We invite you to join Professor Magda Teter for a guided tour of the three current exhibitions at the Walsh Library: "Fordham's Babel: An Exploration of World Languages in the Special Collections," "Yearning to Breathe: The Art of Siona Benjamin," and "Citizenship, Inclusion, and the Struggle to Belong." Refreshments and informal discussion after the tour.
This lecture is based on the groundbreaking research presented in Holy Rebellion: Religious Feminism and the Transformation of Judaism and Women’s Rights in Israel (Brandeis, 2024). Co-authors Tanya Zion-Waldoks and Ronit Irshai will delve into the emergence, achievements, and challenges of Religious Zionist (Dati) feminism in Israel—one of the most dynamic and influential movements within
In recognition of Dr. King's contributions, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity, and Fordham Arts and Sciences Anti-Racism Advisory (FASARA) will sponsor several events in the coming weeks to inspire dialogue and action. As part of this event series, Fordham Theology Professor Father Bryan Massingale, the James and Nancy
Conversation with Julie Belanger, Senior Liaison Officer for the Food and Agriculture Organization at the UN - FAO. Current Fordham students will learn about the FAO's work, the humanitarian sector, and how to navigate humanitarian careers within the UN. This event is hosted by the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Rose Hill. More details
The murder of the Italian Socialist politician Giacomo Matteotti in 1924 paved the way to the establishment of the Fascist dictatorship and to a fundamental reshaping of all institutions of the Italian state. In this lecture, geared in particular toward the NYC undergraduate population, famed historian Mauro Canali (whose classic study, The Matteotti Murder and
Students of Fordham University's Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development (IPED) traveled to the Philippines for a project assessment course. From Manila to Antipolo and Zambales, they used the skills gained from this class to work on projects designed for Filipino communities. Come find out what Adriana, Mbekezeli, Louis, Joseph, Sam, and Luke
Join us for the opening of a new exhibit “Henna, Love, and Light: Jewish Life and Art in Siona Benjamin’s India,” which brings to Fordham several pieces from Siona Benjamin's series “Faces: Weaving Indian Jewish Narratives." These pieces serve as anchors that link the present and the past. Around Siona Benjamin’s art are photographs taken
Jewish writers of the late Second Temple period did not share a single, uniform understanding of time that can be summarized in just a few sentences. Nor do we have any ancient Jewish texts in which an author reflects on the passage of time in abstract, philosophical terms. There are, however, a number of aspects
In Council on Foreign Relations’ webinars, experts dissect foreign policy issues for targeted audiences. On February 5, Adam Segal, the Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy program at CFR, and Carla Anne Robbins, a senior fellow at CFR, will lead the conversation on
Students of Fordham's Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development (IPED) traveled to the Philippines for a project assessment course. From Manila to Antipolo and Zambales, they used the skills gained from this class to work on projects designed for Filipino communities. Come find out what Frederic, Maria, Sharan, Jesse and Leslie learned and
IPED students traveled to the Philippines for a project assessment course. From Manila to Antipolo and Zambales, they used the skills gained from this class to work on projects designed for Filipino communities. Come find out what the students learned and how they worked with local communities. Refreshments will be provided.
Join Fordham’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) for an engaging evening exploring the critical role of leadership during challenging times. This event will highlight strategies for equity, inclusion, and transformation in educational leadership. The evening includes: Keynote Address Patricia M. Virella, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Montclair State University and author of Crisis
Christina Swarns, Executive Director of The Innocence Project, is the featured speaker of this annual lecture presented by the Department of African & African American Studies. A reception will follow.
Monique Coleman, an award-winning actress, producer, host and humanitarian, comes to Fordham in this special event sponsored by ASILI-The Black Student Alliance, CAB, RHA, The African American Studies Department and The Office of Multicultural Affairs. She's most recognized for her role in Disney's High School Musical franchise, but Monique's impact goes far beyond the screen.
Join the Alumni Chapter of the United Kingdom and Fordham London for a fireside chat with Sakshi Gupta, head of legal for central banking at Bank of England, and Carolyn Jackson, LAW ’00, partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman U.K. L.L.P., for a discussion on mergers and acquisitions, Sakshi's journey into central banking, and her experience
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries, redefining career paths, and reshaping the way we live and work. But beyond the buzzwords and headlines lies a nuanced reality filled with innovation, challenges, and opportunities. This engaging panel features leading experts who will unpack how AI is being applied across industries, the ethical considerations driving its development, and
How many men, women, and children are likely to die? How many Fordham alumni are in danger of losing their jobs? Will organizations like Catholic Relief Services and Jesuit Refugee Services be able to survive? What can we do to help? Henry M. Schwalbenberg, Ph.D., is an associate professor of economics and the director of
The renowned author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, and the subject of a new documentary, Join or Die, discusses his latest book, The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again. This lecture is made possible by the Russo Family Foundation in memory
In Council on Foreign Relations’ webinars, experts dissect foreign policy issues for targeted audiences. On February 5, Adam Segal, the Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy program at CFR, and Carla Anne Robbins, a senior fellow at CFR, will lead the conversation on
Challenging the mythology that mothers share natural bonds—not only with their children but with each other—Mother Other exposes motherhood as far from a global sisterhood. While focusing on Asian American mothers, Mother Other interrogates motherhood broadly as a fraught identity and institution defined by entrenched social divisions—ranging from xenophobia to racism, misogyny to transphobia, ableism
CAREERS IN MEDICAL PHYSICS Professor Cheng-Shie Wuu, professor of oncology and clinical director of the medical physics program at Columbia University, will discuss this branch of physics, where the concepts and methods of physics are used for the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Medical physicists provide clinical service (such as in oncology), research and
“Shift consciousness” is the tagline for the avant-garde HBO series Random Acts of Flyness, created by Terence Nance. This groundbreaking program blends drama, comedy, and animation to generate an Afro-surreal experience described as a “durationary decaying sculpture.” This talk with Brandy Monk-Payton, associate professor of communication and media studies and affiliate faculty in African and
Jack Brower is an international economist with the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and graduated from the IPED program in 2021. Since graduating, he has also held roles with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service working in commodity analysis on livestock and animal proteins. During his time in IPED, Jack received a Public
In Council on Foreign Relations’ webinars, experts dissect foreign policy issues for targeted audiences. On February 5, Adam Segal, the Ira A. Lipman Chair in Emerging Technologies and National Security and director of the Digital and Cyberspace Policy program at CFR, and Carla Anne Robbins, a senior fellow at CFR, will lead the conversation on
Join the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) on February 26 at 4 pm for a conversation with Regina Omar with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. You will learn about how anticipatory funding works in the humanitarian sector and how to navigate careers within the UN. Limited seating is available.
