In the Know – Issue 66

Celebrating Philanthropy and Cultures

Faculty, staff and students came together on One Day for Montclair and World’s Fair Day for fun and a good cause.

Give Your Teens a Preview of College Life

Need a pre-college program for your high schooler? Montclair’s new summer offerings include programs in pre-law, film and TV production, entrepreneurship, and the opportunity to explore the art and culture of New York City.

Newark’s Ironbound: a Study in Sustainability

Montclair students receive hands-on experience in developing strategies for New Jersey communities confronting climate change.

The Secret Sauce

President Koppell launches student-produced show, Cooking with Koppell, where he connects with faculty, staff and students over food at the Red Hawk Diner while learning more about the people who make the campus such a diverse, inclusive and vibrant place.

Student Research Takes Center Stage

Nearly 200 students share their findings on a diverse range of topics at the annual student research symposium.

In the News

• Jennifer Robinson (Center of Pedagogy) is quoted in this NJ.com story about this year’s high school rankings and this NJ.com story about Atlantic County’s best ranked schools.
• Manveer Mann (Marketing) is quoted in this Houston Chronicle article about Bud Light’s attempt to broaden its customer base by partnering with a transgender influencer.
• Joel Penney (Communication and Media) wrote this piece in Vox about the right wing’s obsession with pop culture.
• Leslie Wilson (History) is quoted in this NJ.com story about the Kushner family owning property where New Jersey’s first Black voter in 1870 once lived and which historians have been seeking to excavate for 10 years.
• Josh Lupinek (Hospitality and Tourism) is quoted in this NJ Spotlight story about the N.J. Devils playoff run boosting business in Newark.

Upcoming Events

• The Employee Health and Safety Fair will take place Wednesday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Student Center Ballrooms. Professional staff and experts from both Atlantic Health and the University will be on-site to meet with participants and discuss improving safety and staying healthy. Health screenings, giveaways, and light refreshments will be available. For more information, contact Irene Quinones, quinonesi@montclair.edu
• Employees are invited to enjoy prime field-level seats at Yankee Stadium for the game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, May 11. A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium. Each special event ticket includes a bobblehead of legendary pitcher Satchel Paige.

Reminders

• Rocky’s Closet is accepting donations of Montclair caps and gowns to help students celebrate their accomplishments at Commencement. For more information please contact, rockyscloset@montclair.edu or escobark@montclair.edu.
• Final grades are to be submitted for the full spring 2023 term by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 22. For more information and deadlines for partial terms, use this guide or contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@montclair.edu.
• Several elevators on campus are scheduled for testing and will not be operating on certain dates and times. Visit the elevator testing schedule news item for the latest information.
• The four-day summer work schedule for eligible University employees will begin Monday, June 5 and end August 7. Eligible employees will work 8.75 hours per day, Monday through Thursday and have Fridays off. The University will be closed on Friday, June 16, for Juneteenth and on Monday, July 4. Regular schedules will apply during these weeks.
• The Division of Human Resources provides a full range of services on campus at 18 Normal Avenue. Stop by to discuss employee benefits, tuition waivers, payroll matters or retirement planning. Questions regarding the satellite office location? Contact HR at hr@montclair.edu or 973-655-7736.
• The NEW University Calendar is here! Powered by the University’s room booking system, 25Live, all event listings should be entered here moving forward. Still need training? Register for online or in-person training.
• The Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential support services for University employees and their families – including locating resources for substance abuse, mental health and self-help. For more information, see the attached CONCERN brochure.
• Worried about a student’s well-being? Please refer them to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
• If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988, the new nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.
• You can find the latest campus COVID-19 data, including case numbers, on the COVID-19 Dashboard.

Kudos

• To Heather Buchanan (Cali School of Music), who will be honored along with the John J. Cali School of Music by the New Jersey Symphony on Sunday, June 11, for helping elevate both the symphony’s mainstage artistic performances and education programs.

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