Florham Campus Next Month

May 2025

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

1 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Allied Health, Health Studies and Phlebotomy, sponsored by Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, 1–2 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu.

2 Fri.; Friday Nights @ Florham, Vinyl and Vibes, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 7 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

3 Sat.; FDU Day Spring Open House, for prospective students/admitted students looking to finalize college plans, meet faculty from various academic departments, explore student services and athletic programs, speak with financial aid counselors, take student-led campus tour, have lunch at BBQ picnic, receive 20 percent discount off FDU merchandise at campus bookstore, grab snacks at food trucks, mingle with FDU alumni, collect FDU giveaways and enjoy live music from local artists and bands; high-school seniors/transfer students can apply in advance to receive on-the-spot admissions decision, commit to FDU with tuition (and housing) deposit, sign up for New Student Orientation this summer and learn about housing and next steps for smooth transition to FDU this fall; Gym, Ferguson Recreation Center, and Mall, Santoloci Student Center, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email pereza@fdu.edu or go to FDU Day Spring Open House.

4 Sun.; 35th Annual International Vocal Competition, honoring the late Violetta DuPont, Opera at Florham cofounder and benefactor; listen to this year’s finalists in a live competition, accompaniment by Mary Pinto, pianist and Opera at Florham artistic director; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 2–4 p.m., $33, $11 students (25 years old and under), free to FDU students (25 years old and under), to purchase tickets and for information go to 35th Annual International Vocal Competition.

5 Mon.; Last Day of Spring Classes.

5 Mon.; 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 Mon.; Late Night Breakfast, sponsored by student life and Aramark; Dining Hall, Santoloci Student Center, 10–11:59 p.m., free, for information email azavedo@fdu.edu, for FDU students only. 

6 Tue.–7 Wed.; Reading/Snow Makeup Days.

6 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), business faculty and founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 2249, Second Floor, Dickinson Hall, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

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

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

7 Wed.; Last Day for Student Withdrawal from Classes, until 5 p.m.

7 Wed.; Our Community Salutes of North Jersey, 2025 High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony, honoring class of 2025 high-school seniors and their families for commitment to serving the nation in the U.S. Armed Services; with speakers Col. Kevin Shilley, military deputy U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.; Martha Papson Garcia, director of veterans services; Kenneth Schneider, senior vice president and chief strategy officer; and Christopher Merring, FDU student veteran, sponsored by FDU, organized by Office of Veterans Services; Hennessy Hall and Italian Gardens, Information Fair/Photos 4 p.m., Recognition Ceremony 5 p.m., free, light refreshments served, registration suggested, for information email mpgarcia@fdu.edu.

8 Thu.–13 Tue.; Final Examinations.

8 Thu.; 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 sbrueno@fdu.edu.

10 Sat.; School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Virtual Graduation Celebration, for Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Health (MPH) graduating students; Zoom, 11 a.m., free, attendance limited to graduates and invited guests of MSW and MPH programs only, to RSVP and for information email jzgombic@fdu.edu.

13 Tue.; School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Graduation Celebration, doctoral hooding for PharmD graduates and pinning ceremony for PA graduates; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 1 p.m., free, attendance limited to ticket-holding individuals only, to RSVP and for information email jzgombic@fdu.edu, for School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduating students and invited guests only.

13 Tue.; School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences White Coat Ceremony; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 3:30 p.m., free, attendance limited to ticket-holding individuals only, to RSVP and for information email jzgombic@fdu.edu, for School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduating students and invited guests only.

13 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Center for Dyslexia Studies Structured Literacy/Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Program, next program begins in fall 2025 at FDU Center for Dyslexia Studies (Metropolitan Campus); Zoom, 4:30 p.m., free, to RSVP or for additional information call 201-692-2816 or email graceh@fdu.edu.

13 Tue.; Annual IMAGES Student Arts Festival, Animation Thesis Screenings, presented by School of the Arts; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, 6 p.m., free, for information email d.larson@fdu.edu.

13 Tue.; Spring Semester Ends, 11 p.m.

14 Wed.; Fairleigh Dickinson University 82nd Commencement Ceremony; MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., 9:30 a.m., free, for information go to Commencement 2025.

19 Mon.–6/27 Sat.; Summer Session I.

26 Mon.; Memorial Day Holiday.

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

30 Fri.; Memorial Day Holiday Makeup Day.