LIBERAL STUDIES STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (2011-2012)

If you are interested in a club, email the advisor to get involved!

Amateur Astronomers Association

Our mission is to generate interest in science and to increase knowledge of astronomy through the discussion of current astrological events, by attending observations held at local parks in Manhattan or surrounding boroughs as well as planetariums. We will invite guest speakers to our meetings, participate in community events on astronomy, give a ten minute talk on a topic of our interest within the semester, and publish our research in the Eyepiece Newsletter (The official newsletter of the National Amateur Astronomers Association).

Advisor: Gerceida Jones, gerceida.jones@nyu.edu

 

Classic Movies

Did you ever see Gone with the Wind? Who was Orson Welles and why is Citizen Kane so famous? What are Spaghetti Westerns? Have you heard of Woody Allen? And what about the French Nouvelle Vague (New Wave)? If you don’t know the answer to these questions, maybe you should join the LS Classic Movie Club! Movies will be introduced before and discussed after screening.

Advisor: Rolf Wolfswinkel, rolf.wolfswinkel@nyu.edu

 

Economics

The Economics Club introduces LS students to current economic events. Discussions cover current economic policies in the U.S. and the world, including the theories underlying these policies. The club also organizes field trips to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the New York Mercantile Exchange. Every semester a leading economist is invited to talk to club members.

Advisor: Ascension Mejorado, ascension.mejorado@nyu.edu

LS Productions: Founded by Liberal Studies students pursuing film majors, LS Film Productions provides an opportunity for students interested in filmmaking to collaborate with peers on a film written, directed and produced by students.

Advisor: Joanne Rizzi, jr1@nyu.edu

 

Glocal

The Glocal Club explores global cultures locally. Throughout the year we will take field trips to different parts of the city and immerse ourselves in the culture.  Museums, restaurants, performances and more await!

Contact: Rebecah Reilly, rsr234@nyu.edu

 

Intramurals

Whether beginners or advanced players, all LS students are eligible to participate in intramural sports. Sports include men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, volleyball, quikball, tennis, and touch football, as well as coed bowling and softball. We play against teams from other NYU colleges.

Advisor: John Barna, jeb9@nyu.edu

 

New Media

LS New Media Collective provides students who are interested in producing creative or journalistic content, developing new platforms for ideas and information, vibrant, student driven content through which to share creative and academic explorations in both writing and video form.

Advisor: Sean Eve, sean.eve@nyu.edu

 

Poetry

The Poetry Club creates a space where Liberal Studies students can display their written and artistic talents through the poetic medium.

Advisors: Kristi Marie Steinmetz, kms5@nyu.edu & Jacqueline Bishop jaj204@nyu.edu

 

Politics

The Liberal Studies political discussion group meets bi-weekly to discuss the latest in politics and features guest speakers. A forum filled with searching questions, strong opinions, and friendly arguments.

Look for LSP Politics Club on Facebook!

Advisor: J. Ward Regan, jwr4@nyu.edu

 

Pre-Health Association of Liberal Studies (P.H.A.L.S)

The PHALS Club is comprised of students who are interested in majoring in Pre-Health who come together to learn about internships, insights into different medical fields, do group community service projects, and meet invited guest speakers.

Advisor: Jose Vazquez, jrv2@nyu.edu

 

Students of All Sexualities

This club will meet for movies, field trips, and discussions regarding LGBTQ issues.

Advisors: Chris Packard, cp15@nyu.edu & Joanne Rizzi, jr1@nyu.edu

Website: https://atlas.nyu.edu/~Students-of-All-Sexualities

 

Student Council

The Liberal Studies Student Council is the voice of the students within Liberal Studies. They work closely with the Liberal Studies administration in help making sure that Liberal Studies students' needs are being addressed. The Council organizes and plans student activities throughout the academic year. There are traditional events that are planned each year such as Broadway Shows, Movie Nights, Free Dinners, and the End-of-the-Year Celebration, among others. The Liberal Studies Student Council also plays an active role in welcoming new students every fall to the Washington Square campus.

Look for NYU Liberal Studies Student Council on Facebook!

Contact: ls.studentcouncil@nyu.edu

 

Theater

The LS Theatre is a theatrical company that performs full-length plays each semester that are fully staged and fully costumed productions have included works by Euripides, Wilde, Shakespeare, Sartre, Aristophanes, Moliere, Brecht and, Wilder, as well as works written and adapted especially for LS Players. Crew positions involve areas such as choreography, lighting, sound, scenic design, costuming, makeup, stage manager, and special effects technicians. At the end of the year, the casts and crews of the productions host the Baffin Awards for outstanding acting and technical achievement.

Advisor: Farzad Mahootian, fm57@nyu.edu

 

West 4th Street Review

The literary magazine of Liberal Studies publishes fiction, poetry, essays, photographs, and drawings, welcomes submissions from all Liberal Studies students, alumni, faculty, and administrators. Editors, writers, and artists are encouraged to join the staff.

Advisor: Stephen Policoff, sp1@nyu.edu