back to the square

September 4-7, 2007

Back to the Square is a week of programs in early September to welcome NYU sophomores, juniors, seniors, and continuing graduate students back to Washington Square. Back to the Square coincides with the first week of fall semester classes, and kicks off the academic year with class receptions, helpful workshops, and educational and social events.

Back to the Square events are listed below; you can also find them on the Student Resource Center's online events calendar. Contact the Student Resource Center at ask.src@nyu.edu or 212.998.4411 if you have any questions.

Welcome Back Commuter Lunch

Tuesday, September 4, 12:30-2pm
Kimmel Center, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor
All commuters are invited to attend this lunch being held in their honor. Come and enjoy the food, see some familiar faces, meet new people, and hear about exciting programs that are planned for this year.

SOPHOMORE CELEBRATION

Tuesday, September 4, 6:30-8pm
Kimmel Center, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor
It's your second year! Reconnect with friends, get involved on campus, celebrat your sophomore year! Sponsored by the NYU Sophomore Class Council.

JUNIOR JUBILEE

Tuesday, September 4, 9-10:30pm
Kimmel Center, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor
You're halfway through - time to catch up with friends and look forward to two more great years at NYU. Sponsored by the NYU Junior Class Council.

Cheap Eats!

Wednesday, September 5, 12:30pm
Kimmel Center, Meet in Lobby
Learn the secrets of where to find good food at even better prices on this walking tour of the Village.

Finding an Apartment in New York: Renting and Your Rights

Thursday, September 5, 2-3pm
Kimmel Center, Room 905
Participants will learn helpful terms, procedures, and strategies to secure and maintain a successful off-campus living situation. A Tenant Advocacy professional will speak on the potential hazards of renting in New York, providing cautionary advice and information. Market data, advisories, neighborhood profiles, and tenants' rights resources will be provided.

Broadway Talk

Wednesday, September 5, 5-7pm
Kimmel Center, Room 803
Join members of the cast and creative team of a hit Broadway show (SHOW TBD)! Tickets to this event as well as the show on this evening (8:00pm), will be available at Ticket Central on Wednesday, August 29th at noon. Price TBD

NYU Unity Reception

Wednesday, September 5, 4:30-6:30pm
Kimmel Center, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Fl.
Join us for a great opportunity to get connected to students,faculty, administrators, and staff! Come learn about the ways in which the Center for Multicultural Education and Programs collaborates with schools,departments, and offices throughout NYU to create an inclusive and welcoming campus environment for all students. The Center’s goals are accomplished through support and commitment to underrepresented groups and by bringing innovative educational and cultural opportunities to the entire NYU community. Food and refreshments will be served.

LGBT Welcome Celebration

Wednesday, September 5, 5:30-7:30pm
Kimmel Center, Room 802
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Welcome Celebration is a great opportunity for you to meet new friends, grab some food, begin social and career networking, and get the scoop on upcoming events sponsored by the LGBT Office and student groups on campus! Tons of prizes and food! Everyone is welcome!

Smart Students + Alumni Mentors= Smarter Students

Wednesday, September 5, 6-8pm
Jeffrey S. Gould Welcome Center, 50 West Fourth Street
Why do smart students know they need an alumni mentor? Members of the NYU Alumni Association are ready to help you meet your match! Join us for a fun and food-filled event to introduce you to the many mentoring opportunities available across campus and find out how an alumni mentor can help jump-start your career.

Avenue Q

Wednesday, September 5, 8pm
Kimmel Center, Ticket Central, Room 206
Avenue Q is set in NYC on a street which is described as the only place you can afford to live when you're just out of college, out of a job, or just plain broke. The musical features a cast of 20-something live actors and singing puppets. Winner of the 2004 Tony Award for Best Musical. Tickets are only $44 and they go on sale at NYU Ticket Central on Wednesday, August 29th at noon! (Quantities limited, transportation not included.)

NEW AND CONTINUING GRADUATE STUDENT WELCOME

Wednesday, September 5, 8-9:30pm
Kimmel Center, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor
Join us for this annual reception to welcome new graduate students from across the university. Light refreshments will be served.

Transfer Student Association: Q&A Session

Thursday, September 6, 12-1:30pm
Kimmel Center, Room 802,
Join us for Transfer Student Association first meeting of the school year, where current transfer students will answer any questions you might have as you transition to NYU. They will share advice they wish they’d when they first transferred to NYU, and of course, there will be FREE FOOD!

Brain Power Get Your Study On

Thursday, September 6, 2:30pm
Kimmel Center, Room 802
Learn about the balance of time management while maximizing your study strengths. Create a study plan that will not only make you more successful at NYU but prepare you for graduate school.

CLUB FEST 2007

Thursday, September 6, 2-7pm
Coles Sports Center, 181 Mercer Street @ Bleecker
Get connected at NYU! Meet members of All-Square, school, and departmental clubs, as well as fraternities and sororities, athletic teams, club sports, and intramurals. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and NYU Athletics.

SENIOR SOIREE

Thursday, September 6, 8-9:30pm
Kimmel Center, Rosenthal Pavilion, 10th Floor
It's the kickoff to your last year at NYU! Join seniors from across campus to celebrate the start of a great year. Sponsored by the NYU Senior Class Council. NYU & Government ID required.

MYSTERY CONCERT

Thursday, September 6, 8pm
Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place
Who's playing at the Mystery Concert? No one knows! You'll just have to wait until the curtain is raised to find out! The NYU Program Board has hosted this annual show for over 15 years, bringing new and unique talent each year. Be sure to pick up a voucher to attend the most talked about mystery on campus!

Wicked

Thursday, September 6, 8pm
Kimmel Center, Ticket Central, Room 206
Stephen Schwartz's Wicked tells the story of two girls in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious, and very popular. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, the spellbinding musical takes a look at how these unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Winner of 2004 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical. Tickets are only $42 and they go on sale at NYU Ticket Central on Thursday, August 30th at noon! (Quantities limited, transportation not included.)