Metro Campus This Month

To submit an event, contact Mary Ann Bautista at mary_ann_bautista@fdu.edu

May 2025

1 Thu.–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 School of the Arts; Hispanic Center, Fourth Floor, Robison Hall, Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed every Friday starting May 16), free, for information email oujo@fdu.edu.

1 Thu.; Employee Appreciation Month, Breakfast; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 9:15–11 a.m., free, bring FDU employee ID, for FDU faculty and staff only.

1 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.

1 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.

1 Thu.; Presentation, Ken Hayes Takes on the World, FDU alumnus Ken Hayes, BS’74 (Ruth), and founder, Aqua Survey, Inc., shares his 50-year journey after graduating from FDU — traveling worldwide to locate bombs, gold nuggets, Spanish treasure, crime-scene evidence and lost cities; and building schools in remote jungle villages — and talks about his feature documentary, “Collateral Damage,” sponsored by biological sciences department and FDU library; Auditorium, Metropolitan Campus Library, and via Zoom, 4–5 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary for Zoom attendees, for information go to Ken Hayes Takes on the World.

1 Thu.; Bring Your Own Business, helping students start their own businesses, 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.

1 Thu.; Biology Seminar, “Trailblazing Immunology: From Fundamental Insights to Next-generation Vaccines and Cell Therapies,” Pankaj Mishra, former senior scientist, Catalent Pharma Solutions, Somerset, N.J., sponsored by biological sciences; Room 1144, Dickinson Hall, 5:30–6:30 p.m., free, for information call 201-692-2391.

2 Fri.; Friday Knights @ Greg’s, Vinyl and Vibes, cosponsored by student life and Transforming College Campuses; Greg Olsen Student Union, 8 p.m., free, for information email k.cothran@fdu.edu, for FDU students only.

3 Sat.; One-day Retreat, “Owning My Journey: Igniting My Inner Vision!”; Welcome Remarks, with Rashard Mills, director of student union and campus engagement/chief student experience officer, FDU, and Paulaska Ramirez, founder/executive director, Generation Fearless; Presentations, “Bold Moves Only! Cultivating Confidence to Show Up and Stand Out,” Anny Martinez, executive leader and career confidence coach; and “Fearless Leadership in Action: From Strategy to Impact,” Paulaska Ramirez; Lunch with Keynote Speaker Crystal Smith-Morgan, founder, Life Counseling, Consulting and Mediation, LLC, and licensed clinician/educator; Panel Discussion, “Stories of a Fearless Trailblazer: Igniting My Inner Vision,” panelists Villo’ Fiddler, pharmacist, public health leader and fashionpreneur/owner, Urbane Swank; Brandie Mora, television and film production leader; Tina Salmon, business and burnout coach/CEO, Coachanizer; and Zhada Stamps, founding manager of culture and initiatives, Marion P. Thomas Charter School; moderated by Sonia Wilson, board member/community engagement chair, Generation Fearless, sponsored by FDU; Rutherford Room, Greg Olsen Student Union, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., to purchase tickets or for information go to Owning My Journey: Igniting My Inner Vision, for inquiries email PaulaskaRamirez@generationfearless.org.

3 Sat.; Hispanic Center Graduation, students graduating from FDU’s Puerta Al Futuro, Latino Promise, HACER and Avanza at FDU programs; remarks from Benjamin Rifkin, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; and Janet Boyd, rhetoric/composition and interim dean, Maxwell Becton College of Arts and Sciences; keynote speaker Ariel Valle, former consul general of El Salvador and author, De Inmigrante a Diplomático: Un camino de perseverancia (From Immigrant to Diplomat: A path of perseverance); Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, Metropolitan Campus, 10 a.m., free, registration necessary for graduating students (maximum of two guests per graduate), to register and for information call 201-692-2625 or email HF24@fdu.edu, for graduating students, families and members of FDU community.

4 Sun.; FDU Day Spring Open House, for prospective students/admitted students looking to finalize college plans, meet faculty from various academic departments, explore student services and athletic programs, speak with financial aid counselors, take student-led campus tour, have lunch at BBQ picnic, receive 20 percent discount off FDU merchandise at campus bookstore, grab snacks at food trucks, mingle with FDU alumni, collect FDU giveaways and enjoy live music from local artists and bands; high-school seniors/transfer students can apply in advance to receive on-the-spot admissions decision, commit to FDU with tuition (and housing) deposit, sign up for New Student Orientation this summer and learn about housing and next steps for smooth transition to FDU this fall; Fitness Center and Lobby and Multipurpose Room, Greg Olsen Student Union, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email pereza@fdu.edu or go to FDU Day Spring Open House.

5 Mon.; Last Day of Spring Classes.

5 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.

5 Mon.; Late Knight Breakfast, food, live music, raffles, games and more, sponsored by student life; The Dish (Dining Hall), Greg Olsen Student Union, 8–11 p.m., free, for information email rmills@fdu.edu and l.darzano@fdu.edu, for FDU community only.

6 Tue.–7 Wed.; Reading/Snow Makeup Days.

6 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 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.

7 Wed.; Pinning Ceremony, Entry-level Nursing Programs; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 1 p.m., free, for information email SNAH@fdu.edu, by invitation only.

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

7 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.

7 Wed.; Last Day for Student Withdrawal from Classes, until 5 p.m.

8 Thu.–13 Tue.; Final Examinations.

10 Sat.; Lavender Graduation, honoring graduating LGBTQIA+ students, graduating students who attend in-person will be presented with rainbow stoles; opening and closing remarks by Benjamin Rifkin, University provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; student remarks by Grace Romanowski; faculty remarks by Harald Parzer, biology and Progress Pride faculty adviser (Flor), and Vaniah Howell, animation (Flor); performance of “Self Portrait” from “Class Act” musical arranged by Allen Cohen, music (Flor), featuring students Nathan Bavaro, Connor Geib, Makayla LaBode, Lilyanna Lemauro and Paige Wehner; Hartman Lounge, Hennessy Hall, and via Zoom, 6 p.m. EST, free, registration necessary, for information email mourton@fdu.edu, for graduating students, families, allies and FDU community.

13 Tue.; 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.

13 Tue.; Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, Peter Sammartino School of Education, Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health and School of Psychology and Counseling; Wilson Auditorium, Dickinson Hall, 10 a.m.; Reception follows, free, RSVP necessary (10-guest limit per graduate), doctoral graduates can RSVP to lugo@fdu.edu (for nursing), j.adams5@fdu.edu (for education) and r.mezzano@fdu.edu or j.jones1@fdu.edu (for psychology/counseling), for FDU community and invited guests only.

13 Tue.; Open House, Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Degree, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree with Specialization in Healthcare Management and Certificate in Health Care Management; Cafeteria, Valley Hospital, 4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, N.J., 11 a.m.–2 p.m., free, for information email c.costa1@fdu.edu or go to Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Public Administration or Certificate in Health Care Management.

13 Tue.; Virtual Information Session, Center for Dyslexia Studies Structured Literacy/Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training Program, next program begins in fall 2025 at FDU Center for Dyslexia Studies (Metropolitan Campus); Zoom, 4:30 p.m., free, to RSVP or for additional information call 201-692-2816 or email graceh@fdu.edu.

13 Tue.; Spring Semester Ends, 11 p.m.

14 Wed.; Fairleigh Dickinson University 82nd Commencement Ceremony; MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., 9:30 a.m., free, for information go to Commencement 2025.

15 Thu.; FDU Alumni Social, enjoy food, drinks, New York City skyline and opportunity to mingle and network with FDU alumni, hosted by Young Alumni Association and Black Alumni Chapter; Son Cubano, 40-4 Riverwalk Place, West New York, N.J., 6–9 p.m., $30 includes hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket (valid for beer, sangria, house wine, soft drinks or nonalcoholic drinks), RSVP necessary by 5/13 Tue., for information call 201-692-7106, email fdualumni@fdu.edu or go to FDU Alumni Social.

19 Mon.–6/27 Sat.; Summer Session I.

20 Tue.; Open House, Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Degree, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree with Specialization in Healthcare Management and Certificate in Health Care 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, Master of Public Administration or Certificate in Healthcare Management.

20 Tue.; Transfer Tuesday, attend informative session with admissions team; connect with financial aid, academic services and transfer services; sign up for on-the-spot instant decisions via advance applications; join optional student-led campus tour; and get answers about credit evaluations, course scheduling, career development and more; Lobby, Dickinson Hall, 4–7 p.m., free, registration necessary, for information email h.berry@fdu.edu or go to Transfer Tuesday.

26 Mon.; Memorial Day Holiday.

27 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 Thu.; Open House, Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) Degree, Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree with Specialization in Healthcare Management and Certificate in Health Care Management; Cafeteria, Clara Maass Medical Center, One 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, Master of Public Administration or Certificate in Healthcare Management.

30 Fri.; Memorial Day Holiday Makeup Day.