An Alternative Spring Break had its pilot run last semester which allowed 12 students from different academic backgrounds to travel to Guatemala and volunteer at a local clinic.
News
Dean Mama to be Honored by Long Branch Concordance
West Long Branch, NJ (September 12, 2011) The Long Branch Concordance (LBC) and its Family Success Center will honor Dr. Robin Mama, Dean of the Monmouth University School of Social Work and Dr. Frank Vozos, Executive Director of the Monmouth Medical Center on October 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Monmouth University’s Multipurpose Activity Center (MAC).
University Utilizing Social Media to Connect with Prospective and Current Students
Social Media Offers Pros and Cons
Social media has grown to directly affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people every day. For many, social media is a source of news about our loved ones and even strangers. Now, social media is used by the University as a catalyst for keeping students informed and involved.
First-year Hawks Flock to Annual Involvement Fair
During every fall at the University, an Involvement Fair is held outside of the student center where clubs, governing bodies, Greek organizations and media outlets set up tables and invite students to break out of their shells and join something new.
Plans Underway for New Dorm
President Paul G. Gaffney II announced he is starting a process for approval for a new residence hall on campus.
Kellogg’s ‘Food Away From Home’ Partners with the University
Organization Comes Aboard to Help End Hunger
In collaboration with Kellogg’s Food Away From Home, the University plans to donate 6,400 servings of cereal to the Monmouth & Ocean County Food Bank in Neptune, NJ by the end of October.
Campus Loses Beloved Custodial Supervisor
For over 41 years, Bertha Hughes dedicated her whole life to our University. In those four decades, she accumulated 250 sick days without using a single one of them. According to Evelyn Herrera, a custodian in the Plangere Center, “the University was her everything.”
First-Year Service Project Helps Local Food Banks
The first-year service project holds on-campus events annually with the goal of helping those in need in the community.
University Programs Target Local High School Students
Seek to Encourage Teens to Pursue a Higher Degree
Two University programs are targeting local high school youths in an effort to propel them towards college careers.
Buildings Battle it Out
Students from every corner of the quad and beyond participated in the annual Battle of the Buildings from Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18.