Gearing Up for NYU Welcome Week 2016

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Next week (August 28 – September 3) is NYU Welcome Week 2016! During this time, the Office of Sustainability will be running many sessions to introduce new (and current!) students to the work NYU is doing to advance sustainability and promote a culture of environmentalism throughout the NYU community.

Interested in getting to know and spend time with us during Welcome Week? Here’s a schedule of the events we will be running and participating in:

Sunday, August 28

NYU Welcome Day Information Fair
8am-5pm – Eisner & Lubin Auditorium
We will be joining other NYU offices and organizations in the Kimmel Center’s Eisner and Lubin Auditorium on the 4th floor, for an information fair. Come by to meet our staff, get the facts about what we do for NYU and receive promotional materials and swag!

Tuesday, August 30

Sustainability Walking Tour
1pm – Meet in Kimmel Lobby
Learn about the village and NYU’s sustainable features. We’ll swing by some of our favorite green havens around campus and talk about what NYU is doing to advance sustainability and how you can be involved! We’ll also stop for a special (edible) treat along the way.

Welcome to the NYU Bike Share! Chat & Snacks
2pm – Kimmel, Room 905
Come learn about the NYU Bike Share program and how to cycle safely around New York City. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for the NYU Bike Share, get to know the program coordinators and enjoy free snacks.

Get “Real”: Local, Organic & Ethically Sourced Food
3pm – Kimmel, Room 905
This session is your guide to eating sustainability both on and off campus. Come learn where to dine for local, organic, ethically-sourced, vegetarian and vegan friendly food!

Wednesday, August 31

Sustainability Walking Tour
1pm – Meet in Kimmel Lobby
See details above

Welcome to the NYU Bike Share! Group Ride & Dinner
4:45-7:00pm – Meet under Washington Sq. Arch
Bring your bike for a low-pressure ride down the Hudson River Greenway! This is a great way to ease into biking in the city and to meet some bike-minded people. The ride will conclude with a dinner by the pier.

Thursday, September 1

Visit the Kimmel Lobby with NYU Sustainability!
12:00-3:00pm – Top of Kimmel Lobby steps
Stop by our table to learn about NYU Sustainability, participate in a trivia game and win prizes!

Sustainability Walking Tour
1pm – Meet in Kimmel Lobby
See details above

Friday, September 2

Welcome to the NYU Bike Share! Basic Maintenance Workshop & Smoothies
12:00-1:00pm – Gould Plaza
This session is for you to learn the basics of bike repair and preventative maintenance. Come learn from experts and enjoy a smoothie blended by our bike-powered blender!

Get “Real”: Local, Organic & Ethically Sourced Food
3:00-4:00pm – Kimmel, Room 908
See details above

We hope that you will join us for one, many or all of these sustainability sessions! Download and save these sessions to your personal calendar through the NYU Guide app.