Several first year seminar students visited the University’s community garden on Thursday, Sept. 19, in order to prepare for the organization of a multicultural Hunger and Heritage brunch set to happen around Thanksgiving.
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The Role Religion Plays in a College Student’s Life
During college, students are advised to participate in unique experiences by taking distinctive classes, joining new groups and taking part in religious experiences, but the question is posed: How religious of a campus is the University?
MU Alumni Encourage Students to Look Beyond their Degree
A panel discussion, presented by Career Services, consisting of six speakers spoke to students and faculty on college graduates pursuing careers unrelated to their degrees on Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Free Fall Vegan Potluck: Foods to Keep You Healthy Through the Winter
Discussion with Seed to Sprout’s Alex Mazzucca
The volunteers at the Monmouth Area Vegetarian Society (MAVS) are hosting a free fall vegan potluck plus a special discussion with Alex from Seed to Sprout: Foods to Keep You Healthy Through the Winter. The event will take place at Monmouth University’s Magill Commons Club Dining Room on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Heroin Use on the Rise in Monmouth County
Heroin use in Monmouth County has been on the rise with over 37 overdose deaths this year. Doctors, substance abuse counselors, and police believe this is due to the increase in prescribed opiates which leads to progressive addiction, and its overall purity and availability.
New Four-Story Press Box to be Added to Kessler Field
Construction for a new four-story building at Kessler Field has been confirmed to begin this year. The new multi-purpose building will replace the current press box built at the University in 1993.
MU Awarded JedCampus Seal For Comprehensive Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programming
The University is now recognized nationwide by the Jed Foundation as one of the 30 JedCampus seal schools. This two year recognition was awarded on Oct. 2 because of MU’s comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention programming.
The Vegetarian Diet is Increasing Across the Country
October’s vegetarian awareness month is one of the initiatives that continue to increase the 7.3 million American’s interest in eating a plant-based diet. A study completed by the Vegetarian Times in 2012 found that 3.2 percent of American adults follow a vegetarian diet and 22.8 million follow a vegetarian-inclined diet.
Ghost Hunting in Wilson Hall
Jason Hawes and Steve Gonsalves from SyFy’s hit series, Ghost Hunters, visited The University to demonstrate a ghost hunting skit in Wilson Hall and show a video presentation in Pollak Theatre on Friday, October 4.
Common App Available to Prospective Students
High school students interested in applying to the University now have the opportunity to use the Common Application.