{"id":2674,"date":"2023-09-22T11:23:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=2674"},"modified":"2023-09-22T11:23:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:23:47","slug":"in-the-know-issue-76","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2023\/09\/22\/in-the-know-issue-76\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Issue 76"},"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\/09\/091523_02999_Shakespeare-Richard-III.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/09\/091523_02999_Shakespeare-Richard-III.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/09\/19\/curtain-rises-on-royal-shakespeare-company-residency-at-montclair-state-university\/\">The Royal Shakespeare Company\u2019s Takeover<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The College of the Arts hosted the world-renowned British theater company for a 10-day residency of master classes on performing Shakespeare.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<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\/09\/2023-09-22_professors-who-rock-in-the-know.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/09\/2023-09-22_professors-who-rock-in-the-know.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Five faculty members arrayed in the Red Hawk Diner\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/09\/20\/these-professors-rock\/\">These Professors Rock!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Catch them performing at Tierney\u2019s Tavern in Montclair on Saturday, September 23.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<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\/09\/homepage-news-item-template-copy-2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/09\/homepage-news-item-template-copy-2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two students sitting on bench outside Schmidt Hall\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/09\/18\/montclair-state-university-ranked-7th-in-nation-for-social-mobility-in-u-s-news-world-report-college-rankings-2024\/\">University Ranks in Nation\u2019s Top 10 for Social Mobility <\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/em> ranked the University No. 7 in the country and No. 1 in the state for social mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<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\/09\/042423_3712_Gourmet-Dining-Food-Expo.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/09\/042423_3712_Gourmet-Dining-Food-Expo.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two students at food festival holding plates of samples\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hunger-free\/food-champion-program\/\">Support Montclair Students and Reduce Food Waste<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The University\u2019s new Food Champion Program encourages those who have leftover food from meetings and catered events to alert students to pick it up.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<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\/09\/mike_peters_2_720-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/09\/mike_peters_2_720-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Peters\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2023\/09\/21\/red-hawk-spotlight-mike-peters-university-photographer\/\">Red Hawk Spotlight: Mike Peters, University Photographer <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meet Mike Peters who has provided photography services to the University for over two decades.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President Koppell<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roi-nj.com\/2023\/09\/18\/opinion\/editors-desk\/college-rankings-montclair-state-shows-why-social-mobility-scores-may-matter-more\/\">spoke to ROI-NJ<\/a> about the University\u2019s strong performance in the latest round of college rankings. Koppell was also interviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/business\/mergers-collaboration\/2023\/09\/15\/second-life-bloomfield-college\">Inside Higher Ed<\/a> alongside <strong>Chancellor Marcheta Evans<\/strong> for a story about the merge of Bloomfield into Montclair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/healthfit\/2023\/09\/flu-season-is-approaching-heres-what-to-expect-in-nj.html\">is quoted in this NJ.com article<\/a> about what to expect this flu season.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abby Lillethun <\/strong>(Art and Design) <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/permanent-jewelry-fashion-221d6df832ce6750ec729d64fd223efd\">spoke to the Associated Press<\/a> for an article about the permanent jewelry trend.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emily Isaacs<\/strong> (Office of Faculty Excellence) <a href=\"https:\/\/techhq.com\/2023\/09\/should-artificial-intelligence-be-used-in-education\/\">is mentioned in this Tech HQ article<\/a> about using AI in education.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sabrina Sanichar<\/strong> (Feliciano School of Business Career Services) was interviewed by<em> College Magazine<\/em> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegemagazine.com\/how-to-be-a-successfully-employed-business-major-a-resume-guide\/\">a resume guide on becoming a successfully employed business major.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Campus Recreation invites employees and their guests to <a href=\"https:\/\/offer.fevo.com\/yankees-vs-diamondbacks-5tuaalw-6b39828?fevoUri=yankees-vs-diamondbacks-5tuaalw-6b39828%2F\">Montclair State University Day at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, September 23<\/a>. With ticket purchase, attendees will receive a Yankees cap with the Montclair hawk logo, a hot dog and a drink. Transportation will not be provided.<\/li>\n<li>The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive on campus on Monday, September 25. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/give.html\/drive-results?zipSponsor=Redhawk\">here<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/li>\n<li>Join faculty as they discuss their issues of representation, support, identity, belonging and bias. <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair-faculty-excellence.libcal.com\/event\/11311582\">Hispanic\/ Latino\/a\/e Heritage Month and Beyond: A Faculty Panel<\/a> will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, September 27, at 10 a.m.<\/li>\n<li>Occupational Health Services is partnering with Atlantic Health System to provide mammography screenings on Tuesday, September 26. Transportation will be provided to and from the appointment, with pick up at Blanton Hall, Lot 17. The shuttle will depart at 12 p.m. and return at 2 p.m. Atlantic Health System will coordinate costs with your insurance. Participants will receive a boxed lunch. To participate, contact Anne Schepers, RN, <a href=\"mailto:schepersa@montclair.edu\">schepersa@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Red Hawk Pantry is accepting donations of reusable shopping bags until September 29. Donation bins are located in the Student Center Annex, Room 113; Cole Hall, Center for Community Engagement, Room 348; and the Overlook Corporate Center, 3rd floor, front desk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homecoming 2023<\/strong> is Saturday, September 30! With food, music, student performances, a street fair and the Homecoming football game, it\u2019s a day not to miss. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/montclairconnect.org\/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.montclair.edu%2falumni%2f2023%2f07%2f25%2fhomecoming-2023-we-look-forward-to-seeing-you%2f%3f&amp;srcid=58536&amp;srctid=1&amp;erid=68092276&amp;trid=bfd9a887-ead3-406d-813b-55561ad48ab0\">Homecoming website<\/a> to register and find more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Your Input Needed<\/h2>\n<p>University Communications and Marketing invites staff to participate in two new initiatives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/web-services\/website-overhaul-project\/\">Website Overhaul Project<\/a>. Montclair has partnered with OHO Interactive for this project, and as a starting point, OHO and UCM are gathering ideas and perspectives from across the University. Please complete this <a href=\"https:\/\/survey.alchemer.com\/s3\/7479140\/Montclair-State-University-Stakeholder-Survey\">survey<\/a> to share your impressions of the website along with ideas for improvement. All answers will remain confidential.<\/li>\n<li>Internal Communications Project. Staff and faculty are invited to participate in focus groups and individual interviews to share thoughts and insights on current communication channels specific to employee communications. If interested, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/jz8DeBbEcfmSfRG97\">here<\/a>. For more information about the project, contact Internal Communications Editor Brittany John at <a href=\"mailto:johnbr@montclair.edu\">johnbr@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Make an appointment today to reserve a flu shot at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-services\/2023\/09\/15\/on-campus-flu-clinics\/\">upcoming campus flu clinics<\/a> this fall. Walk-ins are welcome while supplies last.<\/li>\n<li>Land on a broken link or dead end on the University website? Report your experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/web-services\/broken-links\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Please update your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/email-sig\/\"> University email signatures<\/a> and download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/brand-guidelines\/zoom-background-images\/\">new Zoom backgrounds<\/a> to reflect the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/president\/2023\/07\/26\/projecting-our-brand-identity\/\">University\u2019s updated logo<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>EMS has installed hemorrhage\/bleeding control kits and Narcan in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/emergency-medical-services\/aed-information\/\">Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets<\/a> on campus and is offering training sessions on how to use the hemorrhage control and Narcan kits. If you or your department would like to participate in these training sessions, contact EMS at 973-655-7836 or <a href=\"mailto:ems@montclair.edu\">ems@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Volunteer Center\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/montclair.edu\/montclair-volunteers\/home\">updated site<\/a> for ongoing volunteer opportunities through the 2023-2024 academic year.<\/li>\n<li>Faculty and staff are eligible to purchase the new <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeyo6A0JmDfZ1VrTFQgTlK9HmUnjHtaAbCHCq7OFydTNQ_7Tw\/viewform\">$300 per semester flexible spending meal plan<\/a> and receive $50 flex dollars each semester. The plan can be used at all campus dining venues, vending machines and convenience stores. Pay by payroll deduction, cash, check or credit card.<\/li>\n<li>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\">University Calendar<\/a> is here. Powered by the University&#8217;s room booking system, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/25live\/\">25Live, all event listings should be entered here.<\/a> Still need training? <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfKHGnfDcXZHeDXZdXGyLG1cqd5OucBX8CvL22Ai9KGSSKukg\/viewform\">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\/\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a> provides free, confidential support services for employees and their families \u2013 including locating resources for substance abuse, mental health and self-help. For more information, view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2020\/06\/concern-brochure.pdf\">CONCERN brochure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Worried about a student\u2019s well-being? Please fill out a <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair-advocate.symplicity.com\/care_report\/index.php\/pid759556?\">CARE Report form<\/a> to connect students to support and resources. Faculty and advisors can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/navigate\/early-warning-program\/\">complete an alert via Navigate<\/a> for academic concerns.<\/li>\n<li>If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988, the 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>Teresa Fiore<\/strong> (World Languages and Cultures), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/2023\/09\/21\/dr-teresa-fiore-presents-at-montclair-ymca-for-welcoming-week-about-diversity-and-inclusion\/\">who gave a talk at the YMCA of Montclair <\/a>as a part of Welcoming Week, an annual event celebrating diversity and inclusion.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Doreen Gagnon<\/strong> (Nursing, Bloomfield), for receiving the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daisyfoundation.org\/daisy-faculty-award\"> DAISY Faculty Award<\/a> which recognizes and celebrates the contributions faculty make to the future of nursing.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Darren Sweeper <\/strong>(Sprague Library), who presented \u201cBut I Did My Research: Government Health Statistics to Promote Lifelong Information and Literacy to Combat Health Misinformation\u201d at the <a href=\"https:\/\/lili.libguides.com\/lili2023\">Lifelong Information Literacy conference<\/a> in July.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Stephen Andon<\/strong> (Sports Communication), who was a guest lecturer at the Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Aguascalientes\u2019 (UAA) Department of Communication at the end of August. UAA is the premier public university in the capital city of the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CxItXRjrjSN\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/09\/2023-09-22_social-media-post.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/09\/2023-09-22_social-media-post.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of pot on instagram\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\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\/\">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\/\">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>The Royal Shakespeare Company\u2019s Takeover The College of the Arts hosted the world-renowned British theater company for a 10-day residency of master classes on performing Shakespeare. In the News President Koppell spoke to ROI-NJ about the University\u2019s strong performance in the latest round of college rankings. 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