This lecture will explore the remarkable artistic career of Aryeh Leib ben Daniel of Goray, an 18th-century Jewish scribe whose journey across Europe is documented through the decorated and illustrated megillot he created along the way. Sharon Liberman Mintz is the curator of Jewish art at the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary in New
Interested alums are invited to join in a shared Lenten reading of and prayerful reflection on the short, powerful musing titled, Poverty of Spirit, by Johannes Baptist Metz (inclusive language edition from Paulist Press). After this first meeting, we will meet every Tuesday through April 12. Questions for reflection will be sent out before the
This lecture will explore the remarkable artistic career of Aryeh Leib ben Daniel of Goray, an 18th-century Jewish scribe whose journey across Europe is documented through the decorated and illustrated megillot he created along the way. Sharon Liberman Mintz is the curator of Jewish art at The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary in New
Megan Urry, Ph.D., the Israel Munson Professor of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Yale Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics, will present, "Black Holes, Galaxies, and the Evolution of the Universe." Black holes form at the centers of galaxies in the young Universe and, over the next 13 billion years, they grow together by
Shaun Johnson is the associate director of Fordham Foundry and co-director of Tachyon, ConsenSys Ventures’ web3 startup accelerator. Previously, Johnson was an entrepreneur in residence (EIR) at Georgetown University, an associate at Techstars, senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, and program analyst at the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. He also serves on the
Please join us in Wilmington, Delaware, for a pre-game reception at the Atlantic 10 Tournament! Fordham Women's Basketball will be in Delaware from March 2 to March 6 to play in the tournament, so we will be hosting a pre-game reception at the team hotel prior to tip-off. Join us in the hotel lobby at
While social workers work to raise our collective voices of protest against blatant forms of racism in society, we may be less sensitive to “the subtle, cumulative mini-assault is the substance of today’s racism” present in our profession. Microaggressions are often elusive and nuanced, verbal and nonverbal acts that reflect the superiority, hostility, and discrimination
The Swanstrom-Baerwald Award Ceremony honors Fordham Alumni who have shown excellence in the service of faith through the promotion of international peace and development. This year's Swanstrom-Baerwald Award Ceremony will honor Bridget Bucardo Rivera, a 2009 graduate of Fordham's International Political Economy and Development (IPED) program. She is currently a senior technical advisor for capacity
Please join us in Washington, D.C., for a pre-game reception at the Atlantic 10 Tournament! Fordham Men's Basketball will be in Washington, D.C., from March 9 to 13 to compete in the Atlantic 10 Tournament! We will be hosting a pre-game reception at Urban Roast on Thursday, March 10 at 10:30 am before heading over
Join us for a Council on Foreign Relations academic conference call with Rose Gottemoeller, the Steven C. Házy lecturer at Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and its Center for International Security and Cooperation. Before joining Stanford, Gottemoeller was the deputy secretary-general of NATO, where she helped to drive NATO’s adaptation to new
Critics across the political spectrum are decrying a new wave of censoriousness and intolerance in American society: a “cancel culture” that they say inhibits public discourse and development. But is the heart of the problem also spiritual and religious? Are we witnessing a kind of “neo-Puritanism” that has deep roots in U.S. culture? And can
The Fordham alumni chapters of Tampa and Sarasota, as well as Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, cordially invite you to an afternoon of brunch and baseball to cheer on the Bronx Bombers as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates! We hope you will join us in wishing Father McShane a fond farewell
The Students and Alumni Challenging Anti-Black Racism Caucus is a student- and alumni-led group for anyone who does not self-identify as Black, and is a space for doing introspective work as students and alumni collectively challenge white supremacy.
This year's theme for Social Work Day at the U.N. is "Moving Toward Food Security for All: The Role of Social Work." Panelists Seki Richemont, specialist, nutrition and social inclusion, International Fund for Agricultural Development Robin Sakina Mama, Ph.D., dean, School of Social Work at Monmouth University, New Jersey Hilary N. Weaver, professor and associate
The Gabelli School of Business has established a one-of-a-kind center dedicated to educating students, supporting alumni, and partnering with industry leaders across the global credit markets. The center was created by generous Centennial Campaign gifts from Robert O’Shea, GABELLI ’87, and Michele O’Shea, FCRH ’88, along with Michael Gatto, adjunct professor at Gabelli. Please join
The Office of Alumni Relations is proud to invite you to a special, pre-parade brunch featuring live Irish music. Our featured speaker will be Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University. This event costs $45 per adult and $20 per child. Please note that all attendees must be fully vaccinated and will be required
Massimo Borghesi, a moral philosopher at the University of Perugia, has published Catholic Discordance: Neoconservatism vs. the Field Hospital Church of Pope Francis. The book is a history of the rise to prominence of conservatism in the U.S. Catholic Church. How will the U.S. church respond to Francis’ call for “synodality”—dialog of renewal and discernment
The Orthodox Christian Studies Center presents the next episode of its webinar series highlighting the scholarly insights and academic careers of female scholars whose research and writing explore some facet of the history, thought, or culture of Orthodox Christianity. The broadcast will be livestreamed and open to all who have pre-registered. The event will include
Please join the Fordham Institute for Women and Girls as we celebrate the accomplishment and leadership of women and girls. As the threat of climate change has grown, women leaders have risen to the challenge and launched numerous new initiatives to help reduce our environmental impact. Featuring an overview of the science of climate change
Please join us for a pregame reception at Michaelangelo's prior to the WNIT first-round game. For the sixth straight year, Fordham Women's Basketball has earned a postseason berth and will be playing in the WNIT. On Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m., the Rams will take on Bucknell at home in the first round of
Disabilities are defined as health conditions that substantially impair bodily functions. Health professionals exert enormous influence over the lives of people with disabilities by providing health care, and by generating research and information about them that forms the basis for policies and practices that affect their everyday lives. In this 20-minute talk followed by Q&A,
Interested alums are invited to join in a shared Lenten reading of and prayerful reflection on the short, powerful musing titled, Poverty of Spirit, by Johannes Baptist Metz (inclusive language edition from Paulist Press). After this first meeting, we will meet every Tuesday through April 12. Questions for reflection will be sent out before the
Join us for a Council on Foreign Relations Academic Conference Call with Jody Freeman, the Archibald Cox Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and a leading scholar of administrative law and environmental law. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, and
Join us as we share in conversation to celebrate the history and leadership of women in the Army. We will have four panelists who are currently serving in the United States Army. They share discuss their histories, stories, and some of the challenges they've encountered as female officers serving in the military.
How have social media and online discourse influenced our ability to understand the world around us? Are we now trapped in epistemic bubbles or echo chambers from which it is hard to escape, and what does this mean for our democracy? This panel will explore these and related questions from the perspective of leading figures
Joseph M. McShane, S.J., president of Fordham University, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristina L. H. Traina as the Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., Chair in Catholic Theology and requests the pleasure of your company at her installation ceremony and inaugural lecture, titled “This Year’s Model: Updating Dulles.” The lecture will be held in
Survey after survey tells us that Americans disagree more than ever before, viscerally and sometimes even violently. At a moment when issues like LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedom, racial and economic justice, and even the rules of democracy seem to be up for debate, can Fordham’s Jesuit tradition offer wisdom? Join Patrick Hornbeck, interim dean of
Join us for a lecture and concert featuring the Fordham Jazz Quartet. Iconic jazz artist Billie Holiday received her only formal vocal instruction at the Catholic convent where she was sent to live as a child. She received the sacraments, prayed the rosary, and maintained a friendship with Paulist “jazz priest” Norman O’Connor until the
What does a career in cybersecurity look like? How does the world respond to cyber threats? Do individuals have real power to affect their digital privacy? Join Anthony Ferrante, FCRH ’01, senior managing director and global head of cybersecurity at FTI Consulting, and Charlie Baisley, FCRH ’94, LAW ’87, senior director of business development at
Interested alums are invited to join in a shared Lenten reading of and prayerful reflection on the short, powerful musing titled, Poverty of Spirit, by Johannes Baptist Metz (inclusive language edition from Paulist Press). After this first meeting, we will meet every Tuesday through April 12. Questions for reflection will be sent out before the
Thinking about turning your hobby into a profession? Curious how Fordham grads can make a change mid-career? Tune in to an engaging workshop and panel run by Annette McLaughlin, director of the Career Center. She will guide attendees through a helpful exercise and moderate a conversation with a handful of Fordham alumni who have made
Need help getting started on a paper? Want to strengthen your claim? Thinking through the structure of your argument? The Writing Center is here to help! Attend our workshop on the topics of previsioning and outlining to help you get started on your finals research papers! Each workshop is hosted by tutors from the Rose
Michael Wasiura, GSAS '11, who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine from 2006 to 2008, is a graduate of Fordham's International Political Economy and Development (IPED) program. His work has appeared in Novaya Gazeta, Komsomolskaya Pravda, The Baffler, and n+1, as well as at the Institute of Modern Russia and on syllabi at
As part of your racial justice journey, join the Ignatian Spirituality Center for a two-part, integrative experience and deepen your own resolve in becoming a spirit-led anti-racist. Session 1, on February 17, will introduce you to the book The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola by Patrick Saint-Jean,
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
Save the date for Fordham Foundry's 6th Annual Pitch Challenge! The Foundry’s Annual Pitch Challenge opens the doors to everyone for their chance to pitch their venture idea and earn funding. It is open to students and alumni of all of Fordham University’s nine schools and colleges, including those from liberal arts backgrounds. Additional details
Join Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers, FCRH ’01, for a stroll around the secrets of one of New York City’s oldest public gathering spaces. Discover the story behind the monument to New York City’s first public Christmas tree. Uncover a historic tree in the park with a special history rooted in the
The Fordham University Choir, Women's Choir, and the Bronx Arts Ensemble present the annual Spring Concert featuring the famous "Requiem" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
