What’s Happening — November 2009
College at Florham
2 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Transatlantic Climate in the Age of Obama,” Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, senior director for policy programs, German Marshall Fund of the United States, Washington, D.C., sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2:30–4 p.m., $10 walk-ins (if seats still available), for information call 973-898-1018.
3 Tue.; Last Day for Student Withdrawal from Classes.
3 Tue.; Town Hall Meeting, with President J. Michael Adams, University Provost Joseph Kiernan and Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Hania Ferrara; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 2–3:30 p.m., free, for FDU community only.
3 Tue.; The Kite Runner Event, Presentation, “My Bad! The Psychology of Guilt,” Lona Whitmarsh, psychology, co-sponsored by College Writing Program, Psychology Department and Freshman Seminar Program; Twombly Lounge, Twombly Residence Halls, 4 p.m., free.
4 Wed.; Lecture, “We Are Not Afraid: The American Civil Rights Struggle from Emancipation to Obama,” Philip Dray, historian and author, Capital Men, and Pulitzer-Prize nominated At the Hands of Persons Unknown, moderated by Gary Darden, U.S. history, presented by FDU’ Diversity Council in conjunction with Dean of Students Office, Educational Opportunity Fund and Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 3:30 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8566.
4 Wed.; Interrogating Boundaries Lecture Series, “Artistic Bridges,” visual presentation of works and ideas, Paul Ramirez Jonas, artist, sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 5:30–7 p.m., free, refreshments served, RSVP necessary, to RSVP and for information e-mail mmcmahon@fdu.edu or call 973-443-8750.
5 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “The Sky Above, The Earth Below,” FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefing sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
5 Thu.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Forum, Rothman Building, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
6 Fri.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Forum, Rothman Building, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
6 Fri.; Yoga Class, bring sticky yoga mat, co-sponsored by student health services and Dean of Students Office; Aerobics Studio, Ferguson Recreation Center, 12:15–1:15 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8535, for FDU community only.
8 Sun.; New York Piano Society Concert, classical piano works by Chopin, Mussorgsky, Debussy and Scriabin performed by amateur performers with established careers in other fields, with special guest performer Valerie Saalbach, soprano and composer, co-sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences and New York Piano Society; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 2 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.), reception follows, free, for information call 973-443-8661, 1-800-862-4630, ext. 48, or 609-937-9239.
9 Mon.–24 Tue.; Priority Registration for Spring Semester 2010.
10 Tue.; Discover Your Major Day, Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management, experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Sullivan Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 9:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.
10 Tue.; United Nations Pathways Videoconference, “Nuclear Nonproliferation,” with Randy Rydell, political affairs officer, Office of the High Representative for Disarmament, United Nations, presented by global learning in conjunction with The Ambassador’s Club at the United Nations; Room 214, Dreyfuss Building, 10–11:30 a.m., free, for information call 973-443-8876.
10 Tue.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Oil Markets, Carbon Emissions and Alternative Fuels: Fact or Fiction,” Robert Kaufmann, geography and director, Center for Energy and Environmental Studies, Boston University, Mass., sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2:30–4 p.m., $10 walk-ins (if seats still available), for information call 973-898-1018.
11 Wed.; TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling, Peter Contini, TIAA-CREF representative, sponsored by human resources; Wroxton Room, Student Center, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., by appointment, free, for appointment and information call 1-800-732-8353.
11 Wed.; Information Session, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities, for parents and prospective students; Rutherford Room, Ferguson Recreation Center, 10 a.m., free, limited seating, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 201-692-2087 or e-mail graceh@fdu.edu.
11 Wed.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Forum, Rothman Building, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
11 Wed.; Employee Recognition Luncheon, honoring faculty and staff with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service, sponsored by human resources; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, noon, by invitation only, honorees register at 201-692-2702.
11 Wed.; Authors’ Reception and Presentation, Consuming Politics: Jon Stewart, Branding and the Youth Vote in America, by Daniel Cassino, political science, and Yasemin Besen-Cassino, sociology, Montclair University, N.J.; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 4 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8564.
11 Wed.;
“A Reading, Discussion and Celebration,” John Hoppenthaler, poet and creative writing/literature, East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C., and Michael Klein, poet, memoirist and faculty adviser, MFA in creative writing, Goddard College, Plainfield, Vt., co-sponsored by creative writing, Words and Music Festival and Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 6:30 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8711.
12 Thu.;
United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “Global Action to Seal the Deal on a New Climate Change Agenda,” FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefing sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
12 Thu.; The Kite Runner Event, Discussion and Conversation, “Afghanistan: Cultural Geography of Conflict,” led by David Rosen, anthropology, co-sponsored by College Writing Program, Psychology Department and Freshman Seminar Program; Orangerie, College at Florham Library, 4 p.m., preceded by Reception and Viewing, Exhibit, “Afghanistan in Maps: 19th–21st Centuries,” geographical maps of and books on Afghanistan, free, for information call 973-443-8515 or 973-443-8516.
13 Fri.; Politics on the PublicMind Series, “Election Autopsy,” Joseph Cryan, assemblyman and chair, New Jersey Democratic State Committee, and Jay Webber, assemblyman and chair, New Jersey Republican State Committee, co-sponsored by PublicMind™ and College at Florham Library; Orangerie, College at Florham Library, 9:30–11 a.m., donation to “Friends of the Library” appreciated, free FDU community/alumni, limited seating, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 973-443-8530 or e-mail colleend@fdu.edu.
13 Fri.; Discover Your Major Day, Creative Writing, experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Hennessy Hall, 9:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.
13 Fri.; Discover Your Major Day, Literature, experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Hennessy Hall, 9:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.
13 Fri.; Yoga Class, bring sticky yoga mat, co-sponsored by student health services and Dean of Students Office; Aerobics Studio, Ferguson Recreation Center, 12:15–1:15 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8535, for FDU community only.
14 Sat.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Forum, Rothman Building, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
15 Sun.; Discover Your Major Day, Film/Animation and Computer Graphics, experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Ferguson Recreation Center, 10:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.
16 Mon.–20 Fri.; International Education Week, Fulbright information session, lecture on immigration options for international students after graduation; for information on events/activities call 973-443-8672.
16 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Will the Pakistan-United States Partnership Survive?” MarvinWeinbaum, scholar-in-residence, Middle East Institute, Washington, D.C., and emeritus, political science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2:30–4 p.m., $10 walk-ins (if seats still available), for information call 973-898-1018.
17 Tue.; Family Business Forum Seminar, “10 Great Ideas to Make You and Your Family More Successful in This Very Challenging Economy,” Leonard Green, Silberman College, and president, The Green Group, Woodbridge, N.J., co-sponsored by FDU’s Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurship; The Jaskol Group; Selective Benefits Group; Sun National Bank; Schenck, Price, Smith & King; and Amper, Politziner & Mattia; Rutherford Room, Ferguson Recreation Center, 8:30–10:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8842.
17 Tue.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “Healing Wounds, Reclaiming Lost Lives: The Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation,” FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefing sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
17 Tue.; Faculty Forum, “Teaching the African-American Student: Expectations, Assumptions, Fears and Responsibilities,” panelists Monifa Brinson-Mulraine, sociology; Randall Westbrook, education and campus coordinator, community college partnership; Gary Darden, U.S. history; and Donald Mabrey, BA’07 (Metro), U.S. history/physical education, Emily N. Carey School, N.Y., moderator Katie Singer, college writing, sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 3:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information e-mail mmcmahon@fdu.edu.
17 Tue.; Hot Topics, “Swine Flu Pandemic: Fact and Fiction,” moderator Patricia Melloy, cell biology, co-sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences and College at Florham Student Government Association; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 7 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information e-mail mmcmahon@fdu.edu.
18 Wed.; United Nations Pathways Lecture Series, “China and Its Role in the World,” Liu Zhenmin, deputy permanent representative of People’s Republic of China to the United Nations, presented by global learning in conjunction with The Ambassador’s Club at the United Nations; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, reception 6 p.m., lecture 6:30–8 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8876.
18 Wed.–22 Sun.; Play, “Once in a Lifetime,” by George Kaufman and Moss Hart, presented by visual/performing arts, directed by James Glossman, associate artistic director, Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey, Madison, N.J.; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, Wed.–Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m., $10, $5 FDU community/students/senior citizens 65+, for tickets and information call 973-443-8644, ext. 4.
19 Thu.; Fourth Annual CEO Innovation Lecture, “Innovation: The Key to Navigating the Shifting Economic Landscape,” Andrea Jung, chairman and chief executive officer, Avon Products, co-sponsored by Rothman Institute of Entrepreneurship and Silberman College of Business; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, registration/breakfast 7:15 a.m., lecture 8–9 a.m., $50 with preregistration, $75 at door (space permitting), free FDU community if registered by 6 Fri. (space permitting), limited seating, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8842.
19 Thu.; United Nations Nongovernmental Organization Briefing, “Children’s Rights: The Challenges of the Next 20 Years,” FDU participation facilitated by global learning, briefing sponsored by Department of Public Information, United Nations; United Nations Headquarters, N.Y.C., 10 a.m., free, pass necessary (pass must be requested one week prior to briefing), for pass and information call 973-443-8876.
19 Thu.; Employee Voluntary Benefits Fair, for full-time FDU faculty and staff, sponsored by human resources; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, noon–5 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8278.
19 Thu.; Discover Your Major Day, Theater, experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Ferguson Recreation Center, noon, free, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.
20 Fri.; Institute for Sustainable Enterprise/Center for Human Resource Management Studies (ISE/CHRMS) Breakfast Seminar, “Building Sustainability Into the Fabric of Business Strategy,” Dave Stangis, vice president for corporate social responsibility and sustainability, Campbell Soup Company, Camden, N.J., and “Sustainability Analytics: Assessing Environmental and Social Risks and Opportunities in the Food Products Sector,” Allison Hornstein, food/beverage sustainability analyst, RiskMetrics Group, Edison, N.J., sponsored by ISE/CHRMS; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, 7:30–9:30 a.m., $40, $25 nonprofit organizations, free FDU community and ISE/CHRMS partners, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8577 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5033.
20 Fri.; Yoga Class, bring sticky yoga mat, co-sponsored by student health services and Dean of Students Office; Aerobics Studio, Ferguson Recreation Center, 12:15–1:15 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8535, for FDU community only.
20 Fri.; Campus Council Meeting; Wroxton Room, Student Center, 2:30 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8586.
21 Sat.; Special Dinner and Theater Night, co-sponsored by visual/performing arts and FDU Alumni Association Board of Governors; Dinner, Orangerie, College at Florham Library, 6 p.m.; Play, “Once in a Lifetime,” Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, 8 p.m., $40 per adult for dinner, cocktails and theater ticket, $20 (for under 21 years) includes dinner and theater ticket, registration necessary by 17 Tue., for registration and information call 201-692-7013 or e-mail fine@fdu.edu.
22 Sun.; Opera Cabaret, “A Thanksgiving Harvest,” sponsored by Opera at Florham; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, 3 p.m., $35, $30 senior citizens 65+, $10 students, for information call 973-443-8620.
23 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “U.S. Health Care Reform,” Theodore Marmor, public policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., and emeritus, public policy/management, Yale University, New Haven, Conn., sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2:30–4 p.m., $10 walk-ins (if seats still available), for information call 973-898-1018.
24 Tue.; Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 11 p.m.
30 Mon.; Classes Resume, 8 a.m.
30 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “World Roundup,” Ralph Buultjens, global affairs, New York University, and former Nehru professor/professorial fellow, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, Morristown, N.J., 2:30–4 p.m., $10 walk-ins (if seats still available), for information call 973-898-1018.
