What’s Happening — March 2012
Metropolitan Campus

1 Thu.–30 Fri.; Art Exhibit, acrylic on canvas by Mark Sharp; 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 Thu.–14 Wed.; Art Exhibit, paintings by Ashis Pahi, visiting artist, Hyderabad, India; 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.

1 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 or go to http://www.fdu.edu/s-caps, for FDU community only.

1 Thu.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group, reduce stress and improve concentration, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2230, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.

1 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Identification of Subtype-specific Breast Cancer Targets Using 3-D Culture Models,” Paraic Kenny, developmental/molecular biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Bronx, N.Y.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2389.

1 Thu.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House, program approved by American Bar Association; Room 1129, Dickinson Hall, 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or email paralegal@fdu.edu.

2 Fri.; General Staff Meeting, “Greet, Eat and Meet,” pizza, soft drinks, potluck dessert table; Jeepers, Alumni Hall, noon–1:30 p.m., free, for FDU faculty and staff only.

2 Fri.; Casual Conversation Workshop for Non-native Speakers of English, “Female Inventors,” guided by Jeanette Adams, University College; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Giovatto Library, 2:30–3:30 p.m., refreshments served, free, for information call 201-692-2166 or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.

4 Sun.; Annual Scholarship/Student Benefit Dinner, “From Farm to Table,” sponsored by International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management; Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, N.J., cocktails 3–4:30 p.m., dinner 4:30–7 p.m., $70, RSVP necessary, RSVP by 2/17 Fri., to RSVP and for information call 201-692-7271.

5 Mon.; Nursing Career Fair; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, noon–2 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2196, for FDU community only.

5 Mon.; Jeopardy (Board Game) @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

6 Tue.; Safe Spring Break Program, prevention information and activities; Lobby, Student Union Building, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU students only.

6 Tue.; Scrabble @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

6 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Cultivating Happiness: Positive Psychology,” Charles Imbimbo, 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 or go to http://www.fdu.edu/s-caps, for FDU community only.

6 Tue.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House, program approved by American Bar Association; Monmouth County Graduate Center, Suite 116, Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or email paralegal@fdu.edu.

7 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 email graceh@fdu.edu.

7 Wed.; Chess @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

7 Wed.; Workshop, “Introduction to APA Format,” Kyoko Waseda-Hida, University College; Auditorium, Giovatto Library, 8:15–9:45 p.m., free, for information email boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.

8 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Cultivating Happiness: Positive Psychology,” Charles Imbimbo, 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 or go to http://www.fdu.edu/s-caps, for FDU community only.

8 Thu.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group, reduce stress and improve concentration, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2230,Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.

8 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Importance of Glycoproteins in Bio-film Formations on Reverse Osmosis (RM) Membranes,” Harvey Winters, emeritus, biological studies; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2389.

10 Sat.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Dickinson Hall, registration 9:45 a.m., presentation 10 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.

12 Mon.–16 Fri.; Spring Recess.

12 Mon.; Jeopardy (Board Game) @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

13 Tue.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Dickinson Hall, registration 9:45 a.m., presentation 10 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.

13 Tue.; Scrabble @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

14 Wed.; Chess @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

15 Thu.–30 Fri.; Photography Exhibit, “Frames of India,” photographs of India by Indian photographers; University College Art Gallery, Room 11, University Hall, Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; 29 Wed.; Reception, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2801.

19 Mon.; Classes Resume, 8 a.m.

19 Mon.; Jeopardy (Board Game) @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

20 Tue.; Scrabble @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

20 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 or go to http://www.fdu.edu/s-caps, for FDU community only.

20 Tue.; Workshop, “Creating the MLA Works-Cited List,” Barbara Morris, University College; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Giovatto Library, 8:15–9:45 p.m., free, for information email boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.

21 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 email graceh@fdu.edu.

21 Wed.; Chess @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

22 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Assertiveness Training,” David Mednick, co-director of counseling, 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 or go to http://www.fdu.edu/s-caps, for FDU community only.

22 Thu.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group, reduce stress and improve concentration, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2230, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.

22 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Arsenic and Microbes in New Jersey,” Lily Young, environmental sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2389.

23 Fri.; Casual Conversation Workshop for Non-native Speakers of English, “The Language of Color,” guided by Jeanette Adams, University College; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Giovatto Library, 2:30–3:30 p.m., refreshments served, free, for information call 201-692-2166 or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.

26 Mon.; Jeopardy (Board Game) @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

27 Tue.; Scrabble @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

27 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Public Speaking Anxiety,” 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 or go to http://www.fdu.edu/s-caps, for FDU community only.

28 Wed.; TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling, Peter Contini, TIAA-CREF representative, sponsored by human resources; Room 3333, Dickinson Hall, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., free, by appointment, for appointment and information call 1-800-732-8353 or go http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc.

28 Wed.; Spring 2012 Career Fair; Rothman Center, noon–4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2196, for FDU community only.

28 Wed.; Chess @ Giovatto; Schwartz Reading Room, Giovatto Library, noon–2 p.m. and 6:30–10:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2653 or 201-692-2276, for FDU community only.

29 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Public Speaking Anxiety,” 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 or go to http://www.fdu.edu/s-caps, for FDU community only.

29 Thu.; Workshop, “Advanced APA Format”; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Giovatto Library, 3:30–5 p.m., free, for information email boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.

29 Thu.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group, reduce stress and improve concentration, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2230, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174, for FDU community only.

29 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Polyphenolic Constituents of Cranberry and Their Potential Role in Human Health,” Nicholi Vorsa, plant biology/pathology and director, Marucci Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension Center, Rutgers University, Chatsworth, N.J.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2389.

31 Sat.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Dickinson Hall, registration 9:45 a.m., presentation 10 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.