What to do this week: The Washington Square Christmas tree and holiday cabaret
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Dec. 5-Dec. 11.
Man convicted of murder sues NYU after being denied Campus Safety job
A man who applied for a Campus Safety officer position at NYU is suing the university after he was not hired due to a nearly 50-year old murder conviction.
NYU commits to Tandon expansion with new billion-dollar investment
NYU announced that it will spend $1 billion on the Tandon School of Engineering in an effort to compete with top engineering schools nationwide.
Hamilton orders security review after spate of dorm intrusions
NYU president Andrew Hamilton requested that Campus Safety conduct an extensive review of dorm security following a series of intruder incidents last month.
Washington Square Park piano man may leave NYC
After 20 years of street performances, the Washington Square Park classical pianist, who became houseless earlier this year, faces uncertainty regarding his future in the city as winter approaches.
NYU to make dorms more accessible after Justice Dept. complaint
After reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, NYU will expand the accessibility of its student housing within the next five years.
NYU team finds Roman artifacts during Cyprus excavation
A group of students and faculty from NYU’s Department of Classics recently completed a three-month study of ancient Roman artifacts in Cyprus.
Review: ‘Nanny’ offers a refreshing take on the worker-immigrant experience
Winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, NYU alum Nikyatu Jusu’s debut feature takes a new approach to portraying the immigrant experience. The film is playing in select theaters and will be made available for streaming on Amazon Prime starting on Dec. 16.
Sternies talk ‘anti-Stern bias’ at town hall
Stern’s dean of undergraduate studies addressed how the broader NYU community “looks down” upon the prestigious business school and its resources. “We’re better than the rest,” he said.
Savarino records career high in men’s basketball’s 6th straight win
NYU remains undefeated after beating SUNY Old Westbury 91-77.
At Washington Square, dissidents support historic protests across China
Hundreds of protesters challenged the Chinese government’s strict COVID-19 lockdown policies during a protest in Washington Square Park, joining a global wave of demonstrations.
抗議者聚集華盛頓廣場，聲援中國國內歷史性抗議浪潮
兩百名抗議者表示達了中國新冠病毒防護措施的不满，加入了全球各地區抗議的行列。
