{"id":1466,"date":"2022-01-21T09:07:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-21T14:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=1466"},"modified":"2022-01-21T09:07:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T14:07:57","slug":"in-the-know-issue-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2022\/01\/21\/in-the-know-issue-16\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Issue 16"},"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\/2022\/01\/Day-of-Service_1-17-22WebHero-5000-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/Day-of-Service_1-17-22WebHero-5000-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"collage of volunteers\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2022\/01\/18\/mlk-inspires-a-day-of-service\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Day of Service<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Check out the photo gallery and see how the University came together for a day of community volunteerism honoring Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s legacy of service for the greater good.<\/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\/2022\/01\/18\/school-of-communication-and-media-to-partner-with-nbcu-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/101921_4408_SCM-Building-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/101921_4408_SCM-Building-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of the School of Communivcations and Media building at Montclair State\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Big News for SCM<\/h2>\n<p>Find out how <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2022\/01\/18\/school-of-communication-and-media-to-partner-with-nbcu-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">SCM\u2019s new partnership with NBCU Academy<\/a> will provide students with scholarship, training, enhanced coursework and access to world-class journalists from NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo News.<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\/2022\/01\/11\/returning-to-campus-safely\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/020421_2451_College-Hall-Snow.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/020421_2451_College-Hall-Snow.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Returning to Campus Safely<\/h2>\n<p>Now that classes have resumed and more people are back on campus, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2022\/01\/11\/returning-to-campus-safely\/\" target=\"_blank\">here\u2019s how to follow the safety protocols and what to expect.<\/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\/magazine\/fall-winter-2021\/snapshots\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/051519_1178_EOF-at-50-1024.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/051519_1178_EOF-at-50-1024.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Assistant Provost Daniel Jean and graduating students\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>ICYMI &#8211; A Moment With Danny Jean<\/h2>\n<p>Drawing upon personal experience, the assistant provost knows what it takes to make first-generation students\u2019 dreams come true.<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/magazine\/fall-winter-2021\/snapshots\/\" 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=\"#\" 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=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/redhawk-restart\/2022\/01\/21\/weekly-covid-newsletter-48\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Weekly COVID Newsletter<\/a> provides the latest information about COVID-19 for the University community, including tips for faculty, information about N95 masks, and where to find tests on and off campus.<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nastassia Davis<\/strong> (Nursing) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/health\/hypertension-high-blood-pressure-maternal-mortality-black-20220116.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">is quoted in this Philadelphia Inquirer article<\/a> about a new Rutgers study that found chronic hypertension is a major contributor to prenatal and postpartum deaths.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sandra Adams<\/strong> (Biology) is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/coronavirus\/2022\/01\/think-you-had-covid-despite-testing-negative-what-to-know-about-antibody-tests.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">quoted in this NJ.com article<\/a> that shares information about COVID-19 antibody tests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jennifer Katafigiotis<\/strong> (Nutrition and Food Studies) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njspotlightnews.org\/2022\/01\/food-desert-hunger-advocates-supermarkets-bodegas-consumer-education-cooking-shopping\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">is quoted in this NJ Spotlight article<\/a> on the importance of including a food education program that teaches people how to buy and cook nutritious foods as part of plans to address New Jersey\u2019s food deserts.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/new-jersey\/galloway\/boosters-mandated-more-nj-colleges-see-updated-list\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patch.com article<\/a> about booster shot requirements in New Jersey colleges and universities mentions us in the opening paragraph, and the story was also picked up by Yahoo! News.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pankaj Lal<\/strong> (Earth and Environmental Studies) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northjersey.com\/story\/news\/transportation\/2022\/01\/20\/nj-transit-electric-bus-pilot-camden-delay\/6564171001\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">is quoted in this NorthJersey.com article<\/a> about the delays of NJ Transit&#8217;s rollout of its electric bus pilot program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jason Williams<\/strong> (Justice Studies) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/data\/2022\/01\/the-true-cost-of-policing.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">is quoted in this article by NJ.com<\/a> on the cost of policing in New Jersey. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Luis Portes<\/strong> (Economics) and <strong>Kevin Riordan<\/strong> (Accounting and Finance) appeared in stories on Scripps Networks affiliates nationwide, discussing their 2022 outlooks on the economy and real estate market. You can watch Luis <a href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/clip\/public\/2cdcc609-51c0-4654-b946-99b4caf25709\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, and Kevin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsy.com\/stories\/will-2021-housing-market-trends-continue-next-year\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><em>Montclair Local<\/em> highlighted the School of Communication and Media\u2019s new partnership with NBCU Academy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclairlocal.news\/2022\/01\/19\/montclair-state-university-students-to-join-nbcu-academy\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">in this feature story<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>All employees must update their COVID-19 vaccination history using <a href=\"http:\/\/vaxcheck.montclair.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vax Check<\/a> no later than <strong>today at 5 p.m.<\/strong> to indicate if they have received a COVID-19 vaccination booster. <\/li>\n<li>ITDS\u2019s new bi-weekly interview series, <strong>Fridays with ITDS<\/strong>, kicks off on January 28 at 10 a.m. Library Services Dean Danianne Mizzy will discuss creating equitable, affordable and accessible course materials. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/itds\/faculty-development-support\/events\/fridays-with-itds\/?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Register and check out other upcoming events here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li>Mac users printing to networked printers on campus need to reinstall their print drivers by Thursday, January 27 or you will be unable to print to your networked printer starting Monday, January 31. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/2022\/01\/20\/action-required-by-jan-27-by-all-mac-users-printing-to-networked-printers-on-campus\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit IT for more info<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Valeria Aloe<\/strong>, director of Strategic Planning at the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship &#038; Innovation, on the publication of her book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Uncolonized-Latinas-Transforming-Mindsets-Together\/dp\/1637308442\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&#038;qid=1642171029&#038;sr=8-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Uncolonized Latinas: Transforming Our Mindsets And Rising Together<\/a><\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Bharath K. Samanthula<\/strong> and <strong>Boxiang Dong<\/strong>, assistant professors of Computer Science, who were awarded a three-year NSF grant to lead the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/csam\/2022\/01\/18\/enhancing-undergraduate-research-experiences-in-cybersecurity-and-privacy-enhanced-technologies\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Research Experiences for Undergraduates site<\/a>. This project will recruit and train students predominantly from underrepresented groups and will contribute to developing a more diversified cybersecurity workforce.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Mariel Pagan<\/strong>, director of the Center for Student Involvement, who will be honored by the Passaic County Clerk\u2019s Office at the March 8 International Women&#8217;s Day event for her work with the University\u2019s Office for CIvic and Voter Engagement.<\/li>\n<li>To the five employees who won $500 VISA gift cards in a raffle for all who have submitted proof of receiving a booster shot: <strong>Robert Taylor<\/strong>, <strong>Laura Field<\/strong>, <strong>Magnus Bebbington<\/strong>, <strong>Adrienne Gigantino<\/strong> and <strong>Reginia Judge<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tweet of the Week<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/montclairstateu\/status\/1482396030498918401\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-20-at-4.26.00-PM.png\" alt=\"screenshot of tweet with bagel photo\" width=\"599\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-20-at-4.26.00-PM.png 599w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-20-at-4.26.00-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-20-at-4.26.00-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2022\/01\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-20-at-4.26.00-PM-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read more about our people and programs in the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/\" 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\/\" target=\"_blank\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Day of Service Check out the photo gallery and see how the University came together for a day of community volunteerism honoring Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s legacy of service for the greater good. 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