December 16, 2021
A Celebration to Warm Hearts
Employees enjoy outdoor end-of-the-semester holiday gathering
Posted in: Homepage News, University
![Faculty and staff wearing red scarves gather around a fire pit to make s'mores at Montclair State University](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_9151_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
Faculty and staff celebrated the end of the semester with President Jonathan Koppell at an outdoor winter fete that included roasting marshmallows for s’mores, street fare, hot chocolate and cider, comfort food and connecting with friends and colleagues. With temperatures in the low 50s, it was chilly enough to make good use of the complimentary Red Hawk scarves and hand warmers, but comfortable enough to celebrate in a COVID-safe way outdoors.
Who doesn’t love s’mores?
![Faculty and staff wearing red scarves gather around a fire pit to make s'mores at Montclair State University](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_9151_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
![Two attendees roasting marshmallows over a fire pit](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_8686_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
![Two attendees holding up marshmallows](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_9255_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
Selfie time with the host, President Koppell
![two attendees pose for a cell phone selfie with President Koppell](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_9211_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
Enjoying friends and colleagues
![two attendees smiling behind their masks, one holds a popcorn cone](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_8905_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
![Two staff members pose for photo](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_9237_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
![Two attendees smiling for the camera wearing Montclair State University scarves](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_8629_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
![Three attendees smile for the camera](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_9043_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
Warming up with some hot food
![Attendees lined up at the food station](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_8792_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
Rocking the new scarves
![group of five attendees wearing Montclair State University scarves](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_8821_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
![faculty and staff gathered at a table for the outdoor winter celebration](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_8833_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)
Thumbs up! We agree!
![two attendees enjoying the food give a thumbs up to the camera](/responsive-media/cache/newscenter/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/12/121521_8759_Holiday-Party-scaled.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg)