Florham Campus This Month

To submit an event, contact Mary Ann Bautista at mary_ann_bautista@fdu.edu

May 2025

1 Thu.; Employee Appreciation Month, Breakfast; Lobby, Hennessy Hall, 9:15–11 a.m., free, bring FDU employee ID, for FDU faculty and staff only.

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.

1 Thu.; Presentation, Ken Hayes Takes on the World, FDU alumnus Ken Hayes, BS’74 (Ruth), and founder, Aqua Survey, Inc., shares his 50-year journey after graduating from FDU — traveling worldwide to locate bombs, gold nuggets, Spanish treasure, crime-scene evidence and lost cities; and building schools in remote jungle villages — and talks about his feature documentary, “Collateral Damage,” sponsored by biological sciences department and FDU library; Auditorium, Metropolitan Campus Library, and via Zoom, 4–5 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary for Zoom attendees, for information go to Ken Hayes Takes on the World.

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.; Hispanic Center Graduation, students graduating from FDU’s Puerta Al Futuro, Latino Promise, HACER and Avanza at FDU programs; remarks from Benjamin Rifkin, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; and Janet Boyd, rhetoric/composition and interim dean, Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; keynote speaker Ariel Valle, former consul general of El Salvador and author, De Inmigrante a Diplomático: Un camino de perseverancia (From Immigrant to Diplomat: A path of perseverance); Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus, 10 a.m., free, registration necessary for graduating students (maximum of two guests per graduate), to register and for information call 201-692-2625 or email HF24@fdu.edu, for graduating students, families and members of FDU community.

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

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.; 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.

7 Wed.; Fairleigh Dance Project Showcase, social issues-based, student-run and choreographed show of various styles and levels; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, 8 p.m., $5, half of proceeds go to Dance for the Cure, a volunteer organization that supports breast cancer patients in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset, N.J., counties, for information call 973-570-8970 or email fairleighdanceproject@gmail.com.

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.

8 Thu.; Employee Appreciation Month, Free FDU T-shirt, show off your school spirit; Bookstore, Santoloci Student Center, 2–5 p.m., free (one t-shirt per employee), bring FDU employee ID, for FDU faculty and staff only.

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.

10 Sat.; Lavender Graduation, honoring graduating LGBTQIA+ students, graduating students who attend in-person will be presented with rainbow stoles; opening and closing remarks by Benjamin Rifkin, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; student remarks by Grace Romanowski; faculty remarks by Harald Parzer, biology and Progress Pride faculty adviser, and Vaniah Howell, animation; performance of “Self Portrait” from “Class Act” musical arranged by Allen Cohen, music, featuring students Nathan Bavaro, Connor Geib, Makayla LaBode, Lilyanna Lemauro and Paige Wehner; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, and via Zoom, 6 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email mourton@fdu.edu, for graduating students, families, allies and FDU community.

13 Tue.; Open House, Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Degree, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree with Specialization in Healthcare Management and Certificate in Health Care Management; Cafeteria, Valley Hospital, 4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, N.J., 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for information email c.costa1@fdu.edu or go to Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Public Administration or Certificate in Health Care Management.

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.

15 Thu.; FDU Alumni Social, enjoy food, drinks, New York City skyline and opportunity to mingle and network with FDU alumni, hosted by Young Alumni Association and Black Alumni Chapter; Son Cubano, 40-4 Riverwalk Place, West New York, N.J., 6–9 p.m., $30 includes hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket (valid for beer, sangria, house wine, soft drinks or nonalcoholic drinks), RSVP necessary by 5/13 Tue., for information call 201-692-7106, email fdualumni@fdu.edu or go to FDU Alumni Social.

19 Mon.–6/27 Sat.; Summer Session I.

19 Mon.; TIAA On-campus Individual Counseling, Joseph Del Grande, TIAA financial consultant, sponsored by human resources; Room 241, Stadler/Zenner Academic Building, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., free, by appointment, for appointment and information call 201-498-8306 or email Joe.DelGrande@tiaa.org, for FDU faculty and staff only.

20 Tue.; Open House, Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Degree, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree with Specialization in Healthcare Management and Certificate in Health Care Management; Outside Cafeteria, The Valley Hospital Dorothy B. Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, N.J., 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for information email c.costa1@fdu.edu or go to Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Public Administration or Certificate in Healthcare Management.

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.

29 Thu.; Open House, Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Degree, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree with Specialization in Healthcare Management and Certificate in Health Care Management; Cafeteria, Clara Maass Medical Center, One Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, N.J., 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for information email c.costa1@fdu.edu or go to Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Public Administration or Certificate in Healthcare Management.

30 Fri.; Memorial Day Holiday Makeup Day.