Visit the Red Hawk in the hard hat
Keep an eye on the progress of the University's construction projects
by logging on to the University's Web
site and clicking on Rocky the Red Hawk in his hard hard. From the
new residence halls to the utility lines, all the construction projects
represent improvements to the campus.
Construction always causes some inconvenience, but the end result will be a bigger, better campus with many benefits. Meanwhile, efforts are being made to keep the work moving quickly, minimize inconveniences and keep the campus safe.
Visit Rocky in his hard hat often, and watch the construction and improvement projects progress.
Board News
At its June 13 meeting, the Board
of Trustees approved 34 faculty appointments, 17 professional/managerial
staff appointments, 13 professional staff reappointments, 119 managerial
staff reappointments, two leaves of absence and emeritus status to Gerhard
Lang of Psychology. At its July 18 meeting, 24 faculty appointments, seven
professional/managerial staff appointments, one faculty tenure, one leave
of absence, a presidential salary adjustment and emeritus status to Chaim
Zemach of Music were approved.
The next Board meeting is Sept. 12.
University loses friend, colleague
The campus community lost a dear friend, colleague and alumnus Aug. 7
with the passing of Irwin "Irv" Gawley '49 '59 M.A.
As
a student Irv was a member of Kappa Delta Pi and president of Phi Lamda
Pi, a member of the Photography and Science clubs, and Players.
He became a member of the chemistry faculty in 1956 and, during his 32-year
career, served as chair of the Science Department, the first dean of what
is now the College of Science and Mathematics, and vice president for
Academic Affairs. He retired in 1988 but remained active in the Alumni
Association and the Association of Retired Montclairites.
"Irv provided strong, steady leadership to Academic Affairs as the institution was evolving from a teachers college into a comprehensive university and through a period of significant growth during the '70s," said Provost Richard Lynde. "He will be remembered for, among many things, the integrity that characterized his interactions with colleagues and his colorful bow ties."
G&T Program offers new courses
Among the new course offerings at Montclair State University’s Academically
Gifted and Talented Youth Programs this fall is "Let’s Make
an iMovie!"
Budding filmmakers in grades 7 to 11 will use the latest in digital photography
and MSU computer labs to learn how to create their own music video, film
their own comedy, thriller, murder mystery, commercial or documentary.
You can expect the unexpected from the Gifted and Talented Program, now
in its 21st year of enhancing horizons in gifted education for students
in grades 1 to 11.
Among a feast of more than 60 offerings this semester are courses in physics,
math, algebra, biology, geometry, creative writing, chemistry, archaeology,
computers and more. Other new courses this semester include "Philosophy
is for Young People" and "A Potpourri of Art."
The fall semester begins Oct. 5 and 6, and continues through Dec. 14 and
15. All courses are offered on Saturdays and Sundays unless otherwise
specified.
"The common wisdom says that parents of academically gifted children
have nothing to worry about," said Program Director Richard Taubald.
"But parents know, and Montclair State knows, that rearing exceptionally
bright children is far from easy. While each child is wonderfully unique,
many parents share a number of concerns. You want your students' exceptional
promise to grow through stimulation and challenge. You want them to benefit
from advanced courses and subjects that many schools don't offer. You
think about the social aspects of life, too, the friendships and fun that
should be part of growing up. MSU's programs for academically gifted youngsters
address all of these concerns, in a stimulating and enjoyable environment."
Classes for first through third grade are offered from 8:45 a.m. to 10
a.m. and 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on either Saturday or Sunday. Applicants
should be above grade level in reading or math and have a written recommendation
from a teacher, principal or psychologist. The cost of each course is
$275. A child may choose one or two classes.
Students in grades 4-11 register for two courses: one in the verbal area
and one in the quantitative/science areas. Courses, held on either Saturday
or Sunday, start at 8:45 a.m. Each class lasts 75 minutes with a 15-minute
break between classes. Students take both of their courses on either Saturday
or Sunday. Applicants should be in the 95th percentile on a tested area
of the standardized achievement test administered locally in the schools
OR in the upper five percent of their class in academic performance. Tuition
is $550 for two courses or one double period lab.
Application deadline for all programs is Friday, Sept. 20. An Open House
will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9:30 a.m. in
Room 120, Richardson Hall. For more information, call 4104.
The Gifted Program recognizes that academically gifted young people have
special needs, ranging from challenging academic work to a distinct emotional
support system. To meet those needs, POGO (Parents of Gifted Offspring)
was established more than a decade ago by a group of concerned parents
to provide opportunities to meet and discuss those and related issues.
Led by experts in the field of gifted education and child and adolescent
psychology, POGO seminars take place while students are in class and generally
last an hour. All parents of gifted students--not just those whose children
are enrolled in the Program--are invited to participate in the free seminars.
For more information on the Gifted Programs, or the POGO seminars, call
4104 or visit the MSU Gifted
Program Web site to view and download the fall brochure and registration
form.