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Nov. 18
2002
In this issue:

- TheatreFest seeks playwrights for annual contest. This and more in News.

- Help name the parking garage.
See Announcements.

- Alumni Association holds annual
Appreciation Luncheon. See Photo Gallery.
- There's so much to see and do on campus.
Check out "What's Happenning."

Montclair State University officially has adopted Turtle Back Zoo's red-tailed hawk, Clair. A ceremony celebrating the adoption took place at the West Orange zoo Nov. 8, when a plaque commemorating the event was unveiled. Pictured, animal keeper Kelly Lauer introduces Clair to the University's mascot, Rocky. Click here to see more pictures from the event.

Montclair State takes technology to new levels
Montclair State students toured the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) without having to cross the Hudson River. Last week Montclair State became the first university in the country to hold a videoconference with the AMNH when students in three separate classes took virtual field trips via teleconferencing. (Full Story and Photo)

Business major has 'a latte' be proud of
Between working a 40-hour week and going to school full time at Montclair State, Marla Kossup likes to relax once in a while with a good cup of coffee. Finding the time to relax is the hard part. Getting a good cup of coffee, well, that's easy for the senior business major who recently was named Starbuck's "Starbuckian of the Year." (Full Story and Photo)

Students and faculty member receive Sokol awards
For many years, the generosity of alumna Margaret Sokol '38 has been seen and felt throughout campus. From the seminar room in Science Hall to scholarships, fellowships and a lecture series, Sokol has enhanced the lives of faculty, students and all members of the campus community. Seven freshmen and one faculty member were added to the long list of beneficiaries when this year's recipients of the Margaret and Herman Sokol Freshman Chemistry Awards and the Sokol Faculty Fellow Award were announced. (Full Story and Photos)

Professor makes food safety a priority and
offers tips for cooking the Thanksgiving turkey

John Specchio of Human Ecology has a lot on his plate. Coordinator of Montclair State's Food Science and Technology Program, a senior science adviser for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a member of the FDA's bio-terrorism team, he is always looking for a better recipe to ensure food safety in this country. (Full Story)

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Q&A:
Katherine Ellison

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