The Intercultural Center kicked off Latinx Heritage Month on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Student Center Patio with free empanadas and churros, music, and giveaways. The celebration was just the start of a month-long series of events that aim to educate about and honor Latinx heritage. At the kickoff event, student organization leaders Jefferson Gonzalez, […]
On Sunday, Sept. 17, Monmouth students and professors showed their support at the March to End Fossil Fuels, which took place in New York City, New York on 56th and Broadway. According to endfossilfuels.us, America is the largest producer of oil and gas in the world and pollution from oil, gas, and coal is deadly, […]
Asad Whitehead, a senior music industry student, recently was awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the entertainment company Live Nation and its partner Music Forward Foundation. The scholarship specifically supports students who are pursuing a career in concert promotion, venue operation, sponsorship, ticketing, and artist management. On campus, Whitehead is involved in numerous student-led clubs, such […]
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Monmouth students received an email on behalf of Shannon Killeen, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, about the expansion of mental health support services available to the student body as a result of partnering with UWill, a virtual mental health and wellness platform available 24/7. This new partnership enhances Monmouth’s […]
After 36 years at Monmouth University, Donna Dolphin, Associate Professor for the Department of Communication and founding advisor of HawkTV, is retiring. Dolphin was hired into a brand-new faculty position with the task to create a curriculum in media studies and TV production. “That didn’t exist at Monmouth. Over the years I created courses, helped […]
After an almost week-long strike, the first in its history, Rutgers University faculty resumed work effective Monday, April 17 upon coming to a “framework” agreement for new contracts with several faculty unions. The strike was the final straw as it followed nearly a year of bargaining, as reported by The New York Times. Members of […]
John Morano, Professor of Communication, was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Donald Warncke Award. The award, which has been given out annually by the Faculty Association of Monmouth University (FAMCO) since 1980, honors an employee who has distinguished themself through outstanding service and dedication to the community. “This year, the FAMCO Executive Committee […]
Donors worldwide contributed to a record-breaking $225,000 through more than 1,500 gifts during Monmouth’s third annual Giving Days from Thursday, March 23 to Friday, March 24. Donations came from Argentina, Germany, Mexico, and New Zealand, in addition to 38 domestic states. Monmouth initiated Giving Days as a way to engage with its donors, as well […]
The Department of Communication held a career and networking event at the Ocean First Bank Center on Wednesday, April 5. The event featured six Monmouth alumni panelists who discussed their jobs, tips for students, and knowing your worth in a career setting. Panelists included Larissa Cardoza, Program Director at Integrity Continuing Education; Shimriya Richard, Senior […]
Monmouth’s Student Government Association (SGA) attended the Conference of Student Government Associations (COSGA) hosted by Texas A&M University from Friday, March 31 to Monday, April 3. SGA is the governing body of all the student clubs and organizations on campus. The association recognizes over 100 groups every year, overseeing the annual funding process for eligible […]