Metro Campus Next Month

March 2025

3 Mon.–4/30 Wed.; Hispanic Center Exhibit, “Home,” exploring the idea of home through art and text, students showcase their artwork and read excerpts of their writing as they relate to the concept of home, cosponsored by Hispanic Center, Center for First-Generation Scholars, Programs in English for Academic and Professional Success and School of the Arts; Hispanic Center, Fourth Floor, Robison Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., free, for information email oujo@fdu.edu.

3 Mon.; Self-care Club, “Mid-semester Study Break,” study strategies and importance of sleep, participate in sleep-related activity, with fellow undergraduate students and graduate group facilitators, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC); TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall, 1 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

3 Mon.; CommuniTEA, Chamomile Tea, deeper understanding of wellness through tea, participants interact through medium of tea culture and appreciation to promote self-care, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC); TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall, 2:30 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

3 Mon.; Virtual Open House, Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, includes overview and Q&A session with MPH faculty; Zoom, 7 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email a.brace@fdu.edu or call 973-443-8230.

4 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), business faculty and founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 2249, Second Floor, Dickinson Hall, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

5 Wed.; Virtual Information Session, Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, for parents, prospective students and high-school teachers/staff; Zoom, 10 a.m., free, registration necessary to receive Zoom link, to register and for information call 201-692-2716 or email agmalone@fdu.edu.

5 Wed.; Well-being Wednesdays, Mental Health Matters! Send Silence Packing® Exhibit, showcase backpacks commemorating loved ones who died due to mental illness, each backpack tells story of hope or story of loss surrounding depression and death by suicide; designed to inspire action for suicide prevention and connect people to mental-health resources for support and tangible action steps, presented by Active Minds, hosted by Transforming College Campuses; Greg Olsen Student Union, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

5 Wed.; Wisdom Wednesday Series, Communication, “Knowing Your Audience,” what does successful communication look like, potential communication blind spots and importance of asking questions as part of communication process, inspired by 2024 TEDNext Conference, presented by Division of Student Affairs; Zoom, 12:15 p.m., free, for information email tlbanks@fdu.edu, for FDU faculty and staff only.

5 Wed.; Self-care Club, “Mid-semester Study Break,” study strategies and importance of sleep, participate in sleep-related activity, with fellow undergraduate students and graduate group facilitators, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC); TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall, 2 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

5 Wed.; Virtual Information Session, MSN Entry-to-RN Practice, sponsored by Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, 2–3 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu.

5 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW) (Metro), sponsored by OMEW (formerly S-CAPS); Zoom, 4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

6 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Undergraduate/Entry-level Nursing, sponsored by Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu.

6 Thu.; Virtual Information Session, Allied Health, Health Studies and Phlebotomy, sponsored by Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, 1–2 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu.

6 Thu.; Bring Your Own Business, helping students start their own business, hosted by Paige Soltano, director of placement/outreach, Silberman College, with Matthew Wells, executive director, New Jersey Small Business Development Center at FDU, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Room 2145, Dickinson Hall, 5 p.m., free, registration via FDU Handshake, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

10 Mon.–14 Fri.; Spring Recess.

11 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Center for Dyslexia Studies Structured Literacy/Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Program, next program begins in fall 2025 at FDU Center for Dyslexia Studies (Metropolitan Campus); Zoom, 4:30 p.m., free, to RSVP or for additional information call 201-692-2816 or email graceh@fdu.edu.

12 Wed.; Faculty Colloquium, “How Large-scale Social Events Change Employees’ Attitudes and Behaviors,” Reza Khoee, administrative science (Van), sponsored by School of Public and Global Affairs; Zoom, 1 p.m. EST, free, for information email woolley@fdu.edu.

12 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW) (Metro), sponsored by OMEW (formerly S-CAPS); Zoom, 4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

13 Thu.; Virtual Information Session for 2025 Structured Literacy/Orton Gillingham Teacher Scholarship Program (Tenafly, N.J., location); Zoom, 5 p.m., free, to receive Zoom invite and for information email graceh@fdu.edu.

15 Sat.; Online Registration for Summer 2025 Sessions Open.

17 Mon.; CommuniTEA, Cardamom Tea, deeper understanding of wellness through tea, participants interact through medium of tea culture and appreciation to promote self-care, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC); TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall, 2:30 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

18 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), business faculty and founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 2249, Second Floor, Dickinson Hall, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

18 Tue.; In-person Information Session for 2025 Structured Literacy/Orton Gillingham Teacher Scholarship Program; Hasbrouck Heights Learning Center, 301 Division Drive, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., 5 p.m., free, for information email graceh@fdu.edu.

19 Wed.; Information Session, Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, for parents, prospective students and high-school teachers/staff; Regional Center Office, Fifth Floor, Robison Hall, 10 a.m., free, limited seating, registration necessary, to register and for information call 201-692-2716 or email agmalone@fdu.edu.

19 Wed.; Wisdom Wednesday Series, Communication, “The Art of Storytelling,” keys to establishing trust in communication, fundamental components of effective storytelling and how to ensure clarity in messaging, inspired by 2024 TEDNext Conference, presented by Division of Student Affairs; Zoom, 12:15 p.m., free, for information email tlbanks@fdu.edu, for FDU faculty and staff only.

19 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW) (Metro), sponsored by OMEW (formerly S-CAPS); Zoom, 4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

19 Wed.; Master of Social Work (MSW) Virtual Information Session, program overview and Q&A session with program director and faculty; Zoom, 6–7:30 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email zakiaclay@fdu.edu.

20 Thu.; In-person Information Session for 2025 Structured Literacy/Orton Gillingham Teacher Scholarship Program; Northfield Learning Center, 2000 New Road, Northfield, N.J., 5 p.m., free, for information email graceh@fdu.edu.

21 Fri.; Friday Knights @ Greg’s, Fri-YAY!, focus on self-care, includes goat yoga, massage chairs and air plans, cosponsored by student life and Transforming College Campuses; Greg Olsen Student Union, 8 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

22 Sat.; Midterm Progress Reporting Closes.

23 Sun.; Admitted Students Day, meet future professors and classmates; explore student organizations, campus activities and NCAA Division I athletics; learn about internship and study-abroad opportunities; discuss financial-aid packages; and tour campus and residence halls; Bogota Savings Bank Center, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email v.xhaka@fdu.edu or go to Admitted Students Day.

24 Mon.; Women’s History Month Brunch, for FDU faculty and staff only, celebrate achievements and contributions of women throughout history and within FDU, featuring guest speaker, sponsored by housing/residence life; Multipurpose Room, Greg Olsen Student Union, noon–1 p.m., limited seats available, RSVP necessary by 3/1 Sat., for information email r.kumar@fdu.edu.

24 Mon.; VIP Sports and Hospitality Recruitment and Networking, sport management and hospitality students connect with recruiters to learn more about internship and job opportunities in their fields, cohosted by career development and International School of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management; Commuter Lounge, Fitness Center, 12:30–2:30 p.m., free, registration necessary by 3/1 Sat., for information email tmoneill@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

24 Mon.; Self-care Club, “Physical and Mental Health,” ways to stay physically and mentally healthy, participate in yoga, with fellow undergraduate students and graduate group facilitators, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC); TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall, 1 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

24 Mon.; CommuniTEA, Oolong Tea, deeper understanding of wellness through tea, participants interact through medium of tea culture and appreciation to promote self-care, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC); TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall, 2:30 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

24 Mon.; Virtual Information Session for 2025 Structured Literacy/Orton Gillingham Teacher Scholarship Program (Scotch Plains, N.J., location); Zoom, 5 p.m., free, to receive Zoom invite and for information email graceh@fdu.edu.

25 Tue.; TIAA On-campus Individual Counseling, Joseph Del Grande, TIAA financial consultant, sponsored by human resources; Room 3333, Third Floor, Dickinson Hall, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., free, by appointment, for appointment and information call 201-498-8306 or email Joe.DelGrande@tiaa.org, for FDU faculty and staff only.

25 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Graduate Nursing (Nurse Practitioner MSN, Postgraduate Certificate and DNP), sponsored by Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu.

25 Tue.; Markets Update, Jon Budish, BA’77, MBA’85 (Flor), business faculty and founder, Budish Group, sponsored by Professional Development Program, Silberman College of Business; Bloomberg Lab, Room 2249, Second Floor, Dickinson Hall, 3–4 p.m., free, for information email paigesoltano@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

26 Wed.; Well-being Wednesdays, Sleep, Eat, Thrive, living a healthy and well-balanced life, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses; Greg Olsen Student Union, noon–3 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

26 Wed.; Wisdom Wednesday Series, Change Management, “Prioritizing: Rock, Pebble, Sand,” various techniques to identify and act upon priorities to create personal efficiency and foster sustainable life-work balance, inspired by 2024 TEDNext Conference, presented by Division of Student Affairs; Zoom, 12:15 p.m., free, for information email tlbanks@fdu.edu, for FDU faculty and staff only.

26 Wed.; Self-care Club, “Physical and Mental Health,” ways to stay physically and mentally healthy, participate in yoga, with fellow undergraduate students and graduate group facilitators, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC); TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall, 2 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

26 Wed.; In-person Information Session for 2025 Structured Literacy/Orton Gillingham Teacher Scholarship Program; Verdon Skipper Learning Center, 902 Jacksonville Road, Burlington, N.J., N.J., 5 p.m., free, for information email graceh@fdu.edu.

28 Fri.; Friday Knights @ Greg’s, Film Screening, cosponsored by student life and Transforming College Campuses; Greg Olsen Student Union, 8 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

31 Mon.; Self-care Club, “Emotions,” learn about emotions with fellow undergraduate students and graduate group facilitators, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC); TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall, 1 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

31 Mon.; CommuniTEA, Hibiscus Tea, deeper understanding of wellness through tea, participants interact through medium of tea culture and appreciation to promote self-care, sponsored by Transforming College Campuses (TCC); TCC Lounge, Third Floor, Robison Hall, 2:30 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.