{"id":1320,"date":"2021-10-29T09:31:34","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T13:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=1320"},"modified":"2021-10-29T09:31:34","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T13:31:34","slug":"in-the-know-issue-08","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2021\/10\/29\/in-the-know-issue-08\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Issue 08"},"content":{"rendered":"<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\/remote.Work_.Photo_.1-scaled-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/remote.Work_.Photo_.1-scaled-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of video conference on laptop screen\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/2021\/10\/29\/new-flexible-work-arrangements-policy\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_2021\" target=\"_blank\">New Flexible Work Arrangements Policy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The University today published a policy outlining new flexible work arrangements for eligible employees starting November 8. Check out the new flexible work options!<\/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\/10\/26\/lights-camera-action\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_2021\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/102521_1898_Jonathan-Koppell-The-College-Tour-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/102521_1898_Jonathan-Koppell-The-College-Tour-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Lights! Camera! Action!<\/h2>\n<p>Students, alumni and President Koppell were filmed this week for an episode \u2013 airing next April \u2013 of The College Tour, a Prime Video series.<br \/>\n<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/10\/26\/lights-camera-action\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story.<\/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\/10\/15\/a-greener-way-to-recycle-batteries\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_2021\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/Battery-Recycling.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/Battery-Recycling.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>More Power to Our Biochemists<\/h2>\n<p>A faculty and student research team has discovered a safer, greener way to recycle batteries. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/10\/15\/a-greener-way-to-recycle-batteries\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_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\/25\/women-inspiring-women\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_2021\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/102021_3815_SBUS-Women-Entrepreneurship-Week-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2021\/10\/102021_3815_SBUS-Women-Entrepreneurship-Week-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Female Founders Take Center Stage<\/h2>\n<p>Find out which inspiring speakers were on hand for the Women Entrepreneurship Week global event this year. <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/10\/25\/women-inspiring-women\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_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\/10\/29\/weekly-covid-newsletter-39\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_2021\" 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\/10\/29\/weekly-covid-newsletter-39\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Find out how free on-campus testing works and what to bring.<\/a> Plus expanded testing hours and this week\u2019s case count.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) is featured in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsday.com\/news\/health\/coronavirus\/covid-19-the-big-picture-1.50398063\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this Newsday article<\/a> that explores how COVID-19, like the flu, will be around for years to come.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jason Williams <\/strong>(Justice Studies) was quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northjersey.com\/story\/news\/2021\/10\/25\/capitol-riot-jan-6-insurrection-not-solely-white-trump\/5802462001\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this NorthJersey.com article<\/a> about the factors that compelled people of color to join the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol.<\/li>\n<li>Our graduate student string quartet, <strong>The Kodak Quartet<\/strong>, performed on the same bill with the renowned Kronos Quartet at Merkin Hall in NYC. The show earned a glowing review in the <a href=\"https:\/\/newyorkclassicalreview.com\/2021\/10\/kronos-quartet-and-young-players-build-bridges-at-merkin-hall\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New York Classical Review<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Sara Goldstein<\/strong> (Family Science and Human Development) <a href=\"https:\/\/newyork.cbslocal.com\/video\/6133456-new-york-weather-cbs2s-10-23-saturday-morning-update\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">spoke to CBS2\u2019s John Elliott<\/a> about Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month, and the signs parents can look for if they suspect their child is being bullied; the segment begins around the 2:40 mark.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ariel Alvarez<\/strong> (Political Science) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/politics\/2021\/10\/nj-elections-2021-how-many-cast-ballots-in-the-first-weekend-of-early-in-person-voting.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this NJ.com article<\/a> about the first weekend of early voting in New Jersey.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/clip\/public\/8d70520b-7f2c-4a9e-b710-86d3c08303aa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">News12\u2019s Kurt Siegelin<\/a> did a segment on an anonymous, student-run <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/msu.soup\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram account @msu.soup<\/a>, featuring students enjoying bowls of soup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/2021\/10\/14\/2021-benefits-open-enrollment\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Open enrollment ends Sunday<\/a>. It&#8217;s your last chance to re-enroll in flex spending and make changes to your insurance coverage.<\/p>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To the <strong>campus community<\/strong>. According to Patricia Ruiz, director of the University Health Center, almost 92% of students and 93% employees are fully vaccinated and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-services\/2021\/10\/26\/covid-19-update-keep-up-the-good-work\/?utm_source=in_the_know&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_2021\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">COVID cases are down<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>To our <strong>volleyball<\/strong> and <strong>men\u2019s and women\u2019s soccer teams<\/strong> for their outstanding seasons. All three teams host <a href=\"https:\/\/montclairathletics.com\/sports\/2021\/10\/28\/2021-fall-post-season-tournament-action.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">conference tournament games next week<\/a>. Please come out and support our Red Hawks!<\/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&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_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&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=oct_29_2021\" target=\"_blank\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Flexible Work Arrangements Policy The University today published a policy outlining new flexible work arrangements for eligible employees starting November 8. Check out the new flexible work options! 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