What’s Happening — September 2010
Metropolitan Campus
1 Wed.; Classes Begin, 8 a.m.
1 Wed.–30 Thu.; Art Exhibit, abstract paintings/mixed media by Mark Hopkins; Gallery, Edward Williams Hall, Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2449.
1 Wed.–10/1 Fri.; Art Exhibit, “No Boundaries,” works by Ruth Bauer Neustadter; University College Art Gallery, Room 11, University Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; 14 Tue.; Reception, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2801.
1 Wed.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House; Monmouth County Graduate Center, One Main Street, Suite 116, Eatontown, N.J., 11:30 a.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
1 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.
2 Thu.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House; Room 1129, Dickinson Hall, 11:30 a.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
2 Thu.; Symposium Videoconference, “Crossing Boundaries I: Literature, Art and Culture,” with J. Michael Adams, president; Cecil Abrahams, provost, FDU-Vancouver; James Gifford, English and director, University Core and Global Scholars (Van); Orion Kidder, English/film; Lindsay Parker, comparative literature; and Gudrun Dreher, English (all Van); Room 2245, Dickinson Hall, 12:30–7:30 p.m., free, for information e-mail lynda_kuit@fdu.edu.
2 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Informational Resources,” Kathleen Stein-Smith, head, Giovatto Library; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.
6 Mon.; Labor Day Holiday.
7 Tue.; Laptop/Mac Notebook Mandatory Refresh Program, sponsored by computing services; River House, by appointment only, to schedule an appointment and for information call 973-443-8528, for FDU faculty and staff only.
8 Wed.; Laptop/Mac Notebook Mandatory Refresh Program, sponsored by computing services; River House, byappointment only, to schedule an appointment and for information call 973-443-8528, for FDU faculty and staff only.
8 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.
8 Wed.; Fall 2010 New Graduate Business Student Orientation, for graduate business students (MBA, MS in accounting, MS in taxation) only, with faculty, department chairs, deans, sponsored by graduate business development; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 3–5:30 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8290 0r e-mail hamilton@fdu.edu.
9 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “The Next Generation of DNA Arrays,” Claude Gagna, adjunct associate professor, pathology/laboratory medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.
9 Thu.; Bus Trip, Broadway, N.Y.C., “American Idiot,” sponsored by student life; bus departs Student Union Building 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.
11 Sat.; Bus Trip, Ground Zero Memorial Site, N.Y.C.; bus departs Student Union Building 6 p.m., free, sign up at Information Booth, Student Union Building, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU community and invited guests only.
14 Tue.; Last Day for New Registrations and Final Drop/Add Changes.
14 Tue.; Laptop/Mac Notebook Mandatory Refresh Program, sponsored by computing services; River House, by appointment only, to schedule an appointment and for information call 973-443-8528, for FDU faculty and staff only.
14 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Managing Your Time for Success,” Deborah Mattei, psychological counselor, 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.
15 Wed.; Laptop/Mac Notebook Mandatory Refresh Program, sponsored by computing services; River House, byappointment only, to schedule an appointment and for information call 973-443-8528, for FDU faculty and staff only.
15 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.
15 Wed.; Workshop, “I Got My First Assignment— Now What!?” information on time management/study skills, college-level work, group collaboration, academic support resources on campus, seeking help from professors, Craig Mourton, assistant campus provost; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Giovatto Library, 2:30–4 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.
15 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.
15 Wed.; Latino Heritage Month Opening Ceremony, “Foods from the Region”; Multipurpose Room, Student Union Building, 8–10 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU community only.
16 Thu.; 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.
16 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Managing Your Time for Success,” Deborah Mattei, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room (Room 4), Lower Level, Giovatto Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
16 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Food-borne Illness Update,” Michael Cirigliano, group manager of microbiology, Unilever NA, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.
17 Fri.; Laptop/Mac Notebook Mandatory Refresh Program, sponsored by computing services; River House, by appointment only, to schedule an appointment and for information call 973-443-8528, for FDU faculty and staff only.
17 Fri.; Constitution Day Lecture, “What Right to Privacy?” Chris Rasmussen, history, sponsored by history/political/international studies; Room 208, Becton Hall, 3:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2473 or e-mail chrisr@fdu.edu.
18 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.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
18 Sat.; Bus Trip, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, N.Y.; bus departs Student Union Building noon, free, two guests 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.
20 Mon.; Laptop/Mac Notebook Mandatory Refresh Program, sponsored by computing services; River House, by appointment only, to schedule an appointment and for information call 973-443-8528, for FDU faculty and staff only.
20 Mon.; Financial Planning Certificate Program Open House; Room 1129, Dickinson Hall, 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8990.
21 Tue.; Laptop/Mac Notebook Mandatory Refresh Program, sponsored by computing services; River House, by appointment only, to schedule an appointment and for information call 973-443-8528, for FDU faculty and staff only.
21 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Effective Public Speaking,” Tina LoPonte, communication, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2245, DickinsonHall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
21 Tue.; Salsa Lesson, taught by professional instructors; Multipurpose Room, Student Union Building, 8–11 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU community only.
22 Wed.; Laptop/Mac Notebook Mandatory Refresh Program, sponsored by computing services; River House, by appointment only, to schedule an appointment and for information call 973-443-8528, for FDU faculty and staff only.
22 Wed.; Academic Convocation, includes Distinguished Faculty and Pillars of FDU awards; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, College at Florham, 2 p.m.; Reception follows, Hennessy Hall, free, for FDU community only.
22 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 Wed.; Bus Trip, New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, N.Y.; bus departs Student Union Building 5:30 p.m., $10 FDU faculty/staff/guests, $8 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.
23 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Effective Public Speaking,” Tina LoPonte, communication, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room (Room 4), Lower Level, Giovatto Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
23 Thu.; Presentation, “Project Pride: Inmates to Discuss Criminality and Prison Life”; Room 100, RobisonHall Annex, 2:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2465 or e-mail pjreynol@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.
23 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “How to Form Body Plan From a Single Cell; Gene Network in Embryonic Body PatternDevelopment,” Danyang Yu, biological sciences; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, call 201-692-2257.
23 Thu.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House; Monmouth County Graduate Center, One Main Street, Suite 116, Eatontown, N.J., 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
23 Thu.; Workshop, “Introduction to APA Format,” Kyoko Waseda-Hida, English, basics of APA formatting, practice exercises, avoiding plagiarism; Auditorium, Giovatto Library, 8:15–9:45 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.
24 Fri.; Casual Conversation in English, “Welcome,” non-native speakers practice spoken-language skills, guided by Jeanette Adams, University College; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Giovatto Library, 2:30–3:30 p.m., lunch served, free, for information call 201-692-2166 or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.
25 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.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
27 Mon.; 13th Annual Robert T. Shields/FDU Alumni Golf Outing, sponsored by Division III athletics and alumni relations; Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club, Livingston, N.J., registration/practice range 10 a.m., brunch 10:30 a.m.–noon, shotgun tee-off noon, cocktails 5 p.m., dinner/awards/silent auction follow, $330 per golfer, $1,300 foursomes, $100 cocktails/dinner only, $75 cocktails/dinner only for FDU young alumni (graduated in last five years), for sponsorship opportunities and information call 201-692-7006 or e-mail mrusso@fdu.edu.
28 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Public Speaking Anxiety,” Alice Mills, co-director, 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.
28 Tue.; Salsa Lesson, taught by professional instructors; Multipurpose Room, Student Union Building, 8–11 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU community only.
29 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.
29 Wed.; Third Annual Free Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic; Student Health Services Office, SUB, noon–6 p.m., first-come, first-served basis, free, FDU ID necessary, for information call 201-692-2437, for FDU community only.
29 Wed.; Workshop, “Beyond Wikipedia: Doing Real Research,” databases, search engines, online resources for academic research, Kathleen Stein-Smith, head, GiovattoLibrary; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, GiovattoLibrary, 2:30–4 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.
29 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.
30 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Public Speaking Anxiety,” Alice Mills, co-director, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room (Room 4), Lower Level, Giovatto Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.
30 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Heart-Brain Interactions,” John Pantazopoulos, cardiologist, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, N.J.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, call 201-692-2257.
