Faculty, students, family members and other honored guests celebrated the University’s 80th anniversary of its founding on Wednesday Oct. 9 in Pollak Theatre.
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Habitat for Humanity Renovates 16 Homes and Builds 2 New Homes
MU Community Volunteers in Helping Hurricane Sandy Victims in Union Beach
President Dr. Paul R. Brown volunteered for Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) alongside former President Jimmy Carter, his wife, Rosalynn, some University students, and 650 other volunteers on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Honoring of Indian Poet Brings Diversity to Campus
The University celebrated One Hundred Years of an Offering in Songs, the hundredth anniversary of renowned Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore’s Nobel Prize on Oct. 14 in Wilson Hall Auditorium. Students and faculty came together to participate in a series of readings of Tagore’s work and listened to famous musician Prauddha Raha from Calcutta, India.
University Students Raise Awareness for World Hunger at Community Garden
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.
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.