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There are many ways for you to keep in touch with your classmates - and your alma mater:

Join the Alumni Online Community. Place a classified ad, create a photo album, start a blog, write on the message boards, join a chapter or group.

Find out ways in which you can Volunteer your time.

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if you are thinking about taking an affordable family vacation, Orlando Vacations offers discounts to the MSU alumni and campus community.
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Marsh Affinity Group Services offers MSU alumni discounts on long-term care insurance and 10-year life insurance. To learn more about any of these alumni services, visit www.mcsuaaalumniservices.com or call 1-888-560-ALUM (2586).
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Send Us Your Pride Photos!

Show your alumni pride by donning MSU clothing, hats, bandanas and taking a photo for inclusion on our Web site. Click to view the page and send your photo to: alumnionline@mail.montclair.edu.

Calling All....
If you are a group seeking alumni, contact us and we'll place your call out here.

July 2009
News & Notes

Montclair State Introduces New University Logo
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With the close of the University's centennial celebrations President Susan A. Cole has announced a new look for the second century. The design, created by the department of University Communications, "takes elements from our history and reconfigures them in a way that is both new and honors the tradition of the institution," she said. "The crest is designed based on the seal. The bells represent the carillons that ring out our alma mater from the College Hall Bell Tower. The pine trees have been open to interpretation since the seal was designed in 1932, but many have suggested that they allude to the 'evergreen quality of education'." The new logo will gradually be phased into all print and online communications so watch for it in the coming months.

Alumni Class Notes Go Online
We are excited to inform you that Class Notes, the place to share your latest and greatest achievements will exclusively appear online. Whether you recently got promoted, had a book published, got engaged, married or had a baby, we encourage you to share your achievements with your fellow classmates. Class Notes will be regularly updated with news on the professional activities and personal milestones of Montclair State’s graduates.  Please share your announcement by going to http://www.montclair.edu/Alumni/class_notes. 

New 2010 Alumni Travel Tours Announced
The MSU Alumni Association has partnered once again with Thomas P. Gohagan & Co. and Alumni Holidays Incorporated to bring you exciting vacation opportunities.

Gohagan Tours:

October 1 - 9, 2010
River Life Along the Seine.
SeineFor seven days, cruise the fabled Seine River aboard the intimate, five-star m.s. Cézanne round trip from Paris. Traverse verdant landscapes that inspired the Impressionists, immerse yourself in the beauty of Monet’s sublime Japanese Garden, stroll along the hallowed D-Day Beaches
and discover a rich tapestry
of ripening apple orchards, charming towns and craggy medieval castles. Price is approximately $2,695 per person, land only.

October 24 - November 1, 2010
Crossroads of the Classical Mediterranean.
Join this enlightening nine-day journey and cruise from Venice to Nice along sea lanes plied by ancient Greek, Roman and medieval mariners. A program of attractively priced shore excursions will be offered, including opportunities to explore the Roman legacy of Split, cruise the scenic coasts of Dalmatia and marvel at the breathtaking vistas from the cliffs of Corsica. Price is approximately $2,995 per person, land only.

Call 1-800-922-3088 for details on Gohagan tours.

Alumni Holidays Tours:
April 22 - May 4, 2010
Grand Journey Spain
Travel through the most historic regions of northern Spain. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans and Moors—peoples who once called this land home and who left behind extraordinary vestiges of their presence. All contributed to the rich traditions and colorful culture of modern Spain. This special program begins in cosmopolitan Madrid and also features five UNESCO World Heritage List sites:  the old towns of Segovia, Ávila and Salamanca; Burgos Cathedral; and the architecture of Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona. Price is approximately $3,695 per person, land only.

August 15 - 24, 2010
Canadian Maritimes
Experience the maritime magic of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, where a magnificent, rolling landscape of green meets the brilliant blue of sky and sea. Immerse yourself in the unique cultures that thrive in the Canadian Maritimes: the First Nation people, French Acadians, Highland Scotsmen and Irishmen. Your journey begins in Halifax, Nova Scotia, your gateway to some of the area’s loveliest spots. Continue to St. John for an in-depth look at local culture, flora, fauna and topography, then travel to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island to admire its scenery and pay tribute to Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved Anne of Green Gables. Return to Nova Scotia with a visit to Baddeck, and enjoy an exhilarating drive along the Cabot Trail, as well as an informative visit to the Grand-Pré National Park. Price is approximately $3195 per person, land only.

Call 1-800-323-7373 for details on AHI tours.

Submissions Being Accepted for Annual Art ShowArt6Montclair State University’s George Segal Gallery is once again sponsoring Art Connections, its annual fundraising art exhibit, from January 17 to February 13, 2010 (opening reception Jan. 17, 2-5 p.m.), and invites artists to submit works for display and sale. Now in its sixth year, Art Connections has grown from a regional exhibit to one of national scope and offers artists an excellent opportunity for exposure and sales of their works.

Art Connections
is a fundraising exhibition featuring works of local and regional artists, as well as nationally acclaimed artists. Proceeds from this juried show will support future exhibitions at the George Segal Gallery and care of the University’s permanent collection.

The deadline for submissions is September 15. More Information about the show and the George Segal Gallery is available here.

Andy Warhol Exhibition Comes to Segal Gallery
WarholAndy Warhol: Through a Glass Starkly presents Warhol’s 153 Polaroids and silver gelatin photographs recent gifts of the Andy Warhol Foundation to MSU never before seen in public. The works seen in the broader context of Warhol’s art establishes their status as original artworks in their own right. The show also demonstrates photography’s importance to Warhol’s conceptual undertakings, especially his compulsion to document the world around him. Collections from the Andy Warhol Museum and Gallery DeNovo will also be featured complimentary to the photographs, including Warhol’s silkscreens and paintings, as well as photographs of Andy by other photographers.

Events include a presentation on Warhol's photographs on Thurs., Oct. 8, 2 - 5 p.m. William Ganis, an Assistant Professor of Art History and Director of the String Room Gallery at Wells College in Aurora, NY will serve as moderator. Ganis has had curatorial experience at the Guggenheim Museum and the Andy Warhol Museum and is the author of Andy Warhol’s Serial Photography, the first scholarly and comprehensive material written about Warhol’s photographs. Other speakers include
Neil Baldwin Ph.D., Distinguished Visiting Professor, Montclair State University; Catherine Zuromski, Ph.D., University of New Mexico; and John Tagg, Ph.D., Binghamton University.

Registration is $25 per person; some discounts apply. Limited seating. Call 973-655-6941 or 3382 to register or for more information by Oct. 1.

When & Where

Information Session, Ph.D. in Counselor Ed., July 11
Montclair State University is accepting applicants for its Ph.D. program in Counselor Education for Fall 2010.

There will be an Information Session regarding this program on Sat., July 11, 1:15 - 3 pm, University Hall, Room 1020. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet program faculty and potential colleagues, and learn about application and program requirements. For more information or to register for the Information Session, please respond to phdcounsel@montclair.edu  (please use "PhD Information Session RSVP" in your subject line).

The only doctoral program in counselor education in the New York metropolitan area, the primary objective of this Ph.D. program is to prepare scholars and practitioners to become leaders in maximizing the mental health and quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and educational organizations.

The Montclair State University Ph.D. prgram in Counselor Education combines scholarly preparation and advanced counseling and supervision practice in preparation to pursue these and other career opportunities. Applications are being accepted for fall 2010 study. Review of completed applications, including review for doctoral assistantships, will begin on or about November 1, 2009. The final application deadline for fall 2010 is February 1, 2010

Graduate Admissions Accepting Applications for the fall
It's not too early to begin thinking about applying  for
a graduate degree, certification or certificate from Montclair State University. Among the advantages offered by the University are:

  • Outstanding graduate programs in numerous fields with nationally-recognized faculty and accreditation;
  • Flexible course schedules for both full-time students and working professionals;
  • Facilities on the cutting edge of learning and technology, including University Hall, the largest and most sophisticated building in the University’s history;
  • Program faculty and staff dedicated to meeting the unique needs of the graduate population.

You may begin your graduate journey today by completing an application online. Although the master’s, certification and certificate programs review applications on a rolling basis, it is always advantageous to submit the application early. To meet with a graduate counselor or for more information, call  973-655-5147 or send an e-mail to graduate.school@montclair.edu.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Take the whole family to see a Jackals home game at Yogi Berra Stadium on the campus of Montclair State University. Visit www.jackals.com or call
973-655-8009 for more information.

Summer Skating
Head over to Floyd Hall Arena on the Montclair State campus and go ice skating! MSU alimni receive a discount on admission. Skates are available for rental. For public skate session schedules and more information, visit www.floydhallarena.com.

Save the Date:
Bell Society Gathering, Sept. 15
Southern New Jersey Bell Society Lunch Cruise. Join us for this cruise aboard The River Lady, an 85 ft. authentic reproduction of a paddle wheel riverboat. We'll cruise the Toms River and Barnegat Bay while enjoying lunch with alumni and friends from southern Jersey. Price: $30.00 per person (adults over 65); $35.00 per person (adults under 65). RSVP required by 8/10/09. Call 973-655-6792 or e-mail katesb@mail.montclair.edu.

Homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 3
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Come out for the festivities including the parade, then cheer on the Red Hawks football team as they take on William Paterson's Pioneers!

The annual alumni Homecoming swim meet will take place at 3 p.m. in Panzer. Contact Coach Brian McLaughlin at 973-655-5242 or mclaughlinb@mail.montclair.edu for details.

Class of 1984 Where Are You?
We'd like your particpation in helping to plan your 25th anniversary. We've set the date for Oct. 3 to coincide with Homecoming. This is your opportunity to celebrate your silver anniversary! Start spreading the word to your classmates!

If you or anyone you know from the Class of 1984 is interested in chairing a committee to help spread the word to your classmates and make your 25th reunion the best it can be, contact the Office of Alumni & Community Relations at 973-655-4141 or e-mail alumni@mail.montclair.edu.

Annual Law School Admissions Day
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Student Center Ballrooms, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Participants will have an opportunity to meet with law school admissions directors from around the country and learn about the admissions process. In addition, there will be a panel discussion with experts on law school admissions and financial aid. This event is free and open to the public. For details, contact Marilyn Tayler at taylerm@mail.montclair.edu. Or visit http://chss.montclair.edu/poliscilaw/ for information.
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