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March 2020

1 Sun.–2 Mon.; Barn Theater Production, “The Agency,” by Lia Romeo, Becton College and award-winning playwright, featuring FDU student cast and crew; Barn Theater, Sun. 2:30 p.m. (understudy performance) and 8 p.m.; and Mon., 7 p.m. (with playwright reception) and 10 p.m., $15; $10 senior citizens 65+; $5 FDU community, alumni and students, for ticket reservations email fdubarntix@gmail.com (number and type of tickets, preferred show date and time and contact number), tickets for reserved seating may be picked up in the lobby at performance date, payment due upon arrival (cash only), for information go to Barn Theater 2019–2020.

2 Mon.–31 Tue.; Writing and Visual Express (WaVE) Exhibit, “Seeking Humanity in America’s Prisons: A WaVE Exhibit of Art, Writing and Activism,” student writing and art exhibition created through collaboration between honors writing and graphic design classes focusing on themes from Jimmy Santiago Baca’s memoir A Place to Stand and addressing topics such as relationship between literacy and poverty and intersection between race, immigration and incarceration, co-sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences, graphic design program, Florham College Writing Program and Campus Executive’s Office; WaVE Exhibit Area, College Writing Office (Suite 222, Upper Balcony), Monninger Center for Learning and Research, Mon.–Thu., 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8710 or email sharon_brueno@fdu.edu.

3 Tue.; TIAA Individual Counseling, sponsored by human resources; Fritz Lounge, Second Floor, Hennessy Hall, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., free, by appointment, for appointment and information call 1-800-732-8353 or go to TIAA Consultations and Seminars.

5 Thu.; Information Session, Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, for parents and prospective students; Sullivan Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 10 a.m., free, limited seating, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 973-443-8981 or email hebert@fdu.edu.

5 Thu.; Discovery Workshop, basic instruction to some of main features of new library system such as finding books and journal articles, interlibrary loans and using citation tool; Hassan Orangerie, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, 3–4 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8627 or email potdevin@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

7 Sat.; Explore Day — Admissions Information Session and Campus Tour, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Admissions Office, Rothman Building, check-in 9:45 a.m., registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900, email joanne_chirico@fdu.edu or go to Visit FDU.

9 Mon.–13 Fri.; Spring Recess.

9 Mon.; Disney Institute Leadership Training, “Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence,” learn time-tested Disney business insights, key elements of Disney employee engagement strategy and how leadership vision inspires dedication and commitment among employees, presented by Disney Institute and sponsored by Fairleigh Dickinson University; School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 230 Park Avenue, Florham Park, N.J., 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., $425, registration necessary, to register and for information go to Disney Institute, for more information or inquiries call 973-443-8420.

14 Sat.; Wroxton College Reception, join Wroxton College Dean Nicholas and Wroxton alumni; Stout Grand Central, 60 East 41st Street, N.Y.C., 4–6 p.m., $30 (includes hors d’oeuvres, Wroxton keepsake and beer/wine), cash bar available for cocktails, for alumni and friends 21 and over, registration necessary, space limited, to register and for information go to Wroxton College Reception, call 201-692-7013 or email fdualumni@fdu.edu.

15 Sun.; Online Registration for Summer 2020 Sessions Opens.

16 Mon.; Classes Resume, 8 a.m.

19 Thu.; Discovery Workshop, basic instruction to some of main features of new library system such as finding books and journal articles, interlibrary loans and using citation tool; Hassan Orangerie, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, 10–11 a.m., free, for information call 973-443-8627 or email potdevin@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

19 Thu.; Metacognitive Strategies Workshop, overview of reading, studying and organizing strategies to assist students in their college careers, presented by Regional Center for Learning Disabilities; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 7 p.m., preceded by Regional Center for Learning Disabilities Information Session 6:30 p.m., Hennessy Hall, free, RSVP necessary, to RSVP and for information call 973-443-8981 or email hebert@fdu.edu.

21 Sat.; Midterm Progress Reporting Closes.

22 Sun.; Admitted Students Day, students accepted for fall 2020 semester meet faculty, explore student services/campus organizations and Division III athletics, discuss financial-aid award package, learn about internship and study-abroad opportunities, meet future classmates, take student-led campus tours, enjoy lunch in dining hall, sponsored by undergraduate admissions; Ferguson Recreation Center, registration 9 a.m., program 10 a.m., free, for information go to Florham Campus Admitted Students Day.

24 Tue.; Discovery Workshop, basic instruction to some of main features of new library system such as finding books and journal articles, interlibrary loans and using citation tool; Hassan Orangerie, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8627 or email potdevin@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

26 Thu.; Information Session, Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, for parents and prospective students; Sullivan Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 10 a.m., free, limited seating, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 973-443-8981 or email hebert@fdu.edu.

26 Thu.; New Jersey Speakers Series, Susan Rice, former National Security advisor and United Nations ambassador, presented by FDU and sponsored by PSEG, PNC Bank, The Allergan Foundation, TD Bank, Delta Dental, Schenk Price Smith & King LLP, WCBS Newsradio, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and nj.com affiliated with The Star-Ledger; NJPAC, Newark, N.J., 8 p.m., tickets sold by subscription (based on availability, subscriptions will continue to be sold on prorated basis throughout remainder of season), open seating (seats available on first-come, first-served basis), to order tickets call 1-888-696-5722 or go to New Jersey Speakers Series.

27 Fri.–29 Sun., 4/2 Thu.–4/5 Sun.; Main Stage Production, Musical, “Mamma Mia,” based on songs by ABBA, choreographed by Cynthia Thole Loewus, musical theater, directed by Stephen Hollis, theater and director, theater arts, presented by School of the Arts; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, Fri–Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.; 4/2 Thu., Early Performance, 7 p.m., $15, $10 senior citizens 65+, $5 FDU community and students, purchase tickets in cash at door or in advance and pick up at door, for tickets and information call 973-443-8644 or go to Main Stage Productions 2019–2020.

31 Tue.; Discovery Workshop, basic instruction to some of main features of new library system such as finding books and journal articles, interlibrary loans and using citation tool; Hassan Orangerie, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8627 or email potdevin@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.