Past Events

Indigenous Speaker Event

July 9, 2024

Promotional poster for an Indigenous Speaker Event on July 9, 2024, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in Room 130, Cambie Location. The event features Master carver and Squamish Nation elder Darren Yelton, who will share details of his carvings and discuss the history of the Squamish Nations people. The poster includes decorative elements like leaf patterns and the FDU logo.Please join us for an Indigenous Speaker event on Tuesday, July 9 from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in Room 130, Cambie Location. Master carver and Squamish Nation elder, Darren Yelton will share details of his carvings, and talk about the history of Squamish Nations people.

PRIDE MONTH

June 18, 2024

Promotional poster for the Pride Month Distinguished Speaker Session featuring QTPOC activist and storyteller Phiroozeh Petigara. The event is scheduled for June 18, 2024, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in Room 130 at the Cambie Campus. The title of the talk is 'From Good Brown Girl to Cool Queer Aunty: How to Be Your True Self and Thrive.' The description highlights an interactive storytelling adventure about Phi, a Pakistani Canadian immigrant, who transforms her life from trying to be the 'Good Brown Girl' to living her truth as 'Cool Queer Aunty.' No registration is required.

Please join us for our Pride Month Distinguished Speaker Session with QTPOC activist and storyteller, Phiroozeh Petigara. The details of the event are as follows:

Title of the talk: From Good Brown Girl to Cool Queer Aunty: How to Be Your True Self and Thrive

Description: An interactive storytelling adventure that follows Phi, a Pakistani Canadian immigrant who transforms her life from trying to be the Good Brown Girl to living her truth as Cool Queer Aunty.

No registration is required.

BACK TO SCHOOL

May 31, 2024

Group photo of students and staff at the 'Back to School' fair held on May 31, 2024, in the Cambie Student Lounge. The event took place from 11 am to 2 pm, where students interacted with various departments, learned about their functions, and addressed questions. A popular activity was the 'Spin-the-Wheel' game, where students had the chance to win FDU merchandise and prizes.The ‘Back to School’ fair was held on Friday, May 31 from 11 am to 2 pm in Cambie Student lounge.

Students got the opportunity to interact with various departments, learn more about their functions and address any questions they had. The ‘Spin-the-wheel’ game was a favorite as students got the chance to win various FDU merch and prizes.

APRIL PRIDE MONTH EVENTS

April 1-30, 2024

Promotional poster for April Pride Month events at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Vancouver and New Jersey campuses. The poster features a colorful design with a rainbow gradient at the top and bottom, symbolizing LGBTQ+ pride. It lists various events scheduled throughout April 2024, including exhibitions, discussions, workshops, and celebrations. Examples of listed events include 'Celebrate April Pride Month,' 'Beyond Coming Out Stories,' 'Pride Trivia Night,' and 'Pride Panel.' The poster also includes the FDU logo and contact information for more details.

Please join us for these upcoming April Pride Month events being conducted across FDU Vancouver and New Jersey campuses. 

WHITECAPS EVENT

April 6, 2024

Group photo of students at the Whitecaps soccer event on April 6, 2024. The students are smiling and posing together in the stands at BC Place Stadium, where they enjoyed a thrilling game. The Vancouver Whitecaps team won the match by a score of 4–0.FDU Vancouver gave away 10 free tickets to a Whitecaps soccer match on Saturday, April 6. The lucky winners enjoyed a thrilling game at BC place stadium where the Vancouver Whitecaps team won by 4 -0.  

Indian New Year Celebration

April 10, 2024

Invitation poster for the Indian New Year Celebration on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Cambie Campus Room 257. The poster features a green background with intricate decorative patterns and an illustration of two people dancing in traditional attire. It highlights activities including traditional music, dance, presentation, and food. For participation inquiries, contact s.bhardwaj@fdu.edu .

HOLI Celebration

March 27, 2024

Group photo of students celebrating Holi at Fairleigh Dickinson University on March 27, 2024. The image shows participants covered in colorful powders, smiling and posing together, capturing the festive and joyful atmosphere of the event.

The Holi celebration at Fairleigh Dickinson University was an explosion of color and joy, uniting students in a vibrant tapestry of laughter and camaraderie. Traditional music set the rhythm for energetic dance performances by the Dancing Feet Club, showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the campus. Amidst clouds of colorful powders, friendships were renewed and bonds strengthened.

Happiness Day

March 20, 2024

Promotional poster for the Happiness Day Celebration at FDU on March 20, 2024, featuring bright colors and text encouraging participation. The poster includes details about the event, such as the date, time (3 PM to 6 PM), and location (Room 113/4, Georgia). It also mentions Gudrun Dreher, Ph.D., Director of the Global Scholars Program, and provides her email address (gudrun@fdu.edu ) for more information.

Happiness Day Program

Gudrun Dreher, Ph.D.

Director of the Global Scholars Program

gudrun@fdu.edu

Pink Shirt Day

February 28, 2024

Group photo of FDU Vancouver students, staff, and faculty celebrating Pink Shirt Day on February 28, 2024. Participants are wearing pink shirts and standing together in a line, symbolizing unity and awareness against bullying.

FDU Vancouver students, staff, and faculty came together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day on February 28, an annual event against bullying. The participants wore pink shirts to bring awareness to the issue of bullying and to encourage all to practice kindness in their daily lives.

Garba Event

October 27, 2023

Group photo of attendees at the Garba night event organized by FDU Vancouver on October 27, 2023. The image shows participants dressed in vibrant traditional Gujarati attire, smiling and posing together, reflecting the festive and cultural spirit of the celebration.FDU Vancouver organized the Garba night event on October 27th. It was celebrated with dancing, music, and vibrant festivities. Attendees dressed in traditional Gujarati attire and competed for prizes like the best dancer award and best costume prize. The festivities featured garba, a circular dance originating in Gujarat. The event was attended by over 50 people and was covered on the FDU Vancouver Instagram and Facebook pages.