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Friday, April 27, 2012
Note: Events listed are subject to change.  Please contact the sponsoring organization for details prior to the event.  For more events on campus and descriptions of events listed below, visit:
 http://www.montclair.edu/calendar/

 

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* CSI * CARS * Greek Affairs * LGBT Center * Student Leadership Programs * Community Service *

* Street Smart Self-Defense * Student Organizations * Greek Life * Athletics * Peak Performances * Campus Recreation *

* Let's Talk * Weekly Meetings & Events * Newman Catholic Campus Ministry * Health Promotion *

*Global Education/Study Abroad * Monday Morning View * Other Important Information*

 

Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

http://www.montclair.edu/csi

http://www.facebook.com/montclairstatecsi

http://www.twitter.com/msucsi

CSI Events Calendar

 

Protection Connection

Friday, April 27 @ 3pm

SC 417

Sponsored by CSI & Health Promotion


‘Anything Goes’ on Broadway Trip
Trip: Saturday, April 28, 2pm showtime
Bus leaves at 12:00pm (will have two hours in NYC after show)
$50 Students On sale: 4/9
$55 Faculty/Staff/Guests On Sale: 4/16

Two ticket limit per ID, cash only.  Tickets on sale at Center for Student Involvement, SC 104

 

Family Dinner

Sunday, April 29 @ 5:30pm

Student Center Dining Room

Free!  No cell phones, just good food and conversation.  Space is limited, so RSVP on Facebook and tell us you’ll be at the table. http://www.facebook.com/montclairstatecsi

 

ESPN  Film Series:  Little Big Men (Story of 1980s Little League stars)

Sunday, April 29 @ 7pm

Yogi Berra Museum

 

Stress Free Day

Monday, April 30 @ 12pm

SC Quad

Massages in SC Café C

Sponsored by CSI & CAST

 

Campus Connections Office

Open Monday-Friday, 11am-4pm

Student Center 2nd floor, to right of Info Desk

Drop by and get connected!


Monday: Greek Affairs

Tuesday: Student Activities, Involvement & EMS (Student Org Room Bookings)

Wednesday: Commuter Services (CARS)

Thursday: Involvement & Leadership

Friday: Community Service Opportunities

 

Special Events:

Monday’s – Financial Aid Drop in Hours 2pm – 4:30pm

 

 

 

C.A.R.S. (Commuter Association Resources and Services)

http://www.montclair.edu/cars

http://www.facebook.com/montclairstatecars

http://www.twitter.com/msucars

CARS Events Calendar

 

 

Greek Affairs

http://www.montclair.edu/greekaffairs

 

 

LGBT Center

http://www.montclair.edu/lgbt

http://www.facebook.com/montclairstate.lgbtcenter

LGBT Center Events Calendar

 

 

Student Leadership Programs

http://www.montclair.edu/studentleadership

Student Leadership Events Calendar

 

 

 

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Community Service

Interested in community service?  Visit http://www.montclair.edu/studentleadership/community.html to learn about our upcoming projects and to sign up for the ones you would like to participate in. 

Community Service Calendar

 

Bonner Community Service Leaders
The Bonner Leader program is part of AmeriCorps and is sponsored by the Bonner Foundation which supports community service, anti-hunger and homelessness initiatives, and education. The Bonner Leaders at Montclair State University concentrate on service to our campus as well as service to local communities.  We staff the Community Service Resource Room located in the Student Center Building, Room 104-J.  This center is a place where students and organizations can come to learn about volunteer opportunities.  For further information call (973) 655- 5318 or see http://www.montclair.edu/studentleadership/bonner/index.html

 

 

 

Street Smart Self Defense

Learn practical and effective methods of street-smart self-defense, gain confidence and discuss crime prevention issues while having fun.  All are welcome:
Free of Charge
Every Monday Night
6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Student Recreation Center Multipurpose Room #2
Sponsored and Instructed by The Montclair State University Police Department
For more information contact: Captain Boyd Lyons: lyonsb@mail.montclair.edu

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Student Organizations

Annual Friday Prayer

Friday, April 27 @ 11:30am

SC Quad

Sponsored by MSA

 

Relay for Life

Friday, April 27 @ 7pm

Pittser Field

Sponsored by C.A.C./Relay for Life

 

Chibi Con

Saturday, April 28 @ 5:30pm

SC Ballrooms & more

 

1st Annual Car & Bike Show

Sunday, April 28 @ 12pm

Lot 28

Sponsored by the Student Veteran Association

 

MSA Bake Sale

Tuesday, May 1 @ 10am

PA Lobby

Sponsored by MSA

 

Summer Bash

Wednesday, May 2 @ 5pm

SC Rath

 

Farewell Dinner

Thursday, May 3 @ 6pm

SC 411-414

Sponsored by ISO

 

 

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Greek Life

4th Annual Rockathon

Monday, April 30 @ 8pm

SC Ballrooms

Sponsored by Phi Sigma Sigma

 

Sigma Delta Tau Interest Meeting

Tuesday, May 1 @ 8pm

UN 3002

Sponsored by Sigma Delta Tau

 

ZumbAKA

Wednesday, May 2 @ 6pm

Student Rec Center Gym A & B

Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha

 

Resume Workshop

Wednesday, May 2 @ 8:15pm

UN 1050

Sponsored by Sigma Delta Tau

 

TIARA Bake Sale

Thursday, May 3 @ 11am

DI Lobby

Sponsored by Mu Sigma Upsilon

 

The Return of THEE Yardshow Cookout

Saturday, May 5 @ 1pm

Bohn/Blanton Quad

Sponsored by Omega Psi Phi

 

UGC Banquet

Saturday, May 5 @ 6:30pm

SC Ballrooms A & B

Sponsored by Sigma Lambda Upsilon

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Athletics

http://www.montclairathletics.com/

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Peak Performances

Penance:  The Ghost of Don Juan

Friday, April 27 @ 7:30pm

Saturday, April 28 @ 8pm

Sunday, April 29 @ 2pm

Fox Theater

 

MSU Opera Workshop – The Marriage Contract

Saturday, April 28 @ 8pm

Kasser Theater

 

An Evening of Chamber Music

Monday, April 30 @ 7:30pm

Kasser Theater

 

Shanghai Quartet – Bartok Quartets

Saturday, May 5, Part I @ 4pm, Part II @ 8pm

Kasser Theater

 

 

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Campus Recreation

www.montclair.edu/campusrec

Group X Classes all day and night.
Stop by the Student Recreation Center or check on our website for the scheduling of classes!

 

 

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“Let’s Talk”
Walk–In Consultation and Support Hours offered at 3 different times and locations across campus.  All sites are open to all students.  No appointment is necessary.
Participation is free, voluntary and confidential.

Mondays – 1:00 to 2:30pm

Recreation Center – Room 2103 (2nd Floor Fitness Center)

 

Tuesdays – 3:00 to 4:30pm

104 Student Center Annex, Center for Student Involvement (next to the Commuter Lounge)

 

Wednesdays – 4:00 to 5:30pm

Sinatra Hall, Community Office (1st Floor Lobby)

 

Thursdays – 4:30 to 6:00pm

Morehead Hall, 314

 

Fridays – 11:00am to 12:30pm

Bohn Hall, Student/Staff Office (1st Floor Lobby)

 

For more information, check out our website at www.montclair.edu/caps or call CAPS at 973-655-5211.

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Weekly Meetings & Events

[To have your weekly meetings included, please email group, day, time & location to csi@mail.montclair.edu]

 

Mondays

PLAYERS: 5:30pm in SC 126

MSU Smile Station:  6:30pm in SC 416

LGBT Center Drag Race Viewing Nights: 9pm in SC 104

Rhythm Nation Dance Practice: 9pm in the Recreation Center Multipurpose Room 1

 

Tuesdays

Change Collegian Network: 2:45pm in SC 417

Femvolution Meeting and Discussion Group: 5pm in SC 416

Japan Club: 5:30pm in SC 417

OSAU: 7:30pm in SC Cafeterias B & C

Montclair University Gamers (MUG): 8pm in SC 206

The Normal Review:  8:15pm in UN 3052

NAACP: 8:30pm in DI 181

C.A.C./Relay for Life:  Bi-weekly meetings starting 1/24, 8:30pm in SC 411-414

 

Wednesdays

Muslim Student Association (MSA): 2:30pm in UN 2002

Indian Culture Club (ICC): 2:30pm in PA 111

CHANGE Collegian Network: 2:30pm in UN 2026

Q17 Discussion Group: 2:30pm in SC 415

UNICEF: 2:30pm in DI 286

Pi Sigma Alpha:  2:30pm in DI 175

History Club:  2:30pm in UN 2032

Speaking Through Silence:  2:30pm in SC 207

Unified Asian American Student Organization (UAASO): 2:30pm in PA 110

Fashion Club:  2:45pm in UN 3010

Hillel: 3pm in SC 205

H.S.A: 3pm in SC Café B

KASA: 3pm in UN 3009

MSU Dietetics Organization:  3pm in UN 2040

Chinese Student Association (CSA): 3pm in UN 2042

ISO:  3pm in UN 3008

International Business Society (IBS): 3pm in UN 2021

Multicultural Psychology Scholars: 3:30pm in UN 3004

The Brotherhood/ La Hermandad: 3:30pm in UN 3012

Global Medical Brigades:  4pm in PA 112

Psychology Club: 4:30pm in UN 2007

NASO:  5pm in SC Café B

Secular Student Alliance: 8:30pm in UN 2025

Rhythm Nation Dance Practice: 9pm in the Recreation Center Multipurpose Room 1

 

Thursdays

Change Collegian Network: 3pm in Faith & Spirituality Center

Psi Chi: 5pm in SC 417

 

Fridays

RecBoard: 2:30pm in Recreation Center Gym

HRLDA: 2:30pm in UN 1040

Fencing Club Open Fencing: 3pm in Recreation Center Multipurpose Room 1

 

 

LGBT Center

No Boundaries
Every Monday at 2:30pm
SC 104L
No Boundaries is an informal drop in time where students can meet to discuss gender, gender identity, and challenges facing the transgender community. Stop by for a chance to learn about the services and resources available to trans and gender non-conforming students at Montclair State.

 

Ru Paul's Drag Race Viewing Nights!
Every Monday at 9:00pm
SC 104 (CSI Lounge)
Join the LGBT Center weekly to watch LOGO's "Ru Paul's Drag Race!" Snacks will be provided.

Q17
Every Wednesday at 2:30pm
SC 415
Q17 is an informal discussion group about issues facing the LGBT community --open to both LGBT identified students and allies.

Kaleidoscope
Every Wednesday at 4:00pm
Drop in Center
Kaleidoscope is a group aimed at providing a safe space for LGBT identified students of color and allies. The group will feature weekly discussion topics and support in an affirming and non-judgmental environment.

 

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NEWMAN CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY
www.MSUNEWMAN.com

Friday, April 27

12:00 Noon - Daily Mass - Newman Center Chapel

7:00 PM - START OF THE ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE -

 

Saturday, April 28

7:00 AM - Conclusion of the Annual Relay for Life

 

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 29

7:30 PM – Confessions – Student Center Café B & C

7:30 PM – Do you sing or play an instrument?  Practice the music for Sunday’s Mass with Mr. Bruce Mauro – Student Center Café B & C

8:30 PM – SPECIAL CATHOLIC SUNDAY MASS HONORING OUR SENIORS – Student Center Café B & C

9:30 PM - SENIOR SEND OFF Reception

 

Monday, April 30

11:00 AM - Holy Hour - Newman Center Chapel

4:45 PM - Daily Mass - Newman Center Chapel

 

Tuesday, May 1 (University follows a Friday Schedule)

10:00 AM - Holy Hour - Newman Center Chapel

4:45 PM - Daily Mass - Newman Center Chapel

6:00 PM - Eboard

8:00 PM - Special Movie Night

 

Wednesday, May 2 (University Study Day - No classes)

10:00 AM - Holy Hour- Newman Center Chapel

12:00 N - Special Time – Daily Mass

12:30- ??? THE ANNUAL NEWMAN END OF THE YEAR BBQ - Join us at the Newman Center for an afternoon of food, games, and a relaxing good time before the stress of Finals!!!

 

Thursday, May 3

12:00 Noon - Daily Mass – Center for Faith & Spirituality Prayer Room (Student Center, Basement level)

Friday, May 4, 2012

12:00 Noon - Daily Mass - Newman Center Chapel

 

Sunday, May 6

7:30 PM – Confessions – Student Center Café B & C

7:30 PM – Do you sing or play an instrument?  Practice the music for Sunday’s Mass with Mr. Bruce Mauro – Student Center Café B & C

8:30 PM – FINAL CATHOLIC SUNDAY MASS OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR– Student Center Café B & C-

 

Center for Faith and Spirituality

"Conversations on Faith and Spirituality"

Join us for informal talks on timely religious and spiritual issues!  Come to participate or just listen in :-)

All faiths, spiritual seekers and questioners are welcome.

Thursdays from 1:00pm – 2:15pm

Center for Faith and Spirituality, Student Center 112 (behind the Montclarion offices)

Led by Professor Lisa Sargese

Dept of Philosophy and Religion

Sponsored by the Council on Faith and Spirituality

 

"Mediation and Healing for Beginners"

Meditation, relaxation, Qi gong, healing, prayer, visualization, and a way to recharge your spiritual batteries!  Led by Professor Lisa Sargese, Dept of Philosophy and Religion

Join us on Thursdays at 3:30pm in the Center for Faith and Spirituality on the ground floor of the Student Center room SC112 behind the Montclarion offices.

Sponsored by the Council on Faith and Spirituality and the Women's Center

 

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Health Promotion
We have a variety of on-going groups and events including Mindfulness Meditation, Write Your Stress Away and Let’s Talk about Sex.   All are free of charge and on a first come basis.  You can call at 973-655-5271 or visit our website at
www.montclair.edu/hp for the most up to date information and details about all our events.

 

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Global Education/Study Abroad

Study Abroad Information Sessions
There are open information sessions every Wednesday at 2.30pm at the Global Education Center, 22 Normal Avenue (white house across from Panzer Gym).  Come and learn about the programs available to you abroad, the application process, how credits can be transferred, financial aid and scholarships and to have your questions answered about studying abroad while a student at Montclair State University.  No reservations required - just walk in! www.montclair.edu/globaled/studyabroad .  

 

CONNECTING ACROSS CULTURES

 Join us for conversation, snacks, and an opportunity to make new connections and talk about  multicultural experiences at MSU and beyond. 

 

Meeting every Thursday 3:00 p.m. in the Health Promotion Drop-In Center (located between the Student Center and Richardson Hall)

For more information, please contact

Esmilda Abreu at x5114

Beth Calamia Scheckel at x5463 or 

Dr. Sudha Wadhwani at x5211 or at wadhwanis@mail.montclair.edu

Sponsored By: The Office of Equity and Diversity, The Global Education Center, International Services, and CAPS

  

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Monday Morning View

Check out this week's Monday Morning View: "What is the best advice you have ever received?"
You'll find this week's video at:  http://youtu.be/TIvt8YTxYEs

Quick Poll
And remember if you were not in today's video? Participate in our Quick Poll on this subject at: http://www.montclair.edu/campuslife
See previous Views at: http://www.youtube.com/montclairstate

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Other Important Information

2012-2013 FAFSA Information

The 2012-2013 FAFSA is now available. The priority deadline to campus based funds is March 1.  If you are completing your FAFSA before you complete your taxes, you can complete it using estimated information. After you file your taxes, you can update your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval. 

Please make sure that you check your WESS account and MSU email for important emails and updates to your account.

If you have any financial aid questions you can email
financialaid@mail.montclair.edu


Financial Aid Information
Starting with Academic Year (AY) 2010-2011, Montclair State University will participate in the Federal Direct Loan (Stafford and PLUS) programs. You must sign a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) in order to receive your Federal Loans for more information go to:
https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action

 

Success Panel
Theme: Successful Executives and Entrepreneurs
will share their views and experiences on their journey to success.
April 30th, 5:15-7:00
Dickson Hall, Cohen Lounge
Refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by the Coccia Institute and the Center
for Career Services and Cooperative Education

 

Calling All Crafters!!  Take Back the Craft
Every Friday 12pm to 1pm and 1pm to 2pm
Location: Women's Center - Student Center Room 421
Whether you're a lifelong crafter or just picking up your first cro-hook, all are welcome for creative conversation and crafting.  Kitting/Crocheting Mentors needed!
We welcome crafters such as, but not limited to jewelry making, paper crafts, any other creative arts.

 

“Are You Healthier Than a Fifth Grader?”

Sponsored by Health Psychology Class

Trivia Game with Prizes

Check us out at

Relay for Life

Friday, April 27th 7-10pm

 

Worldwide Book Drive

April 16-May 9

We are collecting new and used books of all types, but we especially need textbooks! Drop boxes may be found in the lobbies of University Hall, Dickson Hall, Morehead Hall, Student Center, and the Library. Sponsored by Alpha Lambda Delta & Tau Delta Phi

 

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