Metro Campus This Month
June 2023
1 Thu.–10/31 Tue.; Hispanic Center Art Exhibit, “FDU Latinx Roots,” mixed media, digital art, oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings by FDU students Jasmine Deppol, Michelle Fernandez, Miguel Lazo, Laileni Mendoza Reyes, Alexander Rivera, Sarah Rivera and Oscar Rosario, inspired by their Latinx heritage, sponsored by Hispanic Center; Hispanic Center, Fourth Floor, Robison Hall, Mon.–Thu., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (University closed on Fridays from 5/19–8/4), free, for information call 201-692-2625 or email oujo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.
1 Thu.; Annual Charter Day and The Pinnacle Society Induction Ceremony, Charter Day honoree Micheline Nader, best-selling author, health-care entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist; president, Jesra Foundation; and FDU trustee; The Pinnacle Induction Ceremony, honoring alumni Adenah Bayoh, AA’99, BS’01 (Metro), restaurateur/entrepreneur; Timothy Gearty, BS’77 (Ruth), managing partner, Gearty & McIntyre, LLP, Florham Park, N.J.; Patrick Kissane, BA’11, MAS’15 (Metro), retired deputy chief of police, Fort Lee (N.J.) Police Department; Donald Schwamb, BS’62 (Metro), committee chairman, Open Space of Park Ridge; Robert “Bobby” Stern, BS’08 (Flor), president, Riviera Hospitality Group, Brooklyn, N.Y.; and Maroa Velez, BS’77 (Ruth), partner, Brown Brothers Harriman, Jersey City, N.J.; Italian Gardens, Florham Campus, 5 p.m.; Cocktail Reception, rear of Hennessy Hall (rain location: Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall), Florham Campus, 7 p.m.; Charter Day Dinner, Main Tent, Italian Gardens, 8:30 p.m., black tie creative, sponsorship opportunities available, for information and registration go to Charter Day 2023, for inquiries email j.herr@fdu.edu or call 201-692-7011.
2 Fri.; Memorial Day Holiday Makeup Day.
12 Mon.–7/22 Sat.; Summer Session II.
13 Tue.; Metropolitan Campus Student Orientation, for transfer students admitted to fall 2023 semester; Student Union Building, check-in 9 a.m., free, registration necessary, to sign up and for information go to Metropolitan Campus Orientation or email metroorientation@fdu.edu.
17 Sat.; Parents’ Network, facilitating parenting through exchange of knowledge and experiences; topics include building bonds, supporting each other, making connections and positivity and inspiration; sponsored and facilitated by Master of Social Work (MSW) student Stephanie Etienne, series made possible through Johnson Public Library’s partnership with FDU’s MSW program; Meeting Room, Lower Level, Johnson Public Library, 274 Main Street, Hackensack, N.J., 11 a.m.–noon, free, light refreshments provided, registration necessary, for information email socialworkintern697@gmail.com or call 201-343-4169 ext. 31.
21 Wed.; Virtual Open House, Master of Social Work Program, hosted by program faculty and Zakia Clay, program director; Zoom, 6–7:30 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email zakiaclay@fdu.edu.
26 Mon.; Inaugural FDU Football Golf Outing, hosted by FDU Devils football, proceeds benefit FDU’s football program; Berkshire Valley Golf Course, 28 Cozy Lake Road, Oak Ridge, N.J., registration/practice range 11:30 a.m., putting green contest 1 p.m., shotgun tee off 1:30 p.m., post-golf buffet dinner 6 p.m., $200 single golfers, $800 foursome (cost includes golf, cart, lunch, drinks and BBQ buffet), sponsorship packages available, reservation necessary by 6/4 Sun. or until all spots are filled, registration necessary, for information email davies@fdu.edu, avancuren@fdu.edu or go to Football Golf Outing Facebook page or FDU Football Golf Outing.
27 Tue.; Metropolitan Campus Student Orientation, for new students admitted to fall 2023 semester; Student Union Building, check-in 9 a.m., free, registration necessary, to sign up and for information go to Metropolitan Campus Orientation or email metroorientation@fdu.edu.
27 Tue.–29 Thu.; Virtual Computer Science Professional Development Workshop for Grades K–5 Educators, organized by department of mathematics and computer science, Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with FDU STEM Institute of Education; Zoom, 4–7 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, non-educators interested in attending should call 973-443-8680 to be included on wait-list (if workshop not filled to capacity), for inquiries email khreisat@fdu.edu or sharma@fdu.edu.
27 Tue.–29 Thu.; Virtual Computer Science Professional Development Workshop for Grades 6–12 Educators, organized by department of mathematics and computer science, Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with FDU STEM Institute of Education; Zoom, 4–7 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, non-educators interested in attending should call 973-443-8680 to be included on wait-list (if workshop not filled to capacity), for inquiries email khreisat@fdu.edu or sharma@fdu.edu.