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University Communications and Marketing
September 6, 2024

In The Know – Issue 116

Posted in: In the Know

In the Know, The Newsletter for the people who make the University work
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Montclair to Launch Realigned Academic Calendar in 2025

The University will move to a three-term model – with a full term in the summer in addition to traditional spring and fall terms – to increase flexible learning options and ensure each student has an optimal path to completing a degree.

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Summer 2024 Construction Projects Recap

Each year the Facilities and Capital Management teams plan and execute various projects during the summer. Learn more about these projects!

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Montclair Enhances Mental Health Support with New Zen Dens

The new “Zen Dens” will provide students with spaces to relax and de-stress, strengthening the University’s commitment to student mental health.

Reminders

Procurement Services Update

  • The University requires departments to purchase from contracted vendors for several goods and services. View the active supplier contracts page for more information.
  • Printing and photocopying suppliers have changed. Please be sure you are utilizing the correct contracts below:
    • UNC # 1591 – Digital Printing & Photocopying – In conjunction with University Communications and Marketing, a contract has been awarded to KM Media Group LLC dba One Source Solutions for digital printing and photocopying, binding, and specialty services. These services were previously with Studio 042. Please find 1591 Digital Printing & Photocopying Job Aid for additional information. In addition, the University will be working towards a punchout catalog for this supplier and will advise the community when this implementation is completed.
    • UNC # 1595 – Custom Printing Services – In conjunction with University Communications and Marketing, contracts have been awarded to 4 suppliers for custom printing services ,including flyers, posters, brochures, newsletters, envelopes, finishing services, and more. Please find 1595 Custom Printing Services Job Aid for additional information.

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In The News

  • President Koppell is quoted in this Forbes article about how senior leaders in higher education can support and uplift nonpartisan engagement at their institutions.
  • Stephanie Silvera (Public Health) is featured in this NJ Spotlight News story about mosquito-borne viruses spreading in the state. Silvera is also quoted in a NJ Spotlight News article about the new COVID-19 vaccine approval.
  • Dan Geltrude (Adjunct, Accounting and Finance) appeared on Newsmax to discuss the U.S. economy, the stock market, mortgage rates.
  • Ira Sohn (Professor Emeritus, Economics and Finance) wrote a letter published in the Financial Times about digital infrastructure.
  • Harold Abraham (Adjunct, Educational Leadership) is quoted in this New Jersey Family article offering advice on how to help teens transition from middle school to ninth grade.
  • The University’s move-in week activities was featured in a photo gallery on NorthJersey.com.
  • Sheetal Ranjan (Justice Studies) is quoted in this NorthJersey.com article that discusses police response to mental health calls
  • A 2022 study conducted by the Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication is cited in this USA Today article about the return of the pumpkin spice latte to Starbucks menus.
  • Jason Williams (Justice Studies) is quoted in this NJ Spotlight News article about “Guns Down, Gloves Up,” a boxing program for kids in Trenton. He also spoke to NJ Spotlight News for an article about allegations of abuse and neglect of young people with disabilities at the Essex County Juvenile Detention Center.
  • Edmond Berisha (Economics) gave an interview to Spectrum News 1 in San Fernando Valley, CA about Kamala Harris’s proposed economic policy.
  • Stanislav Mamonov (Information Management and Business Analytics) is quoted in this NJ.com column about retailers sending text updates to customers regarding their orders.
  • Kimberly Hollister (Feliciano School of Business) is featured in this ROI-NJ piece that explores how colleges are finding new ways to educate New Jersey’s business leaders on technological advances.
  • Fanny Lauby (Political Science and Law) participated in a long-form interview on France Culture radio about the steps of a presidential campaign in the United States.
  • ​​Cortni Borgerson (Anthropology) appeared on the award-winning podcast Gastropod, discussing research on sakondry farming in Madagascar.
  • Keith Strudler (Communication and Media) appeared on a segment of WAMC Northeast Public Radio, discussing tennis and the US Open.

Kudos

  • To Laura Quiros (Social Work and Child Advocacy), who worked as a trauma-informed consultant on Patrice: The Movie. The film will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Sunday September 9th. Patrice: The Movie will air on Hulu at the end of this month.
  • To George Antoniou (School of Computing), who has been named a Top Scholar by ScholarGPS which recognizes scholars for their outstanding performance in various fields, disciplines, and specialties. Dr. Antoniou’s strong publication record, the impact of his work, and the notable quality of his scholarly contributions have placed him in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide.
  • To Tammy Castro (Computer and Mathematical Sciences, BCMSU), who was inducted into the 2024 New Jersey Class of I CAN STEM Role Models in August by the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network.
  • To Weitan Wang (School of Computing), who received a National Science Foundation Career Award to advance human-robot collaboration. This project is supported by a 2024 NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award which is the foundation’s most prestigious award.

Retirement Announcement

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After 32 years of service to Montclair State University, Dr. Jennifer Robinson has retired as of September 1. Under her leadership as the Executive Director for the past 20 years, the Center of Pedagogy has produced thousands of highly-qualified teachers for New Jersey’s schools. If you would like to honor Dr. Robinson’s career and accomplishments, please share your well wishes here. RSVP to attend Dr. Robinson’s retirement celebration, Wednesday, September 18 at 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP by September 9.

Social Media Post of Note

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We’re BACK ‼️ & ready to start the academic year in #RedHawkCountry

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