Metro Campus This Month

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

September 2026

1 Tue.–11/24 Tue.; Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success Art Exhibit, “Sacred Temples of Ancient America,” inspired by South American pre-Columbian temples as well as Claude Monet’s impressionist paintings of Rouen Cathedral in different lighting conditions, cosponsored by Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success and art, communication, and media; Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success, Fourth Floor, Robison Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed on Monday, September 7, Labor Day Holiday), free, for information email oujo@fdu.edu.

1 Tue.; FDUknighted Resource Fair, one-stop shop for campus resources; explore departments, meet staff, learn about services and get information needed to start semester, cosponsored by enrollment services and Transforming College Campuses; Library Lawn, in front of Metropolitan Campus Library (rain location: Greg Olsen Student Union), 1–3:30 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

1 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, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

2 Wed.; September 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, 3 p.m., free, registration necessary to receive Zoom link, for information go to FDU Libraries Book Tasting Club, for FDU community only.

3 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Undergraduate/Entry-level Nursing (Bachelor of Science in 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.

3 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.

3 Thu.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “Writing in the Sciences,” introduces student skills specific to scientific writing, provides additional writing support available to students through Metro Writing Studio, Helen Kuttner, Becton College, sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 5:30–6:30 p.m. EST (log-in 10 minutes prior to start of session), free, for information call 201-692-2166, email jawagner@fdu.edu or go to Metro Writing Studio, for FDU students only.

3 Thu.; 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 Mon.; Labor Day Holiday.

8 Tue.; Last Day for New Registrations and Final Drop/Add Changes.

8 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, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

8 Tue.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “Advanced Dissertation Writing for the EdD Program,” interactive workshop covers EdD program dissertation template, tone and voice, synthesis and other advanced writing topics; participants requested to bring draft of work and be prepared to share; scheduled following EDUC8668 Dissertation Prep in the EdD and before EDUC8651 History of Higher Education, Michele McCormick, writing and associate director, University writing, sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 6:30–7:30 p.m. EST (log-in 10 minutes prior to start of session), free, for information call 201-692-2166, email jawagner@fdu.edu or go to Metro Writing Studio, for FDU community only.

9 Wed.; Virtual General 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.

9 Wed.; Wisdom Wednesday Virtual Series, “Environmental Insights,” intersecting world of campus safety, sustainability and student well-being; learn perspectives on risk management, emergency preparedness, being best advocate for safe physical spaces, environmental efforts and fostering healthy campus culture, with Richard Burchell, University director of environmental health and safety, presented by division of student affairs; Zoom, 1–2 p.m. EST, free, for information email r.santana@fdu.edu or arivers@fdu.edu, for FDU faculty and staff only.

14 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “A Future Imagined: Europe Without the United States,” Heather Conley, nonresident senior fellow, American Enterprise Institute, Washington, D.C., sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus credit programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666), walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2026.

14 Mon.; Bring Your Own Business, helping students start their own business, hosted by Paige Soltano, director of placement/outreach, Silberman College, with Matthew Wells, executive director, New Jersey Small Business Development Center at FDU, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Room 2145, Dickinson Hall, 4 p.m., free, registration via FDU Handshake, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

14 Mon.; Wisdom Walks: Exercise and Wisdom in One, with Rosa Santana, University director for career development; learn about her experiences, career journeys, research and life advice; ask questions and build connections, cosponsored by FDU honors and Transforming College Campuses; Walk, meet up in Honors Office, Room 21, Robison Hall, 4–4:30 p.m.; Continuation of Conversation may follow, Honors Office, Room 21, Robison Hall, free, for information email FDUhonors@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

14 Mon.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, “Introduction to Using Generative AI for Research for Faculty,” potential uses of generative AI in academic research, drawbacks and ethical consideration of using these tools, Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email a.carney@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU faculty and staff only.

14 Mon.; Virtual Writing Studio Workshop, “APA Doctoral-level Writing Strategies and Style for EdD Coursework,” covers APA format and style required for formal written work, strategies for using APA format to annotate while reading academic texts, adhering to APA format while drafting discussion board posts and more; introduction to doctoral-level writing for students starting the EdD program and an APA format refresher for anyone enrolled in EdD program; scheduled following EDUC8650 Organization and Administration in Education and EDUC8664 Dissertation Seminar, Michele McCormick, writing and associate director, University writing, sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 6:30–7:30 p.m. EST (log-in 10 minutes prior to start of session), free, for information call 201-692-2166, email jawagner@fdu.edu or go to Metro Writing Studio, for FDU community only.

15 Tue.; Registration Drive, National Voter Registration Day, learn about upcoming midterm elections, register to vote and check voter-registration status, cosponsored by FDU library and League of Women Voters; Lobby, Greg Olsen Student Union, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., free, for information email p.miraglilo@fdu.edu or ribustel@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

15 Tue.; Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair, connect with leading employers, explore career paths and potentially land dream job or internship; practice elevator pitch; and bring hard copies of résumé, sponsored by career development; Bogota Savings Bank Center; Veterans Hour, connect exclusively with veteran-friendly employers interested in recruiting and supporting veterans seeking employment opportunities, 1–2 p.m.; Career and Internship Fair, 2–4:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email s.mercury@fdu.edu, for FDU students and alumni only.

15 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, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

15 Tue.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, “Searching Newspaper Databases,” basic primer on identifying different types of newspaper articles, how to evaluate those articles for bias and demonstration on searching for selection of newspaper databases through library’s website, Patty Miraglilo, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–5 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email p.miraglilo@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

16 Wed.; Faculty Colloquium, “AI in Strategic Management,” Hossein Hakimpour, administrative science (Van), sponsored by School of Public and Global Affairs; Zoom, 12:30 p.m. EST, free, for information call 201-692-7171.

16 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.

16 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.

16 Wed.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, “Beyond the Search Bar: Identifying and Utilizing Unique Database Tools,” understand scope of database, identify available research tools and know how tools could benefit research; covers high-level approach to identifying and using often overlooked database features, Ellery Bruns, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email e.bruns@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

17 Thu.; Open House, Office of Veterans Services, for military-connected students and anyone interested in learning about services offered, Joseph Cerciello, director of veterans services; Room 1106, Office of Veterans Services, Dickinson Hall, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., free, for information email j.cerciello@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

17 Thu.; Annual Constitution Day Event, Lecture, “1776 and 1787: The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution,” Chris Rasmussen, history, cosponsored by social sciences/history/criminal justice and FDU Library; Auditorium, Metropolitan Campus Library, and via Zoom, 2:30 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary for Zoom attendees, for information email ribustel@fdu.edu or go to Constitution Day Talk, for FDU community only.

17 Thu.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, “How to Respond to Health Misinformation Online and In Person,” learn how to legally, efficiently and confidently navigate popular online archives, including Library of Congress and Internet Archive, Colleen Fischer, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email c.fischer1@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

19 Sat.; Saturday Campus Tour, learn about academic programs, student experience and admissions process; meet with admissions counselors; and go on campus tour; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m.–noon, free, registration necessary, for information call 201-692-7308 or go to Visit an FDU Campus.

21 Mon.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, “Fact Checking 101: How to Navigate Online with Confidence,” fact-check information, photos and images with basic searching skills, as well as examining metadata; arm yourself against deep fakes and misinformation with toolbox of everyday easy-to-use skills, Colleen Fischer, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:30 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email c.fischer1@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

22 Tue.; 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 only, for appointments go to Schedule a Meeting, email Joe.DelGrande@tiaa.org or call 201-496-8306, for FDU faculty and staff only.

22 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.

22 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.

22 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, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

22 Tue.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, Digital Scholarship Series, “Introduction to Data Cleaning,” for anyone creating their own data for research, basics of cleaning up data for visualization tools, Ellery Bruns, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–5:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email e.bruns@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

23 Wed.; General 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.

23 Wed.; Academic Convocation, includes Distinguished Faculty and Pillar awards; Keynote Address, “What We Owe Our Students: Rethinking What It Means to Meet Students Where They Are,” Danielle DeNigris, psychology (Flor); Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, Florham Campus, 2–4 p.m.; Reception follows, Lobby, Dreyfuss Building and outside (weather permitting), free, for information call 201-692-7100 or email i.comp@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

23 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.

23 Wed.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, “How to Read a Scholarly Article,” how to get the most out of sources when conducting college-level research, topics include locating, identifying and analyzing scholarly articles, Eleanor Friedl, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research (Flor); Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email eleanor_friedl@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

23 Wed.; Virtual Pharmacy Information Session, overview of FDU’s PharmD program, scholarships and admissions information; Zoom, 6 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email pharmacy@fdu.edu.

24 Thu.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, Digital Scholarship Series, “Introduction to Tableau,” overview of Tableau free software, a tool for creating data visualizations that will support strong visual storytelling in research, Patty Miraglilo, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–5:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email p.miraglilo@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

27 Sun.; Hispanic Heritage Month, Men’s Soccer Game, Knights vs. Mercyhurst University Lakers, cosponsored by Knights athletics the Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success; Macron Stadium, Teaneck, N.J.; Pregame Tailgate, food, drink and activities, 11:15 a.m.; Soccer Match, noon, free, registration necessary, for information go to FDU Knights Men’s Soccer Heritage Game.

28 Mon.; Midterm Progress Reporting Opens.

28 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of AI,” Richard Anderson, co-director, Makerspace; director of Virtual Worlds, for Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.; and trustee, Fair Use Building and Research Labs, sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus credit programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666), walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2026.

28 Mon.; Wisdom Walks: Exercise and Wisdom in One, with Paige Soltano, director of placement and outreach, Silberman College of Business; learn about her experiences, career journeys, research and life advice; ask questions and build connections, cosponsored by FDU honors and Transforming College Campuses; Walk, meet up in Honors Office, Room 21, Robison Hall, 4–4:30 p.m.; Continuation of Conversation may follow, Honors Office, Room 21, Robison Hall, free, for information email FDUhonors@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

28 Mon.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, “Using Nexis Uni,” learn how to navigate Nexis Uni to find case law and more, Julia Ercolano, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research (Flor); Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email j.ercolano@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

29 Tue.; Virtual Professional Development Workshop, “Supporting Neurodivergent Writers: Strategies for One-on-One Writing Sessions,” for FDU tutors and instructors; strategies for working with students with different learning styles during one-on-one tutoring sessions; how to recognize and respond to learning blocks, adapt an approach when strategy is not working and pivot to techniques that better support individual writers; grounded in principles of Universal Design for Learning; gives tutors concrete, applicable strategies for creating more accessible, responsive and productive writing sessions for students, Eloise Stewart, Becton College, sponsored by Metro Writing Studio; Zoom, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EST (log-in 10 minutes prior to start of session), free, for information call 201-692-2166, email jawagner@fdu.edu or go to Metro Writing Studio, for FDU tutors and staff only.

29 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, 2:30–4:30 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

29 Tue.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, “Exploring AI Tools in FDU Library Database,” introduce new AI tools and research assistants that are now available in various FDU library databases; database companies such as EBSCO, ProQuest and JSTOR will be featured, Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–5:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email a.carney@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

30 Wed.; Student Leadership Development Day, develop leadership skills for campus and career; features fun leadership workshops and interactive sessions on topics such as confident communication, leading in the AI age, empathy skills and leading without burning out; Keynote Address, “Conversation on Leadership,” with Stephanie Gaitley, head women’s basketball coach, athletics, and Benjamin Rifkin, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, hosted by Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Leadership; Dickinson Hall (Wilson Auditorium and Rooms 1142, 1143, 1104 and 1150), 10 a.m.–2:45 p.m. (concurrent sessions running in adjacent rooms in three time slots: 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.); Keynote Address, 2 p.m., free, registration optional, for information go to Student Leadership Development Day or to Student Leadership Development Day – Metro, for FDU students only.

30 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.

30 Wed.; Virtual Library Research Workshop, “Creating an Annotated Bibliography,” how to find quality information and create a “bibliography,” introduce added elements that distinguish an “annotated bibliography, Eleanor Friedl, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research (Flor), cosponsored with Academic Support Center; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email eleanor_friedl@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.