Upright Citizens Brigade
Saturday, September 22nd, 6:00pm – 9:30pm | Meet in Kimmel Center Lobby for 5:30pm
Who does not like to laugh? Come join us as we eat & laugh the night away at improvisational comedy and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Prior to this wonderful show, we will be having a quick dinner at 2 Brother's Pizza! Please note that in order to hold your spot, you will need to pay the $5 co-pay by September 17th, which can be submitted to the Office of Grad Life, located in the Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012. We look forward to laughing with you! RSVP here
East Village Food Tour
Saturday, September 29th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Meet inKimmel Center Lobby at 1:45pm
Love food? Want to explore a neighborhood right next to NYU? Then join us an afternoon of food tasting as we visit 8 different locations in our East Village Food Tour! The locations included in this tour will be: Mamoun's, Pomme Frites, Xi'an Famous Foods, Crif Dogs, Big Gay Ice Cream Shop, Abraco, Momofuku Noodle Bar, and Veniero's Pasticceria and Caffe. There is a limited capacity to this event so sign up fast before all spots run out! Please note after RSVPing spots will be confirmed on a first come, first serve basis by dropping off the $5 co-pay at the the Office of Grad Life / Student Resource Center, located in suite 210 of the Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012. This trip is currently full.
MOMA & Brunch
Sunday, September 30th, 11:00am-3:00pm | Meet at Silver Spurs for 11am
Check off one of the items on your New York City "to-do list" and join us for a tour of the Museum of Modern Art! This tour will feature a look at one of the MOMA's most current
exhibitions, which features contemporary galleries from 1980 to now! This trip is currently full.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum: Sweatshop Workers Tour
Sunday, October 7th, 10:00am-1:00pm | Meet in Kimmel Lobby
Come learn the story of 97 Orchard Street. Built on Manhattan's Lower East Side in 1863, this tenement apartment building was home to nearly 7000 working class immigrants. They faced challenges we understand today: making a new life, working for a better future, starting a family with limited means. In recognizing the importance of this seemingly ordinary building, the Tenement Museum has re-imagined the role that museums can play in our lives. This trip is currently full.
Community Service: Lupus Walk
Saturday, October 20th, 8:30am-12:30pm | Walk begins at South Street Seaport
Volunteer with fellow NYU grads at the 9th annual New York City ‘Walk with Us to Cure Lupus’ walk-a-thon! This event changes lives and brings people together in the quest to end the suffering caused by lupus. Free food and t-shirts will be provided for volunteers during the event. Volunteer duties will consist of directing walkers during the event and helping with clean-up afterwards. After RSVPing, please join the official NYU Graduate Students’ team online by visiting the link below. Please note that there is no fee to sign up and you are not required to raise funds. This trip is currently full.
Museum of Tolerance
Friday, October 26th, 1:00pm-4:00pm | Meet in Kimmel Lobby for 12:45pm
Interested in exploring issues of prejudice, diversity, tolerance, and cooperation? Join us for an afternoon at the Museum of Tolerance for a guided tour and admission to interactive workshops and exhibits! Afterwards, we will stop at Juniors for their famous cheesecake! This trip is currently full.
New York Botanical Gardens
Sunday, October 28th, 10:00am-5:00pm | Meet in Kimmel Lobby for 10:00am
Spend the day taking in 250 acres of beautiful plant life at the historic NY Botanical Garden! Take a break from the books and enjoy the fall weather with fellow grad students. Current exhibitions include: The Haunted Pumpkin Garden, and The Edible Garden (Featuring Mario Batali’s Kitchen Garden). This trip is currently full.
Museum of Sex
Sunday, November 11th, 1:00pm-4:00pm | Meet in Kimmel Lobby for 1:00pm
Join grads for a trip to the notorious Museum of Sex! The Museum of Sex eliminates any stigma against stuffy museum visits and proves itself a venue both quirky and educational. In recognizing the importance of cultural views of sex and sexuality, the Museum of Sex has re-imagined the role that museums canplay in our lives. Please RSVP here. This trip is currently full.
LGBTA & Ally Community Building in NYC
Sunday, November 17th, 3:30pm-8:00pm | Meet in Kimmel Lobby for 3:30pm
Join us for a night OUT! All graduate students are invited to meet and network during this afternoon of LGBTQ & Ally community building that will feature informal discussions, resource sharing, networking and food! Grads will start their afternoon sat Soho's Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay & Lesbian Art. Immediately following, we will end the night at Les Poisson Rouge's weekly "Le Bingo," where the tagline is "Everyone's got a chance to win at this rollicking and fun-filled affair!" Fee includes 2 bingo boards and shared appetizers at LPR.
Questions? Email fredo.gadambassador@gmail.com for more information. Please RSVP here. This trip is currently full.
National Museum of the American Indian
Sunday, November 18th, 11:00am-2:00pm | Meet in Kimmel Lobby for 11:00am
Interested in learning more about American Indian culture? Join grads fora a guided tour by Asia Tail (Cherokee) at the Museum of the American Indian. The tour will feature the current exhibit Infinity of Nations. Prior to our departure to the museum, we will start the day off right with brunch at Pick-a-Bagel, known for its assortment of fresh food. Please RSVP here. This trip is currently full.
La Mama Experimental Theatre
Sunday, November 18th, 4:00pm-7:00pm | Meet in Kimme Lobby at 4:00pm
Join fellow grads for some Korean fried chicken at Mono + Mono followed by a new interactive play at La Mama Experimental Theatre, “Die: Roll to Proceed.” In this existential comedy with 240 different possible endings, you hold the characters’ lives in your hands. Audience members roll the die as two roommates give up complete control and hope for the best." Please RSVP here. This trip is currently full.
