Florham Campus Next Month

November 2021

1 Mon.–16 Tue.; Priority Registration for Spring Semester 2022.

1 Mon.; Online Library Workshop, “Databases and Search Strategies,” Saskia Kusnecov, research and metadata librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research; Zoom, 10–11 a.m., free, registration necessary, for information email saskia_kusnecov@fdu.edu or visit Upcoming Library Events, for FDU community only.

1 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Should Social Media Have the Same Restrictions as Print Media?” Clint Watts, distinguished research fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute, Philadelphia, Pa., and nonresident fellow, Alliance for Securing Democracy, sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Zoom, 2:15 p.m., for information go to Public Affairs Lecture Series. Registration closed.

2 Tue.; Online Library Workshop, “Research for Criminology Students,” Eleanor Friedl, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research; Zoom, 2:30–3:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email eleanor_friedl@fdu.edu or visit Upcoming Library Events, for FDU community only.

2 Tue.; Virtual Personal Development Workshop, “Dealing with Loss, Grief and Trauma During the Pandemic,” Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services (S-CAPS) (Metro), sponsored by S-CAPS; Zoom, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or go to Upcoming S-CAPS Workshops, for FDU community only.

2 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 106, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, and via Zoom, 4–5 p.m., free, for FDU students only.

3 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “Discover the Discovery Catalog,” navigate and learn about library catalog features to improve research skills, Paul Dunphy, head reference librarian, Giovatto Library (Metro); Zoom, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email pdunphy@fdu.edu or visit Upcoming Library Events, for FDU community only.

3 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services (S-CAPS) (Metro), sponsored by S-CAPS; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only. 

3 Wed.; Virtual Workshop, “Advanced APA Format,” Helen Kuttner, Becton College and tutor, Metro Writing Studio (Metro), sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom (meeting ID: 788 6747 7716; passcode: 2x51Y), 4–5:30 p.m., free, registration necessary 10 minutes prior to presentation, to register email p.patel283@student.fdu.edu, for information email jawagner@fdu.edu or go to Metro Writing Studio, for FDU community only.

4 Thu.; Online Library Workshop, “Research for Computer Science Students,” Robert Wolf, electronic resources librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research; Zoom, 10–11 a.m., free, registration necessary, for information email wolfrd@fdu.edu or visit Upcoming Library Events, for FDU community only.

4 Thu.; FDU Explore Day, information session and campus tour; Admissions Office, Rothman Building, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information go to Visit an FDU Campus.

5 Fri.; Rothman’s Friday Forum, sponsored by Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Zoom, noon, free, registration necessary, for information email srslavin@fdu.edu. 

6 Sat.; FDU Explore Day, information session and campus tour; Admissions Office, Rothman Building, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information go to Visit an FDU Campus.

7 Sun.; Opera at Florham Musicale, “La Vie de Boheme,” highlights from Puccini masterpiece, La bohème, and other operatic gems; includes selections from musical theater such as La bohème-themed musical Rent; performances by soprano Molly Dunn, coloratura soprano Jaime Webb, tenor Fredrick Schlick, baritone Matthew Ciuffitelli and bass baritone Zachary Elmassian; with artistic direction/accompaniment by Mary Pinto, Opera at Florham artistic director; and narration by Mariana Karpatova, Becton College; St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 6 Sussex Avenue, Morristown, N.J., 3 p.m., COVID restrictions mandated at time of performance will be enforced (face masks required), $25 by check ($28 if paying online by credit card), $10 students 22 and under, free for FDU students 22 and under, to purchase tickets and or information go to La Vie de Boheme.

8 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “How Brexit is Working and Other European Issues,” Heather Conley, senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic; and director, Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C., sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Zoom, 2:15 p.m., for information go to Public Affairs Lecture Series. Registration closed.

8 Mon.; Online Library Workshop, “Citing Your Sources in MLA and APA,” Michele Nestory, librarian and coordinator of outreach and advancement, Business Research Library (Metro); Zoom, 2:30–3:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email michelel@fdu.edu or visit Upcoming Library Events, for FDU community only.

9 Tue.; Online Library Workshop, “Research for Physical Science Students,” Eleanor Friedl, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research; Zoom, 2:30–3:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email eleanor_friedl@fdu.edu or visit Upcoming Library Events, for FDU community only.

9 Tue.–10 Wed.; Virtual Computer Science Professional Development Workshop for Grades K–5 Educators, conducted by Neelu Sinha, computer science, and Rama Madhavrao, Becton College, presented by FDU STEM Institute of Education; Zoom, 3:30–6:30 p.m., free, registration necessary using email issued from school where attendee teaches (one registration per person), registered participants receive details week prior to workshop, educators who complete workshop receive Professional Development certificate and prorated compensation for minimum of 12 hours of training (attending workshops designed for two–three days), non-educators interested in attending should call 973-443-8680 to be included on waitlist (if workshop not filled to capacity), for inquiries email khreisat@fdu.edu or sharma@fdu.edu or go to FDU CS Hub.

9 Tue.–10 Wed.; Virtual Computer Science Professional Development Workshop for Grades 6–12 Educators, conducted by Ihab Darwish, computer science, and Gurjot Singh, computer science, presented by FDU STEM Institute of Education; Zoom, 3:30–6:30 p.m., free, registration necessary using email issued from school where attendee teaches (one registration per person), registered participants receive details week prior to workshop, educators who complete workshop receive Professional Development certificate and prorated compensation for minimum of 12 hours of training (attending workshops designed for two–three days), non-educators interested in attending should call 973-443-8680 to be included on waitlist (if workshop not filled to capacity), for inquiries email khreisat@fdu.edu or sharma@fdu.edu or go to FDU CS Hub.

9 Tue.; Virtual Personal Development Workshop, “Mindfulness in Diet and Exercise,” Scott Fisher, director, Fitness Center, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services (Metro); Zoom, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or go to Upcoming S-CAPS Workshops, for FDU community only.

9 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 106, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, and via Zoom, 4–5 p.m., free, for FDU students only.

10 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “Introduction to Mendeley and Zotero Reference Managers,” managing citations and collaborating with others, Robert Wolf, electronic resources librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research; Zoom, 1–2 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email wolfrd@fdu.edu or visit Upcoming Library Events, for FDU community only.

10 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services (S-CAPS) (Metro), sponsored by S-CAPS; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only. 

11 Thu.; Information Session, Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, for parents, prospective students and high-school counselors; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 10 a.m., free, registration necessary, to register and for information email hebert@fdu.edu or call 973-443-8981.

11 Thu.; Online Library Workshop, “Research for Public Administration Students,” Robert Richlan, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research; Zoom, 2:30–3:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email robert_richlan@fdu.edu or visit Upcoming Library Events, for FDU community only.

11 Thu.–14 Sun.; FDU Theater Season, “First Date,” adaptation by Austin Winsberg; music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Wiener; directed by Christopher Núñez, theater; choreography by Cynthia Thole Loewus, musical theater; musical direction by Dimitri Nakhamkin, independent entertainment professional; and set design by Maiko Chii, set/costume designer and adjunct faculty member, theater arts, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Conn., presented by School of the Arts; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, Thu.–Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m., $15, $10 senior citizens 65+, $5 FDU community and students, must purchase tickets in advance at FDU Event Tickets (no tickets at door), bring printouts of e-tickets or have e-tickets on phone scanned at door, for tickets and information call 973-443-8644 or go to FDU Theater Season.

12 Fri.; Rothman’s Friday Forum, sponsored by Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Zoom, noon, free, registration necessary, for information email srslavin@fdu.edu. 

13 Sat.; Opera at Florham Fall Lecture Series, “Exploring Similar Dramatic Scenes in Film and Opera,” with Lou Barrella, opera educator, participants experience operatic enhancement of film scenes that tell similar if not same story, sponsored by Opera at Florham; Madison Public Library, 39 Keep Street, Madison, N.J., 10:30 a.m.–noon, free, registration necessary, face masks required (check back closer to event for latest COVID guidelines), for information go to Opera at Florham Fall Lecture Series.

15 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Joe Biden’s Foreign Policy at 11 Months and Counting,” Jerry Pubantz, political science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Zoom, 2:15 p.m., for information go to Public Affairs Lecture Series. Registration closed.

16 Tue.; Information Session, “Study Abroad 101,” Anne Miksza Perry, director of study abroad for operations, global learning (Metro), and Brian Swanzey, director of study abroad for outreach, global learning; Zoom, 2–3 p.m., free, sign in with FDU email address, for information email amiksza@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

16 Tue.; Virtual Personal Development Workshop, “Resilience,” learn how hardy personality can help ensure success, William Maurice, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services (S-CAPS) (Metro), sponsored by S-CAPS; Zoom, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or go to Upcoming S-CAPS Workshops, for FDU community only.

16 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 106, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, and via Zoom, 4–5 p.m., free, for FDU students only.

17 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, student counseling/psychological services (S-CAPS) (Metro), sponsored by S-CAPS; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.  

18 Thu.; Information Session, Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, for parents, prospective students and high-school counselors; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 10 a.m., free, registration necessary, to register and for information email hebert@fdu.edu or call 973-443-8981.

18 Thu.; Virtual FDU Explore Day, information on application process, academics, scholarships and more; Zoom, 6–7:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information go to Visit an FDU Campus.

19 Fri.; Rothman’s Friday Forum, sponsored by Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Zoom, noon, free, registration necessary, for information email srslavin@fdu.edu. 

20 Sat.; FDU Explore Day, information session and campus tour; Admissions Office, Rothman Building, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information go to Visit an FDU Campus.

22 Mon.; Virtual Walk-in Session, “Career 311: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers,” Theresa O’Neill, assistant director, career development (Metro), and Maya Sanyal, career development specialist, career development (Metro), sponsored by career development; Zoom, 3–4 p.m., free, registration preferred via FDU Handshake, for information call 973-443-8339 or email rstalgai@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

22 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “World Roundup,” Ralph Buultjens, instructor on world politics, 92nd Street Y, N.Y.C., and international media commentator, sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Zoom, 2:15 p.m., for information go to Public Affairs Lecture Series. Registration closed.

23 Tue.; Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 11 p.m.

30 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 106, Monninger Center for Learning and Research, and via Zoom, 4–5 p.m., free, for FDU students only.