{"id":2238,"date":"2023-04-21T12:25:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T16:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=2238"},"modified":"2023-04-21T12:25:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T16:25:48","slug":"in-the-know-issue-64","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2023\/04\/21\/in-the-know-issue-64\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Issue 64"},"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\/04\/041923_6401_President-Koppell-Town-Hall-Meeting.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/041923_6401_President-Koppell-Town-Hall-Meeting.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"faculty and staff seated in Kasser Theater as President Koppell speaks on stage\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/president\/2023\/04\/20\/president-koppell-touts-university-success-at-spring-town-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\">President Koppell Touts University Success at Spring Town Hall<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>In-person and livestreamed event is available for viewing on YouTube.<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\/2023\/04\/14\/montclair-state-universitys-commitment-to-creating-last-change\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/021023_0790_Red_Chair_Video_Day-3-LAROSA.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/021023_0790_Red_Chair_Video_Day-3-LAROSA.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"two people sitting in chairs talking\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>In Service of the Greater Good<\/h2>\n<p>How faculty and staff are creating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/04\/14\/montclair-state-universitys-commitment-to-creating-last-change\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">transformational opportunities for students and communities<\/a> to find solutions to pressing problems.<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\/newscenter\/2023\/04\/19\/montclair-state-university-launches-igrad-student-financial-literacy-platform\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/092717_8497_Business-Analytics.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/092717_8497_Business-Analytics.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Three people sitting in front of a computer\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>University Launches iGrad Financial Literacy Platform<\/h2>\n<p>Students, faculty and staff will have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/04\/19\/montclair-state-university-launches-igrad-student-financial-literacy-platform\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">access to information on building credit, managing debt and more<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jason Williams<\/strong> (Justice Studies) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northjersey.com\/story\/news\/paterson-press\/2023\/04\/17\/paterson-blm-opens-drug-harm-reduction-center-for-safe-needle-exchange\/70118740007\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this NorthJersey.com article<\/a> about Paterson BLM opening a harm reduction center to stem the tide of drug overdoses and HIV infections.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Matthew Schuler<\/strong> (Biology) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/news\/2023\/04\/nj-at-heart-of-wildfire-season-how-dry-conditions-less-snow-this-year-wont-help.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this NJ.com article<\/a> about how dry conditions and less snow this year won\u2019t help New Jersey\u2019s wildfire season.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2022\/11\/29\/study-use-of-groomer-hate-speech-increased-on-twitter-after-colorado-springs-nightclub-shooting\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 2022 study from the Center for Strategic Communication<\/a> is mentioned in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guelphtoday.com\/the-big-read\/the-big-read-drag-queen-storytime-has-sparked-a-new-chapter-of-hate-in-ontario-6855779\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">article published by GuelphToday.com<\/a>, a Canadian news site. The article focuses on far-right groups targeting drag queen storytime events. <\/li>\n<li><strong>John Smallwood<\/strong> (Biology) is <a href=\"https:\/\/reportwire.org\/what-is-causing-the-perplexing-decline-of-the-american-kestrel-focusing-on-wildlife\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">quoted in a ReportWire story<\/a> about the decline of the American Kestrel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ezra Rashkow<\/strong> (History) was interviewed for <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/how-recognising-cultural-practices-in-environmental-regulation-can-help-protect-natural-resources-like-sandalwood-podcast-203614\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this piece in The Conversation<\/a> about how recognising cultural practices in environmental regulation can help protect natural resources.<\/li>\n<li>A poem by <strong>David Galef<\/strong> (English) titled \u201cOde to Montclair\u201d was <a href=\"https:\/\/baristanet.com\/2023\/04\/montclair-state-prof-pens-ode-to-montclair-for-poetry-month\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">published by Baristanet<\/a> in honor of Poetry Month (April). <\/li>\n<li><strong>Tiger Roholt<\/strong> (Philosophy) was interviewed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/newbooksnetwork.com\/distracted-from-meaning\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;New Books in Philosophy&#8221; podcast<\/a> on the New Books Network about his book, Distracted from Meaning: A Philosophy of Smartphones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The University\u2019s new food vendor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gourmetdining.co\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gourmet Dining, LLC<\/a>, will be on campus for a tasting party at the Student Center ballrooms and patio on Monday, April 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature interactive stations, exhibits and presentations on the new dining service which begins in July. <\/li>\n<li><strong>President Koppell<\/strong> and Bloomfield College President <strong>Marcheta Evans<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.chronicle.com\/che-ci-wbn-2023-04-25-strategy-watermark-agb_01-Event-LP---Guided.html?cid=che_ci_web_edit_1_vf_strategy_watermarkagb_\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">will appear on a webinar<\/a> hosted by <em>The Chronicle of Higher Education<\/em> about modern strategy for higher education Tuesday, April 25 at 2 p.m. <\/li>\n<li>Our radio station, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/school-of-communication-and-media\/student-productions\/wmsc-fm-campus-radio-station\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WMSC FM 90.3<\/a>, is celebrating Vinylthon and Record Store Day with a 48-hour, weekend-long, vinyl-only music live broadcast, starting this Saturday at midnight and will showcase the best WMSC shows \u2013 with some old, some new, but all vinyl, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/12\/23\/gettin-down-with-the-doctor-of-funkology\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. K\u2019s Vinyl Fantasy Funhouse<\/a> Saturday at 11 a.m. (Dr. K is President Koppell\u2019s alter ego with a passion for all things funk and paisley print.)<\/li>\n<li>Check out what our students have been researching at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/research-symposium\/2023-student-research-symposium-schedule\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Student Research Symposium<\/a> from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Conference Center on the 7th Floor of University Hall.<\/li>\n<li>Join Red Hawk alumni, students, employees, friends and parents for the <a href=\"https:\/\/givingday.montclair.edu\/giving-day\/66458\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">One Day for Montclair<\/a> fund drive on April 27 to make a big impact. Show your Red Hawk pride by using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/brand-guidelines\/zoom-background-images\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">One Day for Montclair Zoom backgrounds<\/a> in support. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/8677933\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World\u2019s Fair Day<\/a> is Thursday, April 27, 12:30 \u2013 3:30 p.m. This annual campus-wide event celebrates the rich diversity of Montclair State University.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/attendee.gotowebinar.com\/register\/1558697800740712283\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Take Charge of Your Change<\/a>, an in-person and virtual lecture for employees, will be held Friday, April 28, 11 a.m. \u2013 noon. Health and wellness coach <strong>Laurie Reynolds<\/strong> will provide tools for creating lasting lifestyle changes. The event will take place in the Student Center room 411. Registration is required if attending virtually.<\/li>\n<li>Last chance to see the John J. Cali School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance production of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tix.com\/ticket-sales\/Kasser\/1631\/?productionidlist=195543\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>On the Town<\/em> at the Alexander Kasser Theater<\/a> on Saturday, April 22, 2 p.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tix.com\/ticket-sales\/Kasser\/1631\/?productionidlist=195543\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tickets are $20<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/social-justice-diversity\/rockys-closet\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rocky\u2019s Closet<\/a> is accepting donations of Montclair caps and gowns to help students celebrate their accomplishments at Commencement. For more information please contact, <a href=\"mailto:rockyscloset@montclair.edu\">rockyscloset@montclair.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:escobark@montclair.edu\">escobark@montclair.edu<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li>Submit your publications for recognition in the University Authors program. Faculty and staff publications or creative works published or produced in 2022 or 2023 are eligible. To submit print publications, <a href=\"https:\/\/surveys.montclair.edu\/survey\/entry.jsp?id=1299097060753\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">use this form<\/a>. For media (CDs, DVDs and others), use this form. Deadline for submission is today, April 21.<\/li>\n<li>Instructional Technology and Design Services invites faculty to <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_1Iapr6v5t3EAblQ\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">submit proposals<\/a> to present at the 18th Annual Summer Institute conference, held June 7-8. This year&#8217;s conference focuses on critical issues in pedagogy and digital learning. Deadline for submission is today, April 21.<\/li>\n<li>Administrative Appreciation Day is Wednesday, April 26. Treat your admins to lunch in the Student Center Dining Room from 11 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Montclair State University Ice Arena <a href=\"https:\/\/montclairstatearena.com\/camps\/#1612989915791-51ac31f2-f62e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hockey and figure skating summer camps<\/a> are now open for registration. <\/li>\n<li>Explore offerings from <a href=\"https:\/\/itdsevents.montclair.edu\/calendar\/hr?cid=15700&#038;t=g&#038;d=0000-00-00&#038;cal=15700&#038;inc=0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learning and Development<\/a> for a variety of leadership and professional development opportunities available this spring.<\/li>\n<li>The Division of Human Resources provides a full range of services on campus at 18 Normal Avenue. Stop by to discuss employee benefits, tuition waivers, payroll matters or retirement planning. Questions regarding the satellite office location? Contact HR at <a href=\"mailto:hr@montclair.edu\">hr@montclair.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:973-655-7736\">973-655-7736<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/25live\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">25Live<\/a>, which enables the University to optimize the use of classrooms, meeting rooms and other spaces available on campus, will soon be used as the University calendar on montclair.edu. Make sure your events get listed! Learn how by <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfKHGnfDcXZHeDXZdXGyLG1cqd5OucBX8CvL22Ai9KGSSKukg\/viewform\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">registering for online or in-person training<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/current-employees\/employee-assistance-program\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a> provides free, confidential support services for University employees and their families \u2013 including locating resources for substance abuse, mental health and self-help. For more information, see the attached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2020\/06\/concern-brochure.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CONCERN brochure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Worried about a student\u2019s well-being? Please refer them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)<\/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\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a> for free, confidential support, 24\/7.<\/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\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">COVID-19 Dashboard<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Tarika Daftary-Kapur<\/strong> (Justice Studies) and <strong>Tina Zottoli<\/strong> (Psychology) who were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/2023\/04\/03\/professors-receive-grant-from-american-bar-endowment\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">awarded a grant from the American Bar Endowment<\/a> under their Opportunity Grant Program, for a project, entitled, \u201cCompetency of adolescent defendants to enter guilty pleas: Development of a rapid screening tool for attorneys.\u201d <\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Christopher Parker<\/strong> (Classics and General Humanities) whose play <em>I Hear the Cry of Orange<\/em> will be presented in a professionally staged reading by Premier Stages of Kean University as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/premierestagesatkean.com\/shows\/current-shows\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Healing Voices: Caregivers\u2019 Stories festival<\/a> on Sunday April 30, at 3 p.m. in the Enlow Recital Hall. This is his ninth professionally produced short play since 2015.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@montclairstateu\/video\/7222329040659631403\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/2023-04-21_social-post.jpg.4.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Replying to @jerseyyjoe representing JERSEY #montclairstateuniversity #montclair #newjersey #jerseyclub #college\" width=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/2023-04-21_social-post.jpg.4.1x.generic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/2023-04-21_social-post.jpg.4.1x.generic-138x300.jpg 138w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/2023-04-21_social-post.jpg.4.1x.generic-471x1024.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/2023-04-21_social-post.jpg.4.1x.generic-768x1670.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/2023-04-21_social-post.jpg.4.1x.generic-707x1536.jpg 707w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/2023-04-21_social-post.jpg.4.1x.generic-942x2048.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/04\/2023-04-21_social-post.jpg.4.1x.generic-15x32.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have an item you\u2019d like included in Kudos or Reminders? <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>President Koppell Touts University Success at Spring Town Hall In-person and livestreamed event is available for viewing on YouTube. In the News Jason Williams (Justice Studies) is quoted in this NorthJersey.com article about Paterson BLM opening a harm reduction center to stem the tide of drug overdoses and HIV infections. 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