What’s Happening — March 2010
Metropolitan Campus
1 Mon.–26 Fri.; Art Exhibit, “Persistence of Vision,” oil paintings by Claudia Waters; Gallery, Edward Williams Hall, Mon.–Fri., 8:30a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; 7 Sun.; Opening Reception, 2–4:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2449.
1 Mon.–12 Fri.; Art Exhibit, “IDOL/IDYLL Figure and Landscape,” paintings and sculpture by Barbara Goodstein and Deborah Rosenthal; University College Art Gallery, Room 11, University Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2801.
2 Tue.; United Nations Pathways Videoconference, “The Important Role of Youth in the Future of the United Nations: Past Trends, Likely Future Developments,” with Patrick Sciarratta, executive director, Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Greenwich, Conn., presented by global learning in conjunction with The Ambassador’s Club at the United Nations; Room 1132, Continuing Education Suite, 10–11:30 a.m., free, for information call 973-443-8876.
2 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Spring Into Fitness,” Scott Fisher, director of recreational facilities, athletics, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2245, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
2 Tue.; Play, “The Vagina Monologues,” by Eve Ensler, benefitting Shelter Our Sisters, Hackensack, N.J., and City of Joy, Bukavu, Congo, directed by Ellen Spaldo, English, co-sponsored by MultiCultural Council, University Players and student life; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 8 p.m., $10, $5 FDU community/senior citizens 65+, tickets at Information Booth, Student Union Building, or at door, for information call 201-692-2231.
3 Wed.; Workshop, “Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism,” Catherine Parilla, English composition; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Weiner Library, 2–3:30 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.
3 Wed.; Personal Development Workshop, “Meditation and Mindfulness,” techniques to focus/destress, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Interfaith Chapel, 3–4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
4 Thu.; Discover Your Major Day, Business, experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 9:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.
4 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “Making Pregnancy Safer: Achieving Millennium Development Goal #5,” in observance of International Women’s Day (March 8), FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefing sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
4 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Spring Into Fitness,” Scott Fisher, director of recreational facilities, athletics; Instruction Room (Room 4), Lower Level, Weiner Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
4 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Fetal Origin of Adult Disease,” Francine Einstein, maternal/fetal medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University, Bronx, N.Y.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.
4 Thu.; FDU Club Networking Event, “Our Changing Business Climate,” keynote speaker Peter Weedfald, BS’75, president/chief marketing officer, Gen One Ventures LLC; Maggiano’s Little Italy, Shops at Riverside, Hackensack, N.J., 6–8 p.m., $30 (includes dinner), cash bar, registration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7013 or e-mail fine@fdu.edu.
5 Fri.; General Staff Meeting, “Greet, Eat and Meet,” pizza, soft drinks, potluck dessert table; Jeepers, Alumni Hall, noon–1:30 p.m., free.
6 Sat.; Financial Aid Workshop, “An Insider’s Guide to Applying for Aid for Students and Their Families”; Dickinson Hall, Sign-in/Continental Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Financial Aid Program and Campus Tour, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5533.
6 Sat.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
7 Sun.; Honors Convocation, exemplary students in academics, cocurricular activities, community service, leadership recognized; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, noon, free, for information call 201-692-2190.
7 Sun.; Annual International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Scholarship/Benefit Dinner, “Celebrating America’s Bounty of Regional Cuisines”; Park Avenue Club, Florham Park, N.J., cocktails 3–4:30 p.m., dinner 4:30–7 p.m., $65, for information call 201-692-7271.
9 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Public Speaking Anxiety,” Alice Mills, co-director of counseling, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2245, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
9 Tue.; Women’s History Month, Panel Discussion, “Metropolitan Women in the Age of Reality Television,” Caroline Manzo, “Real Housewives of New Jersey”; Victoria Nastri, manager of affiliate relations, MTV Network; Adenah Bayoh, BS’01, real-estate developer; Laura Occhipinti, founder/president, New Jersey Young Professionals; and Michelle Mercado, e-commerce executive, sponsored by student life; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 8 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2231.
10 Wed.; Information Session, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities, for parents and prospective students; Regional Center Office, Fifth Floor, Robison Hall, 10 a.m., free, limited seating, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 201-692-2087 or e-mail graceh@fdu.edu.
10 Wed.; Workshop, “Introduction to APA Format,” Kyoko Waseda-Hida, English; Auditorium, Weiner Library, 1:30–3 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.
10 Wed.; Personal Development Workshop, “Meditation and Mindfulness,” techniques to focus/destress, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Interfaith Chapel, 3–4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
10 Wed.; Women’s History Month, Poetry Readings, “Her Story,” sponsored by Nubian Ladies Making Vital Progress; Rutherford Room, Student Union Building, free, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU students only.
11 Thu.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities,internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
11 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “Water for a Healthy World: The Challenges of Producing Clean Water,” in observance of World Water Day (March 22), FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefing sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
11 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Public Speaking Anxiety,” Alice Mills, co-director of counseling, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room (Room 4), Lower Level, Weiner Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
11 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Female Reproductive Senescence: A Cerebral Event,” Genevieve Neal-Perry, obstetrics/gynecology and neuroscience, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University, Bronx, N.Y.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.
12 Fri.–14 Sun.; Play, “Sleeping Beauty,” by Kate Hawley, presented by Youth Conservatory of Garage Theatre Group; Becton Theater, Becton Hall, Fri.–Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.–Sun., 3 p.m., for ticket costs and information call 201-569-7710 or go to http://www.garagetheatre.org.
15 Mon.–19 Fri.; Spring Recess.
15 Mon.–4/30 Fri.; Art Exhibit, “Land-skips,” hybrid painting and photography by Anne Diggory; University College Art Gallery, Room 11, University Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2801.
17 Wed.; Personal Development Workshop, “Meditation and Mindfulness,” techniques to focus/destress, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Interfaith Chapel, 3–4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
22 Mon.; Classes Resume, 8 a.m.
23 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Assertiveness Training,” David Mednick, co-director of counseling, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2245, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
24 Wed.; TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling, Peter Contini, TIAA-CREF representative, sponsored by human resources; Room 3333, Dickinson Hall, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., by appointment, free, for appointment and information call 1-800-732-8353.
24 Wed.; Information Session, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities, for parents and prospective students; Regional Center Office, Fifth Floor, Robison Hall, 10 a.m., free, limited seating, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 201-692-2087 or e-mail graceh@fdu.edu.
25 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing in Observance of International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefing sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
25 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Assertiveness Training,” David Mednick, co-director of counseling, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2245, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
25 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Tree Interaction with the Urban Environment,” Carson Glaeser, independent consulting arborist, Glaeser Horticultural Consulting, Flushing, N.Y.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.
25 Thu.; Bus Trip, Broadway, N.Y.C., “The Lion King,” sponsored by student life; bus departs Student Union Building Circle 6 p.m., $20 FDU faculty/staff/guests, $15 FDU students, one guest per FDU faculty/staff/student, sign up at Information Booth, Student Union Building, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU community and invited guests only.
26 Fri.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
26 Fri.; English as a Second Language Conversational Lunch, “Women’s History Month,” non-native speakers practice spoken-language skills, guided by Jeanette Adams, University College; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Weiner Library, 2:30–3:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2166 or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDUcommunity only.
27 Sat.; Bus Trip, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, N.Y., sponsored by student life; bus departs Student Union Building Circle 11 a.m., bus free, attendees pay admission fee, one guest per FDU faculty/staff/student, sign up at Information Booth, Student Union Building, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU community and invited guests only.
29 Mon.–4/30 Fri.; Art Exhibit, oil paintings by Daniel Borlandelli; Gallery, Edward Williams Hall, Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; 4/18 Sun.; Opening Reception with Chamber Music Concert, 2–4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2449.
30 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Learning to Love Your Looks,” student counseling/psychological services staff, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room (Room 4), Lower Level, Weiner Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
31 Wed.; Lecture, “Two Approaches to Health Care Sustainability: National and Global,” Gorik Ooms, Fulbright scholar; Global Justice Fellow, Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.; and human rights lawyer, sponsored by global learning; Multipurpose Room, Student Union Building, 10:30 a.m.–noon, free, limited seating, RSVP necessary, to RSVP and for information call 201-692-7161 or e-mail dcvitan@fdu.edu.
31 Wed.; Spring 2010 Career Fair; Rothman Center, noon–4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2193.
31 Wed.; Personal Development Workshop, “Meditation and Mindfulness,” techniques to focus/destress, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Interfaith Chapel, 3–4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
31 Wed.; Faculty Workshop, “Building Better Writers in the Disciplines: Commenting on Student Writing,” Ellen Spaldo, English; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Weiner Library, 2–4 p.m., free, e-mail spaldo@fdu.edu at least two days in advance for workshop customization, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU faculty only.
31 Wed.; Workshop, “Advanced APA Format,” Kyoko Waseda-Hida, English; Auditorium, Weiner Library, 3:30–5 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.
31 Wed.; Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Open House, sponsored by nursing/allied health; Fourth Floor, Dickinson Hall, 5–6:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2882.
31 Wed.; Women’s History Month, Talk, “Influential African-American Women,” Melba Moore, R&B singer/actress, on her rise and fall from fame, interaction with figures active in anti-discrimination movement, sponsored by student life; Rutherford Room, Student Union Building, 9 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2231.
