Metro Campus Next Month

October 2025

1 Wed.–11/25 Tue.; Hispanic Art Exhibit, “Latinx Masks,” celebrating Latin cultural tradition of creating ritual masks that dates back many generations, showcasing works by FDU students who researched those traditions and presented them in creative ways, cosponsored by Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success and art, communication, and media; Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success, Fourth Floor, Robison Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., free, for information email oujo@fdu.edu.

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

1 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW), 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.

1 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “How Celebrities Manipulate the Media Cycle,” learn vital skills in navigating news cycle; how and why information is created, used and spread, Colleen Fischer, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 5–6 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email c.fischer1@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

1 Wed.; Yoga, Anna Wang, international data coordinator, international/graduate admissions, for all abilities; Aerobics Studio, Fitness Center, 5:15–6:15 p.m., free, limited to first 15 participants, wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing, limited number of yoga mats available or bring your own, for information email sfisher@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

1 Wed.; 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 tracyt@fdu.edu.

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

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

2 Thu.; Online Library Workshop, “Research Basics for Undergraduate English for Professional Success (EPS) Students,” learn about research tools available through library website, common stages of research process, citation tools and how to improve search process; learn about library’s Language Translation Applications page with tools that can assist in translating websites, databases and PDFs; qualifies for EPS academic support credit, Michele Nestory, reference and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–5 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email michelel@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

6 Mon.; 28th Annual Robert T. Shields Devils Golf Outing, hosted by FDU Devils Athletics; Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, 2 Golf Lane, Mendham, N.J., registration/practice range 10 a.m., brunch 10:30–11:45 a.m., putting contest 11:15 a.m., shotgun tee-off noon, cocktail hour 5 p.m., dinner/awards/raffle/silent auction 6 p.m., $425 single golfers, $1,700 foursomes, $150 cocktails/dinner only, FDU young alumni (graduated from FDU in last 10 years receive $100 discount off registration fee to golf, proceeds benefit Division III athletic programs, registration necessary, sponsorship opportunities available, for information call 201-692-7004, email davies@fdu.edu or go to 28th Annual Robert T. Shields Devils Golf Outing. 

6 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Powershift, the Gulf Countries, the United States and the New Middle Eastern Order,” Steven Cook, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations, sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666, walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2025.

6 Tue.; Online Library Workshop, “Intermediate Generative AI for Research for Faculty,” builds off of “Introduction to Generative AI for Research for Faculty,” discusses importance of effective prompting and other tips for AI use, Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email a.carney@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU faculty and staff only.

7 Tue.; Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair, employers from business, technology, government, nonprofit, healthcare and more are available to connect with FDU students and alumni regarding full-time, part-time and internship positions, sponsored by career development; Bogota Savings Bank Center, 2–4:30 p.m., free, registration preferred for FDU students and alumni, for information email s.mercury@fdu.edu or call 973-443-8945, for FDU students and alumni only.

7 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. 

7 Tue.; Online Library Workshop, Digital Scholarship Series, “Digital Storytelling Tools,” covers three tools (Canva, Microsoft Clipchamp and Podcastle) to help jumpstart digital-storytelling projects, Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email a.carney@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

8 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.

8 Wed.; Online Library Workshop, “How to Read a Scholarly Article,” getting the most out of sources when conducting college-level research; topics include locating, identifying and analyzing scholarly articles, Eleanor Friedl, research and instruction librarian, Monninger Center for Learning and Research (Flor); Zoom, 4–4:45 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email eleanor_friedl@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

8 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW), 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.

8 Wed.; Yoga, Anna Wang, international data coordinator, international/graduate admissions, for all abilities; Aerobics Studio, Fitness Center, 5:15–6:15 p.m., free, limited to first 15 participants, wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing, limited number of yoga mats available or bring your own, for information email sfisher@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

9 Thu.; Online Library Workshop, “Writing Research Using Media Resources: Citing Audio and Visual Resources in MLA and APA,” learn to cite various media forms and find resources to avoid plagiarism, qualifies for English for Professional Success (EPS) academic support credit, Michele Nestory, reference and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library; Zoom, 4–4:30 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email michelel@fdu.edu or go to Upcoming Library Events and Workshops, for FDU community only.

13 Mon.–14 Tue.; Fall Recess.

13 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “What Does Criminal Justice Reform Now Mean for the U.S. Supreme Court and America in the Fall of 2025?” Douglas Berman, Newton D. Baker-Baker & Hostetler chair in law; executive director, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, Moritz School of Law, Ohio State University, sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666, walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2025.

15 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW), 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.

15 Wed.; Yoga, Anna Wang, international data coordinator, international/graduate admissions, for all abilities; Aerobics Studio, Fitness Center, 5:15–6:15 p.m., free, limited to first 15 participants, wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing, limited number of yoga mats available or bring your own, for information email sfisher@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

16 Thu.; National Chemistry Week Lecture, “AIE Materials — Using Phenazine Derivatives,” Viktorija Miseljic, PhD candidate, chemistry, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., and FDU alumna (BS’21 [Metro]), cosponsored by biochemistry/chemistry/physics and Hudson-Bergen Chemical Society; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, pizza/refreshments 5 p.m., lecture 5:30 p.m., free, reservation necessary by 10/5 Sun., for reservation and information email mleonida@fdu.edu or ikumar@fdu.edu.

17 Fri.; Last Day of Classes for Fall A 8-week Courses.

17 Fri.; Silberman College of Business Hall of Fame Gala, honoring Sarah Hassan, BS’09, MBA’10 (Flor), fund manager, Dynagrow Capital, Boca Raton, Fla.; Clinton Lewis, Jr., MBA’94 (Metro), chief executive officer and member, board of directors, AgroFresh Solutions, Philadelphia, Pa.; Arleen Paladino, MBA’84 (Flor), chief financial officer, Crum & Forster, Morristown, N.J.; and Leonard Green, chairman/founder, The Green Group, Woodbridge, N.J., and adjunct faculty member, Babson College, Wellesley Hills, Mass., recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award; Cocktail Reception, 5:30 p.m., Stern Portico, Hennessy Hall, Florham Campus; Dinner follows, Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall, Florham Campus, $650 with five-ticket limit, $250 young alumni  (25 years old and younger) with five-ticket limit, sponsorship packages available, proceeds benefit student scholarships and academic programming in Silberman College, cocktail attire, valet parking available, RSVP necessary by 10/6 Mon., for information go to Silberman College Hall of Fame Gala, email sakinm@fdu.edu or call 973-443-8377.

18 Sat.; Master of Social Work (MSW) Virtual Information Session, program overview and Q&A session with program director and faculty; Zoom, 10–11:30 a.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email tracyt@fdu.edu.

19 Sun.; Undergraduate Admissions Fall Open House, explore majors and concentrations, scholarships and financial aid; learn about global college experience and study-abroad opportunities, career development, alumni network and Division I athletics; engage with current students; and enjoy student-led campus tour; and receive on-the-spot admissions decisions for students who apply in advance via email to v.xhaka@fdu.edu; Bogota Savings Bank Center (formerly Rothman Center), 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., free, includes food, giveaways and fun activities, registration necessary, for information call 201-692-7308, email admissions@fdu.edu or go to Attend an Open House.

20 Mon.; First Day of Classes for Fall B 8-week Courses.

20 Mon.; TIAA On-campus Individual Counseling, Joseph Del Grande, TIAA financial consultant, sponsored by human resources; Room 1911 (President’s Conference Room), First 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.

20 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “A World Without Rising Powers: How Population Decline and Economic Stagnation are Ending an Era of Global Upheaval — and Bringing New Threats,” Michael Beckley, director of Asia program, Foreign Policy Research Institute, Philadelphia, Pa., and political science, Tufts University, Medford, Mass., sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666, walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2025.

21 Tue.; Midterm Progress Reporting Closes.

21 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. 

22 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.

22 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW), 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.

22 Wed.; Yoga, Anna Wang, international data coordinator, international/graduate admissions, for all abilities; Aerobics Studio, Fitness Center, 5:15–6:15 p.m., free, limited to first 15 participants, wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing, limited number of yoga mats available or bring your own, for information email sfisher@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

27 Mon.; Public Affairs Lecture Series, “Can the Public Rely on Polling to Accurately Predict the Outcomes of the U.S. Elections,” Daniel Cassino, government/politics and executive director, FDU Poll, sponsored by FDU’s School of Public and Global Affairs; Bickford Theatre at Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, N.J., 2–3:30 p.m., $120 for series (10 lectures), fill out subscription application, submit subscription application and payment electronically or by mail (check made payable to FDU, addressed to Donna Sadowski, senior coordinator for off-campus programs, School of Public and Global Affairs, FDU, 1000 River Road, H-DH2-13, Teaneck, N.J. 07666, walk-ins may check-in at Bickford Theatre front desk and be put on wait-list, walk-ins admitted 10 minutes before lecture starts, walk-in fee $20, for information call 201-692-7171, email palsboard2025@gmail.com or go to Public Affairs Lecture Series 2025.

27 Mon.; 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.

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

28 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. 

29 Wed.; Faculty Colloquium, “New Jersey’s Off-Off Year Bye Election,” Jon Corzine, former New Jersey governor and former U.S. senator; Jon Bramnick, New Jersey senator representing 21st Legislative District; and Daniel Cassino, government/politics and executive director, FDU Poll (Flor), sponsored by School of Public and Global Affairs; Zoom, 12:30 p.m. EST, free, for information email woolley@fdu.edu.

29 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW), 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.

29 Wed.; Yoga, Anna Wang, international data coordinator, international/graduate admissions, for all abilities; Aerobics Studio, Fitness Center, 5:15–6:15 p.m., free, limited to first 15 participants, wear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing, limited number of yoga mats available or bring your own, for information email sfisher@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

29 Wed.; Film Screening, “Satan Wants You,” documentary about Satanic panic in the 1980s; enjoy Halloween- and misinformation-themed activities; Auditorium, Metropolitan Campus Library, 6–8 p.m., free, for information email c.fischer1@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

31 Fri.; Fake News Trick-or-Treating, learn about different types of fake news while trick-of-treating around library; earn candy at each fake news station; Metropolitan Campus Library, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., free, for information email c.fischer1@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.