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Inaugural Red Hawk Recognition Day<\/a><\/h2>\n

On May 19, the University will honor faculty and staffour employees on the inaugural Red Hawk Recognition Day. We\u2019re excited to celebrate three employees who will be recognized.<\/p>\n

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2025 Commencement Celebrates Perseverance and Purpose<\/a><\/h2>\n

Montclair salutes the achievements of 3,839 graduating students<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Cooking with Koppell: Candidates Edition featuring Steve Sweeney<\/a><\/h2>\n

This election season, President Koppell is giving us a personal look at New Jersey\u2019s gubernatorial candidates beyond the campaign trail\u2014exploring what drove them to public service and their vision for the state\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Olympian and U.S. Army Veteran Graduates with Degree in Sports Communications<\/a><\/h2>\n

Learn about Alena Arzamastseva and 12 other remarkable 2025 graduates<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Updates<\/h2>\n

RSVP to the \u201cME\u201d Time Employee Mixer at Finley Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

In celebration of Red Hawk Recognition Day and Mental Health Awareness Month, all employees are invited to attend the \u201cME\u201d Time Employee Mixer at Finley Gallery<\/a>. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with colleagues and take a moment to unwind as we recognize the incredible contributions of our employees. Free parking will be available at Red Hawk Parking Deck in honor of the day.<\/p>\n

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is presenting a gallery exhibition of employee art, design, and creative creations<\/a> in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. We invite you to submit work related to mental health, wellness, or self-care. Please enter your information for your art submission below. Submissions are due by Friday, May 9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Review the FAQs for Artwork Submissions on parameters and instructions and contacts for drop off and pick up of artwork.<\/p>\n

Join the Student Experience Project Community of Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

We invite you to participate in Montclair State University’s Student Experience Project (SEP) Community of Practice\u2014a pilot initiative designed to enhance student success through evidence-based teaching approaches. Montclair is establishing a dedicated Community of Practice (CoP) bringing together select faculty to implement research-validated teaching strategies that enhance student belonging and learning. These high-impact yet manageable practices include refining syllabi, employing wise feedback techniques, and fostering belonging and growth mindsets in your classrooms. If interested, please complete the application<\/a> by Friday, May 9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Wellness Tools Available at University Libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n

The services provided by University Libraries goes well beyond books, journals, and databases for homework and research. We also care about your wellbeing! Check out the various wellness activities and tools<\/a> available to all.<\/p>\n

Reminders<\/h2>\n

Share Your Story or Nominate a Fellow Red Hawk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone has a story, and Student Communications wants to share yours! Red Hawks of Montclair State U<\/a> highlights the incredible students, staff, faculty and alumni who make our community special\u2014just like Humans of New York, but right here at Montclair. Interested in being featured? Fill out the form<\/a> and schedule a photoshoot with our student photographers. If you would like examples of our photoshoots, view our photo gallery<\/a>. You can also nominate<\/a> someone whose story deserves to be shared.<\/p>\n

A Day in the Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

University Communications and Marketing is always looking for stories to tell and share about our students, faculty and staff. We are interested in showcasing members of our University community who are doing something noteworthy \u2014 whether in the classroom, through research, internships, jobs, hobbies or unique personal experiences. If you or someone you know has a compelling story to share, please complete the A Day in the Life submission form<\/a>. Faculty and staff may also submit on behalf of students who express interest.<\/p>\n

In The News<\/h2>\n

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