In The Know – Issue 119
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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鈥檚 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 .
Sprague Library Updates
Bloomfield鈥檚 library catalog has been successfully integrated into the 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 to update websites and print materials.
- Take advantage of the newly updated Montclair Employee Perks and Discounts program and view the list.
- Download the Parking Logix app to check for available parking on campus.
- Request our and at your upcoming events!
- Lost and found items may be brought to the Student Center information desk in the 2nd floor lobby. of lost items or for lost items.
- Concerned about a student鈥檚 well-being? Please fill out a 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 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 about the University鈥檚 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 to discuss 鈥淪wiftopolitics鈥 and Taylor Swift鈥檚 endorsement of Kamala Harris.
- Liaquat Hossain and Michelle Zhu (School of Computing), are featured in an 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 about Jeff Buckley and his arrangement and rendition of the song 鈥淟ilac Wine.鈥
- Jason Williams (Justice Studies), is quoted in this about official crime data contradicting claims of rampant crime.
- Dorothy Rogers (Educational Foundations), wrote an op-ed for about immigration.
- Meiyin Wu (Biology, New Jersey Center for Water Science and Technology), is quoted in , 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 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 .
- 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鈥檙e celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth on campus! . We asked our students 鈥淲hat food from your home country should everyone try?鈥
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