  {"id":4129,"date":"2025-04-11T13:24:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T17:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4129"},"modified":"2025-04-11T13:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T17:24:41","slug":"in-the-know-issue-144","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/04\/11\/in-the-know-issue-144\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know &#8211; Issue 144"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/032125_12196_Cooking-With-Koppell-Jon-Bramnick_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/032125_12196_Cooking-With-Koppell-Jon-Bramnick_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"President Koppell talking with candidate Jon Brammick on the set of Cooking with Koppell\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLqeK-s9BZMDhNWtYoEuxYshlZXMU-Ff73\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking with Koppell: Candidates Edition featuring John Bramnick<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>This election season, President Koppell is giving us a personal look at New Jersey\u2019s gubernatorial candidates beyond the campaign trail\u2014exploring what drove them to public service and their vision for the state\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/College-Emmys.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/College-Emmys.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/04\/07\/montclair-wins-two-student-emmy-awards-for-arizona-stories\/\">School of Communication and Media Wins Two \u2018Student Emmy\u2019 Awards for \u2018Arizona Stories\u2019<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Students were honored with Best in News and Humanitarian Awards by the Television Academy Foundation, highlighting excellence in journalism and storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/Study-Abroad-2025.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/Study-Abroad-2025.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/04\/02\/montclair-students-travel-the-world-for-hands-on-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Students Travel the World for Hands-On Learning<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Students gain global perspectives through faculty-led international trips to Austria, Iceland, Mexico and Panama.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/030525_253_Art__Science_Zebra_Fish-LAROSA.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/030525_253_Art__Science_Zebra_Fish-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/03\/31\/when-art-meets-science-montclair-state-universitys-groundbreaking-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\">When Art Meets Science: A Groundbreaking University Collaboration<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Department of Art and Design in the College of the Arts and the Department of Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics joined forces to create an exhibition that brings neuroscience to life through artistic expression.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Ethics Reporting Platform<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Montclair is committed to the highest ethical standards and expectations of honesty and integrity across our community of faculty, staff and students. A critical piece of this commitment is ensuring that all those employed by the University adhere to the New Jersey State Code of Ethics. We have created this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clearviewconnects.com\/#\/reporter\/submit-report?org=mont&amp;lang=en&amp;vanity=true\" target=\"_blank\">new reporting system<\/a> because it is important for our University community to have the ability to confidentially and comfortably report suspected violations of the State Code of Ethics. All reports will be taken seriously and we thank you for sharing the University\u2019s commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Policy Regarding Romantic Relationships in the Workplace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The University recently implemented a <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/policies\/all-policies\/consensual-romantic-amorous-or-sexual-relationship-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\">new policy<\/a> addressing romantic relationships between employees and students. Employees should familiarize themselves with the policy to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Graduate Certification in Spanish for Health Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Center for Latino Heritage and Spanish Language Excellence (CLaSE) is launching the first of four Certificates in Spanish for the Careers. Beginning in the Fall semester, the Graduate Certificate in Spanish for Health Professionals will offer students the opportunity to enhance their bilingual skills in a professional healthcare setting while advancing their career prospects. This program consists of nine credits in coursework and a three-credit internship, and offers the chance to be completed fully online, allowing students to gain practical experience while developing advanced language proficiency. Please contact Antonella Calarota-Ninman at <a href=\"mailto:calarotaa@montclair.edu\">calarotaa@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Share Your Story or Nominate a Fellow Red Hawk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everyone has a story, and Student Communications wants to share yours! <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/redhawksofmontclairstateu\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\">Red Hawks of 精品成人福利在线 U<\/a> highlights the incredible students, staff, faculty and alumni who make our community special\u2014just like Humans of New York, but right here at Montclair. Interested in being featured? Fill out the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe-YsyQLdME45OftW61A7xCbWamLCW9j-GdfYHhhiL5s-Q0HQ\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\">form<\/a> and schedule a photoshoot with our student photographers. If you would like examples of our photoshoots, view our <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentcommunications.smugmug.com\/search#q=rhoms&amp;i=0\" target=\"_blank\">photo gallery<\/a>. You can also <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScYyIbzpnti5C0NSATjXJ0x7ZcFuVRkeGxB-KoviyFRfKvVFw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">nominate<\/a> someone whose story deserves to be shared.<\/p>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Promoting an Event? Include This Messaging<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nAs a reminder, University events are open to everyone. When promoting events, please be sure to include this messaging on all event listings, flyers and submissions to the weekly Events Digest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nominate a Student for Future Student Affairs Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you know a student with the potential to excel in the field of Student Affairs? Whether it&#8217;s a standout RA, a dynamic student leader from the Rec Center, a dedicated student employee in the Office of Student Belonging or any student in any area or organization who demonstrates exceptional qualities, we want to hear about them! Please <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScDHsLfNtFNWa_gwtpD3lbDf9Ye9NedQOFGmVtj0K2VPuDN6Q\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">nominate them to be a part of the 2025-2026 Future Student Affairs Professionals cohort<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrate Campus Earth Month with the Office of Sustainability and Win Prizes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This April, the Montclair Office of Sustainability is launching a new tradition, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/sustainability\/earth-month-2025\" target=\"_blank\">Campus Earth Month<\/a>. Everyone on campus is invited to participate and compete for prizes like a Nintendo Switch, Yeti Cooler, Go Pro Hero 11, Ninja Blender System, Stanley Tumbler, or $250 Red Hawk Dollars! Participate by collecting code words and earning entries to win prizes. Each code word you collect or action you complete will earn you an entry into the Campus Earth Month giveaway.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Day in the Life<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity Communications and Marketing is always looking for stories to tell and share about our students, faculty and staff.<\/p>\n<p>We are interested in showcasing members of our University community who are doing something noteworthy \u2014 whether in the classroom, through research, internships, jobs, hobbies or unique personal experiences.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know has a compelling story to share, please fill out this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeQHb_3uCFnwb7nI4x0VPFfV5KgC_OZmq8f4UJWyr6rxTY9lQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">form<\/a>. Faculty and staff may also submit on behalf of students who express interest.<\/p>\n<h2>In The News<\/h2>\n<p>(<em>Articles may require a subscription to view<\/em>)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) was featured in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.njspotlightnews.org\/2025\/04\/nj-loses-herd-immunity-against-measles-now-at-greater-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Spotlight<\/a> article talking about the heightened risk of measles outbreaks due to declining vaccination rates in New Jersey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joel Penney<\/strong> (Communication and Media) was cited in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2025\/04\/05\/nx-s1-5351788\/sale-trump-tiktok-china-creators-fatigue\" target=\"_blank\">NPR<\/a> article about how the back-and-forth over TikTok\u2019s future has led to growing frustration and uncertainty among content creators. He was also quoted in this AOL article discussing how music conspiracy theories reflect the public&#8217;s fascination with hidden truths in pop culture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daniel Jean<\/strong> (Special Programs) was featured in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p5X4nvhDFJE\" target=\"_blank\">Iowa Public Radio<\/a> segment talking about the success gap in education and different ways to mend the divide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gabriel Rubin<\/strong> (Justice Studies) was featured in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DIJruZ0KhFp\/?igsh=MWYxNnp6ZTdsM3Z1eQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\">North Jersey News<\/a> reel, defining due process and how it works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Arnaud Kurze<\/strong> (Justice Studies), who was invited to Tokyo International University to present his new publication Justicecraft: Imagining Justice in Times of Conflict in their <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/939607044801804?mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=0FqbbpTdPBzRAV7M&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F15ZzGYXzCo%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#\" target=\"_blank\">Global Dialogue Series<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Monica Taylor<\/strong> (Educational Foundations), who served as a member of the steering committee for the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/educationconference.co\/\" target=\"_blank\">11th Annual International Conference on Education<\/a> in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing a particular focus on equity and inclusion in education.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Jessica Carr<\/strong> (Senior Campus Dietician, Gourmet Dining), who was appointed to NACUFS Chair of <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nacufs.org\/Awards\/NutritionAwards\" target=\"_blank\">Nutrition Awards<\/a> Taskforce, to recognize dining programs nationwide for outstanding nutrition and wellness programs.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>David Kennedy<\/strong> (Professor Emeritus, Educational Foundations), <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.montclair.edu\/iapc_middle_schl_curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\">whose middle-school philosophy novels<\/a> <em>My Name is Myshkin and Dreamers<\/em> were recently reissued as digital downloads by the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGTRtfRxDdJ\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIPKtZppJ6s\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-10-at-3.53.51-PM.png\" alt=\"Instagram screenshot of people celebrating in the College emmys\" width=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And the Emmy goes to\u2026 Montclair! (2x) @Montclair_SCM<br \/>\nOur students just took home TWO \u2018Student Emmy\u00ae\u2019 Awards for their powerful reporting in Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.<\/p>\n<h2>Photo of the Week<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairstateuniversity.smugmug.com\/2025\/040425-Cooking-with-Koppell\/n-3sSSfX\/i-p9RJqnj\/A\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/04\/040425_515_Cooking_with_Koppell-LAROSA.jpg\" alt=\"Two people working on the set of Cooking with Koppell\" width=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Behind the scenes of Cooking With Koppell &#8211; University Photographer: John LaRosa<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Links<\/h2>\n<table class=\"responsive-table\" width=\"945\">\n<thead><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairstateuniversity.smugmug.com\/Student-Communications\/Rocky-and-Roxy-\/n-CXVTvj?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=community_message&amp;utm_content=july_01_2024&amp;utm_campaign=new_rocky\" target=\"_blank\">Approved Mascot Images<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/benefits\/employee-perks\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/u\/1\/d\/1KRvvdvrj5nIjhTMX8-n9QnKV_Pc1hEpoQFDdOOMLkl8\/preview?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_content=june_13_2024&amp;utm_campaign=in_the_know&amp;pli=1#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomfield<\/a><br \/>\nPerks and Discounts<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair-advocate.symplicity.com\/care_report\/index.php\/pid018297?\" target=\"_blank\">CARE Report Form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe8Mcmq9JvwxBs1DRYA_JRn5N3GGwnUiQByUTpHMHH44p9kXg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Request Team Rocky<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/current-employees\/employee-assistance-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/navigate\/early-warning-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Early Warning Program<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSewbqKvTrR1zCAYKbJxzZ6flNAsBwPP8f2EiouO88CzQJl9Dw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Request Pebbles<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/loan-repayment-and-financial-success\/\" target=\"_blank\">Student Loan Repayment Support<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-police\/blue-envelope-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Envelope Program<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ruffm@montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\">Request Deacon<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-center\/lost-and-found\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found Items<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline\" target=\"_blank\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/our-services\/parking-services\/parking-app\/\" target=\"_blank\">Parking Logix App<\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ems@montclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hemorrhage Control and Narcan<br \/>\nKit Training<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Have an item you\u2019d like included in Kudos or Reminders? Want to nominate a staffer for our spotlight? <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/in-the-know-request\/\" target=\"_blank\">Use this form to tell us<\/a>. Read more about our people and programs in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">University News Center<\/a> and in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/category\/in-the-know\/\" target=\"_blank\">back issues of <em>In the Know<\/em><\/a>. And find out what&#8217;s happening on campus in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cooking with Koppell: Candidates Edition featuring John Bramnick This election season, President Koppell is giving us a personal look at New Jersey\u2019s gubernatorial candidates beyond the campaign trail\u2014exploring what drove them to public service and their vision for the state\u2019s future. 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