December 15, 2023

In the Know – Issue 87

Winter Celebration 2023 Photos

Roasted chestnuts, hot cocoa and warmed hearts! Check out our photo gallery.

Learn more about the integration phase of our historic merger.

Montclair has been ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and No. 24 in the nation in Newsweek’s “America’s Top Online Colleges” for 2024.

Montclair music students practice, learn and play with the Cuban jazz artist through Cali’s Immersive Residency Program.

Junior forward Amer Lukovic is the third person in University history to claim a National Player of the Year honor.

Recent research by Daniela Peterka-Benton (Justice Studies, Global Center on Human Trafficking) and Bond Benton (Communication and Media, Center for Strategic Communication) on the spike in Pizzagate-related posts on X (formerly Twitter) following controversial posts by Elon Musk was featured in this Rolling Stone article.
NorthJersey.com published a photo gallery from the recent Arturo Sandoval master class at Montclair.
New, ongoing research by Gabriel Rubin (Justice Studies) on Gen Z mental health and the generation’s perception of risk has been highlighted by The Daily Mail, United Press International (UPI) and the New York Post.
Jordanna Maziarz (Undergraduate Admissions) is quoted in this U.S. News & World Report article about direct admissions.

To prepare for the 2023 tax season, log into Workday to review and update all personal information by Friday, December 15 for accuracy, year-end reporting and W-2 distribution. To avoid waiting for your 2023 W2 to arrive by mail, you can opt to go paperless and receive your W2 electronically via Workday. The deadline to choose the paperless W-2 option for the 2023 tax year is Friday, January 5, 2024. For questions, contact Workday Support at: wccsupport@montclair.edu or 973-655-5000, option 3.
Instructional Technology and Design Services invites you to the Annual Spring Teaching Symposium on Tuesday, January 9. This virtual faculty development event will feature external speakers, faculty presentations, instructional technology workshops and more. For registration, the full agenda and more information, visit the annual spring symposium webpage.
Faculty and staff are invited to submit publications to be entered in the University Authors Recognition Program. Published monographs, textbooks, exhibit catalogs and/or produced creative endeavors resulting in CDs or DVDs in 2023 or 2024 are eligible. To submit publications, use this form. For media (CDs, DVDs), use this form. Submission deadline is January 31, 2024. Publications will be listed in Montclair State University Digital Commons. For questions, contact Paul Martinez, martinezp@montclair.edu.

Join the Office for Experiential Education and Career Connections for a discussion with John Ehret, labor market analyst with the New Jersey Department of Labor, who will explore the evolving employment landscape and trends. The event will take place virtually and in person on Tuesday, December 19, 2:15 to 4 p.m., in Cole Hall Room 340. Registration required.
Winter Commencement will take place Monday, January 8, 2024. For venue and travel information, visit the Commencement website.

Happy Holidays! In The Know will return in the new year, on Friday, January 12.
Take advantage of the State Employee Discount Program with access to discounts in various categories.
Worried about a student’s well-being? Please fill out a CARE Report form to connect students to mental health support and resources. Faculty and advisors can complete an alert via Navigate for academic concerns.
EMS has installed hemorrhage/bleeding control kits and Narcan in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets 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 973-655-7836 or ems@montclair.edu.
Did you know the Center for Writing Excellence 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.
Visit the Volunteer Center’s updated site for ongoing volunteer opportunities through the 2023-2024 academic year.
Land on a broken link or dead end on montclair.edu? Report your experience here.
The new University Calendar is here. Powered by the University’s room booking system, 25Live, all event listings should be entered here. Still need training? Register for online or in-person training.

The Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential support services for employees and their families – including locating resources for substance abuse, mental health and self-help. For more information, view the CONCERN brochure.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988, the nationwide 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7.
Mindfulness Meditation is held every Monday online, 12-12:30 p.m. and open to all with an interest in learning about meditation and developing mindfulness. Register here.

To the Center for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology for being selected as a gold winner for the Suburban Essex Readers’ Choice Awards Best of Essex 2023.
To Robert Reid and Pauline Garcia-Reid (Family Science and Human Development), who presented their research on battling and preventing substance misuse in Paterson, New Jersey, through Project C.O.P.E. (Communities Organizing for Prevention and Empowerment).
To Jason Williams (Justice Studies), who was appointed to the New Jersey Restorative and Transformative Justice Coordinating Council. The council will provide a forum for leaders to share information, engage in thought partnership and establish evaluation protocols.
To Robert Taylor (Earth and Environmental Studies), who presented his paper on “Green Entrepreneurship and Climate Change Resilience for Emerging Economies,” at the Ontario International Development Agency’s International Conference on Sustainable Development.
To Laura Quiros (Social Work and Child Advocacy), who was featured in Skidmore College’s Scope magazine for her work in diversity, equity and inclusion.
To Olena Nesteruk (Family Science and Human Development), who was the first place winner of the 2023 Cognella Innovation in Teaching Awards for Family Science in partnership with the National Council on Family Relations. She was recognized for implementing an international Pen Pal Project with her Immigrant Families class.

Have an item you’d like included in Kudos or Reminders? Want to nominate a staffer for our spotlight? Use this form to tell us. Read more about our people and programs in the University News Center and in back issues of In the Know. And find out what’s happening on campus in the Events Calendar.