Endless Opportunities in NYC

Less than one month back at Fordham and this semester 

Waitress is currently on Broadway starring Jessie
Mueller with music by Sara Bareilles.

has already been full of irreplaceable NYC experiences! 

One of the best parts of Fordham is the quick and easy access to Broadway shows.  During the first week of this semester I was able to go see Waitress on Broadway, something that only New York City can offer. It was entertaining, relaxing, and took my mind off of the pending next 4 months of homework!

Then, last week tons of Fordham students and I attended Winter Fest, a concert held at Lincoln Center annually. As Fordham students, tickets only cost $5, (an amazing deal). This year the band was The Mowgli's, and last year it was Borns.  Winter Fest is somewhat of a winter version of Spring Weekend, which is quickly approaching! The Mowgli's were incredible, as expected.  

The Mowgli's; 1/27/17

And of course nothing is complete without some amazing food, which New York City is certainly not short on. 

Macaron Cafe                                                           Macbar                                                      Davey's Ice Cream   

Welcome Week At Fordham

Second semester has just begun at Fordham, and our students are finally settling into the routine of classes, sports, club events, and work hours after spending close to a month off for the holidays. Starting up a new semester might seem a little daunting (especially so for those who didn’t emerge from their Netflix cocoon during break...guilty!), but Fordham insures that the first week back on campus is full of events that help you get back into the swing of the school year. Here are some of the most popular goings-on that go down during Fordham’s Welcome Week!

1. Club Fair
   
   
   

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to volunteer more? To get more involved on campus? To collect as much free swag items as possible? If any of the above sound like you, then the Club Fair is the place to be! One of the first events in Welcome Week is the Club Fair, where clubs and groups from all across campus come together in order to gain new members. Whether you’re looking for opportunities to get involved in campus ministry or in our local community, in writing or in politics, you’ll be able to find a group that shares your passions and vision for the semester.

2. Student Band Showcase
   
   
   

Hosted by Rodrigue’s Coffee House, Fordham’s student-run (and exceptionally hipster) coffee house, the student band showcase is a great way to relax after your first full week back in classes. The event is free and always well attended, so feel free to show up for some great music (and a little coffee--you’ll need it after such a long week!)

3. Welcome Week Bingo
   
   
   

If you, like me, like free stuff, and if you, like me, enjoy procrastinating homework until the last possible second, then you might just want to show up to Welcome Week Bingo. Known for giving out some of the best prizes on campus, the Welcome Week Bingo is held in Keating Hall and is the perfect way to catch up with friends while simultaneously playing America’s favorite gambling game. If you can’t make it to Bingo, them make sure to show up to the Welcome Week Raffle later in the week, where Book of Mormon and Knicks tickets are up for grabs!

4. Cinevents Presents…
   
   
   

Though it’s too cold to show movies out on Eddie’s in January, that doesn’t mean that the monthly Cinevents films stop! The Cinevents team releases the semester’s new lineup of movies during Welcome Week, and the first film on the list is screened during the last few days of your first week back on campus. This semester’s lineup is stellar, with such blockbusters as Moana, Rogue One, and Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them being shown...remember to bring along some popcorn!

Finals Week At Fordham!

It’s that time of the year again! Snowfall, hot chocolate, gift exchanges...and finals. Here at Fordham, all of our students are starting to buckle down and prepare for the last projects and tests of the semester. While this is definitely one of the most high-stress times of the year, Fordham does its best to help all of our studious Rams relax a bit with some finals-week traditions, including...

1. 24/7 Library Access

If you find yourself cramming for a test or feverishly writing up one last paper (and, let’s be real, we’ve all been there), the library is the place to go. And luckily for Fordham students, the library is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week during finals. Pick a cozy study spot and read away--you’ll be in good company!

2. Christmas Mass

Even for those who don’t attend a Catholic church, attending Christmas Mass at Fordham is on the bucket-list of all Fordham students. Though it takes place on the Sunday right in the middle of finals week, tons of students make time to spend an hour listening to the mass preached by Father McShane--if only because he makes a ton of finals week jokes during the sermon.

3. Rodrigue's Coffee and Tea Specials

If you’re going to be burning the midnight oil, it would be a good idea to stop by Rodrigues and pick up one of their unlimited coffee or tea cards; if you buy one, you get twenty-five cent coffee and tea refills anytime during finals. That beats running to Starbucks every half hour!

4. Midnight Breakfast

The biggest finals week tradition at Fordham is Midnight Breakfast. Take a break from studying and come on down to the McGinley, where Father McShane and Co. will whip up waffles, scrambled eggs, bagels, bacon, and whatever other breakfast food you want in order to keep you full and focused on learning.

So don’t fear, future Rams! Finals week may be stressful, but our community will support you through thick and thin!

Weekend Update

Brendan Batcheller, GSB '18

"My weekend began with a trip to the Top of the Rock at 30 Rockefeller Center, as the leader of a FlipSide program. We brought twenty students down to take in the beautiful scenes of New York City at night. On Saturday, I went down to Yankee Stadium to watch the Ram-Crusader Cup. The weather was a bit chilly but it was overall a great game and a fantastic atmosphere. Sunday was spent laboring over the sophomore Gabelli Consulting Cup challenge with my five teammates, as we prepare for our final presentation."

Sammuel Kim, GSB '19

"During my weekend, I went to the wonderful, under-looked borough of Queens. Queens is one of the most diverse areas in the whole United States of America, and houses some of the best food. I went to a great Korean BBQ place called, "Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong." For dessert, I went to 10Below to get some Thai Ice Cream. Queens has some great food, and I would highly recommend that everyone visits at least once!"

Liesel Judas, GSB '19

"Climbing the stairs of the shuttle bus packed with Fordham students, I felt the electric energy in the air as we drove towards Yankee Stadium for the Ram-Crusader Cup. My friends and I joined the sea of Rams in the bleachers to cheer our football team on to a stunning 54-14 victory! Once again, Fordham proved triumphant in the Bronx, retaining the Ram-Crusader trophy! #gorams"

Laura Lynch, FCRH '18

"This past weekend, Fordham hosted the "Ram-Crusader Cup," a matchup between two Jesuit powerhouses, Holy Cross and Fordham University.  The game, which was free for students, took place at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.  Fordham topped Holy Cross 54-14, but the game was nonetheless an enjoyable day for fans of both teams, as Fordham and Holy Cross students and their family members congregated at the stadium.  I attended the game, and to my excitement, many of my own family members- Holy Cross Alumni and present students, as well as others who wanted to join in on the festivities- came for a visit.  In the student section, Fordham pride was shining across the bleachers on T- shirts, flags, and with the Fordham band.  Overall, the crusader cup was an energetic, buzzing event.  Hopefully, Fordham can continue the tradition throughout years to come."

Weekend Update!

This weekend we kicked off an old Fordham tradition (maybe or maybe not inspired by SNL, an NYC-based production many Fordham students attend free live tapings of) which is Weekend Update! Here's what some of our Rams were up to this weekend:

Michael Sperling, FCRH '17: "This weekend I walked the entire island of manhattan, something I've wanted to do since freshman year, ironically on the same weekend as the NYC Marathon. In total it was an 18 miles journey that provided spectacular views an experience I will never forget."

 

Caroline Dunn, FCRH '17:

"On Saturday I decided to take on the land of hipsters and the L Train and I ventured to Brooklyn. In the morning, I volunteered at an animal shelter in Williamsburg called BARC and then headed down to the opening day of Brooklyn flea's winter market. I found some great deals and treated myself to a Rose and toasted almond ice cream!"















 Kaitlyn McWha, GSB '17:

"I spent my Saturday morning walking through the Botanical Gardens, located just outside of Fordham's Rose Hill campus. The Botanical Gardens is beautiful in the fall, and is a great place to enjoy nature in the Bronx!"