Montclair State University

April 19
2004

In this issue:	- Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out What's Happening.	- President Cole meets with the campus community this week. See Announcements.
In this issue:	- Actor, filmmaker and philanthropists to receive honorary degrees. This and more in News.	- Do you know the answer to the Trivia Contest? You can win a free meal at the Red Hawk Diner.

The Department of Theatre and Dance will present DanceWorks 2004 in Memorial Auditorium April 22-24 at 8 p.m.; April 23 at 1 p.m.; and April 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15; $12 for senior citizens and $8 for students with valid ID. Under the artistic direction of Lori Katterhenry, the Dance Repertory Company's DanceWorks features works by guest choreographers, faculty, alumni and students. The late Alwin Nikolais choreographed the exciting and innovative "Tensile Involvement" (pictured above) in 1953 and it has stood the test of time, filling the stage with line, color, light and movement. Other performances include "Diet Coke Can Save Your Life," choreographed by Alexandra Beller, artistic director of Alexandra Beller Dance. The dance, made possible by a grant from Dance USA and the National College Choreography Initiative, was choreographed in conjunction with "The Body Talks," an on-campus project that explores the concept of body image and its effects on our culture. Nancy Lushington, co-artistic director of DanceWorks 2004, will present a ballet, "Diagonal Exchange," and MSU dance professor Maxine Steinman will present the whimsical "Playing with Vivaldi." For tickets, call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.

Montclair State marks 10-year anniversary of University status
The two-toned blue cover of the 1994 Montclair State yearbook, La Campana, asks, "Where do we go from here?" It was April 27 of that year that Montclair State went from a college to university, marking more than just a change in nomenclature--the event would take a prominent place in Montclair's State history and provide a foundation for the University's future. (Full Story)

Bell tower symbolizes University's past and future
You see it on buses and billboards. You hear it every day. It has become synonymous with Montclair State University, especially over the past 10 years. It is the bell tower of College Hall. Learn about the history of the bell tower and how it will be an integral part of the University's future. (Full Story)

1994-2004: Highlights of the past decade
It's hard to believe its been 10 years since Montclair State achieved university status. Take a look at some of the milestones of the past decade. (Full Story)

Carmen Berra to throw out first pitch
to celebrate softball stadium opening
The official opening of new softball stadium will be celebrated Tuesday, April 20, just prior to the start of the Red Hawks conference doubleheader against Kean University. (Full Story)

Conference examines future of Italian
and Italian-American business
The School of Business and the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America is sponsoring a free business conference that will explore the future of Italian and Italian-American business. (Full Story)

A trip down Memory Lane...

These photos appear in the 1994 LaCampana, the year Montclair State became Montclair State University. Pictured right, Richardson Hall was the home to the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. After gaining university status, the names of the schools also changed. Richardson is now home to the College of Science and Mathematics; the School of Professional Studies became the College of Education and Human Services; the School of Fine and Performing Arts became the School of the Arts; the School of Humanities and Social Sciences became a college; and the School of Business Administration dropped Administration from its name. At left, students from a decade ago stand on line to register. Today they go online.

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