{"id":4059,"date":"2025-03-14T10:43:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T14:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4059"},"modified":"2025-03-14T11:50:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T15:50:56","slug":"in-the-know-issue-139-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/03\/14\/in-the-know-issue-139-2\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know &#8211; Issue 140"},"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\/2025\/03\/030325_192_Veronica_Paniagua-LAROSA.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/03\/030325_192_Veronica_Paniagua-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Montclair Public Health student Veronica Paniagua discusses Aging in Place volunteer program with a senior community member.\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/03\/06\/montclair-state-university-and-montclair-township-launch-new-jerseys-first-academic-health-department\/\" target=\"_blank\">University and Montclair Township Launch New Jersey\u2019s First Academic Health Department<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This new partnership will create hands-on public health opportunities for students while strengthening community health initiatives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\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\/2025\/03\/WMSC-IBS-Awards.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/03\/WMSC-IBS-Awards.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wmscradio.com\/wmsc-radio-earns-16-national-broadcasting-awards-including-four-first-place-wins\/\" target=\"_blank\">WMSC Radio Earns 16 National Broadcasting Awards<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The station earned four first-place wins at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\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\/2025\/03\/050919_5815_Sprague-Library.jpg.3.2x.generic.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/03\/050919_5815_Sprague-Library.jpg.3.2x.generic.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/research-help\/ask-a-librarian\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get Research Help from a Librarian<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Need research help? Ask a librarian in multiple ways: 24\/7 live chat, in person, by phone, via email or by scheduling an in-person or online research appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Promoting an Event? Include This Messaging<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, University events are open to everyone. When promoting events, please be sure to include this messaging on all event listings, flyers and submissions to the weekly Events Digest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University College Co-Sponsorship Connection<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nPartner with University College to enhance events for pre-major and Bachelor of Liberal Studies students. We&#8217;re looking to support and amplify campus programs and events through collaboration and resource sharing. If interested, please <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc49Qhf4Rfv3ZZZ3YwJ_rXvLiOzsULa4oY8K844tVFSDiDEsA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">sign-up<\/a> at least 2 weeks in advance of your program or event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Community Fitness Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/kinesiology\/community-fitness-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Community Fitness Lab<\/a> offers fitness assessment services to those looking to improve their well-being, performance, and overall health. The Lab offers testing, evaluations, and consultations with an Exercise Physiologist who will interpret test results and offer advice on how to use findings to design a training regimen that will be as effective as possible. Assessments include Body Composition, Cardiovascular Fitness, Strength, and more. Contact <a href=\"mailto:fitnesslab@montclair.edu\">fitnesslab@montclair.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Montclair Community Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to announce that the Montclair State Community Garden is returning for its 7th growing season\u2014and we\u2019d love to have you back!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in managing a garden plot for 2025, please note that all gardeners must commit to maintaining their plot for the entire season. Due to high demand, we are offering 20 plots on a first-come, first-serve basis, with preference given to group applications.<\/p>\n<p>No experience is needed and educational workshops will be provided during the year. Students, Staff and Faculty members can apply.<\/p>\n<p>Important Information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeXiG-U9BSkzF_nGsN36y0TlJ_Vzr1x1TNY2PM1tuINfJSO7A\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Apply<\/a> to join the Montclair Community Garden<\/li>\n<li>The deadline to Apply is <strong>Wednesday, March 12<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The Community Garden will run from April 2025 to the end of fall semester.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re unable to commit to the full season, we encourage you to partner with a group to help share responsibilities or you can join the Garden Club.<\/p>\n<p>For any questions, reach out to the Garden Manager, Brittney Portes at <a href=\"mailto:portesb@montclair.edu\">portesb@montclair.edu<\/a> and the Office of Sustainability at <a href=\"mailto:sustainability@montclair.edu\">sustainability@montclair.edu<\/a>. We hope to see you in the garden again this year!<\/p>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Share Your Feedback on University Facilities Services<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nWe welcome comments on construction, safety, maintenance, parking, planning, transportation and more. Sign in with your NetID to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/surveys.montclair.edu\/survey\/entry.jsp?surveyId=1223654000484\" target=\"_blank\">share your comments<\/a> and help us enhance our services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sustainability Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Office of Sustainability invites you to participate in our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_9sEiytPR8VP2tHo\" target=\"_blank\">survey<\/a> to better understand your knowledge of sustainability and your experience regarding sustainability at Montclair. Your answers will help improve our performance, ensuring that Montclair remains a leader in campus sustainability. When you submit the survey, you will be offered the chance to opt in to a prize drawing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World\u2019s Fair Day Menu Selection<\/strong><br \/>\nHelp <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc6awQR7Otd0z9G5mWxAwPig6-QlBR3LeelRQ04fnE7LaezDw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">select the menu<\/a> for World&#8217;s Fair Day by voting for your top four food choices. World&#8217;s Fair Day will be held on <strong>Thursday, April 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m<\/strong>. in the Alumni Green. Contact Casey Coleman, <a href=\"mailto:colemanc@montclair.edu\">colemanc@montclair.edu<\/a> for any further questions about World&#8217;s Fair Day.<\/p>\n<h2>In The News<\/h2>\n<p>(<em>Articles may require a subscription to view<\/em>)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) was cited in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.njspotlightnews.org\/video\/doctors-in-nj-on-alert-for-measles\/\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Spotlight<\/a> article talking about the recent rise in measles cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jonathan Caspi<\/strong> (Family Science and Human Development) is quoted in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/entertainment\/2025\/03\/the-covid-blur-5-years-on-how-the-pandemic-warped-our-sense-of-time.html\" target=\"_blank\">NJ.com<\/a> story about how, five years later, the COVID-19 pandemic warped our sense of time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becky Ofrane<\/strong> (Public Health) was cited in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whattoexpect.com\/pregnancy\/labor-and-delivery\/doulas-covered-by-insurance\" target=\"_blank\">What to Expect<\/a> article talking about the benefits of doula services and the need for broader insurance coverage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dan Geltrude<\/strong> (Accounting and Finance) appeared on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mms.tveyes.com\/Transcript.asp?StationID=19340&amp;DateTime=3\/13\/2025+7:24:23+AM&amp;u=500395&amp;e=true&amp;t=False&amp;aln=37381223\" target=\"_blank\">Newsmax<\/a> to offer commentary on several news topics related to the economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Roman Liera<\/strong> (Educational Leadership), for publishing two papers in the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education: one on the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1037\/dhe0000654\" target=\"_blank\">experiences of faculty of color as postdoctoral scholars preparing for tenure-track faculty careers<\/a> and another on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1037\/dhe0000655\" target=\"_blank\">graduate student agency amid COVID-19<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Amanda Birnbaumb<\/strong> (Public Health), who was quoted in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/content\/article\/stand-science-rally-drew-more-anxious-throng-2017-counterpart\" target=\"_blank\">Science Magazine<\/a> on the Stand Up for Science rally in Washington D.C.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Priya Lalvani<\/strong> (Teaching and Learning), who spoke on an episode of Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education\u2019s podcast, \u201c<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mcie.org\/think-inclusive\/battle-fatigue-the-fight-for-inclusive-education-with-dr-priya-lalvani\/\" target=\"_blank\">Battle Fatigue: The Fight for Inclusive Education<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>David Vincenti<\/strong> (Information Management and Business Analytics), who recently completed a webinar series for the Harvard University Clinical and Translational Science Center titled \u201c<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/catalyst.harvard.edu\/courses\/pm-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Project Management Strategies for Research Team Members<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGTRtfRxDdJ\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG3SZyxJ4P5\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/03\/image1.png\" alt=\"Instagram screenshot in honor of Women's History Month.\" width=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we celebrate the beginning of Women\u2019s History Month, I\u2019m reminded of where Montclair State University started and where we are today.<\/p>\n<h2>Photo of the Week<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/03\/image2.jpg\" alt=\"Coach and basketball player touching foreheads. \" width=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Men\u2019s Basketball NCAA Tournament Game- University Photographer: Mike Peters<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Links<\/h2>\n<table class=\"responsive-table\" width=\"945\">\n<thead><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairstateuniversity.smugmug.com\/Student-Communications\/Rocky-and-Roxy-\/n-CXVTvj?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=community_message&amp;utm_content=july_01_2024&amp;utm_campaign=new_rocky\" target=\"_blank\">Approved Mascot Images<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/benefits\/employee-perks\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/u\/1\/d\/1KRvvdvrj5nIjhTMX8-n9QnKV_Pc1hEpoQFDdOOMLkl8\/preview?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_content=june_13_2024&amp;utm_campaign=in_the_know&amp;pli=1#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomfield<\/a><br \/>\nPerks and Discounts<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair-advocate.symplicity.com\/care_report\/index.php\/pid018297?\" target=\"_blank\">CARE Report Form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe8Mcmq9JvwxBs1DRYA_JRn5N3GGwnUiQByUTpHMHH44p9kXg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Request Team Rocky<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/current-employees\/employee-assistance-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/navigate\/early-warning-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Early Warning Program<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSewbqKvTrR1zCAYKbJxzZ6flNAsBwPP8f2EiouO88CzQJl9Dw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Request Pebbles<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/loan-repayment-and-financial-success\/\" target=\"_blank\">Student Loan Repayment Support<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-police\/blue-envelope-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Envelope Program<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ruffm@montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\">Request Deacon<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-center\/lost-and-found\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found Items<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline\" target=\"_blank\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/our-services\/parking-services\/parking-app\/\" target=\"_blank\">Parking Logix App<\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ems@montclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hemorrhage Control and Narcan<br \/>\nKit Training<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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>University and Montclair Township Launch New Jersey\u2019s First Academic Health Department This new partnership will create hands-on public health opportunities for students while strengthening community health initiatives. 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