November 2009
News & Notes
Official Montclair State Alumni Fan Page on Facebook
 The Office of Alumni Relations has created and launched a Montclair State University Alumni Facebook Fan Page. It is the official place for our alumni on Facebook to visit, connect with other alumni, and check out the latest happenings and photos. Take a moment to become a fan. Say hello, leave a comment, tell us who you are and when you graduated. Spread the word (with just one click of "Suggest to Friends" under Rocky picture) -- and let them know you can find us -- and your friends -- on the official Fan Page. Become a fan now.
Montclair State Trustee John McGoldrick Commentary: New Jersey State College Students Deserve Better Support
Republished from newjerseynewsroom.com.
The New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (ASCU) sponsored a recent poll of likely voters by an independent nationally recognized firm. The poll's findings demonstrate a stark gap between what New Jersey citizens expect of their government and the state's dismal record of lack of support for its state colleges.
Why, citizens ask, is New Jersey laudably close to the top in the nation in support of K-12 education, yet shamefully close to the bottom in support of its state colleges and universities? Poll responses clearly show a belief that New Jersey's state colleges and universities add great value to our citizens, to our economy, and to our state's long term future. New Jerseyans get what the problem is — lack of support these institutions receive from the state. Two-thirds of our citizens, as this poll shows, believe state support for our students at state colleges and universities is insufficient and should be increased.
For the full article, click here.
Gravitation Discussed at Sokol Lecture
Exploring gravitation through the work of Galileo, Newton, and Einstein, the 2009 Margaret and Herman Sokol Science Lecture, “Gravitation: From Galileo to Einstein and Beyond” was presented by internationally renowned physicist, Eugenio Coccia at the Alexander Kasser Theater on October 20.
Choosing his topic in honor of the 400th anniversary of Galileo turning his telescope to the night sky, and the International Year of Astronomy, Coccia used his talk to explore the breakthroughs of Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton, and the vision of Albert Einstein, who described gravity as a “curvature of spacetime” making it possible for people to understand cosmic phenomena like gravitational waves, black holes, and “spaghettification.”
His talk was preceded by remarks from Constantine Theodosiou, dean of The Graduate School and vice provost for Research, and Consul Andrea Barbaria of the Consulate of Italy in Newark, and followed by an extended question and answer session which resulted in lively exchange on a variety of topics—with an emphasis on life on other worlds and the phenomena of black holes.
Coccia is the director of the INFN National Laboratory of Gran Sasso, Italy, the world’s largest underground laboratory for astroparticle physics. He was also a full professor of gravitational physics at the University of Rome Tor Vergata.
The Sokol Science Lecture was presented by Montclair State University’s College of Science and Mathematics and this year, was co-sponsored by the University’s Joseph and Elda Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America.
Established in 2002 through a gift from benefactors Margaret '38 and Herman Sokol '37, the annual Sokol Science Lecture Series has explored subjects from the environment and sustainability to human evolution to last year’s exploration of the relationship between neuroscience and art. It provides a valuable opportunity for members of the University and surrounding communities to gain a greater appreciation and expanded knowledge of important issues in science.
View more photos from the event.
MSU Athletics Teams Soar This Fall
The Montclair fall sports teams are on a roll as the regular season is coming to an end and playoff time is about to begin. The men’s soccer and volleyball teams each captured their respective NJAC regular-season titles and are the top seeds in the upcoming conference tournaments. Meanwhile the Red Hawk football squad has won seven straight games and is tied atop the conference standings at 7-0 with two weeks remaining. The field hockey team is 11-6 overall this season and still in the hunt for a postseason bid while the women’s soccer team has earned its 11th straight trip to the NJAC Tournament.
Football Pulls Away from Western
Connecticut, 33-17
Sophomore quarterback Tom Fischer (Livingston, NJ / Livingston) threw three touchdown passes, including two to wide receiver Byron Lewin (Carteret, NJ / Carteret) while Matt Jimemez (Waldwick, NJ / Waldwick) ran for 70 yards and a score as Montclair State won its seventh straight as the Red Hawks pulled away from Western Connecticut for a 33-17 victory at Sprague Field on Saturday 10/31.
Senior wide receiver A.J. Letizia (Dumont, NJ / Dumont) and cornerback Dominique Dixon (Elizabeth, NJ / Morris Hills) each reached milestones in the victory as the Red Hawks (7-1) kept pace with Kean University for the top spot in the NJAC at 7-0. Montclair State improved to 9-1 against Western Connecticut with their seventh consecutive win in the series.
Quarterbacks James Williams (Wolcott, CT / Wolcott) and Chris Sloat (Stratford, CT/Bunnell) each threw touchdown passes for the Colonials, who fell to 1-7 overall, 1-6 in the conference.
Western Connecticut jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first quarter as the Colonials chewed up the first 8:14 of the contest moving 54 yards in 14 plays. Williams converted a third-down with a run for three yards and later went five yards and 4th-and-2 to bring the ball to the MSU 31. WestConn would get down to the Montclair 13 however the drive stalled and James Campbell (Oakdale, NY / Connectiquot) connected from 29 yards out with 6:46 to play.
The teams traded possessions and Montclair took over at the Colonial 48 following a short punt. After a two-yard gain on the first play, Fischer hit Lewin down the middle of the field for a 46-yard strike as Montclair took the lead 7-3 with 1:21 left in the opening quarter. Read more . . .
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Italian Short Films on Immigration,
Nov. 4
8:15 - 10 p.m., University Hall, Room 1070
In recognition of Italian American Heritage Month, Italian Short Films on Immigration will be presented.
Curated by Edward Bowen with an introduction by Dr. Marisa Trubiano. All films have subtitles in English.
Refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by: Department of Spanish and Italian;
Latin American and Latino Studies; Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America; Latin American Student Organization; Amici della Cultura Italiana Club.
Children's Defense Fund President Marian Wright Edelman to Speak at MSU, Nov. 5
The College of Education & Human Services’ Department of Family & Child Studies is sponsoring its first annual conference, “Rebuilding and Sustaining Communities: Lessons from Katrina.” It will take place on Thurs., Nov. 5, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. The conference is co-sponsored by The Beloved Community, a community organization in Montclair.
The conference will open with a keynote address by Marian Wright Edelman. Edelman is a lifelong advocate for disadvantaged Americans and is the President of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF). Under her leadership, CDF has become the nation's strongest voice for children and families. She has received many honorary degrees and awards including the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Prize, the Heinz Award, and a MacArthur Foundation Prize Fellowship. In 2000, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award, and the Robert F. Kennedy Lifetime Achievement Award for her writings. Her latest book is The Sea is So Wide and My Boat is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation, which is a call to action for all Americans to address the urgent needs of the country's youth.
For more information on the conference, click here.
Career Seminar for Alumni, Nov. 12
University Hall Conference Center, 7th floor,
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Keynote speaker Laura Berman Fortgang, author and nationally recognized career expert will present "Career Transitions and Networking Strategies." Panel presentation to follow, "Recommendations for the Transitional Job Search." Co-sponsored by the MSU Alumni Association and the Center for Career Services and Cooperative Educaiton. Seating is limited, registration by Nov. 5 is required. Click here to register.
Book Signing by Author Pamela Redmond Satran , Tues., Nov. 17
6:30 p.m - 9 p.m., University Hall Courtyard Lounge.
Are you wondering these days how to be cool when you're afraid you've forgotten how?
Sure, you can try to stay younger by exercising, coloring your hair, and wearing stylish clothes—but how do you respond when someone asks, "Do you Twitter?" How Not to Act Old gives you simple ways to come back from over the hill and to act as young as you look.
Co-sponsored by the MSU Planned Giving Advisory Council and The Center for Writing Excellence. Please join us for an evening of networking and fun.
Cost: $22 per person, includes refreshments, non-alcoholic beverages and parking in the Red Hawk Deck.
Register by Nov. 10 as seating is limited. E-mail Bonita Kates or call 973-655-6792.
Science Saturdays at MSU, Nov. 21
Science Saturdays @ MSU is a new seminar series sponsored by Montclair State University’s College of Science and Mathematics. Montclair State's top science and math faculty translate the complexities of today's science into understanding, insight and action.
On Oct. 24, professor Paul Bologna, director of the Aquatic and Coastal Sciences Program and one of New Jersey’s foremost experts on the state’s coastal ecosystems, spoke on the topic, “The Future of New Jersey’s Shoreline.”
The next presentation will be on November 21 and feature College of Science and Mathematics Professor Stefan Robila, director of the Computer Science Center for Imaging and Optics, speaking on the topic, “Maximizing Computer Security.”
The Science Saturdays @ MSU seminar series is held on the Montclair State campus from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in University Hall Room 1020. The events are free and open to the public.
Attention Sports Fans: Special Discounts on Nets and Devils Tickets
 Alumni and friends can take advantage of this special offer.
Cheer on the Nets as they take on: the Philadelphia 76ers on Wed., Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
the New York Knicks on Sat., Nov. 21 at 1 p.m.
the Charlotte Bobcats on Fri., Dec. 4 at 8 p.m.
Ticket pricing:
$175 tickets for only $110 (Lower Level Center Court)
$115 tickets for only $80 (Lower Level Mid Court)
$66 tickets for only $45 (Second Level Center Court)
$40 tickets for only $30 (Second Level Corners)
A special night for all college students:
Nets vs. Indiana Pacers
Sat., Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Special pricing for College Discount Night:
$25 each (Best available lower level seats)
$10 each (Best available upper level seats)
Easy on-line ticket purchases available. Simply click here to get started. Please use the special offer code: nets and tickets will be e-mailed to you within minutes of your purchase.
Nets ticket questions? Contact Ken Dorsett ’02 of the Nets at (201) 635-3414.
 See the New Jersey Devils play on their home ice at the Prudential Center in Newark on:
Wed., Jan. 20, 2010 vs. Florida Panthers at 7p.m.
Wed., Feb.10, 2010 vs. Philadelphia Flyers at 7p.m.
Tue., March 30, 2010 vs. Boston Bruins at 7p.m.
Get a $56 ticket and a $10 food and non-alcoholic beverage voucher for only $38 (a $66 value). Tickets are limited and subject to $56 group ticket availability.
Order your tickets now by calling Tom Stocky at Devils Groups Sales, 973-757-6117.
Or click here for a printable pdf order form.
Be sure to mention MSU Special Discounted Ticket Offers.
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