2007 FRESHMAN CONVOCATION PROGRAM
The annual Freshman Convocation, which will take place on Wednesday, August 29th, is the only time (other than graduation) when the entire class assembles.
9:30 - 11:00 am
Jerome S. Coles Sports and Recreation Center—181 Mercer Street
(at Bleecker Street). You will need to have your NYU ID to enter the
Coles Sports Center.
WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2011
Matthew S. Santirocco,
Seryl Kushner Dean of the College and Professor of Classics
Diane C. Yu
Chief of Staff and Deputy to the President of NYU
FACULTY KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Marilyn Young
Professor of History
DIALOGUE DISCUSSION GROUPS
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.NYU Faculty Members
Immediately following the Convocation, the class will split into a number of discussion groups to discuss with a faculty member Michael Ondaatje's Anil's Ghost. Your insights will play a significant part in the debate. Colleges thrive on free intellectual exchange, and here is where your career at NYU starts. Your room assignment will be given to you at the Convocation ceremony.
THEATRE OUTINGS
Ticket Information - Tickets for Spring Awakening, and Spamalot will be sold on Tuesday, August 28th, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Silver Center. Tickets are subsidized by the College of Arts and Science and are available to freshmen for $15.00. Please have your NYU ID with you when you come to purchase your ticket. Ticket locations will be announced.Performance Dates
Spring Awakening and Spamalot| Wednesday, 29 August 2007 | 8:00 pm |
| Thursday, 30 August 2007 | 8:00 pm |
| Thursday, 6 September 2007 | 8:00 pm |
| Sunday, 9 September 2007 | 2:00 pm |
| Sunday, 16 September 2007 | 2:00 pm |
Sign up for theatre tickets and follow-up events on Monday, August 28th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Silver Center.
FRESHMAN DIALOGUE FOLLOW-UP EVENTS
"Unlocking the Past" Cultural Series" - In the spirit of Anil, come join us to unlock the mysteries of the past at some of New York City's finest cultural institutions.
August 30, 2:00 pm: South Street Exhibition Center - BODIES The Exhibition. These meticulously dissected whole-body specimens are featured to show what lies beneath our surface and the complex systems that are part of daily life including the eye-opening effects of obesity, lack of exercise, and smoking. Lunch at the Bridge Cafe, a landmark Seaport restaurant will be included.
September 14, 3:00 pm: New York Unearthed - South Street Seaport's Urban Archeological Center. This museum is the only one dedicated to New York City's archeological heritage. In every city, old structures are torn down and new ones rise in their place. At New York Unearthed, you'll be able to piece together 6,000 years of history through dioramas, excavated artifacts, and a three-dimensional cross-section of an archeological site that shows how the remains of the past can survive even in densely populated areas; you'll also have the opportunity to observe first-hand professional archeologists at work in their laboratory who will answer your questions and invite you in. Lunch at the Bridge Cafe, a landmark Seaport restaurant, will be included.
September 28, 2:00 pm: Metropolitan Museum of Art. View the stunning new galleries at the Met featuring many works of art which have never been viewed by the public. The exhibit's highlights include jewelry, paintings and furniture buried by the eruption of Vesuvius featuring the world-famous Etruscan chariot as its centerpiece. We'll also view Sri Lankan paintings and sculpture from the South Asian Art Collection. Lunch at an area restaurant will be included.
December 13, 7:30 pm: War and Peace - The Metropolitan Opera. Come witness the imperial balls in Czarist Russia and largest land battle in European history in Prokofiev's adaptation of Tolstoy's novel. The resources required for this opera makes this the biggest production in the history of the Met. Dinner at an area restaurant will be included.