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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
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SUMMARY:Holy Thursday 2025
DESCRIPTION:Triduum (April 17-April 20) \nLent ends on Holy Thursday\, and The Sacred Triduum follows. They are among the holiest days of the Church’s liturgical year. Though the liturgies are celebrated over the course of “three days\,” they commemorate but one single “Paschal” or “Passover” event. \nOn Holy Thursday\, we celebrate Christ’s intimate love for us\, recalling the institution of the Eucharist with Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/holy-thursday-2025/
LOCATION:University Church
CATEGORIES:Catholic Life,Cultural,Inside Fordham
ORGANIZER;CN="Campus Ministry":MAILTO:jcavanagh@fordham.edu
GEO:40.8619545;-73.8855064
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T213000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250313T203730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T185406Z
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SUMMARY:Voices Up! Presents Primavera in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fordham’s biannual series of concerts at the Lincoln Center campus begins its 2025 season on Wednesday\, April 9th\, at 7:30 PM in the 12th floor lounge of the Lowenstein Center. The ensemble Primavera—Halley Gilbert\, soprano; Claudia Schaer\, violin; and Helen Lin\, piano—will perform music by Philip Glass\, Samuel Barber\, Ned Rorem\, Matthew Peterson\, Einojuhani Rautavaara\, Fordham professor Lawrence Kramer. The spring concerts in the series highlight modern and contemporary vocal music\, so expect plenty of lyricism and drama from the performers and composers.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/voices-up-presents-primavera-in-concert/
LOCATION:12th-Floor Lounge\, Corrigan Conference Center\, Lowenstein Center\, Lincoln Center Campus\, 113 W. 60th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Fordham,Cultural
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lawrence Kramer":MAILTO:lkramer@fordham.edu 
GEO:40.7710994;-73.9852715
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250313T205529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T155921Z
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SUMMARY:TEDxFordhamUniversity: Propelling Humanity Forward
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 7\, 2025\n4:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Reception to Follow\nMcNally Amphitheater\, Fordham University | 140 W. 62nd St.\, NYC \nFordham University proudly presents TEDxFordhamUniversity: Propelling Humanity Forward\, an event full of powerful ideas\, thought-provoking discussions\, and innovative solutions.\nThis TEDx event will bring together eight distinguished speakers—Fordham faculty and alumni—who are tackling some of the most critical challenges of our time. Through compelling talks\, we will explore how social justice\, liberal arts\, science\, and policy can shape a brighter future for all.\nJoin us for an engaging\, in-person experience featuring:\n– Dynamic speakers sharing their expertise and groundbreaking work\n– Two curated sessions designed to inspire and spark action\n– Opportunities to connect with fellow alumni\, students\, and thought leaders\n– A networking reception to continue the conversation \nTicket Information \nThe seats in the McNally Amphitheatre are SOLD OUT. Please join us for an in-person Watch Party at the Lincoln Center campus\, where the event will be livestreamed. Following the livestream\, you may join the TEDxFordhamUniversity networking reception with the rest of the attendees. \nTicket: $15\nStudents: $10 \nAll tickets include the TEDxFordhamUniversity networking reception with appetizers and an open bar with wine\, beer\, and soft drinks. \nQuestions? Contact:\nDelia Bada\nalumnioffice@fordham.edu
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/tedxfordhamuniversity-propelling-humanity-forward/
LOCATION:McNally Amphitheatre\, 140 West 62nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences and Symposia,Cultural,Inside Fordham
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Alumni Relations":MAILTO:alumnioffice@fordham.edu
GEO:40.7713958;-73.9844894
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T210000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250328T144442Z
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SUMMARY:Films Worth Talking About Even If Difficult: 'Akira'
DESCRIPTION:Considered the most influential feature-length anime film ever made\, Akira has had an extraordinary impact on popular culture and effectively advanced anime and Japanese popular culture worldwide. The film unflinchingly takes on challenging topics pertaining to political corruption\, social unrest\, the dangers of unchecked power\, and the misuse of technology\, as well as themes of individuals exploring identity\, power\, friendship\, and the effects of their decisions. Akira powerfully demonstrated the potential of animation to address complicated and mature themes and became a cultural phenomenon\, inspiring countless films and anime for almost four decades after its release. \nThe event will include the film screening itself and an opportunity to hear from faculty and staff about the challenging civic and societal topics that Akira raises. Pizza will be available for attendees.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/films-worth-talking-about-even-if-difficult-akira/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Complex\, 113 West 60th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Inside Fordham,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephan Apicella-Hitchcock":MAILTO:apicellahit@fordham.edu
GEO:40.7708109;-73.9851512
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T213000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250122T040026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T040026Z
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SUMMARY:Alumni Chapter of Washington\, D.C.: 2025 'In the Heights' Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Chapter of Washington\, D.C.\, invites you to a performance of the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive). Set in Washington Heights on the brink of gentrification\, and with a life-changing winning lottery ticket somewhere in their midst\, the vibrant inhabitants of the neighborhoods share hope\, loss\, and love as they plan their futures while cherishing their home. \nTickets are $55 per person. \nPlease note: Tickets will be distributed electronically. \nSpace is limited\, and registrations will be honored on a first-come\, first-served basis. We encourage you to register early. RSVP by April 1. \nPlease consider making a donation to the Alumni Chapter of Washington\, D.C.\, Endowed Scholarship to support Fordham students from our area.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/alumni-chapter-of-washington-d-c-2025-in-the-heights-outing/
LOCATION:Signature Theatre\, 4200 Campbell Ave\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Zeifang%2C FCRH %E2%80%9910":MAILTO:lzeifang@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T143000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250219T160537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T180435Z
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SUMMARY:Ghosts Between the Lines: Historical Fiction and the Haunted Page
DESCRIPTION:Novelist Rachel Kadish\, current Fordham-NYPL Research Fellow in Jewish Studies\, will discuss the power and challenges of historical fiction and the process through which she approaches history in her own work. \nRachel Kadish’s most recent novel\, The Weight of Ink\, was a National Jewish Book Award recipient and a USA Today bestseller. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and The Paris Review and on National Public Radio. She has been a fiction fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Bellagio Center (Rockefeller Foundation)\, and the Bogliasco Foundation\, and a spokesperson for Artists for Understanding\, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/ghosts-between-the-lines-historical-fiction-and-the-haunted-page/
LOCATION:McMahon 109\, McMahon Hall\, 113 West 60th Street\, Lincoln Center Campus\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Inside Fordham,Lectures,Lunch and Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewishstudies@fordham.edu
GEO:40.7708109;-73.9851512
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250228T145348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T145348Z
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SUMMARY:Christian Witness and the Legacy of Alexei Navalny
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an extraordinary discussion on the life\, faith\, and ultimate sacrifice of Alexei Navalny\, the fearless Russian opposition leader who died in prison in February 2024 under circumstances widely believed to involve the Russian regime. Seen as a personal enemy of Vladimir Putin\, Navalny’s unshakable commitment to justice and democracy came at the highest cost\, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire people worldwide. \nDrawing inspiration from Alexei Navalny’s recent book Patriot\, which offers reflections from his final months in court and prison\, this event will explore the profound role of his Christian faith in sustaining his courage and hope. Even amidst unimaginable oppression\, his faith served as a wellspring of resilience and strength. \nOur distinguished speakers include Vladimir Kara-Murza\, a prominent Russian dissident and human rights advocate who himself endured imprisonment and continues to champion democracy\, and Serge Schmemann\, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and member of The New York Times editorial board. This conversation will explore faith\, resilience\, and the enduring fight for truth against authoritarianism.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/christian-witness-and-the-legacy-of-alexei-navalny/
LOCATION:12th-Floor Lounge\, Lowenstein\, 113 W 60th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Orthodox Christian Studies Center":MAILTO:orthodoxy@fordham.edu
GEO:40.7707175;-73.9853904
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T143000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250215T192440Z
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SUMMARY:Music Showcase: Afro-Brazilian Beats & Energy Featuring Batalá
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying performance by Batalá\, a premier all-womxn\, Black-led percussion ensemble that brings Afro-Brazilian rhythms to life! This dynamic group activates partnerships\, builds community\, and fosters cultural awareness through high-energy drumming and dance. Feel the power of the beat and the spirit of movement in this vibrant showcase! \nCome experience the energy and celebration of Afro-Brazilian music and culture.\nHosted by the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL)\, this event reflects our commitment to experiential learning and cultural exchange. Join us in exploring how music connects people across borders and histories. \nLight refreshments will be provided! \nMore details here.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/music-showcase-afro-brazilian-beats-energy-featuring-batala/
LOCATION:Bepler Commons\, Faber Hall\, 441 East Fordham Road\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Fordham,Cultural,Inside Fordham
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Engaged Learning":MAILTO:ccel@fordham.edu
GEO:40.8612275;-73.8892354
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bepler Commons Faber Hall 441 East Fordham Road Bronx NY 10458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=441 East Fordham Road:geo:-73.8892354,40.8612275
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T130000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250219T163448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T155248Z
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SUMMARY:Wisam Abughosh Chaleila\, “Manifestations of Jerusalem in Palestinian and Israeli Poetry”
DESCRIPTION:This talk examines the various depictions of Jerusalem through different poetic traditions and historical periods\, exploring how poets from diverse backgrounds have captured the city’s spiritual significance and political symbolism. Focusing primarily on Mahmoud Darwish’s “In Jerusalem” (2005) and Yehuda Amichai’s “Jerusalem\,” (1992)\, the talk examines how each poet\, from different cultural and historical contexts\, captures the city’s complex combination of spiritual significance and political symbolism. Amichai uses everyday imagery\, like laundry and flags\, to portray Jerusalem as a place of human interaction and shared struggles\, emphasizing the tangible experience of coexistence and division. In contrast\, Darwish’s portrayal is mystical and transcendent\, expressing a sense of spiritual transformation and longing within the city’s sacred space. Through these perspectives\, the talk highlights how Jerusalem is not only a physical location but also a powerful symbol shaped by human dreams and conflicts\, embodying current questions about history and identity. \nThis event is co-presented by Fordham’s Arabic Language Program and the Center for Jewish Studies.  Lunch will be served.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/wisam-abughosh-chaleila-manifestations-of-jerusalem-in-palestinian-andisraeli-poetry/
LOCATION:Gabelli School of Business\, Room 460
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Lectures,Lunch and Learn
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewishstudies@fordham.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T150000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250131T213201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T165515Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Alumni St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to invite you to a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration with the Fordham community! \nYou and your guests are invited to start the day with an exclusive brunch with President Tania Tetlow at the historic Harvard Club of New York City. Afterward\, we’ll participate in the Annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade\, marching together up Fifth Avenue. \nPlease note that registration is required to attend this celebration. There are two registration options: “Brunch and Parade” or “Parade Only” if you’re only joining us at the Parade. \n9:30 a.m. Brunch – Harvard Club of New York City | 35 W. 44th Street | New York City\n11:30 a.m. Parade – Lineup Location: West 45th St. (between 5th and 6th Ave.)
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/2025-st-patricks-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Harvard Club of New York City\, 35 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, NY\, 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:20250313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250215T192358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T194712Z
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SUMMARY:Music Showcase: Global Rhythms & Jazz Fusions Featuring Sameer Gupta
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a captivating musical journey led by Sameer Gupta\, an Oakland-based percussionist renowned for blending the free improvisations of jazz with the rich traditions of North Indian classical music. Experience the power of rhythm as he brings a unique fusion of cultures to life through his performance. \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with live music that bridges continents and generations. \nBrought to you by the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL)\, where academic learning meets real-world engagement. Through initiatives like this\, CCEL fosters deep connections between students\, faculty\, and the broader community. \nLight refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/music-showcase-global-rhythms-jazz-fusions-featuring-sameer-gupta/
LOCATION:Pope Auditorium\, Lowenstein Center\, Lincoln Center Campus 113 W 60th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Fordham,Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Community Engaged Learning":MAILTO:ccel@fordham.edu
GEO:40.7708109;-73.9851512
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T193000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250301T174152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T155355Z
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SUMMARY:Purim Party!
DESCRIPTION:Have some snacks\, make a mask\, paint your face\, and enjoy the party!
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/purim-party/
LOCATION:Lowenstein 206 (Welcome Center)\, 113 W. 60th Street\, NY\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Receptions,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Campus Ministry":MAILTO:jcavanagh@fordham.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T171500
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250211T170506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T021703Z
UID:10008660-1741435200-1741454100@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Catholic Women Speak
DESCRIPTION:Spend the day grounded in an intentional community as we affirm\, empower\, and rejoice in women’s voices within the Church. This year’s keynote speaker is Natalia Imperatori-Lee. Maureen O’Connell will be our preacher. Our panelists and speakers include Jeannine Hill Fletcher\, Rita Houlihan\, Becky McIntyre\, Joan Cavanagh\, and more. This event is inspired by the Synod on Synodality’s discernment of the role of women in the Church.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/catholic-women-speak/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, Joseph M. McShane\, S.J. Campus Center\, 441 East Fordham Road\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Inside Fordham,Social,Spiritual and Religious Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Fordham University Campus Ministry":MAILTO:jcavanagh@fordham.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T140000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250226T162602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T162602Z
UID:10008709-1741352400-1741356000@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Sonic Icons: A Conversation with Sarah Bakker Kellogg and Ashley Purpura
DESCRIPTION:To the extent that Middle Eastern Christians register in Euro-American political imaginaries\, they are usually invoked to justify Western military intervention into countries like Iraq or Syria\, or as an exemption to anti-Islamic immigration policies because of an assumption that their Christianity makes them easily assimilable in the so-called “Judeo-Christian” West. \nUsing the tools of multisensory ethnography\, Sonic Icons uncovers how these views work against the very communities they are meant to benefit. Through long term fieldwork in the Netherlands among Syriac Orthodox Christians—also known as Assyrians\, Aramaeans\, and Syriacs—Bakker Kel­logg reveals how they intertwine religious practice with political activism to save Syriac Christianity from the twin threats of political violence in the Middle East and cultural assimilation in Europe. \nIn a historical moment when much of their tradition has been forgotten or destroyed\, their story of self-discovery is one of survival and reinvention. By reviving the late antique Syriac litur­gical tradition known as the Daughters and Sons of the Covenant\, these groups seek a complex form of recognition for what they understand to be the ethical core of Christian kinship in an ethnic and a religious sense\, despite living in societies that do not recognize this unhyphenated form of ethno religiosity as a politically legitimate mode of public identity. \nDrawing on both theological and linguistic understandings of the icon\, Sonic Icons rethinks foundational theoretical accounts of ethnicization\, racialization\, and secularization. \nOrthodox Studies Center events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/sonic-icons-a-conversation-with-sarah-bakker-kellogg-and-ashley-purpura/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="Orthodox Christian Studies Center":MAILTO:orthodoxy@fordham.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T203000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250211T173411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T173411Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening of Cabrini
DESCRIPTION:Join Campus Ministry\, the Center for Religion and Culture\, the Curran Center for American Catholic Studies\, and the Jesuit community at Fordham Rose Hill for a film screening of the movie Cabrini. The film depicts the life of a Catholic missionary sister from Italy named Francesca Cabrini\, who encounters resistance to her charity efforts in NYC. Cabrini explores the sexism and anti-Italian bigotry faced by Mother Cabrini and other immigrants in the United States—and in the Catholic Church itself—in the late 19th and early 20th century. Mother Cabrini died in 1917\, and in 1946\, she was canonized\, becoming the first American saint. In 1950\, she was named the Patroness of Immigrants.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/film-screening-of-cabrini/
LOCATION:Keating First Auditorium\, 441 East Fordham Road\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social,Spiritual and Religious Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Campus Ministry":MAILTO:jcavanagh@fordham.edu
GEO:40.8612275;-73.8892354
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T193000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250219T152659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T181116Z
UID:10008686-1741282200-1741289400@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:From Catalonia to Yemen: Hebrew Manuscript Fragments and Jewish Bookbindings in the NYPL and around the World with Leor Jacobi (Bar-Ilan University)
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew manuscript fragments have recently been discovered in NYPL collection book bindings. These will be presented\, identified and discussed in comparison with book bindings and Hebrew fragments from around the world. Two distinct regions with different book production and binding methods will be analyzed: Sefarad (Spain) and the Mediterranean zone\, culturally linked to the Islamic world\, as opposed to Christian regions of Ashkenaz (Germany) and Northern Europe on the other. \nLeor Jacobi is a researcher of medieval art and rabbinic literature who teaches at Bar-Ilan University\, where he serves as an editor of the Department of Jewish Art’s academic journal: Ars Judaica. He has published and lectured widely around the world on the topic of medieval falconry and maintains a focus on Jewish bookbinding craft in medieval Catalonia and Hebrew manuscript fragments extracted from these bindings. Leor was previously awarded Postdoctoral Fellowships by Humboldt Stiftung and the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. Currently\, his research is supported by the American Philosophical Society.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/from-catalonia-to-yemen-hebrew-manuscript-fragments-and-jewish-bookbindings-in-the-nypl-and-around-the-world-with-leor-jacobi-bar-ilan-university/
LOCATION:Mc Shane Room 259\, McShane Center Room 259\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewishstudies@fordham.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T150000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250212T014956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T014956Z
UID:10008666-1741266000-1741273200@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Women’s Luncheon | Bloom Beyond Boundaries: Celebrating the Inner Light and Courage of Women
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Multicultural Affairs\, in partnership with the Career Center and the Office of Human Resources Management\, presents the eighth annual Women’s Luncheon\, a time spent among women in different stages of life all sharing their experiences in their current journeys of growth. This year’s theme is Bloom Beyond Boundaries: Celebrating the Inner Light and Courage of Women. \nJoin us for an inspiring event featuring a keynote speaker\, an engaging fireside chat with women in various areas and industries\, and an awards ceremony honoring extraordinary women leaders in the Fordham community. \nHighlights of the Event:\nKeynote Speaker: Shari Crittendon\nLunch and Mingling: This is an excellent opportunity to share your experiences\, insights\, and advice over a delicious lunch.\nWomen Empowerment Employer Panel: Employers of various industries will engage in a fun\, interactive\, and thoughtful discussion with attendees during a panel session.\nCeremony of Recognition: Certificates of recognition will be awarded to women leaders in the Fordham community.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/womens-luncheon-bloom-beyond-boundaries-celebrating-the-inner-light-and-courage-of-women/
LOCATION:12th-Floor Lounge\, Lowenstein\, 113 W 60th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Lunch and Learn,Networking and Career,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Office of Multicultural Affairs":MAILTO:culturallc@fordham.edu
GEO:40.7707175;-73.9853904
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=12th-Floor Lounge Lowenstein 113 W 60th St New York NY 10023;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=113 W 60th St:geo:-73.9853904,40.7707175
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T200000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250226T160757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T160757Z
UID:10008708-1741161600-1741204800@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Masses & Prayer and Ash Distributions
DESCRIPTION:Rose Hill Ash Wednesday Masses\nWednesday\, March 5 | 8:30 a.m.\, 12:05 p.m.\, 5:15 p.m.\, and 7 p.m. | University Church \nRose Hill Ash Distribution Service\nWednesday\, March 5 | 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. | McShane Ballroom \nLincoln Center Ash Wednesday Prayer Service and Ash Distribution\nWednesday\, March 5 | 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. | Bl. Rupert Mayer\, S.J.\, Chapel (Lowenstein 221) \nLincoln Center Ash Wednesday Masses\nWednesday\, March 5 | 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. | Bl. Rupert Mayer\, S.J.\, Chapel (Lowenstein 221)
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/ash-wednesday-masses-prayer-and-ash-distributions/
LOCATION:University Church
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Spiritual and Religious Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Campus Ministry":MAILTO:jcavanagh@fordham.edu
GEO:40.8619545;-73.8855064
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T193000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250218T181410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T180941Z
UID:10008682-1741111200-1741116600@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Trial Stories in Ancient Judaism
DESCRIPTION:The image of the lofty and impartial judge is rooted in biblical and ancient texts; God is often depicted as the ultimate judge on high that human judges must emulate. But in these same collections of texts\, we find counternarratives that challenge this view of judges\, acknowledging their limitations. They are humans with a place in the social and material world\, which comes inescapable relational and emotional entanglements. This talk will explore one trial story in the Babylonian Talmud that leaves us with a new image of the judge: not aloof and impartial\, not biased and corrupt\, but caught somewhere in between. It will end by considering what we can do with this compromised image of justice. \nChaya Halberstam is a professor of Hebrew Bible and Judaism in the department of Religious Studies at King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario. Her research focuses on the legal cultures of Israelite and Jewish antiquity\, with an emphasis on early rabbinic literature. Her work explores the role of legal discourse in shaping cultural attitudes and practices—and its limits. Her first book\, Law and Truth in Biblical and Rabbinic Literature\, came out in 2010 and received the Salo Baron prize for best first book in Jewish studies. Her most recent book\, Trial Stories in Jewish Antiquity: Counternarratives of Justice\, came out in 2024 with Oxford University Press.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/trial-stories-in-ancient-judaism/
LOCATION:Lowenstein 524\, 113 West 60th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewishstudies@fordham.edu
GEO:40.7702955;-73.9846324
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lowenstein 524 113 West 60th Street New York NY 10023 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=113 West 60th Street:geo:-73.9846324,40.7702955
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250221T170404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T170404Z
UID:10008704-1741109400-1741114800@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Ministry Mardi Gras Party
DESCRIPTION:Come On Down and celebrate Fat Tuesday in New Orleans style with authentic food\, music\, king cakes from New Orleans\, beads and decorations! \nDates and Halal food will also be available to break fast.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/campus-ministry-mardi-gras-party/
LOCATION:McShane Campus Center – Ballroom\, Fordham University\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Campus Ministry":MAILTO:jcavanagh@fordham.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T213000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20241219T151420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T151420Z
UID:10007631-1740164400-1740173400@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni Chapter of Miami and South Florida: 2025 Jersey Boys Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Chapter of Miami and South Florida invites alumni\, family\, and friends to enjoy an evening at the Actor’s Playhouse for a performance of Jersey Boys. Tickets are $62 each. Please note: Tickets will be available at will-call under the name of the primary registrant. \nSpace is limited\, and registrations will be honored on a first-come\, first-served basis. We encourage you to register early. RSVP by February 14. \nPlease consider making a donation to the Miami/South Florida Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship to support Fordham students from our area.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/alumni-chapter-of-miami-and-south-florida-2025-jersey-boys-outing/
LOCATION:Actor’s Playhouse at the Miracle Mile Theater\, 280 Miracle Mile\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Fady Maghak":MAILTO:fmaghak@janney.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T143000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250211T170845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T165829Z
UID:10008659-1740056400-1740061800@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Common Grounds Conversation on Living Out Our Jesuit Mission
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Common Grounds Conversation on LIVING THE MISSION. There will be luncheon discussions where we will hear from several members of the Fordham community on how they live out the Jesuit mission in their work at Fordham.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/common-grounds-conversation-on-living-the-mission/
LOCATION:Bepler Commons\, Faber Hall\, Rose Hill Campus 441 E Fordham Rd\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Inside Fordham,Lunch and Learn,Social,Spiritual and Religious Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Campus Ministry":MAILTO:jcavanagh@fordham.edu
GEO:40.8619545;-73.8855064
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bepler Commons Faber Hall Rose Hill Campus 441 E Fordham Rd Bronx NY 10458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Faber Hall\, Rose Hill Campus 441 E Fordham Rd:geo:-73.8855064,40.8619545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T163000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250204T161443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T170352Z
UID:10008633-1739970000-1739982600@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:A Beloved Community: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision for Racial Reconciliation\, Healing\, and Justice
DESCRIPTION:Locations: \nBepler Commons\, Faber Hall\n441 East Fordham Road\nBronx\, NY 10458\n+ Google Map \nMcNally Amphitheatre\n140 West 62nd Street\nNew York\, NY 10023\n+ Google Map \nAs we commemorate MLK Day and Black History Month\, FASARA (Fordham’s A&S Anti-Racism Advisory) invites you to the second annual Beloved Community Celebration. Dr. King’s “Beloved Community” envisions a space of unity where dialogue\, empathy\, and learning foster communities built upon the shared ideals of social justice and equity. We invite students\, faculty\, and staff to engage with the question\, “What would a ‘beloved community’ look like at Fordham?” \nJoin us for conversations\, music\, and a screening of Ava DuVernay’s Origin at 1:30 p.m. Build community. \nPlease direct all questions to Alessia Valfredini\, Department of Languages and Cultures (alessia@fordham.edu). \nThis event is sponsored by Fordham Arts and Sciences’ Anti-Racism Advisory (FASARA) and Fordham’s VP for Equity and Inclusion.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/a-beloved-community-celebration-celebrating-martin-luther-kings-vision-for-racial-reconciliation-healing-and-justice-2/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Inside Fordham,Receptions,Social
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://now.fordham.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/beloved-community-forum.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20240923T204350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181413Z
UID:10007486-1739469600-1739473200@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Robert Putnam on America’s Social Crisis: The 2025 Russo Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The renowned author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community\, and the subject of a new documentary\, Join or Die\, discusses his latest book\, The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again. \nThis lecture is made possible by the Russo Family Foundation in memory of Wanda and Robert Russo\, Sr.\, M.D.\, FCRH ‘39.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/robert-putnam-on-americas-social-crisis-the-2025-russo-lecture/
LOCATION:McNally Amphitheatre\, 140 West 62nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Inside Fordham,Lectures
GEO:40.7713958;-73.9844894
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=McNally Amphitheatre 140 West 62nd Street New York NY 10023 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=140 West 62nd Street:geo:-73.9844894,40.7713958
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T170000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250121T141643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T203142Z
UID:10007681-1738508400-1738515600@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:New Exhibit Opening: “Henna\, Love\, and Light: Jewish Life and Art in Siona Benjamin’s India”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of a new exhibit “Henna\, Love\, and Light: Jewish Life and Art in Siona Benjamin’s India\,” which brings to Fordham several pieces from Siona Benjamin’s series “Faces: Weaving Indian Jewish Narratives.” These pieces serve as anchors that link the present and the past. Around Siona Benjamin’s art are photographs taken by the artist’s parents and family members. In the 1950s\, Siona Benjamin’s parents\, Judah and Sophie Benjamin\, traveled across India photographing synagogues and houses of prayer\, capturing the range and diversity of the Indian Jewish community: from splendid metropolitan synagogues to small rural prayer halls. The cache of photographs in Siona Benjamin’s possession thus documents an aspect of Jewish history\, now threatened by oblivion. \nLike Siona Benjamin’s art\, some of the old family photographs underscore how much the life and culture of Jews in India were very much of India. Henna\, saris\, glass lamps of synagogue lights meld with modern suits and classic fedoras becoming one. Indian and Jewish\, traditional and modern–all form a distinct Indian Jewish identity. \nThe exhibit was made possible by the Hadassah Weiner Fund for Jewish Art and was curated by Amy Levine-Kennedy\, Mallory Roof FCRH ‘26\, and Magda Teter. The exhibit will be on view from January 30 until March 28\, 2025 in the Henry S. Miller Judaica Research Room on the 4th floor of the Walsh Family Library.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/new-exhibit-opening-henna-love-and-light-jewish-life-and-art-in-siona-benjamins-india/
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,Lectures,Receptions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://now.fordham.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Fullbright-9-copy-web.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewishstudies@fordham.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T150000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20241219T151221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T151221Z
UID:10007629-1738411200-1738422000@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni Chapter of Long Island: 2025 Men's Basketball Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Chapter of Long Island\, the Maroon Club\, and the Office of Alumni Relations invite our local Rams to gather to watch the men’s basketball team take on the Bonnies of St. Bonaventure. \nAppetizers will be served courtesy of the Office of Alumni Relations. Additional food and drinks can be purchased directly from the restaurant on individual tabs. Alumni\, parents\, and friends are welcome and you don’t have to be a basketball fan to attend. \nSpace is limited\, and advance registration is required. RSVP by January 29. \nPlease consider making a gift to the Long Island Scholarship in Memory of John Cifichiello\, GABELLI ’68\, to support Fordham students from our area.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/alumni-chapter-of-long-island-2025-mens-basketball-watch-party/
LOCATION:Monaghan’s Pub\, 48 N. Village Avenue\, Rockville Centre\, New York\, 11570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Cultural,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Cicione":MAILTO:phillipcicione@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T110000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250110T162812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T162812Z
UID:10007643-1738402200-1738407600@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni Chapter of Northern California: 2025 Tamara de Lempicka Exhibit Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Chapter of Northern California invites you to a private docent tour of the Tamara de Lempicka exhibit at the de Young Museum. Alumni\, parents\, friends\, and family are all welcome to join. \nThe event cost varies based on level and includes all-day access to the de Young and Legion of Honor museums. Space is limited to 15 participants and registrations will be honored on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nWe encourage you to register early. RSVP by January 30. \nAbout the exhibit: Tamara de Lempicka (1894–1980) helped define Art Deco\, and her paintings captured the glamour and vitality of postwar Paris and the cosmopolitan sheen of Hollywood celebrity. This exhibition—the first major museum retrospective of Lempicka in the United States—explores the artist’s distinctive style and unconventional life. \nPlease consider making a gift of $25 or more to support an area of your choice at Fordham.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/alumni-chapter-of-northern-california-2025-tamara-de-lempicka-exhibit-tour/
LOCATION:de Young Museum\, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Di Giorgio%2C GABELLI %E2%80%9987%2C %E2%80%9993":MAILTO:markadigiorgio@att.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T170000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20250121T143346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T185345Z
UID:10007682-1738231200-1743181200@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:“Henna\, Love\, and Light: Jewish Life and Art in Siona Benjamin’s India”
DESCRIPTION:In 2011\, Siona Benjamin\, an intercultural artist born in India to a Bene Israel Jewish community\, returned to her country of birth on a Fulbright India-US fellowship. During her stay\, she traveled across the country\, conducting research and interviewing Jews in India. “Henna\, Love\, and Light: Jewish Life and Art in Siona Benjamin’s India” brings to Fordham several pieces from Siona Benjamin’s series of photo-collage paintings\, “Faces: Weaving Indian Jewish Narratives.” These pieces serve as anchors that link the present and the past. Around Siona Benjamin’s art are photographs taken by the artist’s parents and family members. In the 1950s\, Siona Benjamin’s parents\, Judah and Sophie Benjamin\, traveled across India photographing synagogues and houses of prayer\, capturing the range and diversity of the Indian Jewish community: from splendid metropolitan synagogues to small rural prayer halls. The cache of photographs in Siona Benjamin’s possession thus documents an aspect of Jewish history\, now threatened by oblivion. \nLike Siona Benjamin’s art\, some of the old family photographs underscore how much the life and culture of Jews in India were very much of India. Henna\, saris\, glass lamps of synagogue lights meld with modern suits and classic fedoras becoming one. Indian and Jewish\, traditional and modern–all form a distinct Indian Jewish identity. \nThe exhibit was made possible by the Hadassah Ruth Weiner Jewish Art Fund at Fordham University and was curated by Amy Levine-Kennedy\, Mallory Roof FCRH ‘26\, and Magda Teter. It will be on view from January 30 until March 28\, 2025 in the Henry S. Miller Judaica Research Room on the 4th floor of the Walsh Family Library.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/henna-love-and-light-jewish-life-and-art-in-siona-benjamins-india/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://now.fordham.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Fullbright-9-copy-web-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Jewish Studies":MAILTO:jewishstudies@fordham.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T210000
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20241119T142335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T161524Z
UID:10007597-1737565200-1737579600@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni Chapter of Chicago: Fordham Men’s Basketball vs. Loyola Pregame
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Chapter of Chicago\, the Office of Alumni Relations\, and the Maroon Club invite alumni\, family\, and all Fordham fans to join us in Chicago as men’s basketball takes on the Loyola Ramblers. Enjoy a pregame reception including pizzas\, appetizers\, and an open bar at Giordano’s before the game starting at 5 p.m. Gentile Arena is a short walk from Giordano’s and tip-off is at 7 p.m. \nThe cost of the pregame reception and a game ticket is $40 per person. The cost of the pregame reception only is $30 per person. The cost of a game ticket only is $10 per person. \nAdvance registration is required. Space is limited\, and registrations will be honored on a first-come\, first-served basis. We encourage you to register early as this event will sell out. RSVP by January 17. \nPlease consider making a gift of $25 or more to support an area of your choice at Fordham.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/alumni-chapter-of-chicago-fordham-mens-basketball-vs-loyola-pregame/
LOCATION:Giordano’s Rogers Park\, 6836 N Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Cultural,Networking and Career,Receptions,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Alumni Relations":MAILTO:alumnioffice@fordham.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTSTAMP:20250418T014110
CREATED:20241217T144347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T203023Z
UID:10007624-1737417600-1739836799@now.fordham.edu
SUMMARY:Photo Exhibit: “URBAN DEVOTIONS: Images of Faith in the City”
DESCRIPTION:David González is a Bronx-born visual journalist who worked at The New York Times from 1990 to 2024. He served as the Bronx bureau chief\, a Metro religion writer\, and the “About New York” columnist. He also served as Caribbean and Central America bureau chief and longtime co-editor of the “Lens” blog. His work focuses on religion as it plays out in people’s daily lives\, and on graffiti and street art\, and music and dance in community settings. He is a founding member of Los Seis del Sur\, a collective of Nuyorican photographers who documented the South Bronx in the 1980s. \nThe exhibit in the Lipani Gallery runs from January 21\, 2025 to February 17\, 2025. \nThe opening reception is January 23\, 2025\, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register at the link above if you wish to attend the opening. Space is limited.
URL:https://now.fordham.edu/event/photo-exhibit-urban-devotions-images-of-faith-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Lipani Gallery\, 113 West 60th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://now.fordham.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Urban-Devotions-16x9-1.jpg
GEO:40.7708109;-73.9851512
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lipani Gallery 113 West 60th Street New York NY 10023 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=113 West 60th Street:geo:-73.9851512,40.7708109
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