Florham Campus This Month
To submit an event, contact Mary Ann Bautista at mary_ann_bautista@fdu.edu
May 2026
1 Fri.–15 Wed.; Student Exhibit, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” works by graphic design students of Janet O’Neil, graphic design and program coordinator, graphic design, that seek to broaden understanding of sustainability beyond environmental considerations — developing green technologies, promoting economic justice, enhancing educational systems or strengthening civic participation; Atrium, 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., free, for information email joneil@fdu.edu.
1 Fri.–17 Tue.; Exhibit, “From Campus Champions to Global Glory: The FDU Knights Men’s Soccer Win 2025 NEC Championships,” exhibit of books and photos to commemorate legacy and impact of soccer at FDU and across the world, in commemoration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in June and July 2026; Entrance, 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 email friedl@fdu.edu.
1 Wed.–17 Sun.; Exhibit, “Venezuela in Context,” collection of books covering history of U.S.-Venezuela relations, history and lasting effects of democracy and dictatorships in South America and evolution of American foreign policy in Venezuela and neighboring regions; Entrance, 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 email friedl@fdu.edu.
1 Fri.–8/26 Wed.; Book Display, “Frida and Diego, The Last Dream,” aligned with exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City; Upper Level, 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. (closed on Fridays from May 15–August 7), online at FDU Libraries Book Exhibits, free, for information email friedl@fdu.edu.
1 Fri.–8/26 Wed.; Book Display, “Seydou Keïta, A Tactile Lens,” aligned with exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Lower Level, 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. (closed on Fridays from May 15–August 7), online at FDU Libraries Book Exhibits, free, for information email friedl@fdu.edu.
1 Fri.; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Ninth Annual Research Symposium, showcasing podium and poster presentations from members of school community in public health, physician assistant, pharmacy, occupational therapy and social work; presentations by students, faculty, alumni and resident-pharmacists of FDU-affiliated institutions and FDU community partners; Keynote Address, “Health for All,” Nicole Vaughn, public health, department of health/exercise science, Rowan-Virtua Salva School of Nursing and Health Professions, Glassboro, N.J., and founding co-lead, South Jersey Institute for Population Health, sponsored by College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Room 104 (keynote and podium presentations); Room 209, 210 and 211 (poster presentations), College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 230 Park Avenue, Florham Park, N.J., 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., livestream available (Zoom link provided upon registration for virtual option), free, registration necessary, for information email ekwon@fdu.edu.
1 Fri.; Goodbye and Gratitude, write messages, share memories or leave kind words to celebrate end of semester, cosponsored by housing/residence life and student wellness; Santoloci Student Center, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., free, for information email fduhousing@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.
1 Fri.–2 Sat.; Fairleigh Dramatics Production, “The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals,” directed by student Bernadette Loia; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., tickets at door, $5 (cash only), for information email a.zimmerman@student.fdu.edu.
3 Sun.; Opera Talk, “The Operatic Harp,” Lou Barrella, educator specializing in music/opera appreciation, survey moments in opera as well as some from ballet, Broadway, film, symphony and television where harp has been added into musical compositions to enhance tonal quality with ethereal or celestial sound, 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 The Operatic Harp.
4 Mon.; Last Day of Spring Classes.
4 Mon.; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Annual Student and Faculty Recognition Award Ceremony, honorees chosen from nominees who have demonstrated excellence in supporting college’s mission, vision and values; messages from College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences deans and program directors to recognize honorees; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 230 Park Avenue, Florham Park, N.J., 6 p.m., registration required, to register and for information email jzgombic@fdu.edu, for College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students, faculty and staff only.
4 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.
5 Tue.–6 Wed.; Reading/Snow Makeup Days.
5 Tue.; Alumni Association Awards Celebration, honoring alumni honorees Lorren Cargill, BA’06 (Flor), U.S. strategic deals leader, Ernst & Young, LLP; cofounder, CANVS Interactive; and vice president emeritus, FDU Alumni Association Board of Governors; Patrick Maguire, BA’81 (Flor), retired sales enablement director, AT&T — The Elia G. Stratis CASTLE Award; Franklin Wasserman, BA’24 (Flor), account executive, group sales, Miami Marlins and LoanDepot Park, Miami, Fla. — Outstanding Young Alumni Award; and Michael Cannetti, BA’04 (Flor), adjunct faculty member, FDU, and senior college laboratory technician and adjunct faculty member, City University of New York; host and creator, “So You Want to Be a Geek” podcast; and co-host and co-creator of podcasts “Coming Home” and “Wizards! The Podcast Guide to Comics” — Volunteer of the Year Award; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, dinner reception 6:30 p.m., award presentation 7:30 p.m., free, advance registration by 429 Wed. necessary, to register and for information go to Alumni Association Awards Celebration, for inquiries email j.herr@fdu.edu or call 201-692-7011, for FDU faculty, staff and alumni only.
6 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW) (Metro), sponsored by OMEW; Zoom, 4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only. Member of the FDU 250 Acts of Kindness Campaign.
6 Wed.; Our Community Salutes® (OCS) of North Jersey 2026 (10th Anniversary), High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony, honoring class of 2026 high-school seniors and their families for commitment to serving the nation in the U.S. Armed Services; with speakers Major General Edward Chrystal, Jr., Vietnam War commemoration director; Col. Deanne Ojeda, commander, U.S. Army, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Springfield, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.; FDU President Michael Avaltroni; Christopher Sands, president, Sons of the American Revolution; Christopher Merring, FDU student veteran; and Stephen Shaw, director, Morris County Board of County Commissioners, who will present certificate recognizing OCS North Jersey’s 10th anniversary, 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.
6 Wed.; Last Day for Student Withdrawal from Classes, at close of business (5 p.m.).
6 Wed.; 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.
7 Thu.–12 Tue.; Final Examinations.
7 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 hebert@fdu.edu or b.logan@fdu.edu.
7 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Undergraduate/Entry-level Nursing, sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.
7 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.
7 Thu.; FDU Young Alumni Social, for alumni who graduated 15 years or less from University, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, drinks and view of New York City skyline; Son Cubano, 40-4 Riverwalk Place, West New York, N.J., 6–8 p.m., $30 per person (includes one drink ticket [valid for beer, sangria, house wine, soft drink and nonalcoholic drink] per person and passed hors d’oeuvres), advance registration necessary by 5/5 Tue., for information email fdualumni@fdu.edu, call 201-692-7106 or go to FDU Young Alumni Social.
9 Sat.; Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success Graduation, students graduating from FDU’s Gateway to the Future/Puerta Al Futuro, FDU Promise/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 Liberal Arts and Education; keynote speaker Germaine Ortiz, Bergen County commissioner; 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 only.
9 Sat.; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Virtual Graduation Celebration, for Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Health (MPH) graduating students; Zoom, 10:30 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.
12 Tue.; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pinning Ceremony, for graduating Physician Assistant students; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, 1 p.m., free, attendance limited to ticket-holding individuals only, to RSVP and for information email jzgombic@fdu.edu, for College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduating students and invited guests only.
12 Tue.; Spring Semester Ends, 11 p.m.
13 Wed.; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences White Coat Ceremony, for Class of 2029 PharmD and Class of 2028 OTD students; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, 9 a.m., free, attendance limited to ticket-holding individuals only, to RSVP and for information email jzgombic@fdu.edu, for College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduating students and invited guests only.
13 Wed.; College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, for PharmD and OTD graduates; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, noon, free, attendance limited to ticket-holding individuals only, to RSVP and for information email jzgombic@fdu.edu, for College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduating students and invited guests only.
13 Wed.; Fairleigh Dickinson University 83rd Commencement Ceremony; Prudential Center, Newark, N.J., 5 p.m., free, for information go to Commencement 2026.
17 Sun.; 36th Annual International Vocal Competition, honoring the late Violetta DuPont, Opera at Florham cofounder and benefactor; showcases rising stars from around the globe as they compete live on stage, performing some of most challenging and beloved works in operatic repertoire, 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), tickets can be bought at door by cash or check ($30) made out to Opera at Florham, to purchase tickets online and for information go to Annual International Vocal Competition.
18 Mon.–6/29 Mon.; Summer Session I.
20 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.
25 Mon.; Memorial Day Holiday.
26 Tue.; Last Day for New Registrations and Final Drop/Add Changes.
26 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.
26 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.
28 Thu.; 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.