Dear FCLC,

Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing and restorative Spring Break and that today’s wet weather has not put too much of a damper on your return.

In addition to all of the updates described below, I’d like to give you advance notice of an exciting upcoming opportunity: thanks to our ongoing collaboration with the MetOpera (located just across the street at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) and with Fordham’s Center on Religion and Culture, we will be able to distribute 75 free tickets to the final dress rehearsal of the company premier of El Niño – an opera-oratorio that retells the story of the Nativity focusing on the experience of the refugee and the migrant and how they struggled to find acceptance. While set in Biblical times, the production’s crucial theme could not be more contemporary, more urgent, or more in keeping with Fordham’s Jesuit values. The dress rehearsal will be held on Friday April 19 from 10:30am – 1pm, including a 30-minute intermission. Please keep an eye out for a signup sheet coming next week!

For now, please accept my best wishes for the rest of the week ahead!

Yours,
Dean Auricchio
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Laura Auricchio, Ph.D.
Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center
Fordham University
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Summary

Academic calendar highlights
  • Last day to elect Pass / Fail grading option (April 19)
  • Last day to withdraw from a course without academic penalty (April 19)
  • Fall 2024 registration schedule
  • Final exam schedule
Paid Opportunities
  • Employee and Labor Relations Intern: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
  • Fordham Angel Fund
  • Duffy Fellows Program 
  • PR & Publicity Intern with Sesame Workshop
  • Norman G. Pauling Research Fellowship
  • Bank of America Internships
  • Coming soon: FCLC Summer Research Assistant Fellowships
  • Paid Position - Summer Corps Member
Happening at Fordham
  • Career building events
  • Exhibitions and events
  • Celebrate the class of ‘24!
Happening around town (free or low cost)
  • Events at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
  • Events in the Bronx
  • Events throughout NYC
Academic Calendar highlights
Remember that you can always access the full Academic Calendar online. 

Last day to elect Pass / Fail grading option (April 19)
Under limited circumstances, Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are allowed to register for one elective course per academic year on a Pass/Fail basis. This means that credit is granted for a passing grade and no credit is awarded for a failing grade. Please review more information about the Pass/Fail option here. A student can initiate a Pass/Fail request using the Pass/Fail form found in the electronic forms section of the student part of the portal. The deadline to declare a course Pass/Fail is Friday, April 19. Questions? Talk with your advisor (second-year students) or Assistant Dean assigned to your year (juniors and seniors).

Last day to withdraw from a course without academic penalty (April 19)
The last day to withdraw from a course without academic penalty is Friday, April 19.  If a student withdraws from a class by that deadline, the grade for the class is W, which does not negatively impact the student’s GPA.  Note that it is NOT enough to stop attending.  A student must initiate the withdrawal by filling out the course withdrawal form on the student part of the portal.  If a student stops attending class and does not withdraw, they may receive a grade of WF, which counts as an F for the student’s GPA. Questions? Talk with your advisor (first- and second-year students) or Assistant Dean assigned to your year (juniors and seniors).

Fall 2024 registration schedule
The registration schedule for Fall 2024 courses is available at this link. Please remember that you will need to meet with your advisor in advance of registration to review your selection of courses. Once your advisor approves your course choice, they will lift the “advisor hold.” However, financial or other holds might still be in place. Please be sure to check the registration portal as soon as possible to allow ample time to take any necessary action.

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.

Paid Opportunities

Employee and Labor Relations Intern: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
The Lincoln Center Summer Internship is a paid, 10-week, in-person arts administration internship for NYC undergraduate students passionate about the performing arts. This program cultivates the next generation of leaders in the field by providing hands-on experience and professional development opportunities. Interns will gain hands-on experience in employee relations, labor law compliance, and HR policy development within a dynamic and fast-paced cultural institution. Interns will support the People Team in handling confidential information and reviewing internal disciplinary documents by navigating the landscape of working on a small team. Learn more and apply at this link. Deadline April 7.

Fordham Angel Fund 
The Fordham Angel Fund, Fordham’s own pre-seed/seed stage venture capital fund, is looking for students to act as fellows to help build its portfolio. Making investments of up to $25,000, the Fund is overseen by an Investment Committee made up of an experienced group of VC professionals. Fellows will work to source businesses which are run by Fordham students and alumni, prepare due diligence presentations, and work with the Investment Committee to determine the viability of these companies as investments. This is a great opportunity to gain real experience in the Venture Capital industry and connect with professional venture capitalists.

The Fund is also seeking three specialized roles:
1) Operations Manager, 2) Business Development Manager, and 3) Marketing Manager. If you are interested in any of these roles, please note your interest in the “comments” box of the application and rank them if you are interested in more than one. All Fellows are required to make a one-year minimum commitment. To learn more about the Fordham Angel Fund, visit our website at fordhamfoundry.org and apply by April 14th using this link

Duffy Fellows Program 
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. Awardees will be notified by May 3, 2024. Learn more about the application process here

PR & Publicity Intern at the Sesame Workshop 
Sesame Workshop is looking for a PR & Publicity Summer Intern. The PR & Publicity Intern will assist with the daily operations of the Sesame Workshop Public Relations (PR) team and provide support during the planning, development, and implementation phases of Sesame Workshop’s various communications initiatives. The PR team is looking for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. This person must be a current undergraduate student at an accredited institution and be able to work in person at our New York City office this summer.

Please note: The term will be June 2024 - August 2024. The schedule will be 3 days per week (hybrid: 2 days in-person, 1 day remote); up to 21 hours per week.

Norman G. Pauling Research Fellowship for Early Career Scholars
The Phi Beta Kappa society is now accepting applications for the Norman G. Pauling Fellowship! Through the Fellowship, the Society seeks to support scholars as they develop into leaders whose voices forefront the liberal arts in national and international dialogues around the impact of higher education as a public good. A total of four awards, each $20,000, will support outstanding scholars whose work demonstrates the value of an arts and sciences education to individuals as well as local, national, and global communities. Research projects may be in the Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics. Preference will be given to scholarship that engages underrepresented perspectives, involves student-faculty collaboration, and includes public-facing engagement. The application deadline is May 14, 2024

Public Finance Summer Analyst Program 2025 with Bank of America 
As an active team member in Public Finance, summer analysts assist bankers in capital raising, debt portfolio and credit analyses, strategic advisory services, and market assessments for governmental, not-for-profit and/or developer clients. Applications are due by April 16, 2024

Responsibilities may include: 
  • Developing and maintaining financial cash flow models, using industry standard software 
  • Supporting various financial analyses, including bond structuring
  • Performing comprehensive and in-depth client, credit, and pricing research
  • Preparing presentations and other materials for client meetings 
  • Communicating and interacting with team members, including underwriting, sales, & trading teams, to execute transactions specifically in relation to structuring and marketing
Qualifications 
  • Students must be pursuing a Bachelors degree or a Bachelors direct to Masters degree from an accredited college or university with a graduate time frame between December 2025 and June 2026. 
  • 3.2 minimum GPA 
  • A strong interest in finance and the public sector 
  • Candidates must demonstrate a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative and organizations skills, strategic and creative thinking, and strong written and oral communication skills 
  • Ability to manage several projects at once and work both independently and in a team 
  • Other desired characteristics include integrity, attention to detail, assertiveness, initiative, leadership, strong work ethic, and team focus
Global Markets Public Sector Banking Summer Credit Analyst Program 2025 with Bank of America
Public Sector Banking within Municipal Banking and Markets provides capital in the form of loans, letters of credit, and other credit products, and other traditional banking products and services. Our client base includes State and Municipal clients (cities, counties, school districts, transportation authorities, etc.). As an active team member in Public Sector Banking, Analysts assist Underwriters and Credit Product Officers in credit origination for governmental clients as well as with portfolio monitoring duties. Applications are due by April 16, 2024

Responsibilities may include:
  • Participating in the underwriting of different credit deals
  • Supporting various financial analyses, including loan structuring
  • Engaging in comprehensive and in-depth client and credit research
  • Preparation of presentations and other materials for clients
  • Work on various one-time projects
  • Interaction with deal team members and client
Qualifications:
  • Students must be pursuing a Bachelors degree or a Bachelors direct to Masters degree from an accredited college or university with a graduation time frame between December 2025 and June 2026
  • 3.2 minimum GPA preferred with demonstrated exceptional academic achievement
  • Eligible candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in finance and the public sector
  • Possess a combination of academic aptitude, quantitative skills, strategic and creative thinking and distinguished written and oral communications skills
  • Ability to manage several projects at once and work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
  • Common characteristics we look for include assertiveness, attention to detail, initiative, team focus, self-confidence, and strong work ethic.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) 
  • A background in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
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. 
  • Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors at FCLC
  • Stipend: $3,000
  • Time commitment: 150-200 hours
  • Duration: June 1 - August 15
  • The application process will open in mid-April
  • Keep an eye out for more details!
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 position will run the course of 10 weeks (June-August). 
  • This is a paid position under the condition that the applicant is eligible to become an AmeriCorps Member. Eligible members will receive a fixed bi-weekly stipend totaling $5,100 over the course of 10 weeks (300 hours), as well as a $1,175 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon the completion of their 300-hour service. 
  • Students can apply at https://my.jstart.org/apply/(select New York Community Programs as the site).
This is an excellent opportunity for any Fordham students who are interested in expanding their leadership skills while obtaining service hours. 
 
Happening at Fordham

Student Survey: Fordham Counseling and Psychological Services Information Survey
The Matteo Ricci Seminar is conducting this survey aimed at researching Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) services for undergraduate students at Fordham University. It serves as a means to assess the efficacy and accessibility of existing support systems at the university. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the current CPS services enables administrators to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and program development, ultimately enhancing the university's ability to provide comprehensive support to its student body. By soliciting feedback and perspectives through this survey, we hope to continue to evolve and adapt Fordham’s CPS services to better meet the evolving needs of its diverse student population.
We greatly appreciate your answers, and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. This survey is completely anonymous

Collaborators:
Alessandra Zamalloa (azamalloa@fordham.edu)
Alyssa Hull (ahull7@fordham.edu)
Laura Slimani-Henckes (lslimanihenckes@fordham.edu)
Jack Forester (jforester1@fordham.edu

Career building events
In addition to those listed below, all Career Center events and upcoming virtual, Rose Hill, and Lincoln Center Employer Relations events can be found on the Career Center’s blog page.

Learn about Fellowships!
The Office of Prestigious Fellowships is partnering with the Office of Multicultural Affairs for their upcoming event to find out about fellowships! You’ll 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! Questions? Email fellowships@fordham.edu

Zoom - Wednesday April 3rd, 4-5pm
Rose Hill - Campbell Multipurpose Room - Tuesday April 9th, 1-2:30pm

Wells Fargo Tabling Event – Commercial Banking
April 4 | 10-12 pm | Hughes Hall Lobby (Rose Hill)
Stop by and network with local commercial banking representatives at Wells Fargo! The Commercial Banking Early Career Development Program is a two-year general analyst program focused on gaining exposure to Commercial Banking through an initial phase of business rotations followed by an immersive experience in a single business. The program will promote professional development and skill acquisition through on-the-job experience as well as formal in-person and virtual training, including an upfront introduction to credit and sales fundamentals. 

FDNY Recruitment Tabling Event
April 4 | 11:30-2:30 pm | Lowenstein Indoor Plaza (Lincoln Center)
The Fire Department, City of New York offers a wide array of career opportunities both civilian and uniform positions. These careers have great potential for advancement as well as a solid pension plan, health care benefits, 401K and a host of other benefits. Learn today how to become one of New York's Bravest! Uniform positions include Firefighter, Fire Alarm Dispatcher, Fire Protection Inspector, EMS Trainee, EMT, Fire Cadet.

Q & A Series: Interviewing
April 4 | 1-2 pm | McShane Campus Center Room 221 (Rose Hill)
Welcome to the Career Center’s Q&A Series, where we’ll provide answers to some of your most sought after questions regarding the internship and job search. This series follows an informal, group session model where students can stop by at their convenience and engage with our career counselors. No need to sign up or book an appointment – simply walk in, grab a seat, and fire away with questions!

FORVIS, LLP Recruiter Office Hours
April 4 | 1-3 pm | McShane Campus Center Room 223 (Rose Hill)
Recruiter Office Hours allow for recruiters and students to connect informally for 1:1 or small group conversations. Students can reserve a 15 minute meeting with a FORVIS, LLP recruiter to discuss the firm’s open internship and full-time job opportunities, along with the firm as a whole. 

Wells Fargo Coffee Chats
April 4 | 1-3 pm | McShane Campus Center Room 223 (Rose Hill)
Coffee Chats allow for employers and students to connect informally for 1:1 or small group conversations. Students can reserve a 20-minute meeting with a Wells Fargo recruiter to discuss the firm’s open internship and full-time job opportunities, along with the firm as a whole.

Healthcare Networking Event with Fordham Alumni
April 4 | 6-8pm | McShane Center 311 (Rose Hill)
Join us for an upcoming event for FCLC and FCRH undergraduates (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) interested in healthcare careers. A wonderful group of alumni will be joining us for a roundtable networking event on April 4 in the FCRH campus McShane Center Rm 311.  Students will have a unique one-on-one networking opportunity to speak with Fordham alumni from medical and other health professions about their career pathways and their experiences.  

Hedge Fund 101 & Early Careers Panel
April 8 | 12-1 pm | G76A (Lincoln Center)
Join Fordham Alumnus Dylan Katz, Infrastructure Campus Lead, and representatives from the technology and business infrastructure divisions on an engaging session demystifying the hedge fund space. This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about and discuss the alternative career paths at a hedge fund for students in business and technology. 

Madison Square Garden Coffee Chats
April 8 | 12:30-3 pm | McShane Campus Center Room 223 (Rose Hill)
Coffee Chats allow for employers and students to connect informally for 1:1 or small group conversations. Students can reserve a 15-minute meeting with two MSG recruiters to discuss the organization's Accounting Business Season 2024-2025 Student Associate Program and the organization's Finance and Data & Analytics Business Season 2024-2025 Student Associate Program, along with the organization as a whole.

The Arkontaky Law Group, PC Coffee Chats
April 8 | 12:30-3:30 pm | McShane Campus Center Room 223 (Rose Hill)
Coffee Chats allow for employers and students to connect informally for 1:1 or small group conversations. Students can reserve a 20-minute meeting with an Arkontaky Law Group, PC Paralegal, Senior Associate, or the Owner/Founder of the firm to discuss what it's like working in the legal field, along with the firm as a whole.

Time Management: How to Make the Most of Your Time and Avoid Procrastination
April 9 | 12-1 pm | Virtual
College can be an exciting milestone for most, however one of the most common problems students face is managing their time efficiently. Assignments can pile up, sleep schedules can get pushed around, and crunch time can result in cramming to make up for upcoming deadlines. The results of inadequate time planning can be detrimental to overall well being and academic performance. Don't know exactly what to do? Join us for an informative workshop tailored towards one of the most basic skills that can go a long way in your lifetime: time management. 

Metro Dermatology Virtual Info Session for Fordham Students
April 9 | 1-2 pm | Virtual
Looking to gain clinical experience? Join this virtual info session to learn more about part-time and full-time medical assistant roles at Metro Dermatology. 

How to Land Your Dream Job: Interview Best Practices (GSE)
April 9 | 5-7 pm | Virtual
Join the Career Center, in collaboration with the Graduate School of Education, in learning interview best practices and get the opportunity to practice some of the most common interview questions with professional feedback.

Morgan Stanley Client Service Associate/Analyst Coffee Chats
April 10 | 10-1 pm | McShane Campus Center Room 223 (Rose Hill)
Coffee Chats allow for employers and students to connect informally for 1:1 or small group conversations. Students can reserve a 30-minute meeting with a Morgan Stanley (Madison Avenue Complex) professional/recruiter to discuss the Complex's Clint Service Associate/Analyst opportunities and the firm as a whole.

RAMS Helping RAMS Workshop: Being Emotionally Prepared to Enter the Workforce
April 10 | 12-1 pm | Virtual
Join alumnus Patrick Damon PhD as he helps students understand how to assert their rights and express their needs without going overboard. Dealing with emotional readiness when entering the workforce.

Real Talk: Rejection & Imposter Syndrome
April 10 | 1-2 pm | McShane Campus Center Room 223 (Rose Hill)
Join us to spill the (literal and metaphorical) tea on what we all struggle with but don’t talk about: rejection and imposter syndrome. No matter where you are in your college career, the internship and job search can feel daunting. Rejection letters, unanswered applications, and self-doubt can all weigh heavily on our minds. In this open group chat, we'll share our common struggles as job seekers and students, and share effective strategies for overcoming these obstacles.

Headshot Happy Hour
April 10 | 1-2 pm | McShane Campus Center Room 223 (Rose Hill)
Stop by the Career Center for a free professional headshot!

Tabling Event with Public Prep
April 10 | 1-2:30 pm | McShane Campus Center Room 223 (Rose Hill)
About Us As a public charter school network serving 98% black and brown inner-city scholars, our goal and mission are to provide equitable education and resources for both scholar academic achievement and social-emotional development in safe classrooms of joy and rigor. Our strategic partnership goal is to support colleges and universities in reaching their student and alum employment rate goals through a partnership that will connect current students and alum with Public Prep teaching opportunities where they are supported and can grow professionally. We also want to remain true to our overall mission to provide equitable education and resources for both scholar academic achievement and social-emotional development in safe classrooms of joy and rigor. During our Tabling Information Sessions we will speak to students about careers within our organization and provide useful information about charter schools in NYC and share more about Public Prep.

Exhibitions and Events 

Humanities Brown Bag Lunch 
April 4 | 1-2 pm | Duane 140 (RH) 
  • Sarah Shanahan, undergraduate student, Department of English. "Robin Wall Kimmer's Braiding, Sweetgrass, Indigenous Ecology, and a Transformation of Modern Environmentalism."
  • Spencer Gialanella, undergraduate student, Department of Philosophy. "Philosophical Reflections on Womanhood/Femininity.
Xavier Mission Clothes Sorting
April 4 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Meet in Lowenstein Lobby (Lincoln Center) 
Partnering with Xavier Mission in Chelsea, we sort hundreds of donated clothing items for NYC infants and toddlers experiencing immigration, migration, and refugee challenges.
We meet in Lowenstein Lobby at 3:30pm and then take the subway a few stops to Xavier. MetroCards provided. All are welcome (students, staff, faculty, alumni). RSVP here.

Outing to the Rubin Museum
April 5, 2024 | Rubin Museum of Art (150 W, 17th St, New York, NY 10011)
This visit to the Rubin Museum, which focuses on Himalayan Art, is open to any interested undergraduate student. Join Professor Joshua Schapiro along with Theology Associate Chairs Prof. Zenner and Fiano for a guided trip to the Rubin Museum. Contact Professor Zenner for more information at czenner2@fordham.edu. 

Papercutting Workshop with Artist Deborah Ugoretz
April 7 | 11 am-12 pm | O’Hare Special Collections Room, Walsh Library (RH)
Join us for a papercutting workshop with artist and master paper cutter Deborah Ugoretz (a Brooklyn-based artist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin), whose exhibit “Knife/Paint/Words” is on view in the Henry S. Miller Judaica Research Room at the Walsh Family Library on the Rose Hill campus. Ugoretz will explain the history of papercutting and show how she designs and executes her intricate pieces. We will then try our own. Kosher lunch will be available.

Fordham University Choir Spring Concert
April 7 | 3-4:30 pm | University Church (Rose Hill)
The Fordham University Choir presents “Coronation Mass” by W. A. Mozart and “Rejoice in the Lamb” by Benjamin Britten for its 2024 spring concert with the Bronx Arts Ensemble.

The Great American Eclipse
April 8 | 12 pm | online (Zoom)
April 8, 2024 is Eclipse Day! The Vatican Observatory Foundation will mark the next solar eclipse with an online event featuring Fr. James Martin, SJ and Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Director of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, and Chris Graney, Adjunct Scholar of the Vatican Observatory. Registration is free.

Fordham Climate Action Summit 
April 8 | 11am - 5pm | Rose Hill Campus 
We're delighted to invite you to the Fordham Climate Action Summit, a day of dynamic discussions and collaboration aimed at addressing the climate crisis. Hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native. She is co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, co-editor of the bestselling climate anthology All We Can Save, co-author of the Blue New Deal, and co-creator of the podcast How to Save a Planet. Dr. Johnson’s forthcoming book is titled What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futurism. For additional details and to register, visit www.fordham.edu/ClimateAction24

Fordham-NYPL Lecture Series in Jewish Studies: Marilyn Miller on ‘Cuban Independence Leader José Martí and His Jewish Supporters’
April 8 | 6-7:30 pm | McMahon 109 (Lincoln Center)
In her talk, Marilyn Miller examines Cuban revolutionary hero José Martí’s relationships with Jewish supporters, especially in late-19th-century New York City, and the continuing importance of Martí’s legacy to Jews after his death. While previous research has debated whether Martí was motivated by a genuine interest in the Jewish experience or simply saw in Jewish communities a strategic opportunity for raising funds and procuring arms for the Cuban independence struggle, this project will show that Jews in New York, Cuba, Florida, and elsewhere have identified keenly with Martí’s antiracism discourse and adopted his words and deeds as important tools in their fights against antisemitism, racial discrimination, and other forms of injustice.

Yellow Roses: A Book Launch & Celebration of the Life and Work of Elizabeth Cullinan
April 9 | 5:30 pm | Butler Commons / Duane Library (RH)
Join us for a celebration of the life and work of Elizabeth Cullinan! This event will include a reading and panel discussion featuring the following faculty and guests. A reception will follow the panel. Register here
  • Peter Quinn, novelist, author of Banished Children of Eve and Cross Bronx
  • Mary Gordon, novelist, author of Final Payments
  • Keri Walsh, Ph.D., Fordham English Department and Chair of Irish Studies
  • Angela Alaimo O’Donnell, Ph.D., Fordham’s Curran Center for American Catholic Studies
  • Free books will be given to the first 20 registrants. This event is free and open to all.
Visit the Albert Einstein College of Medicine
April 10 | 4 - 6pm | FCRH Cosi (near Campbell Residence Hall) 
Fordham MAPs (Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students) will be visiting Albert Einstein College of Medicine on April 10th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. There will be opportunities to hear the advice and lessons learned along the medical journey of MS1 through MS4 medical students. There will be a medical school tour and a chance to network with medical school professors. This is open to all students (PCS, RH, LC). Fordham students interested in coming on the medical school trip will meet in front of FCRH COSI within the white tent and near Campbell Residence Hall from 2:30 pm - 2:55 pm on April 10th. The group of Fordham students will leave together promptly at 3:00 pm. Metro cards and food will be provided. RSVP here

Making Making Accessible 
April 10 | Virtual / Lowenstein 12th Fl Lounge, 113 W 60th St. New York, NY (LC)
Lecture & Discussion: 5-6:15 pm / Reception: 6:15-7 pm
This event will feature Amy Hurst, Associate Professor at NYU, as well as the Director of the NYU Ability Project. Come learn more about the potential and reality of using 3D printing to create DIY Assistive Technologies from both the clinician and end-user perspective. Also discuss several of the challenges non-engineers face learning these technologies and our work to overcome them; and the potential to create jobs in this space for people with disabilities.

Asian American Studies @ Fordham University Program Launch 
April 10 | 6 pm (main event | McNally Amphitheatre (Lincoln Center)
You’re invited to the Asian American Studies Program's official launch event on the evening of Wednesday, April 10 at McNally Amphitheatre at FCLC. The main event is at 6 pm, featuring a lecture by the photographer Tommy Kha. It will also be preceded by an APIDA student / faculty panel sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 5 pm. RSVP here.

2024 Equity & Inclusion Luncheon
April 11 | 1-3 pm | McShane Center Great Hall, 303 (Rose Hill)    
The Equity & Inclusion Committee of Fordham’s Career Center is excited to invite all students to the upcoming Equity and Inclusion Networking Luncheon on Thursday, April 11th, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Rose Hill Campus. The luncheon will provide a unique platform for employers, thought leaders, and advocates to engage in meaningful conversations surrounding the theme of "Unity in the Workplace & Beyond,” with topics including: Embracing Diversity and Fostering Unity; Strategies for Inclusive Workplace; Building Connections for a Unified FutureThis event will host a keynote speaker, roundtable discussions, and open networking. Employers and keynote speakers will discuss how work values, workplace cultures, team-bonding activities and events unite employees.This conference will also stimulate conversations on how students can practice these tools outside the workplace, whether it is in the classroom, club/organization, or with colleagues. Food will also be served! Attire: Business casual or business professional. RSVP Here by Sunday, April 7th.

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.
 
Wu Fei and Shanir Blumenkranz
April 11 | 7:30 pm
Classically trained composer, vocalist, and virtuoso of the East Asian guzheng zither Wu Fei teams up with Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz, master of the Middle Eastern oud lute and double bass, to create a genre-crossing sonic landscape you won't soon forget. This playful duo is a product of Fei and Blumenkranz's multicultural origins and training, which spans North Africa, Eastern Europe, and China. 

The Each Kindness Suite
April 12 | 7:30 pm
Multi-hyphenate, award-winning author, Jacqueline Woodson (Newbury, Coretta Scott King, MacArthur Grant) reimagines her iconic book, Each Kindness (winner of a Coretta Scott King Honor and Jane Addams Peace Award), with original music by Juliette Jones, as performed by The Wondersmiths (an imprint of Wondersmith Entertainment). In this live musical exploration of Each Kindness, the story’s powerful message of kindness will resonate with audiences long after they've left the theater. Toshi Reagon closes the evening by amplifying the key messages, leading the audience in congregational-style singing!
 
Events in The Bronx
Volunteer Opportunity with the Bronx Zoo!
Interested in gaining experience raising butterflies and moths? The Butterfly Garden is an immersive exhibit seeking motivated students to assist with husbandry tasks and projects. There are work shifts available from Tuesday through Friday. For more questions, please contact Kathlene LaMattina (KLamattina@wcs.org) and Sasha Titley (STitley@wcs.org)

Mindfulness Monday’s
Mondays | 6-7pm | 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY 10025
Join us for 60 minutes of gentle yoga and mindfulness meditation led by instructors from Harlem Yoga Studio. The Cathedral's current art installation, Divine Pathways by artist Anne Patterson, provides a meditative focal point surrounded by the Cathedral's impressive architecture.The class is accessible and welcoming to beginners, with options for more advanced shapes and physical challenges. Please bring your own yoga mat (or alternative ground covering) and water bottle.Practices are offered the second Monday of every month during the Divine Pathways exhibition, and tickets will be released two months at a time. These programs are offered free of charge.

Bronx Night Market: The Borough's Most Famous Cuisine & Culture Festival
April 6 | 4-10 pm | 1 Fordham Plaza, Bronx, NY 10458
With a remarkable lineup of 50 local vendors, this iconic market draws over 4,000 guests each time, making it a thriving hub for community engagement and culinary exploration. The event embodies the spirit of the borough, celebrating its unique identity through a fusion of flavors, cultures, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Bronx Night Market is not merely a culinary gathering; it is a powerful reflection of the community's resilience, creativity, and collective pride, contributing to the borough's cultural richness and economic vibrancy.

Movement and Music
April 10 | 11 am-12 pm | 74 Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx, NY 10463
Join us for a relaxing yoga session with live classical music by the Bronx Arts Ensemble woodwind quintet! All levels are welcome.Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat for traditional yoga or try chair yoga for a more accessible option. Enjoy the session and add a touch of fun to the experience!

Free Sewing Basics at Saveathon in the Bronx!
April 8 | 3-4 pm | 2 West Fordham Rd (2nd fl), Bronx, NY 10468
In this free class, you will identify the Power buttons on Computerized sewing machines that make sewing fun and efficient. You will also learn some foundation Beginner skills; like Seams, Darts, Zippers, Facings, etc.

Events throughout NYC 

Eighteenth Century Fashion and the Decisive Museological Action of French Historicizing Painters
April 3 | 6 pm | 38 West 86th Street, Lecture Hall
On January 10, 1907, the Société de l’Histoire du Costume was founded in Paris to create a “Musée du Costume.” Sixteen of the founders were painters, and most of them were artists that historicized the eighteenth century. In this lecture, curator and scholar Pascale Gorguet Ballesteros considers the influence of artists such as Maurice Leloir (1853–1940), Gustave Jean Jacquet (1846–1909), and François Flameng (1856–1923) in the formation of the eighteenth-century fashion collection of the Palais Galliera and the construction of its image. Admission is free with a university ID. 

Everyone Says I Look Like My Mother
April 10 | 6 pm | 38 West 86th Street, Lecture Hall
Bard Graduate Center presents a triptych of pieces by Meghann O’Brien (Jaad Kuujus), a contemporary Indigenous weaver from British Columbia of Haida and Kwakwaka’wakw descent, working in collaboration with a team of anthropologists, technologists, and artists. This installation collectively illustrates the complex art of translation across media and material, kinship and teaching, the past and the future. Join us starting at 4 pm for a special viewing of the works and stay for a conversation at 6 pm with O’Brien along with Everson, museum anthropologists Kate Hennessy and Hannah Turner, and design researcher Doenja Oogjes. Moderated by curator Laura Allen. Admission is free with a university ID. 

Judging a Book by Its Cover: Bookbindings from the Collections of The Grolier Club, 1470s-2020
Through April 13 | Grolier Club; 47 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022
Judging a Book by Its Cover highlights selections from seven centuries of the Grolier Club’s collection of bindings, largely donated and built by the Club’s members over the course of its 140-year history. The exhibition explores the history of decorated bindings, book bindings as three-dimensional art objects, what makes a binding collectible, and the Club’s investment in commissioning fine bindings through the present day. Admission is free. 

In the Now: Gender and Nation in Europe, Selections from the Sir Mark Fehrs Haukohl Photography Collection
Through July 7 | Brooklyn Museum; 200 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11238-6052In the Now unites nearly fifty women artists who are resisting traditional ideas of gender and nationality, as well as of photography itself. The first museum survey of photography-based works by women artists born or based in Europe, this exhibition interrogates the continent’s legacies of nationalism and patriarchal power structures—which continue to shape everyday life, particularly for women. General admission is suggested; pay what you wish.