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Bill de Blasio to teach at NYU next year
The former New York City mayor will deliver talks and teach a graduate course in the spring as part of his new role as a visiting fellow at the university.
Sex offender prof. under review, wants to keep NYU job
NYU adjunct professor Robert Ginsberg was suspended after the university discovered that he had been convicted of possessing and promoting child pornography in 2015. The adjunct union says it is prepared to represent him during review proceedings.
Unruly Queens give young girls a seat at the chess table
The Unruly Queens, a team of four female chess masters, hosted a chess festival at the Washington Square Park Chess Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 9.
Birds Aren’t Real protest flocks to Washington Square Park
Conspiracy group Birds Aren’t Real held its largest protest to date to prove an avian surveillance state on Saturday, Oct. 15.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
Members of the Persian Cultural Society urged NYU to do more to recognize the human rights demonstrations in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini on Oct. 12.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
Although some students and faculty members have continued to wear masks on campus following the lift of the mandate last month, some immunocompromised students are concerned about increased risks to their health.
Faculty unions fear for contract rights after Maitland Jones firing
Untenured faculty across NYU have expressed concern about their terms of employment after organic chemistry professor Maitland Jones Jr.’s contract was terminated without warning. Faculty unions say they will fight for better grievance procedures and reappointment rights.
Barnard RA union to meet with administrators this week
After months of organizing, resident assistants at Barnard College formally asked the university to recognize them as a union. The group will meet with administrators on Thursday, Oct. 13.
NYU suspends professor after learning of child porn conviction
Robert Ginsberg, a real estate professor, is a registered sex offender in New York state. That didn’t stop him from continuing to teach at NYU until earlier this week.
Documents reveal aftermath of Maitland Jones firing
Maitland Jones Jr., the fired NYU professor who made international headlines this week, submitted an extensive appeal letter objecting to the termination of his employment. It was immediately dismissed by university administrators.
At NYU, 70 walk out of class in support of reproductive rights
Members of NYU YDSA and the NYU Reproductive Health Action Network called on the university to fully cover abortions at a walkout held in Washington Square Park on Thursday, Oct. 6.
Animal rights group protests NYU dining provider
A demonstration organized by student animal rights advocates called on NYU's dining provider to adhere to ethical standards when sourcing products.
