Welcome from the President
Dear Students:
As you make your way to and from class this year, you will see evidence of the exciting changes underway on campus, from the busy construction of Pozycki Hall and the renovations of the Science Building, to the construction of our newest residence hall, and a new soccer turf field just behind Wilson Hall.
All of this activity has just one purpose—to build a better Monmouth University for you. I am excited about the transformations yet to come as we strive to provide you with an educational experience that is outstanding and comprehensive.
Every member of our dedicated faculty and staff is here to help you succeed. I encourage you to make the time to get to know your professors, coaches, RAs, advisors, and administrators. Please don’t be shy about asking for help along the way, especially if you are a first-year or transfer student new to campus.
Get involved with clubs and organizations; attend one of the many exciting events throughout the year—we have everything from exciting Division I sports to the best of the Metropolitan Opera, all right here on campus. But also be sure to look for opportunities to get real-world experience through internships and community service off campus. When you take a break from your studies, I hope you will also enjoy the unique benefits of our location. Take a walk on the beach or visit local landmarks—history and recreation are at your doorstep.
You are the heartbeat of the University community, and I look forward to spending the coming academic year with you. You have my best wishes for success in every new opportunity, both inside and outside the classroom.
Sincerely,
Paul R. Brown, Ph.D.
President
Welcome from the Vice President for Student Services
Dear Students:
Welcome to the newest members of Monmouth University – members of the Class of 2018 and our new transfer students! Welcome back to our returning students! You are all a part of our campus community, and I hope you are looking forward to a great year ahead.
Throughout the course of the summer, we have been working hard to plan for your arrival. Last year President Brown joined us; this year, we welcome Dr. Laura Moriarty as our new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Moriarty and the faculty look forward to your active participation in the rigors of our academic community.
Wherever you go on campus, you will see signs of investment in the campus. We have completed the construction of a new residence hall specifically designed for second-year students. The grass soccer field on the Great Lawn has been replaced with field turf and re-named “Hesse Field” in recognition of the generosity of Trustee Marianne Hesse, donor of the new soccer field. A new and larger C-Store will open shortly in our new residence hall. I know this facility, which is P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand), will be a hub of activity for students. Finally, you will notice that a significant amount of progress has been made on Pozycki Hall, which will open in October 2015.
You will also find a wealth of opportunities for you to involve yourself in the life of the campus. New clubs abound. Our fraternity and sorority system is growing and looking for your active participation. Come see our football team take on new opponents as they open their season in the Big South Conference. And don’t forget the arts, theatre, and film series that are available as well. All of these opportunities are here for you to ensure you have a well-rounded college experience. Take advantage of all that we have on campus and in the local community.
Finally, I want you to be challenged by your experience here. I want you – no, I need you to take care of yourself and each other. We are a community and members of a community commit themselves to giving back to the community by making positive contributions and caring for the members who share that experience with them.
All of us at the University, no matter our role, exist because of you. We are here to help you, teach you, challenge you, and mentor you. Contact us at any time and have a great semester!
Sincerely,
Mary Anne Nagy
Vice President for Student Life and Leadership Engagement
Alumni Affairs
Welcome Back Students!
Welcome to Monmouth, Class of 2018!
On behalf of the Office of University Engagement, we hope you have a fantastic year. Before you know it, you will graduate and become a Monmouth Alumnus! It is never too early to get involved and there are plenty of ways to do so as an undergraduate:
Network with Alumni Mentors
We pair current students and alumni with volunteer mentors who provide career advice and job search tips. Mentors work one-on-one with students and alumni who are seeking professional guidance. They provide guidance on career opportunities and steps that must be taken to capitalize on those opportunities. Mentors help with feedback on job search strategies and interview skills. Whether it be in person, over the phone, or through e-mails, mentors share experiences and insights about what it is like to have a meaningful occupation. The mentor program motivates students to work toward long-term goals, through full-time employment, graduate school, internships, and other networking forums. For more information or to be paired with a mentor, email alumnimentors@monmouth.edu.
Join the Student Alumni Association (SAA)
The Office of University Engagement is proud of our Student Alumni Association and encourages all current students to join! The SAA offers the opportunity to meet and connect with Alumni before you graduate. The club sponsors a variety of great on-campus events throughout the year for students and includes SAA members in almost every Alumni event. SAA members are in a position to learn the benefits of being an alumnus long before graduation! To join, email us at alumni@monmouth.edu.
Apply for the Legacy Scholarship
Students having a parent who is a graduate of the University can apply for an Alumni Association id=”mce_marker”000 scholarship exclusive to “legacy” students. The Office of University Engagement urges you to take advantage of this opportunity. Pick up a form at Alumni House, or email your request to alumni@monmouth.edu. The application deadline is June 30, 2015.
Stop by Alumni House and say hello!
Our office is open Monday-Friday, 8:45am-5pm. We love meeting students so stop by “the house!” We are located near Lots 16 and 25.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 571.3489 or at alumni@monmouth.edu.
Go Hawks!
The Office of University Engagement
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Welcome back everyone!
We are excited to share a number of developments in our School. Students just began as the first of many cohorts in our two newest programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels, respectively: the Physician Assistant (MS) Program and the Four-Year Nursing (BSN) Program. We are also happy to introduce five new full-time faculty to our School this fall: Professor Andrews (HEPE), Professor LaMandre (PA), Professor Lynch (PA), Professor McSherry (NU), and Professor Myers (HEPE). Look for these new professors around campus and in the classroom!
Whether you are interested in one of our programs, would like to meet with faculty, or would just like to say hello, please pay us a visit in McAllan Hall. Best wishes for a productive and healthy academic year!
The Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing & Health Studies
Office of Career Services
Welcome Back from The Office of Career Services!
As the new academic year begins, Career Services is looking forward to working with you and assisting with all facets of your career development.
The Career Services team has prepared exciting programs and events for the 2014-2015 year which are critical to successful career planning. Our mission is to assist students in all aspects of career exploration and preparedness through a variety of opportunities and resources. Creating a strong resume, crafting a persuasive cover letter, learning to be prepared for an interview and providing access to service learning, internships and full-time employment are examples of how Career Services assists students and alumni as well.
It is never too early to begin planning for your career and life after Monmouth. We encourage every student to attend our workshops, schedule an appointment with a staff member or simply to stop by and learn more about our services. Our office is located in the lower level of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center and additional information can be found on our webpage at https://www.monmouth.edu/university/career-services.aspx. Hours of operation are from 8:45 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and we are open until 6:00 pm on Wednesdays during the academic year. Please call 732-571-3471 for more information or email us at careerservices@monmouth.edu. Join The Official Monmouth University Career Services Group on LinkedIn and make sure to read the emails you receive from Career Services to keep up with all the latest information.
Welcome back and we look forward to seeing you!
Department of Music and Theater
There have been many preparations and behind-the-scenes activities going on at Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre this summer. Some of our Music Industry students have traveled to Italy with Professor Rapolla for two weeks, promoting their Blue Hawk Records label. While there they collaborated with Italian Music Academy students to perform concerts to capacity crowds in the beautiful medieval mountain villages across the Abruzzo region.
We have expanded our partnership with Lakehouse Music Academy & Studios, where production courses are taught, students intern and Blue Hawk Record projects are recorded. We are upgrading the sound systems in our classrooms, ordering a new dance floor and enhancing the student lounge by adding a new student work center. Work has also continued on completing our own, in house, recording studio at Woods Theatre. We’ve had many new and prospective students visit over the summer; our faculty has been busy performing, presenting at various venues, taking workshops or enjoying international travel and…now suddenly here it is…time for new classes, auditions and new shows!
Check out our Department of Music and Theatre’s Facebook page to learn about the outstanding activities and productions that will be available for you. We have music, we have dance, we have one on one private instruction, we have our own record label and we have theatre. Sometimes we have karaoke and pizza parties just for fun. Stop by and visit, sign up and be part of our productions in the cast or crew or join in as an enthusiastic member of our audiences. Clearly, Something Is Happening Here!
We are pleased to announce some of our upcoming events:
Industry/Alumni Networking Event
October 8, 2014, Woods Theater, 7pm
The Monmouth University Music and Theatre Arts Department and Blue Hawk Records in cooperation with the Music Alliance is offering a unique opportunity to meet and network with alumni and professionals working in the Music and Entertainment field.
Grammy Museum Affiliation Reception
October 10 2014, Woods Theater
Monmouth University was designated as an official Grammy Museum Affiliate – one of only 5 in the entire country and the only one on the east coast. With our partnerships we’ll be developing new courses, offering internships and workshops in LA, hosting great events on campus…and going to the Grammys!
Annual Founder’s Day celebration on Oct. 8th when you can hear our Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Choir, and Concert Chorus in performance at Pollak Theatre.
OUR TOWN
Dates: November 5 – 9 and 12 – 15, 2014, Woods Theatre
A University-wide production of the classic Pulitzer-Prize winning play by Thornton Wilder, Our Town tells the universal story of small town America. Though taking place in the first decade of the 20th century and written in 1938, Our Town has consistently been hailed as a theatrical masterpiece. A New York production won the Tony Award for best revival in 1989 and an off-Broadway presentation in 2009 won accolades from critics and audiences alike and ran for nearly 3 years.
‘TIS THE SEASON, A HOLIDAY CONCERT
Thursday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m., Wilson Hall Grand Staircase
An evening of seasonal music for choir, orchestra, and hand bells performed in the majestic and festive atmosphere of Wilson Hall. The concert is conducted by Professor Michael Gillette and Dr. David M. Tripold and features the Colts Neck Reformed Church Exultation Ringers conducted by Maggie Tripold.
URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL
Dates: March 4 – 8; March 10 – 12, 2015, Woods Theatre
From the American town in the early 20th century of Our Town, presented in the fall, we flash forward to a future dystopia where a severe water shortage has made public pay-per-use toilets a legal necessity. Urinetown was a hit Broadway musical in the early 21st century, running for two and a half years. The show is a satirical take on social change (the police are represented by Officers Lockstock and Barrel), corporate greed (the pay toilets are run by “Urine Good Company”), and Broadway musicals themselves.
SOMETHING’S HAPPENING HERE SPRING SHOWCASE
Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m., Wilson Hall Grand Staircase
A musical cavalcade featuring the Monmouth University Chamber and Concert Choirs, Chamber Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, student bands and soloists. The concert is conducted by Professor Michael Gillette and Dr. David M. Tripold.
Additional information on the Glee clubs, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Pit Band, Choir, Chamber Orchestra, the Music Alliance or Blue Hawk Records, etc. are available in the Woods Theatre Main Office and online.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
The Faculty & Staff of the Music & Theater Arts Department at Monmouth University
Joe Rapolla, Department Chair
Facilities Management
To our new freshmen, “Welcome!” and to our upperclassmen, “Welcome Back!” We’re excited to have you bring your life and vitality to campus as you pursue your academic and research goals. Facilities Management is here to help. Our staff maintains and operates the physical, environmental and mechanical facilities of our campus so that you can focus on your studies.
Facilities Management is the department that operates the buildings and grounds of the University. If you need help with routine building maintenance or repair, you may request our services quickly and conveniently with our on-line service order. Our service order can be accessed at:
https://www.monmouth.edu/serviceorder
To keep you informed about the status of your requested work, our service personnel will attempt to contact the person who requested service at the time that they perform the work. If they are unable to directly contact you, our service personnel will leave a door hanger on the entrance to the area for which work was requested, informing you of the status of the work.
Our regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Emergency services (e.g. leaks) are the only services that should be requested over the telephone.
During regular business hours, call us at extension 3425
For after-hours emergency help, call extension 3472
We’re looking forward to helping make your studies at Monmouth safe, convenient and enjoyable!
Best Regards,
Patricia Swannack
Vice President for Administrative Services
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dear Incoming Students,
Welcome to Monmouth University! We are thrilled that you selected this wonderful institution of higher education to be your academic home. You have made an excellent choice! MU is a vibrant, welcoming, inclusive, and exciting place to stretch your minds, make new friends, find your passion, and safely expand your intellectual and social comfort zones.
So how can you make the most of your time at MU? Here are some suggestions:
1) Get out of your intellectual comfort zone: Take classes in subjects you think might be interesting but don’t know much about. Some of the most transformative moments in our lives often come from experiences we hesitantly (and even nervously) step into.
2) Choose a major because you love the subject matter, not because you think it will get you a job: According to Forbes (2013), the top skills that employers are looking for include the ability to
• work in a team
• make decisions and solve problems
• plan, organize, and prioritize work
• communicate verbally with people
• obtain and process information
• write and edit written reports
The good news for you is that as long as you are willing to work hard and be an active learner, any major you choose at MU will provide you with these top skills.
3) Get involved: Join a club or student organization, work with a professor, find an internship (or two), travel abroad, and attend cultural events, lectures, films, and other activities on campus. Don’t wait for your professors to require you to attend; take the initiative on your own. You can learn a lot from attending campus events. In fact, one of these events might just be what ignites your intellectual passions.
4) Remember that going to class is not the hard work: The hard work is the work you will be doing outside of class so that you can be an active and engaged participant when you go to class. So make sure you leave time outside of class to do your work.
5) Find your place in the world: Doing so will ultimately help you be more confident about who you are and help you in your future endeavors. But before you find your place, you need to understand the world around you. Take advantage of what MU has to offer in order to help you learn about the world beyond you, and how you fit into that world.
So welcome to Monmouth University! Be active, draw on your passions, get involved, and be willing to work hard to realize your dreams. MU is here to guide and support you as you embark on this intellectual journey; but the hard work and end result is ultimately up to you. So we invite you to make the most of your time here and wish you all the best in this and upcoming semesters.
Most Sincerely,
Stan Green, Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Michael Thomas, Associate Dean
Nancy Mezey, Associate Dean
Judy Ramos, Assistant to the Dean
Lynne Clay, Office Coordinator
Counseling and Psychological Services
Welcome back!
Regardless of if you are a first year student living away from home for the first time or an upperclassman anxiously awaiting graduation, dynamic experiences will be a part of your life at Monmouth. These times can be exciting but sometimes stressful, upsetting, and/or confusing. If you or a friend needs help, there are many members of the campus community here to help. Just say something.
Counseling and Psychological Services is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Center. The CPS office is typically open Monday to Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm with additional hours on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings until 7:00pm.
Stop by the office or give us a call at 732.571.7517 or email us at mucps@monmouth.edu .
Good luck this semester!
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Dear Chemistry, MLS and CLS students,
Welcome back from the Department of Chemistry & Physics! We hope you had a pleasant and relaxing Summer, and we look forward to seeing you again. Please stop by the Department at any time to find out more about any of our programs, our research opportunities, the Chemistry Club, or the School of Science Peer Mentor program. We wish you all the best in the Fall semester!
Thank you,
Evelyn Hampton
Secretary
Chemistry & Physics
Office of Equity and Diversity
Students:
The Office of Equity and Diversity welcomes all new and returning students. Monmouth University provides equal opportunity to all students and employees.
Our office monitors the University’s compliance with laws and regulations regarding Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972. Students and employees have a right not to be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, disability, or status as a disabled veteran of the Vietnam era. Monmouth University has appointed Nina M. Anderson, Director of the Office of Equity and Diversity, as the ADA/504 and Title IX Coordinator.
Our web site can be found at https://www.monmouth.edu/OED. A copy of the procedure for filing complaints of discrimination/sexual harassment can be obtained from our office or https://www.monmouth.edu/resources/HR/OED/harass.asp. Any member of the Monmouth University community may report incidents of discrimination/sexual harassment to the offices listed below.
Nina M. Anderson
Director of the Office of Equity and Diversity
Wilson Hall, Room 304
(732) 571-7577
Mrs. Patricia Swannack
Vice President for Administrative Services
Facilities Management
(732) 571-3546
Mrs. Mary Anne Nagy
Vice President for Student Life and Leadership Engagement
Student Center, Room 207
(732) 571-3417
Dr. Laura J. Moriarty
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Wilson Hall, Room 211
(732) 571-3405
School of Social Work
The School of Social Work is turning 40 this year!
We send greetings to all new and returning students, staff and faculty.
Come visit us on the 3rd floor of McAllan Hall to find out how our human rights-based program can prepare you to make a difference. And watch our School website for Anniversary events and activities.
Pre-Professional Health Advisory Committee (PPHAC)
Dear Pre-Health Careers Students,
Welcome to campus! If you are considering a professional health career (medicine, PA, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, physical therapy, or others) and are not registered with our office, please be sure to stop by the Pre-Professional Health Advisory Committee Office (312 Howard Hall). Upcoming events on entrance test preparation, shadowing opportunities, and information sessions on health careers and professional school admissions will be held throughout the semester. We especially encourage new students to connect with us – early planning and preparation is key to future success in professional school. See below for some FAQ from pre-health students:
• How can I find out more information about my particular area of interest? Check out the PPHAC’s webpage: https://www.monmouth.edu/school-of-science/pre-professional-health-advising.aspx where you’ll find links for Profession-specific information and links to websites, i.e., American Dental Education Association (adea.org) for dental information.
• How many hours of shadowing are required? It depends on your program of interest. PAs typically require more than other professional schools. The type of shadowing should be varied as well: Doctors Office, Clinical Setting, etc. Check the website of the professional schools you’re interested in for specific details.
• What about entrance exams (MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc)? It is recommended to take the required entrance exam for your professional school during the Spring of your Junior year. Consider a Prep Course and plan on approximately a minimum of 3 months of study time.
• How can I become a better candidate when applying to a Health Professional School? Achieve no less than B/C in all prerequisite courses (check your schools website for specifics), get involved with research, volunteering, internship opportunities; stay informed on your career choice via websites, news, etc.; visit a school of interest; study for entrance exams.
• Does the PPHAC send Letters of Recommendation to health professional schools? YES
• Please come to our meetings to find out more!
We wish that you have a happy and successful semester!
Dr. Bernadette Dunphy and Dr. Dottie Lobo, Co-Directors PPHAC
MU Grads Tie the Knot
Sarah Alyse Jamieson and James Kiernan, class of 2009 MU Grads, were married on May 31, 2014 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Belmar New Jersey. James and Sarah met and fell in love while attending Monmouth University.
Tutoring and Writing Services
Dear MU Students,
Welcome! Monmouth’s Tutoring and Writing Services provides support as you pursue academic success. From peer tutoring to writing assistance, as well as supplemental instruction for advanced classes, Tutoring and Writing Services has more than 100 individuals who provide a wide variety of services and resources free of charge.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions and if you need to book an appointment please go to www.tutortrac.monmouth.edu.
Best wishes for a successful school year,
Dorothy M. Cleary
Director, Tutoring and Writing Services
Bursars’ Office
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE BURSARS’ OFFICE
Receive your refund faster by signing up for Direct Deposit through Monmouth University E-Refund. Any student can do it. You do not have to have a PNC account, and there is no charge to take advantage of this convenient service.
You will receive your refund in your account within 72 hours of it being processed and will be notified by email when it is in your account. It’s easy!!!! Go to
www.paymentportal.pnc.com/mon and click into Monmouth University E-Refund.
Art and Design Department
Welcome Back!
Dr. Andrew Cohen
Chair, Art and Design
With the new academic year you have so many new opportunities to experience and explore. Seeing exceptional visual arts is among the many wonderful events available to you. Art allows you to see though others eyes, feel what others feel—it helps you to become an empathetic person.
We invite you to visit our galleries at your leisure and attend our artists’ talks. The first exhibit in DiMattio Gallery, Rechnitz Hall features an extraordinarily talented artist, Mavis Smith, who paints with egg tempera, a rarely used medium these days. Definitely worth seeing!
Our Fall schedule is:
DiMattio Gallery – First Floor
MAVIS SMITH / THINK AGAIN Mavis Smith, egg tempera on panel, 37″x24″
September 2 – October 17, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, September 19, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Gallery talk with the artist: Thursday, October 2nd, 2:30 p.m.
DiMattio Gallery – Second Floor
Robert Mueller: Selected Works From the Monmouth University Permanent Collection
September 2 – October 17, 2014
DiMattio Gallery
Evelyn Leavens: A Retrospective of the Artist (1924 – 2013)
November 7 – December 19, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, November 14, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Ice House Gallery
David H. Wells: Foreclosed Dreams
September 2 – November 14, 2014
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 25, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Illustrated lecture: Wilson Hall Auditorium, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Ice House Gallery
December Senior Show
November 28 – December 5, 2014
