Metro Campus Next Month
May 2026
1 Fri.–11/24 Tue.; Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success Art Exhibit, “Sacred Temples of Ancient America,” inspired by South American pre-Columbian temples as well as Claude Monet’s impressionist paintings of Rouen Cathedral in different lighting conditions, 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. (closed Fridays starting 5/22), free, for information email oujo@fdu.edu.
1 Fri.; 2026 STEM Research and Design Expo, showcasing semester-long group and individual projects by civil engineering, civil engineering technology, computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, biology, chemistry and physics students, presented by Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science; Rutherford Room, Greg Olsen Student Union, 3–5 p.m., free, for information email cstubbs@fdu.edu.
1 Fri.; 27th Annual Student Research Symposium and Awards Night; Plenary Lecture, “Computer-aided Design and Optimization of Novel Inhibitors as Therapeutic Candidates,” Junyoung Choi, biochemistry/chemistry, Queens College, The City University of New York, N.Y.C.; Research Presentations, by students and faculty mentors, cosponsored by department of chemistry/biochemistry/physics and Hudson-Bergen Chemical Society; Room 4468, Dickinson Hall, student presentations 4:30 p.m., dinner/awards 6 p.m., plenary lecture 6:45 p.m., free, reservations required by 4/15 Wed., for reservation and information email mleonida@fdu.edu.
4 Mon.; Last Day of Spring Classes.
4 Mon.; Late Knight Breakfast, food, live music and giveaways, sponsored by student life; The Dish, Greg Olsen Student Union, 8–11 p.m., free, for FDU community only.
5 Tue.–6 Wed.; Reading/Snow Makeup Days.
6 Wed.; May Book Tasting Club, calm, no-pressure space to share favorite reads or to listen to recommendations for what to read next, no required reading, moderated by Colleen Fischer, research and instruction librarian, and Angelina Carney, research and instruction librarian, Metropolitan Campus Library, sponsored by FDU libraries; Zoom, 3–4 p.m., free, registration necessary to receive Zoom link, for information go to FDU Libraries Book Tasting Club, for FDU community only.
6 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing (OMEW), sponsored by OMEW; Zoom, 4 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only. Member of the FDU 250 Acts of Kindness Campaign.
6 Wed.; Last Day for Student Withdrawal from Classes, at close of business (5 p.m.).
6 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.
7 Thu.–12 Tue.; Final Examinations.
12 Tue.; Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, Peter Sammartino School of Education (Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education), Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health and Marion Turpan College of Psychology and Counseling; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m.; Reception follows, free, RSVP necessary (6-guest limit per graduate), doctoral graduates can RSVP to lugo@fdu.edu (for nursing), j.adams5@fdu.edu (for education) and m.tutunjian@fdu.edu or j.jones1@fdu.edu (for psychology/counseling), for FDU community and invited guests only.
12 Tue.; Spring Semester Ends, 11 p.m.
18 Mon.–6/29 Mon.; Summer Session I.
25 Mon.; Memorial Day Holiday.
26 Tue.; Last Day for New Registrations and Final Drop/Add Changes.