Draper Alumna Elizabeth Streb: Reading Tomorrow (8/12) at McNally Jackson

Draper alumna Elizabeth Streb (May 2008) has just published a new book entitled Streb: How to Become an Extreme Action Hero. She'll be reading from this new work at the McNally Jackson bookstore tomorrow, Thursday, August 12th, at 7:30 PM. Details are below. Congrats, Streb!

STREB: How to Become an Extreme Action Hero
Elizabeth Streb
Foreword by Anna Deavere Smith
Introduction by Peggy Phelan

"Fearlessness and intelligence combined--that is what makes Elizabeth Streb's work so potent and beautiful."

-Mikhail Baryshnikov-

You are cordially invited to a reading at 7:30pm on Thursday August 12th at:

McNally Jackson Books
(b/t Lafayette & Mulberry)
New York, NY 10012

Elizabeth Streb has been testing the potential of the human body since childhood. Can she fly? Can she run up walls? Can she break through glass? How fast can she go? Combining memoir and theory, Streb conveys how she became an extreme action choreographer, developing a form of movement that's more NASCAR than modern dance, more boxing than ballet. This book is for those who try or are willing to do just about anything to become a hero in their own way.

Freshkills Park seeks two Fall 2010 interns

The Freshkills Park team is seeking graduate students or qualified undergraduates to fill two internships for fall semester.

Position Title: Freshkills Park Communications and Special Events Intern

Responsibilities:
* Writing, editing and laying out the Freshkills Park newsletter
* Helping to coordinate and organize logistics for special on-and off-site events at various scales
* Conceptualizing and producing printed materials on constructed and natural features of the park
* Crafting and posting updates to our blog and web sites
* Opportunities to attend team meetings, interagency meetings and planning sessions

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
* Strong experience in writing and graphic design
* Experience or education in marketing and event coordination
* Experience with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
* Attention to detail
* An ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
* An interest in environmental studies and urban planning
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Position Title: Freshkills Park Green/Planning Research Intern

Responsibilities:
* Conducting research related to the continued planning of sections of the park
* Researching scientific institutional partners and potential sustainability project partners
* Assisting with grant research and writing
* Writing content for various park communications
* Acting as team representative at local talks and events centered around sustainability and planning
* Opportunities to attend team meetings, interagency meetings and planning session

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
* Attention to detail
* An ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
* An interest in urban planning, environmental sustainability, development and/or public affairs

The internship is unpaid. Graduate students preferred but qualified undergraduates are encouraged to apply.School credit possible depending on school requirements. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to raj.kottamasu@parks.nyc.gov.

STREB book reading -- 8/12

From Draper alumn Elizabeth Streb...

STREB: How to Become an Extreme Action Hero
Elizabeth Streb
Foreword by Anna Deavere Smith
Introduction by Peggy Phelan

"Fearlessness and intelligence combined-that is what makes Elizabeth Streb's work so potent and beautiful."
-Mikhail Baryshnikov

You are cordially invited to a reading at 7:30pm on Thursday August 12th at:
McNally Jackson Books
52 Prince St.
(b/t Lafayette & Mulberry)
New York, NY 10012
212.274.1160

Elizabeth Streb has been testing the potential of the human body since childhood. Can she fly? Can she run up walls? Can she break through glass? How fast can she go? Combining memoir and theory, Streb conveys how she became an extreme action choreographer, developing a form of movement that's more NASCAR than modern dance, more boxing than ballet. This book is for those who try or are willing to do just about anything to become a hero in their own way.

"Elizabeth courts danger, tricks the eye, and thrills the spirit. She is a dynamic force. She's superhuman. She's Superwoman."
-Trisha Brown, choreographer and visual artist

"In this inspiring and passionate book, ultra-tenacious Elizabeth shares with the reader some of her surrealist goals: leaving a room through the walls; never landing after jumping; and moving so fast that you stand still. Wow!"
- Philippe Petit, high wire artist-in-residence, Cathedral St. John the Divine

Draper Fall 2010 Orientation -- now with location information!

Fall 2010 Orientation and Start of Semester Party

Thursday, September 2, 2010
Introductions and Presentations start at 5:00 PM in Silver 207.Reception to follow orientation at Draper offices.

(Students can go directly to Silver, or meet at Draper before 5:00 and walk over to Silver with staff. A campus map is here: http://www.nyu.edu/footer/map.html)

Please join Draper faculty and staff on Thursday, September 2nd for our fall 2010 orientation. New and returning students will learn more about fall course offerings, upcoming events of interest, and important information about starting the semester. A reception will follow in the Draper offices.

RSVPs are appreciated; please email draper.program@nyu.edu to let us know if you will be joining us.