Graduate Life Weekly Update

Greetings from the new Director of the Office of Graduate Student Life

Hello Graduate Students!

My name is Samantha Shapses Wertheim and I am thrilled to have taken on the role of the Director of Graduate Student Life here at the Student Resource Center.

In the coming year, I hope to collaborate with NYU schools, departments and offices to provide a range of programs and resources for Graduate Students at New York University. I am particularly interested in working with students to create opportunities that benefit graduate students at NYU. If you are interested in getting involved in Graduate Student Life, please feel free to email me at Samantha.Shapses@nyu.edu.

My first initiative here at Graduate Student Life is to create a more extensive 'take a break' program to provide a bit of relaxation during finals. Please come join us for coffee, ice-cream, yoga or just a quiet place in between class or the library!

Best,
Samantha Shapses Wertheim

Click image to RSVP for Breakfast for Dinner

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Students in the Military Luncheon | 12:30-1:30 pm | Kimmel Center, Room 909
Please come join us for our second annual students in the military reception where you can meet, mingle and talk with other students, faculty, alumni and staff. To RSVP click here http://www.nyu.edu/rsvp/event.php?e_id=3102

Movie Night! Groundhog Day | 7:15 pm (After weekly meditation)
NYU Bronfman Center, 7 East 10th Street, 3rd Floor

Please join us to laugh and wonder at this Buddhist cult classic. Bill Murray has to relive the same day over and over again until he finds a way out. The film portrays the subjects of karma and mindfulness in a comedic and light hearted way. Free delicious popcorn! Sponsored by The Spirituality Project.

Questions? Contact Yael Shy at yael.shy@nyu.edu. Check out their website at http://thespiritualityproject.org/

Thursday, May 5, 2011

HIV Testing Initiative|10:30 am-1:00 pm and 2:00-4:30 pm
The Center Lounge | Kimmel Center | Suite 806
Free and confidential HIV testing and counseling available for all NYU students. Test is a rapid fingerstick blood test - results available in approx 20 minutes. Refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by the NYU Student Health Center.
For information, please contact Jimmy Suarez at jimmy.suarez@nyu.edu.

Friday, May 6, 2011

NYU Strawberry Festiva|1:00-5:00 pm
Laguardia Place and Bobst Library
The annual strawberry Festival gathers students, staff and faculty in the celebration of wellness,community and of course strawberries! This street fair includes carnivals games, giveaways, interactive booths, live music and NYC's longest strawberry shortcake.
For more information click here

National College Health Assessment Survey

All NYU students are invited to participate in an anonymous and confidential web survey designed to assess student health behaviors, which will allow NYU to provide better health and wellness services and support for students.
Check your email for additional instructions, the survey will be open until May 9, 2011. Students who complete the survey will be eligible to win one of over 200 prizes including an iPad, $25 Trader Joes gift cards and $5 gift cards to Jamba Juice or Starbucks. This study has been approved by UCAIHS, HS 10-5073.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

TAKE A [STUDY] BREAK

Tuesday, May, May 10, 2011

THINK on it...
THINK COFFEE @GRADLIFE | 4:00-6:00 PM
Office of Graduate Student Life | 4 Washingon Square Village | Room 1C

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Get your 'om' on...
Yoga4grads | 5:00-6:00 pm
Gallatin School of Individualize Study | I Washington Place | Room 430
Check here to RSVP http://www.nyu.edu/rsvp/series.php?s_id=274

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Chill Out…
Ice Cream and Ice Pops
2:00 pm -6:00 pm | SRC Office of Graduate Student Life

Friday, May 13, 2011

Ready, set relax
Stressbusters Backrubs | 12:00-2:00 pm
SRC Office of Graduate Student Life

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Office of Graduate Student Life | 4 Washington Square Village | Room 1C