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Community Programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University is eager to interact with the larger community
and to share resources and expertise. Here are a variety of initiatives
that have proven to be valuable to the community.
Art Galleries
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All University galleries are free and open to the public.
Call for information regarding the current exhibit and gallery hours.
- The Library Gallery
- 285 Madison Avenue
- Madison, N.J.
- College at Florham
- (201) 443-8532
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- Edward Williams Hall Gallery
- 150 Kotte Place
- Hackensack, N.J.
- Metropolitan Campus
- (201) 692-2449
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- University College Gallery
- Becton Hall
- River Road
- Teaneck, N.J.
- Metropolitan Campus
- (201) 692-2801
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Center for Psychological Services
Located on FDU's Metropolitan Campus, the Center
for Psychological Services is a University-based facility with
the combined goal of serving the regional community through quality
and affordable programs and the advancement of the practice of psychology
through excellence in research, service and professional training.
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139 Temple Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-692-2645
Dr. Linda A. Reddy, Director
LReddy2271@aol.com
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Chaine des Rotisseurs
The U.S. National Office of the Chaine des Rotisseurs has relocated its headquarters to the College at Florham campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University. The Chaine has provided significant room in its new building for the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management’s offices, conference rooms and classroom space.
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Chaine des Rotisseurs
Chaine House at Fairleigh Dickinson University
285 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940-1099
Telephone: 973.360.9200
Fax: 973.360.9330 |
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Community Service/Volunteerism
FDU is firmly committed to encouraging community service and volunteerism
on the part of its faculty, staff and students. This includes volunteer
referrals and activities, the development of service components for courses
and federal community work study. Another initiative introduces volunteerism
into FDU's Freshman Seminar curriculum. Efforts also are made to match
faculty, staff and students interested in becoming involved on an individual
basis to organizations which rely on volunteers.
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Florham Institute for Lifelong Learning (FILL)
The Florham Institute for Lifelong Learning of FDU's College at Florham was established over 25 years ago as an "Educational Program for Older Persons" at the University's Madison, N.J. campus. Founder
and FDU faculty member Joseph L. Tramutola sought to encourage and enrich
the lives of senior citizens by offering opportunities for senior persons
to enjoy cultural, educational and social activities. For a small fee, members may enroll in undergraduate
or graduate courses on a space available basis, either for credit or noncredit.
The talents and expertise of the members themselves are offered through
Division of Life Experience courses. Day excursions, art classes,
line dancing and aerobics, as well as a repertory company which entertains
in area nursing homes and hospitals are popular with these seniors.
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Family Business Forum
The Forum is designed around outcome-oriented educational programs and seminars,
and provides family businesses in the metropolitan area with the opportunity to
learn from leading experts on issues related to owning and operating a family business.
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Friends of Florham
The story of "Florham," now the College at Florham of Fairleigh
Dickinson University, begins over 100 years ago. Heiress Florence Vanderbilt,
granddaughter of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, renowned as the richest
man in America, and her husband, financier Hamilton McKown Twombly,
wanted a country estate.
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Friends of the Library
For an annual fee of $25, the general public can join Friends of the Library
at the Metropolitan Campus. For this fee, members have access to
the Weiner Library at the
Metropolitan Campus with full study, research and borrowing privileges.
For information, call (201) 692-2278.
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Literary Society
Now in its 20th season, the Literary Society, on the Metropolitan
Campus, sponsors world-famous writers in an annual lecture series that
is open to the public. Recently, Arthur Miller, Anna Quindlen, Shelby Foote,
Calvin Trillin, Robertson Davies, Dr. Jonathan Miller, Mario Vargas Llosa,
Budd Schulberg, Elaine (Mrs. John) Steinbeck, Ariel Dorfman and Tom Wolfe
have been a part of this offering. To be added to the mailing list for
the Literary Society, call (201) 692-7031.
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Opera at Florham, a professional opera company in residence at the
College at Florham, produces operas, a full season of cabaret recitals and
a vocal competition. Season subscriptions are available, as well as
single tickets to each event. Those attending cabaret events are encouraged
to bring their favorite tailgate menus and enjoy them. There is
complimentary wine, coffee, tea and light refreshments.
For information call (973) 443-8620.
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Psychoanalytic Referral Service
Postgraduates, under supervision of senior faculty members, provide
low cost psychoanalysis and psychotherapy to people in the community.
Contemporary Center for Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies (CCAPS)
is New Jersey's first university affiliated postgraduate psychoanalytic
training center.
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WFDU(FM) 89.1
the Global Voice of Fairleigh Dickinson University
- distinctive entertainment shows and award-winning public affairs programming for the tri-state area since 1971.
- sharing the 89.1 Mhz dial position with New York University's WNYU.
- professional management by two veteran broadcasters.
- studios on the Teaneck Campus of the University; transmitting to a fifty mile radius of the NYC Metro area from the historic Armstrong Tower in Alpine, NJ.
- a laboratory for the art and craft of radio broadcasting: the station's forty person air staff is comprised of FDU students and veteran volunteers.
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