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From tailgating and athletic events to a street fair and family and alumni gatherings, Homecoming was a hit! Check out our photo gallery.

Montclair Students Call Bloomfield Campus Home

200 students were offered the opportunity to reside on the Bloomfield campus after Montclair housing reached full capacity; more than 50 students moved in.

University Names Kieran Barrett Chief of Police

Barrett has served in the University Police Department for 25 years, most recently as Interim Police Chief.

In the News

• Jason Williams (Justice Studies) is quoted in about residency requirements for police officers and in about the city of Paterson’s backlog of unresolved internal affairs complaints.
• Yasemin Besen-Cassino (Sociology) had about household gender roles cited in an article posted to .
• Tarika Daftary Kapur (Justice Studies) is quoted in about a case that could have expanded sentencing restrictions for juveniles to some young adults.
• Brigid Harrison (Political Science and Law) about Rep. Andy Kim’s announcement of plans to challenge New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez.
• Matthew Aardema (Biology) is quoted in about the spotted lanternfly.
• President Koppell, Annabella Poland (Communication and Media) and the WMSC-FM radio team for the station’s participation in the 13th annual World College Radio Day today. WMSC has 35 hours of special programming scheduled for the occasion, including spins from Dr. K’s Vinyl Fantasy Funhouse.

Upcoming Events

• The 41st Annual Law School Admissions Day will take place Wednesday, October 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the University Hall Conference Center. The event will feature more than 35 law school representatives, educational workshops and resources. Refreshments will be served. .
• Interested in grad school? Graduate Admissions will hold the on Sunday, October 22. You will hear directly from faculty to learn more about our 200+ graduate programs and certifications.

Your Input Needed

University Communications and Marketing invites staff to participate in two new initiatives:

• The Website Overhaul Project. Two Web Overhaul Project town hall sessions will take place next week October 9 and 10. Participants can attend in person or via zoom. .
• Internal Communications Project. Staff and faculty are invited to participate in focus groups and individual interviews to share thoughts and insights on current communication channels specific to employee communications. If interested, . For more information about the project, contact Internal Communications Editor Brittany John at johnbr@montclair.edu.

Reminders

• University Employees are encouraged to enroll with Rave Mobile safety to stay aware of emergency alerts and other vital information. Enroll here.
• Make an appointment today to reserve a flu shot at the campus flu clinics this fall. Walk-ins are welcome while supplies last.
• EMS has installed hemorrhage/bleeding control kits and Narcan in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets on campus and is offering training sessions on how to use the hemorrhage control and Narcan kits. If you or your department would like to participate in these training sessions, contact EMS at 973-655-7836 or ems@montclair.edu.
• Did you know the Center for Writing Excellence is open to all University employees? The center provides free, confidential appointments for feedback on all types of writing including professional documents, emails, memos and improving general writing skills. In-person and online appointments are available.
• Mindfulness Meditation is held every Monday online, 12-12:30 p.m. and open to all with an interest in learning about meditation and developing mindfulness. .
• The ��Ʒ���˸������� University Center for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is in the running for the Suburban Essex Readers’ Choice Awards Best of Essex 2023. .
• Spaces are still available for Campus Recreation’s Learn to Swim program for ages 5-18. .
• Visit the for ongoing volunteer opportunities through the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Faculty and staff are eligible to purchase the new and receive $50 flex dollars each semester. The plan can be used at all campus dining venues, vending machines and convenience stores. Pay by payroll deduction, cash, check or credit card.
• Land on a broken link or dead end on montclair.edu? Report your experience here.
• The new University Calendar is here. Powered by the University’s room booking system, 25Live, all event listings should be entered here. Still need training? .

Support

• The Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential support services for University employees and their families – including locating resources for substance abuse, mental health and self-help. For more information, see the attached CONCERN brochure.
• Worried about a student’s well-being? Please fill out a to connect students to support and resources. Faculty and advisors can complete an alert via Navigate for academic concerns.
• If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988, the new nationwide for free, confidential support, 24/7.

Kudos

• To Dawn Meza Soufleris (Student Development and Campus Life), who was one of 25 vice presidents selected to participate in the .
• To Claudio Alejo (Center for Student Involvement), who was featured in the September 2023 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators newsletter as their first Latinx Student Affairs Professional Spotlight.
• To Jim Anderson (Financial Aid), who was elected to the for the November 2023 – October 2026 term.
• To Sarah Ghoshal (Writing Studies), whose poem Four Days Later has been nominated for .
• To Christopher Kaczmarek (Art and Design), who presented a talk called, “The Role of Haptic Walking in Creating Geographies of the Mind” at a conference in Greece.

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