January 2009
News & Notes
1959 Class Chairs Begin Preparations
for 50th Anniversary Celebration
  
The Class of 1959 will celebrate its 50th anniversary of graduation from Montclair State this spring. Class chair volunteers Rachel (Gerardi) Rossnagel, Arlene (Gibbs) Wacker and Patrick Gallo have already met to set the plans in motion. Members of the golden anniversary class will celebrate on May 21 with an upscale class reception/cocktail party at Montclair State's own University Hall Conference Center. The following day, they will be honored at Montclair State’s 2009 Commencement exercises at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford. Wearing traditional regalia: academic caps and gowns and the “official” anniversary sash, these proud alumni will lead the procession of graduates into the arena. Following Commencement, the Class of 1959 will gather at a luncheon in the formal dining room on campus in their honor. Members of the reunion class will receive information in the mail next month.
PBS NewsHour Story Features Montclair State
Montclair State was featured in a story about the effects of higher costs on higher education on the December 9 broadcast of PBS’s “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.” The segment, titled “Rising Costs, Less Financial Aid Squeezes Students,” explored how public universities are coping with having more students and fewer resources.
Click here to watch the segment.
Emeriti Association Holds Inaugural Meeting
Montclair State's professors emeriti who have formed the Emeriti Association gathered on Nov. 19 for their inaugural meeting. Several alumni are part of the group, which formed to provide opportunities for Association members to maintain professional contact with colleagues in their own and other disciplines; facilitate emeriti contributions to scholarly, education, professional, and community service goals; publicize scholarly, educational, professional, community service activities and the continuing accomplishments of Association members, thus enhancing the reputation of the University; sponsor educational programs, lectures, workshops, and symposia at the University on intellectual, social, and cultural issues of interest to emeriti and the University community; serve as mentors for current faculty and students; and more. To read more and see photos from the inaugural event, click here.
Reception Planned for DC-area Alumni
 A brunch reception will be held for DC-area alumni on Sun., Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at The Washington Center, located at 1333 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC.
Cost is $15 per person.
If you would like to attend or would like more information, please contact Judith Mayo at
973-655-7105 or via e-mail at mayoj@mail.montclair.edu.
Black Alumni Chapter Active Again
The Black Alumni Chapter is regrouping, getting set to become active again and is looking for your help. Many of the original founders of this chartered chapter of the Alumni Association have already received communications from Montclair State's Development Office, and Judith Mayo of the University Advancement team will be following up with telephone calls.
Whether you were a part of this group in the early days or are interested in joining now, the organizers need a way in which to contact you. Please take a moment to complete this brief information form so that we can keep you updated about the many upcoming initiatives and events at MSU. Feel free to contact Mayo at 973-655-7105 or via e-mail at mayoj@mail.montclair.edu.
Other Chapters & Groups on the Rise
The MSU Alumni Online Community is the official home of Montclair State's Alumni Chapters/Groups web pages. Currently there are several active Chapters/Groups. If you haven't already visited the Chapters/Groups pages, click here to see if you are an alumni in a particular regional area where there is a chapter or an affinity group. News, events and photos can be found here as well as a Message Board specific to that group.
The Bergen County Chapter recently sent out a survey and received close to 100 responses answering questions about programming, goals and events. Thanks to all who took the time to participate.
In addition, there are two new groups in the process of garnering members with the hopes of having a presence on the Online Community: Alumni in Law Group and Lacrosse Group. While these groups are in the planning stages, we ask that if you are interested in participating, please e-mail the Alumni Relations office at alumnionline@mail.montclair.edu.
And, if you don't find what you're looking for but have an interest in volunteering to spearhead another Chapter/Group, the Alumni Relations staff can work with you to get the process started.
Alumni Online Community Rockin' After Relaunch
The new, improved MSU Alumni Online Community has been enjoying a surge in participation since its relaunch last month. Our online community includes several innovative social networking features. Below are a few highlights. If you need help, just click on the online tutorial links on your profile page.
Public and Private Profiles. When friends come to find you, why have a boring profile page? Now you can customize your profile page; control the layout, colors, and content of your page to reflect your personality; bring in content from around the web like news feeds, YouTube® videos, Flickr® photos and even your Facebook® badge. Build a page for your friends, other members of the community or for the rest of the world – you control it all.
Blogs and Bookmarking. Been itching to set up your own blog? Now you can in our community. Write posts, automatically notify friends, and subscribe to a blog news feed. We've also added tagging and single-click, popular bookmarking tools, to help you build traffic from your Facebook page or sites like del.icio.us and digg.
Widgets, Gadgets and Feeds. Your profile page can also include content from around the web. Sport the latest Google™ gadgets, content from ESPN®, or the most popular YouTube videos on your profile page. Make it the one place it all comes together for you and your friends.
These features make our online community more interesting and appealing for you and all of our members.
Don't forget to post your latest achievements in the Class Notes section, place an ad in the Classifieds section or add a thread to one of the Message Boards. Alumni of all ages and classes have jumped into the community. Several members of classes from the '40s have posted that they're looking for classmates and friends. One of them could be you! Click here to get started. |
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Thinking about Graduate School? Instant Decision Days Are Back!
Through Jan. 14
There is still time to enroll for Spring '09 classes. Consider our pre-admit option. Click here for the necessary information and to register.
"Art Connections 5," Jan. 15 - Feb. 15; Opening Reception, Jan. 18
Montclair State University’s George Segal Gallery is once again sponsoring Art Connections, its annual fundraising art exhibit. Now in its fifth year, Art Connections has grown from a regional exhibit to one of national scope, and offers artists an excellent opportunity for exposure and sales of their works.
Past Art Connections exhibits have featured works by noted artists such as ceramist Toshiko Takaeshu; painters Julie Hefferman, Bisa Washington, Ben Jones and Cora Cohen; and sculptor Willie Cole. Proceeds from the event support exhibitions at the George Segal Gallery and care of the University’s permanent collection. The opening recepetion will be held Sun., Jan. 18, 2 - 5 p.m. For more information, click here.
Discounted Devils vs. Islanders Tickets Available 
Purchase your discounted tickets to see the New Jersey Devils hit the ice against the NY Islanders on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Prudential Center in Newark. Contact John Tierney at Devils group sales to purchase your tickets. 973-757-6250.
Hit the Ice
This is the perfect time of year for ice skating: outdoors, or in! If you want to stay a bit warmer, head over to Floyd Hall Arena on the Montclair State campus. Members of the MSUAA receive a discount for admission and skates are available for rental. For public skate session schedules and more information, visit www.floydhallarena.com.
Peak Performances at the Kasser Theater in February:
Rebel, Feb. 1
Irregular Pearls
Baroque Music from European Courts & Chambers
Rebel (pronounced Re-bel) performs chamber music from 17th and 18th Century Italy, Germany and France with works by Purcell, Aufscnaiter, Biber, Leclair, Handel and Telemann.
The Investigation, Feb. 5 - 8
American Debut! Urwintore (Rwanda)
(Photo: Keith Pattison)
Peter Weiss' 1965 docudrama, The Investigation, is based on transcripts of the Frankfurt war crimes trial of German citizens for their roles in Auschwitz and is performed by the Rwandan theater company, Urwintore.
As presented by London's Young Vic last season, Michael Billington of the Guardian noted its "shattering power" and urged that this production "should be seen by as many as possible."
Performed in Kinyarwanda with English super titles.
Saudade, Feb. 12 - 15
(photo: Lillian Wu)
Using Indian, African, Polynesian and other dance traditions combined wtih Portuguese fado music, David Roussève's newest work Saudade reflects the melancholic history this is a substantive part of the African-American Diaspora.
Visit www.peakperfs.org/ for curtain times and ticket information.
Joe Torre Book Signing, Feb. 3
Former New York Yankees' manager Joe Torre will be siging copies of his book "The Yankee Years" at The Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center from
7 to 8 p.m.
Cost is $40 which includes book, tax and autograph. Torre will only be signing copies of his book. Due to time restraints, personalizations or photography will not be allowed. Limited availability; re-orders recommended.
Call 973-655-2378 to reserve.
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