August 26th marks the start of a fun-filled week of events welcoming students to NYU, so of course we’re going to be there. The Office of Sustainability is organizing events all about sustainability on campus, and this is your one-stop guide for all the green events happening that week! 

You can also find all of these events in the NYU Mobile app

Welcome Day
We will join other representatives from NYU during an Information Fair in Kimmel. Stop by our table to grab our Welcome Week Checklist of Events, snag some cool freebies, and get all the information about our office and how to get involved!

August 26th • Kimmel E&L, 4th Fl • 9am – 5pm

Grad Resource Fair
Similar to Welcome Day, we will be offering information about the office and giving away some swag. All graduate students are welcome to stop by and say hi!

August 27th • Kimmel E&L, 4th Fl • 3pm – 5pm

Green Campus Tour
You don’t have to leave the city to connect to nature and the environment. In this walking tour, you’ll see some of NYU’s green spaces, and learn about how NYU is building a more environmentally sustainable campus. This tour will include a stopover at our favorite, local coffee shop where attendees will get a compostable cup full of ethically produced coffee!

August 28th and August 30th • Meet in Kimmel Lobby • 1pm – 2pm

Refill & Chill
Along with the Student Health Center, we will be giving away reusable water bottles. Stop by to get a free water bottle for all your sustainable hydration needs.

August 28th • Kimmel Lobby • 4pm-6pm

Green Living NYU: Student Panel
Come meet a panel of NYU students to learn about how easy it is to live an environmental and socially conscious life as an NYU student. Panelist will share their experiences working towards eating vegan, shopping second-hand, living a zero waste life, and more.

August 28th • Location (Kimmel) • 3pm – 4pm

Biking in the City
Calling all bike beginners and enthusiasts! Biking is one of the quickest and most sustainable ways of getting around the city. Come learn about how to cycle safely in New York City and enjoy a smoothie made by NYU Sustainability’s zero-emission, bike-powered blender!

August 29th and August 30th • Meet in Kimmel Lobby • 3pm – 4pm

Group Bike Ride
Join NYU Sustainability for a ride down the Hudson River Greenway! Space is limited, RSVP required.

August 31st • Meet at the Washington Square Park Arch • 1:00pm – 4:00pm