FDU Women’s History Month 2024

March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024: View the Women’s History Month library exhibits all month long! Available at Florham and Metropolitan Campus Libraries.

March 4, 2024 at 6 PM: “University Woman: Conversations about Life and Work”

Sponsored by the Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences and the FDU Libraries. Five remarkable women from FDU’s students, staff and faculty will discuss how they have grown, advanced and succeeded in their careers. Representatives include June Cho, associate director of career services; Lissette Garcia, executive director of the EOF program; Otito Iwuchukwu, associate professor of pharmacy; Salma Noor, assistant professor of computer science; and Tracy Osawe, sophomore government and political science major. Zoom registration here. For more information, contact Tanama Cruz, technical services & outreach associate, at tcruz01@fdu.edu.

March 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM: “Charity Raffling”

Sponsored by the Metropolitan Campus Women in Business Club and The Equinox. Raffle tickets will be on sale to win prizes such as AirPods, an Amazon Alexa, a Roku Express, a snack basket, a self-care basket and more. All the money raised will be going to the YWCA, a charity committed to combating systemic racism and supporting survivors of domestic violence. Guest speakers from the YWCA include Evenny Peralta, outreach assistant, and Lucila Montes Valdez, WOW case manager. Metropolitan Campus: Multipurpose Room, Greg Olsen Student Union. Follow the Women in Business Club on Instagram here. Learn more about The Equinox on Instagram here.

March 8, 2024 at 12 PM: “A Women’s March Through Campus”

Sponsored by the Florham Programming Committee, Greek Senate and the Florham Campus Office of Campus Life. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, join for a celebration featuring speeches and a short walk around campus. Florham Campus: Lenfell Hall, Hennessy Hall. For more information, contact Caitlin Reilly, Campus Life Coordinator of First Year Experience and Special Projects, at c.reilly@fdu.edu.

March 19, 2024 at 5 PM: “How Social Media Is Impacting Women and Girls”

Sponsored by the Department of Social Sciences and History, the Department of Communication, and the FDU Libraries. A conversation between Kara Alaimo, associate professor of communication and author of Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back, and Francesca Degiuli, associate professor of sociology. This conversation will take a look at how social media is affecting every aspect of the lives of women, girls and nonbinary people — from our relationships and our careers to our physical and mental well-being, as well as what users, lawmakers and tech companies can do to solve these problems. Book signing to follow, with books available for purchase. Refreshments will be provided at this event. Florham Campus: Orangerie, Monninger Center. Zoom registration available here. For more information, contact Tanama Cruz, technical services & outreach associate, at tcruz01@fdu.edu.

March 21, 2024 at 8:30 PM: “Women Empowerment Workshop”

Sponsored by the Florham Campus Women in Business Club. Florham Campus: Student Center. For more information, contact Amy Tarazona at a.tarazona@student.fdu.edu. Follow the Women in Business Club on Instagram here.

March 25, 2024 at 10 AM: “Exploring Triumphs & Challenges in Women’s Issues Through an International Perspective”

Sponsored by the Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences. A conversation between Madelyn Ferrans, lecturer of law, Leposava Ognjanoska, teaching and research assistant at International Balkan University. Students from Ferrans’ class will help define and discuss triumphs and challenges for women both at the world level and in the specific contexts of the United States and Macedonia. Florham Campus: Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall. Zoom Meeting ID:915 6990 2629. For more information, contact Francesca Degiuli, associate professor of sociology, at degiuli@fdu.edu

March 27, 2024 at 11:30 AM: “Conversation with Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn”

Sponsored by the Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences. A conversation with Assemblywoman Aura K. Dunn, who will talk about the legislative process and current issues facing New Jersey. Assemblywoman Dunn is the representative for District 25 and has served in the Assembly since 2019. She joined the assembly after 25 years in government and public affairs. Refreshments will be provided at this event. Florham Campus: Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall. For more information, contact Francesca Degiuli, associate professor of sociology, at degiuli@fdu.edu

March 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM: “Listening to Women’s Patients: Narrative Medicine and Women’s Health”

Sponsored by the Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences. A panel discussing why medical professionals should read and listen to the perspectives of women patients throughout history. Student panelists Jada Everett, Gillian McKenna and Hrithika Subramanian will talk about specific narratives from April Patrick’s, associate professor of literature, new book. Panel will consider how these historical experiences can inform current issues in women’s health. Refreshments will be provided at this event. Florham Campus: Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall. Zoom registration available here.For more information, contact Francesca Degiuli, associate professor of sociology, at degiuli@fdu.edu.

March 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM: “Fearless Trailblazers Making History”

Sponsored by Generation Fearless, the Hispanic Center and the Metropolitan Campus Office of Student Life. A panel discussion of FDU alumni, discussing what it took to get in their field and how FDU helped them. Panelists include Janelle Hall, MPA’13 (Metro), Tanesha Halstead, BS’06 (Metro), Janel Keeys-Owens, BA’04, MA’06 (Metro), Marcela Lenox, BA’11 (Metro), and Laura Suriel, AA’18, BS/MS’21 (Metro). Moderated by Paulaska Ramirez, MAS’11 (Metro). Metropolitan Campus: Rutherford Room, Greg Olsen Student Union. After the panel, there will be networking and refreshments. Registration necessary here. For more information, contact Paulaska Ramirez at PaulaskaRamirez@generationfearless.org.