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The Soapbox: The fight against sexual abuse continues
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Fabienne Doucet becomes first Black woman to lead a Steinhardt research center
Fabienne Doucet focuses on mentorship and community as the new director of NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools.
Taxi drivers rally at NY City Hall
Taxi drivers gathered outside City Hall for the Taxi and Limousine Commision’s public hearing to in support of reduced medallion loans.
A conversation with incoming NYU Silver dean Michael Lindsey
Michael Lindsey, an NYU professor of poverty studies, plans to apply his background in mental health to his new role.
NYU prof unveils art illustrations at Beijing Olympics
Former Olympian and NYU professor Cameron Myler was chosen to serve as an artist-in-residence for this year’s Winter Olympics.
NYU campus safety hires new administrator
Patricia McSteen, Ohio University’s former dean of students, will join the campus safety department next week to bolster community outreach.
6 NYU profs awarded lifetime fellowship for contributions to science
The researchers recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science reflected on their work and their contributions to science.
Student gov’t passes resolutions on housing, transport affordability
During its second meeting of the semester, NYU's student government announced plans to call for discounted subway tickets and an evaluation of housing costs.
What to do this week: MLK Week, New York Fashion Week
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Attend NYU’s MLK Week events or watch the Super Bowl.
Angela Davis addresses Black global consciousness at NYU event
NYU Abu Dhabi hosted a virtual event with Angela Davis, a leader in the Black liberation movement, where she discussed her experiences with combating global systemic oppression.
The Soapbox: Mexico, Congo, ISIS
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Local businesses wrestle with record inflation
With inflation rates reaching a near 40-year high, businesses around NYU are suffering from supply chain issues and increased costs.
