Dear FCLC,
 

It looks like spring has arrived! I hope you’re taking at least a bit of time each day to enjoy the sunshine. As always, there’s a wealth of information in today’s newsletter, but I want to call your particular attention to two career-building events happening tomorrow right here in Lowenstein! 

On Thursday, March 14 at 1 PM:
The Pre-Law Society invites you to the annual Fordham Alumni Panel in Lowenstein 311. This year’s panel features 6 Fordham Law School students and alums, 4 of whom graduated from FCLC! Learn more and RSVP at this link.

The Career Center is hosting the 2024 Social Impact and Non-Profit Micro-Fair in the Lowenstein 12th-floor lounge. This event provides the opportunity to meet employers from a broad range of sectors who are looking for students from a wide variety of areas. 
Please read below my signature to learn about these and many more opportunities!
Have a great week!
 

Yours,

Dean Auricchio
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Laura Auricchio, Ph.D.
Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center
Fordham University
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Important Information

Academic Support  
Writing Center: Spring Workshop Series 
Did you know that all students have FREE access to support through Fordham’s Writing Center tutors at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center will host four virtual workshops for all Fordham students this semester.  This will be an excellent opportunity for students to hone their writing skills and to focus on particular rhetorical techniques. Tutors will offer specialized instruction and provide a space for students to address what they learn in the workshop in their writing. Please pass this information along to your students. The schedule for the workshops is as follows:

Workshop 3: Nuts and Bolts of Academic Research 
Wednesday, April 10 | 6-7 p.m. | Online

Workshop 4: The Art of Revision 
Monday, April 22 | 6-7 p.m. | Online

Free tutoring in nearly every subject! (via Knack)
All undergraduates have access to free tutoring through the Knack Tutoring platform. Through this system, you can connect with a trained Fordham peer tutor and set a time to meet in person or online. Tutoring is for everyone!  Learn more at this link, plus find information about other tutoring that is available. And if you’d like to sign up to be a tutor, learn more by visiting the Knack site at http://www.fordham.joinknack.com. 

Free tutoring via academic departments

Please see this link for the Academic Calendar. A few details are particularly noteworthy:
 

Final Exams
The tentative 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.

Counseling and Psychological Services 
Fordham’s Counseling and Psychological (CPS) has a number of services available for the community. I invite you to review the information below and explore these resources that have been designed for the Fordham students. 
 

See this link to make an appointment for clinical services. To learn more about CPS, please visit this link. 
 

Policy
Students may request excused absences for a documented medical reason, a death in the family, a religious holiday, or a qualified university-sponsored event that you are required to attend. Full details are available in the Bulletin at this link. (Please note that Spring Break travel does not qualify for an excused absence.)

Obtaining the form
To access the excused absence form, please log in to Fordham.edu, navigate to the “students” page, then select “electronic forms.” Because the form is processed via an individualized workflow, the Dean’s Office does not have direct access to the form and cannot send it to students. 

Approval process
Once a student completes the form, it is automatically routed to the academic advising office for review. If the appropriate documentation is included, the form will be routed automatically to the relevant instructor(s) for their consideration.

Paid Opportunities

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates 
Think about summer research opportunities, such as NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates!  These experiences provide housing, travel, and a stipend to conduct research with students from across the country. Email fellowships@fordham.edu for assistance or with any questions. 

Clinton Global Initiative Fellowship (Deadline Friday)
The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Fellowship will engage a curated cohort of emerging entrepreneurs, providing critical tools and guidance as they build and implement programs that address urgent global challenges. In the inaugural 2024 year, the CGI Fellowship program will select 25 individuals to develop CGI Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable projects that advance solutions to critical challenges including the climate crisis, global health inequity, humanitarian crises. Fellows will have a high-profile platform to launch these commitments at the CGI 2024 Annual Meeting in New York City, September 23-24. Applications due March 15.

NYU Sports Film Festival 2024: Submissions Open!
Call for Submissions: Submissions are now open for the 4th Annual  NYU Sports Film Festival! The festival was created to celebrate the powerful intersection of sports and film, showcasing engaging and diverse forms of sports storytelling from around the world. Professional and student filmmakers outside of NYU are invited to enter our Open Documentary and Open Narrative categories, as well as our new Open Action Sports category in partnership with Red Bull! The deadline to submit your work through FilmFreeway is March 15.

The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
A two-year leadership program for students interested in public service careers. It provides access to a network of leaders, up to $50,000 in financial aid, $10,000 to travel in the summer before senior year, and $2000 Airbnb travel credit every year for 10 years! Sophomores with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply. The application deadline is March 27th. Email fellowships@fordham.edu now for help applying!

Duffy Fellows Program - Open Applications!
The Fordham University Center on Religion on Culture is now accepting 2024-2025 applications for the Duffy Fellows Program. his program is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates wanting to launch original research or creative projects. Each Duffy Fellow will receive a stipend of $5,000. The program begins on Jul 1, 2024 and will end on June 30, 2025. The application deadline is April 19, 2024 and awardees will be notified by May 3, 2024. Learn more about the application process here. 

Coming soon: Summer Research Assistant Fellowships
The Fordham College at Lincoln Center Dean's Office will be providing eligible students with Summer Research Assistant Fellowships to support research that advances faculty-led projects. 
 

Happening at Fordham

Learn about Fellowships! (starts TODAY)
Prestigious fellowships are for everyone! The Office of Prestigious Fellowships is partnering with the Office of Multicultural Affairs for their upcoming event to find out about fellowships! You will learn about amazing funded opportunities (study abroad, language learning, service, research, grad school, there's something for everyone!) -- and how the fellowship office helps you with every step of the process. Come and hear from other students who have applied for fellowships!
Drop by when you can to find out about fellowships... and grab some lunch!
 

Fordham Alumni & Pre-Law Society Panel (TOMORROW)
The Pre-Law Society is excited to invite you to our annual Fordham Alumni Panel Thursday, March 14, at 1 PM in Lowenstein 311, featuring distinguished graduates from Fordham University who have gone on to Fordham Law School and beyond. Hear firsthand from Fordham alumni who have successfully navigated their educational and professional journeys.

Our panelists represent a diverse range of legal interests, including commercial litigation, corporate, immigration, education, employment, environmental, public interest law, and more. Discover the multitude of career paths available to Fordham Law graduates and how their Fordham University education prepared them for success. This is a unique chance to expand your professional network, seek advice, and build connections within the legal community at Fordham. Read more about our panelists here. RSVP and submit your questions here. 

Social Impact and Non-Profit Micro-Fair (TOMORROW)
March 14 | 1-3 pm | Lowenstein 12th Floor Lounge (Lincoln Center)
The Career Center is thrilled to host our 2024 Social Impact and Non-Profit Micro-Fair! This event is open to all industries and it provides the opportunity to meet employers looking for students from a variety of areas. Employers attending are encouraged to post current job/internship openings as well as discuss future opportunities. Attending the fair is beneficial for exploring career paths within different industry sectors, networking, and learning more about recruiting and application timelines.

Before & After: 3 Ignatian Soft Skills to Improve your Resume Right Now
March 18 | 12-1:30 pm | LL South Lounge (Lincoln Center)
Please submit your resumes ahead of time. Then, in a live in-person format, we select three resumes and workshop them on-the-spot. Specifically, we will be taking three Ignatian tenets (cura personalis, magis, eloquentia perfecta) and translate their job relevance to your resume in clear and concise language. The goal is to help your resume reflect greater career purpose and personal direction as a Fordham educated student and impressive job applicant. Please submit to brice4@fordham.edu. 

Clubs to Careers: The Essentials of Execution
March 18 | 1:30-2:30 pm | McGinley Commons Room 259 (Rose Hill)
In this workshop, we’ll be covering the various elements of successful execution. Join us to learn how you can translate your visions as club leaders into actionable plans. We’ll be exploring the importance of strategic planning as it relates to achieving your club’s goals and measuring its progress. 

Apercen Informational Session
March 18 | 5:30-6:30 pm | Virtual
Attention aspiring accountants! Ready to dive into the world of elite tax planning and redefine your career? Join our exclusive virtual Informational Session on March 18th, from 5:30 p.m – 6:30 p.m. EST!

Spring Recess & Easter Send-off at Lincoln Center
March 19 | 12-1:30 pm | Lowenstein Indoor Plaza (Lincoln Center)
Join us at the LL Plaza for well-deserved seasonal treats ahead of Spring Recess and Easter Break!

Exhibitions and Events 
New issue of The Observer
A new issue of The Observer – The Student Voice of Fordham Lincoln Center – is now available for pickup on stands around campus and at this link.

The Epicenter of Crisis: Climate and Conflict Driving Humanitarian Need and Displacement
March 14 | 4-5 pm | Dealy Hall, E-530 (Rose Hill)
Join us for a lecture with Tara Clerkin, who leads the climate resilience global research and innovation portfolio at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a multidisciplinary team focused on developing innovative solutions to increase climate resilience for agropastoral communities in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.

Small Actions, Huge Solutions: Reducing Poverty for Women and Girls
March 15 | 4 pm | Dealy Hall, E-530 (Rose Hill)
This event will focus on the intricate relationship between promoting gender equality, empowering women and girls, and the reduction of poverty around the world in the areas of Education, Health, Food Insecurity, and Climate Justice. Speakers will articulate insightful strategies employed in the eradication of poverty within their communities. 

Fordham-NYPL Lecture Series in Jewish Studies: Nick Underwood on ‘Yiddish As a Zionist National Language in Post-Holocaust France’
March 18 | 1-2:30 pm | Fordham Lincoln Center
Join us for a lunch talk in the Fordham-NYPL Lecture Series in Jewish Studies. Nick Underwood will discuss “Yiddish as a Zionist National Language in Post-Holocaust France,” with a response by Shachar Pinsker, Fordham-NYPL Research Fellow in Jewish Studies. A light kosher lunch will be available.

Book Launch: Welcoming the Stranger: Abrahamic Hospitality and Contemporary Implications
March 18 | 6-7 pm | Fordham Lincoln Center (in-person sold out!); Zoom access available
Join us for an evening of stimulating conversation and refreshments as we celebrate the publication of Welcoming the Stranger: Abrahamic Traditions and Contemporary Implications. Advance copies of the book will be available for purchase. This book is a collection of thought-provoking essays exploring the theme of hospitality as a means of building bridges between different cultures and communities. It is a must-read for anyone interested in interfaith dialogue, social justice, and creating a more inclusive society.

30 Years Celebration of South African Freedom
March 18 | 6-8pm | McNally Amphitheater (Lincoln Center) 
Join us for a concert at the Lincoln Center campus to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the end of apartheid in South Africa and the formation of a democratic government. In this celebration, we send an important reminder to the world about the importance of freedom and democracy, given the political, human, and civil rights challenges we face today.
Musical guest Bongi Duma and his band will feature songs from artists who played a role in spreading the message of freedom and democracy during apartheid. A post-performance panel discussion and Q&A with the South African performers and Zenande Booi, Executive Director at the Center on Race, Law and Justice, will follow the concert. Register here to attend. 

Financial Issues Forum: Mark J. Higgins on Investing in the Financial History of the United States
March 19 | 12-1 pm | Virtual
Investors who neglect to study the past are forced to rely primarily on their life experiences to make decisions. This often causes them to overlook powerful, cyclical forces that repeatedly reshape economies and markets. Investing in U.S. Financial History fills this void by recounting the full financial history of the United States. It begins with Alexander Hamilton’s brilliant financial programs in 1790 and ends with the Federal Reserve’s battle to contain inflation in 2023. Mark Higgins will discuss several of the most important lessons that help contextualize the challenges that the United States currently faces.

How Did We Get Here? A Deep Dive into the History of Israel and Palestine, Part IV: October 7 and the Aftermath
March 19 | 6-7:30 pm | McNally Amphitheater + Platt Court (Lincoln Center)
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 are the roots of today’s conflict? And what does it portend for the future of the region?

To gain insight into this latest stage in a brutal and divisive conflict that has ebbed and flowed for more than a century, Fordham University’s Center for Jewish Studies is sponsoring a four-part series on the history of the conflict with Hussein Ibish, Ph.D., and professor David Myers. During the 2017-2018 academic year, Ibish and Myers came to campus to deliver a three-part series on the history of this conflict. Five years later, they return to Fordham to offer an in-depth perspective on the history of Israel-Palestine in light of the current moment.

Holy Week 2024
March 24-31 | University Church (Rose Hill)
Join us to celebrate the most sacred week in the Christian Liturgical calendar!
 

Palm Sunday (March 24)
Palm Procession | 10:45 am, Church Plaza | 11 am, University Church
Note: There will only be one Mass on Palm Sunday.

Holy Thursday (March 28)
Mass of the Lord’s Supper | 7 pm, University Church

Good Friday (March 29)
Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion | 3 pm, University Church
Tenebrae Service | 8 p.m., University Church

Holy Saturday (March 30)
Easter Vigil | 8 pm, University Church

Easter Sunday (March 31)
Mass | 11 am, University Church
Note: There will only be one mass on Easter Sunday.

The 2024 Department of Visual Arts Senior Thesis Exhibitions
Through May 19 | Ildiko Butler Gallery & Susan Lipani Gallery (Lincoln Center) 
The Fordham University Department of Visual Arts is pleased to announce the start of the 2024 Senior Thesis Exhibitions. Please follow our talented emerging artists as they exhibit throughout the spring semester in our Ildiko Butler Gallery and Susan Lipani Gallery.

Celebrate the Class of ‘24!

Alumni Chair Nominations - Class of 2024!
The FCLC Dean's Office invites your nominations for the 2024 FCLC Alumni Chair Award. This academic honor is sponsored by the alumni community and Fordham College at Lincoln Center and is awarded to a graduating senior who: 1) has performed well academically, 2) has made lasting contributions to the Fordham community (and will stay involved after they graduate), and 3) has demonstrated a commitment to Fordham's Jesuit tenets. The honoree will be awarded an FCLC Alumni Chair with their name engraved. Please complete this form by Monday, April 22 to submit a nomination.


Happening around town

Events at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (free or low cost)
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.
 

Kate NV
March 14 | 7:30 pm
Profoundly versatile multimedia artist Maylee Todd curates and hosts an extraordinary series of events titled Women and Nonbinary Artists in Tech from January to May 2024. These groundbreaking performances will illuminate the innovative intersections of music, technology, motion capture, performance, and digital art showcasing a diverse array of talented artists pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology. This evening features Kate NV, the multifaceted solo persona of Moscow-based artist Kate Shilonosova. 

Joe Bataan
March 15 | 7:30 pm
Dust off your dancing shoes for an evening by the King of Latin Soul Joe Bataan. Joe hails from East Harlem, where he formed his first band in the 1960s—Joe Bataan and the Latin Swingers. As co-founder of Salsoul Records, he recorded three more albums and several singles including the hit "Rap-O Clap-O," which became an early success in the emerging Hip-Hop scene. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Joe received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society in 2013. 

Seen, Sound, Scribe
March 16 | 7:30 pm
Brooklyn’s own Mahogany L. Browne, a prolific writer and avid advocate for public art, is Lincoln Center’s inaugural poet-in-residence. Browne has written works of fiction, stage plays and critical essays, edited six anthologies, and authored another half-dozen poetry collections. For her Seen, Sound, Scribe series, Browne curates thought-provoking and often politically driven evenings of spoken word, spirited conversation, and presentations of new work. 

 

Events in The Bronx
The Riverdale Writers Meetup 
March 21 | 12-1 pm | Riverdale Library (In Person)
Join library staff and other writers in the neighborhood and receive feedback on your work. Get ideas from your peers, connect with others, and push your work to the next level. This is NOT a formal writing class but more so a gathering of those who share a love of writing and wish to connect with others! Event participation will be on a first come, first served basis. Due to time restrictions, there is a three-person limit for those sharing per meeting.  

If you want to have your work printed and distributed to the group, please email a copy to riverdale@nypl.org, at least twenty-four hours prior. There is a 1000-word limit (about 2 single-spaced pages) on pieces and each person will receive 5-7 minutes of feedback. 

Uplifting: In Peace and Harmony
Through April 3 | 12-5 pm | 5622 Mosholu Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471
The exhibit is focused on artwork with a joyful and uplifting energy.It includes the Candy and Toy Mandala limited edition photographs by Georgia artist, Paula Brett, a series of gouache paintings with stacked ovoid shaped by Boston artist, Nancy Simonds aimed at creating a sense of calm, and an eco-conscious mixed media cloudscape by Virginia artist, Michelle Gagliano. The exhibit also includes a Waterman Palm tree series by California artist Ferdinanda Florence, and upward looking tree photographs by Connecticut artist, Nancy C. Woodward.

The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion
February 17-April 21 | 10am - 6pm | NYBG
Strike a pose! The Orchid Show brings the catwalk to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in a fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchids—and we want YOU at the center of the sartorial experience. Catch the bold new designs of New York’s rising stars and fashionistas who are sure to create dramatic, picture-perfect floral displays at the Garden that always capture the orchid’s good side. This is your chance to “walk the runway” and show off your own personal flair, your love for orchids, and your fashion-forward connections to the natural world. Because florals are always en vogue at NYBG.

Events throughout NYC 
Cindy Sherman
Through March 16 | Hauser & Wirth; 134 Wooster St, New York, NY 10012
Preeminent American artist Cindy Sherman unveils her latest body of work for the first time in the United States at Hauser & Wirth’s Wooster Street location in New York City. The exhibition features approximately 30 new works and marks Sherman’s return to the historic SoHo district where, in the late 1970s, she debuted her now iconic Untitled Film Stills at the non-profit Artists Space, launching a career that has established her as one of the most recognized and influential artists of our time. Admission is free. 

From Kid Click to Snapshot Susie
March 20 | 6 pm | Bard Graduate Center, 38 West 86th Street
Mid-century comics on both sides of the Atlantic portrayed children as camera users through product advertisements, photography competitions, and—especially—fictional depictions of heroic child photographers. In the illustrated hands of comic characters like “Kid Click” and “Snapshot Susie,” cameras could figure as tools for conquest (paralleling weaponry and surveillance devices) or operate as metaphorical moral compasses for personal development, decency, and altruism. In this lecture, Annebella Pollen explores how these comic adventures, particularly when triangulated with the camera promotions and children’s photographs on parallel pages, offer a productive space for understanding children’s media production and the mediation of their world. Admission is free with a university ID. 

Culture of Creativity: An art exhibition from the Peter Marino Art Foundation
Through May 20 | Tiffany & Co., The Landmark; 727 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
Discover the new exhibition at The Landmark, Culture of Creativity. Brought to life in partnership with renowned architect Peter Marino—who led the transformation of the iconic store’s interiors—the exhibition is a testament to Tiffany’s long-standing connection to the art world. Visitors will discover artworks by everyone from Louis Comfort Tiffany and Damien Hirst to Rashid Johnson and Peter Marino himself, in addition to an array of 19th-century creations from Marino’s collection of Tiffany silver from the 1880s. The exhibition highlights various masterpieces by the same artists whose artworks adorn the walls of The Landmark, offering a glimpse into the inspiration behind the pieces that Marino personally selected for the jewel of Manhattan. Tickets are complimentary and can be reserved online.