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:
March 14-April 9: "Hip-Hop Construction." Lecture: "Foundations of Performance Art" by Teresa Rodriguez of the Art Galleries, March 24, 4-5 p.m. Performance presentation March 31, 6-8 p.m. Performance art workshop, April 5, 12:30-2 p.m. Closing reception and performance, April 7, 6-8 p.m.

Theater   [back to top]
For ticket information, call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.
March 30 and April 1-3: Harry Partch's "Oedipus." Performed by Newband on original Harry Partch instruments. 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, April 1-2 and 2 p.m. April 3, Alexander Kasser Theater. Tickets: $35 (Click here for story.)

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.

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 Elletronica Viva" featuring Alvin Curran, Frederic Rzewski and Richard Teitelbaum. As pioneers of free-form electronic music in the '60s and '70s, Musica Elletronica 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.
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.
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.
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. Tickets $8-$15. Call the Box Office at 973-655-5112.

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]

March 8: "Bioterrorism: The New Jersey Connection" by Leonard Cole, internationally recognized expert on bioterrorism. Sponsored by Political Science and the Political Science Club.1 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 178.

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. 8 p.m., Alexander Kasser Theater. (Click here for story.)

March 9: School of Business Brown Bag Research Seminar: "Using Confirmatory Data-Analysis Tools for Research in the Social Sciences, Bio-Medical Sciences and in Business" by Mark Berenson and Nicole Kopple of Information and Decision Sciences. 11:30 a.m., Partridge Hall, Room 319.

March 10: (postponed from March 8) Tea and Talk: "Frontier as Metaphor: The Role of the Urals as the Russian Frontier" by Elena Dotssenko, visiting Fulbright Scholar and a professor in the Russian and Foreign Language Department of Ural State Pedagogical University in Russia. 3:30 p.m., Special Collections Room, Sprague Library. To reserve a seat, call Wendy Gilbert-Simon at 973-655-4185.

March 24: "Foundations of Performance Art" by MSU Art Galleries Director Teresa Rodriguez. 4-5 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. (Click here for story.)

March 30: An Evening of "Sicilian Feasts." Culinary demonstration, tasting and book signing to celebrate MSU's culinary study tour of Italy. Special guest: Culinary author Giovanna Bellia La Marca. 7-9 p.m., Finley Hall, Room 115. Space is limited. To reserve a ticket, call 973-655-4185 by March 23.

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.

April 15: "Creating a Workplace Environment that Supports Work and Life Balance." Workshop on the ongoing challenge of balancing work and family commitments and how institutions do, or do not, create enviroments that are supportive of maintaining that balance. Claire Van Ummersen, vice president of the American Council on Education (ACE) and director of the Office for Women in Higher Education (OWHE) is the keynote speaker. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Cost: $55. Sponsored by the ACE/OWHE. For more information, call Carole Lange at 973-655-7863.

May 13: Professional Conference for Teachers of World Languages: "Teaching Language and Culture: Thinking Outside the Box." Sponsored by the NJNER. 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.

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.
March 30: 2:30-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 286.
•  NETWORKING. Learn the art of building alliances. Morehead Hall, Room 334.
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.
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.
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.
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 scanning systems and e-mail. Morehead Hall, Room 337.
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.
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.
• STRESS MANAGEMENT/MANAGING TEST ANXIETY
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.
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.
April 21: Faculty Forum: Pedagogy 102 for Distance Learning. 2:30-4 p.m., College Hall, Room 310.

Financial Records System Training. College Hall, Room 310. To register, call Marlene Kolesar at 973-655-7373.
March 14: Inquiry/Approval. 11 a.m.-noon.
March 15: Online Requisitioning. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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 March 7
"Gastric Bypass Surgery / Flamenco." Directed by Manuel Caamano, with host Astrid Martinez, this episode features two segments.
"Gastric Bypass Surgery." The life-changing experience of Kirsy Santiago who, as a last resort, opted for bypass surgery to lose weight. Features surgeon Franklyn Vasquez, explaining the surgical procedure and possible risks, and Maria Rivera, coordinator of the Bariatric Center at Barnert Hospital, describing the stages after surgery and how patients have to adapt their dietary habits. Produced by Jossira Gil.
"Flamenco." An historic overview of this quintessential Spanish dance, as well as demonstrations and descriptions of different forms of flamenco, and what the dance means to performers. Features Maria Jose Garcia Vizcaino of Spanish and Broadcasting major Yumilka Ortiz, both performing and discussing flamenco. Produced by Yumilka Ortiz.

Sports   [back to top]
Only home games are listed. For a complete sports schedule, call Athletics at 973-655-6787.
Men's Lacrosse. Sprague Field.
March 12: Eastern Connecticut. 1 p.m.
April 2: Oneonta State. 2 p.m.
April 6: Richard Stockton. 7 p.m.
April 9: Stevens Tech. 1 p.m.
April 16: Susquehanna. 2 p.m.
April 23: New York Martime. 1 p.m.

Women's Lacrosse. Sprague Field.
March 24: FDU-Florham. 4 p.m.
March 31: St.Thomas Aquinas. 4 p.m.
April 5: Susquehanna. 7 p.m.
April 7: Manhattanville. 4 p.m.
April 13: Stevens Tech. 7 p.m.
April 21: Centenary. 4 p.m.
April 26: Eastern (Pa.). 4 p.m.

Baseball. Yogi Berra Stadium.
March 23: Wilmington. 3 p.m.
March 25: SUNY Cortland. 2 p.m.
March 25: Rensselaer. 11:30 a.m.
April 2: Rutgers-Camden. 11:30 a.m.
April 5: Eastern Connecticut. 4 p.m.
April 7: Ramapo. 3:30 p.m.
April 9: The College of New Jersey. Noon.
April 15: Kean. 3:30 p.m.
April 26: Johns Hopkins. 7 p.m.
April 28: Rutgers-Newark. 3:30 p.m.
April 29: William Paterson. 3:30 p.m.
May 1: Salisbury University. Noon.
May 3: York. 3:30 p.m.
May 11: Salisbury University. Noon.
May 13: Ithaca College. 7 p.m.
May 14: Ithaca College. 2 p.m.

Softball. Softball Stadium.
March 25: Muhlenberg/Hunter noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
March 30: Drew. 3 p.m.
April 7: John Jay. 3 p.m.
April 16: The College of New Jersey. 2 p.m.
April 21: Hunter. 5 p.m.
April 23: Rutgers-Camden. 1 p.m.
April 26: Rutgers-Newark. 3 p.m.
April 28: Baruch. 3 p.m.
May 1: Scranton. 1 p.m.


And more   [back to top]

March 9: "Rewarding Careers in ESL Instruction." 2:45-4 p.m., Dickson Hall, Room 122. Sponsored by the Montclair Linguistics Association.

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 5: Conference: "Confronting the Threat of Genocide." Sponsored by Anthropology, History and the Institute for the Humanities.

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.
April 7
June 9
July 21

University Senate meetings. 3-5 p.m., Student Center, Room 419.
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.
March 9
April 13
May 4

Professional Staff Association meetings. 9:30 a.m., Student Center, Rathskeller.
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.

Conversation Café. Philosophical discussion group. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Drop-In Center.

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.

EXHIBIT:
Through September: "Jersey Girls" celebrating New Jersey's greatest athletes. The mixed-media exhibit features women who have earned remarkable success as world-class athletes, and whose personal stories are inspirational. Also included in the exhibit is a special section devoted to women sports pioneers who defied odds to leave a lasting mark in the Garden State.

EVENTS:
Reservations required for all programs and events. Call for more information and fees.
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.