The New School’s Clothesline Project 2012

We are proud to announce The New School’s Clothesline Project 2012. You may have noticed the t-shirts hanging in the Stuyvesant Park Residence Hall Lobby, if not, take a look! The Clothesline, beginning in 1990 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, has become a national awareness campaign about sexual assault and domestic violence. The New School has participated for several years, but this is the first year it is located in our residence halls.

2012 Clothesline Project Display at Stuyvesant Park Residence

By creating The Clothesline Project at The New School we encourage residents to tell their story in their own unique way, using words and/or artwork to decorate the shirt. Once finished, it then hangs on the clothesline. This very action serves many purposes. It acts as an educational tool for those who come to view the Clothesline; it becomes a healing tool for anyone who made a shirt - by hanging the shirt on the line, survivors, friends and family can literally turn their back on some of that pain of their experience and walk away; finally it allows those who are still suffering in silence to understand that they are not alone.

If you are a survivor of sexual assault and/or domestic violence, you are not alone, and help is available. Reaching out for help can be difficult, but it is the most important step in taking care of yourself and beginning the healing process.

As a New School student you may contact any of the following offices:

• Student Health Services, Counseling Services 
- Telephone: 212.229.1671, option 1
• Student Support and Crisis Management - Telephone: 212.229.5900 x3189 or x3710
• Housing - Your RAs, HRs, GHC’s and RHD’s are all prepared to advocate for any resident who has survived violence, and can help you contact other resources on campus.

The city also has resources for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors;

• Safe Horizon: Rape and Sexual Assault Hotline - 212.227.3000

• Safe Horizon: New York City Domestic Violence Hotline - 800.621.4673

• NYC Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project - 212.714.1141

If you would like to make a shirt to add to the project please contact student health services at wellness@newschool.edu.

Please take a moment to notice the t-shirts around campus, educate yourselves on the issues surrounding intimate partner violence, and then help us to continue to be a university that will not tolerate sexual assault or domestic violence.

Nutritionist at The New School

Did you know that for a limited time we have a nutritionist available to all New School Students (who have paid the SHS fee)?


This is free of charge and open to all students who have paid the SHS fee. If you are new to SHS, you will need to fill out paperwork to open a medical record if you haven't already done so.

Day of Wellness THIS Sunday!

Looking for a way to release some of your

pent-up stress/energy/boredom? Come to the Day of Wellness! We will be holding free workshops all day featuring techniques to easily make you feel more relaxed and centered. Workshops include yoga, tai chi, art therapy, gyrokinesis, and meditation. There will also be henna tattoos, massages, running form assessments, make-your-own trail mix, and much more!

Wear something comfortable and easy to move in. Come early for warm-ups and stretching (so important!), and to sign up for free massages (first come, first served). Healthy snacks and drinks will be provided.

Write this down and get excited!:

Day of Wellness

October 24th

55 w13th St, 2nd floor

12pm-5pm

Co-sponsored by the New You Peer Health Advocates, Health Education, and the Office of Recreation & Intramural Sports

DON'T FORGET!

A guided group meditation is health on during Fall, 2010 on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm in the Loeb basement lounge. All New School students are welcome to drop in. The meditation may include breath 7 body awareness, relaxation techniques and/or metta (loving kindness) practices, and includes time for reflection. The group is appropriate for absolute beginners as well as more advanced practitioners.

No swine flu for you.... tips on staying healthy.

As you know, the H1N1 virus (swine flu) is something to take seriously. While The New School has properly planned for this flu season to be a tougher one than most, here are some things that you can do to stay healthy and prevent it from hitting home.

1. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing and discard any tissues used.
2. Wash those hands! Before you eat, when you get off the subway, after class.... and of course after you cough or sneeze. Ensure that you're washing them with soap and warm water and wash for at least 20 seconds.
3. Use the hand sanitizing stations around campus and keep a small bottle with you for when you can't get to a sink.
4. Avoid spreading germs by not touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
5. Sanitize your room often. You and your roommates, your friends and their guests... everyone is touching everything so take precautions by wiping down doorknobs, keyboards, telephones, fridge and microwave handles and anything else used frequently.
6. Get a flu shot! Your regular physician or Student Health Services at The New School has more information about getting a flu shot this season.
7. Stay informed! The flu is spread by from person-to-person by coughing or touching those who are sick. If you have questions check out New School Student Health Services where you'll find information on what to do if you're sick and how to manage your anxiety.