Getting Dirty never felt so good!!

Thanks to everyone who joined us last Friday to help clear brush at the Jackie Robinson Park in Harlem!

Join The New School through two great opportunities this Friday!

Volunteer in a New York City Park:
August 28, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
There are two great parks to choose from! All student who attend will receive lunch and a roundtrip metrocard to the site. Talk to your RA about where to sign up or check in at your residence hall office to learn more! See you there!

Jackie Robinson Park

Directions: Depart from Residence Hall at 9:00 a.m.

About the park: 16 acres of park with numerous garden locations, 3 athletic fields, large lawn areas, an outdoor Olympic swimming pool and full gym and indoor and outdoor athletic facilities.
Type of volunteer work: General gardening tasks. Planting perennials and shrubs, maintaining park paths and gates, and other miscellaneous beautification activities. Note: this project happens rain or shine, as rain does not impact planting. Please check weather forecast and be prepared with jacket, sweatshirt or poncho.

What volunteers should wear: Light colored, washable clothing that can get dirty. Long sleeves and pants are recommended. Also please wear sturdy, covered shoes. No flip flops or tank tops for safety reasons. It is also recommended to bring a hat, sunscreen and bug spray if needed by the individual volunteer.

Riverside Park

Depart from Residence Hall at 9:00 a.m.

About the Park: Stretching four miles from 72nd to 158th streets along the Hudson River, Riverside Park is widely regarded as Manhattan's most spectacular waterfront park. As one of only eight officially designated scenic landmarks in the City of New York, it has a long and storied history. Recreational facilities include a range of sports courts and fields, a skate park, a large portion of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway (for bicycles), and the 110-slip public marina at 79th street, an important part of New York State's Water Trail.

Type of volunteer work: Volunteers will be working to clear an overgrown slope in the park and do planting of flowers and shrubs.

What volunteers should wear: Light colored, washable clothing that can get dirty. Long sleeves and pants are recommended. Also please wear sturdy, covered shoes. No flip flops or tank tops for safety reasons. It is also recommended to bring a hat, sunscreen and bug spray if needed by the individual volunteer.

On Campus Sustainability Project
August 28, 2009 - 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Presentations begins at Wollman Hall, but we plan to walk, so wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

• 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. What is The New School doing? Recycling presentation in Wollman Hall.
• 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. What Else could we be Doing? - Meet New School employees, and examine office spaces for proper recycling procedure. Give your suggestions.
• 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Green Market and NYC sustainability Tour – See your local neighborhood and what they are doing for sustainability.

First Things First - Welcome to The New School!

Hello! If you live in the dorms at The New School then this is the place for you! Here you’ll find information and news about all things related to Residence Life and Housing at The New School. Here you can expect to find information on resources at The New School that can help you with all kinds of things related to campus life. Things like staying safe in the city, working out roommate conflicts, events happening in your hall, getting involved and tons more! So check back often as we’ll add something new for you to peruse each week!


First Things First

Move in is just around the corner and here’s what you should know! Please double check the dates and times for your check-in based on your student status. We’ve included it below for your convenience (It’s also on our website!)

All residents should inquire with their insurance company about renter’s insurance options. This is a “just in case” precaution that is a smart move in ensuring that you’re covered in the event of an accident.

For those of you driving in on move in day, pull up to your hall and unload. There will be security officers there to point you in the right direction and show you where you can park once your vehicle has been unloaded. We will also have a number of staff members to point you in the right direction once you arrive.

Get in touch with your roommates and suitemates to see what everyone is going to be bringing. No use in duplicating items when you can share. And let’s be honest, moving a lot of “stuff” is no fun! All residence halls have a number of hand trucks that you’ll be able to check out to use once you arrive, however there could possibly be a wait for one of them so it’s a good idea to bring one along if you have it!

Suggested Things to bring:

• Alarm clock
• Bed linens and pillow (all mattresses are traditional long twin)
• Towel and bath supplies, Basket to carry toiletries
• Laundry bag and soap
• Cooking supplies (If assigned to room/suite with kitchen)
• Cleaning supplies
• Trash can
• Hangers
• Ethernet cable to connect to the internet
• Desk Lamp (non-halogen)
• UL-listed power strips
• Small microwave and/or small fridge (if assigned to 13th Street only)
• Parsons students should bring a plastic tarp to protect desks, tables and floors when working on art projects

Please DO NOT BRING:

• Hot plates, or George Foreman grills
• Candles
• Halogen lamps
• Drafting tables or easels that may be too large for your room

You’ll have your own mailbox in your hall, but we are not able to accept any mail or packages prior to your scheduled check-in date and time. Please note that many package carriers (ex. UPS) will allow you to ask that your packages be held and delivered on a specific date. Many items can be purchased upon arrival. You are encouraged to pack lightly and bring only the essentials.

Please remember that all residence halls are smoke free and that no pets / animals of any kind are allowed in the residence halls.


Once you get here…

You will have roommates or suitemates so consider them when making decision about the set up of your room/suite. Of course, each of you will have a desk, dresser, bed and wardrobe to yourself however it’s good to communicate about the set up of your space so that you start off on the right foot!

Talk to your RA. If they don’t get you first, seek them out! They’re here to help and want to make sure you have all the info you need to start off the year right. They will be holding a meeting and lots of fun events the first few weeks and throughout the year so you’ll definitely be seeing a lot of them.

Go to your orientation sessions. There is no better way to prepare yourself for the year than to learn as much as possible before you have the business of class to tend to… not to mention, there is a whole city waiting for you as well!


Check In Dates and Times

Upon your arrival please check in at the following residence hall location and time.

First-Time Freshmen and Freshmen Transfers:
Thursday, August 20: Students whose last name begins with A – G (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Thursday, August 20: Students whose last name begins with H – M (12 - 4 p.m.)
Friday, August 21: Students whose last name begin with N – T (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Friday, August 21: Students whose last name begin with U – Z (12 – 4 p.m.)

New Transfers, AAS and Graduate Students:
Sunday, August 23: Students assigned to William Street, Loeb and 20th Street residences (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Continuing Students:
Sunday, August 30: Students assigned to William Street, Loeb, 20th and 23rd Street residences (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

** To avoid long lines and waiting, please adhere to the dates and time listed above as this will help to make the check-in process run as smoothly as possible.

Have an unanswered question? Please refer to our website at http://www.newschool.edu/studentaffairs/housing or email us at MyHome@newschool.edu.

See you soon!