{"id":4498,"date":"2025-09-19T16:27:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T20:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4498"},"modified":"2025-09-19T16:27:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T20:27:15","slug":"in-the-know-issue-160","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/09\/19\/in-the-know-issue-160\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know – Issue 160"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Montclair\u2019s John Martinson Honors EDGE program receives $5 million Gift<\/a><\/h2>\n

The gift from philanthropist John Martinson will power program enhancements that expand interdisciplinary and experiential learning.<\/p>\n

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The Clean Energy and Sustainability Analytics Center Recognized in State Legislative Resolution<\/a><\/h2>\n

The resolution honors CESAC for its significant contributions to New Jersey\u2019s clean energy and sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Bloomfield College\u2019s Scott H. Kaplan \u201902 Art Gallery Presents: \u201cThe King Has Spoken\u201d<\/a><\/h2>\n

The fall exhibition opens September 25, spotlighting six male artists in partnership with Newark Arts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

HR Updates<\/h2>\n

New Absence Calendar Experience
\nEffective Monday, September 22, Workday will feature a new absence request procedure that will allow employees to manage both time off and leave requests in a single task. The enhancement will allow requests to be made from their desktop or mobile device. Please review the Request Absence<\/a> and Manage Absence<\/a> job aids. Should you have any questions, contact Human Resources at askhr@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Updates<\/h2>\n

Fridays with ITDS: Exploring the Future of Montclair Unbound<\/strong><\/p>\n

Montclair Unbound is more than an initiative; it\u2019s a transformation of how students connect with learning. Join us in this session, Friday, September, 26, 10-11 a.m.<\/strong>, Zoom. Marc Austin, Vice Provost and Managing Director for Montclair Unbound, will unpack the Unbound vision and its goals for course design, student flexibility, and the University\u2019s future. Faculty will gain insights into emerging programs, future initiatives, and the evolving role of technology and pedagogy in creating a truly blended campus. Registration required<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Participate in our \u201cWhere You Are\u201d Campaign<\/strong>
\nMontclair is celebrating the flexibility of our programs \u2014 on campus, online and beyond! The red chairs symbolize Montclair\u2019s welcoming and supportive spirit, available to anyone, from anywhere. Members of the University Communications and Marketing team will be on Montclair\u2019s Campus Wednesday, September 24<\/strong> for a Red Chair Pop-Up Activation. Stop by between 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., take a photo and share how you take #MontclairAnywhere. Please encourage your students to stop by as well!<\/p>\n

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