  {"id":4292,"date":"2025-05-30T11:48:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T15:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4292"},"modified":"2025-05-30T11:48:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T15:48:46","slug":"in-the-know-issue-151","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/05\/30\/in-the-know-issue-151\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know &#8211; Issue 151"},"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\/05\/RHR-2024-Thumbnail.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/05\/RHR-2024-Thumbnail.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Thumbnail for Red Hawk Recognition day.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EeWFNQ88Nnw\" target=\"_blank\">Red Hawk Recognition Day: Honoring Excellence and Celebrating Impact<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>View a video recap of the inaugural celebration, featuring the Years of Service Celebration, ME Time Employee Mixer and Presidential Excellence Awards.<\/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\/05\/041825_19816_Cooking-With-Koppell_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/05\/041825_19816_Cooking-With-Koppell_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"President Koppell cooking with gubernatorial candidate, Ras Baraka, for the cooking show, Cooking with Koppell.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLqeK-s9BZMDhNWtYoEuxYshlZXMU-Ff73\" target=\"_blank\">Cooking with Koppell: Candidates Edition featuring Ras Baraka<\/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><\/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\/05\/051916_1561_Campus.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/05\/051916_1561_Campus.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Red Hawk statue facing left in the image. Red flowers in the foreground and Alexander Kasser Theater.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/current-employees\/union-contracts\/aft-modified-work-schedule-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Summer Friday Schedule Begins Next Week<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Summer Fridays begin the week of <strong>June 2<\/strong> and conclude <strong>Friday, August 8<\/strong> 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 (<strong>June 19<\/strong>) and <strong>July 4<\/strong> holidays are observed. Please note that Juneteenth is observed by the University on <strong>Friday, June 20<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Employee Newsletters Summer Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In The Know and the ITK Weekly Events Digest will alternate each Monday beginning next week and for the remainder of the summer. The deadline for <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wrike.com\/frontend\/requestforms\/index.html?token=eyJhY2NvdW50SWQiOjYzODIwODAsInRhc2tGb3JtSWQiOjIxMTM4NTZ9CTQ4ODU2NTA2NDI1MDAJYzBhNzgyN2M1ZTFjYzdiZDc4OTdkZmY3ZDg3ZWJkNDViZmJiOTA1NjM4OTRhYjkwNjQ3ZmQwOGQ4OGVlN2IyNQ==\" target=\"_blank\">submissions<\/a> for both newsletters will continue to be no later than Wednesday the week prior for inclusion. If you have any questions, contact Brittany John, Internal Communications Editor at <a href=\"mailto:johnbr@montclair.edu\">johnbr@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Campus Maintenance and Improvements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The sidewalk to the east of the Student Center will be closed on Tuesday, <strong>June 3<\/strong> while a crane is placed in preparation for Student Center roof repairs. Work on the roof is expected to occur between <strong>Tuesday, June 3<\/strong> through <strong>Friday, August 1<\/strong>. The sidewalk on the east side of the Student Center will be closed on <strong>June 3<\/strong> only.<\/li>\n<li>Expect traffic delays due to roadway striping throughout campus on <strong>Fridays June 6, June 13, and June 27<\/strong>. Temporary detours will be established to direct traffic around roadwork, but no road closures are expected. Please plan accordingly.<\/li>\n<li>Lot 9, located on Skyline Way, will be closed until <strong>Friday, August 15<\/strong> for maintenance and improvement projects at Freeman Hall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<p><strong>New Catering Punchout Process is Now Live in Workday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/dining-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/267\/2025\/04\/Montclair-Campus-Catering-Punch-Out-Job-Aid_FINAL_03202025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">catering punch-out job aid<\/a> which can be accessed at any time on both the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/dining-services\/catering-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dining Services<\/a> website and the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/procurement\/\" target=\"_blank\">Procurement website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Shuttle Service Summer Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a reminder, there will be no Bloomfield Connection, no Nighthawk Service and no Shopper to Clifton Commons for the summer. Regular service will resume <strong>Friday, August 22<\/strong>. This information is also available on the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/our-services\/shuttle-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shuttle Services webpage<\/a>. Contact shuttle Services at <a href=\"mailto:shuttle@montclair.edu\">shuttle@montclair.edu<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Day in the Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1_JWwFmRTKZ8MkrDj7bVZxtJ1lSnm2fAeGXIaJ91qL6g\/edit\" target=\"_blank\">A Day in the Life submission 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>精品成人福利在线 University graduate Aly Erario was featured in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/05\/21\/us-news\/new-jersey-mascot-reveals-secret-identity-at-montclair-state-university-graduation\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York Post<\/a> article about the moment she revealed to her friends at graduation she had secretly been the mascot for years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brigid Harrison<\/strong> (Political Science and Law) spoke with <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/new-jersey-governor-race-heats-ahead-primary-trumps\/story?id=122079421\" target=\"_blank\">ABC News<\/a> about how the New Jersey governor\u2019s race could reflect voter priorities and political trends in the state.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) appeared on this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mms.tveyes.com\/Transcript.asp?StationID=635&amp;DateTime=5%2F24%2F2025+12%3A55%3A09+PM&amp;u=500395&amp;e=true&amp;t=False&amp;aln=54549088\" target=\"_blank\">Think Tank<\/a> segment discussing the importance of balancing personal health choices with community well-being. She also appeared on this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.njspotlightnews.org\/video\/nj-spotlight-news-may-21-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Spotlight News<\/a> segment discussing new possible restrictions on COVID vaccines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jason Williams<\/strong> (Justice Studies) was featured in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/opinion\/george-floyd-murder-anniversary-trump-20250522.html\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a> article about shifts in public engagement with social justice efforts over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Catherine Boscher-Murphy<\/strong> (Financial Aid) on her upcoming retirement on <strong>June 30<\/strong>. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfY6V1CfR0AO4SpOBZd3Cmru2CR9eTA4KCwIuhf62N-JL7u-A\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP<\/a> to celebrate Catherine\u2019s years of service to the University and over 44 years of working in financial aid. Please <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfY6V1CfR0AO4SpOBZd3Cmru2CR9eTA4KCwIuhf62N-JL7u-A\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">rsvp<\/a> by the end of day today.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Jaime Grinberg<\/strong> (Educational Foundations), who was <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hKaPgzPS0cM&amp;list=PLzjatuQsIccA94faaz8AFK5WYUSFQ-BGQ&amp;index=5\" target=\"_blank\">interviewed by NTN24<\/a> on the impact of the Trump administration on high education policies in the case of Harvard University.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Crystal Murillo<\/strong> (Health Careers Program), who was awarded the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eace.org\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=1008:award-recipients-2025&amp;catid=38:2025-annual-conference&amp;Itemid=183\" target=\"_blank\">2025 Outstanding Member Award<\/a> from the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE). This award is presented to members who have made outstanding contributions through their involvement in EACE.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Katia Paz Goldfarb<\/strong> (Academic Affairs), <strong>Marco Cordova<\/strong> (Academic Affairs) and <strong>Lady Jimenez Torres<\/strong> (Office of the President), who brought a cohort of student leaders to the HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges &amp; Universities) Capitol Forum in Washington, DC to advocate for HSIs (Hispanic Serving Institutions) in the United States.<\/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\/DJj0etHO0z7\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-4.01.33-PM.png\" alt=\"Instagram screenshot of Montclair's 2025 Commencement.\" width=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on 2\ufe0f\u20e3 momentous days &amp; a momentous group of graduates! #Classof2025 \u26aa\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p> 2 Commencement Ceremonies<br \/>\n 3,839 graduates<br \/>\n Students hailing from 36 states &amp; 10 countries<br \/>\n Infinite support from friends, family, &amp; loved ones<\/p>\n<h2>Photo of the Week<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/05\/051925_30939_ME-Time-Employee-Mixer_MP-1.jpg\" alt=\"University employees taking a photo at a photo booth\" width=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Montclair employees enjoying the ME Time Employee Mixer photo booth. &#8211; University Photographer: Mike Peters<\/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>Red Hawk Recognition Day: Honoring Excellence and Celebrating Impact View a video recap of the inaugural celebration, featuring the Years of Service Celebration, ME Time Employee Mixer and Presidential Excellence Awards. 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