Montclair State University

Oct. 6
2003

In this issue:	- Dedication ceremony for Coccia Institute set for Wednesday.	- Pharmaceutical manufacturer donates lab robots.
In this issue:	- Joe Marzullo: Physical Plant worker by day, stargazer by night.	- Don't miss the Sokol Lecture by Newsday writer Laurie Garrett. See News.

The Body Project, presented by Tunnel Vision Writers' Project in collaboration with Freespace Dance Company and the School of the Arts, is one of several events in the new Body Talks Series designed to examine issues of body image through art and performance. To learn more about how the series got started and the year-long events, see "New performance series explores serious issues" below. Pictured, from left, are Roselee Blooston, Maureen Glennon, Bryan Matland, Joshua Bennett, Omni Kitts and Shari Coronis.

Changing attitudes and behaviors toward violence
On the field, Don McPherson was a two-sport college All-American who went on to become an NFL quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles and later the Houston Oilers. His best play, however, may have come when he stepped off the field and decided to challenge men to take a hard look at their behavior and attitudes toward women. McPherson travels across the country relating his own experiences in the sports world, urging young athletes to change a culture that fosters abuse and violence. Last month, he came to campus for two days to share his message with Montclair State's athletes and coaches. (Full Story)

New performance series explores serious issues
What do you see when you look in the mirror? Are you happy? Content? Disappointed? Dancers and young women battle with body image issues every day, but through a new program in the School of the Arts (SART), others will have an opportunity to examine and discuss self-image issues through a series of educational and artistic events. (Full Story and Photos)

Thousands respond to alumni survey
Alumni Relations Director Cathy Katz recognizes that the nearly 90,000 alumni Montclair State has graduated over the past century are an important part of New Jersey's history--and an equally important part of its future. She also realizes that through the activities and work of its alumni, the University is playing a vital role in local communities across the country. Eager to find out more about our alumni and what they're doing, Katz developed an online survey to get some answers. As it turns out, she got a whole lot more. (Full Story)

Coccia Institute celebrates opening
A dedication ceremony marking the opening of the Joseph and Elda Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America will take place Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 3 p.m. The Institute is located in Dickson Hall, Suite 171. (Full Story)

Mirror, Mirror on the wall,
who will win Saturday's game of football?
"MSU Lost in a Fairy Tale" is the theme for Homecoming 2003, and you can be sure Montclair State's cast of characters will be rooting for the Red Hawks when they battle Kean University on Sprague Field on Oct. 11. (Full Story)

On the Job
Becky Middleton

Q&A:
Mary Lou West

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