Program Schedule

Associated Events

Friday, March 23, 2012

All Lifestyles Included (ALI), Monmouth’s LGBT club, is proud to present the event of the year: the 2012 Drag Show. This year’s show, “Dragula,” is horror-themed and will include performances by five professional and rather fabulous drag queens as well as fun competitions, student performers, and door prizes. This event has professional and amateur performances that will have the audience out of their seats, clapping and dancing along. It is a night of entertainment that should not be missed! Come see a terrific drag show right at MU! Tickets available for purchase for $3.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Naomi Shihab Nye was born to a Palestinian father and an American mother and grew up in St. Louis, Jerusalem, and San Antonio. She is the author and/or editor of more than 25 volumes. Her books of poetry include 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East, A Maze Me: Poems for Girls, Red Suitcase, Words under the Words, Fuel, and You & Yours (a best-selling poetry book of 2006). Other works include seven prize-winning poetry anthologies for young readers, including This Same Sky, The Space Between our Footsteps: Poems & Paintings from the Middle East and What Have You Lost? Her recent collection of poems for young adults titled, Honeybee, won the 2008 Arab American Book Award in the Children’s/Young Adult category. Two new books are forthcoming in winter 2012: There is No Long Distance Now (a collection of very short stories) and Transfer (a book of poetry and prose). She has been a Guggenheim Fellow and a Witter Bynner Fellow (Library of Congress). Her collection 19 Varieties of Gazelle was a finalist for the National Book Award. Her work has been presented on National Public Radio on A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer’s Almanac. She has been featured on two PBS poetry specials: “The Language of Life with Bill Moyers” and “The United States of Poetry” and also appeared on "NOW with Bill Moyers."

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Join us for a day at the United Nations in New York City. Come celebrate the International Day of Human Space Flight and take a tour of the UN Headquarters. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the firsthuman space flighton April 12, 1961, the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) has orga-nized a special event at the UN Headquarters, which includes a symposium and the launch of a CD intended to familiarize students with the wonders of space research. The keynote speaker will be Mr. Charles Bolden, Administrator of NASA and recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Monmouth University, May 2011. After the symposium, we will take a tour of the United Nations. The cost of the bus trip is free. Participants will cover the cost of the tour ($11 for students; $16 for all others), as well as their own food and mementos. The bus will leave at approximately 7:30 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m.. Please reserve your place by depositing $11 (students) or $16 (all others) in cash to the IGU office at BH 101A (exact change only please). For more information, please send e-mail to IGU@monmouth.edu or call 732-923-4666. Reserve your spot today!!

Saturday, April 14, 2012

The International Festival is an annual cultural event organized by the International Students at Monmouth University. It features several student performances, a grand tasting buffet, and a dance party. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.; the show is from 7:15-10 p.m., and the DJ dance party is from 10:15 to midnight. Come join us for an evening of fun! Student Tickets are $5, all others $10.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Are you interested in joining the Peace Corps? Are you a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV) and want to mingle with other RPCVs and share your experiences with others who want to join the Peace Corps? The Institute for Global Understanding (IGU) and the School of Social Work are holding a meet and greet reception for RPCVs and students interested in learning more about the Peace Corps. We plan on having a Peace Corps Recruiter from NYC at the event to answer questions. If you are an RPCV or someone interested in becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer, please RSVP to IGU@monmouth.edu or 732-923-4666 by April 12 and join us for this social and informative evening. Refreshments will be served.