What’s Happening — September 2008
College at Florham
1 Mon.; Labor Day Holiday.
2 Tue.; Last Day for New Registrations.
2 Tue–10/17 Fri.; Photography Exhibit, “Photographs and Memorabilia From the Early Days: College at Florham, 50th Anniversary, 1958–2008”; College at Florham Library, Mon.–Thu., 8:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 2–10 p.m., free, for more information call 973-443-8515 or 973-443-8516.
3 Wed.; Chemistry Seminar, “Building a Better Joint Implant — Using Surface Chemistry to Improve Orthopedics,” Michael Avaltroni, chemistry and chair, chemistry; Room 11, Science Building, 4 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8778.
4 Thu.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House; Room 103, Danforth Hall, 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
5 Fri.; Seventh Annual Rothman Institute Recognition Dinner, Raymond Wisniewski, president/chief operating officer, National Retail Systems Inc.; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), reception/awards ceremony 6 p.m., lecture 7:15 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8842.
8 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Rogue States That Want Nuclear Weapons — Can They Be Stopped?” Jerry Pubantz, political science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and member, National Advisory Board, Middle East Policy Council, sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, Morristown, N.J., 2:30–4 p.m., series sold out.
9 Tue.; Final Drop/Add Changes and Registrations with Special Permission.
10 Wed.; Information Session, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities, for parents and prospective students; Regional Center Office, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m., free, limited seating, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 201-692-2087 or e-mail graceh@fdu.edu.
10 Wed.; Academic Convocation, includes Distinguished Faculty and Pillars of FDU awards, keynote speaker Ban Ki-moon, secretary-general, United Nations; Dreyfuss Theater, Dreyfuss Building, 1:15 p.m., limited seating, tickets required, faculty marching: call 973-443-8081 to register; faculty/staff not marching: tickets on first-come, first-served basis, call campus provosts offices at 201-692-2479 (Metropolitan Campus) or 973-443-8081 (College at Florham); Reception follows, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), for FDU community only.
11 Thu.; Family Business Forum, “Brothers, Sisters and Cousins? Building a Strong and Successful Management Team,” Ann Dugan, assistant dean/executive director, Institute of Entrepreneurial Excellence, Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Forum, Rothman Institute, 8:30–11:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8880.
15 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “The Future of the Transatlantic Relationship,” Julianne Smith, director/senior fellow of Europe program, Center for Strategies and International Studies, Washington, D.C., sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, Morristown, N.J., 2:30–4 p.m., series sold out.
16 Tue.; Seminar, “How to Successfully Get a Job in Chemistry,” Valerie Kuck, career consultant, American Chemical Society, co-sponsored by FDU Chemistry Club and American Chemical Society; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 7 p.m., free, for information e-mail charleb@fdu.edu.
17 Wed.; Chemistry Seminar, “New Directions in Rapid and Comprehensive Gas Chromatography,” Nicholas Snow, analytical chemistry/separation science and chair, chemistry/biochemistry, Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J.; Room 11, Science Building, 4 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8778.
17 Wed.; Financial Planning Program Open House; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8990.
18 Thu.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House; Fort Monmouth Graduate Extension Center, Suite 116, 1 Main Street, Eatontown, N.J., 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
19 Fri.; Institute for Sustainable Enterprise/Center for Human Resource Management Studies (ISE/CHRMS) Breakfast Seminar, “People Engagement in a Lean Environment,” James Johnson, vice president, manufacturing, Alcoa Howmet, sponsored by ISE/CHRMS; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 7:30–9:30 a.m., $35, free FDU community and ISE/CHRMS partners, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8577.
20 Sat.; Explore FDU! Information Session, information about majors and concentrations, scholarships and financial-aid opportunities, internship and study-abroad programs; Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
22 Mon.; 11th Annual Robert T. Shields/FDU Alumni Golf Outing, sponsored by Division III athletics and alumni relations; Cedar Hill Country Club, Livingston, N.J., registration/practice range 10 a.m., brunch 10:30 a.m.–noon, shotgun tee-off noon, cocktails 5 p.m., dinner/awards/silent auction follow, $330 per golfer, $1,200 foursomes (registered before September 1), $1,300 foursomes (registered after September 1), $100 cocktails/dinner only, for sponsorship opportunities and information call 973-443-8923 or e-mail mrusso@fdu.edu.
23 Tue.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “China’s Rise: Its Relationship with Its Neighbors,” Jeffrey Bader, director, John L. Thornton China Center, and senior fellow, Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C., sponsored by Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; Bickford Theatre, Morris Museum, Morristown, N.J., 2:30–4 p.m., series sold out.
24 Wed.; Information Session, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities, for parents and prospective students; Regional Center Office, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m., free, limited seating, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 201-692-2087 or e-mail graceh@fdu.edu.
24 Wed.; Chemistry Seminar, “Incorporating Internet Resources into Online Courses,” Christopher Devine, emeritus, chemistry/philosophy (Metro), Room 11, Science Building, 4 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8778.
24 Wed.; Paralegal Studies Program Open House; Room 104, Danforth Hall, 6 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8690 or e-mail paralegal@fdu.edu.
25 Thu.; TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling, Peter Contini, TIAA-CREF representative, sponsored by human resources; Rice Lounge, Stadler/Zenner Academic Building, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., by appointment, free, for appointment and information call 1-877-658-4221.
26 Fri.; Politics on the PublicMind Series, “The Impact of the New Media on the Presidental Election,” Juan Melli, founder/blogger, Blue Jersey; Eric Sedler, co-founder/blogger, Red Jersey; Scott Shields, co-founder, White Horse Strategies; and Justine Lam, online marketing director, Politicker.com, co-sponsored by PublicMind and College at Florham Library; Orangerie, College at Florham Library, 9:30–11 a.m., free, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call e-mail colleend@fdu.edu.
27 Sat.; Explore FDU! Information Session, information about majors and concentrations, scholarships and financial-aid opportunities, internship and study-abroad programs; Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 10 a.m.–1 p.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 973-443-8900 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.
27 Sat.; Opera Cabaret, soprano Yu He Kim and bass-baritone Tim Hill, sponsored by Opera at Florham Guild; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 8 p.m., single tickets: $35, $30 groups of 20+, $10 students 22 and under; series of four cabarets: $120, $110 senior citizens 65+, reservation necessary, for reservation and information call 973-443-8620.
29 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “A Democratic Pakistan and the War on Terrorism,” Marvin Weinbaum, 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, Morristown, N.J., 2:30–4 p.m., series sold out.
29 Mon.; Lecture, “Education in Tanzania, Africa,” Ashley Schuler, founder of AfricAid, sponsored by Global Challenge class; Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall (Mansion), 3 p.m., free, for information e-mail desilets@fdu.edu.
30 Tue.; United Nations Videoconference, “Crises in Poverty Alleviation and Food Supplies,” with Romesh Muttukumaru, director, Partnerships Bureau, United Nations Development Programme; Room 214, Dreyfuss Building, 10 a.m., free, for information call 973-443-8876.
