The Center on Religion and Culture invites you to a free screening of the first episode of Wisdom Keepers, a new PBS series which seeks to revisit the perspectives that help us make sense of who we are and where we are going, particularly in these turbulent times. The series features interviews with some of
Get ready for an electrifying night with Fordham as the New York Liberty take on the Chicago Sky on August 21st! Join fellow alumni and friends for an unforgettable evening of fast-paced basketball, team spirit, and great company. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun summer outing, this is a game
Once again, the Fordham University Association invites employees to join our Summer Book Club and engage in lively group discussions at either Rose Hill or Lincoln Center in September. This year we will be reading The Measure, a novel by author Nikki Erlick that is described as “a luminous, spirit-lifting blockbuster that asks: would you choose to
Once again, the Fordham University Association invites employees to join our Summer Book Club and engage in lively group discussions at either Rose Hill or Lincoln Center in September. This year we will be reading The Measure, a novel by author Nikki Erlick that is described as “a luminous, spirit-lifting blockbuster that asks: would you choose to
Join The Bronx County Historical Society and author Becky McAuley for a book talk on novel Lost Indignation, a sprawling, original tale that transcends its vivid setting and musical minutiae. Of additional interest to the Fordham community, the Rose Hill campus is referenced in the novel and two of the main characters attend Fordham Prep.
Join us for an exclusive morning program designed to introduce the art-curious and aspiring collectors to the inner workings of today’s art world. Held in the elegant Private Lounge at 529 Arts—one of Chelsea’s most dynamic gallery buildings—the program begins with coffee and a light breakfast, followed by a guided conversation led by art professionals.
Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang’s comedy from Roundabout Theatre Company stars Daniel Dae Kim (Lost, Hawaii Five-0) as an Asian American playwright who protests yellowface casting in the blockbuster musical Miss Saigon, only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play. The repercussions resonate in this farce about the
Join us as we hear from several members of the Fordham Community about how they live out the Jesuit Mission in their work at Fordham. Presenters include Jenna Cook, Ph.D., assistant dean for seniors at the Gabelli School of Business; Charles Gurthrie, director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation; Ella Koczko, a Fordham senior; Rachel Annunziato,
Come hear Blair Braverman, one of the most remarkable young women you will ever meet. Braverman has completed some of the toughest sled dog races in the world, including the grueling Iditarod. She is a columnist and contributing editor for Outside magazine and a contributor to The New York Times, This American Life, Vogue, and
Meet playwright Dominique Morisseau, Fordham’s new Denzel Washington Chair in Theatre, at her talk titled “Art as Righteous Indignation.” Morisseau’s talk will touch upon her personal experiences as an artist. In her words: “I once had to admit to a mentor that I wasn't the charming, obedient, teacher's pet that she may have thought I
Join us for a screening of this world cinema classic, presented to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Hannah Holtzman, Ph.D., assistant professor of film and media studies at Sophia University in Tokyo, will be discussing its significance at a subsequent talk on Oct. 21.
This year's commemorative events around the world, as well as the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to the hibakusha organization Nihon Hidankyo, have renewed attention to the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons and provide an opportunity to revisit the role of antinuclear art in prompting reflection on the impact of nuclear weapons on civilization.
A community engaged course, Art of the Interview, led by Professor Catalina Jordan, engages students directly with the Lincoln Square community, documenting neighborhood history through oral histories. Students are interviewing Amsterdam House tenants, including Maria Guzman, Pat Ryan, Jackie Brown Richardson, and Tanisha Hall, capturing their experiences and reflections on the neighborhood’s past and present.
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
The Fordham University Choir and the Fordham University Women's choir present their annual Fall Concert. The concert will feature music for classical and contemporary composers. Free admission. All are welcome.
The Alumni Chapter of Washington, D.C., invites you to a performance of one of America’s most-beloved musicals at Arena Stage. Reimagined for a new generation, this revival features a diehard love of baseball, a fateful (and hilarious) pact with the Devil, Broadway’s sexiest femme fatale, and unforgettable songs like “Whatever Lola Wants” and “Who’s Got
The Orthodox Christian Studies Center of Fordham University requests the honor of your presence at the 2025 Economos Orthodoxy in America Lecture. Reclaiming ‘Orthodoxy’: Clarifying Our Ecclesial Vocabulary Presented by Sr. Vassa Larin, professor of practical theology at the Kyiv Orthodox Theological Academy and host of the “Coffee with Sister Vassa” online catechetical programs. Wednesday,
Guest organist Anthony Rispo plays your Halloween favorites on the 2,776-pipe Maior Gloria Dei organ in the University Church. Free admission and candy!
Sister Helen Prejean, the nation’s foremost death penalty opponent, joins Catherine Anyango Grünewald and Rose Vines, the illustrator and author of a new graphic edition of her award-winning memoir, for a discussion about capital punishment, social justice, and the power of story. The 2025 release of a graphic edition of Sister Helen’s 1993 memoir, Dead
Join us as we proudly celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ann M. Sperber Book Prize, honoring exceptional works on journalism and media. This year's prize goes to Ali Velshi for Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy, a moving family memoir and stirring meditation on the moral choices
An intimate, mostly acoustic night of songs and surprises with WFUV, The Mountain Goats and Molly Tuttle. WFUV is bringing these beloved and acclaimed Americana musicians together in a benefit for the radio station. The fall fundraising concert kicks off FUV’s annual focus on gratitude and an opportunity to thank artists and listeners who sustain
Up against one of the most powerful companies on the planet, a group of Amazon workers embark on an unprecedented campaign to unionize their warehouse in Staten Island, New York. Join us for this a screening of this documentary by Brett Story and Stephen Maing. A Q&A with Maing will follow. Presented by the Departments
Adjunct Fordham Theatre Program faculty member and director Ryan Quinn brings his vision to Shakespeare’s The Tempest, a sweeping tale of magic, betrayal, and transformation. Exiled to a remote island, Prospero wields powerful magic to control spirits and stage a reckoning with those who wronged them. As their daughter Miranda comes of age, a story
Adjunct Fordham Theatre Program faculty member and director Ryan Quinn brings his vision to Shakespeare’s The Tempest, a sweeping tale of magic, betrayal, and transformation. Exiled to a remote island, Prospero wields powerful magic to control spirits and stage a reckoning with those who wronged them. As their daughter Miranda comes of age, a story
