President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic to be a public health emergency on Oct. 26. This declaration allows grant money to be released to combat the problem and allows the easing of some laws and regulations.
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Conference Looks at Life After Incarceration
Monmouth University’s Department of Criminal Justice and School of Social Work hosted a conference entitled “Life After Incarceration” on Tuesday, Oct. 24, featuring experts and ex-inmates.
University Organizations Hold “Mindful Halloween” Event
Monmouth University Youth Activists Group (YAG) and The Sociology Club held an event promoting Mindfulness for Halloween, where an open discussion on the topic of cultural appropriation was discussed.
Potential Campus Threat Deemed False Alarm
At 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, students were alerted to a possible on-campus threat by the Monmouth University alert system.
School of Education Holds Annual Literacy Symposium
The Monmouth University School of Education held their annual Literacy Symposium on Friday, Oct. 20.
Searching for Affordable Off-Campus Housing
University experts agree that finding affordable housing around Monmouth is no easy task. In order for students to get the most bang for their buck they should keep open minds and take the time to consider all of their options.
University Professor to Tour with The Front Bottoms
Erik Romero, an adjunct professor of music, is touring with The Front Bottoms as their bass player. What’s remarkable is that Romero, an accomplished music engineer, only became a bassist four years ago.
Monmouth Celebrates Founders’ Day
The annual Founders’ Day Convocation to celebrate the University’s “Mission and Tradition” of 84 years, was held on Oct. 11 in the OceanFirst Bank Center.
Homecoming Celebrated at New Kessler Stadium
University students, faculty, and alumni took part in the University’s annual Homecoming celebrations this weekend from Oct. 20-21. Events consisted of a pep rally and football game in the newly-constructed Henni Kantor Kessler and John H. Kessler Stadium.