Calendar - NYU Stern

Find your Place in The Stern Village
The Stern Village is stronger when we connect, contribute, and grow together. Open to everyone, our community groups and committees provide faculty and staff with opportunities to learn, collaborate, share experiences, build relationships, and strengthen our sense of community across Stern. Find Your Place in The Stern Village

Solitude & Stories Book Giveaway
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | While Supplies Last
Location: KMC 11th Floor, Outside the Elevators
The Office of Stern Life’s Solitude & Stories Book Club is giving away a special assortment of books featured in past book club conversations. Stop by the 11th floor of KMC and pick up a complimentary book to add to your fall reading list. Books are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No registration required.

SternPride Welcome Back Happy Hour
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 5:15–6:30 PM ET
Location: The Half Pint/Ernie’s Bar, 76 W 3rd Street, New York, NY 10012
The SternPride Affinity Group invites LGBTQIA+ faculty, staff, and allies to kick off the academic year with an evening of community and connection. Reconnect with colleagues, meet new members of the Stern community, and celebrate the start of another year together. The first 20 attendees will receive a complimentary drink ticket. Open to faculty and staff only.

NYU Portraits: Where Social Change Meets the Stage
Thu. Sept 10 at 7:00 p.m. ET
NYU Portraits is an annual, performance-based event featuring a dynamic cast of student and celebrity performance artists, speakers, and trailblazers. This NYU tradition is a vibrant and exciting showcase where historical and contemporary movements for social change come together on stage.
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NYU 9/11 Day of Service
Date & Time: Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ET
Location: Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, NYU Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, 4th Floor
As NYU commemorates the 25th anniversary of September 11, join members of the University community for a Day of Service and Remembrance. Volunteers will help pack meals for local residents who rely on food assistance, transforming a day of reflection into an opportunity to serve others and strengthen our community. Register Here

Echoes & Reflections: A 9/11 Commemoration and Story-Sharing Workshop
Date & Time: Friday, September 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET
Location: NYU Kimmel Center, Room 914
Mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a special NYU community experience exploring how we remember the past and pass memories to future generations. Hosted by NYU Steinhardt’s Verbatim Performance Lab, the workshop will feature guided conversations, story sharing, and a collaborative artistic project exploring history, memory, and connection. Register Here

Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business Cohort 10 Orientation
Date: September 13–15, 2026
The Office of Stern Life welcomes Cohort 10 of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program for an immersive orientation focused on business education, leadership, community, and entrepreneurial growth.

NYU Stern Muslim Affinity Group Welcome Event
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 PM | Tisch 412/413
Join the Muslim Affinity Group at NYU Stern for a welcome gathering to connect, build community, and get to know one another. The event will include an introduction to the group, open conversation, and an opportunity to connect with colleagues over lunch. Open to the entire NYU Stern community. Lunch will be served. Register HERE!

APIDA: Mid-Autumn Festival Afternoon Tea
Date & Time: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 2:30–3:30 PM ET
Location: KMC 6-130 Conference Room
The APIDA Employee Resource Group invites staff and faculty to kick off the academic year and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us. While the holiday’s customs, stories, and traditions may vary across the Asian diaspora, they are united by a shared gratitude for the full moon, bountiful harvest, and gathering with loved ones. Learn more here. Reconnect with colleagues and meet new members over mooncakes, light snacks, and tea! Email the co-chairs to be included in the calendar invite and listserv. Sally Luong: sl7981@stern.nyu.edu | Sindy Liu: sl11422@stern.nyu.edu | William Liao: wl649@stern.nyu.edu | Open to: Faculty & Staff

Stern Community Library
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Tisch 4th Floor (outside T415 in the KMC-Tisch crossover) and KMC 6th Floor
Experience Stern in a new way—pick up a book, discover a new perspective, and connect with our community through reading. Visit one of the Stern Community Library Book Boxes and explore this month’s featured selection, Kin by Tayari Jones. To donate a book or get involved, contact the EDGE Committee at EDGE@stern.nyu.edu.

Stern Pre-College Programs
Location: Online and In Person
The Office of Stern Life offers immersive webinars and an in-person institute introducing students to core business fields, career pathways, and real-world skills through interactive, college-style learning. Explore, discover, and build what’s next.

Coming Together: A Community Conversation
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 PM ET | Community Lunch: 12-1230
Location: NYU Stern School of Business
Join the Office of Stern Life for a community conversation facilitated by Michael Posner, Jerome Kohlberg Professor of Ethics and Finance and Director of the Center for Business and Human Rights at NYU Stern, featuring Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, Executive Director of the Bronfman Center for Jewish Life and University Chaplain at NYU, and Faiyaz Jaffer, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU and University Chaplain. Together, they will explore developments in the Middle East and how this broader context is being experienced within New York City, NYU, and our own communities. The conversation will offer perspectives from Jewish and Muslim community leaders while creating space to consider how we listen across differences, strengthen understanding, and continue building community together. All members of the NYU Stern community are welcome. Lunch will be served.
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Date & Time: Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 PM ET (Zoom)
For our 30th Solitude & Stories conversation, the Office of Stern Life invites the Stern community to explore how to make more room for joy this fall. This time, instead of a book, we invite you to read “How the Busiest People Find Joy,” a Harvard Business Review article coauthored by Salvatore Affinito, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at NYU Stern, with Leslie Perlow and Sari Mentser of Harvard Business School. Join Dr. Victor Mullins and Professor Sal for an engaging conversation about intentionally creating more joy and satisfaction in our lives. REGISTER FOR OUR ZOOM TALK ON OCTOBER 29.

The Brazil Experience: Leadership, Culture, and Business in a Global Economy
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Location: NYU Stern School of Business
Save the date for a special Stern experience exploring Brazil through the lenses of leadership, culture, innovation, and global business. More details and registration information coming soon.

Future Business Leaders Webinar Series – Fall 2026
Dates: Saturdays, November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 (Virtual)
High school students are invited to explore business disciplines, career pathways, and real-world skills through four interactive Saturday learning experiences. More details and registration information coming soon.

Solitude & Stories #31: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 PM ET (Zoom)
Read at your own pace between now and November 25, then join the Office of Stern Life for our 31st Solitude & Stories Book Club as we explore Toni Morrison’s acclaimed Song of Solomon. Through the unforgettable journey of Macon “Milkman” Dead III, Morrison weaves a powerful story of family, ancestry, identity, race, love, and belonging—and what we discover about ourselves when we uncover the stories that came before us. Grab your lunch and join Dr. Victor Mullins for a thoughtful virtual conversation. All are welcome—including those who have not finished the book. Register for the Zoom Conversation and Start Reading

Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business Cohort 10 Graduation
Date: Monday–Tuesday, December 7–8, 2026
NYU Stern will celebrate the accomplishments of Cohort 10 of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program as participants complete their program journey and celebrate their growth as entrepreneurs and business leaders. More details coming soon.

Solitude & Stories #32: If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | 12:30–1:30 PM ET (Zoom)
Read at your own pace between now and December 22, then join the Office of Stern Life for our 32nd Solitude & Stories Book Club featuring Jonathan Escoffery’s If I Survive You. Set in Miami and centered on a Jamaican American family, this inventive, funny, and deeply human collection of interconnected stories explores family, race, immigration, identity, belonging, ambition, and the sometimes messy journey of figuring out where—and with whom—we belong. Grab your lunch and join Dr. Victor Mullins for our final Solitude & Stories conversation of 2026. All are welcome—including those who have not finished the book. Register for the Zoom Conversation and start reading.

Future Business Leaders Webinar Series – Winter 2027
Date: January 2027 (Virtual)
High school students are invited to explore business disciplines, career pathways, and real-world skills through interactive, college-style learning experiences led by the NYU Stern community. Save the date—session dates, topics, and registration information coming soon.

Fireside Chat & Luncheon with Professor Jared Watson
Date: February 2027 | Date & Time TBD
Location: NYU Stern School of Business
Save the date for a special fireside chat and luncheon with Jared Watson, Assistant Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern. Join the Stern community for an engaging conversation exploring his research, insights, and perspectives on marketing and business. More details and registration information coming soon.

NYU Stern Women’s Luncheon & Keynote
Date: March 2027 | Date & Time TBD
Location: NYU Stern School of Business
Save the date for the NYU Stern Women’s Luncheon & Keynote, bringing the Stern community together for an inspiring conversation centered on leadership, achievement, and impact. More details, featured speaker, and registration information coming soon.

Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business Cohort 11 Orientation
Date: Wednesday–Friday, March 10–12, 2027
NYU Stern welcomes Cohort 11 of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program for an immersive orientation focused on business education, leadership, community, and entrepreneurial growth. More details coming soon.

Research Across Differences Conference
Date: April 2027 | Date & Time TBD
Location: NYU Stern School of Business
Save the date for the Research Across Differences Conference, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and members of the Stern community for dialogue and learning across perspectives and disciplines. More details and registration information coming soon.

Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) Experience in Alabama
Date: April 2027 | Dates TBD
Join NYU Stern for a special learning experience in Alabama with Professor Jennifer Wynn focused on the work of the Equal Justice Initiative, history, justice, leadership, and reflection. More details coming soon.

Future Business Leaders Webinar Series – Spring 2027
Date: April 2027 (Virtual)
High school students are invited to explore business disciplines, career pathways, and real-world skills through interactive, college-style learning experiences. Session dates, topics, and registration information coming soon.

The Office of Stern Life is currently collaborating with our partners to plan an exciting and engaging 2026–2027 event season. We look forward to bringing you a dynamic lineup of programs, traditions, and opportunities that foster connection, community, and school spirit. Stay tuned for more details in the months ahead—we can't wait to share what's in store!

Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business Cohort 11 Graduation
Date: Tuesday–Wednesday, June 8–9, 2027
NYU Stern will celebrate Cohort 11 of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program as participants complete their journey and celebrate their growth, accomplishments, and continued development as entrepreneurs and business leaders. More details coming soon.

EMBA DC Program
Date: Friday–Sunday, June 4–6, 2027 (Tentative) (TimeCal.net)
Save the date for a potential NYU Stern Executive MBA experience in Washington, DC. Additional details will be shared once participation is confirmed.