Get Digital this Summer!

There many ways of staying connected to your alma mater this summer! Montclair State University continues to offer digital events to alumni and friends.

Check out these upcoming digital opportunities! From career workshops to a virtual performance to the MBA Executive Speaker Series, there are many digital opportunities available to you.

Virtual Premiere: Gratias Tibi – Monday, June 22

In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, and to express gratitude to frontline medical and service workers, the Montclair State University Singers have partnered with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO), which has commissioned a new work, Gratias Tibi, for physically distanced orchestra and choir from José Luis Domínguez.

The Singers will join the musicians of the NJSO for a virtual world premiere on June 22. All performers will record their parts individually from home, and each part will be stitched together to create the finished work. The premiere will be viewable at njsymphony.org/gratiastibi and on the Cali School of Music Facebook page.

We’ve Got You Covered – Summer Series

The Center for Career Services at Montclair State University is hosting a webinar series titled  “We’ve Got You Covered – Summer Series,” to help job seekers execute a successful job search during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have developed offerings that address the gap between quarantine-based and traditional job searching,” says Adam Mayer, director of Career Development at Montclair State. “While the employment landscape has changed dramatically, some of the same tenets apply, including identifying and marketing transferable skills and optimizing resumes for applicant tracking systems.”

Make sure to save your spot for these upcoming webinars!

Job Searching – We’ve Got You Covered – Tuesday, June 23

Learn how to conduct an effective job search. Presenters will cover a number of topics, including networking techniques, resume tips and job interviewing skills.

How to Ace Phone and Video Interviews – Wednesday – July 1

Before you actually meet an employer, face-to-face, it’s likely you’ll encounter either a phone or video interview. These modalities have both pros and cons. This webinar will teach you about the best practices for phone and video interviews.

Prepare for the Virtual Career Fair – Monday, July 13

Preparing for a face-to-face career fair is one thing; preparing for a virtual fair, while similar, has some added steps. Screenshots of what you’ll encounter in the virtual fair, along with preparation best practices will be addressed. Learn how to put your best foot forward in navigating a virtual career fair.

Learn more about upcoming events in the summer webinar series hosted by The Center for Career Services.

COVID-19 Financial Fraud Teleconference – Tuesday, June 23

Join the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for a tele-conference. Learn about potential scams during the COVID-19 pandemic and the most common tricks fraudsters use.

Speakers include: Craig Carpenito, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Gerri Walsh, president of the FINRA Foundation, Lara S. Mehraban, associate director at SEC New York Regional Office, and Charu Chandrasekhar, head for Retail Strategy Task Force at SEC New York Regional Office.

2020 MBA Executive Speaker Series

Did you miss the first event of the 2020 MBA Executive Speaker Series? On June 15, the MBA and Graduate Programs Office kicked off the series with Helane Becker ’79, managing director and senior research analyst at Cowen and Company, LLC. View the recording here.

The series was launched in 2012 to give MBA students firsthand knowledge of important industries in our region and teach them how successful executives think and lead their businesses. Topics focus on the speaker’s career journey, their company, their industry and emerging trends, and leadership lessons.

Upcoming speakers include:

• Ori Eisen ’97, founder and CEO of Tusona – Tuesday, July 14
• Matt Jahansouz, chief people officer at WeWork – Thursday, August 13
• Chuck Muth ’77, chief revenue officer at Beyond Meat – Monday, September 21

These are just some of the many virtual events offered. Make sure to visit the event calendar  or our website for more events available to you. We invite you to visit the new MONTCLAIRconnect – the online community for alumni – to connect with fellow alumni, join networking groups, access career services, view past digital opportunities and more.

As always, the Office of Alumni Engagement wants to hear from you and is here for you as we navigate the new normal. We’d love to hear what kind of digital opportunities are of interest! Contact us at 973-655-4141 or alumni@montclair.edu.