Florham Campus Next Month

October 2026

1 Thu.–12/16 Wed.; Exhibit, “The Art of The Odyssey,” in celebration of critically acclaimed film by Christopher Nolan as well as original epic written by Homer in ancient Greece; features several different written adaptations of The Odyssey, critical interpretations of the work and replicas of iconic artwork and structures from the period; 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 call 973-443-8516 or email friedl@fdu.edu. 

1 Thu.–12/16 Wed.; Book Display, “250 Years’ Aspiration to Form a ‘More Perfect Union,’” collection of reading materials on the American Revolution, founding documents and how these historical events and developments continue to shape American society in a myriad of ways today; 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 call 973-443-8516 or email friedl@fdu.edu.

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

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

1 Thu.; 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.

2 Fri.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “MLA Ninth Edition,” introduction to and review of ninth edition of MLA format for students, Yelena Shekhtman, Becton College (Metro), sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. EST (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 students only.

5 Mon.; 29th Annual Robert T. Shields Devils Golf Outing, hosted by FDU Devils Athletics; Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, 2 Golf Lane, Mendham, N.J., registration/practice range 10 a.m., brunch 10:30–11:45 a.m., putting contest 11:15 a.m., shotgun tee-off noon, cocktail hour 5 p.m., dinner/awards/raffle/silent auction 6 p.m., $425 single golfers, $325 young alumni single golfers (graduated within the last 15 years), $1,700 foursomes, $1,300 young alumni/military and first responder foursomes; golfer registration includes simulator bay spot, two drink tickets (for 21 years old and up) and food/appetizers; $150 dinner only, $50 young alumni dinner only; dinner-only registration includes two drink tickets (for 21 years old and up) and food/appetizers; proceeds benefit Division III athletic programs, registration necessary by 9/28 Mon., sponsorship opportunities with golf and no golf options available, for information email davies@fdu.edu or go to 29th Annual Robert T. Shields Devils Golf Outing.

5 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Life After Lockup: What Really Happens Next?” Meghan Sacks, criminology and coordinator of criminology and criminal justice major (Flor), sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus credit programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666), walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2026.

5 Mon.; Wisdom Walks: Exercise and Wisdom in One, with Vaniah Howell, animation; learn about her experiences, career journeys, research and life advice; ask questions and build connections, cosponsored by FDU honors and Transforming College Campuses (TCC); Walk, meet up in TCC Office, Room 9, Hennessy Hall, 4–4:30 p.m.; Continuation of Conversation may follow, TCC Office, Room 9, Hennessy Hall, free, for information email FDUhonors@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

6 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, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

6 Tue.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “Working with Sources: Integrating Research Into Your Writing,” focuses on essential skills of working with research, including selecting and introducing sources, quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing effectively; students learn how to connect source material to their own ideas, maintain their voice and avoid common citation and plagiarism problems; appropriate for all writers at any stage of writing process, Jennifer Gregory, Becton College (Metro), sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 3:30–4:30 p.m. EST (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 students only.

6 Tue.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “Essential Spoken English for International Students,” helps international students improve their English conversation skills in the classroom and among their peers, Paul Caruso, tutor, Metro Writing Studio (Metro), sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 6–7:30 p.m. EST (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 students only.

7 Wed.; October 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, 3 p.m., free, registration necessary to receive Zoom link, for information go to FDU Libraries Book Tasting Club, for FDU community only.

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

7 Wed.; Transition to College Virtual Workshop, insider’s guide to making successful transition to college for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans, presented by Regional Center for Learning Disabilities; Zoom, Regional Center Information Session 6:30 p.m., Workshop follows 7 p.m., free, RSVP necessary to receive Zoom link, to RSVP and for information call 973-443-8981 or email b.logan@fdu.edu.

8 Thu.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “Introduction to APA Format,” basics of APA formatting, commonly used to cite sources in academic writing, and practice exercises, Danielle DesFosses, associate director, Programs in English for Academic and Professional Success (Metro), sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 7–8:30 p.m. EST (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 students only.

9 Fri.; Midterm Progress Reporting Closes.

12 Mon.–13 Tue.; Fall Recess.

12 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Health of the Democratic Process and Our Election System,” Ronald Chen, Distinguished Professor of Law and Judge Leonard I. Garth Scholar, Rutgers Law School, Newark, N.J., sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus credit programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666), walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2026.

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

14 Wed.; Virtual Professional Development Workshop, “Supporting Neurodivergent Writers: Strategies for One-on-One Writing Sessions,” for FDU tutors and instructors; strategies for working with students with different learning styles during one-on-one tutoring sessions; how to recognize and respond to learning blocks, adapt an approach when strategy is not working and pivot to techniques that better support individual writers; grounded in principles of Universal Design for Learning; gives tutors concrete, applicable strategies for creating more accessible, responsive and productive writing sessions for students, Eloise Stewart, Becton College (Metro), sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, noon–1:30 p.m. EST (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 tutors and instructors only.

15 Thu.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “Professional Writing: Writing with Clarity, Confidence and Purpose,” strategies for organizing ideas, strengthening tone and style, improving clarity and concision and making effective writing choices for workplace and professional settings, Rochelle Moskowitz, Becton College (Metro), sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 3:30–4:30 p.m. EST (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 students only.

18 Sun.; Opera Talk, “Italian Music by Non-Italian Composers,” with Lou Barrella, opera educator, featuring some of world’s celebrated instrumental and operatic music by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Strauss, Liszt, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, sponsored by Opera at Florham; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 2–4 p.m., $10 at door ($11 if paying online), preregistration encouraged, walk-ins welcome, for information go to Italian Music by Non-Italian Composers.

19 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “What Is Happening to Democracy in South America?” Susan Stokes, Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor and director, Chicago Center on Democracy, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill., sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus credit programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666), walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2026.

19 Mon.; Wisdom Walks: Exercise and Wisdom in One, with Justin Bogart, inorganic chemistry and chair, biochemistry/chemistry/physics; learn about his experiences, career journeys, research and life advice; ask questions and build connections, cosponsored by FDU honors and Transforming College Campuses (TCC); Walk, meet up in TCC Office, Room 9, Hennessy Hall, 4–4:30 p.m.; Continuation of Conversation may follow, TCC Office, Room 9, Hennessy Hall, free, for information email FDUhonors@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

19 Mon.; Master of Social Work (MSW) Virtual Information Session, program overview and Q&A session with program director and faculty; Zoom, 6–7:30 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email tracyt@fdu.edu.

20 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, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

20 Tue.; Career Conversation, with alumni panelists features speed networking session, cosponsored by career development and alumni relations; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 4–8 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email r.santana@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

21 Wed.; Faculty Colloquium, “Bitcoin Bros,” Daniel Cassino, government/politics and executive director, FDU Poll, sponsored by School of Public and Global Affairs; Zoom, 12:30 p.m. EST, free, for information call 201-692-7171.

21 Wed.; Virtual Information Session, MSN Entry-to-RN Practice, sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, 2–3 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.

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

22 Thu.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “Advanced APA Format,” designed for students who know basics of APA, offers brief APA overview before discussing more complicated citation issues; question-and-answer period follows for specific APA format questions, Helen Kuttner, Becton College (Metro), sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 4–5:30 p.m. EST (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 students only.

25 Sun.; Undergraduate Admissions Fall Open House, explore majors and concentrations; learn about scholarships and financial aid; meet faculty and current students; and enjoy student-led campus tour; and receive on-the-spot admissions decisions for students who apply in advance via email to jreneo@fdu.edu; Ferguson Recreation Center, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information call 973-443-8900, email admissions@fdu.edu or go to Attend an Open House.

26 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Supreme Court – Major Decisions,” Daniel Cassino, government/politics and executive director, FDU Poll, sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus credit programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666), walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2026.

26 Mon.; Wisdom Walks: Exercise and Wisdom in One, with Robert Griffo, psychology; learn about his experiences, career journeys, research and life advice; ask questions and build connections, cosponsored by FDU honors and Transforming College Campuses (TCC); Walk, meet up in TCC Office, Room 9, Hennessy Hall, 4–4:30 p.m.; Continuation of Conversation may follow, TCC Office, Room 9, Hennessy Hall, free, for information email FDUhonors@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

27 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Graduate Nursing (MSN, 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.

27 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.

27 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, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

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