This Friday afternoon’s inaugural Shanghai Lecture on Philosophy will feature renowned scholar and Georgetown University Professor of Philosophy Huaping Lu-Adler. In her lecture entitled "Kant on Public Reason and the Linguistic Other,” Lu-Adler investigates influential 18th century German philosopher Immanuel Kant’s views on the “public use of reason.”
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It’s that season again, where every evening there’s an end-of-semester show to take in. Here’s a look back on the creative work of students in a wide range of formats, from writing, to visual art, to the performing arts. Missed a show? Check out these amazing photos in our recap.
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Tonight marks the premiere of GATSBY SHANGHAI, a modern musical production directed by Cindy Li ’24 and inspired by Peter Joucla’s stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. With its post-COVID contemporary twist set here in Shanghai, the show is the hard work of a cast and crew of more than 40 NYU Shanghai students.
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The Office of Research invited NYU Senior Director of Research Integrity and Compliance Debra Schaller-Demers to lead two online training sessions on responsible research conduct this semester. The sessions aimed to enhance NYU Shanghai’s research culture and foster a robust training environment.
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At NYU Shanghai You Yiting ’24 has enjoyed it all: exploring science, humanities, and social sciences. After she decided to major in Computer Science, she added two minors in humanities and science and society. In the fall, You will pursue a Master of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at the University of British Columbia (UBC).
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• Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Chemistry and NYU Global Network Assistant Professor William Glover, Associate Professor of Practice in Political Science Ivan Rasmussen, and Associate Professor of Practice in Finance Offer Shapir, the winners of this year’s Teaching Excellence Award (TEA). Launched in 2021-2022, the award is given annually to selected outstanding faculty members who best exemplify NYU Shanghai’s commitment to teaching excellence. The winners will be honored at a ceremony coinciding with Teacher's Day in September.
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• Earlier this week, the Academic Resource Center's Global Writing & Speaking Fellows showcased their scholarship projects conducted over the past academic year under the guidance of NYU Shanghai faculty. Projects covered a wide range of creative and research topics, from Black Trans fiction and scrapbooking to pedagogical practices and historical research. Open to the whole NYU Shanghai community, the Scholarship Project Presentations were a celebration of the Fellows' scholarly work beyond their roles as ARC tutors.
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• The First-Year Fellowship Circle connects first-year students with faculty mentors in their field of interest. Students gain essential skills to develop a proposal. Fellows also work with faculty, staff, and community leaders to enrich their knowledge about service and leadership by joining four workshops and accomplishing their personal progress log. On May 7, fifteen fellows presented their work and gained their certificates of successful completion. Fellowship applicants should have a strong first-semester record, a record of community involvement, and an interest in connecting their studies to the wider world. The fellowship runs during the spring and is organized by the Global Awards Office.
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• On Thursday, May 8, 18 Advanced Chinese II students, under the guidance of Senior Lecturers in Chinese Bi Jinghong and Xia Ku, showcased their research on contemporary Chinese society during a special poster session. This semester, faculty worked with CLP Director Zou Xin to introduce pedagogical innovations into advanced-level Chinese courses that encouraged students to transcend textbooks and engage deeply with contemporary Chinese society. In the 90-minute poster session, students confidently presented their research completely in Chinese, alternating between formal and casual discussions. CLP faculty, Academic Affairs colleagues, and students from other Chinese courses attended, fostering meaningful exchanges.
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Keep Calm and Carry OnLi Yuxuan ’24 (left) and Li Boxuan ’24 take a minute to decompress from the frenetic end of the term. The Relaxation Zone has been set up by the Library and the Student Health Center and transforms the Library Hub (room N509) into a tranquil oasis for students, complete with games, massage chairs, leisure reading, snacks, music, and a VR headset equipped with meditation apps.
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| From the NYU Global Network
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An NYU Abu Dhabi project is exploring how to prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, from advancing to serious stages. To do this, NYU Abu Dhabi Professor Ken-ichiro Kamei developed a “body-on-a-chip,” putting living liver cells and heart cells on a chip the size of a name plate that can mimic organs and diseases of humans and animals.
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• Yao Ming on Court for University Graduation Ceremony
Shanghai Daily reported that basketball legend Yao Ming will attend NYU Shanghai’s undergraduate commencement as the speaker.
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• Reimagining Immanuel Kant
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• Spring Ensemble Performs at Xinhua’s Reading Festival
Shanghai Huangpu reported on the NYU Shanghai String Ensemble’s performance during the Xinhua Reading Festival in late April in honor of World Reading Day.
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