Welcome to Edition 19 of This Week at NJCU for May 16, 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 23, 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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THE CENTER for the ARTS
The Latehomecomer
Wednesday, May 18 | 10 a.m.
Virtual Event with a filmed performance and live post-show talkback
Literature to Life stage presentation of The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoi by Kao Kalia Yang
- Performed by Gaosong Heu
- Adapted by Aurea Tomeski & Elise Thoron
- Directed by Elise Thoron
Based on the novel The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia Yang, 2008, published by Coffee House Press
The story follows her journey from a quiet, reticent student struggling to speak English while facing racial discrimination, to a self-empowered young woman claiming her voice to tell the untold story of her people Appropriate for elementary, middle, high school, and college ages. Study guide available upon request.
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NJCU CAREER SERVICES
New York Red Bulls Career Night
Wednesday, May 18 | 7:30 p.m.
Red Bull Arena 600 Cape May St. Harrison, N.J. 07029
The NJCU School of Business and Athletics Department are partnering with the New York Red
Bulls to provide students with a chance to meet with the local soccer franchise’s industry
professionals! This will be a great opportunity for Sports Managemen majors and anyone who has an interest in working in professional sports.
Tickets cost $25 and will include:
- Admissions to game vs. Chicago Fire
- Meet and Greet with sports industry professionals
- New York Red Bulls Scarf
- Voucher to tour the facility on a non-game day
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THE LEE HAGAN AFRICANA STUDIES CENTER
Harlem Field Trip May 16 | 10 a.m.
Meeting Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center
The Harlem Trip will take place on Monday, May 16. The meeting location will be in front of the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center (JMAC) at 10 a.m. It will include a trip to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
Special Education Office Hours (Graduate Programs)
May 16 | 4-5 p.m.
via Zoom
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. On May 16, hours will be from 4 - 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
May 16 | 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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SKY CAMPUS WELLNESS
Faculty Wellness Wednesday
May 18 | 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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COMPUTER SCIENCE
Virtual Computer Science Graduation Celebration
May 20 | 1 p.m.
Via Zoom
Attention Computer Science Students: The Computer Science Department invites you to a Virtual Computer Science Graduation Celebration!
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LATIN AMERICAN, CARIBBEAN, AND LATINO STUDIES
Class of 2022
2nd Annual Pa'Lante Graduation Ceremony for Hispanic/Latinx Students
May 20 | 4-6 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Lobby
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MUSIC, DANCE, AND THEATRE
An Opera Double Bill
May 20 | 7:30 p.m.
West Side Theatre
285 West Side Avenue
Jersey City, N.J.
Love and comedy are on trial as NJCU’s Music, Dance and Theatre Department presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s one-act comedy “Trial by Jury” and excerpts from Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffman". Directed by Dr. Robert Prowse. Music direction by David Maiullo. The cast features NJCU students and alumni.
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MUSIC, DANCE, AND THEATRE
An Opera Double Bill
May 21 | 7:30 p.m.
West Side Theatre
285 West Side Avenue
Jersey City, N.J.
Love and comedy are on trial as NJCU’s Music, Dance and Theatre Department presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s one-act comedy “Trial by Jury” and excerpts from Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffman". Directed by Dr. Robert Prowse. Music direction by David Maiullo. The cast features NJCU students and alumni.
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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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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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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.
2022 Honorees:
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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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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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