What does it take to be a leader in the 21st century? Who are leaders that you admire and wish to emulate? The word "leadership" doesn’t always mean the same thing across languages, cultures, and communities. Regardless, we might all agree that leadership is a multidimensional set of actions and behaviors. How might you map
The impending doom of climate change has dominated global discourse in recent times. It revolves around finding a sustainable solution to the equitable dispensation of scarce natural resources. The injustice gap is visible in current flawed social and political system trends that celebrate division instead of togetherness. COVID-19 exacerbated the situation and painted a clearer
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
In this presentation, Marisa Iglesias, Ph.D., interim director of the Office of Prestigious Fellowships, will discuss fellowships for prospective and current graduate students that support graduate studies in the United States.
Marisa Iglesias, Ph.D., interim director of the Office of Prestigious Fellowships, welcomes back successful award winners for a roundtable discussion about how they worked through rejections. This session is sure to inspire you! There will be time for a Q&A and the end.
The Fordham University Young Alumni Committee (YAC) is an advisory board that serves to further strengthen the relationship between young alumni, the University, the student body, and Fordham's local communities. The YAC meets regularly to coordinate social events, educational programs, professional development opportunities, and community service projects for Fordham's young alumni population (graduates of the
Join a presenter from Fulbright for an information session on the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Fulbright offers opportunities to pursue a one-year master's program, complete a research project, or teach English abroad. This session is recommended for undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni.
