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NYU faculty remembers Amir Pnueli

Amir Pnueli, a prestigious NYU professor and leader in the field of computer science, recently passed away from a brain hemorrhage.

11/06/2009

 
 

    • History of park grave unearthed

      Excavation on the tombstone discovered in the park reveals that it belonged to James Jackson, a 28-year-old watchman and grocer.

      11/05/2009

       

      MTA adds surcharge to cab fare

      Effective this past Sunday, the MTA has added a 50-cent "state surcharge" to all taxi trips.

      11/05/2009

       

      Student death moves university to reassess Bobst safety

      Following yesterday's apparent suicide, elevators at Bobst will close at 1 a.m. and library stacks will close at midnight.

      11/04/2009

       

      Prize-winning journalists link women to progress

      New York Times journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn stressed the importance of empowering women to secure social and economic development at an NYU event last night.

      11/04/2009

       

      Soundshow: Bloomberg election night celebration

      Mayor Michael Bloomberg gets re-elected in a close race. WSN was there at the festivities at Bloomberg headquarters on Election Night.

      11/04/2009

       

      WSN Podcast: November 4

      WSN's Andres Gutierrez summarizes the top stories in today's edition of the Washington Square News.

      11/04/2009

       

      Tisch gala attracts celebrity A-listers

      Tisch alumni such as Spike Lee and Marcia Gay Harden came out last night to raise money for Tisch's Talent Identification Process, a scholarship fund committed to bringing the most talented students to NYU.

      11/03/2009

       

      In photos: 2009 Tisch gala

      Photos and sound bytes from the Gala.

      11/03/2009

       

      Photos from the NYC Marathon

      The ING NYC Marathon drew about 40,000 participants, taking them on a tour of the five boroughs. Participants ranged from international runners racing for glory to casual runners to costumed competitors.

      11/02/2009

       

      Student arrested at health care rally

      Gallatin senior Sarah Secunda was in police custody for almost 24 hours after participating in a sit-in protest at private health insurance provider WellPoint Wednesday.

      11/02/2009

       

      Slideshow: MTA workers march across Brooklyn Bridge

      In a "Day of Outrage" over a wage dispute Wednesday afternoon, members of Transport Workers Union Local 100 marched across Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall.

      10/29/2009

       

      Walking tour explores Village haunts

      Washington Square Park is the centerpiece of a tour highlighting some of the most haunted places in New York.

      10/28/2009

       

    • Survey considers connection between global warming and US economy

      A survey conducted by the NYU School of Law's Institute for Policy Integrity revealed that most of the 144 surveyed economists think global warming may negatively affect the U.S. economy.

      11/06/2009

       

      Robert Fulton Houses host 'Good Food' project

      The Food Network and Share Our Strength have come together to launch a Good Food Garden in Chelsea, which aims to educate residents and expose them to healthier eating choices.

      11/06/2009

       

      Governor Paterson explains state budget at law school

      At an NYU Law town hall meeting last night, Governor Paterson spoke frankly about the necessary budget cuts he is proposing for the state of New York.

      11/05/2009

       

      Clive Davis visits namesake dept.

      In his first speaking venture at NYU, Clive Davis directed his thoughts to aspiring producers, explaining how he achieved such success in the industry.

      11/05/2009

       

      Five NYU students fly to Madrid for film competition

      As part of a competition sponsored by Turismo Madrid, five specially selected Tisch thesis students were flown to Madrid and given six days to create a film celebrating the unique ambiance of the lively city.

      11/05/2009

       

      NYU's Combined Campaign heads into 27th year

      The beginning of November marks the NYU's annual fundraiser for the United Way of NYC and NYU Community Fund, to which full-time employees are encouraged to donate.

      11/05/2009

       

      Third term, four more years

      After weeks of campaigning, NYU's College Democrats and Republicans celebrated at the end of yesterday's mayoral and city council elections.

      11/04/2009

       

      Making sense of the national budget

      Obama's director of the Office of Management and Budget spoke to NYU students yesterday about the national economy and how the current administration is trying to fix it.

      11/04/2009

       

      NYU alum running for city coucil

      NYU alumna Rosie Mendez is aiming to win re-election so she can continue to help senior citizens, the poor and animal rights in Manhattan's District 2.

      11/03/2009

       

      Music as a means of torture

      Music is no longer just a universal language, but a method of torture, according to one NYU professor. Suzanne Cusick holds that the U.S. has used music as a weapon of torture against terrorists in the War on Terror.

      11/02/2009

       

      No fatalities in crash on Broadway and Eighth

      Around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, two taxi cabs crashed into the scaffolding built next to the GAP store near Broadway and Eighth Street.

      11/01/2009

       

      Trinity Center to digitize records

      According to NYU Langone Medical Center, all future medical records at NYU's Trinity Center will be digitized; Trinity houses NYU's ambulatory care facilities.

      11/02/2009

       

      Stern alumnus acts a fool to students delight

      Comedian Aziz Ansari puts his new stand-up routine to the test in front of NYU students.

      10/29/2009

       

      More students are spending multiple semesters abroad

      Students are increasingly finding it easier and more rewarding to spend full academic years abroad instead of just one semester.

      10/29/2009

       
 
 

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