In the Galleries

Theater

Music

Dance

Lectures/Workshops

Computer Training

On "Carpe Diem"

Sports

And More

Ongoing

Yogi Berra Museum

In the Art Galleries
Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 973-655-5113.

University Gallery:
Through Feb. 26: "Repeating Spaces." Four women artists--Seongmin Ahn, Jin Lee, Linda Peláez-Dorian and Katarina Wong--utilize the element of repetition in their work to challenge the viewer's perception. The artists ask the viewer to enter a space that has been altered in some way through repetitive processes.
March 14-April 9: "Hip-Hop Construction." Presentation: April 1, 6-8 p.m.

Theater   [back to top]
For ticket information, call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.
Feb. 9-12: Robert LePage's "The Busker's Opera." The American premiere of this new music-theater piece adapted from John Gay's 18th-century masterpiece, "The Beggar's Opera." 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $35.

Feb. 24-26: "Flyin' West" by Pearl Cleage. Directed by Suzanne Trauth. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-26; 1 p.m. Feb. 25; 2 p.m. Feb. 27, Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $20.

March 2-6: Shakespeare's "The Tempest." Presented by Players. Directed by Michael Finnerty. 8 p.m. with a 2 p.m. showing March 5. Student Center, Room 126. Free.

March 30 and April 1-3: Harry Partch's "Oedipus." Adapted from the play by Sophocles. Performed by Newband on the original Harry Partch Instrumentarium. Music and text by Harry Partch; directed by Bob McGrath; and musical direction by Dean Drummond. In this adaptation, McGrath explores Partch's seminal work based on Sophocles' play. Rarely performed because of the technical complexities, "Oedipus" features five solo voices, chorus, traditional western instruments and several of Partch's own inventions. 7:30 p.m. March 30, April1-2 and 2 p.m. April 3, Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $35.

April 11-17: "Trojan Women" by Euripides. Directed by Jorge Cacheiro. 7:30 p.m., April 11-16; 1 p.m. April 15 and 2 p.m. April 17. L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre.

Music   [back to top]
Additional programs may be scheduled and all are subject to change. Check the events Web site for current listings. For general information about music events, call 973-655-7263. For ticket information, call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.

Feb. 9-12: Robert LePage's "The Busker's Opera." The American premiere of this new music-theater piece adapted from John Gay's 18th-century masterpiece, "The Beggar's Opera." 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater.

March 1: Ensemble Kaboul. A new generation of musicians who have preserved the traditions and popular sound of Afghan music that was silenced during the Taliban regime. Many of their songs are classical Dari poems set to music, but their more recent repertoire includes selections from the glory days of Afghan Radio--a mix of Indian, Persian and Central Asian sounds featuring legendary Afghani singer Ustad Farida Mahwash. 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $30.

March 6: Cristina Capparelli Gerling, piano, performs works by several composers from her native Brazil. 3 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $30.

April 5: Stephen Oosting, tenor. Includes work by Robert Aldridge of Music. 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $25.

April 6: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with David Singer, clarinet. Mozart's "Symphony No. 29 in a Major." 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $45.

April 8: Sanford Sylvan, baritone, and David Breitman, piano. Features the New Jersey premiere of "Flashes and Dedications" by Orange native John Harbison, composed especially for Sylvan and Breitman. 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $35.

April 10: MSU Jazz Ensembles. Jeffrey Kunkel, director. 2 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $20.

April 17: World premiere of "Soulphonic Soundscape" by Daniel Bernard Roumain. Featuring DBR and The Mission. 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $20.

April 23-24, 27-28: Opera Workshop: Menotti's "The Consul." A freedom fighter must fell an unnamed dictatorship to evade persecution, leaving his wife and child behind. 7:30 p.m. April 23, 27-28, 2 p.m. April 24, Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $20.

April 26: Shanghai Quartet, MSU's artists-in-residence. Featuring Jiang folk song selections. 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $35.

April 30: Special United States reunion of "Musica Elettronica Viva" featuring Alvin Curran, Frederic Rzewski and Richard Teitelbaum. As pioneers of free-form electronic music in the '60s and '70s, Musica Elettronica Viva merged free improvisation, street music, theater, collaborations with untrained musicians and audience participation with their Moog synthesizers to revolutionize an entire musical genre. 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $30.

Weekday Lunchtime Recitals. 1 p.m, McEachern Recital Hall.
Feb. 9: Student Recital: Compositions.
Feb. 16: Student Recital: Strings.
Feb. 23: Faculty Recital: Robert Aldridge, composer.
March 2: Partch Ensemble. Kasser Theater.
March 9: Student Recital: Woodwinds.
March 23: Student Recital: Guitar.
March 30: Student Recital: Brass.
April 6: Student Recital: Percussion.
April 13: Student Recital: Voice.
April 20: Student Recital: Piano.
April 27: Student Recital: Chamber Music.

Weekday Evening Recitals. 8 p.m., McEachern Recital Hall, unless noted otherwise.
Feb. 23: Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium.
Feb. 25: Faculty/Student Benefit Concert for Music Scholarships. Union Congregational Church, Montclair.

March 2: Senior Recital: Patrick Valentino, compositions. (Click here for story.)

March 10: Clarinet Night.
March 11: Senior Recital: Adam Cavagnaro, baritone.
March 21: Piano Recital. 6 p.m.
March 29: Brass Night.
March 30: SAI Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Benefit. 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium.
April 13: Sinfonia Concert: American Music.
April 20: Senior Recital: Kate Paice, trombone.
April 22: Saxophone Ensemble.
April 26: Senior Recital: Renata Legutko, violin.
May 2: Senior Recital: Brian Williams, flute.
May 6: Senior Recital: Jay Falduti, compositions.

Weekend Recitals. McEachern Recital Hall, unless noted otherwise.
Feb. 12: Senior Recital: Erin Hayes, flute. 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 13: SAI Recital. 3 p.m.
Feb. 19: Senior Recital: Michelle Marano, flute. 8 p.m.
Feb. 20: Lyn Rice-See, piano. 3 p.m.
Feb. 20: Sophomore Recital: Matthew DePasquale, trumpet. 7 p.m.
March 6: MSU Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony. 3 p.m., Memorial Auditorium.
April 2: Senior Recital: Sarah Bruce, viola. 6 p.m.
April 3: Junior Recital: Robert Quinn, bassoon. 1 p.m.
April 3: Senior Recital: Meredith Foreman, sax and percussion. 8 p.m.
April 9: Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Kasser Theater.
April 10: MSU Jazz Ensembles. 3 p.m., Kasser Theater.
April 10: Graduate Recital: Janet Somers, flute. 3 p.m.
April 17: Graduate Recital: Michelle Brick, flute. 3 p.m.
April 24: Senior Recital: Jeffrey Markey, trumpet. 8 p.m.
April 30: Sophomore Recital: Lindsay Bennett, flute. 8 p.m.
May 1: Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony. 3p.m., Kasser Theater.
May 1: Chorale and Chamber Singers. 7:30 p.m., Kasser Theater.
May 7: Senior Recital: Sean Mulcahy, tenor. 8 p.m.
May 8: Graduate Recital: Kate Bolcar, soprano. 3 p.m.
May 8: Senior Recital: Danielle Phillips, bassoon. 8 p.m.
May 15: Music Prep Concert. 2 p.m.
May 15: Dan Zanes and Friends. 2 p.m., Kasser Theater.

Dance   [back to top]
For information about dance events, call the Box Office at 973-655-5112 unless noted otherwise.
March 7-12: Dance Collage presented by the MSU Dance Repertory Company. 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater.

April 28-May 1: Danceworks 2005 presented by the MSU Dance Repertory Company. 7:30 p.m. April 28-30, May 1; 1 p.m., April 29, Memorial Auditorium.

Lectures/Workshops   [back to top]
Feb. 8: Tea and Talk: "The Role of Culture in the Contemporary Art of New Zealand: Being Maori in an Anglo-Saxon World" by Enrich Ranfft, senior lecturer in contemporary history and theory in the Fine Arts Studio at Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design in Auckland, New Zealand. 3:30 p.m., Global Education Center. To reserve a seat, call Wendy Gilbert-Simon at 973-655-4185.

Feb. 9: Information Session for Washington Center Internship Program. 3-4:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 418.

Feb. 9: School of Business Brown Bag Research Seminar: "Key Information Technology Challenges Facing Management Information Systems in Higher Education" by Richard Peterson and Ruben Xing of Information and Decision Sciences. The pair will discuss how they used funding they received to improve the delivery of courses, and the academic and research environment in their department. 12:30 p.m., Partridge Hall, Room 332.

Feb. 10: Seminar in Biology and Molecular Biology: "Water Transport in Trees" by Nathan Phillips of Boston University. 4 p.m., Science Hall, Sokol Seminar Room.

Feb. 10: "Something Borrowed, Something New: Italian Women in the New World and the Old Immigration Post WWII," a presentation by photographer Jessica Chornesky. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Dickson Hall, Room 177. Sponsored by the Coccia Institute.

Feb. 17: Symposium. "The Arts: A New Prescription for Health and Wellness." Experts will examine the interrelationships between the arts and health through partners such as universities, hospitals, community organizations and artists. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms. Free. For more information, call Marie Sparks at 973-655-7070.

Feb. 21: "Translating Cervantes" by award-winning translator Edith Grossman.Part of The Many Faces of the Spanish-Speaking World Series. 6:30 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178. Book signing will follow the lecture.

Feb. 22: Human Resources Lunch and Learn Session: Investing for Personal Wealth. Presented by a representative from Merill Lynch. Noon-1:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 411-412. To reserve a seat, call Diane Gasparatos at 973-655-4395.

Feb. 23: Videoconference: "Copyright: The Essential Issues for Faculty and Staff." 2-4 p.m., College Hall, Room 310. Click here to register.

Feb. 24: Tea and Talk: "Excavating the Lost Tribes of the Carpathian Basin: The Avars" by Joszef Szentpeteri, researcher with the Department of Social Sciences in the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. 3:30 p.m., Global Education Center. To reserve a seat, call Wendy Gilbert-Simon at 973-655-4185.

Feb. 25: Global Education Grants Workshop. Learn how to interpret the guidelines and how to prepare a proposal. Led by Marina Cunningham of the Global Education Center. Noon-2 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

March 3: Affirmative Action Day: Keynote: "The Politics of Affirmative Action" by Donna Brazile, veteran Democratic political strategist and chair of the Democratic National Committee's Voting Rights Institute. Brazile has worked on several presidential campaigns for Democratic candidates and was the former campaign manager for the Gore-Lieberman 2000 presidential campaign. She is a contributor and political commentator on CNN's "Inside Politics" and "American Morning." She also appears regularly on MSNBC's "Hardball" and FOX's "Hannity and Colmes." 2-3 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. Affirmative Action Day is sponsored by the President's Commission on Affirmative Action. Other events include:
10-11 a.m.—video conference and panel discusion with Brigid Harrison of Political Science; Michelle Meyers-Shipp, director, Division on EO/AA, NJ Department of Personnel; Nancy Hicks, assistant to the president for Affirmative Action and Ethical Standards, Richard Stockton College; Luis Rodriguez of Sprague Library. College Hall, Room 310.
Noon-1 p.m.—Flag-raising. Outside Student Center.
3-4 p.m.—Brazile will sign copies of her book, Cooking With Grease: Stirring the Posts in American Politics, which will be available for purchase. Kasser Theater.

March 9: Margaret and Herman Sokol Science Lecture: "Mapping Human History: Genes, Race and Our Common Origins" by author Steve Olson. In his critically acclaimed book, Olson weaves together findings from archaeology, linguistics and, above all, genetics to produce unique insights into who we are and where we came from. 7:30 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. (Click here for story.)

March 14: "Foundations of Performance Art" by MSU Art Galleries Director Teresa Rodriguez. 1-2:30 p.m., Art Gallery.

March 23: Presidential Invited Faculty Lecture: "An Opera About Elmer Gantry?" presented by Robert Aldridge of Music. 3 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater.

April 4: Sacher Memorial Alumni Lecture by Bobby Boulware '71. 1 p.m. Location TBA.

April 9: Annual conference sponsored by the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary and Literacy Education: "Children's Opportunities--Our Responsibilities: Recognizing and Responding to the Diversity of Learners." 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Center. Cost: $10; $5 for NJNER Clinical Faculty; free for MSU faculty and students. For more information, call Mary Morrow at 973-655-7159 or Ashley Snowden at 973-655-5407.

May 13: Professional Conference for Teachers of World Languages: "Teaching Language and Culture: Thinking Outside the Box." Sponsored by the New Jersey Network for Educational Renewal. Numerous speakers and presentations. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center. Fee: $20. Waived for presenters and MSU faculty and students. For more information, call Nancy Tumposky at 973-655-7127.

Financial Records System Training. College Hall, Room 310. To register, call Marlene Kolesar at 973-655-7373.
Feb. 9: Online Requisitioning. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Career Development Workshops. Sponsored by Career Development. Registration required. Call 973-655-5194.
• CAREER FAIR PREPARATION. Learn how to conduct yourself at a career fair--what to bring, what to wear and how to prepare.
Feb. 28: 5-6:30 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.
March 30: 2:30-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 286.
•  NETWORKING. Learn the art of building alliances. Morehead Hall, Room 334.
Feb 8: 10-11 a.m.
March 21: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
April 21: 5-6:30 p.m. Morehead Hall, Room 100A.
•  YOUR CAREER AND THE NET. Learn how to use the Internet effectively for self-assessment and job hunting. Morehead Hall, Room 337.
Feb. 17: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
April 4: 2-3 p.m.
• GRADUATE SCHOOL. Learn about the graduate school admissions process and see if grad school is the right choice for you.
Feb. 21: 5-6:30 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.
April 21: 5-6:30 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 100.
• INTERNSHIPS. Learn why internships are important and how to obtain them.
April 11: 1-2 p.m., Morehead Hall.
• TRADITIONAL RESUME PREPARATION. This PowerPoint workshop will teach you how to create an effective marketing tool that sells your skills.
Feb. 10: 2:30-4 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 100A
Feb. 15: 1-2:30 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 100A
March 3: 5-6:30 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 100A
March 23: 3-4:30 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 286.
March 28: 5:30-7 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.
April 6: 2:30-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 286.
April 14: 5:30-7 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 100A.
April 25: 5-6:30 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.
May 2: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.
• ELECTRONIC RESUMES. Learn to write and format your resume for faxing, resume scannning systems and e-mail. Morehead Hall, Room 337.
Feb. 21: 11 a.m.-noon.
March 23: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
April 21: 1-2 p.m.
• EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWING SKILLS. Prepare for interviews by describing the process and discussing typical questions.
Feb. 16: 2:30-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 286.
Feb. 28: 3-4:30 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.
March 8: 1-2:30 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 100A.
March 21: 5-6:30 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.
March 31: 5:30-7 p.m., Richardson Hall, Room 117.
April 13: 10-11:30 a.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.
April 20: 2:30-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 286.
May 2: 5:30-7 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.
May 3: 1:30-3 p.m., Morehead Hall, Room 334.

Study Skills Workshops. Sponsored by Academic Development and Assessment. Morehead Hall, Room 140/143. To register, call 973-655-4364 or 5425.
• READING DIFFICULT MATERIAL: SQ3R METHOD
Feb. 8: 2-3 p.m.
Feb. 10: 5-6 p.m.
• MEMORY STRATEGIES
Feb. 17: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 22: 2-3 p.m.
• STUDYING MATH
Feb. 22: 5-6 p.m.
March 1: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
• NOTE-TAKING/LISTENING SKILLS
Feb. 28: 5-6 p.m.
March 3: 11 a.m.-noon
• STRESS MANAGEMENT/MANAGING TEST ANXIETY
March 4: 10-11 a.m.
March 9: 5-6 p.m.
• WRITING BASICS
March 22: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 30: 4-5 p.m.
• TEST-TAKING/ERROR ANALYSIS
April 4: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
April 7: 10-11 a.m.
• ORGANIZING RESEARCH PAPERS
APA STYLE
April 12: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
April 14: 10-11 a.m.
MLA STYLE
April 13: 2-3 p.m.
April 19: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• LEARNING STYLES
April 19: 5-6 p.m.
April 21: 10-11 a.m.
• PREVIEW FOR CLASS/REVIEW (STUDY)
April 28: 10-11 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Art Forum Lecture Series. 2:30-4:20 p.m., Calcia Hall, Room 135. Sponsored by Art and Design.
Feb. 10: Enrich Ranfft: "Home and Away: Aspects of Recent New Zealand Art."
Feb. 17: Alfred Smith, sculptor, painter and 3D animator: "Time as the Rhythm of Experience."
Feb. 24: Cynthia Eardley, sculptor.
March 3: Carlos Estevez, painter, sculptor: "Excerpts from writings on The Dark Theater," Carlos Estevez, 2002.
March 10: Eric Weeks, photographer.
March 24: Bill Plympton, animator.
March 31: Hjalti Karlson and Jan Wilker, graphic designers: "Made in America. By Europeans."
April 7: Zeva Oelbaum, photographer.
April 14: Elizabeth Condon, painter.
April 21: Daryl Moore, graphic designer
April 28: Ayano Ohmi, sculptor.

Computer Training   [back to top]
Register for the following computer training courses online or call 973-655-5449. Please arrive five minutes prior to the start of the session. A valid MSU identification card is required to register. All classes are held in College Hall, Room 123.
Feb. 9: iMovie. Noon-1 p.m.
Feb. 15: Faculty Forum: WIMBA Workshop. Noon-1 p.m., College Hall, Room 123.
Feb. 22: Faculty Forum: Adjunct Workshop. Noon, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For location, e-mail Susan Graham.
Feb. 24: Faculty Forum: Pedagogy 101 for Distance Learning. 2:30-4 p.m., College Hall, Room 310.
Feb. 25: Online Assessment Using Blackboard. 10 a.m.-noon, College Hall, Room 123.
April 21: Faculty Forum: Pedagogy 102 for Distance Learning. 2:30-4 p.m., College Hall, Room 310.

On "Carpe Diem"   [back to top]
"Carpe Diem," the television show produced by broadcasting students, airs on Montclair Channel 34 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 p.m. and Saturdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1 p.m.; on Bergen Cablevision Mondays at 5 p.m.; on Morris and Paterson Cablevision Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.; on Oakland, Clifton and Pompton Cablevision Thursdays at 3 p.m.; and Clifton Cable channel 77 Fridays at 5:30 p.m.
Week of Feb. 7: "From Viagra to Prostate Cancer." Urologist Anthony Catanese, named one of New Jersey's best doctors by New Jersey Magazine, describes some of the newest developments in treatments for sexual diseases and sexual dysfunction, and who is at risk for prostate cancer. Produced and hosted by Bill Berlin of Political Science; directed by broadcasting major Janet Pirchio.

Sports   [back to top]
Only home games are listed. For a complete sports schedule, call Athletics at 973-655-6787.
Men's Basketball. Panzer Gym.
Feb. 7: Rutgers-Newark. 7 p.m.
Feb. 12: Richard Stockton. 4 p.m.
Feb. 14: NYC Tech. 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 19: Kean. 1 p.m.

Women's Basketball. Panzer Gym.
Feb. 12: Richard Stockton. 2 p.m. (MSU alumnae game at noon.)
Feb. 19: Kean. 3 p.m.

Wrestling. Panzer Gym.
Feb. 9: Springfield. 7:30 p.m.

And more   [back to top]
Feb. 7: Blood Drive. Held by the American Red Cross. Picture I.D. required. Please eat before donating. Noon-6 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms. For more information, call 973-655-7828.

Feb.8: "I Question America," a dramatic presentation about black activist and warrior Fannie Lou Hamer performed by E.P. McKnight. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Student Center, Ballorooms. For more information, call 973-655-5524 or 973-655-7516.

Feb. 9: Aaron Dhanke of the Washington Center will talk about internship opportunities in Washington, D.C. Learn about the application process, financial aid and placement and hear about the experience from students who have participated in the program. 2:30-3 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 261. For more information, call Brigid Harrison at 973-655-7923.

Feb. 17: Chinese Spring Festival. Presented by the Chinese Club. Buffet dinner, lion dance, Mah jong and more. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

Feb. 22: Members of the English Department will read from Wicked Times, selected poems by Aaron Kramer, part of The American Poetry Recovery Series edited by Carey Nelson. Kramer is the late father of Laura Kramer of Sociology. 5:30 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

Feb. 23: An Evening of Irish Film and Food. Sponsored by the Global Education Center. Screening of "The Dead," with an introduction by Gregory Waters of English, followed by Irish slow food sampling, courtesy of food management majors. 6 p.m., Finley Hall, Room 115. To reserve a seat, call 973-655-4185 by Feb. 18.

March 2: MSU/MAM Art Talk: William Wegman, photographer, will discuss his mult-media work, including his photographs featuring his famous Weimaraner dogs. 7 p.m., Montclair Art Museum. A free shuttle bus will leave from the Red Hawk Deck bus stop at 6:15 p.m. and return from the museum at 8:45 p.m.

March 3: Presentation and interviews for Disney College Program Internship. Presented by Ben Wise, Disney Program recruiter. Open to all majors and college levels. Noon and 5 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. For more information, call Elaine Russo at 973-655-7495.

March 22: Third Annual Vendor Fair. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms. For more information, call Michael Jackson at 973-655-4447.

April 12: MSU Annual Dinner. 6-9 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms.

April 13: Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Student Employees. Thirty-five deserving student workers each will receive a $100 gift certificate to the University Bookstore. 4 p.m., Student Center, Dining Room.

May 3: MSU Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Dinner and Guest Speaker featuring Lorraine Monroe of the Lorraine Monroe Leadership Institute. 5 p.m., The Venetian, 546 River Road, Garfield.Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members in advance; add $5 for at-the-door payments. For more information, call Barbara Civitillo at 201-666-3052.

Individual College and School Convocations. Each college and school will host a graduation convocation ceremony for students who will complete their degree requirements by May 2005 and for those whose degrees were conferred in August 2004 and January 2005. While the University Commencement on May 20 signifies the official conferral of degrees, the individual convocations are pre-commencement ceremonies celebrating students' achievements. Seating is limited and tickets are required. All ceremonies will be held in the amphitheater. In case of inclement weather, the Convocation ceremony will be canceled and not rescheduled. Please call the weather hotline at 973-655-7810 or log on to www.montclair.edu for the latest weather information. Master's degree candidates are to attend the Graduate School Convocation on May 15 only. The calendar of Graduation Convocation ceremonies is as follows.
School of the Arts: Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Saturday, May 14 at 1 p.m.
Graduate School: Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m.
College of Science and Mathematics: Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m.
College of Education and Human Services: Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m.
School of Business: Wednesday, May 18 at 7 p.m.

Board of Trustees meetings. 4:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.
Feb. 10
April 7
June 9
July 21

University Senate meetings. 3-5 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.
Feb. 16
March 30
April 27

AFT Local 1904 meetings. 3:30 p.m., Student Center, Room 419. For more information, call Linda Turano at 973-655-4453.
Feb. 9
March 9
April 13
May 4

Professional Staff Association meetings. 9:30 a.m., Student Center, Rathskeller.
Feb. 8 with President Susan A. Cole. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.
Feb. 22
March 8
March 22
April 12
April 26
May 10
May 24 at an off-campus location. Time and place TBA.

Ongoing   [back to top]
Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners. Open to anyone interested in learning about meditation and development mindfulness in daily life. Led by meditation teacher and personal coach alumna Kerry Rasp. Mondays, 1-2 p.m., Drop-In Center. For more information, call Tanya at 973-655-3460.

Cookies and Culture. A casual discussion group for international and American students to learn about each other's cultures. 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Count Basie Hall, First Floor Lounge, and 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Russ Hall, Kops Lounge. For more information, call Pat Torok at 973-655-5463.

"Light" Lunches. Fellowship and Prayer for Faculty and Staff. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Student Center, Room 416. For more information, call Kathleen Costello at 973-655-6853.

Faculty First Thursdays. President Susan A. Cole invites all faculty to join her, the provost and the deans for coffee and informal conversation. March 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Student Center, Dining Room.

Girl Talk. An open-forum discussion. 4-5 p.m. Thursdays. Student Center, Room 420. For more information, call the Women's Center at 973-655-5114.

Public Telescope Nights. 8-9 p.m. clear Thursdays in front of Richardson Hall through May 4. Kids nights (Feb. 17, March 24 and April 21) begin at 7:30 p.m. This event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy, or extremely cold or windy. For more information, call Mary Lou West of Mathematical Sciences at 973-655-7266.

Mass. Sundays. 11 a.m., Russ Hall, Kops Lounge; 6:30 p.m., Newman Center, 894 Valley Road.

Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center   [back to top]
Admission to the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center is $6 for adults; $4 for children and students. Programs are free with admission (unless otherwise noted). Hours are Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For information, call 973-655-2378 or visit www.yogiberramuseum.org.

EVENTS:
Reservations required for all programs and events. Call for more information and fees.
Feb. 21: Workshop: "The Art of Sport." Art clinic for aspiring artists in grades 3-12 conducted by noted sports artist and educator Tony Capparelli. Materials included. Fee: $10.

March 12: Filip Bondy discussion/book-signing: "Bleeding Pinstripes: A Season with the Bleacher Creatures of Yankee Stadium." The New York Daily News sports columnist will discuss his experiences with some of the most passionate and zaniest of Yankee fans, followed by a book-signing. Free admission with book purchase at the Museum. 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

March 13: "Professional Athletes: Role Models, Icons or Private Citizens?" 7-9 p.m. This program, in conjunction with the Adult School of Montclair, examines the influence of well-known sports figures. Expert panel includes Peter King, senior writer, Sports Illustrated; Bruce Harper, former New York Jets running back and founder of Heroes and Cool Kids; Steve Balboni, former first baseman with the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees; and Karl Nelson, former New York Giants tackle. Fee: $15 adults, $5 children. To register, call 973-746-6636.

March 18: New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) and Museum Workshop: "Girls and High School Sports." 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Workshop for teachers, coaches and athletic directors on topical issues pertaining to girls and high school athletics. Workshop is worth four professional development hours.
Fee: $65 includes breakfast and lunch. For registration and more information, call 609-259-2776.

April 9: Mike Vaccaro discussion/book-signing: "Emperors and Idiots: The Hundred Year Rivalry Between the Yankees and Red Sox, From the Very Beginning to the End of the Curse." The New York Post sports columnist will discuss the liveliest and most intense of all sports rivalries, followed by a book-signing. 1-2:30 p.m. Free admission with book purchase at the Museum.