{"id":2966,"date":"2024-03-01T15:09:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T20:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=2966"},"modified":"2024-03-01T15:09:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T20:09:44","slug":"in-the-know-issue-95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2024\/03\/01\/in-the-know-issue-95\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know &#8211; Issue 95"},"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\/2024\/03\/AidenPing_RedCarpet.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/03\/AidenPing_RedCarpet.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Aidan Ping, a junior Film and Television major, works on the 2024 Grammys&apos; red carpet.\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2024\/02\/27\/semester-in-la-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-for-montclair-students\/\" target=\"_blank\">Semester in LA has Students Shooting for the Stars<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The School of Communication and Media program helps students gain experience in Hollywood film, television and media while living and working in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Carmen Cusido<\/strong> (Communication and Media) wrote a piece about being bilingual for <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/remezcla.com\/features\/culture\/speaking-spanish-heartbeat-of-my-home-until-my-parents-died-espanol\/\" target=\"_blank\">Remezcla<\/a>, a Latin-culture-focused digital publication.<\/li>\n<li>Montclair is mentioned in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/education\/2024\/02\/nj-cooking-up-plan-for-the-money-college-kids-leave-unspent-on-their-dining-hall-cards.html?e=515227da128e2972b0266282f33a9ffb&amp;lctg=609993ad45fe703117114511&amp;utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Newsletter_politics%202024-02-29&amp;utm_term=Newsletter_politics\" target=\"_blank\">NJ.com<\/a> article about a proposed bill that would allow college students to voluntarily transfer unused funds from their dining plan to New Jersey\u2019s food banks.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jerseysbest.com\/community\/the-garden-state-connection-to-blind-injustice\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>New research from<strong> Jennifer Krumins<\/strong> (Biology) is highlighted in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2024\/02\/240222122401.htm#:~:text=Summary%3A,eastern%20Australia%20are%20particularly%20affected.\" target=\"_blank\">Science Daily<\/a>; the research shows carbon emissions from the destruction of mangrove forests are predicted to increase by 50,000% by the end of the century.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gabriel Rubin<\/strong> (Justice Studies) is quoted in this <em><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/02\/26\/lifestyle\/women-love-men-who-embrace-babygirl-vibe-and-ditch-toxic-masculinity\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York Post article<\/a><\/em> about \u201cbabygirl,\u201d a new Gen Z-approved term of endearment describing men who are \u201csweet, charming, a bit bashful and seemingly in touch with their feminine side.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fanny Lauby<\/strong> (Political Science and Law) was on a panel at the People&#8217;s Forum in NYC, discussing the upcoming presidential election. The event was in French and can be viewed on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/1hYkX7xFDnU?feature=shared\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Important Updates<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>W-2 forms are now available for print and download in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myworkday.com\/wday\/authgwy\/montclair\/login-saml2.htmld\" target=\"_blank\">Workday<\/a>. From your Workday home page, under \u201cApplications,\u201d please select the \u201cPay\u201d icon, then select \u201cMy Tax Documents.\u201d Once in My Tax Documents scroll down and you\u2019ll see a table with available tax year W-2 documents that you can view\/print. If you do not see this notation, that means your W-2 was delivered by mail. If you were employed by Bloomfield College during January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023, you will receive a separate W-2 for earnings during that time period. Questions? contact Workday Support at <a href=\"mailto:wccsupport@montclair.edu\">wccsupport@montclair.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:973-655-5000\">973-655-5000<\/a>, Option 3.<\/li>\n<li>The deadline for faculty and staff participating in Spring Commencement to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairfaculty.shopoakhalli.com\/purchasewizard\/Welcome\" target=\"_blank\">order regalia<\/a> is <strong>Monday, March 25<\/strong>. Advanced registration is required for all faculty and staff <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_b8dF4p7Xot6trHE\" target=\"_blank\">working<\/a> Commencement and for those who are participating in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_88PtnmFBhfN2MUC\" target=\"_blank\">academic processional<\/a>. Registration will close on <strong>Monday, April 15<\/strong>. Additional information about venue arrival times, event credential distribution, shuttle service, and more is available on the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/commencement\/\" target=\"_blank\">Commencement website<\/a> under <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/commencement\/information-for-faculty-and-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\">Faculty and Staff Information<\/a>.<a href=\"mailto:careerconnect@montclair.edu\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Occupational Health Services along with <strong>Christopher King<\/strong> in Clinical Psychology, are conducting roundtable sessions\/discussions for employees beginning <strong>Monday, March 4<\/strong> through <strong>Monday, April 29<\/strong>. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc9kC-bsZh5RDlBBgyDfjAQMLKpEHMYt5WA33G0DVnrYeqbrA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Register<\/a> to learn valuable tips on managing mental health and keeping your work and personal life in alignment. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.<\/li>\n<li>Join the Office for Social Justice and Diversity in honoring Women&#8217;s History Month with a flag raising on <strong>Monday, March 4<\/strong>, at noon at the Student Center flagpoles with a reception from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in Student Center Ballrooms A and B (also the rain location for the flag raising). To find more Women&#8217;s History Month events <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/events?query=women%27s%20history\" target=\"_blank\">visit the Engage calendar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The School of Communication and Media and Series A USA are holding three soccer watch parties with exclusive giveaways and complimentary food on Sundays, <strong>March 3, April 28<\/strong> and <strong>May 19<\/strong>. Register for this Sunday\u2019s game,<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdr3RMH4ZCauLDwSbo6QI9hOOuyEzW08D46311EobZMOu85aA\/viewform?vc=0&amp;c=0&amp;w=1&amp;flr=0\"> Napoli vs. Juventus<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Coccia Institute\u2019s second episode of <em><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1aVRAdAApel8Xl3olkxbVsm9sb6NeQluQEiNIz7UIRIs\/viewform?edit_requested=true\" target=\"_blank\">Red Sauce: An Italian American Culinary Journey<\/a><\/em> premiers <strong>Monday, March 4<\/strong>. Red Sauce is a docu-series that explores how Italian American food transformed America, and how Italians assimilated into American culture through food.<\/li>\n<li>Attend the screening of <em><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1117491658\" target=\"_blank\">The Spanish Mission Revival Architecture of Montclair State University<\/a><\/em> on <strong>Monday, March 4<\/strong>. The short film explores the historical evolution of the campus architecture and its uncanny resonance with the University\u2019s current designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.<\/li>\n<li>View the Academy Award nominee for best documentary feature film <em><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1115531306\" target=\"_blank\">20 Days in Mariupol<\/a><\/em>, on <strong>Thursday, March 7<\/strong> at 6 p.m. with a moderated panel discussion and reception to follow. The film by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mstyslav Chernov, is a vivid and harrowing account of the besieged city of Mariupol during Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine.<\/li>\n<li>Attend the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZwpd-ysqzsjGdZ2cMmVmcK61_bwRVk50qXD?_x_zm_rtaid=ZkqsMJ2-TKaEdzLpHKd0Gw.1709226100006.ddf9eace5546c20a5cd6441b9fb54908&amp;_x_zm_rhtaid=239#\/registration\" target=\"_blank\">Critical Urban Education speaker series<\/a> on <strong>Thursday, March 21<\/strong> featuring Deonna Smith, educational justice advocate and former school teacher and leader. Learn strategies in community building and accessible academic frameworks.<\/li>\n<li>Montclair State University Day at Yankee Stadium is <strong>Sunday, April 7<\/strong>. Watch the New York Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/offer.fevo.com\/yankees-vs-blue-jays-s6natmk-8ad3b87?fevoUri=yankees-vs-blue-jays-s6natmk-8ad3b87%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Purchase tickets for Montclair section #334<\/a>. Tickets include a free Yankees\/MSU cap and a $20 food and beverage voucher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Campus Recreation invites employees (and up to four guests) to its FREE Family Swim Night from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, <strong>March 22<\/strong> and <strong>April 26<\/strong> at the Student Recreation Center pool. Guests must be over age 5 and accompanied by an employee with a University ID. Flotation devices that are USCG approved are allowed. For more information, contact Alex Sperling at <a href=\"mailto:sperlinga@montclair.edu\">sperlinga@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSewbqKvTrR1zCAYKbJxzZ6flNAsBwPP8f2EiouO88CzQJl9Dw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Request the company of our university pupscot, Pebbles<\/a> at your upcoming events! Let Pebbles be a paw-sitive presence at your event, fostering a sense of well-being and support for everyone involved.<\/li>\n<li>The University has partnered with Ascendium Education Solutions\u00ae, a leader in student loan repayment support, to address any questions or concerns regarding federal student loans. Call 833-707-1220 or email <a href=\"mailto:successcenter@ascendiumeducation.org\">successcenter@ascendiumeducation.org<\/a> for assistance. Also check out the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/loan-repayment-and-financial-success\/\" target=\"_blank\">MSU GradReady<\/a> website for additional resources available to help with managing your financial needs.<\/li>\n<li>Faculty and staff are eligible to choose from two meal plans for purchase. The purchase of the $300 Faculty\/Staff RHD plan, includes a bonus of $50 in Red Hawk Dollars. The plan can be used at all campus dining venues, vending machines and convenience stores. Enroll by <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeyo6A0JmDfZ1VrTFQgTlK9HmUnjHtaAbCHCq7OFydTNQ_7Tw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">payroll deduction<\/a> or <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.net\/C27528_ustores\/web\/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=43&amp;CATID=78&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\" target=\"_blank\">credit card<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/csc\/employees\/benefits\/discount\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">State Employee Discount Program<\/a> with access to discounts in various categories.<\/li>\n<li>EMS has installed hemorrhage\/bleeding control kits and Narcan in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/emergency-medical-services\/aed-information\/?wp_logged_in=true\" target=\"_blank\">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 <a href=\"tel:973-655-7836\">973-655-7836<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:ems@montclair.edu\">ems@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Did you know the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-writing-excellence\/\" target=\"_blank\">Center for Writing Excellence<\/a> is open to all University employees? The center provides free, confidential appointments for feedback on all types of writing including professional documents, emails, memos and improving general writing skills. In-person and virtual appointments are available.<\/li>\n<li>Land on a broken link or dead end on montclair.edu? Report your experience <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/web-services\/broken-links\/?wp_logged_in=true\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The new <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">University Calendar<\/a> is here. Powered by the University&#8217;s room booking system, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/25live\/\" target=\"_blank\">25 Live, all event listings should be entered here<\/a>. Still need training? <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfKHGnfDcXZHeDXZdXGyLG1cqd5OucBX8CvL22Ai9KGSSKukg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Register for online or in-person training<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The email listservs \u201cFor Sale,\u201d \u201cCampus\u201d and \u201cDiscuss\u201d are now opt-in only. All members have been unsubscribed. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/how-to-subscribe-and-unsubscribe-from-an-optional-employee-listserv-at-montclair-state-university\/?wp_logged_in=true\" target=\"_blank\">Re-subscribe<\/a> to opt-in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support for Staff and Faculty<\/h2>\n<ul>\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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair-advocate.symplicity.com\/care_report\/index.php\/pid759556?\" target=\"_blank\">CARE Report form<\/a> to connect students to mental health support and resources. Faculty and advisors can <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/navigate\/early-warning-program\/?wp_logged_in=true\" target=\"_blank\">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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline\" 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>Stephanie Lopez<\/strong> (Social Justice and Diversity), who was inducted into the Order of Omega and Gamma Sigma Alpha honor societies at the Northeastern Greek Leadership Association conference.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Pamela Booker<\/strong> (Writing Studies), who was awarded the Prose Fellowship grant from the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artscouncil.nj.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Jersey State Council on the Arts<\/a> in recognition of a novel-in-stories manuscript, &#8220;Dill\u2019s Mirrors and the Lizzies.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Peter DeSarno<\/strong> (Business, Bloomfield) who hosted the first <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/BC-Faculty-Staff-E-News.html?soid=1112120110062&amp;aid=_Lo691KjvoA\" target=\"_blank\">Cyrus H. Holley Professorship Applied Ethics learning event<\/a> with guest speaker <strong>Fiona Harris-Ramsby<\/strong> (Humanities, Bloomfield).<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Julia DelBagno<\/strong> (Center for Student Involvement) and graduate student <strong>Warren Rigby<\/strong> (Center for Student Involvement) and the work by the Civic and Voter Engagement Office that helped Montclair get recognized among 18 campuses in the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge by the U.S. Department of Education in its <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=delbagnoj\" target=\"_blank\">promotion of Voter Engagement for Students<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C31GVsfJsKd\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2024\/02\/2024-02-28_social-media-post.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of instagram post showing NYC skyline from campus\" width=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This view never gets old. Where\u2019s your favorite campus spot to view the NYC skyline?<\/p>\n<p>Have an item you\u2019d like included in Kudos or Reminders? Want to nominate a staffer for our spotlight? <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/in-the-know-request\/\" target=\"_blank\">Use this form to tell us<\/a>. Read more about our people and programs in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">University News Center<\/a> and in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/category\/in-the-know\/\" target=\"_blank\">back issues of <em>In the Know<\/em><\/a>. And find out what&#8217;s happening on campus in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Semester in LA has Students Shooting for the Stars The School of Communication and Media program helps students gain experience in Hollywood film, television and media while living and working in Los Angeles. In the News Carmen Cusido (Communication and Media) wrote a piece about being bilingual for Remezcla, a Latin-culture-focused digital publication. 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