  {"id":4401,"date":"2025-07-28T11:55:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4401"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:55:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:55:29","slug":"in-the-know-issue-155","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/07\/28\/in-the-know-issue-155\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know &#8211; Issue 155"},"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\/07\/061725_833_College_of_Communication_and_Media_Promo-LAROSA.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/07\/061725_833_College_of_Communication_and_Media_Promo-LAROSA.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Scott operates a professional television camera in a studio, wearing headphones and a 精品成人福利在线 University sweatshirt. The camera\u2019s monitor displays his brother, Craig Scott.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/07\/17\/community-college-transfer-success-stories-at-montclair-state-university\/\" target=\"_blank\">From Community College Roots to Reaching Creative Heights at Montclair<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Twin brothers Craig and Brian Scott found their creative home in TV and sports broadcasting after transferring in to complete their degrees.<\/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\/07\/BC-Athletics-Logo-1-copy.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/07\/BC-Athletics-Logo-1-copy.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Bloomfield College of 精品成人福利在线 University Athletics\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/07\/15\/bloomfield-college-of-montclair-state-university-athletics-to-transition-to-uscaa-affiliation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomfield Campus Athletics to Transition to USCAA Affiliation<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Bloomfield\u2019s men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball, men\u2019s soccer and softball teams will move to the USCAA, which creates national competition for small colleges of similar size to develop the minds, bodies and spirits of student-athletes.<\/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\/07\/homepage-news-item-template-copy.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/07\/homepage-news-item-template-copy.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Susan A. Cole Hall on Montclair Campus.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/07\/16\/university-announces-tuition-and-fees-3\/\" target=\"_blank\">University Announces Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Board of Trustees at 精品成人福利在线 University has set tuition and fee rates for the 2025-2026 academic year, and approved an increase to financial aid to help ensure students will continue to have access to an affordable, excellent education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>University Social Media Engagement and Support Poll<\/strong><br \/>\nUniversity Communications and Media is collecting feedback to better understand social media engagement and support across the University. <strong>This <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfb9EGduuWPqHeDvLu_dHfVGPiIU2wuU0cFKSYPvvoAsZP_4Q\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">survey<\/a> is for individuals who oversee or create content for any social media accounts on both Montclair and Bloomfield campuses<\/strong>. Your input will help shape future resources, meetings and strategic planning. The survey should take about five minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Historic Walking Tour<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn about the early history of the University on a 40-minute walking tour of the south end of campus on Thursday, August 7, 6-6:50 p.m. The tour will include historic photographs of the oldest campus buildings and examples of memorabilia. We will discuss student life and interactions with the surrounding Montclair community. Archivist Paul Martinez will lead the tour. The tour is approximately half a mile long with a mostly accessible route. There is an approximately 260-foot section which is partially-accessible due to a steep grade. Registration required. Please meet in front of the Kasser Theatre. The tour will be rescheduled in the event of rain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Homecoming 2025<\/strong><br \/>\nHomecoming will take place on Friday, September 26 on Bloomfield Campus and Saturday, September 27 on Montclair Campus. Save the dates for a day filled with fun, food, athletics and performances! View the schedule of events and register today!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/engagement.montclair.edu\/e\/2025-bloomfield-college-of-montclair-state-university-homecoming\/\" target=\"_blank\">Events on Bloomfield Campus Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/engagement.montclair.edu\/e\/montclair-state-university-homecoming-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\">Events on Montclair Campus Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>13th Annual Red Hawk Open<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin us in supporting the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-open\/\" target=\"_blank\">13th Annual Red Hawk Open<\/a> on Monday, September 29 at Upper Montclair Country Club. The event raises funds for the University&#8217;s more than 500 student athletes in our varsity athletic programs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Fall Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Deadline<\/strong><br \/>\nThe fall tuition waiver and reimbursement deadline is <strong>Friday, August 1<\/strong>. Applications must be submitted to the Division of Human Resources via Workday. Visit the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/benefits\/tuition-waivers\/\" target=\"_blank\">tuition waivers webpage<\/a> for instructions. Contact <a href=\"mailto:hr@montclair.edu\">hr@montclair.edu<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Appreciation Week 2025<\/strong><br \/>\nRegister to participate in Montclair\u2019s <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd2Ov6CdP3G61QDyI_pTh4XJVlI5Uuf1q1mTLVdHCG2Yx3dVA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">4th Annual Student Appreciation Week<\/a>! From October 6-10, Montclair and Bloomfields campuses will come alive with events and activities celebrating our amazing students. Last year included 87 events with more than 5,500 participants. See <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/news\/309370\" target=\"_blank\">last year\u2019s Engage news article<\/a> for inspiration. Contact Tara Morlando Zurlo, <a href=\"mailto:morlandot@montclair.edu\">morlandot@montclair.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You Asked, We Served: Summer Dining Details Are Here!<\/strong><br \/>\nSummer break doesn\u2019t mean going hungry. Check out our seasonal hours to stay fueled and refreshed. Check out What\u2019s Open and find out what&#8217;s open on campus right now and during the summer! Current hours of operation for dining on campus below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Panera Bread: Monday &#8211; Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Montclair campus, Cole Hall<\/li>\n<li>Java Love &amp; C-Store: Monday &#8211; Thursday, 8 a.m-2 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center<\/li>\n<li>Social Grill: Monday &#8211; Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Montclair campus, Student Center<\/li>\n<li>Starbucks: Monday &#8211; Thursday, 2-7 p.m., Montclair campus, Sprague Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>In The News<\/h2>\n<p>(<em>Articles may require a subscription to view<\/em>)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/cssee\/red-hawks-rising-dual-enrollment-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Red Hawks Rising: Dual Enrollment Program<\/a> was highlighted in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edweek.org\/teaching-learning\/these-high-school-graduates-earned-a-diploma-and-a-74-000-teaching-contract\/2025\/07\" target=\"_blank\">Education Week<\/a> article about a high school graduate who received a contract with Newark Schools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meiyin Wu<\/strong> (Biology) was cited in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.njspotlightnews.org\/video\/heat-storms-spur-harmful-algal-blooms-in-nj-lakes-and-reservoirs\/\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Spotlight News<\/a> article about the growing bacteria and algae showing up in New Jersey\u2019s lakes and reservoirs, and how some types can be more dangerous than others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paul Bologna<\/strong> (Biology) was featured in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/jellyfish-sightings-are-jersey-shore-year-experts\/17247038\/\" target=\"_blank\">ABC 6<\/a> story discussing increased jellyfish sightings along the Jersey Shore and how changing weather patterns may be influencing their early appearance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cassandra Etienne<\/strong> (Programming &amp; Membership, College of Communication and Media) was featured in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.njspotlightnews.org\/video\/washington-poised-to-pull-back-funds-for-nj-public-media\/\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Spotlight News<\/a> article discussing the impact of federal funding cuts on public media in New Jersey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>V\u00e2nia Penha-Lopes<\/strong> (Bloomfield College of 精品成人福利在线 University, Sociology) is quoted in this story by <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/theworld.org\/stories\/2025\/07\/22\/affirmative-action-helps-students-thrive-at-universities-across-brazil\" target=\"_blank\">The World<\/a> discussing the challenges and misconceptions surrounding affirmative action policies in Brazil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daniel Geltrude<\/strong> (Adjunct, Accounting and Finance) was featured in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mms.tveyes.com\/Transcript.asp?StationID=19340&amp;DateTime=7%2F22%2F2025+7%3A27%3A43+AM&amp;u=500395&amp;e=true&amp;t=False&amp;aln=37914112\" target=\"_blank\">Wake Up America<\/a> segment, providing analysis on the performance of major tech stocks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cristina Guarneri<\/strong> (Adjunct, Writing Studies) contributed an opinion piece to The Progress (<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/newjerseyhills.com\" target=\"_blank\">newjerseyhills.com<\/a>) about measles outbreaks; Subscription required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To the office of <strong>Civic and Voter Engagement<\/strong> which has been awarded the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/slsvcoalition.org\/ask-every-student-announces-2025-grantees\/?emci=b4e58080-b161-f011-8dc9-6045bdfe8e9c&amp;emdi=f29003ff-5062-f011-8dc9-6045bdfe8e9c&amp;ceid=22774897\" target=\"_blank\">2025 Ask Every Student Grant<\/a> to support campus-wide initiatives aimed at increasing democratic participation. The funding will support voter registration, nonpartisan education and civic learning, while expanding programming, strengthening partnerships and promoting civic responsibility across campus.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Roman Liera<\/strong> (Educational Leadership), whose article on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/23328584251356500\" target=\"_blank\">faculty of color and their experiences as postdoctoral scholars to prepare for tenure-track positions<\/a> was published with AERA Open.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>David Galef<\/strong> (English), who published a satirical column on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/opinion\/views\/2025\/07\/11\/satirical-essay-restructuring-humanities-opinion\" target=\"_blank\">the restructuring of the humanities and social sciences<\/a> in Inside Higher Ed.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Bond Benton, Jin-A Choi, and Yi Luo<\/strong> (Communication and Media) and <strong>Daniela Peterka-Benton<\/strong> (Justice Studies), for contributing research through the Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication that was cited in the U.S. Supreme Court case TikTok Inc. v. Garland related to the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/DocketPDF\/24\/24-656\/336140\/20241227160940497_24-656%20and%2024-657%20JA%20volume%20II.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">potential harmful effects of social media<\/a>.<\/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\/DMfuqLjOzXR\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/07\/image2.png\" alt=\"Police Chief Tim Fox at Swearing in Ceremony\" width=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We know you care deeply about our community, and are committed to building @montclairstateu_pd on a strong foundation of service, professionalism, and trust. Best of luck as you step into this important role. <\/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\/07\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people on a tour of Montclair campus\" width=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Campus tours in full swing! &#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>From Community College Roots to Reaching Creative Heights at Montclair Twin brothers Craig and Brian Scott found their creative home in TV and sports broadcasting after transferring in to complete their degrees. 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