October 21

Introduction to Raspberry Pi Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CST The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized single-board computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. Come to this workshop for an introduction. Hosted by Benjamin Bacon. Increase Your Productivity Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM CST Drowning in work and wishing you knew some secret time management tricks? Want to learn some new, exciting productivity apps? Come to this workshop to learn how to increase your productivity (also known as, how to get stuff done). Health Cooking Demo Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM CST Join Kimberly Ashton, health & wellness coach, for an interactive and delicious workshop to learn about healthy "fast" food and meals that you can enjoy and prepare yourself during semester in Shanghai. You can also taste the dishes she prepares. Soft Beverage and refreshments provided. Intellectual Property in China Tuesday, Oct 21, 2014 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CST Yongqing Hong has had an illustrious career as a Chinese diplomat in countries where he has been involved in negotiations on bi-lateral issues, including intellectual property rights. Now, as Director General of the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration, Mr. Hong will be speaking to us about an issue which has long been part of intense discussion world wide. Mr. Hong will be speaking in English.

October 22

Chinese Brush Painting Class (国画课) Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM CST Fascinated with Chinese art work and performance? Want to create you own master piece? Here we invite you to get a taste of Chinese cultural arts! Did Comets Kill the Dinosaurs Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CST Do geologists dream of a final theory? Most people would say that geology already has a final paradigmatic theory in plate tectonics. But is plate tectonics a true theory? Recent findings suggest that geology may be on the threshold of a new theory that better explains the Earth’s geologic activity in time and space in the context of its astronomical surroundings. Michael Rampino proposes that a New Geology, may be necessary to explain many critical events in the Earth’s history. Michael Rampino is Associate Professor in the Departments of Biology and Environmental Studies. He is a consultant, NASA, Goddard Institute for Space Studies and many international organizations. Diwali Celebrations Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM CST Come celebrate the Indian festival of Diwali with Food and Festivals - come enjoy some delicious Indian food and dance performances in the brightly lit and colorful colloquium, with music, lights, traditional Indian decorations and costumes. Not an event to be missed, it's going to be great!.

October 23

Acing English Interviews Thursday, Oct 23, 2014 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM CST Knowing how to ace an interview is crucial to success in your professional life. It's not only a chance to convince a potential employer that you're the candidate to hire. Moreover, it's an opportunity to get a closer look at a job or company and decide if it's right for you. Come to this seminar to learn more about key interview questions, how to answer them, and how to "interview the interviewer" to ensure you get what you want out of your career. I AM LIMITLESS Speaker Series - Bob Conger: The Actuary of the Future Thursday, Oct 23, 2014 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST The actuarial profession is a mystery to many members of the general public. Many people think that actuaries just sit at desks quietly working on complicated math calculations with large piles of data. The real work of actuaries is much more geared towards understanding and analyzing business problems, and towards developing effective business solutions. And our work is in the midst of an exciting evolution that will involve actuaries in a wider range of business problems, create opportunities in different environments, require a more diverse set of technical skills and business skills, rely on increased collaboration with other professionals, and necessitate effective communication with varied audiences. Mr Conger will discuss his view of the exciting future that lies ahead for the actuarial profession, and he will offer some thoughts on the implications for students entering the actuarial field today. Redeployment: the Vietnam Syndrome in the 21st Century Or Necessary Wars of Choice Thursday, Oct 23, 2014 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CST Marilyn Young discusses how past experiences in Vietnam inform and drive our thinking in the 21st Century. What is a necessary war? What is a necessary war of choice? Marilyn Young is a professor of history at NYU and her scholarship has had a dual track: to understand both American imperialism and those who fought against it, at home and abroad.

October 24

Special Session: Schwarzman Scholars Program Friday, Oct 24, 2014 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST Representatives from the Schwarzmann Scholars Program are coming to NYU Shanghai specifically to meet with both portal and study away students. Learn more about this prestigious scholarship program's details, student life and application and admissions process. Halloween Movie! We will be showing a Halloween movie and giving a preview to this holiday before the school's event! You will have a chance to dress up and take pictures and enjoy a popular Halloween movie! TEDxNYUShanghai Friday, Oct 24, 2014 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST The official TEDxNYU Shanghai event put on by the Undergraduate Business Association. It will feature various interesting speakers, some faculty members, some students, and some merely interesting people with fascinating things to say. The theme of the event is "interconnectivity," and the speakers' talks will more or less reflect that. There will also be a number of performers in between speakers to make transitions flow more naturally. You can find more information at tedxnyushanghai.strikingly.com.

October 25

Cultural exploration Saturday, Oct 25, 2014 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST On this cultural trip to Duolun Road, you will see a different side of Shanghai, which is slow, retro and romantic. We will take Line 3 metro there together, so bring your transportation card with you. Everyone who come can get a bubble tea! Tea with Words Saturday, Oct 25, 2014 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM CST

October 26

BASKETBALL Team Pinas VS NYU Shanghai Sunday, Oct 26, 2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST Shanghai International Basketball League, 2014 Season Fall Pu Tuo Sports Centre 普陀区体育中心, No. 218 Xi Xiang Road. Take metro, line 4 from Pudian Road station to Zhenping Road station(镇坪路站), transfer to line 7 to Xincun road station(新村路站). This article was written by Zoe Jordan. Send an email to [email protected] to get in touch.