FDU’s April Pride Month 2024
Vaniah Howell
April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024: “Love Is Love Exhibition”
Hosted by Vaniah Howell, assistant professor of animation, and the School of the Arts. The artist charity gallery showcases original artwork created and sold by FDU students. 50% of all funds will be donated back to LGBTQIA+ youth. Florham Campus: Library Lobby, Monninger Center. For more information, contact Vaniah Howell at v.howell@fdu.edu.
April 2, 2024 at 4 PM: “The Poetry of Pride”
Hosted by Kathryn Douglas, assistant professor of creative writing, the Progress Pride Club and the FDU Florham Campus Library. Come hear the poetry of the LGBTQIA+ community. Listen, read your own work, or the work of others. If you are not sure about what you would like to read, some poems will be available—or, just come and listen and if the mood strikes you, read! Pizza and refreshments provided. Florham Campus: Orangerie, Monninger Center. For more information, contact Kathryn Douglas at douglas@fdu.edu.
April 3, 2024 at 3 PM PDT: “Pride Speaker Series with Phiroozeh Petigara”
Phiroozeh Petigara is a queer South Asian healer, writer and teacher. A trauma-informed yoga instructor, reiki practitioner and storytelling coach, Petigara specializes in supporting queer and trans BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) as they endeavor to lead healing and authentic lives. Vancouver Campus: Cambie Room 130. Zoom option available here. For more information, contact Sheenam Bhardwaj, activities coordinator, at s.bhardwaj@fdu.edu. Find out more about Phiroozeh Petigara on Instagram here.
April 4, 2024 at 10 AM PDT: “Pride Speaker Series with Jarrett Bachman”
A conversation discussing research on the state of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and reconciliation in tourism and hospitality businesses in British Columbia. Jarrett Bachman is the associate director of the FDU International School of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management and an associate professor of hospitality and tourism management. Refreshments provided. Vancouver Campus: Cambie Room, 135. Zoom option available here. For more information, contact Sheenam Bhardwaj, activities coordinator, at s.bhardwaj@fdu.edu.
April 10, 2024 at 4 PM: “Beyond Coming Out Stories”
Hosted by April Patrick, university director of Honors and associate professor of literature. A panel exploring LGBTQIA+ diversity in young adult literature. The student panel, who have taken Young Adult Literature at FDU in the past three years, will explore the wide range of representations of queer characters and situations in young adult literature. This diversity is an evolution from past literary representations that focused on the coming out narrative for most of these characters. More recent texts include a character’s sexuality as just one of the many interesting things about them, not as their primary or sole quality. Student panelists include Jules Aid, Shannon DiCristina, Lucia Krautheim, Ben Levin and Julianna Vockroth. The panel will be moderated April Patrick. Refreshments provided. Florham Campus: Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall. Zoom option available here. For more information, contact April Patrick at patricka@fdu.edu.
April 11, 2024 at 3 PM: “Paint the Lawn Tie Dye”
Hosted by the Progress Pride Club. Until supplies last. Florham Campus: Library Lawn. For more information contact Oli Yee at oliviayee18@student.fdu.edu. Find out more about the Progress Pride Club on Instagram here.
April 12, 2024 at 11 AM: “A Sticker Sale from Love Is Love Exhibition”
Hosted by Vaniah Howell, assistant professor of animation, the Progress Pride Club and the School of Arts. The artist charity gallery showcases original artwork created and sold by FDU students. 50% of all funds will be donated back to LGBTQIA+ youth. Florham Campus: Library Lawn. Rain location: Student Center. For more information, contact Vaniah Howell at v.howell@fdu.edu.
April 15, 2024 at 6 PM: “Pride Trivia Night”
Hosted by the Progress Pride Club. Florham Campus: Sammartino Room, Student Center. For more information contact Oli Yee at oliviayee18@student.fdu.edu. Find out more about the Progress Pride Club on Instagram here.
April 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM: “Colonialism and Making Fluid Identities Fixed”
Hosted by Robert Houle, professor of history. A short lecture from within Houle’s Modern African History class of the ways gender identities were often fluid in the pre-colonial era and the lasting impact of colonial gender expectations widely imposed on African populations. Zoom available here. For more information, contact Robert Houle at rhoule@fdu.edu.
April 19, 2024 at 2 PM: “Drew University LGBTQIA+ Workshop”
Hosted by the Progress Pride Club and the Office of Student Life. Speakers from Drew University at FDU. Florham Campus: Orangerie, Monninger Center. For more information contact Oli Yee at oliviayee18@student.fdu.edu. Find out more about the Progress Pride Club on Instagram here.
April 22, 2024 at 1 PM: “Pronouns and Inclusive Language, Then and Now”
Hosted by Matthieu Boyd, chair of the FDU School of the Humanities and professor of literature. A look at how norms and conversations around inclusive language have developed over time, with special attention to pronouns and issues of gender and sexuality. Zoom available here. For more information, contact Matthieu Boyd at mwboyd@fdu.edu.
April 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM: “Open Forum with LGBTQIA+ Students”
Hosted by John Schiemann, professor of government & law, and the Progress Pride Club. A town hall meeting with students from the LGBTQIA+ community presenting their ideas, experiences and needs to the FDU Community at large. Refreshments provided. Florham Campus: Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall. Zoom option available here. For more information, contact John Schiemann at jws@fdu.edu.
April 26, 2024 at 7 PM: “Pride in Films: Part Two”
Hosted by the Progress Pride Club. A continuation of “Pride in Films: Part One” hosted on March 29, 2024. Florham Campus: Twombly Lounge carpet side. For more information contact Oli Yee at oliviayee18@student.fdu.edu. Find out more about the Progress Pride Club on Instagram here.
April 29, 2024 at 1 PM: “Conversation with Anthony Torres, FDU alumnus and founder of the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance”
Hosted by Madelyn Ferrans, co-director of the pre-law program and lecturer of law. A discussion with Anthony Torres, MPA’21 (Metro), the founder of the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance. Learn about his vision, advocacy and empowerment of the LGBTQIA+ community. Zoom available here. Learn about the Bergen County LGBTQ+ Alliance here. For more information, contact Madelyn Ferrans at ferrans@fdu.edu.
April 29, 2024 at 6 PM: “Pride Paint n’ Sip”
Hosted by the Progress Pride Club. Florham Campus: Sammartino Room, Student Center. For more information contact Oli Yee at oliviayee18@student.fdu.edu. Find out more about the Progress Pride Club on Instagram here.
Month hosted by the FDU Planning Committee for LGBTQIA+ Pride Events
Overall Coordinator: Nandita Ghosh, associate professor of English. For more information, contact Nandita Ghosh at nghosh@fdu.edu.