What’s Happening — November 2009
Metropolitan Campus

1 Sun.–15 Sun.; Musical, “Billy Bishop Goes to War,” by John Gray with Eric Petersen, presented by Garage Theatre Group; Becton Theater, Becton Hall, Thu.–Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m., for ticket costs and information call 201-569-7710 or go to http://www.garagetheatre.org.

2 Mon.–24 Tue.; Art Exhibit, “The Vanishing Face of America,” oil paintings by Raymond Sicignano; Gallery, Edward Williams Hall, Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; 8 Sun.; Reception, 3–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2449.

2 Mon.–12/4 Fri.; Group Art Exhibit/Slide Presentation, “Skull,” skulls as subject throughout art history; University College Art Gallery, Room 11, University Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2801.

3 Tue.; Last Day for Student Withdrawal from Classes.

3 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Test Anxiety,” Alice Mills, co-director of counseling service, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2245, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174.

4 Wed.; Town Hall Meeting, with President J. Michael Adams, University Provost Joseph Kiernan and Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Hania Ferrara; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 2–3:30 p.m., free, for FDU community only.

4 Wed.; Workshop, “Advanced MLA Format,” Barbara Morris, University College; Metro Writing Studio, Second Floor, Weiner Library, 2:30–4 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.

4 Wed.; United Nations Pathways Lecture Series, “The Dominican Republic: A Close Neighbor,” Federico Alberto Cuello Camilo, permanent representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations, presented by global learning in conjunction with The Ambassador’s Club at the United Nations; Multipurpose Room, Student Union Building, reception 6 p.m., lecture 6:30–8 p.m., free, for information call 973-443-8876.

4 Wed.; Workshop, “How to Write a Master’s Thesis,” Paul Caruso, University College; Auditorium, WeinerLibrary, 8:15–9:45 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.

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; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.

5 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Test Anxiety,” Alice Mills, co-director of counseling service, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room, Weiner Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174.

5 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Systematics of Carnivorous Pitcher Plants: Old Problems and New Data from Symbiotic Arthropods,” Robert Naczi, research associate, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, N.Y.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.

6 Fri.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.

6 Fri.; General Staff Meeting, “Greet, Eat and Meet,” pizza, soft drinks, potluck dessert table; Jeepers,Alumni Hall, noon–1:30 p.m., free.

7 Sat.; Bus Trip, Museum of Modern Art, N.Y.C., sponsored by student life; bus departs Student Union Building Circle 11 a.m., bus free, museum admission: $20, $12 students with ID, one guest per FDU student, sign up at Information Booth, Student Union Building, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU community and invited guests only.

8 Sun.; Undergraduate Admissions Open House, with information sessions, academic departments and special services; Rothman Center, 10 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=365.

9 Mon.–24 Tue.; Priority Registration for Spring Semester 2010.

9 Mon.; Benefit Sports Dinner, Autograph Session and Sports Auction, with members of New York Giants Super Bowl teams, to benefit Richard Fritzky, Petrocelli College (Metro); editor of Meadowlands USA; and former president, Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce, who has suffered from rare form of meningitis since 2005; Rothman Center, 6–9 p.m., $60, $500 table of 10, checks payable to “Friends of Richard Fritzky” and mail to Denise Wisniewski, FDU, H-DH1-02, Teaneck, NJ 07666, by 2 Mon., for information call 201-692-6514 or go to http://www.fritzky.com.

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 1132, Continuing Education Suite, Dickinson Hall, 10–11:30 a.m., free, for information call 973-443-8876.

10 Tue.; Fall Career Fair, sponsored by career development in conjunction with Metropolitan Campus Student Government Association; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for list of participating employers and jobs go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=6957.

10 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Keep It Clean!” proactive ways to reduce spread of contagious illnesses such as colds and influenza, Ann Mahan, director, student health services, and nurse practitioner, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2245, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174.

10 Tue.; 2010 Relay for Life Kick-off Informational, fundraising event benefiting American Cancer Society; Rutherford Room, Student Union Building, 9 p.m., free, for more information e-mail fdu.relay@cancer.org or go to http://www.relayforlife.org/fduNJ.

11 Wed.; Discover Your Major Day, Criminal Justice, experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 9:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.

11 Wed.; Information Session, Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities, for parents and prospective students; Regional Center Office, Fifth Floor, Robison Hall, 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; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 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, College at Florham, noon, by invitation only, honorees register at 201-692-2702.

11 Wed.; Workshop, “Is It Common Knowledge or Should I Cite It?” cultural differences in notions of common knowledge, general guidelines to avoid plagiarism, Zhanna Buzharsky, University College; Auditorium, Weiner Library, 4:15–5:15 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.

12 Thu.; TIAA-CREF Individual Counseling, Peter Contini, TIAA-CREF representative, sponsored by human resources; Room 3333, Dickinson Hall, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., by appointment, free, for appointment and information call 1-800-732-8353.

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.; Fall Career Fair, sponsored by career development in conjunction with Metropolitan Campus Student Government Association; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for list of participating employers and jobs go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=6957.

12 Thu.; Personal Development Workshop, “Keep It Clean!” proactive ways to reduce spread of contagious illnesses such as colds and influenza, Ann Mahan, director, student health services, and nurse practitioner, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room, Weiner Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174.

12 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Food Safety,” Michelle Iannucci, Kraft Foods, Tarrytown, N.Y.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.

12 Thu.; Bus Trip, Broadway, N.Y.C., “Jersey Boys,” sponsored by student life; bus departs Student UnionBuilding Circle 6 p.m., $20 FDU faculty/staff/guests, $15 FDU students, one guest per FDU faculty/staff/student, sign up at Information Booth, Student Union Building, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU community and invited guests only.

13 Fri.; Discover Your Major Day, Natural Sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology), experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 9:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.

13 Fri.; English as a Second Language Conversational Lunch, “American Presidents,” non-native speakers practice spoken-language skills, guided by Jeanette Adams, University College; Metro Writing Studio, Weiner Library, 2:30–3:30 p.m., lunch served, free, for information call 201-692-2166 or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/ metro, for FDUcommunity only.

13 Fri.; Diwali Celebration, sponsored by Indian Cultural Experience; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 6–11 p.m., for cost and information e-mail pooja04536@gmail.com.

14 Sat.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.

14 Sat.; Bus Trip, Jersey Gardens Outlet, Elizabeth, N.J., sponsored by student life; bus departs Student Union Building Circle noon, free, one guest per FDU faculty/staff/student, sign up at Information Booth, Student Union Building, for information call 201-692-2231, for FDU community and invited guests only.

15 Sun.; Discover Your Major Day, Computer Sciences/Engineering, experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Room 105, Muscarelle Center, 9:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.

16 Mon.; Discover Your Major Day, Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management, experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 9:30 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, global fair, United Nations briefing and tour; for information about events/activities call 201-692-2743, for FDU community only.

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.; Employee Voluntary Benefits Fair, for full-time FDU faculty and staff; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, noon–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2705.

17 Tue.; Personal Development Workshop, “Assertiveness Training,” David Mednick, co-director of counseling, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Room 2245, Dickinson Hall, 4–5 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174.

18 Wed.; Discover Your Major Day, Education (Teacher Preparation, QUEST), experience interactive program, meet faculty, talk with prospective/current students, optional campus tour, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 9:30 a.m., free, registration necessary, for registration and information go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3451.

18 Wed.; Fall Career Fair, sponsored by career development in conjunction with Metropolitan Campus Student Government Association; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for list of participating employers and jobs go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=6957.

18 Wed.; Workshop, “Technical Communications Basics: Lab Reports and More,” writing clear/precise lab reports, writing business/technical documents, Nancy Passow, engineering; Room 105, Muscarelle Center, 3:30–5 p.m., free, for information e-mail boydj@fdu.edu or go to http://ucoll.fdu.edu/metro, for FDU community only.

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.; Personal Development Workshop, “Assertiveness Training,” David Mednick, co-director of counseling, student counseling/psychological services, sponsored by student counseling/psychological services; Instruction Room, Weiner Library, noon–1 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174.

19 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Eye Movements,” Glen Bianchi, ophthalmologist, Westwood Ophthalmology Associates, Westwood, N.J., and clinical instructor, ophthalmology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, N.Y.C.; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, 5:25–6:15 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2257.

19 Thu.–21 Sat.; Play, “Rumors,” by Neil Simon, presented by University Players; Russell H. Ratsch Experimental Theatre, Lower Level, University Hall, Thu.–Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m., $10, $5 FDU community/senior citizens 65+, for information call 201-692-7155 or e-mail spaldo@fdu.edu.

21 Sat.; Explore FDU! Information Session, majors/concentrations, scholarships/financial-aid opportunities, internship/honors/study-abroad programs, sponsored by admissions; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m., free, preregistration necessary, for registration and information call 201-692-7308 or go to http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=5617.

21 Sat.; Workshop, “New Jersey Voices Against Genocide,” panel discussions, breakout sessions, introduction by Diana Cvitan, director of global learning, and Khyati Joshi, education, speakers include Lee Ann de Reus, human development/family studies/women’s studies, Penn State Altoona; Eugenie Mukeshimana, Rwandan genocide survivor; Yahya Mohammad Osman, vice president, Darfur Rehabilitation Project, Inc., Newark, N.J.; and Jane Wells, founder and president, 3 Generations, and producer, “The Devil Came on Horseback,” co-sponsored by Fairleigh Dickinson University, 3 Generations, Ninety Six West, Allendale, N.J.; Genocide Intervention Network and Armenian National Committee of America; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 8:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m., $10 or donation of school supplies for Darfuri refugee camps, reservation necessary, breakfast and lunch served, limited seating, for reservation and information call 201-788-5425 or e-mail njagainstgenocide@gmail.com.

24 Tue.; Thanksgiving Recess Begins, 11 p.m.

30 Mon.; Classes Resume, 8 a.m.