The University community was introduced to the growing problem occurring in the ocean through a seminar entitled “Sea Change: Imagine a World Without Fish” last Wednesday as a part of the Global Understanding Convention. The event consisted of a film viewing followed by a presentation and discussion led by Dr. Matthew Poach, a Marine Biochemist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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University Members Hold Rally to End Use of Child Soldiers
A rally to end the use of child soldiers was held on the steps of Wilson Hall early last Thursday. Students and faculty gathered to pay homage to children ages five to 15 who face torture, rape, crimes and even post-traumatic stress disorder.
New Physicians Assistant Program Underway
A new Master’s of Science Physician Assistant Program will be launched since approval by the University’s Graduate Studies Committee was granted last month. The hope for the program is for it to be launched in the fall of 2014, said Janet Mahoney, Dean of Nursing and Health Studies.
University to Host 16th Annual NJCA Conference
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – “Communication in Action: Open¬ing Doors to Create Change” is the theme for the 16th Annual New Jersey Communication Association Conference hosted by Monmouth University. The event will take place on April 14 at 8:00 a.m. in Woodrow Wilson Hall and is open to New Jersey students, faculty and public relations […]
National Student Employment Appreciation Week
National Student Employment Appreciation Week is just around the corner and Student Employee Appreciation Day is next Wednesday, April 11! Why is everyone so excited? All student employees who visit the giveaway table in the Student Center will win a prize, enter to win raffle prizes, take a chance at a candy guess, enjoy free […]
Final Panel Topics Are Decided For 2nd Annual NJCA Conference
The Global Understanding Convention continued with “Diversity and the Interworking’s of Cultural Politics,” a panel discussion hosted by the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) early last week. The panel sought to raise awareness concerning several global issues, all of which involve the United States yet remain unknown to many Americans.
The Outlook Launches New Website and Mobile Site
After months of preparation and a collaboration of ideas, The Outlooklaunched their new website and mobile site this morning, April 4, to upgrade the online presence of the publication.
Psychology Course Turns Into Weekly Six Flags Visit
Elephants, dolphins and rhinoceros
These are just a few of the animals that students have the chance to interact with this semester and observe in the new Field Experience: Six Flags Wild Safari course being offered this spring. It is an upper level course being offered to 15 psychology students for the first time. The course includes visits to Six Flags as well as class meetings, library research and journaling of on-site supervised exposure to the animals. The class was the brainchild of Dr. Lisa Dinella, Assistant Psychology Professor at the University.
Holocaust Survivor Recalls Troubled Past at Campus Lecture
The University welcomed Holocaust survivor Helen Terris last Wednesday. She was eight-years-old when the Nazis began their mass execution of Germany’s Jewish population.
Annual Scholarship Reception Draws in 400 Students and Donors
The 21st Annual Scholarship Reception was held on Friday, March 30 at 3:00 pm in Wilson Hall. Administrators, faculty, staff, donors, scholarship recipients and their families gathered together to celebrate scholarships received.