Welcome to Edition 80 of This Week at NJCU for September 4, 2023. This once-weekly Monday publication will inform the university community about all events happening each week over the next eight days on campus + future events to add to your calendar.
To submit your event for the September 11, 2023 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.
Connect with us at communications@njcu.edu.
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The Nike Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Scholarship Program |
DEADLINE:
Friday, September 15 | 5 p.m. Pacific Time |
The Nike HSI Scholarship Program aims to empower young leaders attending Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Scholars are chosen based on their merit. Award amounts vary from $5,000 to $10,000, depending on demonstrated financial need.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD (SAB) |
Tuesday, September 5 | 12-4 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union, First Floor Lobby
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Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 11
Location #1: In front of the Frank J. Guarini Library
Location #2: Gilligan Student Union, in front of the office of CLE
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NJCU Help Desks assist with FAQs and offer support and guidance to NJCU students during their first week on campus. Please feel free to stop by if you have any questions or concerns.
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University Closed
No events scheduled.
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Welcome Week Help Desk
Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 11
Location 1️⃣: In front of the Frank J. Guarini Library
Location 2️⃣: Gilligan Student Union, in front of the office of CLE
See Spotlight Events for more information.
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Welcome Back Bash
Tuesday, September 5 | 12-4 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union, First Floor Lobby
See Spotlight Events for more information.
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Survivors Support Group Every Tuesday from 3:30-5 p.m.
See Continuing Events for more information.
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Welcome Week Help Desk
Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 11
Location 1️⃣: In front of the Frank J. Guarini Library
Location 2️⃣: Gilligan Student Union, in front of the office of CLE
See Spotlight Events for more information.
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September 6, 2023
🚨 Deadline for faculty to submit final grades for Summer I: 15-Week Session.
🚨 Deadline for faculty to submit final grades for Summer III: Five-Week Session.
View the Undergraduate or Graduate Academic Calendar for more information.
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Solar Ambassador Fellowship Info Session |
Wednesday, September 6 | 2-3 p.m.
Online
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College students passionate about renewable energy can join the RE-volv Solar Ambassador Fellowship for hands-on experience. This one-year program empowers students to lead solar projects using RE-volv's innovative financing model, while also driving solar awareness on campus and in the community.
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Wednesday, September 6 | 2-4 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union, First Floor Lobby
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Fall Green & Gold Day
Wednesday, September 6 | 2-4 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union, First Floor Lobby
See Spotlight Events for more information.
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| Welcome Week Help Desk
Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 11
Location 1️⃣: In front of the Frank J. Guarini Library
Location 2️⃣: Gilligan Student Union, in front of the office of CLE
See Spotlight Events for more information.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD (SAB) |
Thursday, September 7 | 7-11 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union, 2nd Floor, MPR |
Women's Volleyball 🆚 CCNY |
Thursday, September 7 | 7 p.m.
John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
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Welcome Week Help Desk
Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 11
Location 1️⃣: In front of the Frank J. Guarini Library
Location 2️⃣: Gilligan Student Union, in front of the office of CLE
See Spotlight Events for more information.
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Welcome Week Help Desk
Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 11
Location 1️⃣: In front of the Frank J. Guarini Library
Location 2️⃣: Gilligan Student Union, in front of the office of CLE
See Spotlight Events for more information.
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Board of Trustees Public Meeting |
Monday, September 11 | 5:30 p.m. Gothic Lounge, Hepburn Hall, Room 202 |
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| Tuesdays | 3:30-5 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union, Room 327
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| Blood Drive at Fort Monmouth |
Tuesday, September 12 | 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Squier Hall, 283 Sherrill Ave., Oceanport, N.J. |
DONATIONS SAVE LIVES.
Sponsor code is 71489.
Please eat at regular mealtimes and bring ID or your NYBC donor card.
For an appointment (recommended):
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| | OFFICE OF MILITARY & VETERANS SERVICES |
New Jersey (NJ) National Guard to Visit NJCU |
Tuesday-Wednesday, September 12-13 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Gilligan Student Union |
The New Jersey Army National Guard will visit NJCU on September 12-13. Please stop by to have your questions answered about the educational opportunities the U.S. Army can provide to students.
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| with Hoboken Family Planning |
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 1-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 1-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 1-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 1-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | 1-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 1-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 1-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 1-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 1-4 p.m.
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Regular checkups as early detection can save lives.
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| | 42nd Annual Academic Convocation |
Wednesday, September 13 | 12 p.m. |
Join the NJCU community for this important academic tradition as we celebrate our 42nd academic convocation in celebration of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to wear NJCU spirit wear or green and gold for the event. Please come and be part of this important tradition.
Our Keynote speaker will be Dr. Bettina Love, co-founder of the Abolitionist Teaching Network (ATN) who the Kennedy Center named as one of The Next 50 Leaders making the world more inspired, inclusive, and compassionate. Dr. Love is the William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and the bestselling author of We Want to Do More than Survive.
Convocation updates will be included in future emails and editions of This Week at NJCU, and posted online at: https://www.njcu.edu/community/events/convocation-2023.
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| Every Wednesday from September 13–December 13 | 12-3 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union, First Floor Lobby (near the B&N Bookstore) |
Open to all! Get free blood pressure checks and BMI assessments. No insurance info required.
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| Artistas de Latinoamérica Sueños y Posibilidades |
(Latin American Artists: Dreams and Possibilities) |
Wednesday, September 13 – Wednesday, November 15, 2023
NJCU Visual Arts and Lemmerman Galleries |
Opening Reception:
Wednesday, September 13 | 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Curated by Atim Annette Oton of Calabar Gallery, the exhibition explores wide-ranging art making processes, distinctive cultural roots, issues of language, and identity in Latin American art. From installation, painting to photography, this two-gallery exhibition presents the multiplicity of artistic voices from 20 emerging and established artists from the Jersey City and New York Metropolitan area.
Artists in the exhibition are: Alexandra Alvarez, Ray Arcadio, Natali Bravo-Barbee, Vanezza Cruz, Giannina Gutierrez, Jacqueline Herranz-Brooks, Tenjin Ikeda, Sonia Lerebours, Kandy G. Lopez, Maria Lupiañez, Cesar Melgar, Katherine Miranda, Josué Morales Urbina, Felix Morelo, Dayani Munoz, Estrella Munoz, Slyvia Padillia, Ann Tirado, Melissa Ulto and João (Juno) Zago.
On view in both NJCU Visual Arts and Lemmerman Galleries.
JCAST hours: October 14, 12 - 6 p.m.
Panel Discussion "Latin American Art and Politics": September 26, 5-7 p.m.
Visual Arts Building Auditorium (B08)
This exhibition is part of NJCU's Hispanic Heritage Month events calendar and is supported by the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies.
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| OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS |
Session 1: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Session 2: 1-3 p.m. |
Hepburn Hall, Room 112A
(or 112D and walk to the back of the office)
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The Office of Marketing and Communications is providing free professional headshots for you to use on your Faculty & Staff Directory pages or LinkedIn profile. Just stop by to see our university photographer, Paul Gargiulo. We'll offer these sessions at least one day each month, so if you can't make this one, check This Week at NJCU for future dates.
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| UNIVERSITY ADVISEMENT CENTER |
Monday-Friday, September 25-29 |
Hello Gothic Knights! We wanted to let you know that the University Advisement Center is preparing for Advisement Week this fall. We will provide more details soon about this event and Gothic Camp, so please stay tuned and prepare to make the most of it!
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| with RWJBH Medical Center |
- Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Thursday, November 20, 2023 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Thursday, December 21, 2023 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Friday, April 26, 2024 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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* Last patient will be seen at 1:40 p.m.
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Science Building, Room 402 (Computer Lab) |
- Monday, October 2 | 2-3 p.m.
- Monday, October 30 | 2-3 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 15 | 2-3 p.m.
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Learn how to create a professional and standout resume alongside peers and NJCU's Career Coach. Learn the basics, how to format, and have it reviewed so you are ready for success!
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| Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 2-4 p.m.
The Gothic Lounge, Hepburn Hall, Room 202
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The first session of the Fall 2023 semester of Campus Conversations, NJCU's community-wide town hall, will be held in a hybrid format. Come out and have your questions answered by NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo and the senior leadership team.
In-person attendees will be able to ask questions live. Those attendees attending via remote format must submit their questions in advance. Please check future editions of This Week at NJCU for a remote registration form and link to submit questions in advance if attending via this modality.
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| NJSBDC AT THE NJCU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS |
Saturday, October 7 | 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
NJCU School of Business
200 Hudson Street | Jersey City, N.J. 07302 |
At ProcurementCon 23, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a diverse community of motivated professionals, industry experts, and government representatives. Discover the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in securing government contracts, expanding the network for your business, and accessing these valuable contracts. Our comprehensive program features informative keynote speeches, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and invaluable networking sessions designed to propel New Jersey businesses to the next stage in their growth.
Tickets are limited!
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| | UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE ADMISSIONS |
Saturday, October 7 | 9 a.m.
NJCU Main Campus |
Are you ready to embark on an exciting educational journey? We invite you to be part of our upcoming Open House event!
Join Us for Open House!
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DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT |
NJCU Alumni and Family Day |
Saturday, October 7 | 11 a.m.
NJCU Main Campus |
Calling all students, alumni, family, and members of the NJCU community!
Save the date and join us for this year's Alumni and Family Day celebration hosted on NJCU's Main Campus and prepare for a day full of fun! Join us for fun-filled activities and refreshments on the front lawn, followed by a thrilling soccer game, with the convenience of a shuttle service to take you there!
11 a.m. -1 p.m.: Carnival on Campus!
1-3 p.m.: Soccer Game
At 1 p.m. the NJCU men’s soccer program – fresh off its best season in 15 years – will host in-state rival Ramapo College in what is sure to be a hotly-contested New Jersey Athletic Conference match.
We look forward to celebrating NJCU and the community that makes us possible!
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| Test Preparation & Study Skills Workshop |
Wednesday, October 11 | 2:00 p.m.
Science Building, Room 150 |
Test taking can be stressful and studying... NOT FUN! Does studying even help?! In this workshop, participants will explore various study techniques and discover how to optimize the effectiveness of their study efforts. Additionally, strategies for managing stress and overcoming test anxiety will be covered. All of this will be provided well in advance of the final exams.
No registration required; light snacks will be served.
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