EVENTS
FALL 2012- SPRING 2013 EVENTS
SPRING 2013 EVENTS
Town Halls
Learn about what Is going on within the Steinhardt community and let your voice be heard! Bring attention to your concerns and/or praises that you would like to have addressed. Receive updated information regarding everything GSO has to offer.
Tuesday, February 12th, 7:30pm - 8:30pm : Kimball Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
Tuesday, March 12th, 7:30pm - 8:30pm : Kimball Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
Tuesday, April 16th, 7:30pm - 8:30pm : Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
Socials
Join other Steinhardt graduate students over drinks at happy hour prices and free appetizers!
Welcome Back Social- Friday, February 22nd, 7pm-9pm at Apple Restaurant & Bom Bar (17 Waverly Place)
Steinhardt GSO and CMEP Grad Students of Color Social- Wednesday, April 24th, 5pm-9pm at Negril Village (70 W. 3rd St.)
Steinhardt GSO Serves
Steinhardt GSO Serves gives you a chance to serve your local community alongside other Steinhardt graduate students! Service projects are held on a monthly basis, however no monthly commitment is required.
Visit our GSO Serves page for more information.
Friday, March 15th, 7a.m. until sunset
Staten Island Strong- https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveSI
Staten Island Strong was formed immediately after Hurricane Sandy to provide relief efforts for people in Staten Island and throughout New York that were left devastated by the storm. Volunteers are needed to help rebuild a house that was destroyed in the storm, as well as to assess neighborhood needs (e.g. reaching out to community members to determine relief help, cleaning up debris, etc). The HGTV cable network will be there filming the project for one of their cable shows. They will also provide transportation for us to and from Long Beach, Long Island (where the project is being held), as well as food and beverages. All volunteers will be meeting at a location (that is to be announced) on March 15th at 7a.m. and will work for the entire day.
Application deadline: Tuesday, March 12th Apply here!
Thursday, April 4th, 8:30a.m.-1p.m. (until 2p.m. for optional volunteer lunch)
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen - 296 Ninth Avenue at 28th Street, New York, NY
Spend the day preparing and serving over 1,200 meals for New York City’s homeless population.
This project requires 10-15 volunteers.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 15th. Apply here!
Friday, May 3rd (3 different shifts)
Part of the Solution (POTS) - 2759 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
POTS offers a variety of services for basic human needs, as well as legal, financial, and educational services for low-income and homeless individuals and families in the Bronx. Volunteers will work in their community dining hall, which serves approximately 300 homeless men, women, and children daily. Volunteers may work one of three shifts.
SHIFT 1: 9a.m.-12p.m. – Food Preparation (up to 6 people)
SHIFT 2: 12-4p.m. – Lunch Service (up to 12 people)
SHIFT 3: Full day (up to 6 people)
Application Deadline: Friday, April 12th. Apply online here!
All University Games
Represent Steinhardt while competing in exciting games with the rest of NYU!
Wednesday, February 20th, 5pm-11pm at Coles Gym.
Steinhardt Veg Out
Veg out for once. Stuff your face and shut your brain off. Free pizza and a free movie- enough said.
Wednesday, March 26th, 6pm-8pm at Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
GSO Scholarship Day
Present your research or come enjoy the diversity of scholarship that is taking place throughout Steinhardt. Steinhardt students from all disciplines are invited to present poster or oral presentations. Both graduate and undergraduate students are welcomed to participate. Prizes will be given for best poster and best oral presentations!
Wednesday, April 17th, 10am-5pm at GCASL, Grand Hall.
Application period: February 1st through March 1st.
Applications are due March 1st and can be accessed here.
Day of Relaxation
Take a well deserved break from a hectic semester to take advantage of free back-rubs, food, smoothies, and participate in relaxing games and art projects.
Thursday, May 2nd from 2:30pm-6:30pm in Pless Hall 3rd Floor Lounge.
PAST EVENTS
FALL 2012 EVENTS
Town Halls
Learn about what Is going on within the Steinhardt community and let your voice be heard! Bring attention to your concerns and/or praises that you would like to have addressed. Receive updated information regarding everything GSO has to offer.
September 10th - Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
October 8th - Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
November 12th, - Pless Hall, 1st Floor Lounge
Socials
Join other Steinhardt graduate students over drinks at happy hour prices and free appetizers!
Happy Hour Social I- Wednesday, August 29th, 9pm-11pm at Amity Hall, 80 West 3rd Street
Happy Hour Social II - Friday, September 7th, 7:30pm-9:30pm at Amity Hall, 80 West 3rd Street
Halloween Happy Hour Social - Friday, October 26th from 7:30pm-10pm at Amity Hall, 80 West 3rd Street
End of Semester/Holiday Social - Friday, December 7th from 7pm-9pm at Amity Hall, 80 West 3rd Street
Steinhardt GSO Serves
Steinhardt GSO Serves gives you a chance to serve your local community alongside other Steinhardt graduate students! Service projects are held on a monthly basis, however no monthly commitment is required.
Visit our GSO Serves page for more information.
Saturday, October 20th, 1pm-4pm
Rivington House, The Nicholas A. Rango Health Care Facility at 45 Rivington Street
Engage in recreational and therapeutic activities with individuals, mostly elderly, living with HIV/AIDS. This project requires 10-15 volunteers.
Application Deadline: Friday, September 28th. Click here for the application!
Friday, November 16th, 8:30am-1pm (until 2pm for optional volunteer lunch)
Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen - 296 Ninth Avenue at 28th Street, New York, NY
Spend the day preparing and serving over 1,200 meals for New York City’s homeless population.
This project requires 10-15 volunteers.
Application Deadline: Friday, October 26th. Click here for the application!
Saturday, December 15th, 10am-2:30pm
Part of the Solution (POTS) - 2759 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458
POTS offers a variety of services for basic human needs, as well as legal, financial, and educational services for low-income and homeless individuals and families in the Bronx. This year POTS is hosting a Christmas party for the homeless and impoverished children they serve and need your help wrapping gifts. This project requires 5-10 volunteers.
Application Deadline: Friday, November 16th. Click here for the online application!
Coffee Time
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and pastries on behalf of the GSO.
Wednesday September 26th from 3-5pm, Pless Hall 1st floor lounge
Wednesday October 24th from 3-5pm, Pless Hall 1st floor lounge
Wednesday November 14th from 3-5pm, Pless Hall 1st floor lounge
Election Night Watch
Watch the election unfold with fellow NYU students over complimentary food and beverages.
November 6th, Time and Location TBA
Day of Relaxation
Take a well deserved break from a hectic semester to take advantage of free back-rubs, food, smoothies, and participate in relaxing games and art projects.
Wednesday, December 5th from 12pm-4pm in Kimmel Center, room 914.
2011-2012 School Year
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2012 GSO STAR AWARDS WINNERS
Every year, Steinhardt students, faculty and administration nominate individuals in the Steinhardt community who have made a significant impact on their educational and personal experiences here at Steinhardt. This year's extraordinary award winners have been chosen and are listed below!
Administration:
Zach Harrel - Student Resource Center, Student Affairs
Mary Taylor - Media, Culture and Communication
Corrine Miller Wienman - Applied Psychology
Faculty:
LaRue Allen, PhD - Applied Psychology
Sean Corcoran, PhD - Humanities and Social Sciences in the Professions
Perry Halkitis, PhD - Applied Psychology
Leil Leibovitz, PhD - Media, Culture and Communication
Elisabeth Mansfield, PhD - Teaching and Learning
Ronald Moglia, PhD - Applied Psychology
Donna Nevel, PhD - Administration, Leadership, and Technology
Niyati Parekh, PhD - Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health
Domingo Pinero, PhD - Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health
Students:
Alicia Bell - Administration, Leadership and Technology
Letricia Brown - Occupational Therapy
Rainy Demerson - Music and Performing Arts Professions
Justin Douglas - Administration, Leadership and Technology
Julia Esser - Administration, Leadership and Technology
Alexandra Hodkowski - Art and Art Professions
Andrew N. Jannetti - Music and Performing Arts Professions
Antonette Laricchia - Teaching and Learning
Lindsay Lindberg - Music and Performing Arts Professions
Megan Minturn - Music and Performing Arts Professions
Elizabeth Misiewicz - Teaching and Learning
Lillian Nkhwashu - Applied Psychology
Justin Preston - Applied Psychology
Jimmy Suarez - Administration, Leadership and Technology
Jessica Vasquez - Applied Psychology
Ma Rosalie Zerrudo - Music and Performing Arts Professions
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: GSO STAR AWARDS
Deadline to submit: Friday, April 13, 5pm
Each year, the Steinhardt Graduate Student Organization honors outstanding students, faculty, administrators, and staff members across Steinhardt. If there is a member of the Steinhardt community that has positively affected your experience, please nominate them for this special award by filling out a nomination form. The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 2, at the NYU Torch Club. Thank you for helping to recognize the amazing work, talent, and commitment of these amazing members of the Steinhardt community!
ANNUAL STUDENT ELECTIONS
* Run for a Position on the GSO Exec Board - Deadline: Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Do you want to get involved in student leadership? Do you want to take on the challenge of connecting, supporting, and representing grad students from all of the various programs at Steinhardt? You should run for a position on the GSO Executive Board in the upcoming student elections!
All positions are available for the 2012-2013 academic year. Please check the GSO website for a description of each position's responsibilities. If you are interested in running for a position, please email steinhardt.gso@nyu.edu and include your name, N number, and a short statement of 250 words or less regarding why you should be elected.
The deadline to submit your candidacy bid is Wednesday, March 21. The student election process will take place from Monday, April 2, through Friday, April 13. For more information about the elections process or the GSO, please attend the next Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, March 6, at 7:30pm in the Pless Hall First Floor Lounge.
MLK ORATORICAL EVENT
Support students from the NYU community as they present a performance that demonstrates their relationship with the work of Dr. King and others in the Civil Rights movement.
MLK ORATORICAL EVENT
Steinhardt GSO presents:
MLK Oratorical Event
February 7, 2012; 7 to 9 pm
Submit a speech or dramatic performance in which you reflect and comment on the life and work of Dr. King. This is meant to be a forum in which you recognize and remember Dr. King's powerful oratorical style, and demonstrate your relationship with the work of Dr. King and the enduring legacy left by his efforts.
This event is open to the all NYU graduate and undergraduate students. Speeches and Performances must be original work or a creative interpretation of an existing work. The categories include: oral speech, written speech, dance, musical, dramatic, and spoken word.
Performance must not exceed seven (7) minutes. Description of dramatic performance needs to describe what type of performance you’ll be doing (e.g., dance, theater, spoken word, video), how many people will be performing, and what equipment you’ll be using (e.g., radio, iPod, CD player). Descriptions must not exceed 750 words/5000 characters. You may expand later as long as your performance does not go over the seven (7) minute time limit.
Selected finalists will perform the night of the event and compete for a Kindle and gift cards! The winner of the contest will have the chance to perform at the signature event during NYU's MLK Week that takes place the following Thursday.
Submissions Deadline: December 31, 2011
Socials
Network with graduate students from other departments in Steinhardt! Take advantage of socials to enjoy free appetizers, drink specials, music and great company!
Friday, October 21 - EastBridge, 247 Eldridge St., happy hr. starts at 6pm and free performance at 9:30pm
Friday, December 2 - Apple Bar, 17 Waverly Place, 5-7pm
Thursday, January 26 - Apple Bar, 17 Waverly Place, 5-7pm
Wednesday, March 28 - Negril Village, 70 West 3rd St., 5-9pm
Co-sponsored with CMEP, Wagner, and NYU Law
Thursday, April 26 - Apple Bar, 17 Waverly Place, 5-7pm
Town Halls
Learn about what Is going on within the Steinhardt community and let your voice be heard! Bring attention to your concerns and/or praises that you would like to have addressed. Receive updated information regarding everything GSO has to offer.
Monday, September 26 - Pless Hall Lounge, 7:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 18 - Kimball Hall Lounge, 7:30-8:30pm
Monday, November 21 - Pless Hall Lounge, 7:30-8:30pm
Monday, February 13 - Pless Hall Lounge, 7:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, March 6 - Pless Hall Lounge, 7:30-8:30pm
Monday, April 2 - Pless Hall Lounge, 7:30-8:30pm
Coffee Talks
Enjoy delicious pastries, coffee and/or tea as you have thought provoking conversations with speakers and peers about topics that you want to talk about.
Wednesday, September 28 - Kimball Hall, 3:00-5:00pm
-Topic: Meet and greet other Steinhardt students and faculty
Wednesday, October 26 - Pless Hall 1st floor lounge, 3:00-5:00pm
-Topic: How to Cure Procrastination. Professional speakers will address procrastination and provide individualized advice to students in need of a cure.
Wednesday, November 30 - Pless Hall 3rd floor lounge, 3:00-5:00pm
-Topic: Diversity and Equity in Education
Wednesday, February 15- Pless Hall 1st floor lounge, 3:00-5:00pm
-Topic: Meet the GSO
Wednesday, March 21- Pless Hall 1st floor lounge, 3:00-5:00pm
-Topic: Network with Education Technology Organizations
Wednesday, April 18- Pless Hall 1st floor lounge, 3:00-5:00pm
-Topic: Resume Writing Workshop with NYU Wasserman
Day of Relaxation
Take a well deserved break from a hectic semester to take advantage of free back-rubs, food, smoothies, and participate in relaxing games and art projects.
Thursday, December 8- Kimmel Center, 12:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, May 1- Kimmel Center 905/907, 12:00- 5:00pm
International Women's Day Celebration
Participate in activities and discussions connected to women around the world, including a screening of the highly acclaimed documentary, Miss Representation
Thursday, March 8 - Pless Hall 3rd Floor Lounge, 2:00-5:00pm
Occupy Wall St. Forum
Wednesday, November 9 - Pless Hall 1st Floor Lounge, 3-5pm
3-4pm will feature a panel of speakers who will provide varying perspectives and answer questions from antendees. 4-5pm will provide an opportunity for students to participate in various exercises and engage in dialogue. Light refreshments will be provided, stop by and check it out!
Panelists:
Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen is a professor of history and social studies at NYU Steinhardt. His historical scholarship focuses on politics, higher education, and social protest in twentieth century America.
Salvatore Fallica
Professor Sal Fallica teachers courses in propaganda and popular culture in the Department of Media, Culture and Communications. His research interests include the history and development of political advertising, the role popular culture plays in political culture.
Helga Tawil-Souri
Helga Tawil-Souri is a professor in the Media, Culture, and Communications department at NYU Steinhardt. Her scholarship is on globalization, media technologies, cultural expressions and their relationship to economic and political change in the Middle East.
Robyn Diane
GSO's First Career Day!
GSO's 1st ever Career Day! Thursday, March 24th. 6:15-8:00PM Kimmel Room 912
Wondering where your Steinhardt Graduate Degree may take you? Well...Steinhardt GSO invites you to attend its first ever career night!!! Come and hear from the Pros (literally) as they share their stories and give advice on how to pursue specific careers after receiving a professional graduate degree! With graduation around the corner you'll also get helpful tips and advice for interviews, resume, and cover letter writing from the Wasserman Center!
Event Details: Students will have the opportunity to select 3-4 speakers (15 minutes each meeting) to sit with in an intimate round table setting. Here you will have the chance to ask specific questions of your interest or simply hear what the speaker has to share. This event will also serve as a great networking opportunity to students across departments!*Business Casual Attire suggested*
**Current list of speakers include fields from: Clinical Nutrition, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Foreign Language Education, Media Culture and Communication, Music and Performing Arts. And the list is growing!!!!
Star Awards
NYU Steinhardt GSO Star Awards! 2011 Nomination Form
Each year, the Steinhardt Graduate Student Organization honors outstanding students, faculty, administrators, graduate assistants, and staff members across the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. If there is a member of the Steinhardt community that has positively affected your experience as a graduate student, please nominate them for this special award!
Nominations are DUE: 04/02/11 by midnight.
Please return Nomination Forms via email to steinhardt.gso@nyu.edu by midnight Friday, April 2nd 2011. Winners will be honored at our April 28th awards ceremony dinner at the NYU Torch Club. Answer the questions below as fully and completely as you possibly can. Thank you for helping recognize the amazing work, talent, and commitment of these amazing members of the Steinhardt community.
Mix & Mingle Grad Socials!
Thursday, September 23, 4-8PM @ West 3rd Common ( btwn Mercer & Broadway).
Thursday, October 21, 4-8PM @ West 3rd Common ( btwn Mercer & Broadway).
Thursday, November 18, 4-8PM @ West 3rd Common ( btwn Mercer & Broadway).
Thursday, December 9, 4-8PM @ West 3rd Common ( btwn Mercer & Broadway).
COFFEE TALKS
Join us and other Steinhardt students for FREE Coffee, Tea, Treats and Conversation!
November 10, 3:30PM-5:30PM. Location TBA
USG & GSO Day of Service
Steinhardt Undergraduate and Graduate Student Organization
Steinhardt DAY OF SERVICE
Take advantage of these opportunites to volunteer and get involved in the surrounding NYC community. Engage with other members of Steinhardt and the people who make up this wonderful city.
Join us at one of the following events.
DAY OF SERVICE: April 10th
The Steinhardt Undergraduate and Graduate Student Governments are thrilled to present the Spring Steinhardt Day of Service. It serves as a fun opportunity for Steinhardt students to volunteer and get involved with their surrounding NYC communities while also engaging with members of our very own Steinhardt Community. We hope that you would like to join us at one of the following volunteer events. Simply follow the individual instructions for the event you are interested in to sign up!
MLK Oratorical Contest - Wednesday, February 24th, 2010, 7-9pm
CONGRATULATIONS to the Winners of the 5th Annual NYU MLK Oratorical Contest!!!
First Place: Ariana Proehl - Wagner, Graduate
Second Place: Tim Janas - CAS, Undergraduate
Third Place: Erica Adams - GSAS, Graduate
And a big THANK YOU! to our other contestants:
Thais Francis - Tisch, Undergraduate
Marcus D. Harvey - Gallatin, Graduate
Leila K. Noone - Steinhardt, Graduate
Victoria Myrthil - Tisch, Undergraduate
Nikosilathi Vuma - Wagner, Graduate
Eligibility: ALL NYU Students (Steinhardt, Wagner, Stern, Law, CAS, GSAS, Med, Gallatin, Social Work, Tisch, etc. ) are invited to participate each year.
In August 1963, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., told the world, "I have a dream." More than forty years later, the dream lives on in many forms. This contest establishes a tradition at NYU that will honor this dream through your voice. This is meant to be a forum for you to reflect and comment on the life and work of Dr. King.
There are two categories: (1) Speech and (2) Dramatic Performance. Your speech or dramatic performance should aim to recognize and remember Dr. King's powerful oratorical style and demonstrate your relationship with the work of Dr. King and others in the Civil Rights movement and the enduring legacy left by their efforts.
All speeches or dramatic performances addressed the theme of the 2010 NYU MLK Celebration Week, "Who will you inspire to dream?" or the contest's specific theme, "Preserve the past in order to advance the future." Special prizes will be awarded for the excellent work of the participants.
All U- Games - Feb 18th, 5:30-10PM Coles Sport Center
This year's ALL-UNIVERSITY GAMES are Thursday, February 18, 2010.
WE WON THIRD PLACE!!! Steinhardt (Super) Grads Rock!!!
Join the Steinhardt GSO Team!!! We won the color PURPLE this year, and all team members will receive a Steinhardt GSO t-shirt for participating. Participation includes a $1 donation at the time of the event that will go towards Haiti relief. Steinhardt placed last year in the games, so lets keep it up! Competitive foosball anyone?
RSVP to steinhardt.gso@nyu.edu Lets do this! :)
Details (and RESULTS) here.
DAY OF RELAXATION - Dec. 3rd - 12:30-5:30pm @ Pless Lounge 3rd Fl
Take a break from writing papers, working or studying and come relax with us.
Various relaxation events and workshops. Stop by Anytime!
STEINHARDT DAY OF RELAXATION!
When: Thursday December 3, 2009 12:30PM-5:30PM
Where: Pless 3rd Floor Student Lounge
What: Come enjoy free snacks and beverages while you learn some tips on how to stay relaxed as we approach finals. NYU "Stressbusters" will also be present from 2-3PM to give FREE back massages!!
Who: This event is open to ALL Steinhardt students so bring your friends!!
**Hosted by Steinhardt Graduate Student Organization and Undergraduate Student Government**
Be sure to stop by!!
GSO GOES ICE SKATING - Dec. 5th - 2-5pm @ Bryant Park Rink
Winter is here! Come meet other Steinhardt graduate students on the ice!
A surprise available to a select few who attend!
Bryant Park between 40th & 42nd Streets and 5th & 6th Avenues
CMEP & GSO SOCIAL! OCT 26th 5-9pm
Come join GSO and the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs!
OCT. 26th
Negril Village - 5:00 - 9:00pm
70 West 3rd btw Thompson & Laguardia
Free appetizers will be served!