The 2015-2016 academic year featured the debut of Gourmet Dining Services, the University’s new food provider.
News
NJ is 7th Worst State at Managing Money
Last month New Jersey ranked as the 7th worst state in the nation and the District of Columbia for money management in a study released by creditcards.com which measured residents’ average credit scores relative to median household income.
Apple Looking to Increase Security: Leads to Debate
After refusing a request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to open a locked iPhone that was used in a terrorist-related shooting in San Bernardino, CA, Apple is said to be increasing its security measures to prevent their technology from being hacked by law enforcement.
MU Community Responds: Who is Monmouth University?
Over the past two semesters the University has been working with the consultants Dartlet in order to better understand what it means to be a student at Monmouth University. These research findings were presented throughout the last two weeks in Feb. to members of the University.
Newly Appointed Honors School Assistant Dean Revises Mentor Program
Monmouth University’s Honors School has appointed Dr. Stanley Blair, an associate professor of the University’s English Department as the new Assistant Dean for the 2015-2016 academic year.
New Bracelet Puts Caffeine Directly into the Body
A new transdermal bracelet called Joule Caffeine Bracelet administers caffeine directly into the body and lasts for about four hours.
Some Students Question Howard Hall and Edison Hall Construction Project
On Friday, Feb. 26 Rock N‘ Raise annual charity event will take over the Hawk TV studio in the Jules L. Plangere Center for Communications building. Rock N’ Raise is a competition between bands who raise money and perform in hopes to win a grand prize and of course, bragging rights. This event is co-sponsored by WMCX and Hawk TV. WMCX and Hawk TV will both stream and broadcast Rock N’ Raise live.
HAWK TV Benefits American Cancer Society
The fifth annual Rock N Raise battle of the bands event, produced by Hawk TV to raise money for Relay for Life, took place in the Plangere building on Friday Feb. 27. An estimated total of $350 was raised during the event.
How Important is it for Students to Obtain Internships?
While working for free can be a financial struggle in students’ current situations, internships are required for almost all majors. This requirement is designed to help students gain employment in the long run.
#StarttheConvo Movement Comes to Monmouth
Student organizations under partnership with Multicultural and Diversity Organization Leadership Summit (MDOLS) hosted a whiteboard project titled #StarttheConvo between Friday, Feb. 19, and Friday, Feb. 26. Each day students were invited to answer questions covering a variety of socially charged issues.