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Montclair Receives Grant from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to Improve Pathways to Graduate Education<\/a><\/h2>\n

A collaboration between three New Jersey institutions will address an emerging challenge in higher education impacting males and minority men in particular.<\/p>\n

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University Mobilizes Green Teams for Environmental Solutions and Sustainability<\/a><\/h2>\n

In its 10th anniversary year, the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies engages students in impactful environmental projects across New Jersey including corporate sustainability, flood mitigation, urban greening and regenerative agriculture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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TEDx Montclair: Students Lead Event to Champion Social Mobility<\/a><\/h2>\n

MBA students Katarina Rodriguez and Nova Pierre Louis are curating TEDx Montclair: The Domino Effect, a community event spotlighting diverse voices and bold ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Updates<\/h2>\n

Event: Navigating the Emotional and Economic Challenges in Today\u2019s Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n

In uncertain markets, it’s easy to let fear or excitement guide our investment moves\u2014but staying the course could be your strongest strategy. Join us for an eye-opening session with Frank Booth from Voya, as he shares insights on how to manage the emotional and economic ups and downs of investing. Faculty and staff at any stage of their financial journey\u2014whether you’re planning for retirement or simply curious about today\u2019s market trends are encouraged to attend. You do not need to be enrolled with Voya to participate. Registration<\/a> is required. Thursday, June 12, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Dixon Hall, Lecture Room 177<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social Grill is Open for the Summer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social Grill is officially open for the summer semester and we\u2019re serving up delicious made-to-order classics. Whether you’re in the mood for burgers, empanadas or a chicken caesar wrap, we’ve got your lunch covered! Social Grill is located in the Student Center and is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Center for Writing Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Center for Writing Excellence<\/a> is available to all University employees and open all summer! The CWE provides free, confidential appointments for feedback on all types of writing including professional documents, emails and memos, and class assignments. We can also help with long term goals such as improving general writing skills. Choose between face-to-face and online appointments. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday 11a.m. to 7 p.m. (face-to-face and online) and Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (online only).<\/p>\n

Reminders<\/h2>\n

Employee Newsletters Summer Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

In The Know and the ITK Weekly Events Digest will alternate each Monday throughout the summer and will return to a regular schedule the week of August 11. The deadline for submissions 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 johnbr@montclair.edu.<\/p>\n

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