5/13/2002
What's Happening

In the Galleries

Lectures

Computer Training

On "Carpe Diem"

And More

Ongoing

Yogi Berra Museum

 

In the Galleries
Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 973-655-5113.

University Gallery:
Through May 17:
B.F.A. Exhibition. Includes works by Alan Alejo, Beata Bialoskorski, Sarah Commerford, Thomasine Cardone, Laura Depito, Rei Hernandez, Jerry Paffendorf, Scott Severino, Casey Szeliga and Urzula Trudnos.

Gallery One:
Through May 31: Gravestone Rubbings, an art history exhibit.
June 7-28:
Ceramics.

Lectures and Workshops

May 15: "Helping Computer Users Help Themselves: Using Web-based Discussion Forums as a Source of Information and Support," a brownbag conversation with Housen Maratouk, the new Technology Coordinator in Education and Human Services. He will lead a conversation based on his experience as the managing editor of several online sites, including a hardware and software review site called Sharky Extreme. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., College Hall, Room 123. (Click here to register.)

May 15: Separation and Loss Forum. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dickson Hall. Keynote: "The Effects of Separation and Loss on Children in Placement" by Anthony D'Urso of Psychology. Sponsored by Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Jersey, Inc. For more information, call 973-410-9410.


Computer Training   [back to top]

Register for the following computer training courses online at http://edtech.montclair.edu or call 973-655-5449. Please arrive five minutes prior to the start of the session. All classes take place in College Hall, Room 123 unless noted otherwise. A valid MSU identification card is required to register.
May 13: Introduction to FrontPage. 1-4 p.m.
May 14: WebCT: Migration. 10-11 a.m.
May 15: Introduction to Meeting Maker. 9 a.m.-noon. Partridge Hall, Room 213.
May 16: Intermediate Word. 1-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 182.
May 20: Introduction to Publisher. 1-4 p.m.
May 21: WebCT: Migration. 1-2 p.m.
May 22: Introduction to Access. 9 a.m.-noon, Partridge Hall, Room 213.
May 23: Introduction to Excel. 1-4 p.m. Partridge Hall, Room 213.
May 23: Blackboard for Instructors. 1:30-4:30 p.m.
May 24: Using Discussion Boards to Increase Collaboration. 9 a.m.-noon.
May 29: Intermediate Access. 9 a.m.-noon. Partridge Hall, Room 213.
May 30: Intermedicate Excel. 1-4 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 123.
May 30: Blackboard: Creating Quizzes. 1:30-4:30 p.m.
May 31: Blackboard for Instructors. 9 a.m.-noon.

Financial Records System Training. All classes are held in College Hall, Room 310. To register or for more information, call Marlene Kolesar at 973-655-7373.
May 14: FRS Inquiry and Approval. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
May 17: FRS Online Requisitioning. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Requisitioners are required to attend the May 14 and May 17 classes.
May 22: FRS Workshop. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.


On "Carpe Diem"   [back to top]

"Carpe Diem," the award-winning half-hour television show produced by broadcasting students, airs Mondays at 5 p.m. on Cablevision (Bergen County), Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Comcast channel 57, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. on Cablevision (Morris County and Paterson), Thursdays at 3 p.m. on Cablevision (Oakland, Clifton, Teaneck and Pompton); and Fridays at 8:30 p.m. on Clifton Cable channels 19 and 71.

Week of May 13: "TV Advertising: The Truth Behind the Message" analyzes how ads are created, what attracts attention, and keeping up with trends in consumer consciousness. Features Paul Scipione of Marketing. Produced by Eleanor Aguilar and Rita Tussinger, directed by Eric Discher and hosted by Eleanor Aguilar.

Week of May 20: "Shady Rest" is the history of an African-American country club and its most famous golfer, John Shippen, the first African-American golf professional. Features an excerpt from Larry Londino's documentary on Shady Rest and an interview with Thurman Simmons, chairman of the John Shippen Foundation. Producd and hosted by Larry Londino, directed by Valarie Harper.

Week of May 27: "Service Learning." This episode looks at how students at Montclair State and Montclair High School have learned to apply their skills and become involved in the local community through the University's Service-Learning program. Features Jay Mahoney of Management and David Keiser of Curriculum and Teaching. Produced by Bill Berlin; directed by Eric Discher.


And more
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Board of Trustees meetings.
4:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.
June 13
July 18

May 13-16: Center of Pedagogy Spring Faculty Development Series. May 13: Technology -- Elliot Soloway of the University of Michigan, College of Engineering; May 14: Performance-Based Assessment -- Jackie Jones, senior research scientist, Educational Testing Service; May 15: Culturally Responsive Teaching -- Ofelia Garcia, dean, Long Island University School of Education; May 16: Inclusion -- speaker to be announced. All sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be an opportunity to learn more about these topics during two-day workshops the week of June 10. For more information, call Brenda Sheehan at 973-655-7332.

May 24: Commencement. 10:30 a.m., Continental Airlines Arena. A picnic at the Student Center will follow the ceremony.

June 7: A retrospective on photo coverage of Sept. 11. 7:30 p.m., Calcia Hall. Featuring the work of Thomas Franklin of The Record, Aristide Economopoulos of The Star-Ledger and David Handschuh of The New York Daily News.

June 13: MSU Staff Association summer luncheon. Noon-2 p.m., Valley Regencey, Clifton. Cost: $20 per person. Reservation deadline: May 24. For more information, call Claudette at 973-655-4145.

Ongoing   [back to top]

Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings held 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Newman Catholic Center. Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Center.

Mass. Sundays, 11 a.m., Russ Hall, Kops Lounge; 6:30 p.m., Newman Center.

Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center   [back to top]
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.

May 16: A conversation with Roger Kahn, baseball analyst and author of Boys of Summer. Kahn will discuss his years covering the Brooklyn Dodgers, baseball's first integrated team. Copies of Boys of Summer will be available for sale and signing. Admission: $10. Seating is limited. Call for reservations.

June 3: A conversation with Jeffrey Lyons, WNBC film/theater critic and baseball author. Lyons will discuss baseball and the movies, and sign copies of his book, Curveballs and Screwballs, which is available for sale at the museum. Admission: $10. Seating is limited. Call for reservations.

 


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