Forever Learning Month 2021

Three images of students being mentored and alumni smiling at events

Schedule of Events

Week 1

Easter Mass live streamed from the University Church
Sunday, April 4 | 11 a.m

Maroon Monday
Monday, April 5 
Wear your Fordham gear and share photos on social media

Leading in Difficult Times
Wednesday, April 7 | 5:30 p.m.
with Chris Lowney, FCRH '81, GSAS '81
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The Future of Neuroscience
Thursday, April 8 | 5:30 p.m.
A panel discussion with
Kirk Bingaman, Ph.D., Professor of Pastoral Mental Health Counseling 
Deborah Denno, Ph.D., Arthur A. McGivney Professor of Law; Founding Director, Neuroscience and Law Center
Alma Rodenas-Ruano, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
Falguni Sen, Ph.D., Professor of Strategy and Statistics 

Moderated by Amy Roy, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology
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GSAS 3-Minutes Thesis Competition
Saturday, April 10 | 4 p.m.


Week 2

Sunday Mass live-stream
Sunday, April 11 | 11 a.m.

Career Workshop: Rejection in Perspective
Monday, April 12 | 6 p.m.
with Greg Licciardi, GABELLI '99

Leading in a Diverse Society Tuesday, April 13 | 5:30 p.m. A panel discussion with 
Gregory Acevedo, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Social Service
Eric Chen, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling Psychology
Christina Greer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science
Mark Naison, Ph.D., Professor of History and African & African American Studies

Moderated by Rafael Zapata, Fordham's Chief Diversity Officer
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Prime Rib and Popovers
Wednesday, April 14 | 6:00 p.m.
A live cooking demonstration with Mike Mele, FCRH '74
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Week 3

Sunday Mass live-stream
Sunday, April 18 | 11 a.m.

Lincoln & New York: The City That Made Him President
an interactive virtual experience presented by the New-York Historical Society
Monday, April 19 | 12 p.m.

New Technology and Climate Change
Tuesday, April 20 | 6:00 p.m.
a panel discussion with 
Marc Conte, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Economics
Barbara Porco, Ph.D., GABELLI '81, '99, GSE '03, Professor, Director for The Center for Professional Accounting Practices and Director of the MS Accounting Program
Sadibou Sylla, Associate Director, Fordham Social Innovation Collaboratory

Moderated by Garrett Broad, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communications and Media Studies
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White Freedom reading and Q&A with author Tyler Stovall, Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences 
Wednesday, April 21 | 5:30 p.m.

Moderated by Christine Hinze, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Theology
Discussants: Yuko Miki, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and Laurie Lambert, Ph.D., Associate Professor of African and African American Studies

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Week 4 

Sunday Mass live-stream
Sunday, April 25 | 11 a.m.

Career Week Q&As
Various dates and times
Alumni-led discussions with sixth graders from Leaders of Tomorrow Middle School in the Bronx.
Talk to these young people about the college selection process, your career journey, and the decisions that lead to your current success. 

Objects Tell Stories: Treasures of the New-York Historical Society
an interactive virtual experience
Monday, April 26 | 4 p.m.
 
Living the Good Life: A Discussion of the Intersection of Diversity, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainability
Tuesday, April 27 | 6 p.m. 
a panel discussion with
Julie Gafney, Executive Director, Center for Community Engaged Learning  
Juan Carlos Matos, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs for Diversity and Inclusion  
Annette McLaughlin, Director of Career Services
R.P. Raghupathi. Professor of Information, Technology, and Operations
Ben Zipursky, Professor, Fordham School of Law

Moderated by George Bodarky, the News and Public Affairs Director from WFUV
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Virtual Happy Hour and Fordham Jeopardy
Friday, April 30 | 7 p.m.

Social Media Accompaniments

Fordham Footsteps with Cat Wood, FCLC '06 Fordham Footsteps with Amy Verel, FCRH '99

Ram Recipes with Elisa Lyew, MC '07 Hidden in Plain Sight with Bob Reilly, FCRH '72, LAW '75