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February 2026

1 Sun.–26 Thu.; Exhibit, “Chairs … Found by Someone While Traveling the World: Photographs by Sue Zwick”; Reference Room, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, Mon.–Thu., 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun., 2–10 p.m., free, for information  email friedl@fdu.edu.

1 Sun.–28 Sat.; Black History Month, Exhibit, “Black History 2026: A Century of Black History Commemorations,” exhibit of books showcasing sampling of events and heroes of note in Black American history; Reference Room, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, Mon.–Thu., 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun., 2–10 p.m. (online at FDU Libraries Book Exhibits), free, for information  email friedl@fdu.edu.

1 Sun.–5/12 Tue.; Exhibit, “From Campus Champions to Global Glory: The FDU Knights Men’s Soccer Win 2025 NEC Championships,” exhibit of books and photos to commemorate legacy and impact of soccer at FDU and across the world, in commemoration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in June and July 2026; Entrance, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, Mon.–Thu., 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun., 2–10 p.m. (online at FDU Libraries Book Exhibits), free, for information  email friedl@fdu.edu.

2 Mon.; Annual Pieroni Lecture, FDU Trustee Micheline Nader, cofounder, board member and president, Jesra Foundation; founder and CEO, Blue Dolphin Healthcare Group; chair, Silberman College of Business Board of Advisors; and author, LEAP Beyond AI: Reinventing Leadership and Human Intelligence, LEAP Beyond Success: How Leaders Evolve and Dolphin’s Dance: Discover Your True Self Through a Powerful 5 Step Journey Into Conscious Awareness, sponsored by College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Room 209, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 230 Park Avenue, Florham Park, N.J., 9 a.m., free, RSVP necessary, to RSVP and for information go to Pieroni Lecture 2026, for FDU community only.

2 Mon.; Online Library Workshop, “Introduction to Using Generative AI Research for Faculty,” explores potential uses of generative AI in academic research for faculty, discusses drawbacks and ethical considerations of using these tools, Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–5:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email a.carney@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU faculty and staff only.

3 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), business faculty (Metro), and founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 106, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

3 Tue.; Online Library Workshop, “Research Basics for Undergraduate English for Professional Success (EPS) Students,” learn about research tools available through library website, common stages of research process, citation tools and how to improve search process; learn about library’s Language Translation Applications page with tools that can assist in translating websites, databases and PDFs; qualifies for EPS academic support credit, Michele Nestory, reference and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–5 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email michelel@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

4 Wed.; Last Day for New Registrations and Final Drop/Add Changes.

4 Wed.; February Book Tasting Club, calm, no-pressure space to share favorite reads or to listen to recommendations for what to read next, no required reading, moderated by Colleen Fischer, research and instruction librarian, and Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library, sponsored by FDU libraries; Zoom, 2 p.m., free, registration necessary to receive Zoom link, for information go to FDU Libraries Book Tasting Club, for FDU community only.

4 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW) (Metro), sponsored by OMEW; Zoom, 4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

4 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “Beyond the Search Bar: Identifying and Utilizing Unique Database Tools,” understand scope of database, identify available research tools and know how these tools could benefit their research; high-level approach to identifying and using often overlooked database features, Ellery Bruns, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email e.bruns@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

4 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “Is It Fake News: How Celebrities Manipulate the Media Cycle,” learn vital skills in navigating news cycle; how and why information is created, used and spread, Colleen Fischer, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–6 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email c.fischer1@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

4 Wed.; Virtual Open House, Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, includes overview and Q&A session with MPH faculty; Zoom, 7 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email tracyt@fdu.edu.

5 Thu.; Wisdom Wednesday Series, “Building a ‘Whole Person’ Workplace in Your Sphere of Influence,” Scott Behson, management and director, Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Leadership (Metro), presented by Division of Student Affairs; Zoom, noon, free, for information email r.hanco@fdu.edu or arivers@fdu.edu, for FDU faculty and staff only.

5 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Undergraduate/Entry-level Nursing, sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.

5 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Allied Health (including Respiratory Therapy), Health Studies and Phlebotomy, sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, 1–2 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.

5 Thu.; Black History Month, Documentary, “The 1960s Civil Rights Movement,” examines Black liberation as a historical struggle using documentary clips — from 1955 lynching of Emmett Louis Till and Rosa Parks’s refusal to surrender her seat to nonviolent struggle under Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X’s call for Black self-determination, dignity and freedom, moderated by Michael Cotto, humanities (Metro), cosponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education and FDU Library; Auditorium, Metropolitan Campus Library, and via Zoom, 2–3:30 p.m., free, registration necessary for Zoom attendees, for information email tcruz01@fdu.edu or go to The 1960s Civil Rights Movement, for FDU community only.

6 Fri.; Watch Party, Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony, sponsored by student life; Bottle Hill Room, First Floor, Santoloci Student Center, 2 p.m., free, for information email azavedo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

7 Sat.; Spring 2026 Open House, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Open House, information on pharmacy, occupational therapy and physician assistant studies; meet pharmacy/health sciences faculty, staff and current students; learn about its integrated-curriculum and experiential-education opportunities; tour the school and view its state-of-the-art classroom, lab and study space; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 230 Park Avenue, Florham Park, N.J., 9:15 a.m.–noon, tours run from 9:15–9:45 a.m., free, registration necessary, for information email tracyt@fdu.edu or go to College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Open House.

9 Mon.; Online Library Workshop, “Using Nexis Uni,” navigate Nexis Uni to find case law and more, Julia Ercolano, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research (Flor); Zoom, 5–5:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email j.ercolano@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

10 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), business faculty (Metro), and founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 106, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

10 Tue.; Online Library Workshop, “How to Read a Scholarly Article,” getting the most out of sources when conducting college-level research; topics include locating, identifying and analyzing scholarly articles, Eleanor Friedl, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research (Flor), and Kathleen Svendsen, University coordinator of college reading program/writing specialist, Academic Support Center (Flor), cosponsored by FDU library and Academic Support Center; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email eleanor_friedl@fdu.edu or kssven@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

10 Tue.; Black History Month, Panel Discussion, “What Happened to DEI?” revisits the original aims of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and examines how those aims became politically charged and widely misunderstood; explores the social, cultural, and political forces driving the backlash against DEI, tracing how misinformation and ideological framing have shaped public perception, panelists include Vaniah Howell, animation; Marion McClary, biological sciences and chair, biological sciences (Metro); and Adam Rudder, humanities and program coordinator, BA in individualized studies (Van); moderated by Michael Cotto, humanities (Metro), cosponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education and FDU Library; Zoom, 6–7:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email tcruz01@fdu.edu or go to What Happened to DEI, for FDU community only.

11 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW) (Metro), sponsored by OMEW; Zoom, 4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

11 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “Searching Newspaper Databases,” basic primer on identifying different types of newspaper articles, how to evaluate those articles for bias and demonstration on searching for selection of newspaper databases through library’s website, Patty Miraglilo, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–5 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email p.miraglilo@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

12 Thu.; Online Library Workshop, “Citation Skills English for Professional Success (EPS) Grad Students,” based on active group conversations and activity work about academic integrity, what it means to be part of scholarly community, APA citations and annotated bibliographies; brief look at difference between APA and MLA; qualifies for EPS academic support credit, Michele Nestory, reference and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–6 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email michelel@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

12 Thu.; Master of Social Work (MSW) Virtual Information Session, program overview and Q&A session with program director and faculty; Zoom, 5:30–7 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email tracyt@fdu.edu.

13 Fri.; Kindness Wall, leave positive notes, words of encouragement or kind messages on large poster paper to spread good vibes, brighten someone’s day and remind everyone that small acts of kindness matter, sponsored by housing/residence life; Santoloci Student Center, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., free, for information email fduhousing@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

13 Fri.; Devils First Pitch Dinner, night of community, connection and philanthropic spirit; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 7–9:30 p.m., $100 ($40 is tax-deductible), proceeds benefit Devils baseball team, registration necessary, for information email g.demarrais@fdu.edu or call 973-443-8533.

15 Sun.; Opera at Florham, “Valentine Serenade,” operatic concert of love, romance and passion, featuring performances by soprano Sarah Barrera and tenor Pedro Barrera, with piano accompaniment/artistic direction by Mary Pinto, Opera at Florham artistic director; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 2–4 p.m., $30, $10 students 22 and under, free for FDU students 22 and under, fees apply if paying online, if paying by check (fill out form, make check payable to Opera at Florham and mail to Opera at Florham, P.O. Box 343, Convent Station, N.J. 07961), complimentary parking with free shuttle, to purchase tickets (all sales final and nonrefundable) and for information go to Valentine Serenade.

16 Mon.; Information Session, Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, for parents, prospective students and high-school teachers/staff; Sullivan Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 10 a.m., free, registration necessary, to register and for information call 973-443-8981 or email hebert@fdu.edu or b.logan@fdu.edu.

16 Mon.; Online Library Workshop, “Exploring AI Tools in FDU Library Databases,” introduces new AI tools and research assistants now available in various FDU library databases, featuring database companies like EBSCO, ProQuest and JSTOR, Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email a.carney@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

17 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), business faculty (Metro), and founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 106, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

17 Tue.; Online Library Workshop, Digital Scholarship Series, “Introduction to Data Visualization,” introduction to Flourish and Canva, two tools to create data storytelling for research, Erica Weidner, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–5:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email e.weidner@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

17 Tue.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “Academic Writing and the Annotated Bibliography,” purpose and use of annotated bibliography, practical workshop providing blend of information with useful links and references that help students primarily with research skills, Paul Caruso, professional tutor, Metro Writing Studio, sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 6:30–8 p.m. (log-in 10 minutes prior to start of session), free, for information call 201-692-2166, email jawagner@fdu.edu or go to Metro Writing Studio, for FDU community only.

18 Wed.; Virtual Information Session, MSN Entry-to-RN Practice, sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.

18 Wed.; Faculty Colloquium, “How Health Care Quality Is Measured and Publicly Shared: Canada, U.S., Australia, U.K. and Germany,” Abiola Adeniyi, health and human services (Van), and Ulrike Berzau, Becton College (Metro), sponsored by School of Public and Global Affairs; Zoom, 12:30 p.m. EST, free, for information email woolley@fdu.edu.

18 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW) (Metro), sponsored by OMEW; Zoom, 4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

18 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “Research Basics for Undergraduate English for Professional Success (EPS) Students,” learn about research tools available through library website, common stages of research process, citation tools and how to improve search process; learn about library’s Language Translation Applications page with tools that can assist in translating websites, databases and PDFs; qualifies for EPS academic support credit, Michele Nestory, reference and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–5 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email michelel@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

18 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “Introduction to Online Archival Research,” learn how to navigate popular online archives, including Library of Congress and the Internet Archive legally, efficiently and confidently, Colleen Fischer, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–5:30 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email c.fischer1@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

18 Wed.; Virtual Special Session, Student Panel, current students discuss transition to college and impact of services offered by Regional Center for Learning Disabilities; share strategies that have made them successful; Zoom, Regional Center Information Session 6:30 p.m., Workshop follows 7 p.m., free, registration necessary to receive Zoom link, to register and for information call 973-443-8981 or email hebert@fdu.edu or b.logan@fdu.edu.

19 Thu.; Black History Month, Presentation, “Empathy and Education: Affirmative Action, DEI and Immigration Talk,” examines how issues such as affirmative action, DEI and immigration become sites of resistance and misunderstanding when empathy gives way to fear, abstraction or political rhetoric, with guest speaker Terza Lim-Neves, political science and chair, social sciences/interdisciplinary studies, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N.C.; editor, Cabo Verdeans in the United States: 21st Century Critical Perspectives, and principal editor, Cabo Verdean Women Writing Remembrance, Resilience, and Revolution: Kriolas Poderozas; and cofounder, Poderoza: International Conference on Cabo Verdean Women, moderated by Michael Cotto, humanities (Metro), cosponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education and FDU Library; Zoom, 6–7:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email tcruz01@fdu.edu or go to Empathy and Education, for FDU community only.

23 Mon.; Online Library Workshop, “Research Basics for English as a Second Language (ESL) Students,” introduction to web-translation tools to help translate websites, databases and PDFs into one’s native language through Language Translation Applications page; research process; tools available on library website; citation tools; and how to create search statements, handouts available in English and Spanish, Michele Nestory, reference and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, EPS credit given, registration necessary, for information email michelel@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

23 Mon.; Online Library Workshop, “Accessing Archived Webpages,” Julia Ercolano, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research; Zoom, 5–5:30 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email j.ercolano@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

24 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Graduate Nursing (MSN Nurse Practitioner, Postgraduate Certificate, DNP), sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.

24 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc), sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.

24 Tue.; Black History Month, “A Discussion on Black Liberation Today,” Frederick Engram, Jr., higher education (Metro), will be interviewed about his book, Black Liberation Through Action and Resistance: MOVE; conversation will explore how traditions of Black resistance inform contemporary debates around affirmative action, DEI, immigration and reparations, while also considering the role institutions such as Fairleigh Dickinson University can play in advancing justice, equity, and social responsibility, moderated by Michael Cotto, humanities (Metro), cosponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education and FDU Library; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, Florham Campus, and via Zoom, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, registration necessary for Zoom attendees, for information email tcruz01@fdu.edu or go to Discussion on Black Liberation, for FDU community only.

24 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), business faculty (Metro), and founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 106, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

25 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW) (Metro), sponsored by OMEW; Zoom, 4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

25 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “Introduction to Using Generative AI Research for Faculty,” explores potential uses of generative AI in academic research for faculty, discusses drawbacks and ethical considerations of using these tools, Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email a.carney@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU faculty and staff only.

25 Wed.; Virtual Graduate Programs Information Session, Education, designed for prospective students interested in advancing their careers through applied, industry-focused graduate education; Zoom, 7–8 p.m. EST, registration necessary, for information call 201-692-2554 or email grad@fdu.edu.

26 Thu.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism,” how and when to quote and/or paraphrase from original source, how to acknowledge that source to avoid committing plagiarism accidentally, Yelena Shekhtman, Becton College (Metro), and tutor, Metro Writing Studio, sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 1–2:30 p.m. (log-in 10 minutes prior to start of session), free, for information call 201-692-2166, email jawagner@fdu.edu or go to Metro Writing Studio, for FDU community only.

26 Thu.; Online Library Workshop, Digital Scholarship Series, “Introduction to Tableau,” overview of free Tableau software, tool for creating data visualizations that support strong visual storytelling in research, Patty Miraglilo, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–5:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email p.miraglilo@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

27 Fri.; ESL Casual Conversation in English Virtual Workshop, Rochelle Moskowitz, Becton College (Metro), conversation skills-building workshop focusing on creative use of synonyms and idioms to make meaning clear, concise and appropriate to situation, sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 2–3:30 p.m. free, for information call 201-692-2166, email jawagner@fdu.edu or go to Metro Writing Studio, for FDU community only.

28 Sat.; Saturday Campus Tour, meet with admissions counselors, learn about opportunities offered at FDU and go on campus tour led by student ambassador; Lobby, Dreyfuss Building, check-in time 9:45 a.m., free, registration necessary, for information call 973-443-8900 or go to Visit an FDU Campus.