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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NJCU Commencement Ceremony Information
Congratulations Graduates!
NJCU’s Commencement ceremony will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Updates regarding these events will be posted and relayed as state guidance is released.
In order to receive your cap and gown on time for graduation, please log on to the website below as soon as possible to ensure delivery of your regalia in the correct size! Your items will be shipped to the address that you provide. Once your items have shipped, you will receive a FedEx tracking number. ALL REGALIA MUST BE ORDERED NO LATER THAN MAY 18, 2021.
ORDER YOUR GRADUATION REGALIA HERE
- Bachelor Degree Candidates: Your items are yours to keep!
- Master Degree Candidates: Your gown and your hood are custom rental items. You may keep your cap and tassel. For your convenience you will be provided with a pre-paid return label. You MUST return rental regalia postmarked by July 15, 2021 to ensure delivery of your diploma and not be charged for the rental.
- Doctoral Degree Candidates: Your gown, tam and hood are custom rental items. You may keep your tassel. For your convenience, you will be provided with a pre-paid return label. You MUST return rental regalia postmarked by July 15, 2021 to ensure delivery of your diploma and not be charged for the rental.
Questions? Please contact our Herff Jones Representative:
Yona Benyamini
Herff Jones College Division Representative
Office: 845-440-1116
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TalkCampus: Mental Health Support Service App
In response to COVID-19 and the many stressors of being a college student, we are pleased to announce that NJCU has partnered with TalkCampus. This new mental health support service app became available to students beginning on Monday, April 26.
TalkCampus is a free app where you can talk with other students from around the world about a wide range of mental health concerns. It is based on peer support; you can use it if you need help yourself or go on and support others. The platform is safe and moderated by trained clinicians and is designed as an extra support system available 24/7. TalkCampus isn’t a replacement for counseling or professional support. However, it is a great place to start talking and gain support and validation and help you feel that you’re not alone. TalkCampus is anonymous. Our staff at NJCU do not run it, and we will not be able to see if you are using it, although information about our support services will be provided.
You can download TalkCampus directly from the App Store or Google Play, or you can download it from this link.
Once you have downloaded the app, your student email address will give you free access.
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Summer Housing
Apply for 2021 housing TODAY!
Summer and Fall applications are available
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Children's Learning Center Summer Programs
Here are the summer dates:
- Summer 1- May 17 - June 1
- Summer 2- June 14 - July 9
- Summer 3- July 12 - August 12
CLC Highlights
- Clean and safe environment
- Individualized curriculum
- NAEYC accredited program
- Highly qualified and experienced staff
- Accepting children 2.5-6 years old for Summer Programs and 2.5-5 for the Fall Semester
- For summer and fall hours, please contact the center
- The center also has Childcare Tuition Assistance available for PELL-Eligible student-parents. NJCU students with children between the ages 2.5-5 can enroll at the center and receive 50% off of their childcare tuition as long as they are enrolled in classes and are PELL-eligible.
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NJCU Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers confidential mental health services, delivered by experienced professionals, to currently enrolled NJCU students. Whether you're grappling with anxiety or depression, facing challenges in your relationships, struggling with self-esteem, stressed by family issues, coping with grief, concerned about identity, having difficulty managing anger, or are having problems with concentration, motivation, or procrastination, we're here to help. We look forward to helping you enhance your emotional well-being and achieve your goals!
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The Gothic Rack
The Gothic Rack provides all students access to new and gently used professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events and the workplace. The goal of the Gothic Rack is to remove financial barriers that may prevent students with the highest need from looking and feeling their best during internship and job search process. Dressing appropriately for an interview, career fair, or networking event is key to boosting your confidence and helping you make a great first impression.
The Gothic Rack is located in GSUB 211 and is open Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. For appointments and more information email communitycenter@njcu.edu.
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Summer Camps at NJCU
The NJCU Summer Camps are geared towards offering a rewarding experience for your child. The camp features indoor and outdoor facilities, including an indoor pool, three (3) hardwood courts, an outdoor athletic complex with collegiate regulation size soccer, softball, and baseball fields, and private locker rooms. Our goal is to create a safe and fun atmosphere for our neighborhood children where they can play, learn, and grow. We offer exciting activities such as swimming, team sports, arts and crafts, and relay/obstacle courses. Our staff is highly experienced, enthusiastic, and excited to educate your child on the importance of staying active!
Summer Camp 2021
Start Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Extended Care Hours: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Session 1: June 28 - July 9
- Session 2: July 12 - July 23
- Session 3: July 26 - August 6
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Gothic Knight Food Pantry
Hungry? At NJCU, we hear you and we’re here to help. We’re here to help you graduate and create an outstanding campus community. We want you to be fed. We’ve created the Gothic Knight Food Pantry (GKFP) to address food insecurity. Food insecurity has increasingly become an issue on college and university campuses and can pose a significant barrier to student success. The GKFP remains open all year long. For more information, visit the GKFP page.
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What's Going on at NJCU's Harborside Campus
Check out the amazing new Ziggy right outside the Harborside entrance on Hudson Street! Designed by NYC based architecture studio, Hou de Sousa, this kaleidoscopic structure is comprised of 24,000 feet of iridescent cord. The installation glows as it grows dark; shifting patterns, color and light, creating a whole new experience for those who stop by to take in its beauty. Share your photos with us on social #ZiggyHarborside!
Calendar of Events
Drive-In Movies
Date: Friday, May 14, 2021
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: 107 Morgan Street Parking Lot
Details: Join us for a socially distanced drive-in movie night featuring Frozen II! The event is $20 and open to the public. Hosted in collaboration with Exchange Place Alliance. Click here for tickets.
Weekly Summer Series - JC Families
Date: Every Monday, starting May 24
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Hudson Street (outside District Kitchen)
Details: Join us every Monday evening for a rotating series of family-friendly events that will include magic shows, puppet shows, music, and more. Events are free to attend.
JC Local Market
Date: Every Tuesday, starting May 25
Time: 3-7 p.m.
Location: Hudson Street (outside District Kitchen)
Details: Stop by our new, weekly market at Harborside – perfect for grabbing fresh produce on the way home from work. Expect a delicious variety of artisanal items, plus jewelry and more!
Outdoor Yoga Jam
Date: Every Wednesday, starting May 26
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Hudson Street (outside District Kitchen)
Details: Nearby studio, Asana Soul Practice, will be hosting a weekly yoga practice with a DJ. Free to attend.
Harborside Street Jamz
Date: Every Thursday, starting May 27
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Hudson Street (outside District Kitchen)
Details: We're bringing back live music! Join us for weekly performances featuring an array of different genres from local artists. Free to attend and open to the public.
Smorgasburg Food Festivals
Date: Every Saturday, starting May 29
Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Urby Lot
Details: Smorgasburg is bringing its incredible foodie expertise to Jersey City! All COVID-19 protocols will be enforced in order to launch a safe program for our community. Free to attend. Guests may be required to pre-register to attend, stay tuned!
Mozart for Munchkins
Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Hudson Street (outside District Kitchen)
Details: Kick-off the weekend with a concert for the little ones. The concert includes a meet and greet with the performer, plus goodie bags and fun for kids. Free to attend. Registration link to follow.
Local Flavors
District Kitchen - Updates!
Our vendors are eager to see you all again! We hope you continue to support your local favorites as they work diligently to serve us the best of the best. The below businesses will be operating in the coming weeks:
- Modcup
- Belgian Plate
- Baonanas
- Ani Ramen
- Angry Archies
- Salt + Seed
- Tidal Poke
- Little Sushi Shop
- Canteen To Go
Please check with respective business social media pages for latest hours of operation.
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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
1 c. unsalted butter
1 c. crunchy peanut butter
1 c. white sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Directions
- Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.
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