9/23/2002
What's Happening

In the Galleries

Theater

Music

Dance

Lectures/Workshops

Computer Training

On "Carpe Diem"

Sports

And More

Ongoing

Yogi Berra Museum

 

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

University Gallery:
Through Oct. 19:
16th-17th Century University Collection. Click here to read more about the collection.
Nov. 11-Dec. 21: "Cycles and Recycles: A Regeneration." Reception: Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m.
Jan. 13-Feb. 25: MSU/Korean faculty exchange.
March-April: "Stuff I Like," a sculpture show curated by Walter Swales.
May: B.F.A. Exhibit.

Gallery One:
Sept. 23-Oct. 12:
Works by Barbara Frey.
November: Italian History Month exhibit.

 

Theater    [back to top]
For more information about the following performances, call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.

Oct. 17-20, 24-26:
Lanford Wilson's "Balm in Gilead." 8 p.m. Oct. 17-19, 24-26; 2 p.m. Oct. 20; 1 p.m. Oct. 25. L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre. Tickets: $15 standard; $12 faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $8 students.

Oct. 18: "Go, Dog, Go!" by the Omaha Theater Company for Young People. Adapted from P.D. Eastman's lovable classic, a Dr. Seuss Beginner Book. Blue dogs, yellow dogs and red dogs travel by boat, car, scooter and unicycle to get to the best dog party ever. For ages 3-9. 6:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

Oct. 25: Franklin live on stage in "Franklin's Class Concert." See Franklin and his pals onstage at the night of the annual school concert as the lovable turtle discovers his own special talent. Based on the Nickelodeon animated television series and the best-selling Scholastic book series. For ages 3-9. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

Nov. 14-17, 21-23: William Inge's "Picnic." 8 p.m. Nov. 14-16, 21-23; 2 p.m. Nov. 17; 1 p.m. Nov. 22. Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15 standard; $12 faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $8 students.

Dec. 6: "The Giving Tree." The Tony Award-winning National Theatre of the Deaf performs Shel Silverstein's classic story of unconditional love in sign language and the spoken word. For all ages. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

Dec. 14-15: The American Repertory Ballet's "The Nutcracker." A lavish new production of the holiday favorite. 1 and 4:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $35, $30 and $25.

Jan. 26: "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" by the Omaha Theater Company for Young People. Adapted from Beverly Cleary's classic novel about Ralph the Mouse and his dream come true. Once a mouse can ride a motorcycle, anything can happen. For ages 7-12. 3 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

Feb. 20-23, 27-March 1: "The Laramie Project" by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theatre Project. 8 p.m. Feb. 20-22, 27-March 1; 2 p.m. Feb. 23; 1 p.m. Feb. 28. L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre. Tickets: $15 standard; $12 faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $8 students.

March 5-6: B.F.A. Workshop. 7 p.m., L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre. Free admission.

March 16: Greg Popovich's Comedy Pet Theatre. Be amazed as cats and dogs perform circus tricks in this Vegas-style indoor circus featuring 16 trained housecats and eight dogs (all rescued from animal shelters). For all ages. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15.

April 3-6, 10-12: William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." 8 p.m. April 3-5, 10-12; 2 p.m. April 6; 1 p.m. April 11. L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre. Tickets: $15 standard; $12 faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $8 students.

May 3: Yass Hakoshima Movement Theatre. Premieres Yoakemai's "Before Dawn." A stimulating program blending physical expression, sculpture and music. Tickets: $25 and $20. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.

 

Music   [back to top]
For more information about the following events, call the Music Department at 4296 or browse the Department's Web site at www.montclair.edu/pages/music/music.html.

Lunchtime Recitals. 1 p.m., McEachern Recital Hall.
Sept. 25: Faculty Recital
Oct. 2: Faculty Recital: Paul Cohen, saxophone; David Witten, piano
Oct. 9: Chamber Recital
Oct. 16: Student Recital, brass
Oct. 30: Student Recital, strings
Nov. 6: Student Recital, percussion
Nov. 13: Student Recital, voice
Nov. 20: Student Recital, piano
Nov. 27: Student Recital, woodwinds
Dec. 4: Collegium Musicum
Dec. 11: Chamber Music

Sept. 29: The Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble. Direct from Russia, this spectacular 60-member ensemble dazzles with beautiful music and tremendous dancing. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25 and $20. Call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.

Oct. 4: ABBA Mania--The Concert. Twenty-one ABBA hits. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25 and $20. Call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.

Oct. 12: Teatro Si's Tango Mundo. A theatrical spectacle featuring Maestro Raul Jaurena and his orchestra, and singer/actress Marga Mitchell and her troupe of dancers. Travel to cabarets in France, Japan, Italy, Buenos Aires and New York while experiencing the traditional tango of long ago and the modern vanguard of the art form. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25 and $20. Call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.

Oct. 19: Anthony Kearns in Concert. Known for his silky, poetic vocals, this original member of the three Irish Tenors presents a solo engagement accompanied by pianist Patrick Healey. From Madison Square Garden to Dublin, Kearns has delivered passionate performances of music that taps into the very soul of Ireland and captivates audiences everywhere. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets, $35, $30 and $25. Call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.

Oct. 26: Rockapella and Harmonytryx. Rockapella is a five-man vocal powerhouse that performs soul, rock, rhythm and blues and jazz. Harmonytryx is a group of six local women who perform a mix of pop, folk and world music. Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25 and $20.

Dec. 4: Band Concert, 8 p.m., Memorial Auditorium.

Dec. 10: Orchestra Concert. 8 p.m., Memorial Auditorium.

Dec. 11: Choir Concert and Chamber Music Recital. 8 p.m., Memorial Auditorium.

Jan. 19: Harry Partch Concert. Newband performs Partch classics: "Daphne of the Dunes," "Castor and Pollux" and "Two Studies on Ancient Greek Scales" as well as works by Dean Drummond and Donald Steven. Tickets: $20 and $15. 7 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.


Dance
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For information about dance events, call the Box Office at 973-655-5112 unless noted otherwise.

Oct. 12: Teatro Si's Tango Mundo. A theatrical spectacle featuring Maestro Raul Jaurena and his orchestra and singer/actress Marga Mitchell and her troupe of dancers. Travel to cabarets in France, Japan, Italy, Buenos Aires and New York while experiencing the traditional tango of long ago and the modern vanguard of the art form. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25 and $20.

Dec. 5-8: Works-A-Foot. Choreography by faculty, students, alumni and guest artists. 8 p.m. Dec. 5-8; 1 p.m. Dec. 6; 2 p.m. Dec. 7-8. Life Hall Dance Studio. Tickets: $8 faculty and staff; $5 students and senior citizens.

Dec. 14-15: The American Repertory Ballet's "The Nutcracker." A lavish new production of the holiday favorite. 1 and 4:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $35, $30 and $25.

March 7: Spirit of Ireland. Champion dancers and world-class musicans playing traditional Celtic instruments. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25 and $20.

March 9: Night in Ukraine. More than 40 Ukrainian and Slavonic performers featuring the Szykryli Dance Ensemble and gypsy violinists, pianists, opera singers, folk singers, balailaikas and bayans. 3:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $25 and $20.

March 20-23: Dance Collage. 8 p.m. March 20-22; 2 p.m. March 23. Life Hall Dance Studio. Tickets: $8 faculty and staff; $5 students and senior citizens.

March 30: The American Repertory Ballet's "Dancing Through the Ceiling." New commissioned ballets by women choreographers including Amy Seiwert's "Monopoly," a brash look at the changing dymanics of traditional male/female relationships in dance and society as a whole. 3:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $30, $25 and $20.

April 25-27: DanceWorks 2003. 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 25-26; 2 p.m. April 27. Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $15 standard; $12 faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; $8 students.


Lectures/Workshops  
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Art Forum Lecture Series. 2-3:50 p.m., Calcia Hall, Room 135. For more information, call Dominique Nahas at 973-655-4338.
Sept. 26: Siona Benjamin, painter
Oct. 3: Chakaia Booker, sculptor
Oct. 10: Peter Rostovsky, painter and installlation artist
Oct. 17: Glenn Goldberg, painter
Oct. 24: Ellen Harvey, painter
Oct. 31: TBA
Nov. 7: Satch Hoyt, visual artist
Nov. 14: Whitfield Lovell, painter and sculptor
Nov. 21: Christian Haye, gallerist
Dec. 5: TBA
Dec. 12: Kevin McCoy, media artists

Montclair State/Montclair Art Museum Public Lecture Series. 6:30 p.m., Montclair Art Museum Auditorium.
Oct. 9: Rona Pondick
Nov. 20: Robert Storr

Career Planning Workshops. Sponsored by Career Development.
--Introduction to Sigi+.
A brief PowerPoint workshop to learn how to get the most from Sigi+, an interactive, computerized guidance system. Morehead Hall, Room 318.
Sept. 23: 2:30-3 p.m.
Oct. 14: 4:30-5 p.m.
Nov. 6: 10:30-11 a.m.
Oct. 30: 2-2:30 p.m.
--Your Career and the Net. Learn to use the Internet effectively for self-assessment and job hunting. Morehead Hall, Room 318.
Oct. 22: 3-4 p.m.
Nov. 14: 2-3 p.m.
--Is Graduate School for You? Learn about the graduate school admissions process. Morehead Hall, Room 334.
Sept. 24: 3-4 p.m.
Oct. 16:
10-11 a.m.
Nov. 7:
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Job Hunting Workshops. Sponsored by Career Development.
--Traditional Resume Preparation. Morehead Hall, Room 334.
Sept. 23: 10-11:30 a.m.
Oct. 3: 5:30-7 p.m.
Oct. 7: 3-4:30 p.m.
Oct. 15: 3-4:30 p.m.
Oct. 31: 5:30-7 p.m.
Nov. 4: 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 14: 5:30-7 p.m.
Nov. 21: 5:30-7 p.m.
Nov. 25: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Dec. 5: 5:30-7 p.m.
--Electronic Resumes. Learn to write and format your resume for faxing, resume scanning systems and e-mail. Morehead Hall, Room 318.
Sept. 25:
10-11 a.m.
Oct. 24:
5-6 p.m.
Nov. 18:
10-11 a.m.
Dec. 4: 10-11 a.m.
--Effective Interviewing Skills. Learn how to answer and ask questions. Morehead Hall, Room 334.
Sept. 19: 2-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 30: 5-6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8: 2-3:30 p.m.
Oct. 17: 5:30-7 p.m.
Oct. 21: 5-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 5: 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 13: 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: 5-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 3: 2-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: 2-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 12: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wise Women Series. Wise women from non-traditional spiritual paths will present programs designed to nurture the spirit and build community. Free. Pre-registration required by calling 5114. Sponsored by the Women's Center.
Oct. 31: "The Spirit of Halloween," a workshop with Stefanie Nagorka. 3-4:15 p.m., Student Center, Room 411-412.
Nov. 13: "Feminine Wisdom Circle," a workship designed to empower women to reach their highest potential utilizing ritual and sacred speaking with the talking stick. Led by Jyoti Chrystal, owner of Starseed Center for Yogi and Shamanism in Montclair. 2-3:30 p.m., location TBA.

Sept. 23: Faculty Forum/Effective Strategies for Online Discussion. Kathy Gainor of Counseling, Human Development and Educational Leadership will talk about her work using Blackboard's built-in discussion board. Noon-1 p.m., College Hall, Room 123. Click here to register.

Sept. 25: Brownbag Lecture: E-books. Susan Amirian, Information Technology instructional designer, will demonstrate the use of handheld readers. Noon-1 p.m., College Hall, Room 123. Click here to register.

Sept. 30: "So You Think They Are Your Friends," a discussion about high-pressure groups, friends, clubs and cults, presented by Father Ronald Stanley. Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Center. 7-9 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom A.

Oct. 1: Mocktail Party and Date Rape Discussion. Sponsored by Wellness Education and the Women's Center. 2:30-3:45 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.

Oct. 2: Self-defense Workshop. Sponsored by University Police and the Women's Center. 1-2 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.

Oct. 3: Tea and Talk: "Views of the Other: America in the Eyes of Europe" by Nancy Tumposky of Curriculum and Teaching, who recently returned from a semester as a Fulbright Scholar in Slovakia, teaching English at the Faculty of Philology of Comenius University in Bratislava. 3:30 p.m., Global Education Center.

Oct. 7: "Victory Over Violence," an interfaith panel discussion. Sponsored by the Women's Center. 7 p.m. location TBA.

Oct. 8: "The Future of Education? Life E-Learning on Your Desktop." With Centra Symposium, Stanford University's Education Program for Gifted Youth can deliver live, instructor-led classes to the desktop of its students. EPGY offers more than 50 online courses to more than 3,000 students using Centra Symposium. Noon-1 p.m., College Hall, Room 123. Click here to register.

Oct. 16: "Journey into Wonder: Reflections on a Chemical Boyhood" by Oliver Sacks, a Margaret and Herman Sokol Science Lecture. As a physician and writer, Sacks is concerned above all with the link between body and mind, and the ways in which the whole person adapts to different neurological conditions. Two of his books, Awakenings and At First Sight were made into popular movies. Awakenings, starring Robert DeNiro and Robin Williams, was nominated for an Oscar. 8 p.m., Memorial Auditorium. Free to MSU students, faculty, staff and alumni. Others: $10. Tickets are required. Call 973-655-5112.

Oct. 16: "Tablet Computers," a discussion about and sneak peak at Microsoft's newest device. Noon-1 p.m., College Hall, Room 123. Click here to register.

Oct. 22: "In His Own Words." Kevin Price gives a personal account of driving under the influence. 2:30 p.m., Student Center.

Nov. 20: Stop Smoking with Hypnosis, an introduction to techniques that can empower you to change negative habits and quit smoking. 2:30-3:30 p.m., location TBA. Sponsored by the Women's Center and Wellness Education.

 

Computer Training   [back to top]
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.A valid MSU identification card is required to register.
Sept. 24: Introduction to FrontPage. 1-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 182.
Sept. 25: Introduction to Access. 9 a.m.-noon, Dickson Hall, Room 182.
Sept. 26: PC Maintenance. 9:30-11 a.m., College Hall, Room 123; Creating Quizzes in Blackboard. 1:30-4:30 p.m., College Hall, Room 123.
Oct. 1: Introduction to SIS+ for Faculty Advisers. 9 a.m.-noon. College Hall, Room 123.
Oct. 3: Introduction to Excel. 9 a.m.-noon, Dickson Hall, Room 182.
Oct. 7: Multimedia Magic: Adding Digital Technology to Your Classroom. 10-11 a.m., College Hall, Room 123.
Oct. 8: Introduction to FrontPage. 1-4 p.m., College Hall, Room 123.
Oct. 9: Introduction to Access. 1-4 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 211.
Oct. 10: Using Excel to Manage and Create Charts. 9 a.m.-noon, Dickson Hall, Room 182.
Oct. 15: Real Presenter. 2-3 p.m., College Hall, Room 123.
Oct. 16: Intermediate Access. 1-4 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 211.
Oct. 17: Blackboard for Instructors. 1:30-4:30 p.m., College Hall, Room 123.
Oct. 21: Importing PowerPoint to a Web site. 11 a.m.-noon, College Hall, Room 123. Introduction to Publisher. 1-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 182.
Oct. 24: Using Excel to Manage Data and Create Charts. 9 a.m.-noon, Dickson Hall, Room 182. Blackboard: Using Online Assessment Tools to Enhance Teaching and Learning. 1:30-4:30 p.m., College Hall, Room 123.
Oct. 28: PowerPoint Hyperlinks. 11 a.m.-noon, College Hall, Room 123.
Oct. 30: Introduction to Meeting Maker. 9 a.m.-noon, Partridge Hall, Room 211. Intermediate Excel. 1-4 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 211.


Financial Records System Training. To register, call Marlene Kolesar at 973-655-7373.
Sept. 26: FRS Workshop. Session for independent work. An instructor will be available for assistance. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., College Hall, Room 310.

 

On "Carpe Diem"   [back to top]

"Carpe Diem," the television show produced by Broadcasting students, airs on Bergen Cablevision Mondays at 5 p.m.; on Montclair Channel 34 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 p.m.; on Morris and Paterson Cablevision Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.; on Oakland, Clifton and Pompton Cablevision Thursdays at 3 p.m.; and Clifton Cable channels 19 and 71 Fridays at 8:30 p.m. COMCAST will start airing the show on Oct. 1.

Week of Sept. 23: "Seven Sins of the Internet." Surfing the Internet has become a national addiction. Steve Miller of the Rutgers University Media Department reflects on the Internet's role in society. Also features psychologists David Greenfield and Paul Gallant, and e-trader David Morgan. Produced by C.J. Palma, Cathy Riddett and David Strothers; directed by Jared Morgan; hosted by Cathy Riddett.
Week of Sept. 30: "TunnelVisions Writers' Project." Features Rosalie Bloostein, founder and director of the Tunnelvision Writers' project, which acts as a support group and forum for the creative expression and collaboration of writers and other artists. Produced and hosted by Thomas Gencarelli.
Week of Oct. 7: "Child Abuse." Anthony D'Urso of Psychology, supervising psychologist of the Audrey Hepburn Children's House, describes child abuse, how parents become abusers, how poverty and lack of education aggravate the problem, and what state programs are doing to help abused children and their parents. Produced and hosted by Bill Berlin.
Week of Oct. 14: "Women in Politics." Explores how negative stereotypes in the media have adversely affected women in politics, and how women have worked to overcome these stereotypes and succeed. Features Brigid Harrison of Political Science.


Sports   
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Only home games are listed. For a complete sports schedule, call Athletics at 973-746-6258.
Football. Sprague Field
Oct. 5: SUNY-Cortland. 1:30 p.m.
Oct. 19: (Homecoming) William Paterson. 4 p.m.
Nov. 2: The College of New Jersey. 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 16: Rowan University. 1:30 p.m.

Field Hockey. Sprague Field.
Oct. 4: University of Scranton. 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 8: Fairleigh Dickinson-Madison. 8 p.m.
Oct. 12: Messiah College. 1 p.m.
Oct. 15: Kean University. 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 22: SUNY-New Paltz. 8 p.m.
Nov. 2: Juniata College. 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 5: Rowan University. 7:30 p.m.

Women's Tennis. Courts.
Oct. 2: Rutgers-Newark. 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 6: New Paltz. 1 p.m.
Oct. 8: The College of New Jersey. 3 p.m.

Women's Soccer. Sprague Field.
Sept. 25: Rutgers-Newark. 8 p.m.
Oct. 2: William Paterson. 8 p.m.
Oct. 14: Stevens Tech. 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 16: New Jersey City University. 8 p.m.
Oct. 19: (Homecoming) Kean University. 11 a.m.

Men's Soccer. Soccer Park.
Sept. 27: Ramapo. 4 p.m.
Oct. 5: Rowan. 1 p.m.
Oct. 10: Neumann College. 3 p.m.
Oct. 12: Centenary. 1 p.m.
Oct. 23: New York Tech. 3 p.m.
Oct. 26: The College of New Jersey. 1 p.m.
Nov. 2: Richard Stockton. 1 p.m.

Volleyball. Panzer Gym.
Sept. 24: William Paterson. 7 p.m.
Oct. 1: Rutgers-Newark. 7 p.m.
Oct. 8: Rowan. 7 p.m.
Oct. 22: Kean University. 7 p.m.


And more
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Board of Trustees meetings.
4:30 p.m. Locations to be announced.
Oct. 31
Dec. 12
Feb. 13
April 3
June 12
July 17

University Senate meetings.
3-5 p.m. Locations to be announced.
Sept. 25
Oct. 30
Nov. 20
Dec. 18
Jan. 29
Feb. 19
March 26
April 30

Women Make Movies Film Series. Movies focusing on or made by women, highlighting women's concerns and perspectives. Sponsored by the Women's Center.
Oct. 11: Frida Kahlo film and dinner at Mexicali Rose in Montclair. Register by Oct. 4. Discounted movie tickets available. Meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Women's Center.
DATE TBA: "Aimee and Jaguar." In German with English subtitles. A film using the Nazi regime as the backdrop for a drama about an unlikely affair between a Jewish woman and a German woman. Based on a true story. Co-sponsoed by the German Club. 5 p.m., TBA.
Dec. 5: "Men." In German with English subtitles. A breakthrough comedic film by Doris Doerrie about a strange love triangle and the limits of friendship. 4 p.m., Student Center, Room 417. Co-sponsored by the German Club.

Sept. 25: Retirement farewell for Betty Snyder of Accounts Payable. 2-3:30 p.m., College Hall, Room 222.

Sept. 25: Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center, Ballroom C. Sponsored by Wellness Education and Student Leadership Programs, the drive is being held to assist Katelyn Baumann, a local 6-year-old diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. People with type A negative blood are particularly encouraged to donate. Picture identification is required to donate. For more information, call 973-655-7818.

Sept. 25: Movie Night. "Run, Lola, Run." 5-8 p.m., Russ Hall, Kops Lounge. Free admission. Sponsored by the German Club.

Oct. 2 and Oct. 10: Urban Teaching Academy information session. Open to all undergraduate students interested in teaching in urban districts. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Oct. 2; 10-11 a.m. Oct. 10, Russ Hall, Kops Lounge.

Oct. 3: Safety Over Silence, assertiveness training for student leaders. Sponsored by the Women's Center. Noon-3 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.

Oct. 9: Breast cancer awareness information table. Noon-3 p.m., Student Center Lobby. Sponsored by the Women's Center and Wellness Education.

Oct. 11-12: Middle States Division/Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting. This will be a multidisciplinary conference featuring academic, government and corporate geographers from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Student Center and Sokol Seminar Room. For registration fees and more information, call Gregory Pope at 973-655-7385.

Oct. 13: Training for new Drop-In Center staff members. For more information, call the Center at 973-655-5271.

Oct. 16: Writer Anne Roiphe will meet with Honors Program students, Irwin Badin of Psychology and Lois Oppenheim of French, German and Russian from 1-2:15 p.m. in Dickson Hall, Room 178. Reception to follow. Roiphe is the author of several novels including 1185 Park Ave., Up the Sandbox, Lovingkindness and Fruitful: Living the Contradictions--A Memoir of Modern Motherhood.

Oct. 18:16th Annual Educators Conference. "Identification with Integrity: Unclocking Gifted Potential." Sponsored by the Summer Institute for the Gifted and Montclair State University. For more information, call 973-334-6991.

Oct. 19: Homecoming.

Oct. 23: University Day.

Oct. 24: 13th annual New Jersey Advertising Club Career Day and Job Fair. Speakers include Ron Gianettino and George Meredith of Gianettino and Meredith Advertising, Inc. as well as others from advertising, marketing, public relations and creative services agencies. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center. Admission: $6 in advance (by Oct. 18); $7 at the door. For more information call Ralph DiPietro at 973-655-7218.

Nov. 1: All Saints Day Mass. 12:15 p.m., Student Center, Room 418.

Nov. 6: Safety Over Silence, a self-esteem workshop for student leaders and volunteers. 1-2 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Nov. 19: Smoking cessation information table. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center lobby. Sponsored by Wellness Education.

Nov. 21: Great American Smokeout. Distribution of information, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center lobby. Sponsored by Wellness Education.

Nov. 21: AFT-Local 1904 fall professional staff meeting. Noon-2 p.m., Student Center, Room 411-412.

Dec. 3: AIDS awareness information table. Noon-3 p.m., Student Center lobby. Sponsored by the Women's Center and Wellness Education.

Dec. 4: Take a Mental Vacation: Experience a Labyrinth Walk. 1-2 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

Dec. 5, 12 and 19: Advent Weekday Mass. 12:15 p.m., Student Center, Room 415.

Dec. 24: Mass. 5 p.m., Kops Lounge. Followed by Fellowship.


Ongoing   [back to top]

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

Cookies and Culture. A casual discussion group for international and American students to learn about each other's cultures. 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Russ Hall, Kops Lounge.

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

Public Telescope Nights.
8-9 p.m. Clear Thursdays through Dec. 13 (except Nov. 28) in front of Richardson Hall or on the roof of Science Hall. 7:30 p.m. for kids Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. See constellations, the moon, planets, double stars and nebulae. The moon will be featured Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 29. See Mars in October and Saturn in November and December. Telescope Night will be canceled if the weather is extremely cloudy, windy or cold. For more information, call Mary Lou West at 7266.

Theater-in-the-Raw. Fridays at noon. L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre. Free admission.

Yoga. 1-2 p.m. Mondays. Student Center, Room 419 on Sept. 23; Student Center, Room 417 thereafter. Instructor: Heather Oakes. Bring a towel and wear loose-fitting clothing. Registration not required. Sponsored by the Women's Center.

WAVES, a new women's student organization. 4 p.m. Mondays, Student Center, Room 420. New members welcome. For more information, call Lila Kramer-Burghardt at 973-509-9657.

VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood. Meets the first and third Monday of every month beginning Sept. 16. Student Center, Room 420. Sponsored by the Women's Center. For more information, call Tanya Purdy at 201-933-4789.


Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center   [back to top]
Admission to the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center is $6 for adults; $4 for children and students. Programs are free with admission (unless otherwise noted). Hours are Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For information, call 2378 or visit www.yogiberramuseum.org.
Sept. 24: Power Networker Breakfast with New York Yankees President Randy Levine. Business members only. 8:30-10 a.m.
Sept. 26: Opening reception for Ted Williams Tribute Exhibit. Exhibit runs through Dec. 29. Admission: $10; members free. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 10: Latino Experience in Beisbol presentation by author Bruce Markusen Rodriguez of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Admission: $10; members free.
Oct. 12: Engraved brick installation in Museum plaza. Donors and their families are guests of the museum. 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 17: Hugh Downs discussion and book-signing of My America, which includes essays from many people on what the country means to them. Books will be available for purchase at the museum.
Oct. 28: Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy. Discussion and book signing with author Jane Leavy and special guests. Admission: $10; members free. 7:30-9 p.m.
Dec. 4: The Power in Sports: Who's Got It? Business discussion with former baseball commissioner Fay Vincent, and former Devils and Astros owner John McMullen. Admission: $10; members $8. 9:30-11:30 a.m.


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