Welcome to Edition 17 of This Week at NJCU for May 2, 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 May 9, 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.
SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
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BAAFSSO
2022 BAAFSSO Salute to Grads Celebrating
NJCU's Graduates of African Descent
Thursday, May 5 | 4 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Building | Multipurpose Room B
Celebrating NJCU's Graduates of African Descent
For students of African descent, earning an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree is a feat not accomplished by many that came before them due to enslavement, segregation, racism, and injustice.
In recognition of their sacrifices—as well as those made by their ancestors and family members—we mark this time with a ceremony that recognizes the historic importance of this momentous occasion.
Guest Speaker
Rev. Dr. Forrest Pritchett
Senior Advisor to Provost on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Seton Hall University
This event is free and open to all students, staff, faculty, family and community members. Guests do not need to RSVP.
Graduating students who identify as members of the African Diaspora must register here.
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MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE
Music of Brazil and the Americas
Sunday, May 8 | 3 p.m.Margaret Williams Theatre
VIP Reception & Seating: $75
General Admission: $25
Seniors (65+ with ID): $15
Students: $5
The Caroline L. Guarini Department of Music, Dance and Theatre in collaboration with the Office of Global Initiatives invites you to the 2022 benefit concert “Music of Brazil and the Americas” featuring Rio de Janeiro based singer-songwriter Luciane Dom, and Brazilian lyric soprano Angelica de la Riva, together with NJCU students and alumni. Luciane Dom has been awarded an Institute of International Education Artist Protection Fund Fellowship and is in residence at NJCU.
Proceeds from this concert will benefit Music, Dance and Theatre Scholarships.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education Office Hours (Graduate Programs)
May 2 | 3-5 p.m.
via Zoom
Are you interested in learning more about the Special Education graduate programs offered at NJCU? We welcome you to attend our weekly virtual office hours every Monday from
3 - 5 p.m.
During the virtual office hours, you will be speaking directly with the faculty advisors as they dive into details of their program, course offerings, and career trajectories. Be sure to register below to access the Zoom information so you can log in and get all your questions answered.
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SKY CAMPUS HAPPINESS
Mindful Mondays
with Sky Campus Happiness
May 2 | 4:30 p.m.
Online
A 40-minute session every Monday including breathwork, meditation and discussion on stress and tendencies of our mind. This session is for students, faculty and staff, and led live by one of our SKY Campus trained instructors.
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GOTHIC KNIGHT ALLY
Pride Time: Beyond the Sticker
May 3 | 1 p.m.
Online
Join us for Pride Time: Beyond the Sticker! This is a virtual bi-weekly meeting to help strengthen LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Criminal Justice Coffee Talk with M'Balu Bangura
May 3 | 5-6 p.m.
via Zoom
Please join the Criminal Justice Department for its May "Criminal Justice Coffee Talk with M’Balu Bangura." Criminal Justice Alumna M’Balu (Lu) Bangura '16 will be discussing her career in civil rights advocacy. She will also share career advice.
Lu Bangura is an experienced Civil Rights Investigator, Risk Analyst, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional. She was Baltimore City's first Equity Specialist, tasked with creating, implementing, and managing agency compliance with the City's equity initiative. She considers herself an Inequity Eliminator and has spent her academic and professional career as a social justice advocate and promoter of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. Lu is currently the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Enoch Pratt Free Library and Maryland State Library Resource Center.
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
Late Night Breakfast
May 3 | 8-10 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Lobby
Join us for Late Night Breakfast with President Henderson and the Senior Team at NJCU as we kick off finals week. There will be free food, a DJ, a caricature artist, a photo booth, and giveaways throughout the evening. This year, Late Night Breakfast will occur on Tuesday, May 3 from 8-10 p.m. in the Gilligan Student Union lobby.
NJCU STUDENTS ONLY
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SKY CAMPUS
Faculty Wellness Wednesday
May 4 | 12 p.m.
Online
A 40-minute session including breathwork, meditation and discussion on stress and tendencies of our mind, for students, faculty and staff and led live by one of our SKY Campus trained instructors.
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Graduate Virtual Office Hours
Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
via Zoom
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!
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GRADUATE ADMISSION
Graduate Admission and Financial Aid Virtual Information SessionMay 4 | 5 p.m.
via Zoom
This event is appropriate for anyone just beginning to explore graduate school, as well as those who have already submitted an application for spring, summer or fall!
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SKY CAMPUS HAPPINESS
Faculty Wellness Wednesday
May 4 | 12 p.m.
Online
A 40-minute session including breathwork, meditation and discussion on stress and tendencies of our mind, for students, faculty and staff and led live by one of our SKY Campus trained instructors.
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COMMUNITY CENTER
Destress For Finals
May 5 | 2-4 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Lobby
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SPECIAL EVENTS
All Unions Unity Lunch
May 5 | 12-2 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Patio A&B
Inaugural All Unions Lunch!
- Music
- Food
- Virgin Margaritas
- and much more
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Virtual Classroom Ribbon Cutting
May 5 | 6-8 p.m.
NJCU School of Business or Online
The School of Business is celebrating the development of its Virtual Classroom, a groundbreaking online learning platform designed to reproduce the intimacy and interaction of the physical classroom environment through a high-resolution video wall that mimics the amphitheater-style seating of a university lecture hall, with up to 60 participants displayed simultaneously.
This ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the School of Business. Following the ribbon cutting will be a networking reception in the Skyline Room. This event can also be attended virtually when you RSVP.
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COMMUNITY CENTER
Creature Comfort Pet TherapyMay 6 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union 126
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CENTER FOR THE ARTS
BFA Artist Talks
May 6 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Zoom
On May 6 and 13, nineteen BFA graduates from NJCU will give artist talks on their works. Please note the May 6 event is strictly via Zoom and that the artist lineup is subject to change. After registration, the Zoom link will be sent to you by email closer to the event date.
The presenters are: Anibal Arroyo, Dorrell Crutcher, Tien Huynh, Mollie Martinez, Angelica Garcia, Jaime Medina, Brandon Robles, Migdalia Valdes, Naomi Brito, and Sofia Nolasco.
Guest artist:
Taylor Sterling, BFA '10 (@RAEcomics)
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SPECIAL EVENTS
WGST/Triangle Park Community Center Presents Diversity Day in Greenville!
May 6 | 3-6 p.m.Ferris Triangle Park247 Old Bergen Rd., Jersey City, N.J.
The afternoon will bring together our community, local donors, and supporters for a celebration of cultures with music, dance, food, and art!
Sponsors: WGST 110 Diversity and Difference, NJCU, Dr. Jennifer Musial, Triangle Park Community Center, Las Magia de las Bellas Artes and Deliverance Children's Ministry.
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No Additional Events Scheduled
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COUNSELING CENTER
Mindfulness: Cultivating Self-Compassion
May 9 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Online
This workshop series, presented in partnership with NJ Hope and Healing, is designed to strengthen the mind's ability to stay focused on what is happening right now, to meet the present moment with kindness, and to respond rather than react.
In this series, you will learn about Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and how it can actually change your neural pathways, boost your immune system, help manage pain, and promote healthier relationships. We will discuss stress triggers and healthy strategies for coping with them. Finally, you will learn how to respond to yourself & others with kindness and non-judgment, which can elevate your mood and make you happier!
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COMMUNITY CENTER
Make Your Own StressballMay 9 | 12-2 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Lobby
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THE SPRING CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Job for America's Graduates: New Jersey Needs You
May 9 | 9 p.m.
Online
The spring Career Development Conference provides students the opportunity to engage in friendly competitions to demonstrate their employability and leadership skills and be recognized for their achievements. Join us virtually May 9-10, 2022.
To volunteer, sign up directly:
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CENTER FOR THE ARTS
BFA Artist Talks
Friday, May 6 and 13 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Visual Arts Gallery as well as Auditorium (B08)
Nineteen BFA graduates from NJCU will give artist talks on their works. Talks will also be available on zoom by registering here:
May 6 Artists
Anibal Arroyo, Dorrell Crutcher, Tien Huynh, Mollie Martinez, Angelica Garcia, Jaime Medina, Brandon Robles, Migdalia Valdes, Naomi Brito, and Sofia Nolasco,
Guest artist: Taylor Sterling, BFA '10 (@RAEcomics)
May 13 Artists
Emilia Lorenz, Nicholas Ciborowski, Nelson Solis Romero, Christopher Pereira, Chalena DeJesus, Jonathan Izyayev, Camilo Burgos, Katherine Willmore and Kaira Marquez
This event will conclude with the presentation of the Karen Ziccardi '68 Awards for Art Excellence.
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OFFICE OF MILITARY AND VETERANS SERVICES
Attention Military & Veteran Students
Are you planning on walking in this year's Commencement Ceremony? If so, NJCU would like to provide you a Red White, and Blue cord, in honor of your service to our country!
Please call or stop by for details!
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NJCU PRE-COLLEGE GEAR UP
NJCU Pre-College/GEAR UP is
Hiring For Summer 2022
The NJCU Pre-College/GEAR UP team is hiring for Summer 2022. We are looking for College Mentors who work directly with our 7th - 12th grade students.
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THE GOTHIC RACK
Alliance & Gothic Rack
Gender Inclusive Clothing Drive
The LGBTQIA+ Alliance & Gothic Rack have started collecting donations for gender affirming clothing for transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, and questioning individuals. Order links are provided for safe gaffs, packers, and trans tape which are made available with the QR code to their Linktree.
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THE GOTHIC KNIGHT FOOD PANTRY
The Gothic Knight Food Pantry
Hours of Operation
Gilligan Student Union
Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursdays: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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THE LEE HAGAN AFRICANA STUDIES CENTER
Harlem Field Trip
Monday, May 16 | 10 a.m.
Meeting Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
The Harlem Trip will take place on Monday, May 16. The meeting location will be in front of the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center (JMAC) at 10 a.m. It will include a trip to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
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LATIN AMERICAN, CARIBBEAN, AND LATINO STUDIES
Save The Date:
Class of 2022
2nd Annual Pa'Lante Graduation Ceremony for Hispanic/Latinx Students
Wednesday, May 20, 2022 | 4-6 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Lobby
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NJCU FOUNDATION
Save The Date:
NJCU LEADERSHIP AWARDS: Celebrating Transformational Impact
Tuesday, May 31 | 6 p.m.
Liberty House | 76 Audrey Zapp Drive | Jersey City, N.J. 07305
We invite you to celebrate those who have made a lasting impact on society. It will be a special evening of live performances from NJCU students as well as networking opportunities with corporate and philanthropic leaders from Jersey City and the greater Hudson County area.
2022 Honorees:
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COMMENCEMENT 2022
Save The Date:
2022 Commencement
Thursday, June 2Ceremony 1: 11 a.m. | Ceremony 2: 3 p.m. (please note new times)
Prudential Center | Newark, N.J.
At NJCU, Commencement provides our students an opportunity to celebrate their academic achievements with family, friends, faculty, alumni, and the entire University community. NJCU’s 2022 Commencement will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Specific information regarding submission of a picture, quote, and/or thank you message, and the ability to submit your name for professional recording during the diploma process will be sent to eligible candidates via University email during the Spring 2022 semester.
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING (PELL)
Multi-Style String Educators Symposium 2022
August 1-3, 2022
On the heels of last year’s success, the Division of Professional Education and Lifelong Learning (PELL) in partnership with the Music, Dance and Theatre (MDT) Department and its acclaimed faculty, hosts the Multi-Style String Educators Symposium 2022.
Under the direction of electro-acoustic violist Martha Mooke, Director of NJCU Multi-Style Strings, with Special Guest Artists Sweet Plantain String Quartet, participants will learn to play and learn to teach a wide variety of styles, including jazz, Latin, R&B, blues, African, Celtic, bluegrass, folk, and rock. The event will also feature repertoire of varying grade levels and styles, different approaches to improvisation and ways of incorporating electronics with special feature on Latin American music and styles.
The three-day event will be held Monday, August 1 through Wednesday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and on August 3, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. for the dress rehearsal and collaborative concert with Sweet Plantain.
For more details about the program, visit www.njcu.edu/stringsymposium or contact us at pell@njcu.edu.
Early Bird Registration deadline is May 15, so register now.
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ATHLETICS SPECIAL EVENT
3rd Annual NJCU Athletics Golf Outing
Monday, October 17, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.Forest Hill Field Club
Bloomfield, N.J.
The 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐍𝐉𝐂𝐔 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the Forest Hill Field Club in Bloomfield, N.J. The first two events in 2020 and 2021 were played on perfect fall afternoons and we are excited to continue to build lasting memories with you in 2022.
The NJCU University family is warmly invited to join us to play some golf, enjoy great food and drinks, celebrate memories, and create new ones — all in the name of NJCU Athletics.
Your generous support is appreciated. If you participated in either of the first two years of this magnificent event, we truly hope you will join us again. If this will be your first time, we welcome you!
The event will begin with registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Following an afternoon of golf, please join us for food, drinks, and awards from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Please register today to take advantage of our early bird pricing and begin your quest to be our new champions — with all support from the event benefitting the future of NJCU Athletics.
Space is limited. Early bird pricing is in effect now through August 15. The final deadline to register will be October 1 or until all registration slots are filled.
We greatly appreciate your support of our student athletes here at NJCU Athletics. We look forward to spending the day with you for our 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝐍𝐉𝐂𝐔 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 this October.
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Submit Your Event to be Included in This Week at NJCU
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.
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