Welcome to Edition 41 of This Week at NJCU for October 17, 2022. This once-weekly Monday publication will inform the university community about all events happening each week over the next eight days on campus and offer important announcements. To submit your event or announcement for the October 24, 2022 edition, please use the form at the bottom of this communication.

All listed times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). All events are in-person unless otherwise noted as online, via Zoom, or hybrid.

NOW INCLUDED in this issue are sections highlighting current faculty, staff, student and alumni news and an In Memoriam section to honor those alumni, faculty, staff, or students, who have passed. Share your news with us at communications@njcu.edu.

The University Advisement Center will be hosting National Transfer Week Fall Fest 2022 this year.

The purpose of this event is to create a sense of community amongst transfer students, as well as bring awareness to departments and resources.

Monday, October 17: UAC Major/Minor Fair 
Gilligan Student Union Lobby, 2-4 p.m.
Take the opportunity to meet with academic advisors, as well as faculty from various departments to learn about opportunities within your major.

Tuesday, October 18: Club Day/Scavenger Hunt
Gilligan Student Union Lobby, 2-4 p.m.
Take the opportunity to meet with different clubs on campus and engage with your NJCU community. Join us for a virtual "Escape Room" to learn about various departments on campus.

Wednesday, October 19: Transfer Q&A and Discover TAU Sigma
Gilligan Student Union, Rm. 129, 12-1 p.m.
Meet with the Tau Sigma E-Board and learn about the Honor Society. Explore the world of transfer, learn how to understand your transfer, and learn how to understand your transfer evaluation.

Thursday, October 20: Map Out Your Future
Gilligan Student Union, 2nd Floor Lobby/Game Room, 2-4 p.m.
Have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the University Advisement Center, Graduate Admissions and Career Services. Take the opportunity to complete your degree maps, inquire about Graduate Programs and internship opportunities.

Friday, October 21: Job Seeking Strategies
Science Building, Rm. 102, 2-4:30 p.m.
Join us for a resume presentation and a mock interview presentation by Career Services.

3rd Annual NJCU Athletics
Golf Outing
Monday, October 17 | 10:30 a.m.

Presented by Maureen Butler 

Open to all Music and Education majors.

UAC Major/Minor Fair 
Monday, October 17 | 2-4 p.m.

(See Spotlight Events For More Information) 

A discussion on the history of the Haitian diaspora, resistance, migration and joy. An event organized by NJCU's Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies program and the Lee Hagan African Studies in collaboration with Saint Peter's University.

Please join us on Tuesday, October 18 in GSUB 317, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served. This is a professional development opportunity. Please note this training will only be held in person, no hybrid option will be available. We look forward to training with you!

Email ccofone@njcu.edu for the Zoom link

Club Day/Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, October 18 | 2-4 p.m.

( See Spotlight Events For More Information) 

Are you interested in getting started on a graduate degree or certificate in business? The NJCU School of Business has virtual office hours to chat with current and prospective graduate students every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Join us to ask questions related to curriculum, classroom hours, course modality, program-specific details, career opportunities, and more!

Questions? Contact Ginneh Collins: gcollins@njcu.edu or text 201-603-3064.

Transfer Q&A and Discover
TAU Sigma 
Wednesday, October 19 | 12-1 p.m.

( See Spotlight Events For More Information) 

Please join us this semester for our virtual monthly chats on current events in the LGBTQIA+ communities. To access our Zoom for any of the sessions, please RSVP.

Come join us at our first Women United event this semester!

Join TRiO Learning Community for their Women United event: Speak Your Truth. Hosted by Crystal Davis with a special performance by Jersey City Poet Laureate, Rescue Poetix. Any questions or concerns email tlc@njcu.edu or call 201-200-2204.

It is a great pleasure to invite all faculty to the Opening Day of the Center for Teaching and Learning. Let’s socialize over coffee and cookies and reflect on our courses in the mid-semester. It is also an opportunity to learn more about several initiatives on campus focusing on high-impact practices, including Community-Engaged Learning, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) teaching, Experiential Education, evidenced-based STEM education, and personal development. Please bring any suggestions on teaching and learning topics, practices, faculty development, and collaboration opportunities, or recommendations on future speakers and events, both in-person and virtual. Hope to see you all on Opening Day!

Map Out Your Future 
Thursday, October 20 | 2-4 p.m.

( See Spotlight Events For More Information) 

Job Seeking Strategies 
Friday, October 21 | 2-4:30 p.m.

( See Spotlight Events For More Information) 

This FREE event will have exhibits and workshops providing all the information needed to rent an apartment or purchase a home, including COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, rental assistance programs, mortgage lenders, insurance companies, title companies, credit counseling, and much, much more!

Attention Current NJCU Juniors and Seniors
You Could Be Eligible for Up to $6K in Resources and Opportunities

Apply for the NJCU Opportunity Scholarship Program by October 21. OSP/EOF is for students who demonstrate a desire to obtain a college degree and are motivated to explore new opportunities for personal development. OSP/EOF serves students who come from backgrounds with limited financial resources and academic preparedness to improve chances for success. If you qualify, you may receive a free laptop, grant funding, your own personal success team, special leadership and career events and tuition and fees for summer and winter classes.

State and local municipal employees may contribute to many charities through payroll deduction with the New Jersey Employees Charitable Campaign. Consider donating this year to a charity that is meaningful to you. charities.org/NJECC

What We Need: Unwrapped gifts for children
ages 5-13 including toys, games, and books. Please no clothing or video games unless it is the complete handheld console (i.e. Gameboy).

DROP OFF your donations from November 1 to December 5 at one of the following locations:

For more information call Sergio Villamizar at ext. 2170 or e-mail at svillamizar@njcu.edu

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs

You probably have heard of the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS), but do you know what the office does and doesn't do? Learn more by watching a short video on the DOS webpage! 

Provides FREE COVID-19 Vaccines
(Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax and J&J/Janssen)
* Vaccines available to anyone 6 months or older 

Current Vaccination Site Days: 
Mondays, 9-12 p.m.
Wednesdays, 1-6 p.m.
Fridays, 1-5 p.m
* Hours may change due to inclement weather & holidays

Visit hudsoncovidvax.org to schedule an appointment and to find more information on additional sites and hours. Walk-ins are always welcome.

The Artist's Way consists of two large-scale projected artworks that draw upon the history of poetic structures to generate rules for parsing and sequencing the 16,000 words to form a new visual poem. By re-positioning the meta-language of artists' statements as the art itself, The Artist’s Way aims to create a space to contemplate the role that systems of language play in our engagement with art. 

Curated by Midori Yoshimoto

The exhibition, Extraordinary Still Life, examines the ways in which current artists challenge the traditional genre of still life by representing contemporary subjects or/and using new techniques. Participating artists are Nakeya Brown, Mia Brownell, Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Takashi Horisaki, Phaan Howng, Ashley Lyon, Margaret Murphy, Lina Puerta, Laurie Riccadonna, and Jeremiah Teipen.

Bring your lunch and listen to talks by three artists (Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Laurie Riccadonna, and Jeremiah Teipen) and art historian (Chris Atkins, Ph.D., Director, Center for Netherlandish Art Museum of Fine Arts, Boston).

*The challenge is to accrue a minimum of 10,000 steps per day most days of the week. The person with the most steps at the end of the contest wins. 

Sign up for the PhysicalActivity Challenge 

T-shirts or water bottles will be awarded to the top 3 participants in each category.

Everyone must present a valid ID to enter the facility. There are no exceptions.

Schedule subject to change depending on practice schedules.

All activities will cease 30 minutes before the building closes to allow everyone to leave the premises and time for cleaning and disinfecting.

Will you be completing your B.A. or B.S. degree this year in a subject area?

Teach while completing your dual certification program!

Contact: Carol Fleres or Charles Reid Taylor at cfleres@njcu.edu.

The Children’s Learning Center is now enrolling children for the fall semester!

CLC Highlights:

Learn More:
To enroll your child or learn more, call 201-200-3342 or email the CLC at 
njcuclc@njcu.edu.

This fall, getting your textbooks and course materials is becoming more convenient. NJCU has partnered with Barnes & Noble for a pilot program to provide you with all your course materials by the first day of class so that you have everything you need to be successful in your courses right from the start.

Here’s how it works:

How much does it cost?
The First Day Complete program costs $24 per credit that you are registered for. For example, if you are taking 12 credits, you will be billed $288. Most students see an overall average savings of 35%-50% annually for all course materials.

Having all your course materials by the first day of class puts you at a strong advantage to succeed in your classes. The First Day Complete program will help you be prepared. We encourage you to take full advantage of this program and to go to the First Day Complete webpage to learn more. 

If you have questions about the program that are not answered on our webpage, please email the NJCU Bookstore to discuss the pros and cons of the program for you.

Please know that on July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline became “988,” replacing the previous 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) number. Today, “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals 24/7 that provides confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress. Those experiencing a mental health crisis or those worried about someone who may need crisis support can call this number.

Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For texts, Veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.

These centers are supported by local and state sources as well as the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.

In today's rapidly changing world, you need more digital skills than ever before to flourish and succeed in your career. The Grow with Google Career Readiness Program offers you interactive learning paths that will help you build digital and practical skills needed to thrive in internships or post-college employment. The Career Success Lab at NJCU is excited to offer you this digital tool to excel in your future endeavors. Resume writing, interview techniques, networking tips and how to succeed in a new job, are but a few lessons you can use.

Why Digital Skills Training?
Digital literacy, problem-solving, and creative skills are essential for current and future jobs. Yet, among 18- to 25-year-olds, less than half (44%) believe their education system is preparing them with the skills they need to enter the workforce. We at Grow with Google have a responsibility to ensure that the young people we serve can gain the skills required for the workplace. Then, they can move toward their bright and successful futures knowing they are well-prepared.

Read more about the partnership between NJCU and Google in NJCU News.

For more information call 201-200-3587 or email communitycenter@njcu.edu.

This bi-weekly drop-in group aims to create a safe space where currently enrolled students can identify potential stressors and set goals for the upcoming week, engage in conversations around wellness and connect with other students by giving and receiving support and feedback.

Every other Tuesday from September 27 through December 6

Career Services at NJCU is excited to bring you the following events for the months of October and November:

NJ SNAP will have a representative available on campus to help fill out your application.

MTW Presents NJCU BOO! Shocking, creepy, scary and campy Songs from The Horror and Halloween of Broadway.

Free Admission.

Scan here for wish list

9:45 a.m. | NJCU Campus Quad
A. Harry Moore Parade & Dance! 
Come out for a "Thriller" of a good time. 

10 a.m. | Hepburn Hall 1st Floor 
Halloween in Space! 
Trunk or Treat 

Wishlist Ask
Help us meet our GHOUL! 
Purchase a decoration from the Wishlist! 

Please join us this semester as we host four sessions on Abortion: Health, Rights, and Access. This will be an open dialogue on your rights, resources, and access to abortions and other reproductive justice issues.

We look forward to seeing you.

The Office of Career Services at the NJCU School of Business invites you to attend an exclusive networking dinner with executives from Veris Residential on Monday evening, November 14, 2022, in downtown Jersey City (the location will be sent upon acceptance into the program).

Veris Residential develops, owns, and manages premier multifamily communities in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. Veris specializes in creating sustainable properties with a society-centric focus that improves the communities they serve. Selected guests will meet with influential industry leaders eager to share their expertise. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your network with professionals in the business world.

To participate in this program, applicants must register using this link.

We will be selecting only 20 students to participate. If interested, please RSVP as soon as possible. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!

Questions? Contact: Yosra Abdalla yabdalla@njcu.edu

Ruth Diegue, who serves as Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing, for NJCU's Student Government Association (SGA), had the experience of a lifetime on Friday, November 14 when she was the invited guest of United States Vice President Kamala Harris at The White House!

Diegue was one of 75 student leaders from colleges and universities across 33 states who convened at the White House to discuss the fight to protect reproductive rights. NJCU was the only college or university from the state of New Jersey represented at the meeting in Washington, D.C. She was joined on the trip by Pia Stevens Haynes, Associate Dean of Students and Jennifer Luciano, Associate Dean of Residence Life and Social Services.

Diegue is a Biology major from Orange, N.J. and a graduate of Orange High School. | Read more from The White House

Gilfrank Nunez, one of our stellar graduate candidates in the Professional Diploma in School Psychology program, was presented with the prestigious and competitive Frank J. Epifanio Minority Graduate Student Scholarship from the New Jersey Association of School Psychologists’ (NJASP) Diversity Committee for 2022, during the Spring 2022 Virtual Conference. In addition to his studies in School Psychology, Gilfrank has been an assistant coach of the NJCU Women’s Wrestling program.

Do you have news to share? Email communications@njcu.edu

Cornelius Akubueze '86 (B.A. Media Arts and Minor in Public Administration and Political Science) is one of 12 candidates this November for the Old Bridge (NJ) Board of Education | Read more

Dr. Kerry Magro ’19 Ed.D. (Ed Tech Leadership), who received his doctorate in educational technology leadership from NJCU and is currently founder and chief executive editor of KFM Making a Difference, a nonprofit focused on disability advocacy and housing, will be the keynote speaker at 12th annual Southwest Washington Autism Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. The conference, which will be held over Zoom, will include more than 20 live and pre-recorded presentations focused on topics surrounding autism, resources, training and advocacy. Magro, who is on the autism spectrum, an award winning professional speaker and best-selling author. | Read more

Do you have news to share? Email communications@njcu.edu

Donald R. Chinery ‘61 (B.A. in Sociology) of Oradell, N.J. passed away on October 8, 2022, at the age of 87. | Obituary

MaryAnn Ingentio '60 (B.A. in Education) of North Arlington, N.J. passed away on October 12, 2022, at the age of 91. She taught in the North Arlington School System for 17 years. | Obituary

Johanna "Jody" Longo ‘72 (B.A. in Elementary Education) of Nutley, N.J. and formerly of Jersey City, passed away on September 29, 2022, at the age of 72. She served more than three decades as an educator in the Jersey City Public Schools at PS 34, where she taught first through third grades and earned Teacher of the Year on three occasions. | Obituary

Duncan Edward Walton, ‘06 Honorary (Doctor of Humane Letters) of Oak Bluffs, Mass. and formerly of Jersey City, N.J., passed away on September 30, 2022, at the age of 94. He was honored with an Honorary Degree and was a guest speaker at NJCU's 2006 Commencement ceremonies, in recognition of his work advancing human rights. | Obituary

If you would like to submit information for the In Memoriam section, please contact: communications@njcu.edu. Past alumni are memorialized on the In Memoriam section of the NJCU website.

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.