Spring/Summer 2021 – Magazine

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Features

“I use these fabrics to help communicate the story I am trying to tell.” –Mailissa “Bisa” Yamba Butler ’05 MAT

The Art of the Quilt

Textile artist’s quilts tell stories of the human condition through the use of intricate patterns

Maheen Ahmad

Reclaiming Me

Need for representation drives research on Muslim educators

Students performing a vignette from Working at the Kasser Theater.

Working Together

Collaboration brings musical to life despite challenges of COVID-19

President Susan Cole

The Cole Years

Reflecting on the transformation of Montclair State under President Susan A. Cole’s leadership

Aisha Shabbir, a sophomore BSN student, directs a resident to her inoculation. “I was just taking names and they thanked me over and over,” says Shabbir. “We started talking and I told them about my life and they told me about theirs.”

Essential Care

In scenes of community outreach, students and faculty assist in pandemic recovery

Happenings

President Jonathan Koppell

New Jersey State Trooper Corey Beczo ’15

Karen L. Pennington and Rocky the Red Hawk wave at her retirement parade.

Joshua Tirado and Kaya Maciak brought home individual national broadcasting awards. They are seen here with General Manager Anabella Poland, right, in a rare moment together in the studio.

Peter Mercurio ’90 (left) and Danny Stewart (right) with Kevin in 2001.

Mioandrys Rodriguez, left, and Amar Helwani are two of a dozen Montclair State students who have joined the NJ COVID-19 Service Corps.

Eva Goldfarb, professor of Public Health

Child playing with blocks

Gianna Graw’s kidney donation set off a donation “chain” across the country. Photo courtesy of Gianna Graw

Connections, Alumni & Friends

Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

‘Magical Evening’ Honors Cole, Raises Scholarship Money

Cole addresses the audience at the awards ceremony.

A Strong Foundation

Greg Collins ’79

Forever Grateful, Forever Proud

Rose Cali ’80

Actor and Advocate

Steve Way ’13

Alumni News

Cover of Connections for Spring/Summer 2021 issue

Class Notes

Cover of Class Notes for Spring/Summer 2021 issue

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From the President

Dr. Susan A. Cole

President Susan Cole

Snapshots

A conversation with Computer Science Professor Stefan Robila

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Lasting Lessons

Harbans Singh
Professor Emeritus, Earth and Environmental Studies

Harbans Singh

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