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Dear FCLC students, It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the last week of classes! I hope your semester has been rewarding, challenging, and – dare I say – enjoyable! As we head into finals, my primary message for you is to please take the time to take care of yourself. There is nothing more important. To that end, today’s newsletter emphasizes resources available to you at Fordham and suggests some off-campus locations for relaxation or simply a change of scenery. Please read on to learn more about: Important Information
Paid Opportunities
Happening at Fordham
Happening around town (free or low cost)
Yours,
Dean Auricchio
______________________________________ Laura Auricchio, Ph.D. Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center Fordham University ______________________________________ Important Information
Study spaces on and off campus Did you know that, in addition to Quinn Library, some of the individual and group study spaces available on the Lincoln Center campus include: Lowenstein
140 West 62nd Street
In addition, many students enjoy the change of scenery provided by studying at Lincoln Center for the Performings Arts located just across the street. Some of these spaces offer refreshments, but they are free and open to the public – no purchase required. Consider checking out:
Counseling and Psychological Services support
To find out how to make an initial appointment for clinical services, please go here. And to learn more about our staff, trainees and peer counselors, please click here.
CPS counselors are also on call and available to meet with students who have been impacted by the violence in Israel and Gaza. To meet with a counselor, please call 212-636-6225 (LC), 718-817-3275 (RH) or stop by the office at 140 West 62nd St Room G-02 (LC) or O'Hare Hall Lower Level (RH). Peer-to-peer tutoring through Knack With finals coming up, we are excited to remind you about our partnership with Knack, a peer tutoring platform. Knack’s platform allows students in need of tutoring services to book free sessions with other students at Fordham. Tutoring is conducted virtually or in person. To get started, head to fordham.joinknack.com. If you have any questions about getting set up on Knack, please contact support@joinknack.com. Fordham’s Writing Center The Writing Center offers FREE support to all Fordham students! Don’t hesitate to make an in-person or virtual appointment, or walk in to see if a writing specialist is available. The Writing Center is located at Lincoln Center in Quinn Library, Room 233 and at Rose Hill in the Walsh Library Reference Area, Room 121. More information, including hours and appointment scheduling information, here. Printing on campus Hopefully you don’t need to do much actual printing these days. If you do, we know that the process for printing documents on campus may seem mysterious to you. But no worries! Fordham’s library has put together this guidance that may be helpful. Paid Opportunities Serving the City Internships Spring internship opportunities keep coming in from both new and existing partners! Remember that Serving the City Internship opportunities – 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. 52nd Street Project Made in NYC (NEW PARTNER)
MSK Bridge Post-Baccalaureate Research Program
The MSK Bridge program aims to provide post-baccalaureate trainees from traditionally underrepresented (URM) groups with a strong foundation in science and research, as well as guided mentoring that will help them successfully transition into biomedical PhD programs. Successful applicants to the program — known as Bridge Scholars — will conduct a research project in one of MSK’s scientific laboratories for up to 24 months. The overarching goal of MSK Bridge is to increase the participation of URM scientists in biomedical fields. Bridge Scholars will receive a stipend of $45,000 per year. Health benefits are included. Housing will be available through MSK. MSK Bridge is part of the Maximizing Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Technology (MERIT) program and is supported by Dr. Charles and Susan Sawyers, Drs. Nai-Kong and Irene Cheung, the Center for Experimental Immuno-Oncology, the Gabelli family, and for those entering computational labs, the Computational Oncology Program. Program Timeline
For questions, please contact oset@mskcc.org.
Key into Public Service Scholarship The Phi Beta Kappa Society is a leading national advocate for the value of arts and sciences education. Key into Public Service highlights the wide range of career opportunities for liberal arts and sciences majors in local, state, or federal government. A cohort of 20 Service Scholars majoring in liberal arts and sciences disciplines will each receive a $5,000 undergraduate scholarship. Selected students are required to participate in an educational conference taking place in Washington, D.C. in late June 2024. It will highlight pathways into a variety of public service careers, provide a mentoring conversation matched to recipient interest, and offer other networking opportunities. Applications are due Monday January 22, 2024, 11:59 PM. Click here to learn more! Happening at Fordham Career Building Events Please join Fordham’s Career Center at this week’s Winter Break Send-Off. On Friday, December 8, from 12-1:30, the Career Center will be serving seasonal winter treats and wishing you the best for finals! Please join the festivities on the Lowenstein indoor plaza! Courses, Exhibitions and Events New Spring 2024 Course! VART 1111 Connection & Context: An Introduction to Art & Engagement Fridays 2:30-5:15pm | Lincoln Center Campus How can art address pressing social issues and build communities? How can artmaking and viewing be a way to spend time together and create space for complex sociopolitical positions? This course considers the aesthetic issues of art in context—such as the different ways an artwork may be interpreted—and includes a brief overview of the history of social practice art. We will explore the rich cultural resources that New York City offers by visiting museums and other art venues, making site visits to street-art and public-art locations, and attending screenings or performances when possible. Students will also work with Fordham’s community partners for the community-engaged learning component of the class. Assignments in this hybrid seminar/studio course include readings, reflections, and creative projects in a range of art mediums. Studio Thesis Productions at Fordham Theatre Studio Thesis Productions at Fordham Theatre provide directors and playwrights the opportunity to work with a full production team on an up-to-three performance series. Thesis productions build upon students prior experience in Rep, as well as in class and Mainstage. Sagittarius Ponderosa
December 5-7 | Kehoe Theatre; 113 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023, USA SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA By MJ Kaufman Directed by Manon McCollum (Fordham '24) Archer, still known as Angela to his family, comes home to the Pacific Northwest to find everyone in transition. Even the forest is changing, burning and regrowing in new shapes. As Archer accepts the changes in his family, he discovers the power of names, and the way the universe can recycle what was thought to be lost. This House Is Haunted December 5-7 | Whitebox Theatre; 113 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023, USA THIS HOUSE IS HAUNTED By Laurel Mora (Fordham '24) Directed by Narushi Fukuda (Fordham '24) Following the death of her abuela, a young novelist must return home to confront the monster that has tormented her family for generations. How Did We Get Here?: A Deep Dive into the History of Israel and Palestine December 6 | 6 pm | McNally Amphitheatre (Lincoln Center) and Zoom 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 over a century, Fordham University’s Center for Jewish Studies is sponsoring a four-part series on the history of the conflict with Dr. Hussein Ibish and Prof. David Myers. In 2017-2018, 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.
*The event on December 6 will be in person and live-streamed online. A link to the livestream will be sent to the email used to register a few days before the event.
Global in the Local: Socioeconomic Inclusion and Community Empowerment
December 7 | 10:00–2:00 p.m. | Lowenstein Pope Auditorium (Lincoln Center) The Fordham Research Forum on Global Studies would like to invite you to attend Global in the Local: Socioeconomic Inclusion and Community Empowerment, which will feature Dr. Hirokazu Yoshikawa – Courtney Sale Professor of Globalization and Education at NYU Steinhardt, as the keynote speaker. He is the Co-Director of the Global TIES for Children Center at NYU. Connecting Personal and Professional: The Power of Narratives in Clinical Practice December 7 | 2-5 pm | Zoom Increasingly, stories and narratives are utilized in education and clinical experiences. Research suggests that a clinician’s own experiences of loss and death may be connected to professional practices in these areas. Critical reflection is a core aspect of narrative practice, providing the narrative competence to “recognize, absorb, interpret, and honor” the stories of self and others. In this class, participants will be exposed to literature and theory on narrative practices and will consider how they relate to various practice settings. Participants will learn narrative techniques and engage through interactive exercises and personal reflection. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to connect to, interpret, and honor the stories of other participants as a practical example of how narrative practice may enrich communication with clients, families, and interprofessional teams. Completion of this class will result in the receipt of 3 continuing education hours. In Conversation with NBC News Correspondent Ron Allen December 7 | 7:00-8:30 pm | Room 320, Faculty Memorial Hall (Rose Hill) Come end the semester with a visit from Ron Allen, the veteran NBC News correspondent, speaking about his career and how to break into broadcast journalism. His thoughtful and insightful reports from across the country and around the world appear on every NBC News broadcast and digital platform including, “NBC Nightly News”, “Today,” and MSNBC. Ron joined NBC News in 1996, and before that worked for both ABC and CBS News. Ron’s work has won 6 Overseas Press Club Awards, 6 Emmys, 2 Robert F. Kennedy Humanitarian Awards, 2 George Foster Peabody Awards, 2 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards, National Association of Black Journalists Journalist of the Year, and numerous others. Food will be served. Please RSVP to Professor Beth Knobel at knobel@fordham.edu so we have enough for you. Open to all! Humanities Ambassadors Club! The Humanities Ambassadors Club has launched at FCRH! The goal is to connect humanities majors and minors (including Theology) with career and postgraduate opportunities. The FCRH Humanities Student Ambassadors will meet Wednesdays from 10 - 10:45 am at the FCRH Career Center. All are welcome! This semester, they will be meeting 11/15, 11/29, and 12/8. Student and Career Center Contacts Marianna Apazidis, Leah Langhoff, or Allyson Blatz. Faculty contact: Dr. Brenna Moore If you are a Lincoln Center student interested in launching a chapter on campus, write to Student Engagement Career Center staff person Beatrice Rice to let them know! A wonderful leadership opportunity. 2023 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass
December 8 | 12 pm | Blessed Rupert Mayer, S.J., Chapel (Lowenstein 2nd floor) Mass will be held in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. All are welcome to join! Fordham Ensembles Fall Concert December 8 | 6:30 pm | Pope Auditorium (Lincoln Center) American Studies Senior Symposium December 11 | 9:20 am - 3:45 pm | O’Hare Special Collections Room, 4th floor Walsh Library (Rose Hill) All are invited to the annual American Studies Senior Symposium. This event will be organized as four panels throughout the day. Please come when you can and support your fellow students! The Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Distinguished Lecture Series in Education, Faith, and Social Justice December 11 | 7-9:30 pm | The Abyssinian Baptist Church; 132 Odell Clark Place (W. 138th Street) Harlem, NY 10030 The inaugural Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Distinguished Lecture in Education, Faith, and Social Justice will feature Jelani Cobb, Ph.D., dean and professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and Nikole Hannah-Jones, professor at Howard University and creator of the 1619 Project. Distinguished activist and scholar Marc Lamont Hill, Ph.D., presidential professor of urban education at the CUNY Graduate Center, will moderate the conversation. The event is presented by the Abyssinian Baptist Church and the Fordham University Graduate School of Education (GSE). Additional participants include Fordham President Tania Tetlow and José Luis Alvarado, Ph.D., dean and professor at GSE. The series is part of Fordham’s deepening investment in public impact research, educational opportunity, and social justice in higher education. It is funded by Fordham’s Center for Community Engaged Learning through a faculty-led initiative grant, with the aim to engage every member of the University as active citizens in the alleviation of poverty, the promotion of justice, the protection of human rights, and respect for the environment. 2023 Our Lady of Guadalupe Masses and Reception December 12 | 12-3 pm Mass will be held on both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses and will be followed by a reception. Rose Hill: 12:05 p.m. at Sacred Heart Chapel
Lincoln Center: 12 p.m. at Blessed Rupert Mayer, S.J., Chapel (Lowenstein 2nd floor) 2023 Gaudete Sunday December 17 | 7 pm | University Church (Rose Hill) Mass for Gaudete Sunday will be held on both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. The annual Fordham Christmas T-shirt will be given out to all in attendance! Happening around town Events at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (free or pay-what-you-wish) 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. Chinatown Records with YiuYiu 瑶瑶
December 7 | 7:30 pm Pulling from the ever-growing archive of her Chinatown Records personal history project, the multi-hyphenate educator-DJ-cultural organizer YiuYiu 瑶瑶 lovingly presents a selection of favorite Chinese albums inherited from family and neighbors. With songs dating from the present day and as far back as the 1920s, YiuYiu 瑶瑶 sets the stage for a time-traveling deep dive into Mandopop and Cantopop LPs. Merging art, music, and oral history, YiuYiu 瑶瑶 builds her practice around the belief that we are all storytellers. Her work aims to open up and cultivate communities as classrooms and living rooms, where we can look to our loved ones to pass down, learn, and celebrate histories together. Join in for an intimate, intergenerational sonic history set at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium. Jokes and Jazz (Music and Laughs) December 8 | 7:30 pm As Frank Zappa famously asked, does humor belong in music? You'll find the answer to be a resounding "yes" at this intersection of songs and stand-up, featuring the creative force behind Jokes and Jazz, comedian Wali Collins (Hulu, Comedy Central). Seen, Sound, Scribe December 9 | 7:30 pm Brooklyn’s 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, theater, critical essays, edited six anthologies, and authored another half-dozen poetry collections. For her Seen, Sound, Scribe series, Browne curates thought-provoking and politically driven evenings of spoken word, spirited dialogues, and presentations of new work. The December 9 program features readings and conversations with the Pushcart Prize-winning poet and writer of the collection Up Jump the Boogie John Murillo, alongside poet, essayist, and faculty in Literature at Bennington College, Franny Choi. Events in The Bronx The Bronx Vegan Bazaar December 6 | 4:00 - 9:00 pm | Andrew Freedman Home A market experience for ‘big’ business owners sharing their delicious vegan food, pastries and natural juices to the community. Experience vegan food vendors, awesome humans to network with, and more. The Bronx Vegan Bazaar is the first vegan food experience for and by the Bronx. This weekly communal experience highlights emerging Bronx food vendors, and hosts established ones, who want to share their expression of living a vegan lifestyle to improve the health of Bronx residents. Bronx Zoo Free Wednesdays December 6 | 9:00 - 12 pm | Bronx Zoo Bronx Zoo - Free Admission Wednesdays INFO below. The Bronx Zoo is a zoo located within Bronx Park in the Bronx, a borough of New York City. It is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States and among the largest in the world. The Bronx Zoo is world-renowned for its large and diverse animal collection, and its award-winning exhibitions. The zoo is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and it is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) **Election 2024** - Fourth Debate Watch Party December 6 | 7:30 - 10:30 pm | Horse and Jockey, Bronx NY View the fourth GOP debate of the 2024 election at The Horse & Jockey with open-minded patriots over pints and complementary hot food! Historic Bronx Sitting of Supreme Court, Appellate Division December 7 | 2pm | Bronx County Courthouse (851 Grand Concourse - 7th Floor) The Supreme Court of New York welcomes students from Fordham University to view the arguments at 2:00pm and have a discussion with the judges prior to the arguments, at approximately 1:25pm. The oral arguments in the Bronx will be heard by a historic bench – all First Department Justices of Color elected in the Bronx. The bench will be comprised of Presiding Justice Renwick, Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels, Justice Lizbeth González, Justice Julio Rodriguez III, and Justice Bahaati E. Pitt-Burke. RSVP is required. Please email Adam Horowitz with a copy to Natalie Ramirez. Space is limited, RSVP as soon as possible to reserve a seat. Tree Planting in the Bronx River Forest December 7 | 9:00 - 4:00 pm | Burke Ave Bridge in Bronx Park Help preserve vital habitat along the river by planting native trees in Bronx Park! Please wear protective clothing that can get dirty (long pants and closed toed shoes), and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. All planting materials and equipment will be provided. R&B NIGHT December 8 | 6:00 - 10:00 pm | 79 Alexander Ave 35 A The Bronx, NY 10454 A vibrant night of soul and RnB in the heart of the Bronx! Come enjoy great acts from across the city and the tri-state area. FREE SEWING BASICS AT SAVEATHON IN THE BRONX! December 11 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Fabrics Save-A-Thon 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 Art and Activism at Tougaloo College: A Story of Integration and Solidarity December 13 | 6:30 pm | SVA Theatre; 333 West 23rd Street The American Federation of Arts will be hosting a unique public program next week on Dec. 13 titled 'Art and Activism at Tougaloo College: A Story of Integration and Solidarity.' Dr. Doris Browne, an alumnus of Tougaloo, and Turry Flucker, former director and curator of Tougaloo College Art Collections, will explore the rich history of civil rights activism and modern art collection at this institution. This program is free and open to the public in-person and will be available online via Zoom webinar. There will be a reception at 7:30 pm following the event. Register here. Shary Boyle; OUTSIDE THE PALACE OF ME Through February 2024 | Museum of Arts and Design; 2 Columbus Circle, 10019 Shary Boyle: Outside the Palace of Me explores the forces that create our inner and outer selves, both individual and collective. The multisensory solo exhibition of new works by the Canadian visual artist includes exquisitely sculpted ceramics, life-sized automatons, two-way mirrors, a coin-operated sculpture, and an interactive soundtrack. To help realize her creative vision for the exhibition, Boyle enlisted a team of collaborators, including a scenic designer, costume artist, robotics engineer, amusement park innovator, and acrylic nail artist. Each work in the exhibition is a testament to slow, skilled, passionate handcraft. Student discounted tickets are $12 and are available for purchase online. Wollman Rink NYC Through March 2024 | Wollman Rink; 830 5th Ave New York, NY 10065 Wollman Rink is open for the season! Tickets are available for purchase ahead of time online. Industry City Ice Rink Through March 2024 | Wollman Rink; 830 5th Ave New York, NY 10065 IC Ice Rink welcomes all to come for an iconic winter experience. The rink is uncovered and outside, so dress appropriately for an enjoyable and comfortable skate. Tickets cost $15 per person, with skate rentals costing $10. Tickets are available for purchase online. Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North Through March 2024 | American Folk Art Museum; 2 Lincoln Square Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North is on view through March 24, 2024. As a corrective to histories that define slavery and anti-Black racism as a largely Southern issue, this exhibition offers a new window onto Black representation in a region that is often overlooked in narratives of early African American history. Admission is free. GIVE ME A SIGN: THE LANGUAGE OF SYMBOLS Through September 2024 | Cooper Hewitt Museum; 2 E 91st St New York, NY 10128 Give Me a Sign: The Language of Symbols examines the fascinating histories behind many of the symbols that instruct, protect, entertain, empower, and connect people. As important communication tools in our daily lives, symbols are constantly evolving based on new needs and users. They formed some of the first written human expressions and today animate our digital chats. Student discounted tickets are $10 and are available for purchase online. Holiday Markets The Holiday Makers Show at City Point November 24-December 17 and December 20-23 | City Point Brooklyn; 445 Albee Square W, Brooklyn Shop products that are perfect for all of your holiday gifts from tons of inspiring makers and artisans! This market amplifies businesses owned by BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, and other underrepresented groups and of course, helps consumers shop local! You’re sure to find anything from custom jewelry to dog accessories. Astoria Market December 10 and 17 | 29-19 24th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102 Astoria Market is an artisan market filled with handmade, baked, and vintage goods. Holiday Pop-Up: DUMBO Through December 22 | 55 Water Street; Brooklyn, NY 11201 Join us for a festive holiday experience at Empire Stores in Dumbo! This holiday season, we're back with even more opportunities to find one-of-a-kind gifts handmade by local artisans, designers, and creative small businesses in partnership with Empire Stores. 2023 Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair Through December 24 | Grand Central Terminal; Vanderbilt Hall. 89 E 42nd St Presented by AmericanGreetings.com, the Grand Central Holiday Fair is a beloved six-week long celebration of small businesses and holiday cheer. From artisan merchants to local businesses, the Holiday Fair will have plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping and all-around fun. One of New York’s most extraordinary shopping events, the Holiday Fair takes place in the stunning beaux-arts Vanderbilt Hall for a truly curated shopping experience. This year’s event features 36 vendors with giftable item offerings like homemade bath products, knitwear, jewelry and art prints, gender-neutral accessories, ornaments, and homeware. Union Square Holiday Market Through December 24 | Union Square Union Square is NYC’s ultimate holiday destination! With the City’s largest Greenmarket, 150+ vendors at the Union Square Holiday Market, and dozens of award-winning restaurants and retailers, there are countless ways to shop and dine locally in Union Square during the holidays. If you’re looking to make this year extra special, Union Square’s entertainment venues have a fantastic lineup of events and performances to create lasting memories. Columbus Circle Holiday Market Through December 31 | Columbus Circle; 59th St & Central Park West This Holiday Market is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. It has a European flair, and the aisles are full of over 100 artisans and designers selling their own unique wares, like special foods, handmade jewelry, art, home goods, and much more. Bryant Park Winter Village Through January 2 | Bryant Park; 40th to 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenue New York, NY 10018 Bryant Park’s European inspired open-air market, Holiday Shops by Urbanspace Markets, features artisans from New York and around the world. Located along Bryant Park’s allées, plazas, and terraces, the Shops are housed in custom-designed, "jewel box" kiosks. Enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts from around the world. |
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