NYU News & Notices

Last Day to Drop Courses

Friday, February 15 will be the final day to drop a course without receiving a withdrawal (W) mark on your transcript.

President's Day--No classes!

There will be no classes and the University will be closed from Monday, February 18. NYU University Programs wishes you a wonderful and restful holiday!

Spring in New York is on Twitter and Facebook!

Make sure to join our Facebook page so you can connect with other Spring in New York students. You can also follow us @NYUSpring.

Highlighted NYU Events

Anti-Valentine's Poetry Movement
60 Washington Square South
Kimmel Center, Room 802
Friday, February 15, 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nothing to do this Valentine’s Day season? Come laugh, cry and be bitter with other NYU students! This national band of touring poets use their performers’ bravado to share their special brand of political savvy all while rehashing tales of love lost, awkward moments and raging hormones! The Anti-Valentine's Day Poetry Movement will have you jumping out of your seat whether you are single, coupled or on the hunt!

Nell Freudenberger and Dinaw Mengestu (with Darin Strauss)
58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Lilian Vernon Creative Writers House
Thursday, February 21, 7:00 p.m.

Nell Freudenberger, an alumna of the NYU Creative Writing Program, is most recently the author of "The Newlyweds" (Knopf, 2012). 2012 MacArthur Fellow Dinaw Mengestu’s latest title is "How to Read the Air" (Riverhead, 2010). In conversation with Darin Strauss.

NYU Resources: Spotlight

Wasserman Center for Career Development
133 East 13th Street
Palladium Hall, 2nd floor

Interested in having a professional edit your resume or proofread your cover letter? Want to learn how to improve your interviewing or networking skills? The Wasserman Center for Career Development is the place for you! Visit their website to learn more about how to maximize your job search and gain valuable professional development information.

University Learning Center
18 Washington Place
Academic Resource Center, Lower level floor
Hourly operations vary

The University Learning Center (ULC) is here to assist you with your academic needs. Drop-in for tutoring sessions or take advantage of group review sessions or "Study Slams." The ULC also offers academic coaching and skills workshops on topics from time management to researching.

NYC Happenings

Grand by Design: A Centennial Celebration of Grand Central Station
Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal
Now through March 15, 2013
Grand Central Terminal is open daily to the public, 5:30 a.m. until 2:00 a.m.

Grand Central Station is celebrating its 100th year beginning this month! Visit this NYC landmark and take in some of the events and exhibits available throughout the spring to ring in the centennial.

Cross-Park Promenade
East 72nd Street and 5th Avenue
Central Park
February 19, 12:30-1:45 p.m.

Join other New Yorkers for a free walking tour through world famous Central Park! Click here to learn more!

21st Century Hot Chocolate Festival
3 West 18th Street
The City Bakery
Throughout February, store hours vary

For those hopelessly in love or those hopelessly in love with chocolate, The City Bakery will celebrate its 21st annual Hot Chocolate Festival by offering a different special hot chocolate flavor daily.

Questions?

Any questions about the information in this newsletter? Contact the Office of University Programs at the Academic Resource Center, 18 Washington Place, via email at university.programs@nyu.edu, or by phone at 212-998-2292.