Welcome to Edition 191 of This Week at NJCU for the week of January 26, 2026. This once-weekly publication will inform the university community about all events happening each week over the next 8 days on campus + future events to add to your calendar.

To submit your event for the February 2, 2026 edition, please use the form at the bottom of this communication. All listed times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). All events are in-person unless otherwise noted as online, via Zoom, or hybrid.

Connect with us at communications@njcu.edu.

Beginning this week, This Week at NJCU will expand into two editions to better serve our campus community. Due to the newsletter's continued growth and success, we are splitting content to make it easier for you to find the information you need.

The Monday edition will focus exclusively on upcoming events, giving you a comprehensive look at what's happening on campus each week. Our new midweek edition will feature university announcements, news, and important updates.

We appreciate your continued readership and hope this new format will make This Week at NJCU even more useful for staying connected to campus life. You will still use the same form to submit your announcements.

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Today the NJCU community pauses to reflect on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Together we must challenge prejudice and hatred to create a better future.

The NJCU men's volleyball team has championship aspirations in its first season in the CUNYAC in 2026. The Gothic Knights are 3-0 on the season and will play their first home match as they take on long-time rival Ramapo College.

Note: With NJCU's campus operating remotely on January 27, please check the athletics website to see if the match will be played as scheduled.

Faculty and Staff: Every Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Students: Every Wednesday at 2 p.m.

See Continuing Events for more information

Every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

See Continuing Events for more information

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Sunday, February 1 • 12-2 p.m. 
Gilligan Student Union, Multipurpose Room 

Black professionals are navigating a challenging landscape—economic pressure, shifting workplace expectations, and reduced access to capital and opportunity. At the same time, we continue to lead organizations, support families, grow businesses, and serve our communities. 

This event was created as an intentional space to strengthen relationships, share practical insight, and support one another through connection—not competition. 

This is not a social hour disguised as networking. It is a curated gathering designed to build real professional community. 

Sponsored by the Greater Neighborhood Alliance of New Jersey and Office of Community Engagement and Alumni Relations 

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Every Wednesday • 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Room 327

Join our weekly drop-in support group - no appointment needed, no commitment required. Every week, students gather to share real experiences, learn practical stress-management techniques, and discover you're not alone in navigating college challenges.

Whether you're dealing with academic pressure, relationship stress, or just feeling overwhelmed, this is your space to connect authentically with peers who understand. Drop in anytime during our weekly sessions. Stay for 20 minutes or the full hour - whatever works for your schedule and comfort level. Every voice is valued and every student belongs.

This fall, take a midweek pause to refresh your spirit! Join us every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Vodra Hall Room 101 (Conference Room D). Online Option Available on Teams.

Come connect with colleagues, share fellowship, and grow in faith together. As a community, we’re here to support one another. If you have a Prayer Request, you’re invited to submit it using this form. All requests are kept entirely anonymous.

For more Information, contact Monica Almonor at malmonor@njcu.edu. Follow CRU on Instagram at @njcucru.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 • 5 p.m.
Virtual Event

Ready to step into the classroom? 🍎 Join New Jersey City University for a virtual info session covering everything you need to know about earning your Certificate of Eligibility (CE), preparing for the Praxis Content exams, and exploring our Alternate Route programs in P-3, ESL, Elementary, and Secondary Education. 📚✨ Get expert guidance, learn about flexible course and endorsement options, and all attendees receive an application fee waiver code!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • 5 p.m.
Virtual event

Ready to turn your passion for teaching into a New Jersey classroom career? 🍎🚀 Join New Jersey City University’s dynamic Zoom info session to explore our Alternate Route pathways in P-3, ESL, Elementary, and Secondary Education—and learn how to get certified faster and smarter.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 • 9 a.m.
Virtual event

Are you an international student ready to fast-track your graduate journey at NJCU? 🌍🎓 Join our Graduate International Virtual Information Session to explore in-demand programs in Cybersecurity, National Security, Business, Analytics, FinTech, and more—designed with your goals in mind. 🚀📊 You’ll learn about curriculum, admissions, career opportunities, student support, and the I-20 and visa process from our international advisor.

No matter where you are in life—whether you’re just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with a financial consultant can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

Register your sessions at tiaa.org/schedulenow. For additional information, contact Nita Patel in the HR Department at npatel@njcu.edu.  

Save the date for the 9th Annual NJCU Pedagogy Day. This year's theme is "From Neurons to Narratives: Motivation, Anxiety & Teaching in the Brain-Aware Classroom."

Spend a vibrant day grounded in science and best current practices as we explore the human driving forces behind learning and forgetting, motivation and anxiety, and the deeper drives that make us human. Through expert and student panels and workshops, we will connect brain research to classroom realities, share practical strategies, and build a community of educators committed to compassionate, evidence-based teaching.

All faculty, staff, alumni, and students are warmly welcome.

If you have any questions or would like to contribute, please contact the event chair, Dr. Peri Yuksel, at pyuksel@njcu.edu

Margaret Williams Theatre (Hepburn Hall)

Weekend One:

Friday, March 20, 2026 • 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 2026 • 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 • 3:00 p.m.

Weekend Two:

Friday, March 27, 2026 • 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, 2026 • 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 • 3:00 p.m.

Price: General Admission $25, Student/Seniors $15

Released in June 1995, "Jagged Little Pill" made a household name of Alanis Morissette, earning her the title of the best-selling international debut artist in history. Now, three decades later, that same album is the inspiration for a new Broadway musical and we've fallen "Head Over Feet" for It.  Jagged Little Pill is a raw, edgy, topical, and by no means difficult to swallow.

This is not a bio-musical about Alanis Morissette. It tells the original story of The Healys; a family in crisis. Set in Connecticut, we meet Mary Jane (aka MJ), her husband Steve, her star pupil son Nick (who has just been accepted to Harvard), and her adopted black daughter Frankie. The picture-perfect family, however, might not be as squeaky-clean as it seems and soon the cracks begin to show.

Despite her efforts to keep up appearances, MJ battles a growing addiction to opiates following a car accident and battles with trauma in her past that she has not yet come to terms with. Steve watches his wife become increasingly withdrawn and distant from him, without knowing why. Meanwhile their children are battling challenges of their own. Frankie is determined to find her own voice and discover her sexuality, while Nick must balance the pressure of his parents to do well against exposing his own faults in order to make sure justice is served. Exploring a range of sensitive issues, including rape, sexuality, addiction, and racism, Jagged Little Pill presents a vivid, passionate, and chaotic portrayal of a modern-day family who deal with their pain and find their way to healing.

The total run time for this show is 2:20.

All events/announcements must be submitted no later than Wednesday at noon to be included in the weekly email newsletter that will be released on the following Monday.