In The Know – Issue 159
Posted in: In the Know
Montclair Life: Championing Families, Chasing Dreams
A glimpse into student Oscaterin Bautista’s day-to-day journey — balancing early-morning study sessions, full-time advocacy work, motherhood and the pursuit of two degrees.
PSEG Helps Montclair Students Dress for Success with Clothing Donation to Rocky’s Closet
Students at Rocky’s Closet have access to build a professional wardrobe for free as they prepare for job interviews, internships and career opportunities.
Summer 2025 Construction Projects Recap
From sidewalks to rooftops, see how Montclair Project Managers strive to make our campus even more beautiful, comfortable and enjoyable. Here’s what the team worked on this summer!
Your University Brand Guide
Please review University branding guidelines and resources to help present a clear, consistent image for Montclair.
Updates
Participate in our “Where You Are” Campaign
Montclair is celebrating the flexibility of our programs — on campus, online and beyond! The red chairs symbolize Montclair’s welcoming and supportive spirit, available to anyone, from anywhere. Members of the University Communications and Marketing team will be on Montclair’s Campus Wednesday, September 24 for a Red Chair Pop-Up Activation. Stop by between 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., take a photo and share how you take #MontclairAnywhere. Please encourage your students to stop by as well!
Locations:
- Alumni Green/Cole Hall
- CCOM
- Red Hawk Statue
- Outside Memorial Auditorium
- Feliciano Grass
- Student Center Quad
Apply to Join The PROPEL Project
As part of Montclair’s unwavering commitment to managerial professional growth and development, we are excited to announce that applications are open for The PROPEL Project – which stands for Professional Resources, Opportunities, Progress, and Engaged Leadership. The PROPEL Project focuses on funding active participation in professional conferences, complemented by coaching support to help employees maximize their conference experiences for career and professional growth. For more information or to apply, please visit The PROPEL Project website.
Refer a Student to RADical Health
RADical Health x Montclair is a dynamic 4-week program designed to support students’ well-being, foster peer connections, and build valuable skills for health and resilience. Your referral can make a positive difference in a student’s experience, helping them thrive both personally and academically. Visit the website to learn more.
Yogi’s Big Catch Challenge – Calling all faculty, staff, family and friends!
Come be a part of history on Sunday, September 21 at YOGI’S BIG CATCH CHALLENGE, an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORD’s attempt for the Largest Game of Catch ever…right here on campus! We need at least 973 pairs — 1,946 players — to play catch simultaneously for five minutes to break the record, but we’re hoping for many more! Register today to secure your spot. Baseball gloves will be supplied for participants.
The event will include:
- Exclusive Yogi’s Big Catch T-shirts
- Topps baseball cards and Rawlings commemorative baseballs
- FREE museum tours and a rare chance to take a photo with Yogi’s actual Hall of Fame plaque—here for ONE day only from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY!
- Food trucks, a DJ, photo booth and so much more!
Reminders
Bloomfield Campus Shuttle Service
During the Fall and Spring semesters, Bloomfield shuttle service operates Monday through Friday, between 225 Liberty Street in Bloomfield,NJ, University Hall and the Red Hawk Deck on the Montclair campus.
Shuttle Times are as follows:
- 7–9 a.m.: every 30 minutes (week days only)
- 9 a.m.–3 p.m.: every hour
- 3–7 p.m.: every 30 minutes
- 7–11 p.m.: every hour
To view the complete shuttle schedule,with all times listed, visit the Off-Campus Shuttle Service webpage. Download the TripShot app for shuttle information. Track live vehicle locations, see stop ETAs and review service alerts before you travel.
Undergraduate Open House
- Montclair Campus
- Fall Open House will take place on Sunday, October 12 and Sunday, November 9. Registration for attendees is now open. Campus partners looking to support can contact Julissa Duran at duranj@montclair.edu or Fred Stolarski stolarskifr@montclair.edu.
- Bloomfield Campus
- Fall Open House will take place on Saturday, November 15. Registration for attendees is now open. Campus partners looking to support can contact Nicole Cibelli at cibellin@montclair.edu or Mark Ruff, ruffm@montclair.edu with any questions.
University Social Media Engagement and Support Poll
University Communications and Marketing is collecting feedback to better understand social media engagement and support across the University. This survey is for individuals who oversee or create content for any social media accounts on both Montclair and Bloomfield campuses. Your input will help shape future resources, meetings and strategic planning. The survey should take about five minutes.
Open Call for Submissions
Montclair Life
University Communications and Marketing is always looking for stories to share about our students, faculty and staff. We are interested in showcasing members of our University community who are living the mission — whether in the classroom, through research, internships, jobs, hobbies or unique personal experiences. If you or someone you know has a compelling story to share, please complete the Montclair Life submission form. Faculty and staff may also submit on behalf of students.
Share Your Story or Nominate a Fellow Red Hawk
Everyone has a story, and Student Communications wants to share yours! Red Hawks of Montclair State U highlights the incredible students, staff, faculty and alumni who make our community special—just like Humans of New York, but right here at Montclair. Interested in being featured? Fill out the form and schedule a photoshoot with our student photographers. If you would like examples of our photoshoots, view our photo gallery. You can also nominate someone whose story deserves to be shared.
In The News
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- Ethan Hein (Adjunct Faculty, Cali School of Music) wrote this MusicRadar article about Radiohead’s “Let Down.”
- Marc Austin (Montclair Unbound) was interviewed for an episode of Kyron Learning Podcast “The Signals” that discussed what it means to remove barriers in higher education.
- Jason Williams (Justice Studies) is quoted in this NJ Spotlight News article about body-cam recordings that show a fatal New Brunswick police shooting; the article and quote were included in POLITICO’s New Jersey Playbook newsletter. Williams is also quoted in an article published by The Jersey Vindicator about a Bergen County corrections officer who left a loaded gun in a Jeep following an alleged drunken accident.
- Edmond Berisha (Economics) is quoted in this NJ Spotlight News article about rising back to school costs.
- Emily Douglas (Social Work and Child Advocacy) was quoted in this Newsweek article about the use of corporal punishment in schools.
Kudos
- To the 90 volunteers across the University who sat at an ‘Ask Me Booth’ this year. This year 4,155 questions were asked and answered across the first 5 days of classes!
- To The Office of Health Promotion for being awarded a $19,979 grant from the Truth Initiative, a national nonprofit public health organization dedicated to preventing youth and young adult nicotine addiction and supporting quitting efforts.
- To Minkyung Choi (Teaching and Learning), whose project, Teaching AAPI History with Impact: A Curriculum Design Intensive, was funded by the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Eastern Region.
- To Angela Grotto (Management), whose co-authored article, “If You Take Care of Me, I’ll Take Care of You: The Mutual Gains of Parental Support for Employee and Organizational Well-Being,” was published in the Journal of Management and Organization.
- To Jessica Bacon (Teaching and Learning), who recently visited the University of Graz in Austria to engage in international dialogue on inclusive education.
Social Media Post of Note
As a proud member of @HACU and a designated HSI, Montclair State University is committed to uplifting and supporting our Hispanic/Latiné students, faculty and staff.
Photo of the Week
Flying high on campus! – University Photographer: Mike Peters
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