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Give Where You Live: Community Service at NYU
Do you want to give back to the NYU community and beyond through service? The Give Where You Live program is a great way to begin!
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Camp Changemaker: Cultivating the Next Generation of Social Activists
Camp Changemaker, a new initiative hosted by the NYU Changemaker Center, provides a space for students to focus on creating social change.
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Project OutReach: Connect with NYU Shanghai Through Service
Through the Dean’s Service Corps’ Project OutReach, first-year students at NYU Shanghai form bonds and help others.
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At NYU Abu Dhabi, a Year of Philanthropy and Community Engagement
NYU Abu Dhabi is dedicating its resources to the development of a brighter future and more robust communities.
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NYU Shanghai Students Make an Impact
The Social Impact Internship Grant supports students who take on unpaid internships.
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The NYU MLK Scholars: Continuing Dr. King’s Legacy
Learn about one of NYU’s scholar programs that is dedicated to social justice.
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Celebrate Black History Month at NYU with Year-Round Events
This February explore our many events recognizing Black history and achievements as Black History Month kicks off at NYU, including the 18th annual MLK Week. Then, take action for a more inclusive future.
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School Breaks with a Mission
When NYU students have time off, it’s a perfect opportunity to give back.
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Waste Education Coordinator: A Student Job with No Time to Waste
As waste education coordinator, Lily Kunkel decreases waste and increases awareness across campus.
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The Business of Doing Good: Social Impact at Stern
NYU Stern School of Business students use their classroom knowledge for social impact, creating a future that's both profitable and sustainable.
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The Green Zone: Where Sustainability and Justice Intersect
NYU’s One Zone trainings provide community members with the education and tools to make an impact. The Green Zone focuses on building a more sustainable and equitable future.
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Student Activism at NYU: Past, Present, and Future
Empowered by policy education and campus advocacy groups, generations of student activists have found their voice at NYU.