Creating a platform that makes it easy for students and professionals alike to form meaningful connections, for the purpose of networking, is what junior business student Blake Marushak has set out to do with his business, AlumLinx. The app reimagines networking by eliminating the “transactional feel” that can be associated with other popular networking platforms. […]
“Through Knowledge–the Challenge to Serve.” That is the slogan of Phi Alpha, the Social Work National Honor Society that inducted 29 new members on Mar. 31, bringing the Upsilon chapter to a total of 51 active members. Melissa MacDonald, MSW student and Phi Alpha president, explained, “Our mission as a society is to provide a […]
As we get older, social gatherings can often revolve around going out for drinks. However, not everyone may want to – or can – participate in this drinking culture. Despite this, there is a notable lack of social spaces for adults that do not center around bars or alcohol. Graduate English student, Veronique Manfredini, realizes […]
Students, faculty, parents, caregivers, and survivors all gathered in Anacon Hall of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center to honor all those who have battled or are currently battling cancer on April 11. Put on by Monmouth’s Colleges Against Cancer, a club affiliated with the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life has made its return to […]
Practicing social situations can be very important for people who are on the autism spectrum. Ashley Zingillioglu, senior English student, recognizes that and upon researching it, discovered that there is a lack of interactive social stories (ISS), specifically tailored to teach socio-communication skills to middle and high school aged people on the autism spectrum. That […]
On Apr. 1, the Center for Entrepreneurship hosted a panel, Main Street Innovators: Local Visionaries Reimagining Retail. The panel featured businesses including Steady Hand Cafe, District Refillery, and Fleur de Mer. The panel explored topics including how to create memorable brand experiences that can help facilitate building loyal communities, how to balance having an online […]
Inspire. Ignite. Impact. That is the motto of the Center for Entrepreneurship, who works with Monmouth University students, alumni, and the regional startup and small business community to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality. They offer one-on-one coaching, mentorship, business-building resources, and learning opportunities for students who want to develop their business ideas. The Center […]
The Monmouth Sports Industry Club is focused on connecting its members with professionals within the sports industry. They do this by hosting meetings, typically via zoom with professionals within the sports industry. Recently, the club hosted a meeting with Amanda Bucci, the Executive Assistant to the General Manager and Danielle Berger, the Executive Assistant to […]
Michael Malpass: Renaissance Man is a collection of works created by artist Michael Malpass, currently on display in the DiMattio Gallery located in Rechnitz Hall. In the mid 1960s, Malpass was enrolled at Pratt Institute working towards his MFA when he was inducted into the U.S. Army. Here, he had limited artistic supplies, working with […]
For this month’s Top 10, “The Outlook” talked to Professor Dickie Cox, an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication. Currently, he teaches Games and Worldbuilding, and Introduction to Digital Media. Due to these of courses and interests in games, we asked him about his top 10 favorites. Games are an immersive way to connect […]