In the Know – Issue 85

Journalism Students Thrive through NBCU Partnership

Almost two dozen students have received scholarships through NBCUniversal’s NBCU Academy which provides internships at NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo.

Empowering Futures: 2023 Women’s Leadership Alliance Conference

High school scholars and professionals gather at Montclair to network and elevate their leadership journeys.

Mental Health First Aid Training for Faculty and Staff

Register today and learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders and how to provide initial help and support.

In the News

• Manuel Gonzalez (Psychology) is quoted in this New York Times article about the benefits of feeling envious, and in this Scientific American article about accepting a range of emotions as friends rather than foes.
• Raul Galoppe (Spanish and Latino Studies) is quoted in this NJ.com opinion piece about the roots of why some workers may feel guilt over taking paid time off.
• Fawzia Afzal-Khan (English) appeared in a video for YouTube channel New Wave Global, discussing the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
• Stephanie Silvera (Public Health) is quoted in this article for The Mirror about a “zombie” animal disease discovered at Yellowstone National Park that may be transmissible to humans.
• Ariel Alvarez (Political Science and Law) spoke to NJ.com about the limitations of Governor Murphy’s rule requiring all new car sales to be electric starting in 2035.
• NJ Spotlight News reported on a recent training held on campus that focused on how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, also known as Narcan.

Important Updates

• Learn more about the new and improved parking app, Parking Logix Parker Mobile, designed to provide up-to-date information on parking availability in both decks and surface lots, including faculty and staff lots.
• The Facilities Building at 147 Clove Road offers passport and postal services. To streamline parking and enhance convenience for all visitors, please use designated parking spaces for these services.
• Faculty and staff are invited to submit publications to be entered in the University Authors Recognition Program. Those who have published monographs, textbooks, exhibit catalogs and/or produced creative works resulting in CDs or DVDs in 2023 or 2024 are eligible. To submit print publications, use this form. For media (CDs, DVDs and others), 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.

Upcoming Events

• Attend the University Winter Celebration and enjoy conversations with friends and colleagues over food and hot drinks on Monday, December 11, 3 to 5:30 p.m., outside Cole Hall – Chapin Drive. Please RSVP by December 4 if you plan to attend and to view more information about seasonal giving at the Winter Celebration.
• Mark your calendars for Winter Commencement: January 8, 2024. Advanced registration is required for all faculty and staff attending. Registration closes on Monday, December 4. Register at the Commencement website.
• Join the Office for Experiential Education and Career Connections for a discussion on Tuesday, December 19, 2:15 to 4 p.m., 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 in Cole Hall Room 340. Registration required.
• Employees and alumni can save 35% on tickets for two New Jersey Symphony concerts at which the Montclair student vocal ensembles will perform: Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 17 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart and Orff’s Carmina Burana on March 1 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Use discount code MONTCLAIR35 at the New Jersey Symphony website or call 1-800-255-3476.

Reminders

• 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 online 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.

Support for Staff and Faculty

• 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.

Kudos

• To Harold Abraham (Educational Leadership), who won the first ever Be Brave award which honors administrators, teachers and school staff who actively promote feelings of belonging and reduce the stigma around caring for emotional and mental well-being.
• To Blanca Vega (Educational Leadership), who was selected for the reviewer team for the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose, which was established to recognize universities that show a deep and sustained commitment to leadership for public purposes.
• To Karen Ramsden (University Communications and Marketing) and Darren Sweeper (Sprague Library), who co-authored a chapter in the forthcoming book, Rethinking Institutional Repositories: Innovations in Management, Collections, and Inclusion.
• To Pablo P.L. Tinio (Educational Foundations) who was invited to speak at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project, which seeks to understand the ability of the arts and humanities to contribute to well-being.
• To the Department of Teaching and Learning that contributed to the Latino/a/x Caucus food drive on behalf of Give Thanks & Give Back, Inc., a community organization in Paterson.
• To Ann Marie Olsen (Communication Sciences and Disorders), who organized a hearing aid health fair for CSND students, showcasing cutting-edge technology and in-depth discussions between students and representatives from seven hearing aid manufacturers.

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