Metro Campus This Month
To submit an event, contact Mary Ann Bautista at mary_ann_bautista@fdu.edu
January 2025
1 Wed.; New Year’s Holiday, campus closed.
1 Wed.–4 Sat.; Sixth Annual Virtual Holiday Food Drive, online fundraiser benefitting Community FoodBank of New Jersey, cosponsored by FDU School of Public and Global Affairs, Feeding America and Community FoodBank of New Jersey; Fill virtual shopping cart with meal packages ($25 Feed a Family, $50 Healthy Lifestyle Meal Kit, $100 Holiday in a Box or $250 Child Nutrition Program) at Sixth Annual Virtual Food Drive, make a financial contribution or mail a check to Community FoodBank of New Jersey, 31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, N.J. 07205 (ATTN: FDU Holiday Food Drive), for information email cgettinger@fdu.edu or lgalamba@cfbnj.org.
1 Wed.–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 and Programs in English for Academic and Professional Success; Hispanic Center, Fourth Floor, Robison Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., free, for information email oujo@fdu.edu.
2 Thu.–17 Fri.; Winter Session 2025.
2 Thu.–17 Fri.; Registration/Academic Counseling and Advising.
2 Thu.–4/30 Wed.; International Education Week, 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 and Programs in English for Academic and Professional Success; Hispanic Center, Fourth Floor, Robison Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., free, for information email oujo@fdu.edu.
2 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.
2 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.
8 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.
20 Mon.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
21 Tue.; Classes Begin, 8 a.m.
22 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.
22 Thu.; FDU Alumni Night with the New Jersey Devils; Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, N.J.; Pregame Reception, 6 p.m.; Game Time, New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins, 7 p.m., $65 (includes one game ticket and access to FDU Alumni pregame reception in Party Zone with food and drink), registration necessary, for information go to FDU Alumni Night, call 201-692-7106 or email davies@fdu.edu.
25 Sat.; Saturday Campus Tour, information session; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, check-in time 9:45 a.m., free, registration necessary, for information call 201-692-7308 or go to Visit an FDU Campus.
27 Mon.; 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.
27 Mon.; Film Screening and Discussion, “Ladies Tailor,” film about last 24 hours in lives of Jewish tailor and his family prior to their deportation and execution at Babi Yar, in commemoration of 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, cosponsored by University Provost’s Office and FDU library; Auditorium, Metropolitan Campus Library, 7 p.m., Discussion follows, led by Benjamin Rifkin, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, free, for information email afontoura@fdu.edu or go to “Ladies Tailor” and Q&A event.
28 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.
29 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.
30 Thu.; Salif Mane Night, celebrating accomplishments of Olympian Salif Mane, BSCE’24, most-decorated athlete in FDU history; includes unveiling Mane’s 2024 Triple Jump National Championship banner as well as banner celebrating all of FDU’s Olympians; features Salif- and Olympic-themed promotions throughout event; FDU Knights vs. Le Moyne Dolphins; Bogota Savings Bank Center, basketball tip-off 7 p.m.; Salif Mane Celebration, half-time, tickets on sale, free admission for faculty, staff and students with their FDU IDs, for information email jryoung@fdu.edu.