Welcome to Edition 39 of This Week at NJCU for October 3, 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 October 10, 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.

NOW INCLUDED in this issue are sections highlighting current faculty, staff, student and alumni news and an In Memoriam section to honor those alumni, faculty, staff, or students, who have passed. Share your news with us at communications@njcu.edu.

Regular checkups as early detection can save lives.

Please join us this semester as we host four sessions on Abortion: Health, Rights, and Access. This will be an open dialogue on your rights, resources, and access to abortions and other reproductive justice issues.

We look forward to seeing you.

No Events Scheduled 

HIV/STD Testing
Tuesday, October 4 | 1-4 p.m.
(See Spotlight Events for more information)

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!

Questions? Contact Ginneh Collins: gcollins@njcu.edu or via text 201-603-3064.

#ShopLatino
Wednesday, October 5 | 12 p.m.
(See Spotlight Events for more information)

Hear from a panel of fellow NJCU students about their Summer 2022 internship experiences, how they obtained these internships, and their advice for the internship application process.

Roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. struggle with depression or anxiety — not including the family, friends, and coworkers that are also impacted. National Depression Screening Day is held annually on October 6. It’s important for many reasons. First, it can help people make an informed diagnosis. It also drags depression out of the darkness. And perhaps most important, it can bring help to those that need it.

Depression screening will be done using Depression screening tools.

Abortion: Health, Rights, and Access
Thursday, October 6 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
(See Spotlight Events for more information)

No Events Scheduled 

Join TLC for their World Mental Health Day Workshop. Hosted by NJCU's Counseling Center. Discussing tips and tricks on how to control your emotions. Any questions or concerns email tlc@njcu.edu or call 201-200-2204.

Provides FREE COVID-19 Vaccines
(Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax and J&J/Janssen)
* Vaccines available to anyone 6 months or older 

Current Vaccination Site Days: 
Mondays, 9-12 p.m.
Wednesdays, 1-6 p.m.
Fridays, 1-5 p.m
* Hours may change due to inclement weather & holidays

Visit hudsoncovidvax.org to schedule an appointment & to find more information on additional sites and hours. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Artist Talk: Tuesday, October 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Gothic Lounge, Hepburn Hall Room 202

The Artist's Way consists of two large-scale projected artworks that draw upon the history of poetic structures to generate rules for parsing and sequencing the 16,000 words to form a new visual poem. By re-positioning the meta-language of artists' statements as the art itself, The Artist’s Way aims to create a space to contemplate the role that systems of language play in our engagement with art. 

Curated by Midori Yoshimoto

The exhibition, Extraordinary Still Life, examines the ways in which current artists challenge the traditional genre of still life by representing contemporary subjects or/and using new techniques. Participating artists are Nakeya Brown, Mia Brownell, Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Takashi Horisaki, Phaan Howng, Ashley Lyon, Margaret Murphy, Lina Puerta, Laurie Riccadonna, and Jeremiah Teipen.

Brown Bag Lunch Art Talk on Still Life: Friday, October 14, 12-1:30 p.m.
Visual Arts Building Auditorium (next to the gallery, B08) 

Bring your lunch and listen to talks by three artists (Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Laurie Riccadonna, and Jeremiah Teipen) and art historian (Chris Atkins, Ph.D., Director, Center for Netherlandish Art Museum of Fine Arts, Boston).

*The challenge is to accrue a minimum of 10,000 steps per day most days of the week. The person with the most steps at the end of the contest wins. 

Sign up for the PhysicalActivity Challenge 

T-shirts or water bottles will be awarded to the top 3 participants in each category.

Everyone must present a valid ID to enter the facility. There are no exceptions.

Schedule subject to change depending on practice schedules.

All activities will cease 30 minutes before the building closes to allow everyone to leave the premises and time for cleaning and disinfecting.

Each year, the US State Department's Gilman Scholarship provides financial support to hundreds of students to study overseas. There are two scholarships available. While the deadline for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship had passed, The Gilman Spring 2023 award application will open in mid-August with an application deadline of Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Will you be completing your B.A. or B.S. degree this year in a subject area?

Teach while completing your dual certification program!

Contact: Carol Fleres or Charles Reid Taylor at cfleres@njcu.edu.

The Children’s Learning Center is now enrolling children for the fall semester!

CLC Highlights:

Learn More:
To enroll your child or learn more, call 201-200-3342 or email the CLC at 
njcuclc@njcu.edu.

This fall, getting your textbooks and course materials is becoming more convenient. NJCU has partnered with Barnes & Noble for a pilot program to provide you with all your course materials by the first day of class so that you have everything you need to be successful in your courses right from the start.

Here’s how it works:

How much does it cost?
The First Day Complete program costs $24 per credit that you are registered for. For example, if you are taking 12 credits, you will be billed $288. Most students see an overall average savings of 35%-50% annually for all course materials.

Having all your course materials by the first day of class puts you at a strong advantage to succeed in your classes. The First Day Complete program will help you be prepared. We encourage you to take full advantage of this program and to go to the First Day Complete webpage to learn more. 

If you have questions about the program that are not answered on our webpage, please email the NJCU Bookstore to discuss the pros and cons of the program for you.

Please know that on July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline became “988,” replacing the previous 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) number. Today, “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. By calling or texting 988, you’ll connect with mental health professionals 24/7 that provides confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress. Those experiencing a mental health crisis or those worried about someone who may need crisis support can call this number.

Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline which serves our nation’s Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. For texts, Veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.

These centers are supported by local and state sources as well as the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress.

In today's rapidly changing world, you need more digital skills than ever before to flourish and succeed in your career. The Grow with Google Career Readiness Program offers you interactive learning paths that will help you build digital and practical skills needed to thrive in internships or post-college employment. The Career Success Lab at NJCU is excited to offer you this digital tool to excel in your future endeavors. Resume writing, interview techniques, networking tips and how to succeed in a new job, are but a few lessons you can use.

Why Digital Skills Training?
Digital literacy, problem-solving, and creative skills are essential for current and future jobs. Yet, among 18- to 25-year-olds, less than half (44%) believe their education system is preparing them with the skills they need to enter the workforce. We at Grow with Google have a responsibility to ensure that the young people we serve can gain the skills required for the workplace. Then, they can move toward their bright and successful futures knowing they are well-prepared.

Read more about the partnership between NJCU and Google in NJCU News.

For more information call 201-200-3587 or email communitycenter@njcu.edu.

Career Services at NJCU is excited to bring you the following events for the month of October.

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.

Every other Tuesday from September 27 through December 6

Join Dr. Jacob Zumoff in the discussion of Afro-Caribbean Immigrants and the Making of the Panama Labor Movement!

Celebrate your Hispanic pride!

Join us for our closing ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month with Music and Dancing performances.

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 benefiting the future of NJCU Athletics.

Space is limited. There are still some space available but register today before they're sold out.

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.

NJ SNAP will have a representative available on campus to help fill out your application.

Dr. Donna Breault, Dean of the Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education, has been named Acting Provost and Senior Vice President, effective October 4. | Read more

Dr. Ron Hurley ’00, ’09 M.S., ’15 D. Sc., the Associate Vice President of Public Safety at NJCU and a member of the Alumni Association Advisory Board, was part of a panel of federal, state, county and local law enforcement officials who spent three hours on August 18 at NJCU @ Monmouth at Squier Hall during a security and preparedness discussion aimed at educating
community members and businesses on active threat environments. | Read more

Junior captain Nico Teynie of the NJCU men's tennis team had a historic weekend for the Gothic Knights at the 2022 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division III Northeast Regional Championships, finishing as the runner-up at the regional championship in Madison, N.J. As a regional finalist, he has secured a spot in the ITA Cup, which will be hosted by Berry College in Rome, Ga., from October 12-15. | Read more

Do you have news to share? Email communications@njcu.edu

Masatora Goya (MM’07) has been selected as the winner of the 2022 American Prize in Composition, in the professional instrumental chamber music division, with the piece “MANAS” for shakuhachi, cello, and piano (2020).

Born in Malaysia and growing up in Japan, Masatora spent his teenage years chasing a rugby ball and studying sociology. He eventually turned to performing arts and relocated to the US in order to pursue his creative calling. Trained as a vocal performer first, Masatora explores the musical landscape of drama, space, and emotion where hidden memories and indescribable feelings inhabit. Described as a “composer of cultural crossroads” by American Composers Forum, his unique eclecticism has attracted many musicians performing in nontraditional chamber ensembles, as well as visual artists and filmmakers. His music has been performed in North and South Americas, Germany, and Japan. Masatora formerly served as assistant director of Vox Novus Composer’s Voice, and currently teaches at Five Towns College and serves as resident composer at Kadoma Film Commission in Osaka, Japan.  

The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation's most comprehensive series of contests in the performing arts. The American Prize is unique in scope and structure, designed to recognize and reward the best performing artists, directors, ensembles and composers in the United States at professional, college/university, community and high school levels, based on submitted recordings. Now in its 12th year, The American Prize has awarded more than $100,000 since its founding and is offered annually in many areas of the performing arts.

Dr. Kerry Magro ’19 Ed.D. (Ed Tech Leadership), has recently published a new book — Autistics on Autism: Stories You Need to Hear About What Helped Them While Growing Up and Pursuing Their Dreams. Originally released in February 2022, it is currently the #1 Best Seller on Amazon in Autism & Asperger's Syndrome. Dr. Magro is an internationally-renowned author, speaker, and thought-leader on autism. He has appeared on national and international broadcasts from CBS, NBC, and CNN. This book is about the triumph of the human spirit, filled with amazing stories of people breaking barriers.

David Donnarumma ’89 has been promoted to Department Chief of the Hudson Regional Fire
and Rescue (NHRFR). Chief Donnarumma joined the organization in 1992 and worked his way
up the ranks, eventually becoming a Battalion Chief in 2007 and a Deputy Chief in 2012. He
attended North Bergen High School and graduated from then-Jersey City State College with a
B.S. in Marketing. Chief Donnarumma's brother Michael served in the Department for 32 years
before recently retiring and achieving the rank of Fire Captain. | Read more

Louise Rittberg '85 (B.A. in Biology) was recognized by the Town of Secaucus with a resolution at its September 27 council meeting for years of service to her community as a municipal employee and staffer at the Secaucus Home News. | Read more

Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe, '37, for whom the College of Education was dedicated in 2007, following her death in 2004, will have a reading garden named in her honor in her hometown of Cranford, N.J. | Read more

Do you have news to share? Email communications@njcu.edu

Vita Tina' Morelli, `70, of San Diego, Calif. passed away on September 14, 2022, at the age of 73. She earned a B.A. in Special Education. | Obituary

KimAnh Nguyen of Lafayette, N.J., formerly of Vietnam, passed away on September 2, 2022, at the age of 87. She earned a teaching certification from Jersey City State College after coming to the United States in 1989. | Obituary

If you would like to submit information for the In Memoriam section, please contact: communications@njcu.edu

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.