Metro Campus This Month

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

January 2026

1 Thu.; New Year’s Day, campus closed.

1 Thu.–5 Mon.; Seventh Annual Holiday Food Drive, online fundraiser benefitting Community FoodBank of New Jersey, cosponsored by FDU School of Public and Global Affairs, Feeding America and Community FoodBank of New Jersey; choose a donation packages ($25 Bundle of Hope Baby Kit, $75 Holiday in a Box or $150 Food Distribution) at Seventh Annual Holiday Food Drive, make a financial contribution or mail a check to Community FoodBank of New Jersey, 31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, N.J. 07025 (ATTN: FDU Holiday Food Drive) by Monday, January 5, for information email cgettinger@fdu.edu or echiu@cfbnj.org.

2 Fri.; Winter Session Classes Begin, 8 a.m.

2 Fri.– 4/30 Thu.; Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success Art Exhibit, “Ancient American Sculptures and Carvings,” celebrates ancient art of Mesoamerica and showcases works by FDU students who created their own art inspired by research on this topic; includes works by local artists Natalia Tous, Claudia Dominguez and Sandra Martinez, 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., free, for information email oujo@fdu.edu.

2 Fri.–16 Fri.; Registration/Academic Counseling and Advising.

5 Mon.; Last Day for New Registrations and Final Drop/Add Changes.

7 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. 

7 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.

14 Wed.; FDU Alumni Night at N.J. Devils Hockey, Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.; Special Alumni Reception, with food and drinks, Gaming Zone Lounge (located directly above Sections 225 and 226), 6–7 p.m.; New Jersey Devils vs. Seattle Kraken Hockey Game, 7–9 p.m., $60 (includes pregame reception and game ticket), registration necessary by 1/10 Wed., alumni and guests receive $10 voucher for use at any concession stand inside Prudential Center, game tickets and vouchers sent to email or phone number provided at registration, for information email fdualumni@fdu.edu, call 201-692-7106 or go to FDU Alumni Night at N.J. Devils Hockey, for FDU alumni and guests only.

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

16 Fri.; Winter Session Classes End, 11 p.m.

19 Mon.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

20 Tue.; Spring Semester Classes Begin, 8 a.m.

20 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, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

21 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.

21 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.

23 Fri.; Popcorn and Punch Cards, learn about healthy goal setting, start semester strong and enjoy popcorn, sponsored by FDU libraries; Periodicals Section, First Floor, Metropolitan Campus Library, 2–4 p.m., free, for information go to Popcorn and Punch Cards, for FDU community only.

24 Sat.; Saturday Campus Tour, meet with admissions counselors, learn about opportunities offered at FDU and go on campus tour led by student ambassador; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, check-in time 9:45 a.m., free, registration necessary, for information call 201-692-7308 or go to Visit an FDU Campus.

26 Mon.; 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, registration necessary, to register go to TIAA Schedule Now or call 800-842-2252, for FDU faculty and staff only.

27 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.

27 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Graduate Nursing (MSN Nurse Practitioner, 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.

27 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, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

27 Tue.; An Evening with Holocaust Survivor and Author Susan Gold, author of The Eyes Are the Same; introductory remarks by Benjamin Rifkin, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; Q&A moderated by Kyle Kattelman, political science, director of Fairleigh Institute for Lifelong Learning at Metro and coordinator of BA in individualized studies with social sciences concentration (Metro); Book Signing follows, cosponsored by FDU Library, social sciences/history/criminal justice department and Fairleigh Institute for Lifelong Learning, in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day; Auditorium, Metropolitan Campus Library, and via Zoom (for FDU community only), 6–7:30 p.m. EST, free, light refreshments served, RSVP requested but walk-ins are welcome,  for information email ribustel@fdu.edu or go to An Evening with Holocaust Survivor and Author Susan Gold.

28 Wed.; Campaign Launch, 250 Acts of Kindness: A Legacy of Compassion, overview of campaign, involvement ideas and opportunities to connect with colleagues; give back to communities in meaningful acts of service, benevolence and compassionate giving; in honor of 250th anniversary of United States of America; Multipurpose Room and Knight Club, Greg Olsen Student Union, 2–5 p.m., free, faculty/staff encouraged to participate by submitting existing or upcoming service-oriented programs, events or initiatives, for information go to FDU 250 Acts of Kindness, for FDU community only.