Fordham's Center for Jewish Studies and the Arabic Studies Program present "Aleppian Wedding" Songs from Shared Traditions by the Aleppo Ensemble. The Aleppo Ensemble is a New York-based group devoted to performing and preserving the rich heritage of wasla music, song, poetry, and dance from Aleppo. The group's mission has been made all the more
Please join us for the NYC premiere of the documentary film Tiananmen Tonight, which looks back at CBS News' coverage of the pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square in Beijing in 1989. The film explores the role that news media play in covering breaking news and bearing witness to world events. The screening will be followed
Tony-winning playwright David Henry Hwang’s comedy from Roundabout Theatre Company stars Daniel Dae Kim (Lost, Hawaii Five-0) as an Asian American playwright who protests yellowface casting in the blockbuster musical Miss Saigon, only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play. The repercussions resonate in this farce about the
Faculty Technology Day 2025 invites our community to confront the concerns and opportunities of AI through the Ignatian tradition of discernment. We hope you'll join us in exploring this important conversation through engaging discussions with a diverse array of thought leaders and educators. The full agenda and more details will be forthcoming on the website
The Office of Sustainability welcomes the New York City chapter of ASHRAE at this annual Earth Day event. This half-day seminar includes discussions on real decarbonization projects using AI, future weather, and more! Free admission including breakfast and lunch. During the lunch and networking portion, there will be a dedicated young professionals/students networking group for
This event includes a film screening and a discussion with director David Damian Figueroa. It is supported by the “Faculty Challenge and the Professor Connection” grants, presented in collaboration with the Department of Theatre and Visual Arts, curated by Fadi Skeiker, Ph.D., the department chair, and coordinated by Julianne Reid. The films include: Shura: Oscar-qualified and
In conjunction with the exhibit “Yearning to Breathe: The Art of Siona Benjamin” at Fordham Univerisity’s Walsh Family and Quinn Libraries, we invite you to join us for a screening of the documentary Blue Like Me, profiling the Indian-American artist Siona Benjamin. Raised in the small Bene Israel Jewish community in Mumbai, India, Benjamin's art
Join us for an engaging discussion on Islam and science that will explore the scientific principles in the Quran, the attitude of Islam toward intellect, and the resulting history of Muslim scientific discoveries that it inspired. We will also hear how Islam views the pursuit of science through the lens of mizaan (balance), which differs
Join us to hear a panel of experts discuss the major technological innovations of the 2024 campaign, and how those new tactics are being used to mobilize interest groups in new ways. This panel will feature political practitioners, journalists, and academics discussing the role of political TikTok, digital grassroots mobilization, influencers, targeted social media ad
Join us to hear a panel of experts discuss the major technological innovations of the 2024 campaign and how those new tactics are being used to mobilize interest groups in new ways. This panel will feature political practitioners, journalists, and academics discussing the role of political TikTok, digital grassroots mobilizing, influencers, targeted social media ad
QuantVision, Fordham University's premier quantitative conference, presents a thought-provoking symposium that converges the most innovative minds in quantitative finance. This dynamic one-day event offers a platform for professionals, academics, and students to engage with the leading edge of investment strategies powered by data science and technology. With a broad spectrum of panels, the conference explores
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
Join us for a screening of this documentary about Filipino-American WWII veterans and their struggle for recognition. When Japan invaded the Philippines during World War II, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos fought bravely alongside other members of the U.S. armed forces. As U.S. nationals, Filipinos were promised veterans’ benefits, which were revoked by the Rescission
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 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'
Join us for a Fordham-exclusive screening of Bonnie, a film portrait of legendary casting director and producer for film, television, and theater Bonnie Timmermann. An homage to the craft of acting, the film features Bonnie’s A-list of clients, from Liam Neeson and Sigourney Weaver to other distinguished actors of our time. Following the screening, guests
The Fordham University Department of English is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Hong Sohn, Ph.D., as the Thomas F. X. and Theresa Mullarkey Chair in Literature and requests the pleasure of your company at his installation ceremony and inaugural lecture. A reception will immediately follow the lecture. In this talk, Sohn will explore
