BEYOND Diversity: A Conversation about Authentic Inclusion in Higher Education

As part of Black History Month at FDU, join us for Beyond Diversity: A Conversation about Authentic Inclusion in Higher Education featuring keynote speaker Lawrence Alexander. The doors of higher education were erected centuries before those same doors swung open for people of color. They’ve let us in the door, but are WE invited to the table?

WHEN: Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Orangerie in the Monninger Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus at 285 Madison Ave., Madison, N.J. 07940

RSVP to kati05@fdu.edu

About Lawrence Alexander:

Lawrence Alexander works as the lead search consultant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practice at Carney Sandoe & Associates.

Lawrence has spent a decade as a college counselor in both public and independent schools. He has worked for The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria, The Business of Sports School, Ross School (NY), and The White Mountain School (NH). For the last three years, he has also served as the Director of Equity and Inclusion at The White Mountain School and has established himself as an industry leader through his work with East Woods School (NY), Brown University, the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE), and CS&A. Lawrence also serves on the editorial board for Insight Into Diversity magazine.

Lawrence received his bachelor’s degree from Kean University in finance and his graduate degree from Montclair State University in Counseling in Higher Education.

Event hosted by FDU’s Monninger Center for Learning and Research, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Becton College of Arts and Sciences and Florham Campus Life.

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Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass)

Meet an amazing survivor of Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass) Monday, April 15, at 3:30 PM in Lenfell.

Erwin Ganz is a 90 year old living witness to the brutality of that night of terror which led to the Holocaust.

He has an amazing story to tell and you don’t want to miss it!

RSVP to kati05@fdu.edu

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University Woman – Conversations About Life and Work

University Woman: Conversations about Life and Work is an event featuring four remarkable women from FDU’s staff and faculty speaking about their careers.  These women will discuss how they have grown, advanced, and succeeded in their professional lives.  Their stories will provide information and inspiration for FDU students who are preparing to embark on their own career paths.

 

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Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex Trafficking

Following screening of the film, Stopping Traffic – a film on a disturbing but important topic – Dr. Francesca Degiuli and Dr. David  Rosen will moderate a discussion on ending child trafficking. #EVERYSOULCOUNTS

Light refreshments served. RSVP to kati05@fdu.edu

 

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DuBois at 150: A Sesquicentennial Birthday Celebration of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois

Celebrate the 150th birthday of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois with Dr. Randall Westbrook on Friday, February 23, in the Orangerie at 2 PM!
Enjoy afternoon tea/coffee and cookies.
Then, take a moment to stop down the hall into the Library Reference Room to view an extensive exhibition on DuBois.
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Star Wars Fall 2018 Theme Semester!

Join us for the kick-off event to the Star Wars Theme Semester on Monday, September 17, at 6 PM in the Orangerie!!

FREE. Refreshments served.

View the first photo for a list of Star Wars events taking place this semester.

Be sure to play Star Wars Bingo with the card below!

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Voices of Crime: Constructing and Contesting Social Control in Modern Latin America

The first Monninger Conversation Series event of the spring semester and the fourth semester of the series!

A book discussion of Dr. Luz Huertas’ new book, hosted by Dr. Jordan Nowotny.

Light refreshments.  FREE and open to the public.

RSVP kati05@fdu.edu. 

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The Long March Home: An American Soldier’s Life as a Nazi Slave Laborer

Robert Max, a 94 year old veteran, is the last living American soldier to have escaped and survived Nazi slave labor in World War II.

He is a great speaker and has a fascinating story to tell.

Mr. Max will speak at FDU on Monday, November 13, at 3:30 PM in Lenfell Hall in the Mansion.

FREE and light refreshments served. RSVP to kati05@fdu.edu

 

 

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Fox News and American Politics: How One Channel Shapes American Politics and Society

Join author Professor Dan Cassino for this timely discussion. Hosted by Professor Chris Caldiero.

Wednesday, November 8, at 3:30 PM in the Orangerie.

FREE and light refreshments served.

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Where Have All The Heroes Gone? The Changing Nature of American Valor

A book discussion with Profs. Krista Jenkins and Bruce Peabody, hosted by Prof. Gloria Pastorino will take place on Wednesday, October 18, at 3:30 PM in the Orangerie in the Monninger Center.

FREE and light refreshments served.


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