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February 28 - March 7, 2022
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Welcome to Edition 8 of This Week at NJCU for February 28, 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 March 7, 2022 edition, please use the form at the bottom of this communication.
All listed times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). All events are in-person unless otherwise noted as online, via Zoom, or hybrid.
SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
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CENTER FOR LATIN AMERICAN, CARRIBBEAN, AND LATINX STUDIES
Book Party with Author and Alumnus
Alvert Hernandez `16
Mar.1 | 11:30 a.m.
In-person and Online | Gilligan Student Union 129 or via Zoom
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OFFICE OF GLOBAL INITIATIVES & SPICHER-RUBIN WOMEN'S CENTER FOR EQUITY & DIVERSITY
Women’s History Month Celebration
March 1 | 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Online
Share stories about what it’s like being a woman in your country and hear from our international female students as they share their experiences and talk about their “Heroines”.
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PSYCHOLOGY
Let's Celebrate Student Success Stories Amid a Pandemic!
The Fifth Annual NJCU Pedagogy Day
Two-Year Covid Review: From Pan(dem)ic to Possibilities
Wednesday, March 2 | 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Online
NJCU Pedagogy Day 2022 Program
1:20 - 2 p.m. - Spark Presentation: Amy Hankins
12:20 - 2 p.m.Session I: Transformative Assessment
Opening Remarks
Dr. Tamara Jhashi, NJCU Provost and Senior Vice President
Keynote
Dr. Angel Gonzalez, NJCU Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Spark Presentation
Amy Hankins, doctoral student in NJCU Community College Leadership Ed. D.
2:15 - 4 p.m. Session II: Experimental Learning in Jersey City & Istanbul
"Feedback"
Amy Hankins is a doctoral student at NJCU in the Community College Leadership Ed.D. program. Amy’s research concerns effective pedagogical practices to best support diverse community college students. Her dissertation focuses on feedback and the power it has to help or hinder student success with a lens on equity and inclusion. Since 2007, Amy has been an Instructor of Communications at Gateway Technical College in Wisconsin where she recently led her college’s first faculty learning community focused on effective feedback practices. Outside of academia, Amy loves to hike with her dogs, read novels, and play poker with her wonderful husband, Michael. She is also an amateur photographer and an advocate for animal adoption and welfare.
2:15 - 4 p.m. - Symposium: John K. Bragg, Elam Mesa & Robert Belibrov
"City As Text"
Honors programs often utilize the City-as-Text method as a cost-effective but hasty preparation for short-term study. My course entitled "City-as-Text Istanbul" applied a more gradual approach that combined predeparture classroom study with a 10-day trip to Istanbul. The blended approach tempered the subjectivity of "walkabout" exercises — the impromptu of experiential learning activities of conventional city-as-text — with a rounded examination into the historical, socioeconomic, and cultural underpinnings of two focal cities: Jersey City and Istanbul. The premise of this hybrid approach was that preparation for walkabouts might leverage learning into "known" or "unknown" walkabout locales by exposing students to diachronic and synchronic reasoning around longstanding targets of urban renewal — for better or worse. The evidence for the study derives from student work samples and survey data and touches briefly upon the challenges of study abroad pedagogy during a pandemic.
John K. Bragg is an associate professor of history and education at NJCU. He specializes in late Ottoman provincial history, transnational and diplomatic history, and project-based learning in social studies. His first book, Ottoman Notables and Participatory Politics: Tanzimat Reform in Tokat, 1839-1876, was published in 2014.
Elam Mesa is studying biology at NJCU aspires to go into medical school and become a doctor to aid his community. One of Elam’s favorite quotes is "Believe you can, and you're halfway there" by Theodore Roosevelt. He says that “this quote is about how accomplishing something is just as much about working hard and making sacrifices, as it is about believing in your ability to do so in the first place. My favorite Turkish dish from the entire experience was the crispy manti that I enjoyed at Midpoint. Although, I must say that I enjoyed every dish that Istanbul offered from the appetizers to their desserts and their drinks. I love diversifying my palate with delicious dishes from multiple cultures and learning about these cultures as well as experiencing what they have to offer. My next destination to learn about and experience will likely be Japan because their food, culture, and land interest me very much.”
Robert Belibrov is a biology major at NJCU and aspires to go into medical school. He is the oldest child of Romanian immigrants and a first-generation child born in NYC. His personal favorite quote is "God forbid that I should live an Emperor without an Empire! As my city falls, I will fall with it!" by Constantine XI. Robert’s favorite dish in Turkey was Baklava and he is hoping to go to Japan sometime in the upcoming summer.
Pedagogy Day Committee
Amirah Kitchen, NJCU Psi Chi Chapter President
Dr. Frank Nascimento, Associate Professor, Psychology
Dr. Wei Zhang, Assistant Professor, Psychology
Dr. Nurdan Duzgoren-Aydin, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Dr. Peri Yuksel, Chair, Assistant Professor, Psychology
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COUNSELING CENTER
The Academic Assist Squad
Feb. 28 | 3-4:15 p.m.
Karnoutsos Hall 228
Are you an NJCU student who:
- Has learning differences that make college success extra challenging?
- Wants to relate with peers more effectively?
- Has had difficulty building lasting friendships?
- Wishes you knew other students who share similar struggles?
Find support and encouragement, share ideas, and meet new friends who know the challenges and understand where you're coming from!
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education Office Hours (Graduate Programs)
Feb. 28 | 3-5 p.m.
Online
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
Feb. 28 | 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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COUNSELING CENTER
Tuesday Check In Group
March 1 |
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Building 327
- Stressed?
- Overwhelmed?
- Anxious about the upcoming week?
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.
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EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Community College Virtual Forum: Supporting Adult Learners
March 1 | 1-5 p.m.
Online
Keynote Speakers:
- Jessica Braithwaite and Julia Raufman, CCRC
Closing Panelists:
- Karen Archambault
- Nicole Baird
- Takeem Dean
- Veronica Gerosimo
- Eric Heiser
- Shadiquah Hordge
- Meenu Jain
- Jennifer Miller
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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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COUNSELING CENTER
Mindfulness: Physiology of Stress
March 2 | 12 - 1 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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SKY CAMPUS HAPPINESS
Faculty Wellness Wednesday
March 2 | 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
Wellness Wednesday: Fruits & Vegetables
March 2 | 1-2 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union 106F
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COMMUNITY CENTER
Jersey City Public Library
March 2 | 1-3 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union 106F
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COMMUNITY CENTER
Lunch Bunch Support Group
March 2 | 2-3 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union 106F
Every Wednesday
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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Graduate Admission & Financial Aid Virtual Info Session
March 2 | 5 - 6 p.m.
via Zoom
Join Admissions and Financial Aid representatives online for an overview of NJCU’s master's, doctoral, and certificate program offerings, financial aid options for graduate students, the admissions process, and more. All attendees will receive a $55 application fee waiver.
This event is appropriate for anyone just beginning to explore graduate school, as well as those who have already submitted an application for fall or spring!
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MBA Virtual Information Session
March 2 | 5-6 p.m.
Online
Are you interested in starting an M.B.A.? Then, join us online right from your computer or smartphone for a virtual information session! Interact with Admissions and School of Business representatives virtually one-on-one during this event to get all your questions answered and receive essential information that will aid in your organizational growth.
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HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Get Your
Green On!
March 2 | 6-7:30 p.m.
West Campus Village Conference Room
Join us in celebrating St. Patrick's Day early with free green-based smoothies!
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ATHLETICS
Men's Volleyball Takes on Drew University
March 2 | 7 p.m.
John J. Moore Athletics Center
Join the NJCU men’s volleyball team as they take on Drew University at the John J. Moore Athletics & Fitness Center on Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. The defending Skyline Conference champions are currently 9-5 on the season.
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OFFICE OF HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Game Night
March 2 | 8 p.m.
West Campus Village Conference Room
It's time to unwind for a Game Night!
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WOMEN'S CENTER
Women's HerStory Month LuncheonMarch 3 | 12-2 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union MPR
Please join us on Thursday, March 3 from 12 - 2 p.m. in GSUB MPR (2nd floor) as we celebrate Women's HerStory Month where out theme is Celebrating Intergenerational Joy and Hope.
Performance by Crystal Davis from In Full Color and guest speaker, NJCU Alum Dr. Phyllis Bivins-Hudson.
Lunch will be served! We look forward to seeing you.
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OFFICE OF HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Battle of the Zodiacs
March 3 | 7 p.m.
Co-Op 3rd Floor Lounge
Hosted by RA Adeshola.
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OFFICE OF HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Come Join Us For A Yoga Session
March 3 | 7-8 p.m.
Co-Op 3rd Floor Lounge
Yoga’s not just beneficial for your body but also for your mind and soul so get started! Join RA Simran for a yoga session.
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OFFICE OF HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
HIV/AIDS AwarenessMarch 3 | 8 p.m.
West Campus Village Conference Room
Please join us for an HIV/AIDS workshop. HIV/AIDS has no boundaries. Avoid the scare, be aware. Healthy life, happy life!
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HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Midterm
De-Stress Kickback
March 4 | 6-8 p.m.
West Campus Village 3rd Floor Study Lounge
Midterms are coming up, but that doesn't mean you need to be stressed! Join us for a breather with board games, cards, music, and more. Free food is provided!
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COUNSELING CENTER
LGBTQIA+ Support Group
with Dr. John Sherry
March 4 | 3-4:30 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union 321
This support group offers a safe space for currently enrolled queer and trans-identifying students to discuss personal and social issues, gain support, and build relationships with themselves and each other!
Weekly on Fridays.
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HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
Sexual Content Do You Get it?
March 5 | 9-10 p.m.
Vodra Hall 5th Floor
Lounge
With Resident Assistant Stephanie.
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Spring Recess/No Classes
March 7 – March 13
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OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
2022 Summer Academy Employment Opportunity Virtual Information Session
Monday, Feburary 28 | 1 p.m. | Online
We are hiring for our 2022 six-week Opportunity Scholarship Program Summer Academy!
There are three types of roles available for hire and they come with summer housing. We hope that you consider applying to join our team to inspire the next generation of freshmen at NJCU!
If you are interested in applying for the role, please RSVP HERE for access to our virtual information session on February 28 at 1 p.m., where you will learn more about the roles, deadlines, and overall selection process. Attendance at an information session is mandatory for consideration. If you have a time conflict with classes during the session, please let us know.
Roles Available:
Peer Mentor
Office/Program Assistant
Resident Assistant
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GOURMET DINING LLC
Gourmet Dining LLC Hours Of Operation
March 1 - 31, 2022
DunkinMonday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Dunkin will be open the week of Spring Break, March 7-11, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union CaféMonday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
GSUB will be closed the week of Spring Break (March 5-13)
Faculty Dining Room Will be open for seating only
Vodra CaféClosed until further notice
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NJCU CENTER FOR THE ARTS
BURN: Origins & Resistance
by Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams
January 28 - March 3 (Final Week!)
The Visual Arts Gallery
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NJCU Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to hold an exhibition of Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams, Professor of Women & Gender Studies, from January 28 through March 3.
The BURN Project is a multi-disciplinary project which rethinks and explores the many ways black women experience “Burn” (e.g. unemployment, appropriation, dismissal, isolation, gentrification, cooptation, physical and sexual abuse, exploitation, etc.) and simultaneously their unique agency to set things on “Fiya” (aka fire) and heal.
During her sabbatical from NJCU in Fall 2020, she began ethnographic research by interviewing 14 women, created new visual art and literary works to develop multimedia installations. Utilizing gender theories of intersectionality, black feminism, and healing paradigms, The BURN Project unpacks and explores some of the historical, sociopolitical, economic and cultural contexts in which black women suffer(ed) “Burn” locally, nationally and globally.
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ATHLETICS
Spring 2022 Intramural Schedule
For more information or to sign up for any of the following activities
please e-mail Sergio Villamizar at svillamizar@njcu.edu.
Physical Activity Challenge: Step Challenge*
Sign-Up Dates: January 31 - March 13
Activity Dates: March 14 - April 29
Sign Up Today
- Lap Swimming Contest
Sign-Up Dates: January 31 - February 21
Activity Dates: February 22 - April 29 - Chess Tournament
Sign-Up Dates: January 31 - February 21
Activity Dates: February 22 - April 29 - Outdoor Soccer
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 13
Activity Dates: Thursdays (every two weeks) March 17 and 31 + April 14 and 28
- Inner-Tube Water Polo
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 13
Activity Dates: TBA - 3-Point Shooting Contest
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 13
Activity Dates: March 14 - April 14 - 3-on-3 Basketball Mondays
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 13
Activity Dates: Mondays starting March 14 - Beginner/Non-Swimmer Events: Kickboard Swim, Treasure Hunt
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 13
Activity Dates: Days TBA - Intermediate Swimming Events: 25 yd., 50 yd. Sprints, Big Splash
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 13
Activity Dates: Days TBA - Pirates of the Caribbean
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 31
Activity Dates: Days TBA - Inflatable Gator Race
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 31
Activity Dates: Days TBA - Bench Press Competition (3-Rep Max)
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 31
Activity Dates: Month of April - Outdoor Ultimate Frisbee or Dodgeball
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 31
Activity Dates: March 29, April 5 and April 19 - Outdoor Coed Volleyball
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 31
Activity Dates: March 30, April 13 and April 27
- Coed Softball Tournament
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 31
Activity Dates: April 13 (Rain date: April 20) - Home Run Derby: Let us see how many you can hit over the fence!
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - April 12
Activity Dates: April 13 (Rain date: April 20) - Aqua Basketball: Shallow end of the pool
Sign-Up Dates: February 22 - March 31
Activity Dates: Days TBA
If you are interested in any team sports please contact Sergio Villamizar with your name, contact number, sport(s) you want to play, and days you are available to play. All team sports will be played outside on Metro Field on West Side Avenue from 1-3 p.m. If you have a group and are interested in an activity not listed above please email Sergio Villamizar. Open Gym for the Month of February and March
Monday - Friday from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. starting on January 31. The open gym schedule is subject to change without notice due to practices, events, or rentals.
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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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COUNSELING CENTER
NJCU Counseling Center offers "Let's Talk" Sessions
Let’s Talk provides students with informal, one-on-one confidential consultations to assist students with specific personal concerns (e.g. relationship conflicts, advice regarding a disagreement with a roommate, stress management skills, academic struggles). When necessary, recommendations will be provided. These one-time, 25-minute consultations are not meant to be a substitute for psychotherapy, but rather a meeting with a counselor that is goal-oriented.
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NJCU @ FORT MONMOUTH
5 Myths Every High School and College Student (and their parents) Need to Know
Wednesday, March 16 | 7 p.m.
NJCU @ Fort Monmouth
Squier Hall; 283 Sherrill Avenue; Oceanport, N.J. 07757
Hosted at NJCU @ Fort Monmouth and presented by Dr. Michael Edmondson, author of Major in Happiness: Debunking the College Major Fallacies. Seating is limited so please register today. NJCU has partnered with Fulfill NJ: The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties for this event. A suggested registration donation is a can of food. Thank you.
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THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Save The Date:
Youth Forum
Hosted by
The Office of The Govenor
The Week of March 21 - 25
The Governor's office will host two forums a day during that week. More details to be announced soon!
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THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION and A. HARRY MOORE SCHOOL
A. Harry Moore School Centennial Celebration
Friday, April 8 | 10 a.m.
NJCU Hepburn Hall Front Lawn
The College of Education invites you to join us in celebrating 100 years of the A. Harry Moore School on April 8 at 10 a.m. on the NJCU Hepburn Hall Front Lawn adjacent to John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
Come watch the wonderful A. Harry Moore students showcase their talents and listen to several keynote speakers share their experiences about the positive impact A. Harry Moore has had on the community.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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INSTITUTE FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION
NJCU Institute for Dispute Resolution Announces Inaugural Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
Tuesday, April 26 | 4 p.m.
The inaugural entrepreneurship pitch competition is open to all students. The successful pitch will have an opportunity to win $5,000 to launch a business idea.
NJCU students interested in participating in the inaugural Pitch Competition can register their participation and utilize resources to assist in building a pitch deck. For further information on the competition, its submission process, or scheduled workshops to aid in preparing a pitch, contact Dr. Michael Arbitblit at marbitblit@njcu.edu.
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NJCU FOUNDATION
Save The DateNJCU 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. Keep an eye out for honoree announcements coming soon!
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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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