NYU Shanghai Ally Week
What is NYU Ally Week?
At a large urban institution with hundreds of micro-communities, it is often challenging to foster meaningful cross-cultural interactions. The annual NYU Ally Week creates opportunities for students, faculty, and administrators to deepen their understanding of the experiences of others, and raise awareness of the individual and collective injustices that confront many in our society. Working from an intersectional and intercultural understanding of oppression, the entire campus community will be challenged to examine stereotypes and prejudice through events, a photo campaign, pledge stations, and social media!
To learn more about Ally Week across NYU’s global sites, visit: www.nyu.edu/allyweek.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, April 20
CommUNITY Picnic
Science Building, 3rd Floor
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Lets kickoff our first official Ally Week with a lunch, activities and photobooth!
The CommUNITY Picnic will also feature the ICE Club Egg Hunt. How well do you know your classmates? Follow the clues to find the right people and win prizes!!
Monday, April 21
LGBTQ Literary Night
Geo 153
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Book Friends club is reading Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr. Get the book and come join the discussion!
Model UN Conference on LGBTQ Rights
Geo 264
8:00 – 9:00 PM
This week the Model United Nations club will hold a workshop on the UN and it’s involvement in the LGBTQ community. Join their Executive Team for a presentation, discussion and some exercises.
Tuesday, April 22
Allyship Through Community Engagement Panel
Geo 385
5:00 – 7:00 PM
What does it mean to be an Ally in the community? Come listen to some amazing speakers talk about their role in the Shanghai community. RSVP Now
Collective Voice – More than Debate! Discussion
Geo 153
8:00 – 9:00 PM
This week the Collective Voice – More than Debate! club meets to discuss the treatment of transgenders throughout the world, as presented by Claire Schapira & Cato van Schaik.
Wednesday, April 23
Sex Panel
Geo 264
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Let’s talk about sex! Join our Sex Panel to discuss sexuality, safety and healthy relationships. Stay after for mocktails and snacks! RSVP Now
Thursday, April 24
How to Be an Ally Panel
Geo 264
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Cuddle up with Coco’s for a discussion of what it means to be an Ally and how to show your support, hosted by the ARC. RSVP Now
LGBTQ and Filmopolis Movie Night – “Happy Together”
Geo 264
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Take a break from studying and join Filmopolis, as they present the movie “Happy Together.”
Friday, April 25
A Night of the Arts Gala
Science Building, 3rd Floor
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Celebrate the end of NYU Shanghai’s first Ally Week and attend the Night of the Arts Gala. Come in style and enjoy a night filled with student produced Art Works, Music and Poetry.
