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Graduate Student Life Newsletter
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Today marks the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks in New York City. We remember the dedication of the first responders and all those impacted by this tragic event.
To read more about the 9/11 anniversary, please visit this
LINK.
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Did you know that President Farvardin is on social media?
Stay informed of the latest Stevens news and happenings by following President Farvardin as he visits with students, alumni, and special guests.
Facebook: PresidentFarvardin
Twitter: NFarvardin
Instagram: PresidentFarvardin
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*Please be advised all events require Eventbrite reservation.
Ticket sales will be promoted on Grad Student Life social media.
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New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays
Baseball Game
Date: Friday, September 20th
Time: 7:00PM
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September Coffee Meet-Up
Join the Graduate Student Life team for our monthly Coffee Meet-Up happening next week. If you're in need of a study break, make sure to stop by for coffee and a quick snack. No RSVP is required.
Date: Thursday, September 17th
Time: 2:30PM- 3:30PM
Location: Library Great Hall
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The Stevens Choir is still accepting new members, particularly ALTOS and SOPRANOS.
Semester repertoire features music from Broadway's
Hamilton, Les Miserables,
&
Sweeney Todd
, Handel's MESSIAH, the film
Boondock Saints
, and more. Please contact Dr. Bethany Reeves ASAP at breeves@stevens.edu for audition and rehearsal information.
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Below is the tuition and fee refund schedule for Fall 2019. To receive a 100% tuition and fee refund, Fall 2019 courses must be dropped by Sunday, September 1, 2019. Any courses dropped after this date will incur charges of tuition and fees as detailed below and on the
Academic Calendar
.
- September 23, 2019 Last Day for 50% Refund (tuition only)
- October 15, 2019 Last Day for 25% refund. 0% thereafter.
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September 11th:
The Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series organized by the MS program in Sustainability Management is an effort to connect our students to professionals in the field of Sustainability. This is a weekly series sponsored by
Hugo Neu Corporation. Cosponsors are BEM Systems. Brown and Caldwell, Geosyntec Consultants, and H2M Architects and Engineers.
The seminars happen every Wednesday between 5:00 – 6:00 PM in Altorfer 501; refreshments are provided. They are also webcast live using Blackboard Collaborate. The next lecture is scheduled on Wednesday, September 11
th
where Angelo Falabella of NYCDEP will talk on ‘Sustainability at Stevens: Your Potential Impact’. We encourage students to join in person or via the webcast link in “Upcoming Events” on their MyStevens account or
https://bit.ly/306IduU
(Google Chrome doesn’t work; use IE or Firefox). For further information please visit:
http://www.stevens.edu/sustainability-seminar-series
September 18th:
The Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series organized by the MS program in Sustainability Management is an effort to connect our students to professionals in the field of Sustainability. This is a weekly series sponsored by
Hugo Neu Corporation. Cosponsors are BEM Systems. Brown and Caldwell, Geosyntec Consultants, and H2M Architects and Engineers.
The seminars happen every Wednesday between 5:00 – 6:00 PM in Altorfer 501; refreshments are provided. They are also webcast live using Blackboard Collaborate. The next lecture is scheduled on Wednesday, September 18
th
where Katherine Lawrence of City of Jersey City will talk on ‘Moving Towards Sustainability in Jersey City”. We encourage students to join in person or via the webcast link in “Upcoming Events” on their MyStevens account or
https://bit.ly/306IduU
(Google Chrome doesn’t work; use IE or Firefox). For further information please visit:
http://www.stevens.edu/sustainability-seminar-series
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Join Counseling & Psychological Services (
CAPS) for their
Let's Talk Series!
Please see information below for more information on sessions that will be hosted.
Session Topics
Friday, September 20th - Tools to stress less
Friday, October 4th- Depression
Friday, October 18th - Relationships: Partners, Friends, and Roommates
Friday, November 8th - Anxiety
Friday, November 22 - Tools to Stress less during finals
Friday, December 6th - Relationships: Family
Talk Series will be from 12:00 PM - 1 :00 PM in the Wellness Center Training Room of the
Student Wellness Center (Located outside the 9th St. gate; next to the North Building)
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Stevens Sustainability Coalition: Kickoff Engagement Session
Join the Stevens Sustainability Coalition (SSC) on Wednesday, September 18th at Babbio Center 104 at 6:30 PM for free food, networking and discussion on making our campus more innovative, resilient and sustainable. By learning more about relevant causes on-campus, networking with people of all types (including staff and administration) and creating and collaborating on ideas in your area of expertise, you will become an active player in shaping our campus’ future. Become a part and help a university be truly on the rise.
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Entire stock of Hats will be
Buy One, Get One 50% off
.
This promotion will run
in-store
and
online.
Sale will start on
09/09/19
and end
09/13/19
.
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Parking Permit Application Process
Eligible full-time employees may now apply for parking permits for the 2019-20 school year by clicking on the “Employee Parking Permit” link on myStevens and providing the required information. Please make sure you have access to a printer when you complete your application as you will have to deliver a copy of your application to the Howe Center information desk. Permits will be available for pick-up beginning Wednesday, August 28. You should contact Patrick Fitzgerald at
pfitzger@stevens.edu
if you want to confirm your permit is ready to be picked up.
Eligible adjunct and part-time employees must complete a parking permit application that will be available at the Howe Center information desk starting today, Monday, August 26. You will be given further instructions about permit pick-up when you submit your application.
Transportation and Parking Pages on myStevens and Stevens.edu
New Campus Parking Map and Parking Lot Information
Details about Stevens’ parking lots have been updated to reflect construction-related changes, to standardize hours of operation, and to clarify who is eligible to park in each lot.
Check out the new map
here
and review the updated parking lot information
here
.
Updated Driving and Parking Guidelines
The updated Driving Guidelines can be found
here
and the updated Parking Guidelines can be found
here
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New Shuttle Guidelines
Stevens Transportation and Parking has Shuttle Guidelines for the first time. These guidelines dictate the proper use of the Stevens Shuttle service by students, employees, and visitors so that the shuttles remain a safe mode of transportation for the Stevens community.
Read the Shuttle Guidelines
here
.
Use of Personal Transportation Devices Not Allowed on Campus
Review the policy on personal transportation devices
here
.
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For more information regarding the NJ Transit Student Pass, please visit this
LINK.
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Looking for Permanent Housing? A Roommate? Have a place to rent?
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Finding a special place to live while you are a student at Stevens is important. Stevens Institute of Technology and the Office of Graduate Student Life have partnered with Places4Students.com, a company that specializes in providing Off-Campus Housing solutions for students, faculty, and staff. This service is FREE for anyone to use. Registration is not required to search the listings. Our partnership with Places4Students can help you find a place to live, a roommate, or a sublet – all you need is your Stevens email address to register.
Students can search rental listings
here
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Students can register to post a FREE Roommate/Sublet listing
here
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Landlords can register to post a FREE listings
here
.
Customer Service:
1-866-766-0767
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-5pm
STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DISCLAIMER
LISTINGS APPEARING ON THE PLACES4STUDENTS SITE ARE NOT ENDORSED OR GUARANTEED BY STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. SITE USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CHOICE OF LANDLORD, ROOMMATE(S), AND RENTAL UNIT.
Places4Students residential listings are provided as a convenience to Stevens Institute of Technology (“University”) students, faculty and staff at the main campus in Hoboken, NJ. The University does not:
· Approve the accuracy of any information posted on the site,
· Endorse a landlord or residential unit,
· Validate a unit’s safety or cleanliness, or
· Confirm that listed properties comply with building, safety or fire codes.
Users of the site contract with each other at their own risk. It is the user’s obligation to understand their legal rights, risks, and responsibilities. Before signing a lease or the Places4Students disclaimer or user agreement, read the terms and conditions carefully. Be aware that Places4Students does not confirm any identities or the accuracy of any posted information. Be careful to evaluate the property, the landlord, and the safety and security of the surrounding area and any commute. Student users who require legal guidance and/or representation should contact the NJ Bar Association or The Waterfront Project for guidance.
Students are under no obligation to utilize this site, other alternatives exist. Real estate agents can provide assistance in locating available housing for a fee, and listings can be found on other online sites.
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Stay informed about all things Graduate Student Life!
Make sure you to follow us on
Instagram: @stevensgradlife or Facebook: Stevens Graduate Student Life
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If you would like to submit an announcement to the weekly Graduate Student Life Newsletter, please send all inquiries by Friday, at 5:00pm to graduatelife@stevens.edu. Details should be no more than 200 words. Please include an image or flyer if available.
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