In the
Galleries
Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and Saturday 11 a.m.-4
p.m. For more information, call 973-655-5113.
University Gallery:
Through Feb. 23: "4NYPAINTERS," abstract and neo-abstract expressionist
works by New York artists Brenda Goodman, Sharon Horvath, Lisa Sigal and
Erica Svec.
April 4-May 3: "Global Images: International Travel Photography
by MSU Faculty and Staff."
Gallery One:
No artwork is on display.
Theater
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For more information about the following performances, call the Box Office
at 973-655-5112.
Feb. 13, 14 and 16: "The Vagina Monologues." 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 8 p.m. Feb. 16, McEachern Recital Hall. Presented by the Women's Center. Tickets: $10 students; $15 staff and faculty in advance; $20 at the door. All proceeds will be donated to charities that work to end violence against women. For more information, call 973-655-5114.
Feb. 15: "Echoes of Women." Poetry, monologues and stories about women's lives. Directed by student Brooke Campbell, a volunteer in the Women's Center. 12:30-1:45 p.m., Howard Fox Studio Theatre.
Feb. 21-24, 28, March 1-2. Thorton Wilder's "Our Town." 8 p.m. Feb. 21-23, 28, March 1-2; 2 p.m. Feb. 24; 1 p.m. March 1, Memorial Auditorium.
March 10: "MacHomer--The Simpsons Do MacBeth!" A smash hit around the world. Rick Miller does more than 50 Simpsons voices in a performance of Shakespeare's Scottish play in which Homer plays Macbeth, Barney is Macduff and Mr. Burns is King Duncan. 3 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $20.
March 15: "Russian-American Kids Circus." This breathtaking spectacle--performed entirely by boys and girls ages 6 to 16--is an acrobatic extravaganza. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.
March 22: "The Big Adventures of Stuart Little." All the charm,
wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original are captured in this enchanting
musical adaptation of the endearing classic about a mild-mannered mouse
named Stuart. For ages 3-8. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.
Music
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For more information about the following events, call the Music Department
at 973-655-4296 or browse the Department's Web site at www.montclair.edu/pages/music/music.html.
Feb. 8: Don Byron with the Bang on a Can All-Stars. Part classical ensemble, part rock band, part jazz sextet--the music they create is fresh, vivid and ground breaking. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $20.
March 8: Janis Ian and Olympia's Daughters. Janis Ian's career began at age 15 with the controversial hit, "Society's Child." Seventeen albums, three Grammy Awards, several number one hits around the world and a life-long struggle with the FBI later, Ian is known as one of the most talented and enduring singer/songwriters in American music history. Olympia's Daughters is an a capella ensemble directed by Penny Gnesin. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $20.
April 12: New Jersey High School Orchestral Festival. 8-3 p.m., Life Hall, Student Center and McEachern Music Building. For more information, call Kathleen Reddington at 973-655-7346.
Dance [back
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For information about dance events, call the Box Office at 973-655-5114
unless noted otherwise.
March 21-24: Dance Collage. 8 p.m. March 21-23; 2 p.m. March 24, Life Hall, Room 123.
April 25-28: Danceworks 2002. A celebration of dance performed by Montclair State dancers and choreographed by guest artists, faculty and student choreographers. 8 p.m. April 25-27; 1 p.m. April 26; 2 p.m. April 28, Memorial Auditorium.
Lectures/Workshops [back
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Art Forum Lecture Series. 2-3:50 p.m., Calcia Hall, room 135.
Sponsored by Fine Arts. For more information about the speakers, go to
the Art
Forum Lecture Series Web Site.
Feb. 7: Noritoshi Hirakawa, photographer
Feb. 14: Margaret Evangeline, abstract painter
Feb. 21: Christopher Felver, filmmaker and photographer
Feb. 28: Stella Bugbee, graphic designer and principal of HONEST,
a design firm
March 7: Wouter Dam, Dutch ceramist
March 21: Richmond Burton, painter
March 28: Leslie Lerner, painter
April 4: Joan Banach, painter
April 11: To be announced
April 18: Katherine Bowling, painter
April 25: Bruce Sinofsky, documentary filmmaker
Stress Management Workshop. Presenters include Chief Paul Cell
of University Police, who will speak about University security measures;
Helen Matusow-Ayres, dean of Students, who will speak about the University
Crisis Management Team; and Todd Weinman of Counseling and Psychological
Services, who speak about stress management. To attend, call Marie Looney
at 4398 or e-mail her at looneym@mail.montclair.edu.
Feb. 5: 9-10:30 a.m., Student Center, Room 411.
Feb. 7: 12:30-2 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom A.
Feb. 14: 2-3:30 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom C.
Feb. 4: "Stolen Legacy: The Future of the African Past" by
Fabanwo Aduana, master of Medu Netcher, hieroglyphics of Kemet (ancient
Egypt.) 7:30-9 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178. Co-sponsored by African-American
Studies and the Organization of Students for African Unity.
Feb. 5: "Mummies and Tomb Texts from Ancient Peru," an illustrated lecture by Gary Urton, professor, Department of Anthropology, Colgate University. 8 p.m., Dickson Hall, Brantl Lecture Hall. Urton's talk will be about the recent discovery of a site in northern Peru where 220 mummy bundles were found. Sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America, Northern New Jersey Society and Montclair State's Center for Archaeological Studies.
Feb. 7: "Opening Doors in Cuba: Impressions and Possibilities for
Exchange" by Edwin M. Lamboy of Spanish and Italian. 3:30 p.m., Global
Education Center. Part of the Tea and Talk Lecture Series sponsored by
Global Education.
Feb. 19: "Optimal Pricing of Biodiverse Natural Resources," a School of Business Brown Bag Research Seminar by Phil LeBel of Economics and Finance. 12:30 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 423. For more information, call 973-655-7448.
Feb. 19: Celebration of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity. Guest speaker Susan Sturm, professor of law at Columbia University, will raise questions about affirmative action as a long-term strategy for pursuing equity and efficacy in education and employment. Lecture will be held in the Student Center Ballrooms immediately following the flag-raising at noon in front of the Student Center. Sponsored by the President's Commission on Affirmative Action. For more information, call Tina Jacobowitz, commission chair, at 7191.
Feb. 20: "Shifting the Balance: The Impact of Terrorism on World Order." Guest speakers: David C. Speedie, chair of the International Peace and Security Division of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Col. Thomas McShane, chairman of the U.S. Army War College. Speedie oversees the Carnegie Corporation's grantmaking strategies focused on a better understanding of diplomatic relations and security threats in the post-Cold War era. McShane is a faculty instructor for national security and legal issues. An Army lawyer, he served overseas in Korea, Italy, Germany and in Gulf War. Sponsored by the Global Education Center and Overseas Neighbors, a Montclair community organization. This is the first in a series of programs for the campus community to discuss and analyze the complex issues raised in the aftermath of Sept. 11. This year's University Day event, scheduled for March 20, will address "Central Asian Relations with the World: Historical, Religious and Contemporary Dimensions."
Feb. 28: "Beauty and the Beast," a discussion about what women endure for beauty. 12:30-1:45 p.m., Student Center, Room 411-412. Sponsored by the Women's Center with CAPS, International Services, Campus Recreation and Wellness Education.
March 1: "The Next Step Toward Women's Equality," film and discussion in celebration of Women's History Month. 12:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 417.
March 4: Panel discussion on international reproduction rights with representatives from the Center for Reproductive Law and Policy in New York. 2-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178. Sponsored by the Women's Center.
March 5: "Women Entering the World of Politics: Breaking Through Barriers" by Assemblywoman Rose Heck (R-Bergen). 12:30-2 p.m., Student Center, Rooms 411-414. Sponsored by the Women's Center and the Student Leadership Programs.
March 7: "Mocktail Party and Date Rape Drugs," a discussion. 12:30-1:45 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. Sponsored by the Women's Center and Wellness Education.
March 18: Opening celebration of the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, featuring keynote speaker Vivian Paley, a renowned early childhood teacher and author of several books. She is the recipient of the 1987 Erikson Institute Award and was named a MacArthur Fellow in 1989. 4-6 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. For more information, call 973-655-5407.
March 18: "Women, Peace and Patriotism," a presentation on Jane Addams and Lucia Ames Mead and their efforts to make Kant's theory of perpetual peace a reality, 1915-1935, by Dorothy Rogers of Humanities and Social Sciences. 7:30 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178. Sponsored by the Women's Center.
March
21: "Writing About Women and International Political Concerns"
by visiting professors Nawal El Saadawi (pictured left) and Lidia Falcon.
2-5 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178. Sponsored by the Women's Center and
Women's Studies.
April 10: "Finding Your Creative Voice as a Woman," with Jessica Custer, peer educator at the Women's Center. 5-6:15 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.
April 23: "Owning Your Anger," a workshop by Judith Pekanyande, peer educator, the Women's Center. 12:30-1:45 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.
Computer Training
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Register for the following computer training courses online at http://edtech.montclair.edu
or call 5449. Please arrive five minutes prior to the start of the session.
F=Faculty, S=Staff, FMP=Family Members Program. A valid MSU identification
card is required to register.
Feb. 4: Introduction to FrontPage. 1-4 p.m., College Hall,
Room 123. F/S/FMP.
Feb. 4: WebCT for Students. 1-2:30 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 213. F.
Feb. 5: Using E-mail. 1-4 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 211. F/S/FMP.
Feb. 6: Introduction to Access. 1-4 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 213. F/S/FMP.
Feb. 6: Blackboard for Students. 2-3:30 p.m., College Hall, Room 213.
F.
Feb. 7: Introduction to Word. 9 a.m.-noon, Dickson Hall, Room 182. F/S/FMP.
Feb. 7: WebCT Migration. 10-11 a.m., College Hall, Room 123. F/S.
Feb. 7: Introduction to Excel. 1-4 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 211. F/S/FMP.
Feb. 7: Blackboard for Instructors. 1:30-4:30 p.m., College Hall, Room
123. F/S.
Feb. 8: Using Blackboard: Using Discussion Boards to Increase
Collaboration. 9 a.m.- noon, College Hall, Room 123. F/S.
Feb. 11: WebCT for Students. 2-3:30 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 213. F.
Feb. 13: WebCt: Student Account and Enrollment. 10 a.m.-noon, College
Hall, Room 123. F/S.
Feb. 13: Introduction to the PC and Windows. 10 a.m.-noon,
Dickson Hall, Room 182. F/S/FMP.
Feb. 13: Introduction to Meeting Maker. 1-4 p.m., Partridge
Hall, Room 213. F/S/FMP.
Feb. 13: Blackboard for Students. 1-2:30 p.m., College Hall, Room 123. F.
Feb. 14: Intermediate Word. 9 a.m.-noon, Dickson Hall, Room 182. F/S/FMP.
Feb. 14: WebCT Migration. 10-11 a.m., College Hall, Room 123. F/S.
Feb. 14: Real Presenter. 1:30-4:30 p.m., College Hall, Room 123. F/S.
Feb. 15: Digital Video. 9 a.m.-noon, College Hall, Room 123. F/S.
Feb. 18: Introduction to Publisher. 1-4 p.m., College Hall, Room 123. F/S/FMP.
Feb. 18: WebCT for Students. 3-4:30 p.m., Partridge Hall,
Room 213. F.
On "Carpe Diem" [back to top]
"Carpe Diem" airs at noon on Cablevision Channel 6 and at 9 p.m. on Comcast Channel 57.
Feb. 5: The Bergen Record's Alfred Doblin, editorial page editor, and reporter Herb Jackson discuss what to expect from New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey. Produced by William Berlin of Political Science; directed by student Ray Perez.
Feb. 12: "The H2O (Highlands to Ocean) Fund." H2O Manager Sally Siddiqi talks about the fund that works to conserve the drinking water and natural resources of New Jersey. Produced by William Berlin of Political Science; directed by student Ray Perez.
Feb. 19: Dr. Leon Smith discusses infectious diseases, antibiotics vs. vaccines as treatment and prevention. Produced by William Berlin of Political Science; directed by student Stacey Weaver.
Feb. 26: A National Music Council Special: Leslie Faerstein and Sean
Altman of Musicians on Call describe the therapeutic effects of music,
and their efforts to bring music into hospitals. Produced by David Sanders
of Broadcasting; directed by student Stacey Weaver; hosted by student
Maureen Paonessa.
Sports [back
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Only home games are listed. For a complete sports schedule, call Athletics
at 973-746-6258.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Feb. 16: The College of New Jersey. 4 p.m.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Feb. 4: Manhattanville. 7 p.m.
Feb. 16: The College of New Jersey.
2 p.m.
WRESTLING
Feb. 6: Springfield. 7 p.m.
BASEBALL
March 19: DeSales University. 3 p.m.
March 22: Rensselaer Polytech. 2 p.m.
March 23: SUNY-Cortland. 1 p.m.
March 24: SUNY-Cortland. Noon.
March 26: Wilmington (De.) College. 3 p.m.
March 30: New Jersey City University. 11:30 a.m.
April 4: Rowan University. 3:30 p.m.
April 9: Eastern Connecticut. 4 p.m.
April 12: Rutgers-Camden. 3:30 p.m.
April 13: Rutgers-Newark. Noon.
April 18: Richard Stockton. 3:30 p.m.
April 26: The College of New Jersey. 3:30 p.m.
April 30: Johns Hopkins University. 7 p.m.
May 7: York College (Pa.) 3:30 p.m.
May 10: Ithaca College 7 p.m.
May 11: Bridgewater (Mass.) State. 4 p.m.
May 12: York College. 2 p.m.
SOFTBALL
March 22: Muhlenberg. Noon. SUNY-Cortland. 2 p.m.
March 23: Ithaca. Noon. Bridgewater. 2 p.m.
March 28: Caldwell. 2 p.m.
March 30: Richard Stockton. 1 p.m.
April 6: Rowan University. 1 p.m.
April 10: FDU-Madison. 3 p.m.
April 13: Kean University. 1 p.m.
April 21: Bloomfield. 1 p.m.
April 27: Ramapo College. 1 p.m.
MEN'S LACROSSE
March 16: Neumann. 1 p.m.
March 19: New York Maritime. 3:30 p.m.
March 28: DeSales University. 7 p.m.
April 6: City College of New York. 1 p.m.
April 13: SUNY-Farmingdale. 2 p.m.
April 20: USMMA. 1 p.m.
WOMEN'S LACROSSE
March 23: Messiah. 1 p.m.
March 30: Rowan University. 6:30 p.m.
April 2: Lycoming. 4 p.m.
April 13: Kean University. 11 a.m.
April 18: Adelphi. 4 p.m.
MEN'S TENNIS
March 20: Manhattanville. 3:30 p.m.
March 28: NJIT. 3:30 p.m.
April 4: Rutgers-Newark. 3:30 p.m.
April 13: Caldwell College. 1 p.m.
April 20: New Paltz. 1 p.m.
GOLF
April 15: MSU Classic at Crestmont Country Club, West Orange.
OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
March 23: MSU Invitiational 9 a.m.
And more [back
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Board of
Trustees meetings.
4:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 419
Feb. 14
April 11
June 13
July 18
Feb. 5: Blood drive. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom B. Sponsored by Student Leadership Programs, Wellness Education and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. Bring a picture I.D. and eat before donating. For more information, call Rick Brown at 4404.
Feb. 26: Study Abroad Fair for Graz, Austria. Exchange students from Graz and Montclair State students who have studied in Graz will give presentations. 12:30-2 p.m., Global Education Center. For more information, call Tracy Hogan at 973-655-4483.
March 1: Theater Day. Recruitment event for prospective theater students. 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Life Hall. For more information, call Kathleen Reddington at 973-655-7346.
March 18: Seventh annual Presidential Achievement Awards for Women Students Reception. 2 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.
March 26: Women's Chocolate and Song, the third Annual Women's Coffeehouse. 7-10 p.m., Student Center, Rathskellar. Sponsored by the Women's Center, Student Activities and the Student Leadership Program.
April 2: Wellness Fair. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. Sponsored by the Women's Center, Wellness Education and the Student Leadership Programs.
April 4: Career Fair. More than 60 employers from various Fortune 500 companies and organizations will speak to students about job opportunities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms. Sponsored by Career Development. For more information, call Robyn Curry at 973-655-7612.
April 8-12: Disability Awareness Days. For more information, call Elaine Fine at 973-655-7361.
April 10: MSU Squares. Montclair State's own version of the popular television game show, Hollywood Squares. 7 p.m., Blanton Hall.
April 16: Feminist Career Fair. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Center, Rooms 411-414. Sponsored by the Women's Center, Career Services, Women's Studies and International Studies.
April 25: Take Your Daughter to Work Day.
April 26: Dance Day. For prospective students interested in dance. 8:30
a.m.-3 p.m., Life Hall. For more information, call Kathleen Reddington
at 973-655-7346.
Ongoing
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Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings held 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Newman
Catholic Center. Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Center.
Feminist Freespace. Conversation in an informal environment. Refreshments
served. 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Student Center, Room 420.
Sponsored by the Women's Center.
Food for Thought: Exploring Body Image and Eating Issues. Facilitied
by psychologists from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Thursdays,
5-6 p.m., Women's Center Library, Student Center, Room 420.
Mass. Sundays, 11 a.m., Russ Hall, Kops Lounge; 6:30 p.m., Newman
Center.
Yoga and Relaxation. 1-2 p.m. Mondays, Student Center, Room 419.
(Class will be held in Room 417 Feb. 4.) Sponsored by the Women's Center.
Yogi Berra Museum
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Admission to the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center is $4 for adults;
$2 for children and students. Programs are free with admission (unless
otherwise noted). Hours are Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For information,
call 973-655-2378 or visit www.yogiberramuseum.org.
Through Feb. 21: "Hank Greenberg: Hero for the Ages," a tribute to one of baseball's greatest stars. In commemoration of Greenberg's 90th birthday, the Museum will present an exhibition of rare memorabilia from his life. Greenberg was one of the greatest Jewish players in Major League history and a World War II hero. The display will include artifacts celebrating the career of the Detroit Tigers icon, including the "Sultan of Swat" crown presented to Greenberg in 1938 when he hit 58 home runs.