Metro Campus This Month
To submit an event, contact Carol Black at black@fdu.edu
June 2024
3 Mon.–8/23 Fri.; Hispanic Center Art Exhibit, fine art projects by Metropolitan Campus seniors (Luciana Cepeda [Latino Promise], Destiny Davy, Leo Itolgin [Latino Promise], Elizabeth Kim, Samantha Lago, Laileni Mendoza-Reyes, Matthew Ng, Gabriela Ors and Oscar Rosano [Latino Promise]); and digital posters of Latin dances by students of CGD1177 Introduction to Digital Media, cosponsored by Hispanic Center and School of the Arts; Hispanic Center, Fourth Floor, Robison Hall, Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed on 19 Wed. Juneteenth and all Fridays in June), free, for information call 201-692-2801 or email arts@fdu.edu.
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.; Virtual Information Session, RN to BSN Completion Program, sponsored by Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health; Zoom, noon–1 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu.
4 Tue.; Transfer Tuesday, learn about transfer-student process/experience and admissions process, take campus tour; Admissions Office, Third Floor, Dickinson Hall, 4–6 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information call 201-692-7313, email m.bermudez@fdu.edu or go to Transfer Tuesday.
5 Wed.; Yoga Class, combination of dynamic movement, balancing and deep stretching, led by Anna Wang, international data coordinator, international/graduate admissions, designed for all abilities, no previous yoga experience required, sponsored by Fitness Center; Aerobics Studio, Fitness Center, 5:15–6:15 p.m., free, limited to first 20 participants, wear comfortable clothing and bring own yoga mat, for information call 201-692-2697, 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.; FDU Forward Celebration: Honor Our Past. Transform Our Future, honoring Lifetime Achievement Awardee Richard Codey, BA’81 (Flor), former New Jersey senator and 53rd New Jersey governor; The PINNACLE Society Honorees: James D. Brown, BS’79 (Metro), CEO/founder/managing partner, James D. Brown, CPA, Teaneck, N.J.; and Lori Lee Dickson, BA’82 (Flor), senior counsel, McCarthy Fingar LLP, White Plains, N.Y., and general counsel, Westchester Joint Water Works, Mamaroneck, N.Y.; and FDU Forward Transformational Honoree Robert “Bobby” Stern, BS’08 (Flor), president, Riviera Hospitality Group, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, N.J., cocktail reception 6:30 p.m., ceremonies begin 7 p.m., sponsorships available, registration necessary, for information and registration go to FDU Forward Celebration, for inquiries email j.herr@fdu.edu or call 201-692-7011.
10 Mon.–7/20 Sat.; Summer Session II.
10 Mon.; Virtual Workshop, “Master Your Money: Financial Wellness 101,” explore importance of financial wellness and strategies for navigating student loans to making ends meet on a budget, sponsored by student wellness services; Zoom, 2:30–3:30 p.m., free, for information email f.barragan@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.
11 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Center for Dyslexia Studies Structured Literacy/Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Program, program starts fall 2024 at FDU Center for Dyslexia Studies (Metropolitan Campus), sponsored by Center for Dyslexia Studies; Zoom, 4:30 p.m., free, to RSVP or for additional information call 201-692-2816 or email graceh@fdu.edu.
12 Wed.; Meditation/Mindfulness Group via Zoom, Charles Imbimbo, psychological counselor, Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing, sponsored by Office of Mental and Emotional Wellbeing; Zoom, 3 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2174 or email imbimbo@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.
12 Wed.; Yoga Class, combination of dynamic movement, balancing and deep stretching, led by Anna Wang, international data coordinator, international/graduate admissions, designed for all abilities, no previous yoga experience required, sponsored by Fitness Center; Aerobics Studio, Fitness Center, 5:15–6:15 p.m., free, limited to first 20 participants, wear comfortable clothing and bring own yoga mat, for information call 201-692-2697, for FDU community only.
13 Thu.; Juneteenth Black Business Expo, “The Journey Continues,” educational and interactive expo focusing on entrepreneurship and economic/cultural empowerment of marginalized communities; special guest speaker New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy; keynote speaker Malcolm Jenkins, retired NFL veteran, entrepreneur and philanthropist, in discussion with John Harmon, BS’83 (Ruth), CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ); features Battle of the Pitches, Business Corner, breakout sessions on topics ranging from talent acquisition to digital literacy, health and wellness fair, AI technology exhibit, interactive/historical exhibits, food emporiums, music/entertainment, fashion showcase and networking, hosted by AACCNJ, East West Connection and FDU; sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, Hackensack Meridian Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Davis EIS, Lakeland Bank, TD Bank, Truist, United Airlines, CGI, Columbia Bank, New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program ; Bogota Savings Bank Center, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., $125 AACNJ corporate members, $75 AACCNJ members, $160 corporate non-members, $110 entrepreneur non-members, $35 students, $110 nonprofit organizations and $75 government agencies, registration necessary, for information go to Juneteenth Black Business Expo.
13 Thu.; TIAA On-campus Individual Counseling, Joe Del Grande, TIAA financial consultant, sponsored by human resources; Room 3333, 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.
13 Thu.; Wellness and Stress Prevention Virtual Workshop, “Stress Less, Live More,” learn tips to help cultivate mindfulness, the practice of being present and aware in the moment, William Maurice, psychological counselor, student wellness services, sponsored by student wellness services; Zoom, 3–3:45 p.m., free, for information email f.barragan@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.
18 Tue.; Open House, New Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Degree and Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree with Specialization in Healthcare Management; In front of Cafeteria, Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, N.J., 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for information email c.costa1@fdu.edu or go to Master of Healthcare Administration or Master of Public Administration.
20 Thu.; Open House, New Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Degree and Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree with Specialization in Healthcare Management; Outside Cafeteria, The Valley Hospital Dorothy B. Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus, N.J., 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for information email c.costa1@fdu.edu or go to Master of Healthcare Administration or Master of Public Administration.
25 Tue.; Metropolitan Campus Student Orientation, for new and transfer students admitted to fall 2024 semester; Greg Olsen Student Union, check-in 9 a.m., free, registration necessary, to sign up and for information go to Metropolitan Campus Orientation, call 201-692-2231 or email metroorientation@fdu.edu.
25 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Graduate/Advanced-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.
26 Wed.; Virtual Workshop, “Discover the Power of Self Compassion,” Alyssa Paccione, psychological counselor, student wellness services (Flor), sponsored by student wellness services; Zoom, 1–2 p.m., free, for FDU community only.
26 Wed.; Yoga Class, combination of dynamic movement, balancing and deep stretching, led by Anna Wang, international data coordinator, international/graduate admissions, designed for all abilities, no previous yoga experience required, sponsored by Fitness Center; Aerobics Studio, Fitness Center, 5:15–6:15 p.m., free, limited to first 20 participants, wear comfortable clothing and bring own yoga mat, for information call 201-692-2697, for FDU community only.
26 Wed.; FDU Hispanic Small Business Expo, celebrating Hispanic entrepreneurs; meet local small businesses, community organizations, small business resource partners and local vendors; attend small business-themed workshops; and do one-on-one consultations with New Jersey Small Business Development Center (NJSBDC) consultants, hosted by NJSBDC and FDU’s Hispanic Center in partnership with Downtown Hackensack; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, networking/refreshments 5:30 p.m., guest speakers 6 p.m., workshops/networking 6:30 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email SBDCinfo@fdu.edu or call 201-692-2236.
29 Sat.; Master of Social Work (MSW) Virtual Information Session, program overview and Q&A session with program director and faculty; Zoom, 9:30 a.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email zakiaclay@fdu.edu.