The NJCU Board of Trustees will hold a special public meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The public session portion of the meeting is expected to begin at 12:30 p.m.

Individuals that wish to address the New Jersey City University Board of Trustees must submit a request to speak form accessible from the following university webpage in accordance with Board policy.

Women's Herstory Month: Empowered Women, Inspiring Generations

Let’s celebrate alumna Dr. Betty Shabazz '71 and her legacy together. Guests are encouraged to join us after this event for lunch in the Gilligan Student Union for the opening of Women’s Herstory Month.

Join us for this annual, campus-wide luncheon celebration where we will focus on the month-long theme of Empowered Women, Inspiring Generations. Enjoy a delicious lunch, entertainment, and a panel discussion featuring students from the Gender, Africana, Latin American Studies (GALAS) Department. Hosted by the Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity and Gender, Africana, Latin American Studies (GALAS).

In partnership with the UCEDC, a non-profit statewide economic development corporation, and the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation (HCEDC), register today for First Fridays: Writing a Business Plan. This program is part of our First Friday Series at NJSBDC at the NJCU School of Business.

For more information, contact us at sbdc@njcu.edu.

The Boys to Leaders Foundation offers the Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program for young men who excel academically and demonstrate leadership in school or the community. Leaders and Achievers Scholarships range from $500 to $1,500.

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 11 at 9 p.m. EDT.

Eligibility Criteria:

Email your completed application along with all require documents to:

rsantiagodejesus@yahoo.com. For any questions, contact Dr. Reinaldo Santiago at (973)303-3754 or via email at rsantiagodejesus@yahoo.com.

The University Advisement Center is offering sessions during the month of March to assist students in locating and reading their degree requirements to increase confidence and autonomy, ensuring they understand their major and graduate on time!

Can't make the March 3 session? There will be two other opportunities this month!

Monday, March 17 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Vodra Hall Conference Room D (in-person)

Monday, March 17 | 2-3 p.m.
via Zoom

Watch the Greeks stroll through FSL EXPO, showcasing their organizations and the impact they have on shaping campus life. Don’t miss the chance to connect and learn more!

Digital Ethnic Studies Consortium Unveils the Dr. Betty Shabazz Plaque
Tuesday, March 4 | 12:30-12:45 p.m.

See Spotlight Events for more information.

Join us for a memoir reading followed by a discussion of the creative challenges and possibilities of the genre.

Hosted by Edvige Giunta and Radha Rench.
Presenters: Alyssa Bacay '24, Gianna Valdez, Melody McLain, Gail Mulligan

For additional information, contact Dr. Giunta at egiunta@njcu.edu.

Women's Herstory Month Luncheon
Tuesday, March 4 | 1-3 p.m.

See Spotlight Events for more information.

Calling all NJCU students and staff! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Inna Shapovalov, a powerhouse in U.S. immigration law with a globe-trotting career and decades of experience.

What’s on the agenda?

Why you don’t want to miss this:
Inna Shapovalov isn’t just a lawyer—she’s a storyteller, advocate, and fighter for immigrant communities. She’s lectured across the U.S. and Latin America, tackled cases from all angles, and speaks multiple languages (Russian and Spanish, among others). With degrees from the University of Illinois, California Western School of Law, and additional studies in Germany and Israel, she’s as worldly as the clients she represents.

This is your chance to ask questions, learn from her journey, and get insights into a system that touches millions of lives every day.

Want some one-on-one time with Inna?
Inna is offering FREE private legal consultations (via Zoom) for NJCU students and staff on Wednesday, March 5, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. You will receive a Zoom link when your appointment is confirmed. To book your consultation, email Dr. Donna Farina at dfarina@njcu.edu. Spots are limited.

New Jersey City University Board of Trustees Public Meeting
Wednesday, March 5 | 12:30 p.m.

See Spotlight Events for more information.

The Division of Academic Affairs invites you to join us for our next open forum on Wednesday, March 5 from 2-4 p.m. 

This forum is open to all NJCU faculty, staff, and students. This is a great opportunity to get updates on what’s happening on campus, discuss concerns, and share ideas!

Mark your calendars and join Donna Adair Breault, Ph.D., Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Jonelle Knox, Assistant Provost of Student Success and Retention, Dr. Jason Martinek, Assistant Provost of Faculty and Staff Development, Dr. Scott O’Connor, Assistant Provost of Academic Programming, and the deans of our four colleges for this open forum.

These forums, which will be in a similar format as the university-wide Campus Conversations the university holds each semester, will be regularly scheduled throughout the year.

For further information, please email the Office of the Provost at provost@njcu.edu.

The NJCU baseball team (1-0-1) plays its first game in Jersey City this season as it takes on the University of Mount Saint Vincent. Admission is free.

Self-Care through Yoga for Women, sponsored by OSP/EOF in collaboration with the Psychology Club, SAB, Dance Club and TRiO Learning Community (TLC) Program (TLC).

NJCU men's volleyball hosts the Dolphins of the University of Mount Saint Vincent in Skyline Conference action.

No events are scheduled.

First Fridays: Writing a Business Plan
Friday, March 7 | 10-11:30 a.m.

See Spotlight Events for more information.

The NJCU men's basketball team is back in the postseason and will be the No. 3 seed in this year's Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Quarterfinals beginning on Saturday, March 8.

Game times will be announced soon. Check NJCUGothicKnights.com for those tipoff times.

NJCU will host two quarterfinal games on Saturday and the semifinal on Sunday:

The winners of Saturday's two quarterfinal round games will play in the ECAC Semifinals on Sunday, March 9.

The game time will be announced soon. Check NJCUGothicKnights.com for that tipoff time.

The winner of this game will play on Saturday, March 15 against the winner of the southern portion of the bracket in the 2025 ECAC championship finals.

No events are scheduled.

The Student Activities Board (SAB) will be organizing a month-long care package drive from March 1st to March 21st, collecting essential items such as feminine hygiene products and other necessities for women in need. This initiative will culminate in a Community Service Day on Monday, March 24th.

The NJCU Lemmerman Gallery is pleased to present "Pat Lay: Hybrid", to showcase highlights of the prolific multimedia artist, Pat Lay, who is based in Jersey City. Over two decades Lay’s artwork has explored technological metaphors of human experience. Her sculptures, made of fired clay, computer parts and other readymade elements, are hybrid forms that have cross-cultural references and question what it means to be human.

In Lay’s collages, digital images scanned from computer circuit boards are transformed into a new matrix. Reminiscent of Buddhist mandalas, these abstractions are created in response to our world of technological advancement and digital progress. In her ongoing series, "Soul Bots and Nested Bots", she embeds computer parts such as aluminum heat sinks and cooler fans in organic clay forms, suggesting possible hybrid creatures and plants of the near future. “How are we as humans changed by the new advances in technology?” Lay asks. By working both two-dimensionally and three-dimensionally, Lay seeks answers to the question through visual and tactile explorations.

Join us every Wednesday, starting February 5th for Wellness Wednesday. This weekly support group offers a relaxing and supportive environment focused on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Come take a break, recharge, and participate in activities designed to help you de-stress and maintain balance.

The Department of Athletics will offer the following Intramural activities during the Spring 2025 semester. Click on the links below to register for the activities.

For more information, contact Sergio Villamizar at 201-200-2170 or email svillamizar@njcu.edu. 

The Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education is pleased to announce the establishment of the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This award will honor the outstanding achievements and contributions of alumni whose work has positively impacted schools and communities.

The deadline to nominate is Friday, March 7, 2025. Award winners will be celebrated at a special recognition event on April 28, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Gothic Lounge in Hepburn Hall 202 on campus.

Teachers, administrators, and other education or counseling professionals who completed an NJCU College of Education undergraduate or graduate program are eligible for nomination. You may recommend a friend or colleague or submit a nomination for yourself. All nominations should include a nomination statement and appropriate supporting documentation.

Select a therapist that aligns with your personal preferences, including gender, language, ethnicity, and area of expertise. Additionally, choose a time that suits your schedule, whether it be during the day, night, or weekend. You can conveniently connect with them through video, phone, chat, or message.

Experiencing a mental health crisis?

Help is available 24/7/365 by contacting: 866-646-1526.

Ask. Listen. Refer. is an online suicide prevention training designed to give you the skills to recognize signs of suicide and have a conversation with someone you are concerned about. As we continue to dedicate ourselves to increasing mental health awareness, and suicide prevention efforts, this training is essential for all of our offices. It will take about 15-20 minutes and has very valuable information.

Ask. Listen. Refer. is designed to help faculty, staff, and students prevent suicide by teaching them to:

Ask. Listen. Refer. provides a certificate of completion, and also includes a pre and post-test. If you need proof of completion, please connect with me, as I will be able to track its participants. This interactive online suicide prevention program has been shown to increase the ability of students to recognize and respond to peers at risk for suicide.

This is an excellent, convenient program that is a great resource for our division and the campus.

Are you looking to expand your business internationally or gain valuable insights into global trade? Attend our Talks of Tomorrow Webinar in International Trade

Don’t delay! Reserve Your Spot Today! 

For more information contact us at: Email: conted@njcu.edu | Phone: 201-200-3089 | Web: Adult and Continuing Education

We’re excited to invite you to the relaunch of the NJCU Alumni Association with a special Kickoff Alumni Social Networking Event on March 13! Join us for an evening of great company, delicious food, and open bar as we reconnect and celebrate this new chapter together.

This special gathering is more than just a reunion—it’s an opportunity to support current students facing unexpected financial hardships.

All ticket proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Student Emergency Fund, providing crucial assistance for students in need of immediate support due to unforeseen circumstances.

Enjoy an evening filled with great company, delicious refreshments, and meaningful conversations, all while making a difference in the lives of future graduates.

Come raise a glass, reconnect with fellow alumni, and help ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed. Secure your ticket today and be part of something truly impactful!

Did you know that the NJCU softball is the second oldest active women's athletics program at NJCU? Founded in 1981, the Gothic Knights will play their 45th season in 2025. They are led by head coach Ashley Martinez. Join us for the softball program's 2025 home opening doubleheader as they host Baruch College.

This exhibition will showcase Weiwei Lo’s recent painting series, “Children of Lesotho” and “Children of War”. Both projects consist of small watercolor portraits of disadvantaged children. The former is based on the artist's sketches and photographs made in person while teaching children in the African nation of Lesotho in 2024. The image sources for the latter project are recent war victims found in news and magazines on the internet. The purpose is not only to evoke our childhood memories but also to remind us that the innocence of children is slowly destroyed by the cruelty of the world’s chaos.

Weiwei Lo is a Chinese American painter who studies and lives in Jersey City. Her present interest is figurative realist painting. She will receive her MFA from New Jersey City University in 2025. During her long career, Weiwei has worked as a mathematics teacher, computer programmer, and information systems analyst. She has also accumulated rich experiences in Chinese calligraphy and painting before her exposer to Western art. In recent years, she has focused on the series "Children of Lesotho" and “Children of War”, which are small watercolor portrait paintings of disadvantaged children. Weiwei hopes that she will continue a productive artistic life.

Join us for an intimate and thought-provoking conversation featuring academic journeys, teaching philosophies, and personal inspirations of distinguished educators. Dr. Meriem Bendaoud will share her research passions, career milestones, and the moments that shaped her teaching. Sponsored by the Center for Student Persistence and Success.

This panel will present different approaches, both personal and critical, to remembering and reframing the historical significance of two labor tragedies that occurred over a century ago.

Moderated by Edvige Giunta and Radha Rench.

For more information, contact Dr. Giunta at egiounta@njcu.edu

Sponsored by The Association for Supply Chain Management NJCU Student Forum, this discussion will include:

General Admission: $25 | Students/Seniors: $15

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in 15th century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.

In celebration of New Jersey STEM Month, the NJCU Biology Department invites you to an exciting day of exploration and discovery on our campus. This free community event welcomes K-12 students and their families to engage with science through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities.

Experience the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through fun experiments, demonstrations, and learning stations designed for curious minds of all ages. Our faculty will guide you through fascinating activities that bring STEM concepts to life.

Join us for an uplifting event celebrating the power of women, unity, and meaningful connections. Create your own friendship bracelet while engaging in inspiring conversations and a space filled with creativity and empowerment.

This event is sponsored by the TRiO Learning Community Program (TLC) in collaboration with the Psychology Club.

A discussion will take place immediately following the movie screening. Sponsored by the Office of Military and Veterans Services.

All are welcome to learn more about the largest sporting event ever to take place in New Jersey: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Whether you're a diehard fan or just starting to get into the sport, this event is perfect for you. Learn about the teams, players, and host country while connecting with fellow football enthusiasts. Get ready to cheer, celebrate, and experience the thrill of the beautiful game like never before. Don't miss out on this opportunity to kick off the World Cup fever early!

Sponsored by evolvere, The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ), juego.juegos (social app), Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Jersey City, and NJCU.

Join our virtual info session learn how our Adult and Continuing Education programs can accelerate your career.

What You’ll Gain:

For more information contact us at: Email: conted@njcu.edu | Phone: 201-200-3089 | Web: Adult and Continuing Education

Join us for our exclusive Graduate Admissions Workshop co-hosted by the Trio Learning Center, Office of Military & Veterans Service, Men of Color Initiative (MOCI), and the Speicher-Rubin Women's Center for Equity and Diversity.

This workshop is designed to empower aspiring graduate students like you to navigate the intricate landscape of graduate school admissions successfully. Whether you're contemplating a master's or doctoral program, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to craft compelling applications that stand out.

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.