{"id":2057,"date":"2023-01-20T13:59:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T18:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=2057"},"modified":"2023-01-20T13:59:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T18:59:44","slug":"in-the-know-issue-51","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2023\/01\/20\/in-the-know-issue-51\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Issue 51"},"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\/2023\/01\/121422_6576_Red-Hawk-Pantry.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/121422_6576_Red-Hawk-Pantry.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A male student peers through a shelf of canned food\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/01\/13\/working-to-be-hunger-free\/\" target=\"_blank\">Working to Be Hunger Free<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>As food insecurity among our community has risen to pre-pandemic levels, the University continues making strides in addressing this issue by making the Red Hawk Pantry more accessible in Blanton Hall and providing students with a new grocery-store shuttle. The Pantry, which now has additional days and hours of operation, is also open to staff and faculty, and proof of need is not required.<\/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\/2023\/01\/18\/a-day-of-giving-back\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/2023-01-18_day-of-service-15.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/2023-01-18_day-of-service-15.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A woman talks with two students.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>A Day of Giving Back<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/01\/18\/a-day-of-giving-back\/\">Montclair\u2019s MLK Day of Service<\/a> draws some 230 students, staff and alumni to volunteer on campus and within local communities.<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 href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/view-event.php?id=101474\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1358306140.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/GettyImages-1358306140.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial panorama of Trenton New Jersey skyline and state capitol at sunset. Trenton is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Addressing Human Trafficking in New Jersey<\/h2>\n<p>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/view-event.php?id=101474\">2023 Legislative Breakfast on February 3<\/a> to learn about the latest anti-trafficking legislative trends in New Jersey and their impact on survivors.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/kraken-covid-variant-xbb15\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this <em>Wired<\/em> article<\/a> about the Kraken COVID variant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Katrina Bulkley<\/strong> (Educational Leadership) is mentioned in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the74million.org\/article\/after-charter-school-battles-top-ed-official-offers-an-olive-branch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this article published on nonprofit news site The 74<\/a> about the state of public charter schools; a January 11 panel session by the Brookings Institution on charter schools, in which Bulkley participated, is also discussed. Bulkley is also quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edweek.org\/policy-politics\/charter-school-governance-shapes-those-schools-approach-to-equity\/2023\/01\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this <em>Education Week<\/em> article<\/a> on charter school governance.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>Leslie Wilson<\/strong> (History) quote in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northjersey.com\/story\/news\/essex\/montclair\/2020\/02\/28\/martin-luther-king-jr-visited-montclair-high-1966-moment-nearly-lost-history\/4609531002\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this 2020 NorthJersey.com article<\/a> about Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s 1966 visit to Montclair High School resurfaced in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/martin-luther-king-jr-montclair-high-school\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a recent post on The Montclair Girl blog<\/a> on the same topic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jonathan Howell<\/strong> (Linguistics) wrote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/opinion\/2023\/01\/a-new-ai-tool-can-write-essays-even-poems-how-should-we-teach-students-to-use-it-opinion.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an opinion piece for NJ.com<\/a> about information literacy and how AI tools can be taught in schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Christopher Matthews<\/strong> (Anthropology) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/montclairlocal.news\/montclair-history-centers-oral-history-project-shares-stories-of-montclair-a-century-ago\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this <em>Montclair Local<\/em> article<\/a> about the Montclair History Center\u2019s oral history project. The center has collaborated with Matthews and 15 of his students to conduct interviews for the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Need furniture in your classroom or office space? Have furniture you don\u2019t need anymore? Whether you\u2019re trying to get rid of an extra filing cabinet or need a new desk for your office, facilities can help through the new Surplus Furniture program. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/sustainability\/surplus-furniture\/\">Make your request and learn more here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Want to learn how to teach New Jersey\u2019s LGBTQ+ history with an intersectional focus? On January 31, the online event \u201cQueering the Past: Teaching New Jersey\u2019s LGBTQ+ History in K-12 Schools\u201d will include an introduction to teaching New Jersey\u2019s LGBTQ+ history, a discussion of best pedagogy and practice and mock lessons for elementary and secondary classrooms. <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZMocu6urzosH9XDRzfloPQDMtr2RkqnBQz5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The University\u2019s Pre-Law Program and the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) are offering a Leadership, Professional and Mindset Conference with HNBA\u2019s Su Futuro Leaders January 25 at University Hall. <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/8715289\">RSVP here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/galleries\/caroline-garcias-dancing-on-axes-and-spears\/\">Caroline Garcia\u2019s <em>Dancing on Axes and Spears<\/em><\/a> invites visitors to stretch their understanding of Filipino cultural traditions, community resilience and personal identity in the artist\u2019s first solo museum exhibition, January 31 \u2013 April 21 at the George Segal Gallery.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/galleries\/exhibitions\/case-studies-2-justin-cloud-the-garden\/\">Case Studies 2: Justin Cloud \u2013 The Garden<\/a><\/em> brings together new and recent sculptures of machine-like flora and fauna to reflect changes taking place across American industries including biotechnology, agriculture and large-scale manufacturing. Check it out January 31 \u2013 July 31 in the Kasser Theater Lobby.<\/li>\n<li>The Center for Cooperative Media in the School of Communication and Media is hosting a screening of the short documentary <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/documentary-screening-black-in-the-newsroom-by-media-2070-tickets-489949210277\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Black in the Newsroom<\/a><\/em> on February 16.<\/li>\n<li>You can find the latest campus COVID-19 data, including case numbers, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/redhawk-restart\/covid-19-dashboard\/\">COVID-19 Dashboard<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988, the new nationwide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a> for free, confidential support, 24\/7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Adam Rigg<\/strong> (Theatre and Dance) for appearing in a <em>New York Times<\/em> article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/01\/12\/theater\/sound-design-theater-race.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Race and Representation in Theatre Design<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Monica Taylor<\/strong> (Educational Foundations) and <strong>Emily J. Klein<\/strong> (Teaching and Learning) for their published work, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/myersedpress.presswarehouse.com\/browse\/book\/9781975502560\/Our-Bodies-Tell-the-Story\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Our Bodies Tell the Story<\/a>: Using Feminist Research and Friendship to Reimagine Education and Our Lives<\/em>, which asks (and answers) a number of critical questions that are key to improving our educational system. <\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Barbara H. Chasin<\/strong> (Sociology, Emerita) for having published the third edition of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/rowman.com\/ISBN\/9781666913552\/Inequality-and-Violence-in-the-United-States-Casualties-of-Capitalism-Third-Edition\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Inequality and Violence in the United States<\/a>: Casualties of Capitalism<\/em>.    \t<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Jeffery Strickland<\/strong> and <strong>Nancy Carnevale<\/strong> (History) for their National Endowment for the Humanities grant of nearly $150,000 in support of a three-year faculty study and student engagement program to strengthen and expand the University\u2019s concentration in digital and public history.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Chad Brown<\/strong> (Development) for being highlighted in the Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/nacro.memberclicks.net\/member-spotlight---q-a-with-chad-brown\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">monthly newsletter<\/a>. NACRO is a national organization that includes professionals from a variety of public and private institutions including the Ivy League.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CnAia7Jvgv-\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/2023-01-19_social-post-of-the-week.jpg.4.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Manifesting #GoodVibes &amp; #SweetViews in 2023 for all Red Hawks\" width=\"1000\" height=\"735\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/2023-01-19_social-post-of-the-week.jpg.4.1x.generic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/2023-01-19_social-post-of-the-week.jpg.4.1x.generic-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/2023-01-19_social-post-of-the-week.jpg.4.1x.generic-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/01\/2023-01-19_social-post-of-the-week.jpg.4.1x.generic-32x24.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have an item you\u2019d like included in Kudos? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/in-the-know-request\/\">Use this form to tell us about it<\/a>. Read more about our people and programs in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/\">University News Center<\/a> and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/category\/in-the-know\/\">back issues of <em>In the Know<\/em><\/a>. And find out what\u2019s happening on campus in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working to Be Hunger Free As food insecurity among our community has risen to pre-pandemic levels, the University continues making strides in addressing this issue by making the Red Hawk Pantry more accessible in Blanton Hall and providing students with a new grocery-store shuttle. 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