Event
MayFest
May 1, 2023 - May 5, 2023
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate the end of the academic year at MayFest 2023.
This long-standing New York Tech tradition, featuring events on both the Long Island and New York City campuses, is hosted by the Office of Student Life, in collaboration with various student organizations.
For more information, contact Hannah Berling at hberling@nyit.edu or Anthony White at awhite16@nyite.edu.
Calendar of Events
Monday, May 1
Scavenger Hunt 1
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: New York City campus
Go on a hunt for hidden paw prints on campus, and bring them to Student Life to redeem for a prize! Clues will be posted on the Student Life Instagram each day of the hunt. Follow @nytechlife_nyc for more information.
Karaoke
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: 16 W. 61st St., first-floor lounge, New York City campus
Come belt out some songs to start MayFest Week. Join us in the 16 W. 61st St. first-floor lounge. Lyrics will be displayed on the giant screen, and everyone is welcome to pick up a mic and sing along!
Tuesday, May 2
Indoor Laser Tag
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: 16 W. 61st St., 11th-floor auditorium, New York City campus
Come to the 11th floor auditorium, suit up, and take on fellow students in games of laser tag! Dive behind inflatable barriers and lead your team to victory. Register now on CampusGroups.
Final Roar
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Orso Café, Long Island campus
Graduating in May? Don’t forget to sign up for Final Roar. Join the Office of Student Life and the Office of Alumni Relations in celebration of New York Tech's Long Island graduating senior class. Make a gift of $20.23 to the Senior Class Gift Fund and you’ll receive a limited-edition spirit box as our thank you. It's a great way to kick-start your alumni experience. Register now on CampusGroups.
Wednesday, May 3
Scavenger Hunt 2
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: New York City campus
Go on a hunt for hidden paw prints on campus, and bring them to Student Life to redeem for a prize! Clues will be posted on the Student Life Instagram each day of the hunt. Follow @nytechlife_nyc for more information.
Final Roar Senior Toast
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
16 W 61st St., 11th-floor auditorium
Come and join us to celebrate graduating students on their impending graduation! Join our party atmosphere with a DJ, photo booth, mocktails, cap decorating, and more!
Thursday, May 4
MayFest Carnival
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: SAC Field, Long Island campus
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate the end of the academic year and enjoy games, rides, food, music, and great prizes.
Return of the Street Fair!
Time: noon – 4 p.m.
Location: W. 61st St., Between Broadway and Columbus Ave., New York City campus
Join us outside on West 61st St. for the return of the NYC Street Fair!
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CAB Presents: Mentalist Eric Dittelman
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 16 W. 61st St., 11th-floor auditorium, New York City campus
Join the Campus Activities Board for a performance by comedic mentalist Eric Dittelman! Often known only by his surname, Dittelman combines amazing mind reading with stand-up and improv comedy. In 2012, he blew audiences away as the first-ever mind reader on NBC's America's Got Talent, where he was a season 7 Top Ten finalist and judges' favorite. He has since appeared on Ellen, Live with Kelly and Ryan, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us. He’s also been featured in Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, and The National Enquirer. Register now on CampusGroups.
Friday, May 5
Scavenger Hunt 3
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: New York City campus
Go on a hunt for hidden paw prints on campus, and bring them to Student Life to redeem for a prize! Clues will be posted on the Student Life Instagram each day of the hunt. Follow @nytechlife_nyc for more information.
ROOTS Fashion Show
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: 16 W. 61st St., first-floor lounge, New York City campus
Come celebrate fashion, culture, and technology at the annual ROOTS fashion show. See fashions created by up-and-coming designers as well as pieces constructed by New York Tech students. Register now on CampusGroups.
MayFest is spearheaded by the Office of Student Life. We would like to acknowledge these departments and organizations for their collaboration and support in making this week possible:
- The Office of the Provost
- Student Government Association
- Campus Activities Board
- ROOTS
- Society of Women Engineers
- American Medical Student Association
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers