{"id":2282,"date":"2023-05-19T08:46:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T12:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=2282"},"modified":"2023-05-19T10:20:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T14:20:01","slug":"in-the-know-issue-68","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2023\/05\/19\/in-the-know-issue-68\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Issue 68"},"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\/051123_0743_Yankee_Hinchliffe_Stadium-LAROSA-Enhanced-NR.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/051123_0743_Yankee_Hinchliffe_Stadium-LAROSA-Enhanced-NR.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Seven people smile from a baseball box seat with the field below.\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/12\/take-me-out-to-the-ball-game\/\" target=\"_blank\">Take Me Out to the Ball Game<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Yankees honor University\u2019s efforts to preserve the history of Negro League baseball at the new Muth Museum at Hinchliffe Stadium.<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\/16\/montclair-launches-new-school-of-computing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/2023-05-16_school-of-computing.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/2023-05-16_school-of-computing.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student walking past the entrance of the Center for Computing and Information Science\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>University Launches New School of Computing<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/16\/montclair-launches-new-school-of-computing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">School to provide students more opportunities<\/a> for research, interdisciplinary collaborations and pathways to success.<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\/10\/social-media-normalizes-mental-health-discussions-but-misconceptions-abound\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/Copy-of-P1710847.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/Copy-of-P1710847.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Navigating Conversations on Mental Health<\/h2>\n<p>As students continue to use social media for discussions on mental health conditions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/10\/social-media-normalizes-mental-health-discussions-but-misconceptions-abound\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">faculty experts weigh in to clarify common misconceptions<\/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\/18\/inaugural-senior-send-off-celebrates-class-of-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/051623_0832_Senior_Night-LAROSA-Enhanced-NR.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/051623_0832_Senior_Night-LAROSA-Enhanced-NR.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two spectators watch fireworks exploding over a ballpark.\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Sending Seniors Off in Style<\/h2>\n<p>Food, music, toasts and fireworks cap off an era for graduating seniors during University\u2019s first-ever \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/05\/18\/inaugural-senior-send-off-celebrates-class-of-2023\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Senior Send-Off<\/a>.\u201d<\/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\/university-communications\/2023\/05\/19\/red-hawk-spotlight-ashante-connor\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/Ashante-Connor.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/Ashante-Connor.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Ashante Connor\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Red Hawk Spotlight: Ashante Connor<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2023\/05\/19\/red-hawk-spotlight-ashante-connor\/\">Meet Ashante Connor<\/a>, the director of Equity and Title IX coordinator who spearheaded the University\u2019s first campus climate assessment.<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prudence Jones<\/strong> (Classics and General Humanities) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/5-historic-houses-feuding-families-succession-cleopatra\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">is quoted in this <em>National Geographic<\/em> article<\/a> that compares the family from HBO\u2019s <em>Succession<\/em> to historic family feuds.<\/li>\n<li><em>The New York Times<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/05\/17\/sports\/baseball\/hinchliffe-stadium-new-jersey.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wrote about the $100 million renovation of Hinchliffe Stadium<\/a> in Paterson, mentioning our role in highlighting the stadium\u2019s storied past through an on-site museum; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/passaic-county\/2023\/05\/see-inside-historic-nj-ballparks-100m-revival-as-monument-to-negro-leagues.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NJ.com also published<\/a> an \u201cinside look\u201d of the ballpark\u2019s revival.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charlotte Kent<\/strong> (Art and Design) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artpapers.org\/some-questions-surrounding-robots-and-rivers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">wrote a piece for <em>Art Papers<\/em><\/a> about art and AI.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/coronavirus\/2023\/05\/murphy-admin-dismisses-fears-nj-may-require-covid-shots-for-school-kids-in-updated-vaccine-rules.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">is quoted in this NJ.com article<\/a> about the New Jersey health department\u2019s response to fears it would add COVID-19 vaccine shots to the list of vaccination requirements for public schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><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.<\/li>\n<li>The third annual <a href=\"https:\/\/baristanet.com\/2023\/05\/montclair-disability-pride-parade-to-honor-activist-judy-heumann\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Disability Pride Parade and Rally<\/a> will take place on Saturday, May 20 (rain date May 21), 1 &#8211; 4 p.m. in Montclair. Meet at Heningburg Field, off of Chestnut Street on Midland Avenue. The parade will end at Rand Park for rally and speakers. Contact Priya Lalvani at <a href=\"mailto:lalvanip@montclair.edu\">lalvanip@montclair.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<li>The 2023 Green Teams Launch Event will take place in person and virtually on Thursday, June 1 at the Alexander Kasser Theater from 9:30 a.m. to  2 p.m. Registration is now open. <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2023GTLaunch\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP here<\/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>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 begin Monday, June 5 and end August 7. For more information visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/current-employees\/union-contracts\/aft-modified-work-schedule-summer\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Human Resources website<\/a>.<\/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 new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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>Jim Anderson<\/strong> (Financial Aid) who was awarded the Arthur E. Richmond Distinguished Service Award by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njasfaa.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Association of Financial Aid Administrators<\/a>. This award is given to one individual each year to recognize the outstanding contributions they have made to the field of financial aid through association activities.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Teresa Fiore<\/strong> (World Languages and Cultures) who was invited to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/inserra-chair\/2023\/04\/20\/217476\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">join the delegation in charge of presenting the dossier<\/a> for the candidacy of Agrigento as Italy\u2019s 2025 Cultural Capital at the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in Rome.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Summer Jones<\/strong> (Information Technology) who was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapinto.net\/towns\/soma\/sections\/elections\/articles\/the-south-orange-village-dream-team-wins\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">re-elected for a second term<\/a> as Village Trustee for the Township of South Orange Village.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Mousumi Bose<\/strong> (Nutrition and Food Studies) who shared her story of loving and caring for her first-born son \u2013 born with a rare, terminal genetic disorder \u2013 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northjerseyltym.org\/cast\/meet-mousumi-bose\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Listen to Your Mother North Jersey<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Peter Flynn<\/strong> (Theatre and Dance) who was honored by TheaterworksUSA along with his wife, Andrea Burns, with <a href=\"https:\/\/twusa.org\/springbenefit\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the organization\u2019s Good Works Award<\/a>. The award recognizes their contribution to developing young artists in the public school system. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsRJ1s-Lfhi\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/SoTW-68.png\" alt=\"It\u2019s BeenReal here in #RedHawkCountry Enjoy the summer &amp; we can\u2019t wait to see all our returning Red Hawks back to campus in the fall\" width=\"600\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/SoTW-68.png 816w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/SoTW-68-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/SoTW-68-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/05\/SoTW-68-32x21.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have an item you\u2019d like included in Kudos or Reminders? Want to nominate a staffer for our spotlight? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/in-the-know-request\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Use this form to tell us<\/a>. Read more about our people and programs in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">University News Center<\/a> and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/category\/in-the-know\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">back issues of <em>In the Know<\/em><\/a>. And find out what&#8217;s happening on campus in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Events Calendar<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take Me Out to the Ball Game Yankees honor University\u2019s efforts to preserve the history of Negro League baseball at the new Muth Museum at Hinchliffe Stadium. 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