{"id":1272,"date":"2021-10-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=1272"},"modified":"2021-10-21T14:53:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T18:53:31","slug":"in-the-know-issue-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2021\/10\/01\/in-the-know-issue-04\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Issue 04"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/29\/action-hero\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/092721_5422_Valerie-Tauriello-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/092721_5422_Valerie-Tauriello-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Valerie Tauriello in front of Soehl Middle School\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/29\/action-hero\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Action Hero<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Alumna Valerie Tauriello \u201904, saved students from a runaway SUV rolling toward them at Soehl Middle School in Linden, New Jersey, where she teaches health and physical education.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/22\/new-research-uncovers-cause-of-earths-largest-mass-extinction\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/2021-09-30_ying-cui.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/2021-09-30_ying-cui.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Ying Cui in the lab\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>What Caused Earth\u2019s Largest Mass Extinction?<\/h2>\n<p>The reason for the largest mass extinction in history has long been a mystery. Assistant Professor Ying Cui may have discovered the answer \u2013 and found troubling signs that we may be headed for another one. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/22\/new-research-uncovers-cause-of-earths-largest-mass-extinction\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Read about the study.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/27\/a-path-to-a-greener-future\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/20210923_0682_MSU_CleanEnergy-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/20210923_0682_MSU_CleanEnergy-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Montclair State Clean Energy Sustainability Analytics Center Director Pankaj Lal.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>A Path to a Green Future<\/h2>\n<p>In a collaborative partnership, Montclair State University and PSEG are helping move New Jersey toward its ambitious energy goals, accelerating education and solutions for clean energy and a greener, sustainable world. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/09\/pseg-and-montclair-state-partnership-accelerates-education-and-clean-energy-solutions\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sep_24_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/10\/01\/illuminating-hope\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/093021_9475_COVID-Rememberance-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/093021_9475_COVID-Rememberance-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Lighted luminaria at dusk with messages by the MSU community\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Illuminating Hope<\/h2>\n<p>Glowing luminaria symbolized resilience and hope for the future when the campus community gathered to remember those lost to COVID-19. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/10\/01\/illuminating-hope\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.<\/a><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/redhawk-restart\/2021\/09\/30\/weekly-covid-newsletter-october-1-2021\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021&quot;\" target=\"_blank\"><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>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>COVID Update<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/redhawk-restart\/2021\/09\/30\/weekly-covid-newsletter-october-1-2021\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Weekly COVID Newsletter online<\/a> for reminders on faculty sticking with modalities, good news about vaccination rates, upcoming deadlines for compliance, a new agreement with adjuncts, and links to find out the latest case numbers.<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Matthew Aardema<\/strong> (Biology) is quoted in <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northjersey.com\/story\/news\/environment\/2021\/09\/30\/nj-spotted-lanternfly-egg-mass-impact\/5883898001\/\" target=\"_blank\">this NorthJersey.com article<\/a> about the spotted lanternfly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Luis Portes<\/strong> (Economics) is quoted in the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/newjerseymonitor.com\/2021\/09\/30\/what-am-i-going-to-do-when-a-signing-bonus-cant-help-the-jobless\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey Monitor<\/a> about NJ\u2019s new \u201cReturn and Earn\u201d program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emily Douglas<\/strong> (Social Work) is quoted in <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themainemonitor.org\/diagnosing-abuse-requires-collaboration-and-expert-advice-child-advocates-say\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Maine Monitor<\/a> about diagnosing child abuse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daniel Geltrude<\/strong> (Accounting) appeared on <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/clip\/public\/5ea0f109-0bbb-4490-8f90-5f7e69d0c811\" target=\"_blank\">NewsMax\u2019s \u201cWake Up America\u201d<\/a> to discuss the infrastructure and reconciliation bills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bond Benton<\/strong> (Communications) and <strong>Daniela Peterka-Benton<\/strong> (Justice Studies) co-wrote an article for the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antitraffickingreview.org\/index.php\/atrjournal\/article\/view\/579\/436\" target=\"_blank\">Anti-Trafficking Review<\/a> about the challenge of anti-trafficking education in the age of QAnon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eva Goldfarb<\/strong> (Public Health) talked to <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewed.com\/parenting\/features\/how-talk-kids-sex-age\" target=\"_blank\">Reviewed.com<\/a> (part of the USA Today Network) about when to talk to children about sex.<\/li>\n<li>The third annual Clean and Sustainable Energy Summit was held Sept. 23 at Montclair State, and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roi-nj.com\/2021\/09\/24\/industry\/energy-utilities\/at-summit-bpus-fiordaliso-says-watchword-for-energy-sector-must-be-urgency\/\" target=\"_blank\">ROI-NJ highlighted one key message that dominated the event<\/a>: urgency in addressing climate issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The University\u2019s celebration of <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/16\/a-celebration-of-hispanic-heritage-and-hope\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Hispanic Heritage\/LatinX month<\/a> continues with events throughout October.<\/li>\n<li>WMSC General Manager Anabella Poland is the U.S. president of <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/09\/30\/wmsc-celebrates-world-college-radio-day\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\">World College Radio Day<\/a>, a 24-hour global event starting today, Oct. 1, which calls attention to the importance of college radio and marks WMSC\u2019s return to live in-person radio broadcasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read more about our people and programs in the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\">University News Center<\/a>, and find out what\u2019s happening on campus in the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/?utm_source=in_the_know&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=oct_01_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Action Hero Alumna Valerie Tauriello \u201904, saved students from a runaway SUV rolling toward them at Soehl Middle School in Linden, New Jersey, where she teaches health and physical education. In the News Matthew Aardema (Biology) is quoted in this NorthJersey.com article about the spotted lanternfly. 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