In the Know – Issue 75

What it Means to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution

In honor of HSI Week and Hispanic Heritage Month, we explore the University’s innovations in serving Latinx students.

Spirit of 9/11 Unites Campus for Day of Service, Remembrance

Nearly 400 faculty, staff and student volunteers lent their time to help build homes, distribute food and donate school supplies for those in need.

University Welcomes ACE Fellow Mark Allman

The leadership development fellowship will allow Allman, a top administrator at Merrimack College, the opportunity to observe the work of President Koppell and other senior officers at Montclair.

In the News

• Daniel Jean (Special Programs, EOF and Academic Success) wrote an opinion piece for the USA Today network that asks whether capitalism and commercialism ruined hip-hop and rap as art forms.
• John Smallwood (Biology) is quoted in this Associated Press article about phone apps that allow users to identify bird sounds – also called “birding by ear.”
• Stephanie Silvera (Public Health) spoke to Newsday about the CDC now recommending the new COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.

Upcoming Events

• The Red Hawk Pantry is accepting donations of reusable shopping bags until September 29. Donation bins are located in the Student Center Annex, Room 113; Cole Hall, Center for Community Engagement, Room 348; and the Overlook Corporate Center, 3rd floor, front desk.
• Science Hall will be formally renamed in honor of former University President Irvin D. Reid next Wednesday, September 20 at 4 p.m. Register, and if you wish, make a gift to the Irvin D. Reid African American Studies Award scholarship.
• Campus Recreation invites employees and their guests to a special deal on Montclair State University Day at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, September 23. Attendees will receive a Yankees cap with the Montclair hawk logo, a hot dog and a drink with ticket purchase. Please note that transportation is NOT provided.
• The American Red Cross will be on campus for a blood drive on Monday, September 25. Click here to schedule an appointment.
• Occupational Health Services is partnering with Atlantic Health System to provide mammography screenings on Tuesday, September 26. Transportation will be provided to and from the appointment, with pick up at Blanton Hall, Lot 17. The shuttle will depart at 12 p.m. and return at 2 p.m. Atlantic Health System will coordinate costs with your insurance. Participants will receive a boxed lunch. To participate, contact Anne Schepers, RN, schepersa@montclair.edu.
• Homecoming 2023 is Saturday, Sept. 30! With food, music, student performances, a street fair and the Homecoming football game, it’s a day not to miss. Visit the Homecoming website to register and find more information.

Your Input Needed

• University Communications and Marketing invites staff and faculty to participate in focus groups and individual interviews to share thoughts and insights on current communication channels specific to employee communications. If interested, please click here. For more information about the project, contact Internal Communications Editor Brittany John at johnbr@montclair.edu.

Reminders

• Please update your University email signatures and download new Zoom backgrounds to reflect the University’s updated logo.
• Faculty and staff are eligible to purchase the new $300 per semester flexible spending meal plan and receive $50 flex dollars each semester. The plan can be used at all campus dining venues, vending machines and convenience stores. Pay by payroll deduction, cash, check or credit card.
• All University faculty and staff receive a $5 discount on tickets for PEAK Performances events. Employee ID card is required to qualify. The discount is limited to two tickets per event and based on availability. To purchase tickets, visit the Alexander Kasser Theater Box Office, Monday through Friday, 12 p.m.– 6 p.m., or contact the Box Office to set up an account at boxoffice@montclair.edu.
• 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.
• 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.
• Worried about a student’s well-being? Please fill out a CARE Report form to connect students to support and resources. Faculty and advisors can complete an alert via Navigate for academic concerns.
• 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.

Kudos

• To Anabella Poland (Communication and Media) and her students who work at WMSC Radio, for being selected as finalists for a 2023 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Award in the “College Radio Station of the Year” category.
• To Muninder Kaur Ahluwalia (Counseling), who was featured by the American Psychological Association for her work teaching multicultural competence.

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