The first session of the Fall 2023 semester of Campus Conversations, NJCU's community-wide town hall, will be held in a hybrid format. Come out and have your questions answered by NJCU Interim President Andrés Acebo and the senior leadership team.

In-person attendees will be able to ask questions live. Those attendees attending via remote format must submit their questions in advance by emailing communications@njcu.edu. If attending remotely via Zoom, please register using the link below. You must have an NJCU email address to register for remote attendance.

Please join us on Tuesday, October 24 as NJCU, in partnership with the Hudson County Building Trades, presents a job fair that is open to all Hudson County Residents. Learn about job opportunities that might be right for you!

Please join us on October 25th for a Career Panel featuring seven executives from Crum & Forster! Crum & Forster, a leading national property, casualty, and accident & health insurer headquartered in Morristown, N.J., has established the Crum & Forster Scholarship in partnership with NJCU through the NJCU Foundation. The Scholarship – designed to reach a diverse range of NJCU students - underscores C&F’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce within the insurance industry and its firm belief in the value of equitable opportunities for all.

In addition to financial support, Scholarship recipients will be eligible for a 12-week paid internship. The internship will include mentorship from senior leaders, access to networking, and career resources.

Join us to learn more about the Crum & Forster Scholarship and their internship opportunities. You will also have a chance to meet one-on-one with these executives.

NJCU's Digital Ethnic Futures Consortium (DEFCon) is extending an invitation to full-time and part-time faculty, as well as graduate students, to apply for a hybrid training and mentorship program. This program aims to assist four faculty members and one graduate student in integrating spatial literacy, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or spatial analysis into their classroom lectures or research projects. The mentorship program is scheduled to run from November 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024.

Applications will close on Monday, October 23. For more information, interested participants can visit https://tinyurl.com/j8s4yyd8.

This program is supported by the Digital Ethnic Futures Consortium (DEFCon) at NJCU.

Deadline to Apply for Mentorship Program in Spatial Literacy and Analysis with Dr. Virginia Ochoa-Winemiller
Monday, October 23

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Resume Clinic Series
Monday, October 30 | 2-3 p.m.

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NJCU Job Fair with the Hudson County Building Trades
Tuesday, October 24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a positive impact in school healthcare settings? NJCU invites you to a virtual event where you can learn about our specialized graduate nursing programs. Whether you're a current nurse looking to specialize or embark on a new career path, NJCU's graduate nursing programs offer the right educational foundation.

Questions? Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@njcu.edu or via text at (551) 214-1181.

We look forward to helping you shape your nursing career! 

Fall Health Initiative
Every Wednesday | 12-3 p.m.

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Crum & Forster Career Panel Event
Wednesday, October 25 | 1-3 p.m.

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The Cybersecurity Club
Every Wednesday | 1-3 p.m.

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NJCU LHS Fall 2023 Learning Labs
Digital Communication 101
Wednesday, October 25 | 2-3 p.m.

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NJCU Campus Conversations
Wednesday, October 25 | 3-4 p.m.

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Join us for the most important women's soccer game at NJCU in more than a decade! If the Gothic Knights (6-6-4, 2-3-3 NJAC, 9 points) defeat or tie Rutgers-Newark (7-10, 3-5 NJAC, 9 points), NJCU will clinch a postseason berth in the six-team tournament for the first time since 2011! Please come out and support the NJCU women's soccer team!

“We are the United States women and we stand stronger when we stand together.” - Marjorie J. Spruill

Join us for TLC’s Women Power! An open room and safe space for femme identifying students. For questions or concerns, please contact our office at tlc@njcu.edu or call 201-200-2204.

Our Multicultural Educational Leadership Virtual Information Session is your gateway to exploring a range of programs designed to empower aspiring educators and administrators. Whether you're interested in urban education, bilingual/bicultural education, or ESL certification, NJCU has the perfect program to help you achieve your goals.

Questions? Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@njcu.edu or via text at (551) 214-1181.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Ready to explore the future and embark on a journey into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)? NJCU offers cutting-edge degree programs that prepare you for success in the fastest-growing industries of our time.

Questions? Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@njcu.edu or via text at (551) 214-1181.

We look forward to helping you shape your future in STEM! 

TIAA visits NJCU
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

See Continuing Events for more information.

STD/HIV Testing
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Survivors Support Group
Every Thursday | 1-3 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Room 129

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Featuring Francis Bogaert on Trombone, and Courtois Artist and Christophe Drelicch on Marimba.

No events scheduled.

Join us in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Jersey City Medical Center will offer free mammograms for underinsured and uninsured people. This event is open for NJCU students and staff members.

No events scheduled.

Attention, Psychology Enthusiasts:

Are you prepared to embark on a voyage of personal and professional development? We extend a cordial invitation to you to participate in an exclusive Open House, graciously hosted by the co-advisors of the Psi Chi Chapter and the Psychology Society!

What's in store for you?

This event is organized by Dr. Peri Yuksel and Dr. Wei Zhang, who serve as co-advisors for the NJCU Chapter of Psi Chi and the Psychology Society within NJCU's Department of Psychology.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and engage with our special speaker and graduate student Hafsa Dawood, former NJCU Chapter of Psi Chi undergraduate student president and current graduate officer to the NJCU Chapter of Psi Chi. This event is organized by Dr. Peri Yuksel, Associate Professor of Psychology, and open to all community members. Feel free to invite your friends and colleagues. We look forward to your presence at this enriching discussion.

Chaired by Dr. Peri Yuksel, co-advisor to the NJCU Chapter of Psi Chi and Psychology Society within NJCU's Department of Psychology. For more information, please contact Peri Yuksel at PYuksel@njcu.edu.

Curated by Atim Annette Oton of Calabar Gallery, the exhibition explores wide-ranging art making processes, distinctive cultural roots, issues of language, and identity in Latin American art. From installation, painting to photography, this two-gallery exhibition presents the multiplicity of artistic voices from 20 emerging and established artists from the Jersey City and New York Metropolitan area.

Artists in the exhibition are: Alexandra Alvarez, Ray Arcadio, Natali Bravo-Barbee, Vanezza Cruz, Giannina Gutierrez, Jacqueline Herranz-Brooks, Tenjin Ikeda, Sonia Lerebours, Kandy G. Lopez, Maria Lupiañez, Cesar Melgar, Katherine Miranda, Josué Morales Urbina, Felix Morelo, Dayani Munoz, Estrella Munoz, Slyvia Padillia, Ann Tirado, Melissa Ulto and João (Juno) Zago.

On view in both NJCU Visual Arts and Lemmerman Galleries.

JCAST hours: October 14, 12 - 6 p.m.

Panel Discussion on Gender, Image, and Symbolism in Latin American Art
Tuesday, November 7 | 5-6:45 p.m.
Visual Arts Building Auditorium (B08)

This exhibition is part of NJCU's Hispanic Heritage Month events calendar and is supported by the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies.

No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Joe Del Grande can help you create a plan for your goals. This service comes at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

Learn how to create a professional and standout resume alongside peers and NJCU's Career Coach. Learn the basics, how to format, and have it reviewed so you are ready for success!

Regular checkups as early detection can save lives.

Join the Cybersecurity Club and become a guardian of the digital realm!

For more information email securitystudies@njcu.edu.

Open to all! Get free blood pressure checks and BMI assessments. No insurance info required.

The group will meet on Thursdays from 3:00-4:30 p.m. The group is open to individuals directly or indirectly impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and harassment. All are welcome to attend.

If you have any accessibility concerns, please email Danielle Bachant at dbachant@njcu.edu or Venida Rodman at vrodman@njcu.edu. This event is sponsored by NJCU's Counseling Center and Speicher-Rubin Women's Center for Equity and Diversity.

NJCU LHS is a comprehensive program aimed at providing students with leadership development, training, education, and community engagement opportunities. NJCU LHS collaborates with other NJCU partners to enhance skill development, facilitate co-curricular learning, and promote culturally responsive teaching.

All Fall 2023 Learning Labs are conducted virtually through Zoom, with registration links available on our learning platform, Mighty Networks.

Digital Communication 101
Wednesday, October 25 | 2-3 p.m.

Leadership 101
Wednesday, November 1 | 2-3 p.m.

Professional Etiquette
Wednesday, November 8 | 2-3 p.m.

Communication 101
Tuesday, November 28 | 2-3 p.m.

Leading with Authenticity and Integrity
Wednesday, December 6 | 2-3 p.m.

The Children's Learning Center will continue its tradition of a Halloween Parade in Hepburn Hall! The parade of trick or treaters will start on the third floor and progress through each floor as the children visit each office in Hepburn.

Trick or Treat! Join the TLC family in celebrating Halloween with a movie screening. For more information, please call 201-200-2204 or email tlc@njcu.edu. We hope to see you there!

Join our Train-the-Trainer Program event and become a Reproductive Healthcare Ambassador. Encourage Latinas to discuss reproductive rights, combat abortion stigma, understand policy, and advocate for affordable healthcare. Free general admission tickets; reserve yours on Eventbrite.

This program is sponsored by Latina Civic Foundation and the Latino Action Network Foundation, with a generous grant from Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New Jersey.

João (Juno) Zago
A Day's Work, 2015, artist's clothes and thread on canvas. 65x50 inches.

Curator Atim Annette Oton of Calabar Gallery will moderate the second panel discussion in connection with the exhibition, 'Latin American Artists: Dreams and Possibilities,' currently on display at NJCU Galleries until November 15. The featured artist presenters include Natali Bravo-Barbee (Argentina/New York), Vanezza Cruz (Dominican Republic/New York), Ray Arcadio '90 (Dominican Republic/New Jersey; NJCU alum), and João (Juno) Zago (Brazil/Newark, N.J.).

Free and Open to the Public

The NJCU Symphony of Winds and Percussion, under the direction of Patrick J. Burns, will present 'The Beauty of Peace,' a concert series featuring classic and contemporary wind band music. The performances will take place in Ridgewood, N.J. and Kearny, N.J., and on campus at the Margaret Williams Theatre.

The program will showcase H. Owen Reed's groundbreaking experimental composition, 'Spiritual' (1947), inspired by his impressions of worship music in African-American churches. This piece is also noteworthy for its incorporation of bebop style into concert band music. Additionally, the program will include Yukiko Nishimura's lush and lyrical 'Star Ship' (2003), based on an ancient Japanese legend of two lovers who meet only once a year, and Alfred Reed's epic work, 'To Rejoice in the Beauty of Peace' (1983).

Attend this info session to learn how you can kick-start your career in tech or business through the FDM Career Development Program!

Test taking can be stressful and studying... NOT FUN! Does studying even help?! In this workshop, participants will explore various study techniques and discover how to optimize the effectiveness of their study efforts. Additionally, strategies for managing stress and overcoming test anxiety will be covered. All of this will be provided well in advance of your final exams.

For more information contact Andrea Squillante-Golden via email at asquillantegolden@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.