Friday, June 23
10:00am
The Master's College Calendar of Past Events: AY 2017/2018
The 2017 GSAS June New Student Welcome
Welcome, new students!
You are invited to attend one of our welcome sessions for accepted master’s students. This event will give you the chance to:
-Get acquainted with NYU and New York City
-Hear from current GSAS master’s students
-Go on a campus tour
-Pick up your NYU ID card
-Learn about off-campus housing options
-Get connected with the Wasserman Center for Career Development
-Meet with your academic department
Friday, June 23
5:30pm
The 2017 GSAS June Summer Happy Hour
Let's get this summer going!
Join the GSAS Master's College Program Board for our summer tradition. We're hosting two happy hours this summer - this one is the
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Saturday, June 24
3:00pm
The Master's College Program Board Met Roof Garden Visit
Join your fellow master's students on the Master's College Program Board as they visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art and view the popular exhibit, "Rei Kawakubo / Comme des Garcons 'The Art of the In-Between.'"
Enjoy the show followed by the incredible views of Central Park in the summertime, from the Met Roof Garden, with a round of drinks, courtesy of your friends on the Program Board!
Wednesday, July 26
6:00pm
Cafe Discourse: Big Data Edition
The Master's College Program Board is bringing back Cafe Discourse for the summer! Cafe Discourse brings graduate students from diverse departments together for
How does data mining influence us? What kinds of advertisements pop up when we browse the internet? How is information marketed to us?
Join Cafe Discourse: Big Data Edition on Facebook.
Friday, July 28
10:00am
The 2017 GSAS July New Student Welcome
Welcome, new students!
You are invited to attend one of our welcome sessions for accepted master’s students. This event will give you the chance to:
-Get acquainted with NYU and New York City
-Hear from current GSAS master’s students
-Go on a campus tour
-Pick up your NYU ID card
-Learn about off-campus housing options
-Get connected with the Wasserman Center for Career Development
-Meet with your academic department
Friday, July 28
5:30pm
The 2017 GSAS July Summer Happy Hour
The fun keeps going with the GSAS Master's College Program Board.
We're going back for more at local spot Amity Hall for drinks and food. Come and join the fun for this hot summer event!
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Friday, August 25
11:00am
The Program Board Trip to the US Open Qualifiers
Tennis anyone? There are few events more associated with life in New York City than the US Open Tennis Championships.
Join your friends
Saturday, September 2
11:00am
Program Board Goes to IKEA
The GSAS Master's College Program Board is leading their annual outing to Brooklyn's IKEA on what will be a beautiful summer weekend.
This fun event gives you a chance to get something for your new New York City apartment while making some new friends. The Program Board will meet on campus and travel together by subway and ferry to see the city from one of the most beautiful perspectives: out on the water! Once in Brooklyn, you'll shop for those little things that make your new apartment feel like home, followed by a Swedish lunch at IKEA, compliments of your buddies on the board!
Friday, September 8
5:30pm
The 2017 GSAS Fall Soiree
Join the GSAS Master's College Program Board as we raise a glass to the academic year. Enjoy a wine and cheese soiree with your friends, take in breathtaking views of Washington Square Park, and start your fall semester strong with your fellow GSAS students.
Tuesday, September 26
5:30pm
Master's Seminar Series: NYU Library Research Workshop
Meet the talented subject librarians of Bobst during this special GSAS-exclusive drop-in research workshop for master’s students. Every subject has its own techniques, so take advantage of this opportunity to better understand how to approach specific research methods and practices for your particular field of study. Gain some helpful insight and pro tips from a specialist before those midterm papers and projects come along. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Saturday, September 30
10:00am
The Program Board Brooklyn Botanical Gardens Visit
Join your friends on the Master’s College Program Board to catch the first fall blooms and other seasonal highlights at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Take advantage of this opportunity to unplug from the city, and enjoy the fresh fall air.
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Tuesday, October 10
6:00pm
Cinema Club: Battle of the Sexes
Join your friends on the Master’s College Program Board for a free screening of Battle of the Sexes, a new biographical film about the famous 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs that challenged gender stereotypes of the era and fought for equal pay for women in athletics. Tickets are limited, so be sure to submit your registration via the ticket info link for a chance to see the film!
Friday, October 13
6:00pm
Cafe Discourse: Innovation in Civic Engagement
Join your friends on the Master's College Program Board at this Friday's Cafe Discourse! Recent events in Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, and around the world make us pause and ask: what is our responsibility as citizens? How can we improve our practices of civic engagement?
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Wednesday, October 18
6:30pm
Master's Seminar Series: What I Learned as a Master's Student
Join the Master's College for its second Master's Seminar Series: What I Learned as a Graduate Student. This panel features GSAS master's alumni ranging from a variety of fields and careers, from a doctoral student in the humanities at
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Saturday, October 21
4:30pm
MCAA Alumni Day Gathering & 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Master's College
Join the Graduate School of Arts and Science, and your hosts, the Master's College Alumni Association, as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Master's College!
Raise a glass as we toast this milestone and reconnect with fellow GSAS alumni.
Saturday, November 4
2:00pm
Program Board Café Discourse: Politics of Food in America
Café Discourse brings graduate students from diverse departments together for
Join your friends on the Master’s College Program Board for another edition of Café Discourse: The Politics of Food in America. Enjoy a FREE screening of the documentary, "Fed Up," which presents evidence about the large quantities of sugar in processed foods and explores the power of "Big Sugar" in policies pertaining to the issue.
Deliberate these themes and enjoy the first round, courtesy of your friends on the Board!
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Thursday, November 9
11:00-2:30pm
Program Board: Daffodil Days
Join your friends on the Master’s College Program Board for Daffodil Days, a volunteer event in partnership with NYC Parks and Recreation. Plant daffodils as a living memorial for September 11 in the charming Willy's Garden right by The Master's College.
Join
Tuesday, November 14
5:30-7:00pm
Master's Seminar Series: What to do After Graduation
It's never too early to start thinking about what to do after graduation. Whether you are a first-year master's student thinking about applying to doctoral program, a second-year preparing a job search, or anything in between, learn about the various paths to pursue after graduation from a panel of experts who share their advice about how to apply to a PhD program, what faculty look for on doctoral admissions committee, and best professional tips and practices for navigating a competitive job market with success. Come with questions and learn how to make your future your own.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017
3:30pm
Program Board Goes Ice Skating
Join your friends from the Master's College Program Board for a classic winter tradition, ice skating! With
Friday, January 19
6:30pm
2018 GSAS Spring Fling
The Master's College Program Board started their semester in style with the annual Spring Fling! Over a wine and cheese reception, new master's students were met, GSAS friends
Wednesday, January 31
5:30pm
Master's Seminar Series: Threesis Info Session
Have you applied to the 2018 GSAS Threesis Academic Challenge? Do you need some inspiration to finish your application?
Don't miss the next installment of the Master's Seminar Series: Threesis Information Session, where you can learn all about Threesis--what it is, how to apply, and why you should do it.
Get real advice from a Threesis champion, meet fellow master's students who are also applying, and enjoy a social reception with light refreshments, courtesy of your friends from the Master's College Program Board!
Join the Master's Seminar Series: Threesis Info Session on Facebook.
Friday, February 23
6:00pm
Program Board Café Discourse x MCAA Roundtable: #MeToo
Join your friends on the Master’s College Program Board for a special edition of Cafe Discourse in collaboration with the Master's College Alumni Association (MCAA)!
What began as a hashtag on social media to bring awareness to widespread sexual harassment has evolved into a movement that affects us all. Be part of this relevant conversation about #MeToo in the company of Program Board and the MCAA, which have come together to collaborate on this contemporary issue and create a safe space for intellectual and meaningful dialogue.
Deliberate these themes and enjoy free drinks and snacks, courtesy of your friends on the Board.
Wednesday, February 28
5:30pm
Master's Seminar Series: How to Get Published
Are you interested in getting published or have you thought about speaking at a conference but don't know where to begin?
This next edition of the Master's Seminar Series can help you learn about the ins and outs of what it takes to get published. We will hear from experts in various fields who have been published themselves, who have appeared on conference panels, and can help you navigate through the process of getting your work published. Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to get your questions answered and to network with other GSAS students interested in getting published.
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Thursday, March 1
6:30pm
Program Board Goes to the Brooklyn Brewery
Join your friends on the Master's College Program Board for a fun outing across the East River to the Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg. Enjoy a visit to this iconic brewery with fellow master's students and a round of locally brewed specialties, courtesy of your friends on the Board!
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Tuesday, March 27
6:30pm
Cinema Club: Black Panther
Join your friends on the Master’s College Program Board for a free screening of Black Panther, the most recent
Saturday, April 14
4:00pm
2018 GSAS Threesis Academic Challenge
Join the audience for the 2018 Threesis Finals on Saturday, April 14,
The Threesis is a vehicle to showcase the academic excellence and important scholarly work of GSAS master’s students. Each participant has three minutes to present a compelling oration on the significance of their research in language appropriate for a non-specialized audience.
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Friday, April 27
5:30pm
Program Board Café Discourse x MCAA Roundtable: Congress Icebreaker
Join your friends on the Master’s College Program Board and the Master's College Alumni Association for another special collaboration of their Café Discourse x MCAA Roundtable event series!
Learn about the foundations and inner workings of
Enjoy this special collaboration of Program Board's Café Discourse and the MCAA's MCAA Roundtable.
Join Cafe Discourse x MCAA Roundtable: Congress Icebreaker on Facebook.
Saturday, April 28
1:00pm
Program Board: Central Park Walking Tour
Join your friends on the Master’s College Program Board for a Central Park Walking Tour! Visit iconic spots in Central Park, such as Grand Army Plaza, Central Park Zoo, Strawberry Fields, and more.
Enjoy spring in New York City and end the tour with a treat from the famous Magnolia Bakery!
Join Program Board's Central Park Walking Tour on Facebook.
Thursday, May 10
6:30pm
MCAA Grad Toast
The Master's College Alumni Association invites graduating master's students and master's alumni back to campus to join the 2018 GSAS Alumni Grad Toast. Connect with fellow MCAA alumni at this festive gathering in celebration of the 2018 graduates. Toast this exciting time of year with grads and alumni at a wine and cheese reception!
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