Campus Celebrations
Let’s Celebrate!
May 2022 — May is a busy time on our New Jersey campuses as we host several events to honor our students and graduates. Several events are celebrated on our campuses before we gather at MetLife Stadium on May 18 for our 79th University Commencement Ceremony honoring the Class of 2022.
Metropolitan Campus
All events are on Commencement Green unless noted otherwise below.
May 6: Silberman College of Business 2 p.m.
May 9: University Student Awards 2 p.m.
May 11: Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall
1 p.m. Undergraduate ceremony
3 p.m. Graduate ceremony
Reception to follow on Commencement Green
May 14: Hispanic Center Graduation 6:30 p.m.
Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall
May 16: Transformational Excellence Awards Breakfast 9 a.m.
May 17: Doctoral Hooding Ceremony 10 a.m.
Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall
Peter Sammartino School of Education
School of Psychology and Counseling
Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health
Reception to follow on Commencement Green
Florham Campus
All events are hosted on Library Lawn
May 10: University Student Awards 2 p.m.
May 11: Florham SGA Gala 5 p.m.
May 12: Transformational Excellence Awards 9 a.m.
May 17: School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Hooding Ceremony 1:30 p.m.
Lavender Graduation
Our Lavender Graduation Address will be held on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 PM EDT (4 PM PDT) via Zoom so that we can honor graduates from all our campuses. Vidal Lopez, director of student affairs at Ana G. Méndez University, who helped to build the SPECTRUM community on FDU’s Metropolitan Campus, will serve as the speaker. Coordinating the event is Carrie Shanafelt, associate professor in the Department of Literature, Languages, Writing, and Humanities.
To participate in this Zoom event as an LGTBQ+ honoree, please send an email to carrie_shanafelt@fdu.edu with “HONOREE” in the subject line and the following information:
- Your name and email
- Your degree and program (e.g., BA in Criminal Justice, minor in Psychology)
- Your campus and school (e.g., Florham, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)
If you would like to participate in this Zoom event as an ally, family member or non-graduate, please send an email to carrie_shanafelt@fdu.edu with “SUPPORTER” in the subject line and the following information:
- Your name and email