit your work by October 20. No need to resubmit if you have already submitted it in spring.
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Academic Skill Gatherings #1:
Goal-Setting and PrioritizationRSVP for Tuesday, September 5, 6-7 PM or Thursday, September 7, 6-7 PM | E201 [Collect a sticker for AA Passport!]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! Join the first Academic Skill Gathering as we will discuss strategies for goal-setting and prioritization, and you will learn crucial strategies to support you throughout this semester!
Make an Appointment with an ARC Learning Assistant!Would you like help understanding difficult class materials and practicing problem-solving to achieve your academic goals? Make an appointment with an ARC Course-Specific Learning Assistant (see the instructions) who will provide individual and small-group tutoring for a variety of courses. Check out the ARC website for more details.
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| Community-Engaged Learning
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Birdwatching and Ecology Tour at Qiantan Parks
Saturday, September 9 | 8-11 AM | Qiantan Waterfront (Youcheng Park) | RSVP by Tuesday, September 5!
[Collect a sticker for AA Passport!] Jane Meihua Shen, author and ecology guide, will lead this tour of Qiantan waterfront parks. Come learn more about the history and ecology of the Huangpu river and observe birds, plants, and the relationships between nature and human activities in the environment. Binoculars will be provided for sharing. Open to all community members!
Urban Farming: Fall Planting on the Rooftop Garden
Hosted by the Community Garden Committee and Professor Andy Garcia's students in the Urban Farming course
Monday, September 11 | 12:30-1:15 PM | S7, Rooftop Garden | RSVP
Join a hands-on experience in preparing our 7th-floor university garden for the fall season. Learn planting techniques, explore sustainable practices like composting, and connect with the rest of our community passionate about cultivating nature in the heart of the city. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a curious beginner, this event offers valuable insights and inspiration for everyone interested in sustainable urban living.
CEL Trip | Fujian: Religions, Maritime Silk Road, and Overseas Diaspora
Dates: Thursday-Saturday, November 23-25 (Thanksgiving Break)
Location: Quanzhou and Xiamen, Fujian Province
Fujian is of unique significance in Chinese history. It has remained a dynamic site for interactions between Chinese people and the outside world. The Global China Studies professors Lala Zuo, Minhao Zhai, and Yucong Hao will lead this trip and you will have a chance to learn about history and architecture, the overseas Chinese diaspora, and Chinese religion through Fujian’s role in global connection and exchange. See more trip details and how to apply. Spots are limited. Open to all majors!
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Library Tour & WorkshopsTour | Did you know the library has that?
Intro to Primary Sources for Humanities Students
Tuesday, September 5 | 3:15-4:15 PM | W506 | RSVPIMA Capstone Research Methods
Friday, September 8 | 11 AM-12 PM | W506 | RSVPEmpowering Your IMB Capstone through Library Resources
Friday, September 8 | 1-2 PM | Active Learning Classroom W507 | RSVP NYUSH Reads | Retelling Sci-Fi as Chinese Mythology
This is the first in a three-part Faculty Salon Series.
Wednesday, September 6 | 12:30-1:30 PM | E303 | RSVP
Join GPS Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow June Ke for a discussion on how The Way Spring Arrives creates linkages between the present, the future, and the past through the language of Chinese folklore and mythology. We will explore how mythology consolidates Chinese cultural identity and how rewriting folk legends as science fiction, by nonbinary and women authors, offers a new way to bridge the past and present. IMA Speaker Series | ELEGOO: Fostering Innovation and Creativity with Advanced 3D Printing
Thursday, September 7 | 12:45-1:45 PM | N406 (A drop-in event)
Are you interested in 3D printing? Do you need more quality and precision for your prototypes? Join this talk and you will learn more about this 3D printing technology and how this empowers students to bring their design concepts to life with speed and exceptional quality and precision. Open to all community members!
In collaboration with the IMA program, ELEGOO has donated six different 3D printer models providing students with access. The donation includes other products selected to meet students’ needs in creating fashion accessories, mechanisms, and art projects.
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On-Campus Job Opportunities
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Humanities Research Lab: Student Research Assistant Hiring
The Humanities Research Lab is currently in the process of testing and launching a digital portal for US Census Data, with plans for deployment in the classroom during Spring 2024. Professor Heather Ruth Lee, the Principal Investigator of the Humanities Research Lab, is seeking two Research Assistants to actively participate in testing and providing insights on the design of this digital portal. Send your CV to hrl3@nyu.edu.
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NYU Shanghai's Unified Call Center: No More Juggling Multiple NumbersWhile various units provide services to our community through separate hotlines, we have simplified our community services by combining multiple units into one hotline, instead of dealing with different numbers, you can now conveniently contact various departments, including Public Safety, Facility Management, Technology Services, and Student Affairs, by dialing (021) 2059 5555 or extension x95555.
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