Welcome to Edition 20 of This Week at NJCU for May 23, 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 30, 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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NJCU @ FORT MONMOUTH
Free STEM Made Simple Workshop
Thursday, May 26 | 8 - 11:30 a.m.
NJCU @ Fort MonmouthSquier Hall283 Sherrill AvenueOceanport, N.J.
Join us for this free STEM Made Simple event that includes hands-on interactive demo spaces, focusing on the exploration of STEM activities. The demo spaces are designed to inspire curiosity, and elicit both creativity and problem-solving. NJCU's very own Dr. Laura Zieger, Chairperson and Professor of Educational Technology, will hold the opening session titled "Innovate and Re-Imagine Education with Drones." The workshop is targeted to educators of all grade levels: teachers, school librarians, administrators and anyone interested in STEAM education. We are offering this event in conjunction with Eduscape and the Martinson Foundation.
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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. All proceeds from the evening benefit student scholarships.
2022 Honorees:
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SKY CAMPUS HAPPINESS
Mindful Mondays
with Sky Campus Happiness
May 23 | 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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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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No Additional Events Scheduled
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Memorial Day/University Closed
No Events Scheduled
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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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ATHLETICS
Advisory:
The John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center will be closed through June 1 for annual maintenance. Approved Aquatics activities will be held as scheduled.
Questions?
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MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE
Attention Classical Pianists!If you are interested in our Master in Music Performance program, you might be eligible for a full-tuition scholarship! For consideration, complete your Fall 2022 Application by June 15: https://connect.njcu.edu/register/gradmusicIf you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Min Kim at mkim@njcu.edu
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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 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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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.
United States Senator Bob Menendez, the State of New Jersey’s senior senator and a Hudson County native, and New Jersey State Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz will receive honorary doctorate degrees. Ruiz will speak during the 11 a.m. ceremony and Menendez at 3 p.m. Read the full announcement in NJCU News!
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HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY EVENTS
Save The Date:
13th annual Hudson TMA Stride & Ride: A Bike Rodeo
Saturday, June 4 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.(Rain Date: Saturday, June 18))
Washington Park
Union City, N.J.New York Avenue Entrance (Near Tennis Courts)
Each year, in June, the Hudson TMA provides a fun and interactive outdoor bicycle safety program. Seventy volunteers work with our children at 10 safety stations and obstacle courses affording a unique educational experience. The program is free and the children who wish to participate must have their own bicycle and be accompanied by a guardian.
Family members, parents, and guardians with their own bikes are welcome to join in on the fun and lessons to learn. The rodeo is appropriate for adults as well. In addition to the rodeo, there will be safety and health related information booths, face painting, and games.
Proficient rider? Free bike inspection & test your safety skills.
Must bring your own bike! Bike Rodeo open to all; suggested ages: 9-90,
This event will include:
- Obstacle Courses
- Bike Races
- Bicycle Skill Training for Kids & Adults
- Cycling & Walking Safety Tips
- Entertainment
- Walking Races
- Community Information Booths
- Free Giveaways
- T-Shirts
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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 was May 15. General register available 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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