The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to invite you to a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the Fordham community! You and your guests are invited to start the day with an exclusive brunch with President Tania Tetlow at the historic Harvard Club of New York City. Afterward, we’ll participate in the Annual New
This talk examines the various depictions of Jerusalem through different poetic traditions and historical periods, exploring how poets from diverse backgrounds have captured the city’s spiritual significance and political symbolism. Focusing primarily on Mahmoud Darwish’s “In Jerusalem” (2005) and Yehuda Amichai’s “Jerusalem,” (1992), the talk examines how each poet, from different cultural and historical contexts,
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 us for an extraordinary discussion on the life, faith, and ultimate sacrifice of Alexei Navalny, the fearless Russian opposition leader who died in prison in February 2024 under circumstances widely believed to involve the Russian regime. Seen as a personal enemy of Vladimir Putin, Navalny's unshakable commitment to justice and democracy came at the
Novelist Rachel Kadish, current Fordham-NYPL Research Fellow in Jewish Studies, will discuss the power and challenges of historical fiction and the process through which she approaches history in her own work. Rachel Kadish’s most recent novel, The Weight of Ink, was a National Jewish Book Award recipient and a USA Today bestseller. Her work has
The Alumni Chapter of Washington, D.C., invites you to a performance of the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive). Set in Washington Heights on the brink of gentrification, and with a life-changing winning lottery ticket somewhere in their midst, the vibrant inhabitants of the neighborhoods
Considered the most influential feature-length anime film ever made, Akira has had an extraordinary impact on popular culture and effectively advanced anime and Japanese popular culture worldwide. The film unflinchingly takes on challenging topics pertaining to political corruption, social unrest, the dangers of unchecked power, and the misuse of technology, as well as themes of
Monday, April 7, 2025 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Reception to Follow McNally Amphitheater, Fordham University | 140 W. 62nd St., NYC Fordham University proudly presents TEDxFordhamUniversity: Propelling Humanity Forward, an event full of powerful ideas, thought-provoking discussions, and innovative solutions. This TEDx event will bring together eight distinguished speakers—Fordham faculty and alumni—who are tackling
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,
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (April 13) Palm Procession | 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill and 5:30 p.m., Bl. Rupert Mayer, S.J. Chapel, LL 221, Lincoln Center Triduum (April 17-April 20) Lent ends on Holy Thursday, and The Sacred Triduum follows. They are among the holiest days of the Church’s
Triduum (April 17-April 20) Lent ends on Holy Thursday, and The Sacred Triduum follows. They are among the holiest days of the Church’s liturgical year. Though the liturgies are celebrated over the course of “three days,” they commemorate but one single “Paschal” or “Passover” event. On Holy Thursday, we celebrate Christ’s intimate love for us,
On Good Friday (April 19), we remember the mystery of Christ’s passion and death; we fast in response to the sacrifice; we venerate the Cross of our salvation. Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion | 3 p.m., University Church, Rose Hillifech Tenebrae Prayer | 8 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill
Holy Saturday (April 19) The day is one of prayerful emptiness with Jesus’ embodiment, which leads to the glorious celebration of Jesus risen from the dead, the joyful remembrance of our salvation history, and the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night | 8 p.m., University Church, Rose Hill
The Triumph of Jesus, risen from the dead. Please note: there will only be one Mass on Easter Sunday. And due to the ongoing construction in the University Church, there is limited seating and overflow seating in Our Lady’s Chapel.
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
Between 1973 and 1980, over 65,000 Soviet Jews, often referred to as "dropouts," immigrated to the United States. While they are often treated as a single demographic group, these Soviet Jews represented surprising diversity profiles across distinct waves of migration. Studying this population without considering their day-to-day experiences in the Soviet Union and the US
Join us for an evening of conversation about fashion and sustainability with renowned designers Henrik Visbskov (Denmark) and Brunela Ramirez (Peru). Our guests will discuss their innovative design philosophies, how to create a collection from idea to fabrication, and the challenges facing the industry today. Original designs and garments to be showcased! Designer Conversation: 5-6:30
The film After: Poetry Destroys Silence juxtaposes two competing claims about poetry after genocide and unspeakable horrors: Theodor Adorno’s statement, “To write a poem after Auschwitz is barbaric” and Charles Bukowski’s rebuttal, “Poetry is what happens when nothing else can.” After explores poetry written about the Shoah, in which contemporary poets respond to the Holocaust
The FitzSimons Presidential Initiative on Civics and Civility is hosting a virtual Q&A with Mónica Guzmán, author of the best-selling book, I Never Thought of It That Way. This conversation will be facilitated by Brenna Moore, Ph.D., chair of the theology department. Guzmán will discuss her book, our current politically polarized climate, and several other
Miyuki Kita, professor of American studies at the University of Kitakyushu, Japan, will examine an unknown, unacknowledged episode of the commitment of New York Jews to the Civil Rights Movement and its impact outside of New York City. During the summer of 1963, 16 Queens College students—14 of whom were Jewish—traveled as far as the
