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Introducing the University Collaborative for Inclusive Excellence<\/a><\/h2>\n

This dynamic new initiative is aimed at fostering a welcoming, fair and inclusive campus environment for all. The Collaborative represents a new chapter in the University\u2019s commitment to encourage a more connected campus community.<\/p>\n

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How One Montclair Student is Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Unlock the Mysteries of the Universe<\/a><\/h2>\n

Joseph David Quinn-Vitabile, a 2025 Goldwater Scholar, credits physics professor Shaon Ghosh for mentorship that helped fuel his research and success<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Cooking with Koppell: Candidates Edition featuring Mikie Sherrill<\/a><\/h2>\n

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><\/div>\n

Updates<\/h2>\n

New Catering Punchout Process is Now Live in Workday<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dining Services is pleased to announce a new streamlined process for placing catering orders and paying for catering services on the Montclair Campus. All new orders for Montclair campus catering must be requisitioned and paid through the Workday catering punch-out process. Enjoy an automated end-to-end process from placing the initial catering order to issuing payment after the event. Requisitioners can also access E-Cater \u201cRequested For\u201d orders (orders placed by others directly in E-Cater), which will allow requisitioners to skip creating the catering order, and move right to the Check Out process. This punch-out process enables e-invoicing, so catering invoices are transmitted directly into Workday. For Bloomfield Campus catering orders, please follow the normal requisition lifecycle process. Please review the catering punch-out job aid<\/a> which can be accessed at any time on both the Dining Services<\/a> website and the Procurement website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reminders<\/h2>\n

Summer Friday 2025 Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summer Fridays begin the week of June 2 and conclude Friday, August 8 for 35-hour per week AFT librarians and professional staff, 35-hour per week CWA staff and managers. These individuals will work 8.75 hours Monday-Thursday and have Fridays off. Summer Fridays are not in effect during the weeks in which the Juneteenth (June 19) and July 4 holidays are observed. Please note that Juneteenth is observed by the University on Friday, June 20.<\/p>\n

Flexible working arrangements are a privilege offered at the discretion of the dean or vice president and are not possible for all jobs. We will continue the practice of one remote day during the weeks identified as being eligible for Summer Fridays. Please note that Montclair will continue to review and revise this practice annually based on business needs and applicable federal and state laws.<\/p>\n

University Shuttle Service Summer Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a reminder, there will be no Bloomfield Connection, no Nighthawk Service and no Shopper to Clifton Commons for the summer. Additionally, there will be no shuttle service over Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26<\/strong>. Service will resume Friday, August 22<\/strong>. This information is also available on the Shuttle Services webpage<\/a>. Contact shuttle Services at shuttle@montclair.edu<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n

A Day in the Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

University Communications and Marketing is always looking for stories to tell and share about our students, faculty and staff. 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. If you or someone you know has a compelling story to share, please complete the A Day in the Life submission form<\/a>. Faculty and staff may also submit on behalf of students who express interest.<\/p>\n

In The News<\/h2>\n

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