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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium
We welcome your DURF, capstone, DSS, Study Away, or independent projects. There is also a chance to compete for awards. Take the opportunity for your research development! Any questions? Feel free to contact shanghai.academicassociates@nyu.edu. Academic Skills WorkshopsHow to Manage Your TimeWednesday, October 8 | 1:30PM - 2PM | E304 | RSVP
Thursday, October 9 | 1:30PM - 2PM | E304 | RSVP
Assignments, exams, student clubs - and still finding time for sleep? College can present challenges in balancing various commitments and interests. Learning to manage your time is key. Join us to explore practical strategies for prioritizing tasks and effectively integrating them into your (weekly) schedule. How to Participate in Class DiscussionsMonday, October 13 | 1PM - 1:30PM | E304 | RSVP
Thursday, October 16 | 1:30PM - 2PM | E304 | RSVP
Do you want to learn how to speak up more in class and share your ideas? Contributing to in-class discussions can be a great way to exchange ideas, strengthen your communication skills, and show enthusiasm for class material. Come learn and get ready to participate in class with different skills and strategies through this workshop! 2025 Graduate School Blast
October 13 - 23 | More Information and RSVP
Thinking about grad school or pre-professional programs? Join Graduate School Blast (GSB) Week to explore options and sharpen your application strategies. Scan the QR code to RSVP! Fall 2025 Major ExplorationOctober 16 - 24 | More Information
Curious about how to connect your interests and goals with your major choice(s)? Unsure where to begin exploring your academic path? Join us for a series of Major Info Sessions to gain insights into different majors, connect with faculty, and plan your spring semester!
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Truman Scholarship for Public Service Application deadline: November 2
Each year, NYU is invited to nominate four students for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, which provides funding for graduate school for students committed to careers in public service. Please visit Truman's website to confirm your eligibility. Application Complete the Truman Preliminary Application in InfoReady by NYU's internal deadline on November 2, 2025. Yenching ScholarsNYU Shanghai applicants internal deadline: November 3, 11:59 PM (Shanghai Time)
Yenching Scholars is a two-year, all-expenses-paid Master's degree in China Studies at Peking University. The curriculum has an interdisciplinary focus across social sciences, arts, law, business, economics, and many other fields offered at Beida. The Lafayette FellowshipApplication Deadline: November 30, 11:59 PM ET | More Information
Applications are now open for the inaugural Lafayette Fellowship, a prestigious new graduate scholarship in France for tomorrow’s leaders, offered by the French Embassy in the United States. Eligibility is open to all students with a 3.7+ GPA and degree from a US institution.
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Library EventsResearch Foundations + AI: Narrowing Your TopicTuesday, October 7 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM | W507 | RSVP
In this workshop, we’ll look at how you can take a broad assignment prompt or idea and narrow it down, through background research sources or with generative AI. Beyond the First Draft: Rethinking and Revising Structure and FlowWednesday, October 8 | 1PM - 2PM | W507 | RSVP
Learn about structural editing—organization, logical progression, and transitions–to make your writing clearer, more coherent, and engaging. Analyst Report and Where to Find ThemWednesday, October 8 | 6PM - 7PM | W507 | RSVP
Open to all students who are interested in using analyst reports in their course assignments, research projects, business competitions, and career skills preparation. Students who participate in the Bloomberg Trading challenge are strongly recommended. Drop-in ConsultationsWednesday, October 8 | 3PM - 5PM | W507 | RSVP
Trouble finding or correctly citing a source? Need help clarifying your thesis in a proposal? Get quick support on research, citation, and academic English. Following the Conversation: From Citation to SourceThursday, October 9 | 5PM - 6PM | W507 | RSVP
Tracking down a specific source from a citation can be tricky, but it’s an important research strategy! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to be a smarter, more efficient researcher by following citations in your syllabus, assigned readings, or other library sources. TextbookForward Logo Contest Information SessionFriday, October 10 | 12PM - 1PM | W629 | RSVP
Learn more about the TextbookForward Logo Contest design requirements, prizes, and submission steps. Your design could be featured on everything from the program website, social media, signage, donation collection box, and branded giveaways! Q&A opportunities available. Light lunch will be provided to participants who RSVP before noon, October 8. Cite it Right: Strategies for citing sources in your presentationsFriday, October 10 | 2:30PM - 3:30PM | W507 | RSVP
In this workshop, you’ll explore practical strategies for citing sources in your presentations. CSDSE EventUndergraduate Research Spotlight: Individual Preference Alignment for Diffusion Models
Thursday, October 9 | 11:45AM - 12:45PM | S307 | RSVP
Join our PhD and Undergraduate Research Spotlight Series, a platform for students to share work and connect with the academic community. In this talk, Cissy Xie will delve into a framework that leverages ImageGem to align diffusion models with individual preferences.
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NYU Global Show & Tell Project SharingExploring Creativity in the Age of AI
Opening: Thursday, October 9, 1:30 PM | IMA Studio N306
Join us for an exhibition of student projects across NYU campuses at the crossroads of art, AI, and imagination. The event runs October 9 - 26 with the opening on October 9. Exhibition and lightning talks will also take place in New York to celebrate community and collaboration. Learn more about NYU Global Show & Tell.
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Economics Areas of Concentration (AOCs) Event
Thursday, October 9 | 6PM - 7:15PM | E402 | RSVP
Join us for the AOC in Economics launch event, co-hosted with the Economics Society. Learn about the Economics major, explore Areas of Concentration, and take part in activity-based sessions showcasing how economists approach real-world problems. Faculty mentors and student leaders will be available for discussion. Light refreshment will be prepared.
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Humanities & GPS EventVirgil Reading Marathon
Wednesday, October 15 | 12PM - 8PM | Reading Lounge Near N301 | More Information
On October 15th, 70 BC, Virgil, the ancient world's superstar poet, was born. Join us for a half-day community reading of a new translation of his Aeneid—Rome’s epic origin story, a tale of love, loss, and legacy. Read for 10 mins, or come listen through the epic. Reader treats and merchs will be provided throughout the event, with aperitivo beginning at 5PM.
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