The inaugural #coMmtalks launched as the University hosted Kate O’Brian, the President of Al Jazeera America, on Monday, March 30.
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Thirst for First
$100 wig? Check. $100 admission fee? Check. $150 hard and soft shoes? Check. $165 passport? Check. $3,000 handcrafted “stoned” (rhinestoned) dress imported from Northern Ireland? Check. A priceless appetite for success? Check. Sarah Oldam mentally ran through her travel checklist before she voyaged to Montreal, Canada on March 29. When she boards her plane four days from now and heads back to the States, she plans to have to make some extra room in her suitcase for her first place trophy.
Freshman Honor Society Inductees Celebrate First Year Excellence
The University’s chapter of Phi Eta Sigma inducted 288 students into the Honor Society on March 28 at Pollack Theatre. The event featured a description of the society, the expectations of the members, and distinguished guest speakers.
Transgender Artist Dylan Scholinski Gives Lecture
Transgender author, speaker, and artist Dylan Scholinski spoke to a crowd of University students, faculty, and members of the community about the obstacles and discrimination he has encountered throughout his life in Pollak Theatre on Thursday, March 26.
Gourmet Dining, LLC to Replace Aramark Food Services at MU
After almost 40 years of service, Aramark will be replaced by Gourmet Dining, LLC as the University’s new food service provider on or before July 1, 2015. Improvements to all dining facilities on campus are expected to be completed over the course of the next 18 months.
MU Alumnus and Celebrity Publicist Visits University
Entertainment and brand publicist at Illumination PR, Louis Garbarini, advises students to take risks and put themselves out there in the job force.
Facebook Adds Suicide Prevention Resource
Last month Facebook released suicide prevention resources that will provide users with more options when they see a friend post something that is concerning.
New Board of Trustees Members Elected
The Monmouth University Board of Trustees added four new members on Feb 26., bringing new faces to the University’s efforts regarding student planning. Patty Azzarello ‘86, John A. Brockriede Jr. ‘07, ‘10M, Christopher Maher, and Erik Matson ‘88M will bring their talents and experiences to the Board beginning July 1.
NJ Dept. Of Ed Plans For Stricter Requirements
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDE) has proposed additional training and requirements for student teachers and higher standards for substitutes through revisions to in-state policies that were disclosed last month.
CBS, ABC, CNN, Fox 5 and others Visit Monmouth
One hundred and twenty-five students registered to meet with 85 professionals, along with other students who made their way to Wilson Hall to take part in the Communication Department’s 5th Annual Career Event on Monday, March 2nd.