In The Know – Issue 119

Montclair Promotes Wellness at Newark Health Festival

Staff and students served as volunteers at the 10th annual Sustainable Health and Wellness Village Festival to help connect Newark residents with health resources and services.

Royal Shakespeare Company Residency at Montclair Offers Students an Immersive Theater Experience

World-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company actors and directors teach students the art of performing and directing the Bard’s timeless works.

Visit the Sensory Space at Sprague Library

This unique space on campus is designed specifically to be welcoming to neurodivergent individuals and those who need to relax and recharge on the Montclair campus.

Montclair Continues to Rise in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2025 Rankings

The University has once again been recognized as a leader in social mobility and received its highest ever overall ranking.

Additional Training Sessions for the Protection of Minor Youth Policy

Any group or department planning to conduct a program at the University involving minors must adhere to the Protection of Minor Youth Policy and its accompanying Procedures and Guidelines. A mandatory component of this compliance is attending an online training session. These sessions are scheduled for Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4. To participate in one of these sessions, please complete the Training Session Sign-Up form.

Sprague Library Updates

Bloomfield’s library catalog has been successfully integrated into the University Libraries catalog system. Faculty, staff and students on both campuses will benefit from streamlined access to a comprehensive collection of books, media, and more. Learn about the new feature which allows you to select which campus library you would like to search. Need assistance? There are several options available to Ask a Librarian.

Reminders

• Utilize this photo gallery of approved Rocky and Roxy images to update websites and print materials.
• Take advantage of the newly updated Montclair Employee Perks and Discounts program and view the Bloomfield Business Discounts list.
• Download the Parking Logix app to check for available parking on campus.
• Request our pupscot, Pebbles and Rocky the Red Hawk at your upcoming events!
• Lost and found items may be brought to the Student Center information desk in the 2nd floor lobby. Browse the inventory of lost items or file a claim for lost items.
• Concerned 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.
• To receive training on the use of hemorrhage/bleeding control and Narcan kits, contact EMS at 973-655-7836 or ems@montclair.edu.
• The Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential support services for employees and their families. 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.
• Email successcenter@ascendiumeducation.org or call 833-707-1220 for assistance with student loan repayment support. Visit MSU GradReady website for additional resources available to help with managing your financial needs.

In The News

• President Jonathan Koppell spoke to Inside Higher Ed about the University’s realigned academic calendar that will launch in January. In the article, President Koppell discusses how the move will increase learning options for students.
• Joel Penney (Communication and Media), appeared on Singapore station MoneyFM 89.3 to discuss “Swiftopolitics” and Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris.
• Liaquat Hossain and Michelle Zhu (School of Computing), are featured in an NJ Tech Weekly article about how the School is being transformed to enhance diversity and increase retention in computing education.
• Ethan Hein (Cali School of Music), wrote a feature for Music Radar about Jeff Buckley and his arrangement and rendition of the song “Lilac Wine.”
• Jason Williams (Justice Studies), is quoted in this NJ Spotlight News article about official crime data contradicting claims of rampant crime.
• Dorothy Rogers (Educational Foundations), wrote an op-ed for NJ.com about immigration.
• Meiyin Wu (Biology, New Jersey Center for Water Science and Technology), is quoted in The People Sentinel, a South Carolina newspaper, about ecological issues in Lake Edgar Brown.

Kudos

• To Mark Effron and Keith Green (Communication and Media), whose SCM mentoring program paired a record 32 students with industry leaders in media, public relations, news, social media, marketing, production and creative roles across the country.
• To Nicolette Aponte, Amanda Rusticus and Jefferson Choi (University Police), who have been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Thank you for working countless hours to improve the safety of our campus community.
• To Pablo Tinio (Educational Foundations), who was invited to speak at the Empirical Visual Aesthetics Labs’ (Eva Labs) 20th Anniversary Symposium and Summer School at the University of Vienna, Austria.
• To Emily Inserra (Center for Student Involvement) and the Office of Commuter Life for engaging with over 3,200 students during Commuter Life Appreciation Week.
• To the Felciano School of Business for being ranked one of the 2025 Fortune Recommends, “Best MBA Programs”.
• To the Center for Student Involvement for hosting the 5th annual Red Hawk Night which drew participation from over 800 students.
• To the College for Education and Engaged Learning in preparing top educators with four alumni being recognized as County Teachers of the Year by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Social Media Post of Note

We’re celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth on campus! . We asked our students “What food from your home country should everyone try?”

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