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SUMMARY:Exhibit: “Yearning to Breathe: The Art of Siona Benjamin”
DESCRIPTION:Fordham Libraries and Fordham’s Center for Jewish Studies present the art of Siona Benjamin. \nAs a Bene Israel Jewish woman from India now living in the United States\, Siona Benjamin is a Jewish artist creating cross-cultural and transcultural art. Her perspective bridges the traditional and the modern and sparks discourse across cultures. Having grown up in a predominantly Hindu and Muslim society in India\, where she was educated in Catholic and Zoroastrian schools and raised Jewish\, Benjamin always has been reflecting on cultural boundary zones. \nHer perspective remains transcultural and multicultural at heart\, combining the imagery of her past with the role she plays in America today. Her art is a kaleidoscope of images inspired by illuminated manuscripts and multicultural mythology. The blue-skinned characters are a signature feature of Benjamin’s paintings. She sees them as self-portraits of sorts through which she explores ancient and contemporary dilemmas. These characters become symbols of a timeless global identity free of prejudices and boundaries. \nBenjamin is originally from Mumbai and currently lives and works in Montclair\, New Jersey. Her work reflects her background of being brought up Jewish in a predominantly Hindu and Muslim India. In her paintings\, she combines the imagery of her past with the role she plays in America today\, making a mosaic inspired by both Indian miniature paintings and Jewish and Christian illuminated manuscripts. \nThe art is on view at the Henry S. Miller Judaica Research Room at the Walsh Family Library on the Rose Hill campus and at Quinn Library on the Lincoln Center campus.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/exhibition-yearning-to-breathe-the-art-of-siona-benjamin/
LOCATION:Henry S. Miller Judaica Research Room\, Fourth Floor\, Walsh Family Library\, 441 East Fordham Road\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Fordham,Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T093000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Citizenship\, Inclusion\, and the Struggle to Belong
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition explores the ways that exclusion affects minority groups in Western-dominant societies. It explores the ways in which Jews were excluded from European Christian-dominated society based on Christian notions of Jewish inferiority and the way Black people were excluded and marginalized in the United States and Europe based on race and association with slavery. We contemplate the idea of citizenship and belonging not only from the perspective of inclusion but also from the perspective of legal and social exclusion. We examine mechanisms of marginalization and exclusion: marking people and spaces\, use of language\, law\, and also violence. We also examine the way these marginalized groups navigated exclusion\, highlighting their coping mechanisms\, resilience\, and resistance to oppression and their unabashed demands of full equality and inclusion. We confront here this critical chapter in the history of the U.S.\, Europe\, and the Western Hemisphere to better reflect on its enduring impact on the ongoing struggle for justice in “Citizenship\, Inclusion\, and the Right to Belong.” \nThe exhibit was curated by Wes Alcenat\, Corinne Gibson\, FCRH ’24\, and Magda Teter.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/exhibit-citizenship-inclusion-and-the-struggle-to-belong/
LOCATION:O’Hare Special Collections Room\, Walsh Library\, 441 East Fordham Road\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: “Fordham’s Babel: An Exploration of World Languages in the Special Collections”
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit\, featuring centuries-old books and manuscripts\, explores Western interest in languages. At first\, we try to situate the story of Babel in a non-Western context\, highlighting non-European languages. The exhibit then traces the Renaissance study of languages through the lens of the Bible and its translations and of ancient material relics\, such as obelisks\, coins\, and other remains. We also showcase the tools scholars produced to study languages—for example\, medieval and Renaissance-era grammar books and lexicons. The exhibit ends with a reflection on the impact of language study and classification on the formation of identities and prejudices in the Western world. How did early 20th-century Westerners classify languages and peoples? What does it say about their understanding of nationalities and cultures and their place within a society of their own? \nThe exhibit was curated by Gabriella DiMeglio\, Miriam Krakowski\, FCRH ’27\, and Magda Teter.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/exhibit-fordhams-babel-an-exploration-of-world-languages-in-the-special-collections/
LOCATION:Walsh Library\, 441 East Fordham Road\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241127
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SUMMARY:Alumni Chapter of Westchester: 2024 Annual Holiday Toy Drive
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Chapter of Westchester encourages alumni\, parents\, and friends to participate in the annual holiday toy drive\, sponsored by Elizabeth Seton Children’s. The toy drive benefits children of all ages. \nAll toys must be new and unwrapped. Children greatly benefit from gift cards at stores where staff members can purchase individualized gifts for each child’s unique needs including:\n-Amazon\n-Target\n-Old Navy\n-iTunes \nPlease consider donating one or more of the following items:\n-CD music players\n-Handheld body massagers\n-Head massagers\n-Projectors\n-Sound machines\n-Soft hair scrunchies\n-Hair ties\n-Nail polish\n-Long socks\n-Nightgowns (particularly for teenagers)\n-Other clothing (all sizes welcome)\n-Fabric storage bins \nDrop off donations at the following locations by December 20:\n-Fordham’s Westchester campus\n-PKF O’Connor Davies in Harrison\n-Solar Electric Systems Inc. in White Plains\n-Antonucci & Associates\, Architects & Engineers in Pelham\n-Hart Vida & Partners in Valhalla\n-Club Pilates in Mount Kisco\n-Roosters Market in White Plains
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/alumni-chapter-of-westchester-2024-annual-holiday-toy-drive/
LOCATION:Fordham Westchester Campus\, 400 Westchester Ave\, West Harrison\, NY\, 10604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="David Lasco":MAILTO:fordhamalumniwestchester@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T090000
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SUMMARY:Chester Higgins Photography Exhibit ‘The Intimacy of Prayer’
DESCRIPTION:With his camera\, Chester Higgins “wrestles with issues of memory\, place\, and identity.” He sees his life as a narrative and his photography as its expression. His art gives visual voice to his personal and collective memories. It is inside ordinary moments where he finds windows into larger meaning. Light\, perspective\, and points in time are the pivotal elements he uses to reveal an interior presence within his subjects as he searches for what he identifies as the Signature of the Spirit. The work of Chester Higgins challenges us to see the full breadth of our humanity. \nThrough his portraits and studies of living rituals\, traditional ceremonies\, and the monuments and ruins of ancient civilizations\, viewers gain a rare insight into cultural behavior—a window to another place and time. \nThese images featured in Butler Gallery were taken in the United States\, Africa\, and the MENA region. \nHiggins was recently honored with his induction into the International Photography Hall of Fame. In 2014 he retired from The New York Times as a staff photographer after 38 years of contributing images to the paper. \nTo contact the Refuge Gallery: refugegallery@fordham.edu.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/chester-higgins-photography-exhibit-the-intimacy-of-prayer/
LOCATION:Lowenstein’s Butler Gallery\, Lincoln Center\, Manhattan\, 113 W 60th St\, New York\, NY 10023\, New York City\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Fordham
ORGANIZER;CN="Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs":MAILTO:iiha@fordham.edu 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T160000
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SUMMARY:'Wartime Beauty' at Refuge Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Refuge Gallery to view Mariupol Deisis (2022)\, a striking series of 11 icons from Atlantova and Klymenko’s Icons on Ammo Boxes project. The “Wartime Beauty” exhibition is a collaboration between the Refuge Gallery and C-Icon Art Gallery. \nThe Refuge Gallery is open during regular business hours Monday-Thursday. Please ring the institute’s bell to enter the building. Guided tours are available upon request at schapnin@fordham.edu of The Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University (OCSC). \n“Wartime Beauty“\nThe Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University (OCSC) has unveiled a milestone exhibition\, “Wartime Beauty\,” marking a historic moment for contemporary Christian art from Ukraine. Curated by Sergei Chapnin\, the exhibition presents recent works by Ukrainian iconographers Sofia Atlantova and Oleksandr Klymenko\, highlighting unique blend of traditional iconography in a modern context. \nThis exhibition is a collaboration between The Refuge Gallery and C-Icon Art Gallery and signifies a shared commitment to exploring contemporary interpretations of Christian art and supporting the Ukrainian people in their quest for freedom and independence. At the heart of the exhibition is Mariupol Deisis (2022)\, a striking series of 11 icons from Atlantova and Klymenko’s Icons on Ammo Boxes project. \nChapnin explains\, “Their work departs from certain Byzantine iconographic conventions\, not as a rejection\, but as a bold reimagining of Eastern Orthodox tradition\, reminding us of the enduring desire for beauty that resonates with prayer.” The artists encourage viewers to look beyond the rough\, unrefined wood of the ammo boxes\, signaling that the spiritual authenticity of their work emerges through each viewer’s perception. \nSince its inception amid Ukraine’s struggle in 2014\, Icons on Ammo Boxes has reshaped how sacred art\naddresses themes of suffering and resilience. In a time of conflict\, holy icons—traditional symbols of holiness and the communion of saints in the Orthodox Christian tradition—reflect the fractures of war yet continue to declare the abiding presence of God\, His Holy Mother\, and the Saints alongside human anguish. \n“It was a true blessing to bring these icons from Ukraine\, and we hope the exhibition will inspire Fordham’s faculty\, students\, and guests\,” said Sergei Chapnin\, the exhibit’s curator. \nThis exhibition not only celebrates the collaboration between OCSC and The Refuge Gallery but also sets a foundation for future explorations of Christian art in a changing world. Sergei Chapnin noted\, “It was a true blessing to bring these icons from Ukraine\, and we hope the exhibition will inspire Fordham’s faculty\, students\, and guests\, as well as audiences in other U.S. cities and universities.” \n 
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/wartime-beauty-at-refuge-gallery/
LOCATION:IIHA Refuge Gallery located on the second floor in Canisius Hall. 2546 Belmont Ave\, Bronx\, NY 10458\, 2546 Belmont Ave\, Bronx\, New York City\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Fordham
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T193000
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Culturally-Adapted Cancer Care: Clinical Work and Program Development with Latinx and Chinese Immigrant Patients
DESCRIPTION:This class will explore the challenges\, barriers\, and opportunities in the delivery of culturally responsive cancer care for patients in the Chinese and Latinx immigrant New York City community. Disparities in cancer diagnosis\, treatment\, and outcomes drawn from the literature will be presented to frame why culturally responsive treatment is crucial to improve the engagement and outcomes of these large and growing groups. Instructors will guide participants through the assessment and intervention process with these populations and discuss their clinical work with immigrant cancer patients. \nGrace R. Downs-Liguori\, LCSW\, will present her experience as the only oncology social worker in a community hospital where a large number of Latinx immigrants receive their care. Mi (Emma) Zhou\, LCSW will present the process of developing culturally tailored cancer-supportive services for Chinese immigrant patients\, barriers encountered during the program-building process\, and the strategies for reaching out to Chinese immigrant cancer patients and recruiting them to the program. Hing Lin (Helen) Sit\, the manager of the VNS Health Chinatown Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community\, will present her experience working with older Chinese immigrants through this nonprofit. Emma and Helen will also highlight the collaboration between a cancer center and a community-based organization in outreach efforts to the Chinese immigrant community. \nParticipants will learn important cultural values for both populations and their role in engagement in healthcare and decision-making\, barriers in engaging these groups in advance care planning and psychosocial support\, and best practices for providing culturally responsive care to these groups.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/pathways-to-culturally-adapted-cancer-care-clinical-work-and-program-development-with-latinx-and-chinese-immigrant-patients/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Networking and Career
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000
DTSTAMP:20250515T023301
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SUMMARY:Exclusive After-Hours Event at the Museum of Arts and Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive after-hours experience at the Museum of Arts and Design! \nFordham alumni and friends are invited to enjoy private access to the museum after it closes to the public to experience a guided tour of Barbie®: A Cultural Icon and OUT of the Jewelry Box—led by Fordham alumna Barbara P. Gifford\, GABELLI ’89\, senior curator of contemporary art\, craft\, and design\, at the Museum of Arts and Design. \nBarbie®: A Cultural Icon explores the 65-year legacy of Barbie\, highlighting the doll’s profound influence on fashion and popular culture. The exhibition features more than 250 vintage dolls\, life-sized fashion designs\, advertisements\, and exclusive video interviews with Barbie’s designers. \nOUT of the Jewelry Box shines a spotlight on the significance of queer perspectives within the world of studio and contemporary art jewelry\, offering a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on the art form. \nThe event costs $25 per person.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/exclusive-after-hours-event-at-the-museum-of-arts-and-design/
LOCATION:Museum of Arts and Design\, 2 Columbus Circle\, New York\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Alumni Relations":MAILTO:alumnioffice@fordham.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T201500
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SUMMARY:GSS Black Alumni Caucus Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting’s topic will be: “Project 2025 and U.” \nThe GSS Black Alumni Caucus is a virtual space for self-identified Black alumni of Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service (GSS). Fordham GSS is holding space for you to connect with other Black alums and with GSS in order to create a relaxed and affirming environment where we can support one another.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/gss-black-alumni-caucus-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Social
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