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December 16, 2021

A Celebration to Warm Hearts

Employees enjoy outdoor end-of-the-semester holiday gathering

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Faculty and staff wearing red scarves gather around a fire pit to make s'mores at Montclair State University
Faculty and staff gathered at Cole Hall at the invitation of President Koppell to celebrate the season and the end of the semester.

Faculty and staff celebrated the end of the semester with President Jonathan Koppell at an outdoor winter fete that included roasting marshmallows for s’mores, street fare, hot chocolate and cider, comfort food and connecting with friends and colleagues. With temperatures in the low 50s, it was chilly enough to make good use of the complimentary Red Hawk scarves and hand warmers, but comfortable enough to celebrate in a COVID-safe way outdoors.

Who doesn’t love s’mores?

Faculty and staff wearing red scarves gather around a fire pit to make s'mores at Montclair State University
Two attendees roasting marshmallows over a fire pit
Two attendees holding up marshmallows

Selfie time with the host, President Koppell

two attendees pose for a cell phone selfie with President Koppell

Enjoying friends and colleagues

two attendees smiling behind their masks, one holds a popcorn cone
Two staff members pose for photo
Two attendees smiling for the camera wearing Montclair State University scarves
Three attendees smile for the camera

Warming up with some hot food

Attendees lined up at the food station

Rocking the new scarves

group of five attendees wearing Montclair State University scarves
faculty and staff gathered at a table for the outdoor winter celebration

Thumbs up! We agree!

two attendees enjoying the food give a thumbs up to the camera

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