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November 1, 1999
Spotlight on: Mark Weinstein
professor, Educational Foundations
More than 30 years after the release of "Cuban Roots," Mark Weinstein is at it again with a remake of the album credited for being a major influence on the New York salsa scene.
"Cuban Roots: Cuban Roots Revisited," which hit music stores in July, was a regular on the Top 20 play lists throughout the summer in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Philadelphia and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The remake, in which Weinstein is joined by 11 musicians including his musician nephew Dan Weinstein, who co-produced the CD along with his uncle, continues to get rave reviews throughout the industry.
"The record company wanted to re-release the original 'Cuban Roots,' but they couldn't get the rights," said Weinstein. "So instead of re-releasing it, they asked me to revisit it."
Unlike the original "Cuban Roots," in which Weinstein showcased his talents as a jazz trombonist, the 10-track "Cuban Roots Revisited" brings out the best of Weinstein on jazz flute.
The new CD features three types of selections: toque de santo, or prayers for the Orishas in the Santeria religion; rumbas, the dance rhythms from which all salsa is derived; and comparsas, which are carnival rhythms.
"Different songs have been popular in different locations," he explained.
In the early 1960s, Weinstein was introduced to salsa by fellow musician Barry Rogers. "I've tried to incorporate Cuban style into my music since then," Weinstein said.
He performs throughout the tri-state area and this is the fourth CD on which he has played jazz flute. His latest, "Three Deuces," was released in September.
If you want to give your ears a treat, log on to www.jazzfluteweinstein.com to download some of Weinstein's music. Be advised, however, that dancing in your chair can be dangerous!
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Reminder: It doesn't take much to be civil
The next time someone holds open the door for you, you may have Student Development and Campus Life (SD&CL) to thank. A need for civility and respect within the campus community sparked the division to initiate a Civility Campaign.
"It seems so simple," said Dean of Students Helen Matusow-Ayres, "but we sometimes forget to show respect for the beliefs and backgrounds of others. We teach manners to children, but as adults we sometimes forget to use them ourselves."
The campus-wide initiative incorporating respect and common courtesy is not a new idea. "We are trying to remind people of the University's Human Dignity Code that stresses the importance of tolerance and respect in an academic community," Matusow-Ayres explained. "It seems that many problems and disagreements are connected to lack of respect and good manners." The Civility Campaign was created for all faculty, staff and students. Freshmen became familiar with the campaign this summer through Orientation Workshop Leaders (OWLS) who are trained in explaining and demonstrating the human dignity code to new students.
The campaign was launched last year during National Make a Difference Day. To raise awareness, SD&CL displayed posters throughout the campus and sent letters and bookmarks to the campus community. Matusow-Ayres anticipates similar efforts this year.
"It's a small reminder for everyone to take time during their busy day to be nice," she said.
Alumna featured on "Classroom Close-up" program
Alumna Deborah Grasso ('78 '98 M.A.T.) will be featured on an upcoming episode of "Classroom Close-up, N.J.," New Jersey Education Association's award-winning half-hour television show featuring outstanding programs in public schools and the people who make them work.
The show will air Saturday, Nov. 6, on WWOR-TV, channel 9 at 8 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. on Comcast Network, CN8. Grasso is a teacher at Mount Hebron School in Montclair and an adjunct at Bergen Community College in Paramus. Using her background in Paramus, Grasso gave eighth graders a foray into corporate America through the presentation of stock portfolios.
Hispanic leadership symposium set for Nov. 20 on campus
The 14th annual Student Leadership Symposium, "Latinos in the 21st Century: A Proactive Approach to our History, Our Challenges and Our Responsibilities," will be held on campus Saturday, Nov. 20.
Organized by the Hispanic Association of Higher Education in New Jersey Coordinating Council, in conjunction with Montclair State University, the symposium is intended to convene students and professionals to learn about, discuss and address issues and concerns regarding Hispanics in higher education.
The conference runs from 8 a.m, to 5:45 p.m. Eighteen 90-minute sessions will be held in the Student Center and in Richardson, Mallory and Dickson halls. Sessions include "Politics: Powers of Democracy," "Finance: Stability and Growth," "Education: Growth and Participation," "Health: Awareness and Prevention," "Cultural Identity: Are We Schizophrenic?" and "Communication."
For more information, call Domingo Estrada of the Latin American Student Organization at 4440.
Full-time faculty and staff have until Nov. 12 to submit proposals to the Global Education Center for the fall 1999 Global Education Grant Competition. Grants will support proposals in the following categories: short-term travel, internationalization of the curriculum, ongoing conferences, international visitors, new conferences, publications and special events, and presentation of papers at international conferences. Award announcements will be made Dec. 13.
Career Development is holding fall information sessions for students from Nov. 2 through Dec. 2 in the Student Center. A complete list of the participating companies is available from Career Development in Morehead Hall.
A retirement and planning specialist from Valic will be in the lobby outside the Student Center cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer questions about retirement planning. Appointments for individual consultation can be made at that time.
Some phone service interruptions may occur on Sunday, Nov. 7, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. due to software upgrade and testing.
Correction: In the Oct. 18 issue of INSIGHT, the story on the Freedom of Expression forum mistakenly used the word insightful instead of inciteful in a quote by Ann Beeson of the American Civil Liberties Union. The quote should have read, "...Those are fighting words. You are saying something that is so inciteful that you are likely to provoke violence." The event was organized by Sally McWilliams, Maughn Gregory, Tina Jacobowitz and student Ned Gross.
For more information about position announcements, see the bulletin board outside the Personnel Office, College Hall, Room 316, or visit MSU's Web site at www.montclair.edu.
Assistant Director, Residence Life. Salary: $39,521.19-$45,446.91. Starting date: As soon as possible. Send letter and resume to Trude Wolfarth, assistant director, Athletics. V-046.
Associate Director, Residence Life. Salary: $45,752-$68,637. Starting date: Jan. 3. Send letter and resume to Douglas Cooper, project manager, Architectural and Engineering Services. V-047.
Assistant Helpline Adviser, Information Technology. Salary: $39,521-$59,273. Starting date: Jan. 2. Send letter and resume by Nov. 18 to Mary Pierson, V-050.
Assistant ISP Adviser, Information Technology. Salary: $39,521-$59,273. Starting date: Jan. 2. Send letter and resume by Nov. 19 to Mary Pierson, V-051. Coordinator of Administrative and Educational Technology, Dean's Office, School of Business. Salary: $39,521.19-$59,273.59. Starting date: December. Send letter and resume to Karen Dennis, assistant dean, V-052.
Development Research Coordinator, Development. Salary: $32,000-$40,000. Starting date: Dec. 20. Send letter and resume by Nov. 26 to Jacqueline Micera, Development officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations, V-053.
Director, Major Gifts. Salary: $50,000-$65,000. Starting date: Dec. 20. Send letter and resume by Nov. 26 to Barbara Krusko, director, Annual Fund, V-054.
Laboratory Specialist, Earth and Environmental Studies, Salary: $34,137-$39,262. Starting date: Dec. 1. Send letter and resume by Nov. 15 to Jonathan Lincoln, V-045.
INTERNAL SEARCH:
International Student Adviser, Dean of Students/International Services. Starting date: Jan. 2. Send letter and resume by Nov. 18 to Jackie Leighton, International Services. V-049.
It was a full house in Memorial Auditorium on Friday morning when nearly 900 elementary school children came to see Eric Carle's classic, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," brought to life by the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. Taking advantage of this Great Events performance were schools from Bloomingdale, Paterson, Montclair, Parsippany, Lyndhurst, Oradell, Bloomfield, Lake Hopatcong, Oak Ridge, Pompton Lakes and Rockaway.