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Dear FCLC,
I hope that you are holding up as fully as possible during this particularly challenging end-of-year. Please remember that all university services are here for you as we make our way through finals. We are living through a difficult moment, and we all need a bit of help sometimes. For students seeking spiritual support, I could not be more pleased that Campus Ministry has recently expanded to include new Directors of Muslim and Jewish Life. Rabbi Katja Vehlow and Imam Ammar Abdul Rahman joined Fordham last week, and have already begun meeting with students, faculty, and administrators. They will be dividing their time each week between the Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses. I hope you will join me in welcoming them to our community! This will be the final Dean’s Newsletter of the 2023-24 academic year. In less than a week finals will be completed and, on May 18, the class of 2024 will enjoy a well-deserved day of celebration. I look forward to seeing many of you there! Congratulations to one and all! Wishing you a wonderful summer, Dean Auricchio ______________________________________ Laura Auricchio, Ph.D. Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center Fordham University ______________________________________ Summary
Paid Opportunities
Happening at Fordham
Happening around town (free or low cost)
Important Information Make your voice heard! Student experience surveys – gift card raffles!
Completing the surveys listed below will enter you in a raffle for a chance to win a $50 Amazon or Grubhub Gift Card. THREE gift cards will be selected for each group. The deadline to complete either of the two surveys below is Friday, May 17.
Shape the Future of Summer at The Fordham Foundry
Exciting news! The Summer at The Foundry program will be returning this summer! This program is a collaborative experience designed to help budding entrepreneurs like you refine their ideas, build their ventures, and learn from a network of professionals. The exact dates for the program are still being finalized, but here’s what you can expect:
We’re shaping the program specifically for YOU and your needs. To make sure it’s everything you’re looking for, we’d love your input. Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey using the link here.
Final Exams The final exam schedule for Spring 2024 is posted here. Please remember that the final exam is counted in the total contact hours for the semester, so classes must meet on the day of the exam, whether or not an exam is given. Please plan any travel accordingly. Travel is not a valid reason for an excused absence. Remember that you can always access the full Academic Calendar online. Paid Opportunities Serving the City Internships
Summer opportunities are arriving! Remember that Serving the City Internships – paid internships at NYC nonprofits available exclusively to FCLC and FCRH students – are featured in every weekly newsletter, on Fordham’s online job and internship database Handshake, and on our Serving the City LinkedIn page. Email servingthecity@fordham.edu with any questions. Bronx Lacrosse The Center for Fiction (NEW opportunity!)
Archdiocese of NY (NEW partner!)
Paid Position - Summer Corps Member
Jumpstart NYC is hiring Summer Corps Members who will play a pivotal role in enhancing children's readiness for kindergarten through collaborating with classroom teachers in implementing curriculum, leading engaging learning experiences, and contributing to a meaningful and enriching educational environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for any Fordham students who are interested in expanding their leadership skills while obtaining service hours.
Teach Reading Classes to Students of All Ages: Applications for Summer 2024 - The Institute of Reading Development is now hiring summer teachers for reading programs for students of all ages. The Institute's mission is to inspire a lifelong love of reading. In these programs, the institute combines skills instruction, the experience of reading and discussing good books. It helps students develop strong fluency and comprehension skills. This is a great opportunity to do challenging and meaningful work in a supportive environment. Teaching experience is valuable but not necessary. Teaching certification is not required. Your application is welcome, whether you are an upcoming or recent college grad, a graduate student, a current teacher, or looking to make a career switch into education. Follow this link to learn more about this opportunity and application details. South Asian American Association, Inc. - 2024 Scholarship Application We are pleased to inform you that SAAAI is currently accepting 2024 applications for scholarships. The SAAAI was organized in NYC by a group of professional engineers with the mission to help several underprivileged students pursuing their education in the field of Architecture and Engineering. For more information about the scholarships, eligibility, and application links, please click here. All application submissions are due by August 23, 2024. For questions, please contact info@saaai.org. Happening at Fordham Career Development Opportunities Register Today! Fall 2024 Career Exploration Seminar Professional development and career exploration for credit? You'll want to sign up. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth by enrolling in our Fall 2024 Career Exploration Course! This credit-bearing opportunity is designed to:
Whether you're just starting to explore the possibilities or you're fine-tuning your post-graduation plans, this course provides invaluable insights and practical skills to thrive in the ever-evolving job market. Taught by seasoned career advisors, this is the perfect option to add to your fall course load!
Exhibitions and Events Fordham’s Second Annual Celebration of Cosmology May 14 | 4:30-6:30 pm | 12th-Floor Lounge, Lowenstein (Lincoln Center) Join us for Fordham University’s Second Annual Celebration of Cosmology, featuring talks by:
2024 Baccalaureate Masses
Join us for this year’s Baccalaureate Masses on May 17. Lincoln Center
5:15 pm | Church of St. Paul the Apostle
Principal Celebrant and Homilist: Rev. Kevin Spinale, S.J.
Rose Hill 6 pm | Rose Hill Gymnasium Principal Celebrant: Rev. John J. Cecero, S.J. Homilist: Rev. José-Luis Salazar, S.J. ‘Knife/Paint/Words: The Art of Deborah Ugoretz’ Through May 20 | Henry S. Miller Judaica Research Room, Fourth Floor, Walsh Family Library (Rose Hill) The ancient Kabbalists believed that it was possible to find meaning in the empty spaces around and within the letters of texts. The Japanese concept of Notan views the relationship between negative and positive space as reciprocal and necessary for harmony and balance. These two worldviews deeply influence the artist’s work. Deborah Ugoretz explores these by working with cut paper and painting in acrylics. “The simplicity, flexibility, and strength of paper enable me to transform it into multidimensional art with a limitless range of expression,” she said. The exhibit is accompanied by a display of rare books from the Special Collections. Executive Leadership Supper: How to Leverage a Liberal Arts Background? May 21 | 6:30-8 pm | Joseph A. Martino Hall; 45 Columbus Avenue, 9th floor New York, NY 10023 (Lincoln Center) Join the Fordham University President’s Council for the Executive Leadership Supper: How to Leverage a Liberal Arts Background in Business. Discover the power of leveraging your liberal arts background in the world of business and gain valuable insights and strategies from distinguished leaders who have successfully navigated the intersection of liberal arts education and business acumen. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to network, learn, and unlock the full potential of your education. This event is for young alumni (2014–2024). Tickets are $10 and include dinner. Register here. Sacred Landscapes: Memorialization in New York City Public Parks May 23 | 6-7 pm | South Lounge, Lowenstein Center (Lincoln Center) Join us for the launch event for A Breathing Place, written by Amelia Medved, the 2023–2024 Duffy fellow. There will be a presentation of Medved’s research and a light reception. In A Breathing Place, Medved explores what it means to designate public space as sacred at four case study sites: the Prison Ship Martyrs Memorial in Fort Greene Park, the Enslaved African burial ground in Van Cortlandt Park, the public cemetery on Hart Island, and the National September 11 Memorial at the World Trade Center. Twenty-Five Years of Experimentation and Innovation: Quality, Social, and Environmental Concerns in Relief Items Procurement at Fordham University June 10-11 | 113 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023 (Lincoln Center) The Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) is pleased to invite you to register for this year’s QSE conference on June 10-11. This event will include keynotes, round table discussions, and peer-to-peer learning on global humanitarian relief items procurement. All are welcome, especially those who teach or study in this field. Please consider joining us by registering using this link. Any questions can be sent to s.l.egan@fordham.edu and vpowell@iom.int.
On behalf of the USG STEM subcommittee, we are reaching out to all students to gauge interest in a new initiative, the Peer Connections Program (PCP). The PCP is a supportive network designed for incoming first-year and upperclassmen students in STEM disciplines at Fordham University. Through this program, we hope to connect students with one another and encourage them to seek help within their peer network. More details about the program can be found at this link.
If you are interested in being a program leader, please use the QR code on this informational flier to sign up. Leader positions are open to students who are members of the Class of 2027, 2026 and 2025. If you have questions, please contact FCRH Associate Dean Robert Beer at beer@fordham.edu. Happening around town Events at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (free or low cost) The Social Sculpture Project Through May 8 | All day | Hearst Plaza, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Sadah Espii Proctor's adrift: the bayou project is on view all day, every day. Bring your mobile device and headphones, then “step through the blue door into the moving story of a separated family in this multidimensional art installation.” Summer for the City Offering free, low-cost, and pay-what-you-wish events running from June 12 through August, Summer for the City at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has become a highlight of the NYC summer season, with art installations, musical performances, dance parties, and more filling the calendar. Member pre-sale for Summer for the City events begins tomorrow, May 9th and general sales open on May 16th. If you’re in town this summer, don’t miss it! Lincoln Center: David Rubenstein Atrium Events 61 W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023 All events at the Atrium are free and open to the public. Music for Social Good
May 8 | 7:30 pm Presented in collaboration with the Recording Academy, Music for Social Good will be hosted by Carlos Chirinos, Assistant Professor and Director of the NYU Music and Social Change Lab. Join him as he sits down for an intimate conversation with the 2023 winner of the Best Song for Social Change Special Merit Award, K'naan. They’ll dive into the emotional side of songs that have a social impact and inspire people. Back to the Beats May 9 | 7:30 pm Few wizards on the wheel of steel have as much experience or as deep a catalog as the Brooklyn DJ and producer J.PERIOD. This renowned creator, who has made a name over the past quarter century with his "audio-biographical" mixes for icons like Nas, Q-Tip, Lauryn Hill and The Roots, opens up his vinyl vault to reveal the artists behind Hip-Hop's all-time great cuts. Beyond James Brown, Parliament, Isaac Hayes, and Chaka Khan, there's a world of more obscure samples waiting to be discovered. Marcus Russell Price Presents Vol. 2 May 10 | 7:30 pm When the photographer and filmmaker Marcus Russell Price is behind the lens, a picture often captures a thousand laughs. Now, Price curates his own superb stand-up series, featuring Alex English (New York Magazine "Comedian You Should and Will Know"), Brandon Wardell (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Curb Your Enthusiasm), Mark Normand (The Tonight Show), Daniel Simonsen (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert), Sydnee Washington (Comedy Central's Up Next), plus special surprise guests! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of wit and wisdom from renowned favorites and rising stars brought to you by the insider's insider of comedy. From Stride Piano to Bebop May 14 | 7 pm Explore the evolution of jazz in San Juan Hill through a live musical performance that celebrates the music of James P. Johnson, Benny Carter, and Thelonious Monk and their influence on the stride piano, swing, and bebop styles. Events in the Bronx Dig! Plant! Grow!: Salad Days at the NYBG Tuesdays & Saturdays | 1:30-5:30 pm Sundays & Monday Holidays | 10 am-5:30 pm Visitors explore salad crops to learn about the parts of a plant , and are invited to plant their own rainbow salad seed mix to take home. Each season offers a new theme to investigate through hands-on activities and take-home projects at the Edible Academy! Urban Wildlife Festival May 11 | 12-3 pm | E. 149th St. & St. Ann's Avenue in St. Mary's Park, Bronx NY We welcome guests of all ages to join us at the Urban Wildlife Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers. Discover New York City’s abundant wildlife at this free family event featuring live animals! Uncover the secrets of opossums, deer, bats, coyotes, squirrels, and more through a variety of displays, games, and activities! The festival is an opportunity to get up close and personal with NYC’s wild residents! Find out the best places in New York City and New York State to watch wildlife. There will be fun activities including live animals presented by Wildlife In Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation (WINORR), games, and more! The Bronx Vegan Bazaar May 15 | 4-9 pm | The Andrew Freedman Home, 1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY The Vegan Market & Community Connection comes alive with the sounds of the legendary Bronx DJ Sabrosura, setting the perfect backdrop for guests to shop, dine, and engage with fellow forward thinkers. The Education segment, a spotlighted chef demonstrates how to prepare a delicious plant-based meal within just 45 minutes. Lastly, a Yoga Practice session will be led by the partners of the Bronx Yoga Lab. ThrowBack Bronx Block Party May 18 | 12-6 pm | 1 Fordham Plaza, Bronx, NY 10458 May Transports us back in time with a Throwback Bronx Block Party, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and legendary vibrancy of the Bronx. Relieve the glory days with classic tunes, traditional street games, and nostalgic flavors that pay homage to the borough’s unforgettable block parties of yesteryears. RSVP here. Events throughout NYC Fifth Avenue Blooms May 1-31 | Fifth Avenue from 50th-59th Streets with special events on Saturday May 11 For the third consecutive year, Van Cleef & Arpels has partnered with the Fifth Avenue Association to imagine New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue in bloom with immersive floral installations in collaboration with French artist, Alexandre Benjamin Navet throughout the month of May. On Saturday May 11, stop by the 550 Garden (550 Madison Avenue at 55th St) for free dance performances at 12 and at 2! Model Boat Racing Saturdays 10-1pm | Central Park Conservatory Water | just west of 5th Ave at 74th St These model boats are not (just) for kids! Stop by any Saturday between 10AM and 1PM to try your hand at model yacht racing for free! Or rent a boat for 30 minutes ($15) at the boathouse Wednesdays and Fridays from 11AM to 7PM. Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys Through July 7 | Brooklyn Museum; 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052 Gordon Parks. Jean-Michel Basquiat. Lorna Simpson. Kehinde Wiley. Nina Chanel Abney. These names loom large in the past and present of art—as do many others in the collection of musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys. Expansive in their collecting habits, the Deans, both born and raised in New York, champion a philosophy of “artists supporting artists.” The first major exhibition of the Dean Collection, Giants showcases a focused selection from the couple’s world-class holdings. The Brooklyn Museum’s presentation spotlights works by Black diasporic artists, part of our ongoing efforts to expand the art-historical narrative. Student discounted tickets are available for purchase online. The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism Through July 28 | The Met Fifth Avenue; 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 The groundbreaking exhibition The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism explores the comprehensive and far-reaching ways in which Black artists portrayed everyday modern life. Through some 160 works of painting, sculpture, photography, film, and ephemera, explore the new Black cities that took shape in the 1920s–40s in New York City’s Harlem and nationwide in the early decades of the Great Migration, when millions of African Americans began to move away from the segregated rural South. The first art museum survey of the subject in New York City since 1987, the exhibition establishes the Harlem Renaissance and its radically new development of the modern Black subject as central to the development of international modern art. New York State residents and New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students: the amount you pay for admission is up to you, but you must pay something ($00.01 minimum per ticket). June - August | Pier 55; Hudson River at West 13th St, New York, NY 10014
As we get deeper into the summer, be sure to check out the variety of free and $25 music performances at Little Island – NYC’s newest park! Night Markets Bronx Night Market
Through October | Fordham Plaza The popular market is back in 2024 but in a new location. The night market will run on the first Saturday of each month through October. Activities include a pop-up bookstore curated by Bronx is Reading, which will host a bunch of literary activities for folks of all ages; a new general store filled with fresh products sourced locally called Fordham Farmers Market; Bronx Native's beloved Tiny Desk concert series; and a vegan bazaar that will promote the sort of healthy foods that the "traditional" market does not regularly pay attention to. Uptown Night Market Through October | 133rd & 12th Avenue in West Harlem Expect more than 80 food, beverage, and merch vendors showcasing the talents of locals in the community. This is a free-to-attend outdoor event series. This popular event draws a crowd of 15,000 people for foods like Mexican style hot dogs, empanadas, shish kebabs, and lots more. Queens Night Market Through October | NY Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park The foodie festival runs on Saturday nights through the summer at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. New this year: The event will open at 4pm, an hour earlier than it has in the past and will include even more vendors than usual. There will also be other items sold besides food, including vintage apparel, handmade jewelry, ceramic products, locally produced art pieces, crochet toys, stationery, and much more. Latin Night Market Through October | Dyckman Street between Dyckman Plaza and Inwood Park Dedicated to the cuisine and culture of the Latin diaspora, this event kicked off last year with nearly 20,000 fans and a showcase of South and Central American cultures. Expect a lineup of 50 vendors offering a diverse array of Latin flavors, plus a festive musical lineup. This night market runs on the third Friday of the month from April through October. Brooklyn Night Market Through October | Industry City between 2nd and 3rd Avenue Newer to the night market scene, the Brooklyn Night Market quickly grew a devoted following, attracting thousands to Industry City for an open-air food and drink festival. The market is back for 2024 on the last Monday of each month from April to October. Dine around with an extensive selection of cuisines from around the world, as well as live music and other activities. Vegan Night Market Through October | Columbus Circle The Vegan Night Market is back in Manhattan and running on the first Tuesday of the month through October at Columbus Circle from 12-8pm. You'll get the chance to taste vegan foods from a variety of local vendors while listening to live music in a crowd of like-minded folks. It's free to enter. The market's hosted by Masc Hospitality Group (MHG), which runs several other night markets around town. |
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