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Fordham hosted the first annual Humanities Day on Sept. 20. “Passion to Purpose: The Humanities After College” was curated for students majoring in the humanities. (Courtesy of Allyson Blatz for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Career Center Hosts First Annual Humanities Day

Sofia Donohue, Assistant News Editor September 27, 2023
Fordham hosted the first annual Humanities Day on Sept. 20. “Passion to Purpose: The Humanities After College” was curated for students majoring in the humanities and featured an alumni and faculty panel and employer/alumni roundtable networking. 
Over 75,000 participants lined up for the 2023 March to End Fossil Fuels as a kickoff to NYC Climate Week. Many Fordham students attended the march. 
(Courtesy of Rosella Cecil for The Fordham Ram)

Fordham Students Show Up To Protest Fossil Fuels

Caroline Durkin, Contributing Writer September 27, 2023
Over 75,000 participants lined up for the 2023 March to End Fossil Fuels as a kickoff to NYC Climate Week. Many Fordham students attended the march.
The next, and fifth, bargaining session is scheduled for Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Resident Assistants Union Face Bargaining Obstacles

Emma Kim, News Editor September 20, 2023
Over the summer, negotiations stalled between the Fordham Resident Assistants Union (FRA) and Fordham University. This comes after the Resident Assistants (RAs) voted 47-19 to ratify FRA back in March of this year with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which forced the university to recognize the union after refusing to in February.
The prayer service opened with a dance performance by students in Fordham’s Ailey School. (Courtesy of Grace Galbreath for The Fordham Ram)

Campus Ministry Hosts Second Annual Interfaith Prayer Picnic with the President

Grace Galbreath, Assistant News Editor September 20, 2023
On Thursday, Sept. 14, the Office of Campus Ministry hosted the second annual Interfaith Prayer and Picnic with the President. The theme of the prayer service was “A Season to Grow Together.” The event, which was held in the Lincoln Center Outdoor Plaza, included prayer, reflection and a luncheon following the service.
In addition to the formal program, the online platform hosts other resources like a directory that aims to connect students with alumni.  (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Continues Alumni Mentorship Program

Dana Vatafu, Contributing Writer September 20, 2023
Fordham University’s Mentoring Program aims to support students by providing opportunities to connect with alumni. The program has existed for two decades and is hosted by the web-based platform, The Fordham Mentoring Program Network.
The economic diversity of each university was measured by analyzing the share of students receiving a Pell Grant, which generally go to students from the lower half of the income distribution. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Ranks Average in Economic Diversity

Sofia Donohue, Assistant News Editor September 20, 2023
On Sept. 7, The New York Times published the College-Access Index, a list of 286 of the country’s most selective universities, public and private, ranked in order of economic diversity.
There are two tracks for the major: a general track and an American Chemical Society (ACS) track. (Courtesy of Fordham University)

Fordham Introduces New Major in Biochemistry

Samantha Minear, Features Editor September 20, 2023
This past August, Fordham introduced a new major in biochemistry. After the minor in biochemistry was launched in 2020, faculty from the biology and chemistry departments sought to establish a major in the program.
Located in the reference room on the first floor of Walsh Library, the exhibit showcases a diverse collection of books and digital resources that explore art, music and poetry from various cultures worldwide. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

Keagan Ostop, Contributing Writer September 20, 2023
A newly curated exhibit in Walsh Library commemorates the 50th anniversary of Hip-hop. Hip-hop, a form of artistic expression that originated in the Bronx, celebrated its 50th anniversary on Aug. 11.
The Fordham Rose Hill United Student Government (USG) met to discuss new business and elections on Thursday, Sept. 14. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Meet the Candidates: 2027 Senator Election Begins

Grace Galbreath, Assistant News Editor September 20, 2023
On Friday, Sept. 15, first-year students running for the United Student Government (USG) senator positions introduced themselves to the Fordham community.
The minor will allow students to explore the religion, culture, and history of one of the world’s largest religions. (Courtesy of Fordham)

Fordham Introduces Islamic Studies Minor

Nora Malone, Contributing Writer September 20, 2023
A new Islamic Studies minor joins the ranks of Fordham’s 70-plus majors and minors after student petitioning.
Fordham is not alone in offering test-optional admissions for their undergraduate students, NYU, Columbia and St. John’s College all offer test-optional admissions. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Extends Test-Optional Policy for Admissions

Samuel Drew, Contributing Writer September 20, 2023
Fordham announced their decision to extend the university’s test-optional policy through the 2025 admissions cycle on Sept 6. This comes after Fordham initially implemented a test-optional admissions policy during the 2020-21 admissions cycle, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on education.
The Fordham Rose Hill United Student Government (USG) met to discuss new business and elections on Thursday, Sept. 14. (Courtesy of Facebook)

USG Discusses New Business and Elections

Sofia Semper, Staff Writer September 20, 2023
The Fordham Rose Hill United Student Government (USG) met to discuss new business and elections on Thursday, Sept. 14.
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