From the retirement of certain COVID-19 requirements to TV shows filmed on campus and a presidential inauguration, the fall semester of 2022 was filled with a wide range of events.
One of the biggest events last fall was President Tetlow’s inauguration that took place in October 2022. It consisted of a week of events, performances and food. The cumulative event took place on Oct. 14 on Edward’s Parade, where the inauguration ceremony was held.
Another thing that affected students were changes to COVID-19 policies. One of the biggest changes was the end of VitalCheck — a daily questionnaire that students had to fill out about their health. On Sept. 1, the campus also opened up to non-Fordham visitors and guests.
With less strict policies for the first time since 2020, the campus opened back up to hosting film crews. On Sept. 22 and 23, Fordham was the background for the show “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The episode took place in 1961, so students saw multiple changes to the areas that were being filmed. Fordham can be seen in eighth episode of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”’s fifth season, in an episode called “The Princess and the Plea.”
In the fall semester, the Office of Multicultural Affairs celebrated multiple events — including Latinx Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples’ Week, LGBTQ+ History Month and Filipino American History Month. United Student Government also hosted its usual events — including Sustainability Week and Week of Action, which aims to spread awareness about sexual assault and harrasment, as well as support for survivors.
Fordham Faculty Union continued contract renewal negotiations with Fordham University and held a rally outside of President Tetlow’s inauguration.
Fordham’s Career Services rebranded to Career Center to better help students holistically, and Fordham Dining introduced a new dining program called “Cool Food Meals” — which aims to reduce the climate impact of food.
This fall, students will have a lot to look forward to. The McShane Campus Center opened its arcade — the area that connects the student center and gymnasium. While the McShane Marketplace will be closed, new “destination dining” spots will be across campus for students to explore.
Overall, the semester ahead will include similar cultural and identity-based programming, plus brand new food options.
