Join us for a tour of ground zero as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. We will begin with a brief meet-and-greet, followed by a guided experience through the landmarks, history, and hope at the site of the former World Trade Center and its surrounding area. Your tour guide will
The one-hour virtual tour offers an exciting opportunity to explore the United Nations from the comfort of your home. You will have a chance to meet one of our multilingual tour guides who will take you on a virtual journey through the history of the U.N. and speak about the organization’s work in addressing global
The outdoors are "Caldering" your name! Take a Friday morning to experience a part of Fordham you may have never seen before by touring the Louis Calder Center, Fordham's biological field station in Armonk, New York. The two-hour tour led by Thomas J. Daniels, Ph.D., director of the Louis Calder Center, will cover the research
What does religious pluralism look like on a local and urban scale? Explore several Bronx neighborhoods near Fordham University’s Rose Hill campus with Duffy fellow Benedict Reilly to find out. This 90-minute walking tour will stop at several sites embodying the borough’s diverse faiths and discuss religious history, community, and practice. Afterward, join us for
Join Untapped New York's chief experience officer Justin Rivers, FCRH ’01, for a guided tour around lower Manhattan. Explore where New York began and see what is left of Dutch New Amsterdam in today’s lower Manhattan. You will hear about New York’s founding myths and facts while standing in the very spots where they all
Step inside the Vatican Observatory in Rome—one of the oldest active astronomical observatories in the world, with its roots going back to 1582. Join us for a special (virtual) trip to Italy to tour the space and its meteorite collection (one of the world’s largest) with the director, former Fordham faculty member Guy Consolmagno, S.J.,
During this year’s Human Rights Week, Fordham alumni are invited to a special behind-the-scenes program at the United Nations. Attendees will tour the organization’s headquarters with Fordham University expert on the U.N. system and human rights professor Melissa Labonte and will learn more about what takes place behind the glass facade.
Alumni, family, and friends are invited to join the chapter in viewing "Sargent and Spain" at the Legion of Honor. We will have a private, docent-led tour accompanied by audio headsets. Tickets will be valid for entry to exhibits at the Legion of Honor and DeYoung museums all day. "Sargent and Spain" is described as:
Join us as we tour a New York neighborhood with a rich industrial history—now home to organizations working with creative technologies. The tour of Red Hook, Brooklyn, will be led by Justin Rivers, FCRH '01, chief experience officer of Untapped New York, and will end up at Pioneer Works for a private, after-hours viewing of
Join us for an exclusive Fordham tour of the Frick Collection in the Breuer Building when the museum is closed to the public. Elizabeth Rose Daly, FRCH ‘77, will guide us through the modernist building to discover the treasures of the Frick in this iconic setting on Madison Avenue.
Designed for high school seniors, Open House at Fordham University is our biggest, most comprehensive event of the year — offered on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at our Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus and on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at our Rose Hill (Bronx) campus. At Open House weekend, you'll likely see lots of prospective students
Designed for high school seniors, open house is the biggest, most comprehensive event of the year. Throughout the weekend, you'll likely see lots of prospective students with their families—exploring our campuses on student-led tours; connecting with faculty, administrators, and club leaders at our fair; and hearing from President Tania Tetlow. We hope you'll join us
Experience 100 years of history as you stroll through the Lower East Side with Scott Brevda, FCLC ‘14, GSAS ‘17, senior manager of education and accessibility at the Museum at Eldridge Street, housed in the landmarked Eldridge Street Synagogue. Attendees will learn about life in the area at the turn of the last century—particularly for
Books, libraries, librarians, and writers are subject to attacks—again. Recent bans of books across the United States targeting Black history, the Holocaust, and LGBTQ themes have dominated the news. But book censorship has a longer history. Andreea Badea will lead a guided tour through “Banned! A History of Censorship,” a new exhibit that explores this
Books, libraries, librarians, and writers are subject to attacks—again. Recent bans of books across the United States targeting Black history, the Holocaust, and LGBTQ themes have dominated the news. But book censorship has a longer history. Federica Francesconi will lead a guided tour through “Banned! A History of Censorship,” a new exhibit that explores this
Join us for a private, Fordham-exclusive tour of The Metropolitan Museum of Art with Fabiana Weinberg, FCLC ‘07, senior exhibition designer at The Met, when the museum is closed to the public. The tour will begin with a behind-the-scenes look into the museum’s department of exhibition design, followed by a viewing of "Africa & Byzantium,"
Established in 1845, Temple Emanu-El is more than an architectural landmark, a storied synagogue, and leader within Reform Judaism. Known for its grand architecture, warm community, and bold programming, Temple Emanu-El is the flagship temple for Reform Judaism in the United States. Its Fifth Avenue sanctuary is globally renowned for its size and majesty, and,
Join us to explore the remaining mansions of Gilded Age New York! See where the country’s wealthiest families put down their brief roots before the rise of the apartment building and the fall of the grand home. Led by alumnus and founder of Landmarks of New York, Thomas Silk FCRH '12, we will see the
Join us on a guided tour through the Chelsea Arts District—the epicenter of New York’s international, contemporary art scene. Fordham alumni will be guided by professor Stephan Apicella-Hitchcock, head of the Visual Arts Department at Fordham University, and professor Vincent Stracquadanio through a curated list of galleries, featuring exhibitions across media. Whether you are an
This exhibit, featuring centuries-old books and manuscripts, explores Western interest in languages. At first, we try to situate the story of Babel in a non-Western context, highlighting non-European languages. The exhibit then traces the Renaissance study of languages through the lens of the Bible and its translations and of ancient material relics, such as obelisks,
Join us for a special walking tour created exclusively for Fordham alumni as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Fifth Avenue, one of New York City’s most iconic streets. Led by Justin Rivers, FCRH ’01, chief experience officer of Untapped New York, this guided tour will take you on a fascinating journey through history, showcasing
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.
Visit the Insitute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Canisius Hall, Rose Hill on Thursday, February 13th, 11:00 am-2:30 pm to learn about the humanitarian studies major, minor, and accelerated master's degree. During the open house, you will have a chance to tour the institute and meet the institute's director of graduate studies, Ruth Mukwana, and
Join Campus Ministry on a one-day pilgrimage and retreat to visit the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine. Meet at the Ram Van office at Rose Hill; the van will leave at 9:45 a.m. Register for a seat.
Join Campus Ministry’s Catholic Life community and the Dorothy Day Guild for a two-mile pilgrimage following the footsteps of Dorothy Day’s life. Groups will travel together from Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.
