The Community Center offers a number of resources to support students in their own lives as well as to help them help others through community engagement. This newsletter provides the latest news and updates from the Center.
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How to Help Kids Handle Holiday Disappointment
This year has been difficult to say the least. With the holidays approaching – and the challenges and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing – you may be wondering how to help your child cope with the disappointment of things being different this year. To learn more, visit this page.
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Center for Disease Control (CDC) Recommendations
for 2020 Holiday Celebrations
The CDC recently released safety guidelines for holiday celebrations. While they do not recommend being indoors or hosting large gatherings they do provide ways in which you and your family and friends can stay as safe as possible during the holiday season. For additional information, visit this website.
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Creating New
Holiday Traditions
Like most things this year, the holiday season will be marked by the coronavirus pandemic but think of this year as an opportunity to start new traditions and think creatively. Learn how to recreate what you’re used to doing in a way that’s safer during the pandemic but still allows you to create special memories. To learn more, visit this page.
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NJCU Community
Youth Programs
The Department of Professional Education and Lifelong Learning (PELL) offers the Kids on Campus Program that fosters academic and personal enrichment for children in grades 1-12. We provide academic courses and life skills designed to assist your child succeed inside and outside of the classroom while our Community Music School offers voice and instrument lessons. To learn more, visit this page.
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NJCU’s COVID-19
Student Resources
In order to assist our NJCU community members during this time, we have compiled resources and services for you. If you are a student in need, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Dean of Students Office, we will be happy to help you. For more information, please visit this page.
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NJCU’s Children’s Learning Center
At NJCU, it's not just college students receiving an affordable world-class education—young children of University students, alumni, and employees receive the same at the University's fully licensed and accredited Children's Learning Center (CLC). The center consists of a Preschool and Pre-K classroom as well as drop-in childcare services—all at an extremely competitive
cost to parents.
*Eligible student parents will receive a 50% discount towards their child care tuition at the Children’s Learning Center. Applicants will be selected based on need and space availability. For further information, learn more.
Contact information: Email: njcuclc@njcu.edu • Phone: 201-200-3342
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NJCU’s Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity
The Speicher-Rubin Women's Center for Equity and Diversity focuses on sponsoring programming that shines a light on typically marginalized populations, like the LGBTQ community, people of color, and uniquely abled people, among many others. We aim to provide an open and welcoming space where all can feel like their voices are being heard and where they receive the resources they need. While the Speicher-Rubin Women’s Center for Equity and Diversity is not offering walk-in or face-to-face meetings, our staff is happy to assist you virtually. For further information, learn more.
Contact information: Email: njcuwomenscenter@njcu.edu • Phone: 201-588-5353
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Local Help at Palisades Family Success Center
A community gathering place and safe haven, the Palisades Family Success Center provides free support, referrals, activities, and life skills workshops to families in Hudson County, New Jersey. They also offer a myriad of programs and activities that support and strengthen the family. They offer bilingual Family Partners that can assist families with identifying their needs and goals. For further information, learn more.
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13th Annual Project
Warm Winter Drive
The NJCU Center for Community Engagement has launched the 13th Annual Project Warm Coat Drive. We encourage the university community to donate new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and new socks to others in need.
The drive will run throughout the month of November and will benefit numerous local organizations. During past winter drives, we have provided coats for local homeless shelters, Women Rising, The York Street Project and to Jersey City public school children, among others. Dates: November 1-30, 2020Site: Michael B. Gilligan Student Union, Room 109
When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, please contact Rob Quinones at 201-200-3585 or email rquinones@njcu.edu.
We are In This Together.
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Smokey Mac and Cheese
A Thanksgiving Side Dish all Kids Will Love
Ingredients:
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dry rigatoni
4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 shakes of your favorite hot sauce, optional
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces Gouda, shredded
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated pecorino
1/2 cup sliced scallions, optional
Crispy chopped bacon Optional
Directions
- Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degree
- Lightly butter a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dis
- Combine the cream, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce in a sautee pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the cream mixture is reduced by half and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese and Gouda until fully melted. Stir in the cooked pasta and continue to mix until fully combined and add to your cast iron skillet or baking dish
- Stir together the panko, pecorino and scallions in a separate bowl. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the mac and cheese. Bake in a 400 degree oven until golden brown and bubbly, about 5-7 minutes. Add crispy chopped bacon and enjoy!
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