The Community Center offers a number of resources to support students in their own lives as well as to help them support others through community engagement. This newsletter provides the latest news and updates from the Center.

Jersey City COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Jersey City COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Medical, Mental Health, and
Addiction Treatment Fair

NJ Reentry Corporation Medical, Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Health Fair

Setting Realistic Expectations for Fall 2021


How will it feel to return to college? Even when campuses fully reopen, it's unlikely the college experience will be exactly as it was before the pandemic. You might come across features like more online and hybrid classes and the continuation of online academic advising and telehealth appointments. This guide offers steps you can take now and throughout the summer to help you set realistic expectations for your back-to-school experience.

Housing and Residence Life Needs Move-In Volunteers


We would like to thank you in advance for participating in our Fall 2021 Move In. You will be making a positive impact on all of our students as you welcome them into the residence halls for the Fall 2021 semester.

Move In Days:

We will need volunteers for both days. 
 August 28 & 29
  • New student/Freshman move-in is occuring in all three residence halls (Co-op, Vodra, and West Campus Village).

 August 30 & 31
  • Returning, NSE and International student move-in is occuring in all three residence halls as well (Co-op, Vodra, and West Campus Village). 

Attire:

  • We will be providing move-in shirts. We ask that all volunteers wear their move-in shirts.
  • Wear comfortable clothing; you will be on foot and helping students load and unload their items.  

Volunteer Groups:

Resident Student
  • If you are resident student assisting with move-in and would be moving in early to the residence halls, we ask that you volunteer for three out of the four move-in days.  
Greeks
  • If you would like to represent your organization, you can wear a pin or a hat. The move-in shirt is required for all volunteers. 

  • If you are also a resident student and moving in early, we ask that you volunteer for three out of the four move-in days. 
SGA/Clubs and Organizations
  • If you are also a resident student and moving in early, we ask that you volunteer for three out of the four move-in days. 

Meeting:

We will meet at 8:30 a.m. on all move-in days (August 28-31) in the West Campus Village conference room to go over the following:

  • Move-in process
  • Building Assignment
  • Answer any questions or concerns

Food

  • We will provide pizza for all volunteers; please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. 

Residence Hall Locations

  • Co-op and Vodra are located on the main campus
    - Address: 2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, N.J.

  • West Campus Village is located on our west campus. 
    - Address: 63 University Place Blvd., Jersey City, N.J.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please sign up! 
Sign Up to Volunteer

Live Where You Learn. Live at NJCU!

The university experience goes way beyond the classroom. Here are a few reasons to consider living on campus:
  • Convenience
  • More Flexibility
  • Sense of Community
  • Better Grades
  • Affordable
  • 24-Hour security…and more!

Housing is still available. Please click the following link and apply.  
Housing | New Jersey City University

Community Health Fair

Join Alliance Community Healthcare for their National Healthcare Center Week event on August 9. There will be musical entertainment, guest speakers, food, refreshments, and lots of giveaways!  
**Vaccines will be available at the event (including those aged 12-16 with parental consent)

Spotlight on Andres Acebo: NJCU’s Interim Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Andrés Acebo was compelled to succeed on behalf of his immigrant parents, but now he’s found his true calling: helping those who need him most. 
Chef Roqu

Chef RoQu's Recipes

Mushroom, Asparagus, and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 
  • Asparagus
  • Onion
  • Zucchini
  • Bell pepper
  • Mushroom
  • Radish
  • ⅓ cup Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions: 
  1. Fire up the grill! If using charcoal, concentrate the coals on one side of the grill for direct heat, while leaving the other side empty for indirect heat. If using a gas grill, turn on one side, while leaving the other side off. Remember, different vegetables will cook at different times and different temperatures. This is the best way to maximize your time at the grill by cooking multiple vegetables at the same time. 

  2. Preparing the vegetables Wash and cut the vegetables into large pieces so they won’t fall through the grates of the grill. You can cut the vegetables into smaller pieces after grilling. 

  3. Don’t forget the accessories If using a grill pan, be sure to preheat it along with your grill. If you don’t have a grill pan, then foil packets and skewers are the next best thing. For the foil packets, use two pieces of foil (double lined); one on top of the other before adding smaller vegetables such as radishes. For skewers, I find that using two makes flipping easier and serves as a great backup to keeping veggies, such as asparagus, from falling through the grates. Skewers can be metal or wooden. Wooden skewers need to be soaked in water prior to using to prevent burning. 

  4. Grill those veggies! Be sure not to overcrowd the grill or the vegetables will steam instead of charring. Charring is definitely what we want. 

  5. Using a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together until smooth.

  6. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to seven days.
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