Jeanne Bannon, Director of Counseling and Student Services, invites you to one of her Study Skills Workshops. Call or email her for an appointment at jeanne.bannon@nyu.edu or 998-5065.
]]>Advisement is a "right" and a "responsibility", and is at its best when both you and your advisor work in partnership throughout the advisement process. As you plan, take advantage of opportunities that will enrich your academic experience:
The Collective Conversation on Advisement, Steinhardt's group of faculty, advisors, student affairs staff, and students, will be meeting year long to engage together in conversation about advisement. The goal is to understand our different ways of delivering advisement in the School, and to improve advising services to students. The collective plans to define overarching principles that guide Steinhardt advisement, and complete a portfolio of best practices by department.
We say that advisement is at its best when both student and advisor work in partnership together. Would you take a few minutes to tell us what you think? What should be our guiding principles? Role of the student? Role of the advisor?
]]>The start of the academic year at New York University is upon us and a few short days from now, we will be welcoming both new and ongoing students back to campus for the Fall semester.
As expected, H1N1 flu has remained a focus of attention for health authorities and providers, including campus health officials across the country. Consistent with the advice of public health authorities, NYU plans to remain operational and continue our educational mission in the face of possible outbreaks on campus.
New York University has prepared throughout the spring and summer to address the expected increase in the number of flu cases this fall as students and staff return to classes (please refer to http://www.nyu.edu/shc/flu for a brief summary of our planning and the latest updates throughout the academic year).
At this juncture, we are writing to remind you of the ways in which you as a student and as a parent, can help yourself and your son or daughter - and, by extension, the entire NYU community - to prevent the unnecessary spread of flu and infection. For students studying abroad for the entire semester, please consult with the Student Life staff upon arrival at the site for specific guidelines as not all of the following will apply.
First, if you have flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches) before coming to campus for the start of classes, please wait until you are fever free (at rest, temperature less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for at least
24 hours before arriving. Please e-mail advisement.provost@nyu.edu to advise us that you will be arriving late and this office will notify your academic advisers about any absences from orientation activities or classes. If you are living in the residence hall, your assignment will be secured by emailing housing@nyu.edu from your NYUHome account with the subject line "DELAYED CHECK- IN" about your illness and anticipated move-in date.
Second, if you have any chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes, please make sure that you discuss with your personal health professional any precautions that you might need to take prior to coming to campus. You can also call to discuss your concerns with a NYU Student Health Center (SHC) clinician at 212-443-1000.
- All students, whether living in NYU Housing or off campus, should also consider preparing a "stay at home kit" with over the counter items such as a thermometer, fever reducing medicine (e.g. acetaminophen, ibuprofen, but not aspirin), surgical masks (to be used when ill and in shared space environments), Gatorade and other electrolyte type drinks, and a few nonperishable food items such as protein bars, and soups. Although the University will provide food and other supplies to ill students living in NYU Housing (see section below "Where Can You Go To Get Help If You Are Sick With the Flu?"), it is always good to be prepared.
- If you get sick during the semester, please stay in your residence hall room if you live on campus, or apartment/house if you live off campus; stay away from class and other public areas until you are fever free for 24 hours.
Contact a friend, parent, or a resident assistant (RA) if you live in NYU Housing, so that someone knows you are ill and how that person can assist you.
- Students living in residence halls who are from the local area are advised to return home to recover from their illness until they are fever free and able to return to campus.
- Call the NYU Student Health Center if you need any advice or have any concerns at 212-443-1000.
- If you are ill, your instructors are being asked to be flexible in their approach to student absences because of the flu. This self-isolation will give your body time to recuperate and will help prevent the unnecessary spread of the flu to others.
- How Will You Know If You Have the Flu?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines flu-like illness this way: A fever of 100.4F or greater, plus a cough or sore throat and possibly other symptoms like runny nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, vomiting or diarrhea. Fever is often a key factor, although it is not always present with H1N1 flu. If you have the other symptoms listed but have no fever, call your personal health professional or the NYU Student Health Center for advice.
- Where Can You Go To Get Help If You Are Sick With the Flu?
You may not need to see a health professional if your symptoms are mild. When in doubt, call your personal health professional or call the NYU Student Health Center at 212-443-1000 or consult the SHC website at http://www.nyu.edu/shc for the latest advice and guidance. The vast majority of people who become ill have mild to moderate severity and recover fully in a week or less, without any medical intervention. However, if you are ill with flu and are pregnant or have any chronic illness, please call your personal health professional or the Student Health Center right away.
If you miss class because you are ill, please contact your instructors directly to request an accommodation. In addition, please also notify your academic adviser. If this is not possible, you may contact advisement.provost@nyu.edu for assistance.
If you become ill with flu and are staying in NYU residence halls, the University will make arrangements to provide food for you in your room.
Residence hall staff will be checking on students regularly and transportation to the NYU Student Health Center will be made available for those who require an assessment but cannot get there under their own power. Always call the Student Health Center first when you have a concern. However, if you are having trouble breathing, or have severe symptoms, call 911 or NYU Public Safety (212-
998-2222) for immediate assistance.
- How Can I Decrease My Chances of Getting Flu?
The best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands often and vigorously for 30 seconds with soap and water, cough or sneeze into a tissue, or if not available, into your elbow or sleeves BUT NOT into your hands. Keep your hands away from your face. Hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol are also effective when soap and water are not immediately available, especially prior to eating, or after shaking hands or touching high traffic and high usage hard surfaces (phones, computer keyboards, etc). While you can count on NYU to be vigilant in keeping high traffic areas clean, it is important that each student take precautions to increase our ability to reduce the spread of germs and flu.
We expect seasonal influenza vaccine to become available in mid to late September and will inform the NYU student community on how to obtain a vaccination. Similarly, when H1N1 vaccine becomes available (although delays are anticipated), students will also be notified.
Stay informed by checking the Student Health Center website at http://www.nyu.edu/shc/flu regularly for advice and updates as we expect that public health guidance will be updated and summarized regularly for the NYU community.
Our best wishes for a successful academic year,
Linda Mills
Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and University Life
Henry Chung, M.D.
Associate Vice President, Student Health
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Additional resources:
Information on the NYU response to the flu:
http://www.nyu.edu/shc/about/news-swineflu.html
Information on the flu from U.S. health officials:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu
Recommendations for colleges and universities:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools
Faculty Supervisors: Dr. Jacqueline Mattis and Dr. Christine McWayne Department of Applied Psychology
If you are:
Contact Project Manager: Linnie Green leg241@nyu.edu
]]>Around the same time, we are planning activities and events that are our traditions for welcoming incoming students.
If you intend to enroll for summer study and/or resume your studies in the fall, it is also time to meet with your advisors to discuss your academic progress and your next semester’s class schedule. How is your own educational planning moving you closer to
your career goals? Are there academic options that can further enrich your academic experience? Take the Challenge, Take Charge, and Work It Out! Take advantage of the many opportunities noted in the following pages that will enhance your studies and promote personal growth and development. Be involved! Stay informed! Visit our Web site
frequently at www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/studentaffairs.
Best wishes on final projects and examinations. Drop by our office and/or email us at steinhardt.student.matters@nyu.edu. Stay in touch. We want to know how you are doing and be of assistance in the ways that we can.
— PATRICIA M. CAREY
]]>20-25 Senior Week
25 Senior Formal, 8 pm-1 am, New York Hilton
27 Strawberries & Champagne Toast to the Class of 2009, 6-8 pm, Kimmel Center, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Fl.
MAY 2009
8 Doctoral Convocation, 3 pm, The Skirball Center for Performing Arts
11 Baccalaureate Ceremony, 11:30 am, Radio City Music Hall
11 Valedictory Celebration, 3:30 pm, Radio City Music Hall
12 Grad Alley, a Commencement eve celebration, 5-8 pm, on and around the Square
13 177th All-University Commencement Exercises*, 11 am, Yankee Stadium (See below)
On Wednesday, May 13th, the NYU community will join together to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2009 in the new Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The Stadium is the new home to the 26-time World Series Champion New York Yankees.
With banners flying and wearing their purple caps and gowns, the Class of 2009 will make history as it enters the new Yankee Stadium for New York University’s 177th Commencement Exercises. Visit www.nyu.edu/class.activity/2009 or call 998 4166 for a full schedule of activities.
Questions about Commencement? Go to www.nyu.edu/commencement
Graduation Application
September, January, or May
Students must inform the Office of the University Registrar/Degree Audit and Graduation Services of their expected graduation date through Torchtone, 212 995 4747. The graduation application periods are:
Conferral of Degrees Graduation Application Period
May 2009 Apply between 10/06/08 – 01/30/09
September 2009 Apply between 02/03/09 – 06/05/09
For more information, visit www.nyu.edu/registrar/graduation/deadlines.html
Graduation Ceremonies
NYU Steinhardt will honor the undergraduate Class of 2009 at its Baccalaureate Ceremony, the master’s and advanced certificate Class of 2009 at its Valedictory Celebration, and the doctoral Class of 2009 at its hooding ceremony; see calendar below. These events are by invitation only and tickets are required for degree candidates and guests. Questions about the Baccalaureate Ceremony, Valedictory Celebration, or the Doctoral Convocation? Go to www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/graduation or call 998 5065
Teacher Certification
If you are graduating in May and have not yet registered for the required New York State Certification Examinations, now is the time to do so. Please visit www.nystce.nesinc.com. Not sure which exams to register for? Contact Mark J. Perez, Steinhardt Certification Officer for the Steinhardt School at 212 998 5033, mark.perez@nyu.edu or your department’s certification liaison.
Graduating Seniors 2008-2009
Visit www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/portal/seniors for all the information you need for graduation.
Getting Ready
Download your Graduate Student Checklist for Master’s and 6th Year Certificate candidates. Visit www.studentaffairs.nyu.edu/studentaffairs/forms to download your copy.
Congratulations Class of 2009!
We hope you will STAY CONNECTED by visiting www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/alumni/ to find out ALUMNI EVENTS, join Facebook and LinkedIn, sign-up for the E-newsletter, or update your contact info so we can STAY IN TOUCH!
]]>edu/graduation/senior_legacy.
— Dana Schmidt (USG Senator)
Alexandra Taylor (USG President)
Ian Riccaboni (Senior Class President)
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1 NYU eVita Presentation, 12:30-1:30 pm, Wasserman Center
2 Tea At Three, 3-5 pm, Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
2 Money Skills Workshop, 12:30-1:45 pm, Pless Hall, 3rd Floor Student Lounge
3-5 Power and Authority in Groups and Organizations: Going Global, 9 am-5 pm, Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway
6 Resumes for Master’s Students, 3:30-4:30 pm, Wasserman Center
6-10 GSO Online Elections
8 Tea At Three, 3-5 pm, Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
14 Business Careers for Liberal Arts Students, 5:30-6:30, Wasserman Center
14 LGBT event: Workplace/Job Search Issues, 7:00:8:30pm, Wasserman Center
15 National Scholarship Competition application deadline
15 Tea At Three, 3-5 pm, Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
17 Non-Academic Resumes for PhD’s, 12:30-1:30 pm, Wasserman Center
20-25 Senior Week
21 Getting Ready for the Real World, 5:30-6:30 pm, Wasserman Center
22 USG presents, EARTH DAY STREET FAIR, 10 am-2pm, Washington Place
22 Tea At Three, 3-5 pm, Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
23 Conversations of Color, 12:30-1:45 pm, Pless Hall, 3rd Floor Student Lounge
23-26 Theatre Pedagogy: Teaching the Art Form, 9 am-5 pm, Pless Annex, 2nd Floor
25 Senior Formal, 8 pm, New York Hilton
27 Strawberries & Champagne Toast to the Class of 2009, 7:30-9:30 pm, Kimmel Center, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor
29 Tea At Three, 3-5 pm, Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
MAY 09
4 Last Day of Classes
5 Reading Day
6-12 Final Examinations
6 Tea & Empathy During Finals, 2-4 pm, Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
8 Doctoral Convocation, 3 pm, Skirball Center for Performing Arts (by invitation only)
11 Baccalaureate Ceremony, 11:30 am, Radio City Music Hall (by invitation only)
11 Valedictory Celebration, 3:30 pm, Radio City Music Hall (by invitation only)
12 Grad Alley, 5-8 pm, on and around Washington Square Park (by invitation only)
13 177th All-University Commencement, 11 am, Yankee Stadium (by invitation only)
18 Summer session begins
25 Memorial Day (University Closed)
29-31 Music and the Moving Image (MaMI), 9 am-5 pm, Lowe Theatre, 35 West 4th Street
]]>NYU Steinhardt offers four summer sessions in 2009:
Session I Monday, May 18 – Friday, June 5
Session II Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 26
Session III Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 17
Session IV Monday, July 20 – Friday, August 7
Students may register for any of the four Steinhardt summer sessions until May 17 through Albert. May 18 is the final deadline to register for Sessions I and II. Students who wish to register for Sessions III and IV may do so later via Albert beginning June 5 through June 28. All payments for registered classes, no matter the session, will be required by May 4. Students registering during the late summer registration period are required to pay their tuition no later than June 29. To learn more, contact Steinhardt Registration Services at 998 5055, or nyusteinhardt.studentaffairs@nyu.edu, or stop by Pless Hall, 82 Washington Square East, 2nd Floor.
IMPORTANT SUMMER DEADLINES AND INFORMATION
Sunday, May 17 Last day to register for Steinhardt summer sessions I and II.
Monday, May 18 – Thursday, June 4 Registration on Albert is not available during this period. You must register in person. Friday, June 5 Albert Registration resumes for Steinhardt summer sessions III and IV.
Sunday, June 28 Last day to register for Summer 2009 courses on Albert.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Three-week sessions:
100% on first class day only;
70% on second day;
55% on third day;
25% on fourth day.
No refunds after fourth class day.
Six-week sessions;
100% on first or second class day only;
70% on third or fourth class day;
55% on fifth or sixth class
day; 25% on seventh or eighth class days.
No refund after eighth class day.
Surf the Web for the Summer
Summer Course Listings www.nyu.edu/summer
Summer Housing www.nyu.edu/summer/housing
Closed and Canceled Courses www.nyu.edu/registrar
Summer Graduate Study Abroad www.steinhardt.nyu/study_abroad
Fast-Track Teacher Certification Programs www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/teachlearn/fasttrack
Summer Music Intensives www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/summer
Summer Studio Art Courses www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/art/summer
MAY INTENSIVES 2009
Expand your horizons and accelerate your program!
Get full class credit in just 2-3 weeks by taking a May Intensives course! Earn major/minor credit, explore a new interest, or just get ahead. Courses are being offered by Gallatin, Wagner, SCPS, and Steinhardt. Graduate and undergraduate courses available. For May Intensives course listings, see www.nyu.edu/ registrar/may-intensive/ and register online through Albert!
]]>NYU National Scholarship Competitions Web site: www.nyu.edu/scholarships/index.html
Links to Grants for Graduate Study: www.nyu.edu/scholarships/resources.html
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONS
The Director of Scholarship Programs (Silver 909C) oversees the application and endorsement process for all undergraduates at NYU. Please check each scholarship Web site for application information and eligibility requirements, e.g. minimum GPA. Also note that the NYU campus deadlines are often months in advance of the scholarship organization deadlines, so begin your applications early! Stay informed about national scholarships by joining the listserv — go to www.nyu.edu/scholarships and enter your NYU email address to join.
NYU Deadline: April 15, 2009 deadline:
J. William Fulbright Grants: for one year of research, graduate study or teaching abroad; http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html
Gates Cambridge Trust: for one year of graduate study or study for a second bachelor’s degree at the University of Cambridge; www.gatesscholar.org
George J. Mitchell Scholarship: for one year of study or research at one of nine institutions in Ireland or Northern Ireland; www.us-irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=34
Marshall Scholarship: for two years of graduate study at almost any U.K. institution of higher learning; www.marshallscholarship.org/
Rhodes Scholarship: for two years of study toward a master’s or second bachelor’s degree at Oxford University; www.rhodesscholar.org/
All events are held at the Wasserman Center for Career Development, 133 East 13th Street, unless otherwise indicated. For more information, visit www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment or call 998 4730.
1 NYU eVita Presentation, 12-1:30 pm
2 Alternative Careers Week: Panel presentation and site visits
6 Resumes for Master’s Students, 3:30-4:30 pm
14 Business Careers for Liberal Arts Students, 5:30 pm
14 LGBT Event-Workplace/Job Search Issues, 7:00-8:30 pm
17 Non-Academic Resumes of PhD’s, 12:30-1:30 pm
21 Getting Ready for the Real World, 5:30-6:30 pm
NYUeVita, an online service, is a convenient and organized place to record and archive your accomplishments, interests and levels of involvement in the NYU community and beyond. Build a personalized comprehensive e-portfolio, update it at your convenience, and share it with potential employers, scholarship programs, graduate and professional schools. Visit www.nyuevita.nyu.edu.
]]>All Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development full-time and part-time adjunct faculty who excel in teaching, mentoring, advising and interrelating with students, colleagues and alumni are eligible for the Teaching Excellence Award. Awards of $1,000 each and a scroll will be given to no more than three recipients in each category.
In order to nominate a faculty member for this award, please submit the name of your nominee and a written statement of not more than 300 words in support of your nominee. Nominations must be received by the committee no later than March 13th (deadline extended) in order to be considered for the award.
The Teaching Excellence Award gives us an opportunity to recognize outstanding teachers who influence our lives.
SEND NOMINATIONS TO:
Claude Blenman
Pless Hall, 4th Floor
82 Washington Square East
Teaching Excellence Award Committee
(212) 995-4191 - Fax
Email: claude.blenman@nyu.ed
International Graduate students can practice speaking English in a fun and informal setting. Sessions are free, and you do not need to register -- just show up! Students can attend as many sessions as they wish, and no homework is assigned. English Conversation Groups are a great way to meet new people, strengthen your English language skills, and learn about American culture.
Individual Conversation Group schedule begins Tuesday, February 17, 2009 through Monday, April 20, 2009.
Office of LGBT Student Services
Kimmel Suite 602, Cyber Lounge
Warren Weaver Hall
251 Mercer Street, Room 317
Writing Skills Workshop
(a forum to ask questions about the American format of academic writing)
4 Washington Square Village, Room 1A
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Midtown Center, 11 West 42nd Street, Room 1018
Tisch School of the Arts
721 Broadway, Room 445
Tisch School of the Arts
721 Broadway, Room 406
For more information go to www.nyu.edu/student.affairs/gradesl or contact Elisabeth Kuzina in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at elizabeth.kuzina@nyu.edu or by phone at 212-998-4412
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