In The Know – Issue 151
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Red Hawk Recognition Day: Honoring Excellence and Celebrating Impact
View a video recap of the inaugural celebration, featuring the Years of Service Celebration, ME Time Employee Mixer and Presidential Excellence Awards.
Cooking with Koppell: Candidates Edition featuring Ras Baraka
This election season, President Koppell is giving us a personal look at New Jersey’s gubernatorial candidates beyond the campaign trail—exploring what drove them to public service and their vision for the state’s future.
Summer Friday Schedule Begins Next Week
Summer Fridays begin the week of June 2 and conclude Friday, August 8 for 35-hour per week AFT librarians and professional staff, 35-hour per week CWA staff and managers. These individuals will work 8.75 hours Monday-Thursday and have Fridays off. Summer Fridays are not in effect during the weeks in which the Juneteenth (June 19) and July 4 holidays are observed. Please note that Juneteenth is observed by the University on Friday, June 20.
Updates
Employee Newsletters Summer Schedule
In The Know and the ITK Weekly Events Digest will alternate each Monday beginning next week and for the remainder of the summer. The deadline for submissions for both newsletters will continue to be no later than Wednesday the week prior for inclusion. If you have any questions, contact Brittany John, Internal Communications Editor at johnbr@montclair.edu.
Campus Maintenance and Improvements
- The sidewalk to the east of the Student Center will be closed on Tuesday, June 3 while a crane is placed in preparation for Student Center roof repairs. Work on the roof is expected to occur between Tuesday, June 3 through Friday, August 1. The sidewalk on the east side of the Student Center will be closed on June 3 only.
- Expect traffic delays due to roadway striping throughout campus on Fridays June 6, June 13, and June 27. Temporary detours will be established to direct traffic around roadwork, but no road closures are expected. Please plan accordingly.
- Lot 9, located on Skyline Way, will be closed until Friday, August 15 for maintenance and improvement projects at Freeman Hall.
Reminders
New Catering Punchout Process is Now Live in Workday
Dining Services is pleased to announce a new streamlined process for placing catering orders and paying for catering services on the Montclair Campus. All new orders for Montclair campus catering must be requisitioned and paid through the Workday catering punch-out process. Enjoy an automated end-to-end process from placing the initial catering order to issuing payment after the event. Requisitioners can also access E-Cater “Requested For” orders (orders placed by others directly in E-Cater), which will allow requisitioners to skip creating the catering order, and move right to the Check Out process. This punch-out process enables e-invoicing, so catering invoices are transmitted directly into Workday. For Bloomfield Campus catering orders, please follow the normal requisition lifecycle process. Please review the catering punch-out job aid which can be accessed at any time on both the Dining Services website and the Procurement website.
University Shuttle Service Summer Schedule
As a reminder, there will be no Bloomfield Connection, no Nighthawk Service and no Shopper to Clifton Commons for the summer. Regular service will resume Friday, August 22. This information is also available on the Shuttle Services webpage. Contact shuttle Services at shuttle@montclair.edu if you have any questions.
A Day in the Life
University Communications and Marketing is always looking for stories to tell and share about our students, faculty and staff. We are interested in showcasing members of our University community who are doing something noteworthy — whether in the classroom, through research, internships, jobs, hobbies or unique personal experiences. If you or someone you know has a compelling story to share, please complete the A Day in the Life submission form. Faculty and staff may also submit on behalf of students who express interest.
In The News
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- Montclair State University graduate Aly Erario was featured in this New York Post article about the moment she revealed to her friends at graduation she had secretly been the mascot for years
- Brigid Harrison (Political Science and Law) spoke with ABC News about how the New Jersey governor’s race could reflect voter priorities and political trends in the state.
- Stephanie Silvera (Public Health) appeared on this Think Tank segment discussing the importance of balancing personal health choices with community well-being. She also appeared on this NJ Spotlight News segment discussing new possible restrictions on COVID vaccines.
- Jason Williams (Justice Studies) was featured in this Philadelphia Inquirer article about shifts in public engagement with social justice efforts over time.
Kudos
- To Catherine Boscher-Murphy (Financial Aid) on her upcoming retirement on June 30. RSVP to celebrate Catherine’s years of service to the University and over 44 years of working in financial aid. Please rsvp by the end of day today.
- To Jaime Grinberg (Educational Foundations), who was interviewed by NTN24 on the impact of the Trump administration on high education policies in the case of Harvard University.
- To Crystal Murillo (Health Careers Program), who was awarded the 火狐体育 Outstanding Member Award from the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE). This award is presented to members who have made outstanding contributions through their involvement in EACE.
- To Katia Paz Goldfarb (Academic Affairs), Marco Cordova (Academic Affairs) and Lady Jimenez Torres (Office of the President), who brought a cohort of student leaders to the HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities) Capitol Forum in Washington, DC to advocate for HSIs (Hispanic Serving Institutions) in the United States.
Social Media Post of Note
Reflecting on 2️⃣ momentous days & a momentous group of graduates! #Classof火狐体育 ⚪️
2 Commencement Ceremonies
3,839 graduates
Students hailing from 36 states & 10 countries
Infinite support from friends, family, & loved ones
Photo of the Week
Montclair employees enjoying the ME Time Employee Mixer photo booth. – University Photographer: Mike Peters
Quick Links
Have an item you’d like included in Kudos or Reminders? Want to nominate a staffer for our spotlight? Use this form to tell us. Read more about our people and programs in the University News Center and in back issues of In the Know. And find out what’s happening on campus in the Events Calendar.