Students living off-campus will be in the spotlight starting today, which is the start of Commuter Appreciation Week. The programming, sponsored by the Off-Campus Student Council and NYU Student Resource Center, is designed to give commuters a chance to unwind before finals.
CAS junior Ammara Afzaal, along with co-organizer and Stern sophomore Irina Burdeynik, expect a positive turnout. Tickets for the newest event, the Sunset Cruise, have already sold out.
Burdynik said, "We've changed the content of each event to make it more wholesome, pleasing and enjoyable."
Below are a few events scheduled for the week:
Monday:
Spa Day, 12 to 3 p.m., Commuter Lounge — Students can escape the fast-paced New York life at the Commuter Lounge to listen to music and enjoy massages given by the Student Health Center's Stressbusters.
Tuesday:
Commuter Luncheon, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Rosenthal Pavilion — The last commuter luncheon honors co-sponsors, volunteers and student leaders for their contributions throughout the year.
Torch, 6 to 8 p.m., Presidential Suite — Torch is re-uniting first-year commuters with their commuter assistants to celebrate the completion of their freshman year.
Wednesday:
Comm*unity Bake Sale, 12 to 3 p.m., Kimmel Grand Staircase — The bake sale is a fundraising event for Comm*unity, a group of freshmen students who participate in Alternative Spring Break and perform community service throughout the year.
Carnival, 5 to 8 p.m., Commuter Lounge — A "mini Coney Island," the night will include game booths, popcorn, cotton candy machines and caricature artists.
Friday:
Commuter and Alumni Brunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Commuter Lounge — The brunch will be a chance for commuter students to meet NYU alumni and voice their opinions on the NYU 2031 plan.
Sunset Cruise, 7 p.m., Pier 61 — The newest event this year, the Sunset Cruise is a chance for NYU students to let down their hair and enjoy a night filled with good food, great music and lots of fun while sailing around the city.
