Metro Campus Next Month

December 2025

2 Tue.; Annual Flu Vaccination Drive, for FDU students only; Multipurpose Room, Greg Olsen Studen Union, N.J., 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., free, registration necessary to secure spot (no walk-ins accepted), preregistered students must bring FDU ID and must have their authorization form completed in Medicat portal, for information email b.pujols@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

2 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.

3 Wed.; Virtual Information Session, Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, for parents, prospective students and high-school teachers/staff; Zoom, 10 a.m., free, registration necessary to receive Zoom link, to register and for information call 201-692-2716 or email agmalone@fdu.edu.

3 Wed.; December Book Tasting Club, calm, no-pressure space to share favorite reads or to listen to recommendations for what to read next, no required reading, moderated by Colleen Fischer, research and instruction librarian, and Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library, sponsored by FDU libraries; Zoom, 2 p.m., free, registration necessary to receive Zoom link, for information go to FDU Libraries Book Tasting Club, for FDU community only.

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

3 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.

4 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Undergraduate/Entry-level Nursing (BSN, Accelerated BSN), sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.

4 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Allied Health (including Respiratory Therapy), Health Studies and Phlebotomy, sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, 1–2 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.

4 Thu.; Book Reading and Signing, Healing Us: A Memoir, author Daniel Regan reads select passages from his book, which details his struggle with addiction and journey to recovery, sponsored by social sciences/history/criminal justice department; Rutherford Room, Greg Olsen Student Union, 4–6 p.m.; Question-and-Answer Period and Book Signing follow, free, registration necessary, for information email elizpanu@fdu.edu.

4 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Impaired Reproduction of Urban-deployed Oysters,” Qaiser Tarique, visiting scholar, biochemistry/microbiology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J., sponsored by biological sciences; Room 1127, Dickinson Hall, 5:30–6:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2391.

4 Thu.; Webinar, “Money Matters: Financial Literacy,” Stephen Blazejewski, COO, senior partner and lead planner, Equitable Advisors, LLC, Woodbridge, N.J., expert insights into financial planning for LGBTQ+ individuals and same-sex couples, sponsored by LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter; Zoom, 6:30 p.m., Question-and-Answer period follows, free, registration necessary by 12/3 Wed., Zoom link provided at registration, for information email fdualumni@fdu.edu, go to Money Matters: Financial Literacy or call 201-692-7106, for FDU alumni, students, faculty/staff and guests only.

6 Sat.; Undergraduate Admissions Fall Open House, explore majors and concentrations, scholarships and financial aid; learn about global college experience and study-abroad opportunities, career development, alumni network and Division I athletics; engage with current students; and enjoy student-led campus tour; and receive on-the-spot admissions decisions for students who apply in advance via email to v.xhaka@fdu.edu; Bogota Savings Bank Center, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., free, includes food, giveaways and fun activities, registration necessary, for information call 201-692-7308, email admissions@fdu.edu or go to Attend an Open House.

8 Mon.; Last Day of Classes, Fall Semester.

9 Tue.–10 Wed.; Reading Days/Makeup Class Days in Case of Inclement Weather.

9 Fri.; IEEE Summit on Applied AI for Bioinformatics and Cybersecurity, undergraduate, graduate and high school students present individual or group research projects; guest speakers include Benjamin Rifkin, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; Badri Adhikari, computer science, University of Missouri – St. Louis; and Abhijeet Chaudhary, senior data scientist, ADP, organized by the Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science, the IEEE Systems Council and the IEEE North Jersey Section; Room 208, Becton Hall or via Zoom, Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.; Summit, 9 a.m.; Lunch 1–2 p.m. (program may be extended until 4 p.m. depending on number of presentations), free, complimentary breakfast and lunch served, registration necessary, for information call 201-692-2498 or email avatsa@fdu.edu or mike.newell2@13harris.com.

9 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.

10 Wed.; Faculty Colloquium, “Global Health Leadership and Financing Without the United States,” Arnold Okpani, global health and human services (Van), sponsored by School of Public and Global Affairs; Zoom, 12:30 p.m. EST, free, for information email woolley@fdu.edu.

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

10 Wed.; Last Day for Student Withdrawal from Classes, at close of business (5 p.m.).

11 Thu.–17 Wed.; Final Examinations.

11 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, 1 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.

13 Sat.; WFDU Night, “Holiday Doo Wop,” featuring Jay Siegel’s Tokens, Chris Montez, Joey Dee, Brian Hyland, The Excellents, The Fireflies, Classic Sounds and Tom Schizzano and The LAR Enterprises Band, made possible by Bergen Performing Arts Center’s (bergenPAC) support of WFDU-FM; bergenPAC, 30 North Van Buren St., Englewood, N.J., 7 p.m., WFDU-FM DJs onsite to meet and greet listeners before the show, tickets available online, for information go to Holiday Doo Wop.

16 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; Holy Name Administrative Offices, 3 University Plaza Drive, Hackensack, 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.

17 Wed.; Virtual Information Session, MSN Entry-to-RN Practice, sponsored by Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m. EST, free, for information email CONAH@fdu.edu.

17 Wed.; Fall Semester Ends, 11 p.m.

24 Wed.–25 Thu.; Christmas Holiday, campus closed.

26 Fri.–30 Tue.; Campus Closed. 

31 Wed.; New Year’s Holiday, campus closed.