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The Soapbox: Housing protests in Spain, political U-turn in Australia and royal security court case in the UK
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
‘Just too complicated’: NYU Langone pauses plans for $3 billion Nassau County hospital
The decision to pause plans for a medical center at Nassau Community College has faced backlash from city officials who claim they were “excluded” from the decision-making process.
Student gov’t talks study away in wake of immigration crackdown
At this month’s Student Government Assembly meeting, members also reviewed a $70,000 proposal to renovate the Lipton Commuter Den.
NYU cancels College Republicans event after panelist requests ‘armed security’
Thousands signed a petition criticizing the panel, titled “Immigrant Invasion,” which was set to feature influencers known for “white supremacist, xenophobic and hateful rhetoric.”
Beyond NYU: Creating and curating feminist art around the world
Tisch alum Laura Ibáñez Kuzmanic discussed how she combines research, community service and art into a career that’s taken her from Santiago to New York.
Tisch Gala honors Winnie Holzman and Daniel Dae Kim
This year’s annual gala for the Tisch School of the Arts celebrated the writer of “Wicked” and a star of “Lost.”
Contract faculty union push for secure permanent visa sponsorship
The university said its counterproposal to only guarantee sponsorship for certain faculty members was “designed to follow legal requirements.”
‘Some’ students and faculty affected by visa revocations, Mills says
The email comes after at least one adjunct faculty member’s visa was terminated and several NYU affiliates were named on a list allegedly sent to the Department of State.
Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio celebrate Wagner move to Union Square
Wagner students and faculty have officially moved into their new building, marking the school’s first few weeks with consolidated classrooms, offices and event spaces.
Mills ‘stunned’ days after Muslim prayer room desecration
President Linda Mills said she plans to bolster security for on-campus prayer rooms and issue the university’s “most severe sanctions” after a Muslim prayer room in Bobst Library was vandalized on Thursday.
Stern names renowned Harvard professor as new dean
Bharat Anand, whose work has focused heavily on digital business strategy, will step into the role this August following a yearlong search.
Muslim prayer room vandalized, prompts hate crime investigation
NYU is investigating the incident, which took place just days after Eid celebrations, as a hate crime and act of Islamophobia.
