What’s Happening — May 2008
College at Florham
1 Thu.–6/7 Sat.; Photography Exhibit, “In the Presence of Nature: From Allendale to Africa,” works by Jerry Barrack in celebration of Green Day; College at Florham Library, Mon.–Thu., 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 2–10 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8515.
1 Thu.; Family Business Forum, “Small Brand Leadership: A Step-by-Step Approach to Defining and Delivering a Profitable Brand,” Ed Delia, president, Delia Associates, Whitehouse, N.J., sponsored by Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies; Forum, Rothman Institute, 8:30–11:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8880.
1 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “Access to Information and the Empowerment of People,” in observance of World Press Freedom Day, FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefings sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
1 Thu.; Provost’s Pizza, for FDU faculty/staff; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), noon–1:30 p.m., free.
2 Fri.; Conference and Expo, “Growing the Next Generation of Green Ventures,” panel and roundtable discussions, “New Jersey’s Response to Global Warming and the Emerging Green Technology Revolution,” luncheon speakers Upendra Chivukula, deputy speaker, New Jersey Assembly, and Adam Zellner, director of policy, Office of Gov. Jon Corzine, “Making Money and Saving the World,” closing keynote speaker Govi Rao, chairman/chief executive officer, Lighting Science Group, co-hosted by FDU’s Sustainable Business Incubator in association with New Jersey Institute of Technology, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) and other organizations; Hartman Lounge and Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 8 a.m.–4 p.m., networking reception and green enterprise showcase follow, $75, $35 nonprofit, $25 faculty, $15 students, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://www.invention2venture.org/greenventures08 .
3 Sat.; Spring Conference, “Supervision and Its Vicissitudes,” examining supervision in psychoanalysis, John Duryee, psychology and associate dean, Contemporary Center for Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies (CCAPS), co-sponsored by CCAPS and Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy of New Jersey; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), registration 9:30 a.m., conference, 10 a.m.–noon, $30 CCAPS candidates, $40 faculty/others, FDU students free with valid ID, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8561.
3 Sat.; Undergraduate Spring 2008 Information Session; Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617 .
5 Mon.; Undergraduate Spring 2008 Information Session; Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617 .
6 Tue.; Senior Thesis Film Screenings, by visual/performing arts students; Clearview Headquarters Ten Theaters, Morristown, N.J., 7 p.m., $3.
7 Wed.; Undergraduate Spring 2008 Information Session; Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617 .
7 Wed.; Information Session, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities, for parents and prospective students; Regional Center Office, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 1 p.m., free, limited seating, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 201-692-2087 or e-mail graceh@fdu.edu.
7 Wed.; Family Law Seminar, Jeffrey Jablonski, paralegal studies and partner, Gillespie, Gillespie & Jablonski, Kearny, N.J., sponsored by paralegal studies; Fort Monmouth Graduate Extension Center, Eatontown, N.J., 6:30 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
7 Wed.–11 Sun.; Play, “The Graduate,” presented by visual/performing arts, directed by Stephen Hollis, theater and director, theater arts; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, Wed.–Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m., 9 Fri., 11 a.m. (for high school students); $10, $5 FDU community/students/senior citizens 65+, up to 30 free tickets available per high $10, $5 FDU community/students/senior citizens 65+, for tickets/information call 973-443-8644 ext. 4.
7 Wed.; 10th Annual Richard M. Clarke Distinguished Entrepreneurial Lecture and 2008 New Jersey Student (Collegiate) Entrepreneur Awards Program, speaker, Elizabeth Christopherson, executive director, New Jersey Network (NJN) Public Television and Radio, and president, NJN Foundation for Public Broadcasting, Inc.; undergraduate student entrepreneurs from New Jersey/New York/Connecticut/Delaware recognized, sponsored by Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), reception 6 p.m., awards ceremony 6:45 p.m., lecture 7:15 p.m., free, registration necessary by 2 Fri., for registration and information call 973-443-842 or e-mail rothman@fdu.edu.
8 Thu.; Undergraduate Degree Information Session for Adult Learners, Anita Rivers, director, adult/part-time admissions, Adult Learner Center, and Janette Shurdom, administrative director, undergraduate programs/student services, Silberman College; Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 6–8 p.m., free, RSVP necessary, to RSVP go to http://www.fdu.edu/achieve, for information call 201-692-7346.
8 Thu.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House, program approved by American Bar Association; Fort Monmouth Graduate Extension Center, Eatontown, N.J., 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
9 Fri.; Campus Council Meeting; Sammartino Room, Student Center, 2:30 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8533.
10 Sat.; Last Day of Classes.
10 Sat.; Undergraduate Spring 2008 Information Sessions; Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617 .
12 Mon.–16 Fri.; Final Examinations.
13 Tue.; Undergraduate Spring 2008 Information Session; Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617 .
14 Wed.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House, program approved by American Bar Association; Danforth Hall, 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
15 Thu.; Undergraduate Spring 2008 Information Session; Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617 .
15 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing in Observance of the International Day of the Family, FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefings sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
15 Thu.; Seminar, “The People Side of Your Small Business,” co-sponsored by Rothman Institute’s Female Entrepreneurs’ Alliance and New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) Women’s Business Center; Forum, Rothman Institute, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., $25, $18.75 NJAWBO members, free FDU community, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8880.
15 Thu.; Financial Planning Program Open House; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8990.
16 Fri.; Institute for Sustainable Enterprise/Center for Human Resource Management Studies (ISE/CHRMS) Breakfast Seminar, “Partnering with Stakeholders for Competitive Advantage: Case Studies and Their Impact on the Corporate Profit and Loss,” Bryan Thomlinson, founder/president, Our Community Works, Inc., sponsored by ISE/CHRMS; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 7:30–9:30 a.m., $35, free FDU community and ISE/CHRMS partners, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8577.
18 Sun.; New York Piano Society Concert, featuring Henri Delbeau, award-winning pianist and inpatient internist, assistant medicine residency program director and inpatient ward director, Long Island Jewish Hospital, co-sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Science and New York Piano Society; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 12:30 p.m. (doors open at 11:30 a.m.), free, for information call 973-443-8661, 800-862-4630, ext. 48 or 609-937-9239.
20 Tue.; Fairleigh Dickinson University 65th Commencement Ceremony; Izod Center, East Rutherford, N.J., 10 a.m., free, for information call 201-692-2190 or visit http://www.fdu.edu/commencement .
21 Wed.; TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling, Peter Contini, TIAA-CREF representative, sponsored by human resources; Rice Lounge, New Academic Building, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., by appointment, free, for appointment and information call 1-877-658-4221.
22 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefings sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
22 Thu.; Seminar, “Branding Like the Big Boys,” co-sponsored by Rothman Institute’s Female Entrepreneurs’ Alliance and New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) Women’s Business Center; Forum, Rothman Institute,10 a.m.–1 p.m., $25, $18.75 NJAWBO members, free FDU community, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8880.
26 Mon.; Memorial Day Holiday.
27 Tue.–7/5 Sat.; Summer Session I.
28 Wed.; Workshop, “Disney Keys to Excellence,” exclusive look at “business behind magic” from Disney World insiders, co-sponsored by Fairleigh Dickinson University in partnership with Solution Infusion; Student Center, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., $424, discounted rates for FDU community, registration necessary, for registration and information call 877-544-2384, e-mail registrations@keysUS.com or go to http://www/keysnj.com .
29 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing in Observance of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefings sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
29 Thu.; Seminar, “Penny-pinching: How to Market Your Company on a Dime,” co-sponsored by Rothman Institute’s Female Entrepreneurs’ Alliance and New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) Women’s Business Center; Forum, Rothman Institute, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., $25, $18.75 NJAWBO members, free FDU community, registration necessary, for registration/information call 973-443-8880.
29 Thu.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House, program approved by American Bar Association; Fort Monmouth Graduate Extension Center, Eatontown, N.J., 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
30 Fri.; Memorial Day Holiday Makeup Day.
