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September 10, 2026-November 18, 2026

When Life Came to a Standstill

Previous Refuge Gallery Exhibits Introduction and about Refuge Gallery The Refuge Gallery serves as a venue for exhibitions of artistic work relating to humanitarian and social justice issues. Using art

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February 7, 2026 – April 10, 2026

Painting the Border: A Child’s Voice Exhibit

Previous Refuge Gallery Exhibits Introduction and about Refuge Gallery The Refuge Gallery serves as a venue for exhibitions of artistic work relating to humanitarian and social justice issues. Using art

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October 16, 2025 – January 28, 2026

Maggie Hazen – Fraught Imaginaries

October 2025- January 2026 The Refuge Gallery I Second Floor I Canisius Hall Available for viewing by appointment vstracquadan@fordham.edu Artist: Maggie Hazen Curator: Vincent Stracquadanio
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March 10 – May 1, 2025

David Gonzalez – Urban Devotions

March 10 to May 1, 2025 The Refuge Gallery I Second Floor I Canisius Hall Available for viewing by appointment refugegallery@fordham.edu Artist: David Gonzalez, former Bronx Bureau Chief for the
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November 12, 2024 – Jan 25, 2025

Sergei Chapnin – Wartime Beauty

Previous Refuge Gallery Exhibits Introduction and about Refuge Gallery The Refuge Gallery serves as a venue for exhibitions of artistic work relating to humanitarian and social justice issues. Using art

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Fordham University’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs Launches “Stopping Ebola: Inside the Response” Podcast in Collaboration with the United Nations and the University of Pretoria

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY’S LATEST PODCAST, CORPORATE HUMANITY, INTERVIEWS GUESTS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR ON HUMANITARIAN AID

Experts Across Disciplines Examine Immigration and Border Governance at Multinational Symposium

IIHA ALUMNUS HOSTS WEBINAR ADAPTING FOR IMPACT: ACHIEVING HUMANITARIAN IMPACT DESPITE POLITICAL AND HUMANITARIAN CHALLENGES

BRONX, NY – FORDHAM UNIVERSITY’S INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS FINALIZES MoU WITH IOM – UN MIGRATION AGENCY AND NAIF ARAB UNIVERSITY FOR SECURITY SCIENCES (NAUSS), SAUDI ARABIA

Martine van der Does of the IIHA is Training to Heal a Broken World

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  • November 2025

  • Wed 19
    November 19, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    The Future of Humanitarian Aid I Jamie McGoldrick

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    REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR HERE  

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  • December 2025

  • Thu 11
    December 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    3. MSHS Information Session

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    This session is for those who are interested in learning more about the MSHS program. If you have registered for the information session and plan on attending, please check your email for a link to join soon.

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  • January 2026

  • Wed 14
    January 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    IDHA 62 Information Session

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    This session is for those who are interested in learning more about the IDHA 61 program. If you have registered for the information session and plan on attending, please check your email for a link to join soon.

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  • Wed 28
    January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    Conversations with Humanitarians: Bernard Wiseman of the IIHA & MSF/Doctors Without Borders

    2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY

    REGISTER HERE FOR EVENT *If you experience any difficulty accessing the registration form, feel free to contact s.l.egan@fordham.edu for help.

    FREE
  • February 2026

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    February 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Fordham University Government, Law, and Service Career Fair

    McShane

    Event Details:  When: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Where: Fordham University (Rose Hill campus in Bronx, NY) Why attend: Network with organizations within the Humanitarian Field Who may attend: Humanitarian Studies Students; […]

    FREE
  • Sat 7
    Child holding a painting that he created. His face is covered. It depicts him and his family waiting to cross the border.
    February 7 - April 10

    Painting the Border: A Child’s Voice Exhibit

    Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

    Previous Refuge Gallery Exhibits Introduction and about Refuge Gallery The Refuge Gallery serves as a venue for exhibitions of artistic work relating to humanitarian and social justice issues. Using art […]

    FREE
  • Thu 12
    February 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    IDHA 62 Information Session

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    This session is for those who are interested in learning more about the IDHA 61 program. If you have registered for the information session and plan on attending, please check your email for a link to join soon.

    FREE
  • Thu 12
    February 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Humanitarian Careers Pannel

    206 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York City, New York 10023, United States

    REGISTER HERE FOR EVENT   Event Details:  When: Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Where: 206 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York City, New York 10023, United States Why attend: Take the opportunity to connect with your favorite organizations in the Humanitarian Field Who may attend: Fordham Students & Alumni, IIHA Students […]

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  • Wed 18
    February 18 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

    Yoga At The IIHA

    Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs 2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY, United States

    Please read! Aid Yoga is an all-levels yoga class designed to teach students about stretching and relaxation poses and how to use these skills on and off the mat. Yoga is a physical practice that goes beyond teaching students how to move according to their comfort zones. This kind of workout teaches students how to regain […]

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    March 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    IDHA 62 Information Session

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    This session is for those who are interested in learning more about the IDHA 62 program. If you have registered for the information session and plan on attending, please check your email for a link to join soon.

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  • Wed 25
    March 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Promoting and Protecting Parenting During the Climate Crisis

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    March 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

    Conversations with Humanitarians: Thomas Hollywood, Good Shepherd Volunteers

    2546 Belmont Ave, Bronx, NY

    REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE  

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Holly Curtis

Assistant Provost for Corporate Relations at Fordham University

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Holly Curtis is an accomplished education leader, currently serving as the Assistant Provost for Corporate Relations at Fordham University. In this role, she fosters partnerships between academia and industry, driving innovative collaborations and advancing strategic goals. Prior to this, Holly was the Chief of Staff at Ascend Public Charter Schools, where she oversaw strategic planning for one of New York’s largest charter networks, and she also led MBA Admissions at NYU Stern School of Business.
With a strong background in strategic leadership, education management, program development, and recruitment, Holly’s career began in international development with Pencils of Promise in Laos. Her work there shaped her expertise in strategic planning and talent development.

Holly holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a BA in International Political Economy from Fordham University. She is deeply committed to advancing diversity and inclusion, and is a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). She is also an alumna of NYU’s Global Inclusive Leadership Management Institute.

Martine van der Does

Helen Hamlyn Humanitarian Fellow and Global Program Director

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Martine van der Does is a Dutch humanitarian expert with over 20 years of international experience in humanitarian action, diplomacy, policy and education. With a background in architecture, she started her career working on humanitarian shelter at Delft University of Technology before moving into field operations with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as a Construction Logistician.

In 2010, Martine joined the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she has held various policy, coordination and diplomatic positions, including assignments in Afghanistan and Jordan. She has also worked for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Myanmar, focusing on protection and water and habitat programmes in remote areas. From Amman, Jordan, she served as Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Netherlands Government, covering humanitarian developments and crises across the Middle East. Martine continues her work with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Strategic Policy Advisor on Humanitarian Affairs.

Alongside her work with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Martine has been involved with Fordham University’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA) for over 15 years. Since 2024, she has been involved as the Helen Hamlyn Humanitarian Fellow at the IIHA, where she has also held the role of Global Program Director, contributing to the development and delivery of international humanitarian education and training programmes. She has also served as Course Director of the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) and lectures at Fordham University and Delft University of Technology.

Martine holds a Master of Science in Architecture from Delft University of Technology and a Master of Arts in International Humanitarian Action from Fordham University.

She co-hosts Corporate Humanity, a podcast produced by Fordham University’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs. 

Academic Background

Master of Science in Architecture (MSc) and Master of Arts in International Humanitarian Action (MIHA) and IDHA 24 

With the IIHA since: 2008

Current courses: IDHA and non-academic courses

In my free time I enjoy: Outside of work, Martine is a passionate cyclist and runner who enjoys endurance sports and ultraraces. She is also a qualified sports massage therapist. 

“In a world you can be anything, be kind to yourself and the people you work for and with. ”