Student Alumni Ambassadors: Arts Alumni Panel
Join the Student Alumni Ambassadors for an Arts Alumni panel. Register to receive a full list of speakers.
Join the Student Alumni Ambassadors for an Arts Alumni panel. Register to receive a full list of speakers.
Immerse yourself in a captivating musical journey led by Sameer Gupta, an Oakland-based percussionist renowned for blending the free improvisations of jazz with the rich traditions of North Indian classical music. Experience the power of rhythm as he brings a unique fusion of cultures to life through his performance. Don’t miss this chance to engage
Get ready for an electrifying performance by Batalá, a premier all-womxn, Black-led percussion ensemble that brings Afro-Brazilian rhythms to life! This dynamic group activates partnerships, builds community, and fosters cultural awareness through high-energy drumming and dance. Feel the power of the beat and the spirit of movement in this vibrant showcase! Come experience the energy
Join the Fordham community to welcome photographer David Gonzalez for an opening reception of his show "Urban Devotions" at Refuge Gallery at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs. "Urban Devotions" recently lived at Fordham's Lipani Gallery and will now be on exhibit until May at the Refuge Gallery, located on the second floor of Canisius
The Fordham University Choir presents "Requiem" by Gabriel Fauré. Accompanied by the Bronx Arts Ensemble and organist Anthony Rispo. Performed at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. W. 60th and Columbus Ave. Please note that there is no performance at the Rose Hill Campus.
The Refuge Gallery at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) is pleased to invite the Fordham University community to our spring photography exhibition, "Urban Devotions," featuring Bronx-born visual journalist and former New York Times Bronx Bureau Chief David Gonzalez. His show was recently featured at Lincoln Center and now lives at Rose Hill until
In connection with an exhibit "COVID Pandemic Five Years On: Remembering and Forgetting" The spring of 2025 marks five years since the first outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Retrospectives in different forms of media—books, newspaper articles and editorials, radio and podcasts, and conferences and gatherings—all represent different approaches to grappling with
Fordham's biannual series of concerts at the Lincoln Center campus begins its 2025 season on Wednesday, April 9th, at 7:30 PM in the 12th floor lounge of the Lowenstein Center. The ensemble Primavera—Halley Gilbert, soprano; Claudia Schaer, violin; and Helen Lin, piano—will perform music by Philip Glass, Samuel Barber, Ned Rorem, Matthew Peterson, Einojuhani Rautavaara,
Don't miss the final MainStage production of the 2024-25 season! The world premiere of Horoscope runs March 10, 2025 - April 26, 2025. The culminating production of the season is Fordham Theatre’s commissioned work by acclaimed playwright Rajiv Joseph, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and recipient of the Obie award. Helmed by the Director of the
A screening of Translating (2011), with Nurith Aviv in conversation with Aviya Kushner, Jacques Lezra, and James Redfield Co-sponsored by Fordham’s Center for Jewish Studies, Centro Primo Levi, and Fordham’s Center on Religion and Culture In this Babelic film, translators from different corners of the world speak in their own tongues, recounting their encounters with
Nurith Aviv (Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine, 1945) has directed eighteen documentary films. Her works investigate language and move lyrically through the landscapes, collective myths, and intimate narratives that shape humans’ ways of being together. The first woman to be a director of photography in France, she has shot 100 fiction and documentary films with directors
Join us for a screening of Sacred Tongue, Profane Language (2008), with Nurith Aviv in conversation with Ofer Dynes, Aviya Kushner, Jacques Lezra, and Moulie Vidas Co-sponsored by Fordham’s Center for Jewish Studies, Centro Primo Levi, and Fordham’s Center on Religion and Culture Hebrew was the language of Scripture, liturgy, and rabbinic commentaries for centuries.
A screening of Words That Remain (2022) and Bruly Bouabré’s Alphabet (2005) with Nurith Aviv in conversation with Gil Anidjar, Yemane Demissie, Cynthia Madansky, James Redfield, and Moulie Vidas Co-sponsored by Fordham’s Center for Jewish Studies, Centro Primo Levi, and Fordham’s Center on Religion and Culture Words That Remain (2022) What is a mother tongue?
Join us for a screening of From Language to Language (2004) and Allenby, Passage (2001) with Nurith Aviv in conversation with Gil Anidjar, Yemane Demissie, Cynthia Madansky, and Richard Peña Co-sponsored by Fordham’s Center for Jewish Studies, Centro Primo Levi, and Fordham’s Center on Religion and Culture The transformation of Hebrew from a language set
Immerse yourself in the heart of New York’s vibrant contemporary art scene with a guided tour of the Chelsea Arts District, led by Fordham’s chair of the Visual Arts Department, Stephan Apicella-Hitchcock. This engaging tour will guide you through a carefully curated selection of galleries, showcasing a diverse range of exhibitions, from paintings and sculptures
HEROES, an exhibition of original works by veterans from the Fordham Veterans Workshop, has been extended through June 6 at the Lipani Gallery at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus. The exhibition offers insights into military life, transition, and healing through creative expression. Founded in 2017 and led by artist Steve Alpert, the Fordham Veterans Workshop provides
Join Fordham alumni for a private, guided tour of Deutsche Bank’s contemporary art collection at the Deutsche Bank Center in Columbus Circle. Since its launch in the late 1970s, Deutsche Bank’s extensive collection has focused on works on paper and photography, showcasing work from recognizable names alongside emerging, local artists. This special opportunity has been
A symposium to mark the centenary of Amy Lowell’s death and the 110th anniversary of her anthology, Some Imagist Poets. RSVP here to attend.
Joseph Lawton, associate professor of photography, curated this exhibition by Michael Chovan-Dalton. After moving to Hoboken in 1993, Chovan-Dalton found himself being drawn to ponds, reservoirs, and rivers that had become fishing holes for families. “The spiritual and adventurous interactions between parents and children, along with the feeling that a tradition or an important skill
Join the Jetés Affinity Chapter for American Ballet Theatre’s production of Swan Lake at the Metropolitan Opera House—a timeless tale of love and transformation, performed by ABT principal dancers Devon Teuscher (Odette/Odile) and Joo Won Ahn (Prince Siegfried). Tickets will be seated together and are available for just $20 (normally $32.50) and are in the
The act of beautifying or enhancing mitzvot and Jewish ritual is reflected in the rabbinic idea of hiddur mitzvah. One who enhances a holy act and a ritual object with aesthetic and pleasing design is fulfilling this directive. As suggested in Psalm 29: “Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Make each object functional,
In celebration of the catalog release for the photography exhibit, "Urban Devotions: Images of Faith in the City," David Gonzalez and James Martin, S.J., will discuss the inspiration for the show, the catalog, and the role of religion in the creation of New York City communities. "Urban Devotions" has been featured as an exhibition at
Join a riveting discussion with four leaders of the film, television, and theater industries. Dominique Morisseau, the Denzel Washington Chair in Theatre; Michele Prettyman, Ph.D., professor of communication and media studies; Adrienne D. Williams, actor, educator, and director of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark; and Chauntee’ Schuler Irving, head of acting and assistant professor
Gregory Maguire is the acclaimed author of Wicked, which spawned a hit Broadway show and two movies, the second of which premieres in November. In a rare public appearance, he joins us to talk about how spirituality and art intersect in his creative life, his approach to faith as a gay Catholic, and how Wicked
Fordham's Center for Jewish Studies and the Arabic Studies Program present "Aleppian Wedding" Songs from Shared Traditions by the Aleppo Ensemble. The Aleppo Ensemble is a New York-based group devoted to performing and preserving the rich heritage of wasla music, song, poetry, and dance from Aleppo. The group's mission has been made all the more