{"id":1234,"date":"2021-09-10T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=1234"},"modified":"2021-10-21T14:55:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T18:55:31","slug":"in-the-know-debut-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2021\/09\/10\/in-the-know-debut-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Debut Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Welcome to the first issue of IN THE KNOW, a new weekly publication designed to help keep all faculty and staff informed. We welcome your comments and suggestions!<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/Hawk-Check.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/Hawk-Check.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Employee Vax Check Deadline<\/h2>\n<p>Employees must complete Vax Check by 5 p.m. Friday, September 10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/redhawk-restart\/2021\/09\/07\/weekend-covid-newsletter-special-edition\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story<\/a> for instructions and for details about the new vaccination policy for employees.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/08\/its-a-sign\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/090721_5802_Amy-Policelli-Leigh-Ann-Murduca-TikTok-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/090721_5802_Amy-Policelli-Leigh-Ann-Murduca-TikTok-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Policelli and Leigh Ann Murduca\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>It&#8217;s a Sign<\/h2>\n<p> A small act of kindness by one student changed the course of another student\u2019s life \u2013 and a viral TikTok video reunited them 15 years later. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/08\/its-a-sign\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/01\/montclair-state-university-welcomes-largest-incoming-class-in-school-history\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/090121_2712_Red-Hawk-Day.Koppell.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/090121_2712_Red-Hawk-Day.Koppell.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Montclair State President Jonathan Koppell on stage looking out at the audience in Memorial Auditorium\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Largest Incoming Class in History<\/h2>\n<p>Montclair continues its ascension with record-breaking Class of 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/01\/montclair-state-university-welcomes-largest-incoming-class-in-school-history\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\">Read the story.<\/a><\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/06\/university-galleries-reopen\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/09\/DSC1208_MCAedit-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/09\/DSC1208_MCAedit-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"augmented reality sculpture behind Cole Hall\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2> Galleries Reopen With High Tech Exhibit<\/h2>\n<p>Dynamic works of art will be installed throughout campus in surprising and inventive ways this semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/06\/university-galleries-reopen\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\">Learn more.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/redhawk-restart\/2021\/09\/09\/weekly-covid-newsletter-september-10-2021\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/09\/700-x-300-covid.newsletter-block.for-site-scaled-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/09\/700-x-300-covid.newsletter-block.for-site-scaled-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Weekly Covid Newsletter\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>COVID Update<\/h2>\n<p>Read the Weekly COVID Newsletter online to learn about the updated travel policy, the new employee vaccination mandate and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/redhawk-restart\/2021\/09\/09\/weekly-covid-newsletter-september-10-2021\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\">Read the newsletter.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ken Sumner<\/strong> (Psychology) is quoted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/news\/2021\/09\/the-forecast-spelled-doom-so-why-wasnt-nj-ready-for-ida.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">in this NJ.com story<\/a> about Hurricane Ida, and how basic human nature may be at play when people do not heed warnings such as a state of emergency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Luis Portes<\/strong> (Economics) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/pandemic-enhanced-unemployment-benefits-expire-saturday\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this WHYY story<\/a> on the expiration of enhanced unemployment benefits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/education\/2021\/09\/nj-will-force-unvaccinated-kids-back-to-school-is-it-a-mistake.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this NJ.com story<\/a> about whether or not sending K-12 students back to school in-person is a mistake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>David Galef<\/strong> (English) penned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/advice\/2021\/09\/08\/person-classes-heighten-age-related-hearing-problems-opinion\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this opinion piece for Inside Higher Ed<\/a> on how age-related hearing loss is impacting in-person classes this semester.<\/li>\n<li>In case you missed it, in August, the University was featured in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/mental-health-teens-covid-19-pandemic\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this story on CBS News<\/a> about student mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jim Anderson<\/strong> was recently appointed president of the Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.<\/li>\n<li>Alumni <strong>Cristina Pinzon \u201908<\/strong> and <strong>Tamour Kousha \u201905<\/strong> have been named to the <a href=\"https:\/\/njbiz.com\/congratulations-the-2021-forty-under-40\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NJBIZ 2021 Top 40 Under 40<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read more about our people and programs in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University News Center<\/a>, and find out what\u2019s happening on campus in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=sep_09_2021\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the first issue of IN THE KNOW, a new weekly publication designed to help keep all faculty and staff informed. We welcome your comments and suggestions! Employee Vax Check Deadline Employees must complete Vax Check by 5 p.m. Friday, September 10. Read the full story for instructions and for details about the new [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":273,"featured_media":1295,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-know"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/273"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1234"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1234\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1250,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1234\/revisions\/1250"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}