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Moses Center for Students with Disabilities
The Henry and Lucy Moses Center for Students with Disabilities provides comprehensive services and programs for undergraduate and graduate students with hearing and visual impairments, mobility impairments, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, chronic illnesses, and psychological impairments.

Constance Baker Motley

A civil rights activist, lawyer, state senator, and judge, Constance Baker Motley received an A.B. in economics from NYU in 1943. After receiving a law degree from Columbia University, Motley worked under the tutelage of Thurgood Marshall, chief counsel of the NAACP's Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., and eventually became associate chief counsel for the association. She aided in several key civil rights cases, including Brown v. Board of Education. In the early 1960s Motley continued her fight for equality, arguing ten civil rights cases on the floor of the U.S. Supreme Court. She won nine. In 1964, she left the NAACP to become the first African-American woman state senator in New York. She served in this capacity until the winter of 1965, when the New York City Council elected her the first woman to serve as President of the Borough of Manhattan. The following year, President Lyndon Johnson nominated Motley for a Federal District Court judgeship for the Southern District of New York. Confirmed in August of 1966, Motley became the first African-American woman named to the federal bench.

Pride Month

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Phone: (212) 998-4703
Contact: Nakeena Covington
Held every October at New York University
Pride Month is a celebration honoring the unique cultures and histories of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people. The events planned for Pride Month unite, educate, empower and encourage all students to become more active citizens on campus and in local communities while increasing LGBTQ visibility. Programs include Opening Extravaganza, National Coming Out Day, Diva Ball, and many other discussions, lectures, performances and social events.

Women's Herstory Month

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Phone: (212) 998-4201
Contact: Monica Monfre
Held every March at New York University
Women's Herstory Month at New York University is dedicated to promoting awareness of the broad spectrum of people's experiences as women. We seek to empower women from a variety of cultures and communities while continuing to create safe and inclusive spaces for all. This is a time where the NYU community can raise awareness and celebrate the spirit of women. The focus of Women's Herstory Month ranges from women's health issues to feminism and how it affects today's society.

Agape Week

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Phone: (212) 998-4707
Contact: Kelly Cuene
Held every December at New York University
'Agape' is the Greek word for the sacrificial, unconditional love as seen in Jesus Christ. In celebration of this love, Agape Week has the dual purpose of 1) Unifying all of the Christian organizations on campus, and 2) Engaging the NYU community in a discussion about God, Christianity, and faith. Each event is planned with the participation of different fellowships, and may be intellectual, cultural, musical, and/or service oriented in nature.

Earth Week

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Phone: (212) 998-4997
Contact: Adam Ebnit
Held every April at New York University
Earth Week recognizes, explores, honors and celebrates our connections to the earth. Through a series of activities, panels, films, and lectures Earth Week is an opportunity for the community to learn about the important roles we play in our world.

Greek Week

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Phone: (212) 998-4997
Contact: Myoung Marquez
Held every April at New York University
Greek Week provides an opportunity to unify the New York University community through promoting the values of leadership, service, scholarship, and friendship. The week includes speakers and discussions addressing important topics such as leadership development, LGBT awareness, and speaking out against domestic violence. Events also include community-building activities, community service opportunities, and stress-release programs. Participation in Greek Week offers opportunities to learn more about Fraternity and Sorority Life at New York University.

International Education Week

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Contact: Alison Jackson
Held every November at New York University
International Education Week (IEW) is an annual joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. The week-long program promotes exchange between nations and seeks to foster greater global awareness on campus and in the surrounding community. In recognition of this week, New York University actively incorporates a global perspective into both the academic and extracurricular programs offered throughout the community.