Police Officer Paul Giardino with the motorcycle donated to University Police by the Passaic County Sheriff's Department.
Motorcycle donated to Police Department
Montclair State became the first university in New Jersey to
have a motorcycle as part of its patrol unit thanks to a donation from
the Passaic County Sheriff's Department.
The bike, a 2000 Honda GoldWing 50th Anniversary edition 1500 cc, was
one of eight motorcycles the Sheriff's Department donated this summer
to local departments to make room for a new fleet.
"We have a close working relationship with the Sheriff's Department,"
said MSU Police Chief Paul Cell. "Sheriff Jerry Speziale was enthusiastic
about helping us start our fleet and we thank him for his assistance and
support."
Cell said the University may receive another donated motorcycle in the
future. Four University officers share patrol duties on the motorcycle.
In addition to being used as a regular patrol vehicle around campus, the
motorcyle also will be used for special events. On Sept. 9, the motorcycle
was part of the motorcade that escorted former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman
to the grand opening celebration of The Village at Little Falls.
"Having this motorcycle has increased the police department's visibility
on campus," said Cell. "We've received positive feedback from
students and faculty. It's been helpful getting around campus, especially
when there are traffic issues. This motorcycle is a valuable new addition
our unit."
Library offers instruction classes
The Reference Department at Sprague Library is offering library instruction
classes for all students, Monday-Saturday. Classes are planned to meet
the specific needs of students, familiarizing them with the library and
assisting with specific research assignments.
Classes include information on the location of material, use of the library’s
catalog, use of appropriate print and electronic resources, how to access
electronic resources from off campus, evaluation and use of Internet sources
and other information requested by faculty members.
All classes are taught by a reference librarian and will meet in Room
110 or in the new electronic classroom, Room 203, where students will
have hands-on experience searching the catalog, electronic resources and
other information available on the Internet.
For more information about library instruction classes, call Pat Sanders
at 973-655-7144.
G&T Program offers something for everyone
Any program that features "Harry Potter," "It's
Greek to Me," "Rocketry and Science" and "Logic, Who
Needs It?" must be enchanted.
MSU's Academically Gifted and Talented Youth Program is, with those courses
and more including "How Did Caesar Say it?" "Experimental
Chemistry," "Physics Phun" and "Introduction to Veterinary
Medicine."
There's something for everyone for students in grades 1 through 11 in
MSU's program, now in its 22nd year of enhancing horizons in gifted education.
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.
The fall semester begins Oct. 4 and 5 and continues through Dec. 13 and
14. 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 Richard Taubald, director of the
program. "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 these
concerns, in a stimulating and enjoyable environment."
For more information about the program, call 973-655-4104 or go to www.montclair.edu/gifted.
Board News
At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Board
of Trustees approved 13 faculty appointments, 15 professional/managerial
staff appointments and one leave of absence without pay.
The Board also passed a resolution authorizing the development of a Children's Center. Click here for the complete resolution.