MANAGING/NEWS/LIFESTYLES EDITOR,
MANAGING/NEWS/LIFESTYLE EDITOR,
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There’s a lot of debate on whether the COVID-19 vaccine is worth it. Of course, looking back on this idea even a few months back may have left the public more worried, but the vaccine rollout combined with warmer weather has left many wondering if they can wait it out.
Kay Pungkothai, the Director of Community Gardening, Skyrise Greenery and Projects at the National Parks Board (NParks) in Singapore, gave a virtual presentation to University attendees as part of the “Community in Bloom” engagement program on Tuesday, Mar. 9.
The Ocean County Historical Society resumed its lecture series online with “A Great Place to Eat or Drink: Cedar Bridge,” hosted by Sean McHugh, adjunct professor and co-director of the Archaeological Field School of Monmouth University, on Sunday, March 7.
As the weather gets better and COVID-19 restrictions start to lessen, it’s natural you’ll be on the lookout for things to do outside. But what’s safe? Even if indoor locations are open, you may still want to find COVID-free and safe opportunities to have fun outside.
Anjali Vats J.D., Ph.D., virtually discussed her new book about late music artist Prince on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Tentatively titled “Creating Wild Purple: Prince, Intellectual Property and Black Capitalism,” Vats outlined Prince’s cult of personality and his methods towards controlling the perception of his celebrity status.
Patrick Leahy Ed.D., and Communication faculty member Matt Harmon invited Zaneta Rago-Craft, Ed.D., Director of the Intercultural Center on their weekly “Monmouth Mondays” podcast on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The trio discussed the different programs and initiatives the University has to offer when it comes to diversity and inclusion.
Claude E. Taylor, Director for Academic Transition and Inclusion in the Center for Student Success, moderated a virtual community discussion titled “African American Political Participation and the Legacy of Shirley Chisholm” on Thursday. Feb. 25.
The University President’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion held a campus-wide book discussion on Ibram X. Kendi’s “How to Be an Antiracist,” on Friday, Feb. 26. The New York Times bestselling book has been made available through the University store with 500 copies.
The pandemic has brought a lot of change, but that goes without saying. Worldly change aside, we’ve all experienced very stern differences in our personal lives as well. COVID-19 has pushed us all inward, and the insulated experience of it all has pushed loved ones away too.
James Fitzgerald, an FBI criminal profiler, discussed his role in helping to solve the Unabomber case on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The virtual event was hosted by the Guardians Club and the Criminal Justice Department.