The University celebrated the life of Eugene “Gene” Simko, Ph.D., in the Great Hall of Wilson Hall on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Simko passed away on June 12, 2018.
News
Football to Play Rutgers in 2020
Monmouth Athletics announced the football team will travel to Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and in-state opponent Rutgers for the first matchup in program history on Sept. 5, 2020 at HighPoint.com Stadium in Piscataway.
University Transitions to Under Armour Apparel
The University has made a transition in its athletic apparel from its former sponsor, Nike, to Under Armour (UA) over the past year. The multi-year contract was announced on Nov. 30, 2016, and the transition in athletic apparel and team uniforms began on July 1, 2017.
Founders’ Day Celebrated with Social Justice Guest Speaker and Ceremony
Members of the community gathered to celebrate the University’s 85th anniversary of Founders’ Day. The Convocation Ceremony took place in Pollak Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 10.
New Washing Machines Installed in Campus Dorms
New app-based, high tech, and high-efficiency Washlava washers and dryers were placed in all on-campus halls before the Fall 2018 semester.
DJ Spooky Performs at Pollak Theatre
Paul D. Miller, also known as DJ Spooky, performed on Tuesday Oct. 2nd in Pollak Theatre. Miller came to the University to showcase his work on bringing music and climate change together in a contemporary approach to promoting awareness of global warming.
Improvements Made to Athletic Facilities
So Sweet A Cat Field and E. Todd Murray Track inside Kessler Stadium received new surfaces for the Field Hockey and Track and Field Programs over the summer of 2018.
University Launches New Suicide Prevention Program
A Competent Community Initiative, a new federally-funded suicide prevention initiative officially launched at the University on Sept. 30, after a meeting with the leadership on campus on Sept. 26. The initiative aims to strengthen and broaden infrastructure to prevent suicide on campus.
Urban Coast Institute Honors Former New Jersey Governors
The University’s Urban Coast Institute (UCI) honored former New Jersey Governors Thomas Kean and James Florio at the 14th Annual Coastal and Ocean Champion Awards at Wilson Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Hispanic Heritage Celebrated
The University held the first ever opening ceremony for Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday, Sept. 17, marking the beginning of a series that will run through Friday, Oct. 19.