Every seat was taken in anticipation of the 2014-15 Visiting Writers Series commencement featuring Assistant Professor of Creative Nonfiction Melissa Febos, last Tuesday, Sept. 16 in Wilson Hall Auditorium.
Author: CARLY LONG
STAFF WRITER,
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Community Service Club Pulls Truck for Move for Hunger
Monmouth University Community Service Club (MUCSC) joined approximately 200 people for the First Annual Jersey Shore Truck Pull, raising close to $9,000 for Move For Hunger last Saturday, Sept. 13 at The Headliner in Neptune, NJ.
Students Represent University at White House Workshop
Ten Monmouth University students participated in the “History of Gospel Music” workshop, introduced by the First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on April 14. Seven Asbury Park High School students were invited by the University to join the program produced by the GRAMMY Museum, led by University alumnus Robert Santelli.
After 55 Years of Teaching, Dr. Enoch Nappen is Retiring
Dr. Enoch Nappen, an associate professor of political science, is retiring after 55 years of teaching at the University at the conclusion of the Spring 2015 semester. Nappen is the longest-serving faculty member in the history of the University, according to a resolution crafted by the political science and sociology department dated on April 1.
Baseball Searches for First Win of Season
The University baseball team was swept by Florida Atlantic University in a three game series to in Boca Raton, FL this past weekend. The Hawks are now 0-6, while the Owls improved 9-2 on the season.
No More Rotten Apples: Genetically Modified Organisms Spark Debate
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service approved two varieties of genetically modified (GM) apples, known as Arctic apples, on Feb. 13. As reported by the Rodale Report, the approval of the apples by the USDA and the fact that the government will not require special labeling has garnered further debate about the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
23% Effective or 67% Ineffective?
This Season’s Flu Vaccination Shot Disappoints Many
Despite the flu vaccine proving only 23 percent effective this season, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 406 individuals of the Monmouth community received the flu vaccine provided by the University’s Health Services this fall according to Louise Bosmans, University Nurse Practitioner.
Flood in Outlook Office Causes Approximately $20,000 in Repairs
Over winter break, two pipes burst within several hours of each other, spewing hot water from the ceiling of The Outlook office and causing approximately $20,000 in repairs, according to Patricia Swannack, Vice President for Administrative Services. Cold temperatures within the building caused the incident on the morning of Monday, Jan. 12 in the Jules L. Plangere Center for Communication.
Men’s Soccer Falls in Double Overtime
After winning the MAAC title, the University’s men’s soccer team concluded their season falling 2-1 in double overtime to Xavier University during the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, Nov. 20 in Cincinnati.
Athletics Moves Towards New ‘Brand Identity’
The University’s recent move to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Big South Conference for football, the announcement of a partnership with ESPN3, and revamped logos and letter marks are several of the actions that are intended to move the Monmouth University Athletic Department towards a new identity.