{"id":4267,"date":"2025-05-16T12:54:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4267"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:54:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:54:10","slug":"in-the-know-issue-149","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/05\/16\/in-the-know-issue-149\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know – Issue 149"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Koppell Launches Inaugural Red Hawk Recognition Day to Celebrate Employee Excellence<\/a><\/h2>\n

Learn more about the University\u2019s meaningful new tradition that will take place on May 19 and is dedicated to honoring the contributions of Montclair employees.<\/p>\n

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Montclair Professor Among 31 Students Who Received Mentor\u2019s Final Gift<\/a><\/h2>\n

Art and Design Chair Nicole Archer reflects on the lasting influence of her professor who left her life savings to former students \u2013 including Archer \u2013 and shaped her teaching, research and passion for opening minds and critical thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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How An Employee\u2019s Joy-Filled Moment Captured the Spirit of Commencement<\/a><\/h2>\n

Public Health graduate Samantha Eloy reflects on her educational journey and future in global health care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Cooking with Koppell: Candidates Edition featuring Jack Ciattarelli<\/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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Meet the Students Behind the Mascots<\/a><\/h2>\n

This year\u2019s Commencement featured a record-breaking number of Rocky and Roxy reveals, as nine students showed their school pride.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Updates<\/h2>\n

NJ Transit Service Disruption<\/strong><\/p>\n

NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) are working to reach a settlement with the engineers union. Please be aware that all rail service has ceased as of 12:01 a.m. today. NJ Transit has developed a contingency plan and details can be found on the NJ Trainsit Rail Stop Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

University Shuttle Service Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, Friday, May 16, will be the last day of service for the Bloomfield\/Montclair shuttle, with service resuming on Friday, August 22<\/strong>. This summer, there will be no Bloomfield Connection, no Nighthawk Service and no Shopper to Clifton Commons. Additionally, there will be no shuttle service over Memorial Day Weekend, from Saturday, May 24<\/strong> through Monday, May 26<\/strong>. This information is also available on the Shuttle Services webpage. Contact shuttle Services at shuttle@montclair.edu<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n

Open Fire Safety Training <\/strong><\/p>\n

Fire Safety will be hosting an Open Campus Fire Safety Training Day on Wednesday, May 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stone Hall<\/strong>. This hands-on training is for all staff and faculty. Our goal is to promote campus safety awareness before the start of summer. We will be demonstrating the effects of smoke doors, how to evacuate a smoke filled environment (using theater smoke) and fire extinguisher training. This training is hands on and anyone can walk in at any time. Shuttle services will be provided from Bloomfield campus and the Overlook office building. Departure and return times are listed on the sign-up form<\/a>.<\/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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