Until fairly recently, Orthodox people in Israel could not imagine embracing their LGBT sexual or gender identity and staying within the Orthodox fold. But within the span of about a decade and a half, Orthodox LGBT people have forged social circles and communities and become much more visible. This has been a remarkable shift in
Join Fordham London and the Alumni Chapter of the United Kingdom for a special community event. Attendees will have the chance to meet with current students and network with other members of the Fordham community. 5:45 p.m. | Welcome Reception 6:30 p.m. | Panel 7:20 p.m. | Networking 8:30 p.m. | Event finishes Join alumni,
Paul Perrin leads the Pulte Institute's Evidence and Learning Division and is an international health, humanitarian, and development research and practice professional with more than a decade of work experience in academic, government, and nongovernmental settings. To date, his work has largely focused on supporting the conceptualization, design, implementation, analysis, and reporting on monitoring and
Join us for an evening with the Italian author, podcaster, journalist, literary critic, and tour guide Marta Ciccolari Micaldi, La McMusa. Micaldi will have a conversation with Clara Ramazzoti about memories, travel, adventures, and books in the U.S., including her own new book, Sparire Qui. Ramazzotti is an adjunct professor in Fordham's communication and media
An exhibition at the Jewish Museum, “Mood of the Moment: Gaby Aghion and the House of Chloé” on view from October 13 through February 18, 2024, focuses on the life and work of Gaby Aghion, an Egyptian Jewish woman from Alexandria, in Egypt, who left for Paris in 1945 at the age of 19, and,
Both the transatlantic slave trade and the Holocaust have left indelible imprints on societies, public landscapes, and the collective and public memory of the affected regions. In Europe, towns and cities, some of which were predominantly Jewish, were emptied of the population that had lived there for centuries, after their Jewish residents had been murdered.
Join us to discuss and learn about the International Political Economy and Development program with Giacomo Santangelo, Ph.D., the program major advisor.
This interactive workshop will explore the impact that our cumulative experiences of grief have on our personal and professional lives. Using the framework of the National Consensus Project Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, we’ll explore how our cultural backgrounds and past losses influence our understanding and expression of grief. Although caring for those who are
Giacomo Santangelo, Ph.D., is an economist, professor, and media contributor with expertise in a variety of economic fields. He is a jack of all trades whose research focuses on international growth and development and the economics of pop culture. Join us in welcoming our beloved Fordham faculty member as a guest speaker for the 2023–2024
How, when, and why did Judaism and Christianity diverge into separate religions? Three Powers in Heaven reinterprets the parting of the ways between Jews and Christians as a split between two intellectual traditions—a split that emerged within the context of ancient debates about Jesus’ relationship to God and the world. The book explores how Christianity
In Power and Progress, authors Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson discuss how cutting-edge technological advances can become empowering and democratizing tools, but not if all major decisions remain in the hands of a few hubristic tech leaders. With their bold reinterpretation of economics and history, Acemoglu and Johnson fundamentally change how we see the world,
In the 21st century, no financier has faced as much public scrutiny as Mike Milken, yet to many, he remains a mystery—until now. In 1986, the investigation into Milken, the innovative financier and head of Drexel Burnham Lambert’s High Yield and Convertible Securities Department, shocked the world. Yet the media told Milken’s story with no
The Hamas-engineered massacre of October 7 stunned and shocked Israel and the Jewish world to the core. It triggered a massive Israeli response that has reduced large parts of northern Gaza to rubble. Supporters of Israel and the Palestinians are more bitterly divided than ever, around the world and especially on college campuses. What are
Increasingly, stories and narratives are utilized in education and clinical experiences. Research suggests that a clinician’s own experiences of loss and death may be connected to professional practices in these areas. Critical reflection is a core aspect of narrative practice, providing the narrative competence to “recognize, absorb, interpret, and honor” the stories of self and
The IPED program welcomes Michael Gordon as a guest speaker for its 2023–2024 lecture series. The 30-minute lecture will be followed by about 20 minutes of Q&A. Refreshments will be provided. Michael Gordon is deputy national intelligence officer for the Economics on the National Intelligence Council (NIC) in Washington, D.C. The NIC is part of
End the semester with a visit from Ron Allen, a veteran NBC News correspondent, as he speaks about his career and how to break into broadcast journalism. His thoughtful and insightful reports from across the country and around the world appear on every NBC News broadcast and digital platform, including NBC Nightly News, Today, and
The inaugural Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Distinguished Lecture in Education, Faith, and Social Justice will feature Jelani Cobb, Ph.D., dean and professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and Nikole Hannah-Jones, professor at Howard University and creator of the 1619 Project. Distinguished activist and scholar Marc Lamont Hill, Ph.D., presidential professor of urban
Join us for a screening of this documentary film on the first production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice in the Jewish ghetto. A panel discussion will follow the screening of the film, featuring: Ted Hardin, Columbia College Chicago Elizabeth Coffman, Loyola University Chicago Karin Coonrod, director, The Merchant of Venice; artistic director, Copagnia de'
The Hamas-engineered massacre of October 7, 2023, stunned and shocked Israel and the Jewish world to the core. It triggered a massive Israeli response that has reduced large parts of northern Gaza to rubble. Supporters of Israel and the Palestinians are more bitterly divided than ever, around the world and especially on college campuses. What
Globally recognized author and advisor to various international organizations and governments Ha-Joon Chang has worked on a wide range of issues related to economic development, especially trade and industrial policies, productive capabilities development, institutions and development, global economic system, the history of economic development in today’s rich countries, and the political economy of development. This
Join us for Delivery Exception: Supply Chain Justice and Reconciliation, a speaker series bringing together scholars and organizers to discuss logistical justice and examine the possibilities of reconciliation in an era of supply chain capitalism. The logistics revolution has demanded the extraction of value at any cost. What does justice mean in an age of
Few people were more influential in changing the relations between the Catholic Church and Jews than the historian Jules Isaac. In his life, Jules Isaac lived through and played a role in some of the most pivotal moments in European history. Born in 1877, he closely followed the Dreyfus affair, which put a spotlight on
As we approach Black History Month, the Arts and Sciences Deans’ Anti-Racism Advisory (FASARA) invites you to the inaugural Beloved Community Celebration. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “Beloved Community” envisions a space where dialogue, empathy, and learning foster communities built upon shared ideals of social justice and equity. We invite students, faculty, and staff
As we approach Black History Month, the Arts and Sciences Deans’ Anti-Racism Advisory (FASARA) invites you to the inaugural Beloved Community Celebration. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “Beloved Community” envisions a space where dialogue, empathy, and learning foster communities built upon shared ideals of social justice and equity. We invite students, faculty, and staff
Join us for a Council on Foreign Relations Webinar with Thomas Graham and Bonny Lin. The webinar will focus on China-Russia relations. About the Speakers Thomas Graham was special assistant to the president and senior director for Russia on the National Security Council staff from 2004 to 2007, during which he managed a White House-Kremlin
