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Academic Affairs Events

ARC WAI Write-In Workshop: Revision

Wednesday, April 26 | 5-6 PM | N208 | RSVP

Join the ARC for a Write-In focused on the revision stage of the writing process. Different from academic workshops, Write-Ins provide a supportive space for students to work on WAI assignments together. An ARC fellow will be present to answer any specific questions you might have and identify some strategies to improve your writing. Come with friends to enjoy free bubble tea (first come first serve basis)!

Faculty Tea Series: Gender in the Modern Chinese

Meet with Chao Fu | Thursday, April 27 | 3-4 PM | RSVP

Have you ever considered that languages, much like humans, also exhibit gender features? We will examine gender attributes in the Chinese language through its vocabulary and explore the social and cultural contexts that underlie gender attribute differences in the language. We will also compare gender attributes that are concealed in different languages and identify cultural commonalities and differences among them.

Global Awards | NYUAD Student Energy Summit 2023

Application Deadline: Sunday, May 7 | Submit your application!

The Student Energy Summit (SES) 2023 will be the largest youth-led energy event in the world, hosted by NYU Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The conference will provide a transformative space for young people to collaborate on energy solutions with professionals in the field. Depending on funding availability and financial need, the organizers aim to cover participation fees and travel costs for the delegates. Open to students and young professionals between the ages of 18-30.

Join the Spring 2023 Undergrad Research Symposium!

Organized by the Office of Academic Operations
Saturday, May 13 | 9 AM-12 PM | 3rd Floor, East Building | RSVP

The Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held for the first time at the new campus! Save the event date and come celebrate research accomplished by undergraduate students spanning Arts and Sciences, Business, and Computer Science, Data Science, and Engineering! Support your friends, explore the projects, and vote for your favorite project(s) to win a prize!

Academic Opportunities

GHEC Bilingual Lecture | The World Has Changed: From St. John’s to NYU Shanghai

比较与超越：从圣约翰大学到上海纽约大学
Monday, April 24 | 4:30-6 PM | S309 or Zoom
Speaker: Professor Zhang Jishun, Professor of History, Senior Researcher at Si-Mian Institute for Advanced Studies in Humanities, ECNU.

The NYU Shanghai-ECNU Center on Global History, Economy and Culture will hold a lecture today! Professor Zhang Jishun from ECNU will give the speech. Provost Joanna Waley-Cohen will be the chair of this event, Professor Chen Jian and Professor Zuo Lala will serve as the interpreter and commentator.

IMA Speaker Series | Using Machines to Teach Music – An Artist Talk with Daniel Chin

Tuesday, April 25 | 12:45-1:45 PM | N306 | RSVP

In this talk, Daniel will present his Ph.D. research: an AI-empowered music tutor with a systematic curriculum design. In this project, he is using AI and a 3D printed skeleton to “control” human fingers to better learn to play the flute. The study promises to be the new paradigm of music education in the AI age. Note: Daniel Chin is a former IMA student and current Ph.D. student in Computer Music at NYU Shanghai.

Library Workshop | Enhance Your Zotero Skills

Tuesday, April 25 | 3-4 PM | W506 | RSVP

Join our advanced hands-on Zotero workshop to learn how to organize your library efficiently using tags, take advantage of new note-taking features, and select and utilize plug-ins to enhance your Zotero experience. This workshop is designed for participants with basic knowledge of Zotero, including saving and editing references. If you are new to Zotero, please download it before attending this advanced session.

Poetry Madness Final Four: Who Will Win the Contest?

Only 4 remain! Now with new poems representing each poet added into the mix, take a look at who you think deserves to be crowned as NYU Shanghai’s favorite poet this Poetry Month. Vote for your favorite poet by April 28! Visit the whiteboard on the 5th floor intersection of North building and West building to learn more about each poet!

Hundred River Review: Call for Submissions!

Calling all Fall 2022 PoH and Spring 2023 WaI students: Submit your work to Volume 8 of the Hundred River Review. Check out the submission guidelines. Questions? Contact the managing editor at hundredriverreview@gmail.com.

On-Campus Job Opportunities

Student Workers for Spring 2023 Dance Concert

Hourly Rate: 35 CNY | Application Deadline: Friday, April 28

The NYU Shanghai Dance Program is looking for student workers for the Spring 2023 Dance Concert. We need students to work in the following positions:

Costume arrangers (May 5, 3 Hours)
Sound board operator (May 6, 1-5 PM & May 7, 1-6:30 PM)
Backstage crew (May 6, 1-5 PM & May 7, 1-6:30 PM)
Front desk (May 7, 1:30-6:30 PM)
Make-up & Hair (May 7, 12:30-6:30 PM)

A 30-minute training is required for the selected candidates. If interested, contact Professor Siye Tao or Professor Yuting Zhao.

Student Research Assistants in Cultural History and/or History of Science and Technology

Hourly Rate: 50 CNY (A maximum of 40 hours per month)
Job Description | Application Deadline: May 15

Professor Alexander Geppert is seeking 1-2 student workers to contribute to the ongoing research projects on the cultural history of outer space, space exploration, and extraterrestrial life in the global imagination of the twentieth century, particularly in Western Europe and in China. The student workers will collaborate with members of the Global Astroculture Research Group located around the world. Preference will be given to advanced students with previous research experience in the humanities, ideally in history.

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