What’s Happening — December 2009
Metropolitan Campus

1 Tue.–1/15 Fri.; Art Exhibit, “Retrospective,” paintings and drawings by Florence Hurewitz; 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 Tue.–4 Fri.; Group Art Exhibit/Slide Presentation, “Skull,” skulls as subject throughout art history; 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 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Sleeping Cures,” Kathleen Azzaro, psychological counselor and substance-abuse educator, 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.

2 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.

2 Wed.; Workshop, “Business Memos and E-mail Etiquette,” Mark Bayarsky, Petrocelli College, presented by career development in collaboration with Metro Writing Studio; 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.

3 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “Keep the Promise: Stop AIDS — Search for a Cure,” 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 (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.

3 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Sleeping Cures,” Kathleen Azzaro, psychological counselor and substance-abuse educator, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room, Weiner Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174.

3 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Human Organ Transplants,” Mark Hardy, Auchincloss professor of surgery; vice chairman and residency program director, department of surgery; and director emeritus, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Transplant Center; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.

3 Thu.; Bus Trip, Broadway, N.Y.C., “White Christmas,” 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.

3 Thu.; Knightscapes Decemberfest, guest speaker, debut of Knightscapes fall issue, free print editions, readings from current issue, raffle; Metropolitan Club, Alumni Hall, 8 p.m., free, for information e-mail knightscapes54@gmail.com or ccharuk@student.fdu.edu.

4 Fri.; General Staff Meeting, “Greet, Eat and Meet,” pizza, soft drinks, potluck dessert table; Jeepers, Alumni Hall, noon–30 p.m., free.

4 Fri.; English as a Second Language Conversational Lunch, “Female Inventors,” non-native speakers practice spoken-language skills, guided by Jeanette Adams, University College; Metro Writing Studio, Weiner 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.

5 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.

8 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Think About What You’re Thinking About,” cognitive techniques to improve your mood, Heidi Ison, 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.

8 Tue.; Parenting Workshop, “Helping Children Cope with Anxiety in an Uncertain World,” Andrew Eisen, psychology and director, Child Anxiety Disorders Clinic, sponsored by psychology; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 6:30–9 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2593 or e-mail eisen@fdu.edu.

9 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 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “Speak Up, Say No: End Corruption Now!” 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 (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.

10 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Think About What You’re Thinking About,” cognitive techniques to improve your mood, Heidi Ison, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room,Weiner Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174.

10 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Nematode Behavior,” Nathan Schroeder, postdoctoral associate, Barr Lab, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.

10 Thu.; Autism Workshop, “The Changing Face of Autism: New Data, New Ideas and the ASRS,” Sam Goldstein, assistant clinical instructor, psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine, sponsored by psychology; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, registration 8 a.m., workshop 9 a.m.–noon, $10, free FDU faculty/staff/students, send check payable to FDU to Amy Abboud, School of Psychology, T-WH1-01, 1000 River Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, preregistration available, for preregistration and information call 201-692-2300 or e-mail abboud@fdu.edu.

12 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.

14 Mon.; Last Day of Classes, Fall Semester.

15 Tue.; Reading/Snow Makeup Day.

16 Wed.–22 Tue.; Final Examinations.

17 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “May I Ask a Question Series?” 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 (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.

17 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.

23 Wed.; Semester Ends, 11 p.m.

24Thu.–25 Fri.; Christmas Holiday; campus closed.

28 Mon.–30 Wed.; Campus Closed.

31 Thu.; New Year’s Holiday; campus closed.