Good afternoon! Yesterday we talked about keeping a calendar that tracks due dates, exams, and other important reminders. Since I’ve already created a calendar for the cohort that lists the guests speakers, activities and courses, I’m happy to give one of you editing rights to add the aforementioned details. The caveat is that you can’t make changes to any information that I’ve added (unless we … Continue reading Editing Rights to Student Calendar

As part of Orientation on Monday, June 10th, you should have received an invitation for a video conference at 10am. Please accept the invitation. Hope Lappen, NYU Life Sciences Librarian, is going to present on best practices for research and using the Bobst Library system. Continue reading Video Conference – Monday, June 10th

The Center for Global Development works to reduce global poverty and improve lives through innovative economic research that drives better policy and practice by the world’s top decision makers. We focus on the intersection of developing countries and the governments, institutions, and corporations that can help them deliver greater progress. Our scholars conduct rigorous, impartial analysis informed by evidence and experts from around the world, … Continue reading Center for Global Development

June 19th at 5pm: This is the first of a series that will be hosted by SAGE at their DC offices at the Watergate: 2600 Virgina Ave NW Suite 600 Observations on animation in data visualization Data visualization is a powerful and influential approach to communicate all types of data-big, small, qualitative, and quantitative. While static visualizations are commonplace and can be persuasive, effective, and … Continue reading DC Event: Observations on animation in data visualization by John Schwabish

We are still working with the Registrar to set up the Spanish Language courses this summer. Since they are 0-credit, they had to create a new course so it takes a little longer. They should be ready early next week and you’ll be registered based on the level you tested into (i.e. Elementary or Beginner will be in Beginner II, and Intermediate will be the … Continue reading Spanish Language Courses

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. The Moses Center functions to determine qualified disability status and to assist students in obtaining appropriate accommodations and services. Services provided are designed to encourage independence and … Continue reading Moses Center for Students with Disabilities

A few of you have asked about discounted student transportation in DC to get to campus (since you are living off-campus). There may be some discounted weekly or monthly passes available through WMTA. For more information please visit the WMTA – Pass Products page. You will need to create a WMTA account to login, purchase a SmartTrip card and link it to your WMTA account to access … Continue reading Student Travel to NYU DC

Don’t forget to complete the CITI Training for NYU. I have received only a few certificates. You can use this NYU website for guidance and check out the tutorial along the right panel. Please turn in by June 30th. Please complete Social & Behavioral Research and the International Course. After you create your log-in, you can add courses to take and select your curriculum. You’ll be asked … Continue reading REMINDER: CITI Training

Here is a link to some events hosted by the UN Foundation this summer. You may be interested in attending while in DC this summer. ~Sharon Continue reading UN Foundation

NYU offers a free subscription to Mango Connect, an online language-learning system. You can access through NYU BobCat – you just have to set up an account. Having trouble? Ask a Librarian in a Chat Box (located on the right side of the screen). ~Sharon Continue reading Looking for additional help to sharpen your Spanish language skills?