In The Know – Issue 135
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School of Communication and Media Professor Named Winner of Prestigious Football Writers Award
Kelly Whiteside is the first woman to receive the Bert McGrane Award which includes being inducted into the Football Writers Association of America Hall of Fame.
What Does it Mean to be a Loyal Sports Fan? Sports Communication Expert Weighs In
Associate Professor Stephen Andon weaves fan culture, sports history and sports media in discussions with students.
Celebrating Black History Month at Montclair
View photos of the Black History Month flag raising and proclamation program.
Updates
MA in Social Research and Data Analysis
The Sociology Department is proud to announce its Master’s program will be retitled, the MA in Social Research & Data Analysis! The new name adds the word “Data” to a program that has served students by offering training in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis since 2019. It is a highly flexible 30-credit degree that can be completed in just 16 months. It further offers the advantage of gaining an embedded credential in the Online Certificate in Data Collection & Management with no additional coursework. A Certificate in Business Analytics through advisement can also be added with no additional coursework. Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis and the GRE is not required. For more information, contact Christopher Donoghue at donoghuec@montclair.edu or apply online for a summer or fall start.
Reminders
2024 W-2 Form Now Available in Workday
Employees who have elected to receive an electronic W-2 only, have access to view their W-2 in Workday. From your Workday homepage, select the Pay icon from the apps list, then select My Tax Documents. Once in My Tax Documents, scroll down to view a table with available tax year W-2 documents to view/print.
In accordance with IRS guidelines, employees who have elected to receive a paper copy of their W-2 have had their forms mailed as of Friday, January 31. Please note that if your W-2 is two pages, you will receive two envelopes in the mail. You may check to see how you have elected to receive your W-2 in My Tax Documents. Your selection is noted under Current Year End Tax Document Printing Elections.
Quick Ordering at Saxby’s
When ordering in person at Saxby’s, you can skip the GrubHub line by choosing one of their “in A rush” menu items. These quick options include cold brew, hot coffee, tea and more!
Emergency Preparedness Training
The University Police Department and Emergency Management offers free training classes to faculty, staff and students interested in learning how to react in critical emergencies.
- “When Seconds Count” is a course geared to help you recognize police, fire and medical emergencies, how to report them and what you can do to assist while awaiting UPD arrival.
- “Encountering or Observing an Active Assailant” offers critical information on what to look for, reporting, actions to take and being vigilant should you ever encounter an active assailant.
For questions or to schedule training please email Richard McAuliffe at mcauliffer@montclair.edu.
In The News
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- Ethan Hein (Adjunct, Cali School of Music), wrote a piece for Music Radar about Chappell Roan’s hit, “Good Luck, Babe!”
- Joe Amditis (Center for Cooperative Media) is quoted in this WorkTango article about how Gen Z is ahead of the AI curve; the article was republished by the Miami Herald.
- Joseph Del Russo (Adjunct, Social Work and Child Advocacy) is quoted in this Sacramento Bee and McClatchy News article about citizen-led stings.
- Emily Isaacs (Office for Faculty Excellence) offered expert commentary in this piece for IDD Blog on engaging Gen Z strategies in the classroom.
- Dan Geltrude (Adjunct, Accounting and Finance) appeared on Newsmax program “Wake Up America” to discuss various news topics related to the economy.
Kudos
- To Tim Fox (University Police) who was recently named Deputy Chief. A Montclair alum, he is now second in command of the University Police Department and has served for over 20 years.
- To Fernando Naiditch (Teaching and Learning), who will serve as a guest speaker at the 54th Annual National Association for Bilingual Education Conference. He will showcase his work in the Paterson Public School District alongside district leaders, highlighting innovative programs like the Seal of Biliteracy and teacher training for multilingual learners.
- To Christopher Parker (Theatre and Dance), whose memoir essay on his early educational philosophy, “What Can You Do for Poetry?”, was chosen for publication in the Paterson Literary Review, Issue 53.
- To Emily Klein (Teaching and Learning), Monica Taylor (Educational Foundations), Mika Munakata (Mathematics), and Colette Killian, (Prism, CSAM), who hosted 43 Fellows for their Renew, Recharge, and Re-Energize retreat via the Wipro Science Education Fellowship program. The professional development program is designed to support experienced K–12 science teachers as teacher leaders within their districts.
Social Media Post of Note
The University proudly raises the flag in recognition of #BlackHeritageMonth —a time to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black communities.
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