Metro Campus Next Month

May 2024

1 Wed.–14 Tue.; Exhibit, “How Social Media Is Impacting Women and Girls,” featuring Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back, book by Kara Alaimo, communication and deputy chair, communication; also includes several books handpicked by Kara Alaimo and by FDU libraries; Display Case (near Periodicals section), First Floor, Metropolitan Campus Library, 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 b.duffy@fdu.edu.

1 Wed.; Information Session, Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, for parents, prospective students and high-school teachers/staff; Regional Center Office, Fifth Floor, Robison Hall, 10 a.m., free, limited seating, registration necessary, to register and for information call 201-692-2716 or email agmalone@fdu.edu.

1 Wed.; Lifelong Learning Lecture, “Free Speech and the First Amendment,” Madelyn Ferrans, law (Flor), in partnership with FellowshipLIFE; Fellowship Hall, Fellowship Senior Living, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, N.J., 1–2 p.m., $25 (nonrefundable/nontransferable), free for Fellowship Village community residents, advanced registration necessary, for information go to Lifelong Learning Schedule.

1 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “Citation Skills for English for Professional Success (EPS) Graduate Students,” Brooke Duffy, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–5 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email b.duffy@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

2 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, RN to BSN Completion Program, sponsored by Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu.

2 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Allied Health Programs, sponsored by Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, 1–2 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu.

2 Thu.; Academic Support Center Spring 2024 Workshop Series, “Practical Tips for Final Exams,” insights into study skills, time management and learning strategies for navigating challenges of exam day, presented by Academic Support Center staff; Room 503, Robison Hall, 2–3 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information call 201-692-2076, for FDU students only.

2 Thu.; 2024 STEM Research and Design Expo, showcasing semester-long group and individual projects by civil engineering, civil engineering technology, computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, biology, chemistry and physics students, presented by Lee Gildart and Oswald Haase School of Computer Sciences and Engineering; Rutherford Room, Greg Olsen Student Union, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information email cstubbs@fdu.edu.

4 Sat.; Last Day of Spring Classes.

4 Sat.; One-day Retreat, “Owning My Journey: Striving and Thriving,” keynote speaker Danette “Danni” Buie, founder/CEO, Thrive Limitlessly LLC; presenters Heather Batten, founder/CEO, The Growing Edge^®, and Mayra Salinas-Godsey, founder/CEO, Gran Via Realty, LLC, and Mayra Salinas LLC; and panelists Melissa Baralt, sciences, Berkeley College, Woodland Park, N.J., president, SheCaucus and founder/CEO, Bee Better Than Me LCC; Crystal Blackmon, hospitality/tourism, Newark (N.J.) Public Schools, and adjunct faculty member, Hudson County Community College; and Asenett “Kathy” Martin, assistant to mayor, Passaic, N.J., cosponsored by student life; Rutherford Room, Greg Olsen Student Union, continental breakfast/check-in 9:30 a.m., opening remarks 10 a.m., session 1 10:15 a.m., session 2 11:15 a.m., lunch keynote 12:15 p.m., session 3 (panel discussion) 2 p.m., closing remarks 3 p.m., $50, registration necessary by 5/3 Fri., for information email PaulaskaRamirez@generationfearless.org or go to Owning My Journey: Striving and Thriving.

6 Mon.–7 Tue.; Reading/Snow Makeup Days.

6 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 a.brace@fdu.edu or call 973-443-8230.

7 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), business faculty (Metro), 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 Tue.; Late Knight Breakfast, food, live music, raffles, games and more, sponsored by student life; The Dish (Dining Hall), Greg Olsen Studen Union, 8–11 p.m., free, for information email rmills@fdu.edu and l.darzano@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

8 Wed.–14 Tue.; Final Examinations.

8 Wed.; Lifelong Learning Lecture, “Religious Freedom and the Constitution,” Madelyn Ferrans, law (Flor), in partnership with FellowshipLIFE; Fellowship Hall, Fellowship Senior Living, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, N.J., 1–2 p.m., $25 (nonrefundable/nontransferable), free for Fellowship Village community residents, advanced registration necessary, for information go to Lifelong Learning Schedule.

8 Wed.; Nursing Convocation; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall; Entry-level Nursing Programs, 1 p.m.; Advanced-level Nursing Programs, 3:30 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu, by invitation only.

8 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing, sponsored by Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

14 Tue.; Spring Semester Ends, 11 p.m.

14 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Center for Dyslexia Studies Structured Literacy/Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Program, program starts fall 2024 at FDU Center for Dyslexia Studies (Metropolitan Campus), sponsored by Center for Dyslexia Studies; Zoom, 4:30 p.m., free, to RSVP or for additional information call 201-692-2816 or email graceh@fdu.edu.

15 Wed.; Fairleigh Dickinson University 81st Commencement Ceremony; MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., 9:30 a.m., free, for information go to Commencement 2024.

16 Thu.; TIAA On-campus Individual Counseling, Joe Del Grande, TIAA financial consultant, sponsored by human resources; Room 3333, Dickinson Hall, 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 Mon.–6/29 Sat.; Summer Session I.

22 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing, sponsored by Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

27 Mon.; Memorial Day Holiday.

28 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Nurse Practitioner MSN (Advanced Practice RN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Programs, sponsored by Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu.

29 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing, sponsored by Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

31 Fri.; Memorial Day Holiday Makeup Day.