Fordham’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) celebrated the month at both Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses. Sayema Abedin, Lincoln Center Graduate Intern at OMA, oversaw the Women’s History Committee.
International Political Economy,(IPED) a graduate program at Fordham University, is celebrating 25 years of partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The theme of the 25 year celebration is “forming leaders for global development.”
Clara Victorio, FCRH ’24, is majoring in chemistry and minoring in math and has been conducting research centered around protein-protein interactions (PPIs).
The West Wing went to The Boogie Down Grind Cafe on March 7 to sit with author, urban revitalization strategist, MacArthur Fellow, Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and community activist Majora Carter. The trip aimed to teach members of The West Wing that what is learned in school can be implemented in one's community.
Members of the Fordham community gathered on March 8 in the monthly Student Life Council (SLC) meeting to discuss issues within the Fordham community. Representatives from various student organizations, academic institutions and university administration were present.
President Tania Tetlow sent an email to the Fordham community on March 20 announcing that the university will lift COVID-19 vaccination requirements for members of the Fordham community and visitors to campus starting on May 15, 2023.
Crain’s New York Business published a list of Notable Black Leaders and this year’s list honors Fordham alumna, Marjorie Parker, FCRH ’90. Crain’s list highlights Black individuals whose work has improved the quality of life of New York City residents.
In the past couple of weeks, the Fordham Rose Hill United Student Government (USG) has been discussing the possibility of increasing the student activity fees. For this increase to be put into action, a referendum must be sent out to the student body and at least 15% of the community needs to say yes in a simple majority from the students surveyed.
Fordham Dance Marathon (FDM) raised awareness for National Cancer Prevention Month through the planting of 874 ribbons on Edward's Parade, each representing a child who has been diagnosed with cancer since the beginning of the spring semester. FDM also hosted their 15th annual auction, where they raised over $24,000.
The declaration deadline is the second week of February for sophomores in Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH) and the second week of March for sophomores in the Gabelli School of Business (GSB). If students do not declare a major by the deadline, a hold will be placed on their registration for the following fall.
On March 1, members of the student press met with President Tania Tetlow to discuss her tenure as president. In the meeting, Tetlow touched on current unionization efforts, tuition increases, diversity initiatives, admissions and integration into the Fordham community.
