{"id":2268,"date":"2023-05-12T10:23:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T14:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=2268"},"modified":"2023-05-12T10:23:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T14:23:24","slug":"in-the-know-issue-67","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2023\/05\/12\/in-the-know-issue-67\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Issue 67"},"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\/05\/042823_6606_CSAM-Marisa-Messina-Goldwater-Scholarship.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/042823_6606_CSAM-Marisa-Messina-Goldwater-Scholarship.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Three people pose in a science lab.\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/05\/chemistry-student-wins-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chemistry Undergrad Wins Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Dean describes having a Goldwater scholar as a \u201ctestament to how our program brings out the best in our students and the impact of quality mentorship.\u201d<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\/05\/03\/american-heart-association-hsi-scholars-share-research-findings\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/AHAAprilSymposium703of1171.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/AHAAprilSymposium703of1171.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Seven students smile and gesture at the camera.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>American Heart Association HSI Scholars Shine<\/h2>\n<p>The AHA HSI Scholars program works with Hispanic-Serving Institutions to increase representations in health care; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/03\/american-heart-association-hsi-scholars-share-research-findings\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">six Montclair students honored, share research<\/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 href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/09\/montclair-students-alumni-community-entrepreneurs-get-help-with-startup-businesses\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/042623_0671_FCE_Pitch_Contest-LAROSA.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/042623_0671_FCE_Pitch_Contest-LAROSA.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A woman gestures as she stands at a lectern before a diverse audience seated in chairs in a conference room.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Pitch Day Returns to Campus <\/h2>\n<p>Students, alumni and community entrepreneurs vie to procure funding for startup businesses at the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/09\/montclair-students-alumni-community-entrepreneurs-get-help-with-startup-businesses\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">first in-person Pitch Day in four years<\/a>.<\/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\/05\/02\/forging-a-path\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/042623_0738_Waichungo_Courtyard_Ribbon_Cut-LAROSA.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/042623_0738_Waichungo_Courtyard_Ribbon_Cut-LAROSA.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holding a pair of oversized scissors is flanked by three women and a man.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Courtyard Dedication Honors Alumna\u2019s Family<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/02\/forging-a-path\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Waichungo Family Courtyard in University Hall<\/a> recognizes the commitment of creating opportunities for the next generation of food science leaders.<\/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\/05\/11\/pinning-ceremony-celebrates-nursing-grads\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/050523_0690_Nursing_Pinning_Ceremony-LAROSA-Enhanced-NR.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/050523_0690_Nursing_Pinning_Ceremony-LAROSA-Enhanced-NR.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A group of nursing faculty members smiling\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Pinning Ceremony Celebrates Nursing Grads<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/11\/pinning-ceremony-celebrates-nursing-grads\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">School of Nursing tradition<\/a> symbolizes the growth of student nurses into confident professionals.<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bond Benton<\/strong> (Communication and Media) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/05\/05\/technology\/ron-desantis-conspiracy-theorists.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this <em>New York Times<\/em> article<\/a> about conspiracy theorists targeting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a likely contender for the Republican presidential nomination. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njspotlightnews.org\/video\/who-declares-covid-19-global-health-emergency-over\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">spoke to NJ Spotlight News<\/a> about the World Health Organization\u2019s recent declaration that COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leslie Wilson<\/strong> (History) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/hudson\/2023\/05\/developer-of-former-saint-peters-university-properties-faces-opposition-from-neighbors.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this NJ.com article<\/a> about residents of a Jersey City neighborhood who are opposed to the construction of new buildings in the area.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-05-08\/college-admissions-are-recruiting-men-at-attendance-drops\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">report in the <em>Los Angeles Times<\/em><\/a> (co-published with <a href=\"https:\/\/hechingerreport.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Hechinger Report<\/a>, a nonprofit news publication covering issues of inequality and innovation in education) highlighted the University\u2019s Male Enrollment and Graduation Alliance; the article was also republished by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/latest-group-special-attention-college-120034951.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yahoo! News<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jason Williams<\/strong> (Justice Studies) is <a href=\"https:\/\/newjerseymonitor.com\/2023\/05\/10\/officer-misconduct-on-the-rise-as-more-face-major-discipline-report-shows\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">quoted in a New Jersey Monitor article<\/a> about a report showing officer misconduct is on the rise as more face major discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/commencement\/?\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Commencement<\/a> exercises will take place on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Prudential Center in Newark. Please plan to allow ample time for traffic, parking and security screening at the venue.<\/p>\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>Final grades are to be submitted for the full spring 2023 term by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 22. For more information and deadlines for partial terms, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/how-to-guides\/faqs-for-final-grade-submission\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">use this guide<\/a> or contact the Office of the Registrar at <a href=\"mailto:registrar@montclair.edu\">registrar@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Several elevators on campus are scheduled for testing and will not be operating on certain dates and times. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/finance-and-treasury\/2023\/04\/14\/elevator-testing-schedule\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">elevator testing schedule news item<\/a> for the latest information.<\/li>\n<li>Need a pre-college program for your high schooler? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/early-college-program\/pre-college-programs-for-high-school-students\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair\u2019s new summer offerings<\/a> include programs in pre-law, film and TV production, entrepreneurship, and the opportunity to explore the art and culture of New York City.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/2023\/05\/04\/four-day-summer-work-schedule-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">four-day summer work schedule for eligible University employees<\/a> will <strong>begin Monday, June 5 and end August 7<\/strong>. Eligible employees will work 8.75 hours per day, Monday through Thursday and have Fridays off. The University will be closed on Friday, June 16, for Juneteenth and on Monday, July 4. Regular schedules will apply during these weeks.<\/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>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NEW University Calendar<\/a> is here! Powered by the University&#8217;s room booking system, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/25live\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">25Live<\/a>, all event listings should be entered here moving forward. Still need training? <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfKHGnfDcXZHeDXZdXGyLG1cqd5OucBX8CvL22Ai9KGSSKukg\/viewform\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Register 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<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Rosemary Guichardo<\/strong> (Financial Aid) who was honored by the Educational Opportunity Fund office with its Champion Award for her continued support and assistance to the office and its scholars. <\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Milton Fuentes<\/strong> (Psychology) for receiving the <a href=\"https:\/\/teachpsych.org\/PromotingDiversityEquityInclusionAward\">2023 Society for the Teaching of Psychology award<\/a> for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. <\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Teresa Fiore<\/strong> (World Languages and Cultures) for presenting her current research and teaching project, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/inserra-chair\/endowed-chair-research\/memoria-presente-the-common-spanish-legacy-in-italian-and-latin-american-cultures-neh-project\/\">Memoria Presente Digital Archive: The Common Spanish Legacy in Italian and Latin American Cultures<\/a>,\u201d at Yale University.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Pablo Tinio<\/strong> (Educational Foundations) whose work <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_phUW4pdvYM\">was featured by the Templeton Religion Trust<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li>To graduate student intern <strong>Rosaria Lo Presti<\/strong> (University Communications and Marketing) on writing and publishing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Henry-Kitten-Hunt-Rosaria-Presti\/dp\/B0C1JB5KZ4\/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2TZ7PP1XAUA4L&#038;keywords=henry+and+the+kitten+hunt&#038;qid=1683639166&#038;sprefix=henry+and+the+kitten+hunt%2Caps%2C99&#038;sr=8-1#customerReviews\">children&#8217;s book titled <em>Henry and the Kitten Hunt<\/em><\/a> and for graduating this spring with her MA in Public and Organizational Relations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cr_FSCdrqFR\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/2023-05-11_media-post-week.jpg.4.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Our mouths are still watering thinking about all the NEW food offerings that could be arriving on campus this fall! Learn more about the upcoming plans &amp; the University\u2019s new dining partner, Gourmet Dining at the link in our bio!\" width=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/2023-05-11_media-post-week.jpg.4.1x.generic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/2023-05-11_media-post-week.jpg.4.1x.generic-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/2023-05-11_media-post-week.jpg.4.1x.generic-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/2023-05-11_media-post-week.jpg.4.1x.generic-32x22.jpg 32w\" 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>Chemistry Undergrad Wins Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Dean describes having a Goldwater scholar as a \u201ctestament to how our program brings out the best in our students and the impact of quality mentorship.\u201d In the News Bond Benton (Communication and Media) is quoted in this New York Times article about conspiracy theorists targeting Florida Governor Ron [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":273,"featured_media":1295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-know"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/273"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2268"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2268\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2278,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2268\/revisions\/2278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}