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SUMMARY:Hamlet
DESCRIPTION:Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock\, The Imitation Game) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. As a country arms itself for war\, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead\, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament\, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. \n‘Benedict Cumberbatch is a blazing five-star Hamlet’- Daily Telegraph \n‘One of the most visually and atmospherically stunning productions I’ve ever seen\, of anything\, ever.’ – Time Out \n‘This is a Hamlet for a world on the edge: a warning from history\, and a plea for new ideas from a new generation.’ – Variety \nDirected by Lyndsey Turner (Posh\, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/hamlet-2/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music + Theatre Arts,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250609T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T201229Z
UID:40810119181-1761850800-1761854400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Halloween Classics
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music\, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.  \nThe String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Thriller\, Time Warp\, Danse Macabre\, the Stranger Things theme song and many more!
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/candlelight-concert-halloween-classics/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Concerts,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20251028T150007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T150007Z
UID:40810120049-1761750000-1761755400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Chrystin Ondersma: "Dignity Not Debt"
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers Law School professor Chrystin Ondersma is giving a presentation on her new book “Dignity Not Debt” on Wednesday\, October 29\, sponsored by the Greenbaum/Ferguson/NJAR Endowed Chair in Real Estate\, the Monmouth University Debate Team\, and the Monmouth University Pre-Law Club. \nFood and drinks available before the presentation outside Pozycki Hall 115. Presentation starts at 3 p.m. and will end by 4:15 p.m. No need to RSVP.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/chrystin-ondersma-dignity-not-debt/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community Member,Current Student,Economics,Faculty,Free,Graduate Student,Lectures,Lectures/Workshops/Symposiums,Leon Hess Business School,Media,Prospective Undergraduate Student,Undergraduate Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250722T141609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T142001Z
UID:40810119349-1761679800-1761687000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Beatles' Rubber Soul
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: October 28\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:30 PM \nAt the mid-point of the 1960’s and after Beatlemania had hit America and the world\, The Beatles released their sixth album. Rubber Soul\, often referred to as “the departure record\,” proved a crucial artistic leap in the band’s career and sound\, forever altering what was possible within pop music and the concept of the album overall. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of this landmark release\, this course will explore the personal\, cultural\, and sonic landscapes that shaped the record\, from the new sights and sounds The Beatles were consuming\, through the impact upon their writing\, their peers\, and the music world thereafter.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/adult-education-the-beatles-rubber-soul/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Lectures,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250619T195936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T174514Z
UID:40810119199-1761246000-1761256800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Frankenstein
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting\, Slumdog Millionaire)\, Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet\, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary\, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation. \nChildlike in his innocence but grotesque in form\, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes\, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. \nScientific responsibility\, parental neglect\, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil\, are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale. \nThis broadcast will feature the version with Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature. \n \n 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/ntl-live-frankenstein/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music + Theatre Arts,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250918T154022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T154022Z
UID:40810119575-1761150600-1761156000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Visiting Writers Series with Blake Butler
DESCRIPTION:Blake Butler is the author of twelve book-length works\, recently including Molly\, Void Corporation\, and UXA.GOV. His short fiction\, interviews\, reviews\, and essays have appeared widely\, including in The New York Times\, Harper’s\, The Paris Review\, Fence\, Bomb\, Bookforum\, and as an ongoing column at Vice. In 2021\, he was longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize. He is a founding editor of HTMLGIANT.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/visiting-writers-series-with-blake-butler/
LOCATION:Great Hall 104
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,English,Faculty,Free,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250707T151830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T150629Z
UID:40810119284-1761075000-1761082200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: Prince's Purple Rain
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: October 21st\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nJoin music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason\, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-princes-purple-rain/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Lectures,Music,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20251009T170105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T181247Z
UID:40810119853-1761066000-1761066000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Stephen B. Siegel Lecture Series: The Opportunities and Challenges of Sustainable Development along New Jersey’s Coast
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Kislak Real Estate Institute at Monmouth University and in partnership with the Urban Coast Institute. \nLight Refreshments: 5 p.m. \nLecture: 6 p.m. \nAdmission is free\, but seating is limited: we suggest registering your attendance.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-stephen-b-siegel-lecture-series-the-opportunities-and-challenges-of-sustainable-development-along-new-jerseys-coast/
LOCATION:The Great Hall Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Free,Graduate Student,Kislak Real Estate Institute,Lectures,Lectures/Workshops/Symposiums,Media,Undergraduate Student,Urban Coast Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250813T181809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T151709Z
UID:40810119490-1760871600-1760878800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Class of 1975 Golden Hawks Brunch (Homecoming and Reunion Weekend)
DESCRIPTION:The Class of 1975\, plus any other graduates who have already celebrated a 50th reunion\, are invited to a special brunch to celebrate this milestone. Graduates from the Class of 1975 will receive their commemorative 50th Reunion pin.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/class-of-1975-golden-hawks-brunch-homecoming-and-reunion-weekend/
LOCATION:The Great Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Calendar Featured,Alumni Events,Community Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250731T162048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T173522Z
UID:40810119355-1760792400-1760806800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:La Sonnambula
DESCRIPTION:Following triumphant Live in HD performances in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette\, Verdi’s La Traviata\, and Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor\, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina\, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production\, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’s original setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind. Tenor Xabier Anduaga co-stars as Amina’s fiancé\, Elvino\, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival\, Lisa\, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works\, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to Pollak Theatre on October 18. \n\nDue to wet ground conditions\, there will be no parking on the Pollack/Great Lawnfield tomorrow. Please park in the soccer fields or identify yourself to the football parking assistants as performing art patrons\, and the fee will be waived. \nThank you\, and enjoy the show!
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/la-sonnambula/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Broadcast in HD,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20240812T180635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T181906Z
UID:40810112621-1760785200-1760792400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni Tailgate (Homecoming and Reunion Weekend)
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Tailgate will take place before the football team takes on the Bryant Bulldogs! Join us as we celebrate all alumni\, with a special focus on graduates celebrating milestones (class years ending in 5 or 0). \nPlease note: Only MVP ticket holders and their guests under 21 are eligible for early entry. If you plan to tailgate in the parking lots prior to joining us at the Alumni Tailgate\, please follow all University tailgating guidelines.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/alumni-tailgate-homecoming-and-reunion-weekend/
LOCATION:Practice Field
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Calendar Featured,Alumni Events,Athletics,Community Member,Faculty,Featured,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250722T163037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T163037Z
UID:40810119347-1760637600-1760646600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Art for the Non-Artist
DESCRIPTION:Can’t even draw a stick figure? Struggle with perfectionism?\nThis isn’t your average art class—it’s a creative empowerment workshop created especially for those who think they can’t draw. You’ll learn to draw with both technical skill and confidence—in just one session. With a single feather as your subject\, you’ll learn to slow down and really see—translating its shape and texture into a drawing through focused observation. Each drawing will reflect the individual behind it—created entirely by your own hand\, and completed with real technical skill\, even if it’s your very first time. \nLed by Art Coach and Teaching Artist Jenny Santa Maria\, this workshop helps you unlearn the myth of “natural talent” and discover the joy of drawing as a skill that can be taught\, learned\, and enjoyed. Jenny has guided countless anxious\, curious\, and discouraged individuals to find joy and confidence through creative expression\, bringing her workshops to libraries\, art centers\, and community spaces across New England. \nWhether you’re working through limiting beliefs or simply curious about reconnecting with your creativity\, this workshop offers a safe\, encouraging space to explore art making as a new language—one that can enrich every part of your life. \nAll materials provided. No experience needed.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/art-for-the-non-artist/
LOCATION:Bey Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art and Design,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250905T170924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T194731Z
UID:40810119552-1760468400-1760477400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Georgia O’Keeffe: the Brightness of Light and Q&A with the Filmmakers
DESCRIPTION:Georgia O’Keeffe: the Brightness of Light is a 2-hour documentary exploring the life and art of the most important woman artist of the 20th century – the ”Mother of Modernism.” In the 1920s\, O’Keeffe became famous for her paintings of flowers\, bones\, and the beauty of nature. She posed nude for shocking photographs by Alfred Stieglitz\, but denied that her paintings depicted sexual imagery. In the 1970s\, she emerged as an iconic role model for women. \nFollowing the screening\, Producer Ellen Casey Wagner and Director Paul Wagner will host a discussion to share insights into the making of the documentary and answer audience questions. \nIn 1989\, one year after they got married\, Paul and Ellen Wagner formed American Focus\,\ntheir non-profit organization dedicated to the creation of documentary films about America\nand her people. Since then\, they have released over thirty films\, including several feature\nfilms broadcast nationally on public television: Out of Ireland\, about the history of Irish\nemigration to America; Good Work\, about master craftsmen in the building arts; and Black\nin Blue\, about the four football players at the University of Kentucky who broke the color\nline in the Southeastern Conference. In 1999\, Paul and Ellen released Windhorse\, their award-winning dramatic feature film about young Tibetans and their struggle for freedom under the Chinese communist regime\, filmed secretly in China and Nepal. As a team\, Ellen is the president of American Focus and assumes the producing duties\, while Paul serves as the writer and director of their films. Prior to their formation of American Focus\, Ellen worked as a producer for WETA\, the public television station in Washington\, DC. \, and Paul was an independent filmmaker\, winning an Oscar and several Emmy Awards for his documentary work.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/georgia-okeeffe-with-filmmakers/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art and Design,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for the Arts":MAILTO:kbarratt@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20251010T181516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T195105Z
UID:40810119856-1760090400-1766077200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Dennis McNett and Ben Venom: Double Trouble
DESCRIPTION:Monmouth University\, Department of Art & Design\, in collaboration with Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park is pleased to present Double Trouble\, a groundbreaking exhibition uniting the strong works of Dennis McNett (Wolfbat) and Ben Venom. McNett’s large-scale wood carvings and intricate prints stand in powerful dialogue with Venom’s punk-infused quilts and textile works. These boundary-pushing artists transform traditional techniques into bold cultural statements that challenge\, provoke\, and inspire. \nExhibition runs through December 18th\, 2025\, this exhibition showcases the artists’ individual works that explore the intersection of punk culture\, environmental sustainability\, and traditional craft\, showing a commitment to DIY ethos and techniques. \nJoin us for a lecture with Dennis McNett in the Great Hall Auditorium from 4:00–5:00 PM\, followed by an Artist Reception on Tuesday\, November 18\, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Ice House Gallery. \nDennis McNett \nhttps://www.wolfbat.com/ \nBen Venom \nhttps://www.benvenom.com/
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/mcnett-venom-double-trouble/
LOCATION:Rotary Ice House Gallery
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art and Design,Art Exhibitions,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250722T135516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T141830Z
UID:40810119351-1760004000-1760018400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:2025 Future of the Ocean Symposium and Champion of the Ocean Awards: Exploring the Wine-Dark Sea
DESCRIPTION:he Urban Coast Institute’s (UCI) signature annual event will be return on Thursday\, October 9\, to Monmouth University’s historic Great Hall. The theme of this year’s Future of the Ocean Symposium will be “Exploring the Wine-Dark Sea – U.S. Ocean Science and Technology: Keys to Prosperity and Security.” \nThis year we’ll also be celebrating the UCI’s 20th anniversary. Come and help us set sail to serve the University and our communities for the next two decades!
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/2025-future-of-the-ocean-symposium-and-champion-of-the-ocean-awards-exploring-the-wine-dark-sea/
LOCATION:The Great Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Featured,Free,Graduate Student,Lectures,Lectures/Workshops/Symposiums,Media,Prospective Undergraduate Student,Research Conference,Undergraduate Student,Urban Coast Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T161500
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250930T193836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T193836Z
UID:40810119762-1759934700-1759940100@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series: Lisa Sarnoff Gochman
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to a generous donation\, Dean David Golland is pleased to announce the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series will invite authors to speak to groups of students\, staff\, faculty and administrators. \nIn conjunction with Monmouth University’s Constitution Day\, we are pleased to welcome Lisa Sarnoff Gochman\, retired career appellate prosecutor and author\, on Wednesday\, Oct. 8\, at 2:45 p.m. in Pozycki Hall Auditorium (PZ115). Gochman’s memoir\, “At the Altar of the Appellate Gods: Arguing before the Supreme Court”\, details her experience arguing the landmark criminal sentencing case\, Apprendi v. New Jersey\, before the United States Supreme Court. Read the unofficial bonus chapter of Gochman’s memoir.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/deans-distinguished-speaker-series-lisa-sarnoff-gochman/
LOCATION:Pozycki Hall\, Room 115
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Free,Graduate Student,Lectures,Lectures/Workshops/Symposiums,School of Humanities and Social Sciences,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Humanities and Social Sciences":MAILTO:shss@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250502T140333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T163746Z
UID:40810119144-1759865400-1759870800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Buckingham Nicks
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Buckingham Nicks. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Bey Hall Auditorium on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/buckingham-nicks/
LOCATION:Bey Hall Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Free,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250722T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T183508Z
UID:40810119343-1758828600-1759870800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Creative Writing (Introduction)
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: September 25\, 30\, and October 7 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nIntroduction to Creative Writing: Character Development: Whether you are embarking on your memoir or crafting your first work of fiction\, the task of the writer is to develop compelling characters that connect with readers. Taking the “me out of memoir” allows you to develop your parents and loved ones as characters. In this three part course\, we will utilize description\, dialogue\, and action to create characters that resonate with readers of any genre. No experience necessary\, just a willingness to create characters to jump off the page! \nZoom Link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/adult-education-creative-writing-introduction/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Lectures,Music + Theatre Arts,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250902T145422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T162424Z
UID:40810119533-1758823200-1758835800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Evil Does Not Exist
DESCRIPTION:This is the Institute for Global Understanding (IGU) and the Center for the Arts at Monmouth University’s first Pearson’s World Cinema Series (PWCS) movie and discussion event of the fall semester on Thursday\, September 25th\, at 6:05PM in the Great Hall Auditorium. We will screen the movie Evil Does Not Exist (2023)\, directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi\, followed by a post-screening Q&A session hosted by Dean Dave Golland and with Prof. Chris DeRosa as discussant. A post-screening discussions and refreshments will follow.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/evil-does-not-exist/
LOCATION:Great Hall Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Film,Free,Institute for Global Understanding,Institute for Global Understanding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250827T170701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T171120Z
UID:40810119502-1757777400-1757784600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni and Friends Tailgate at UNC Charlotte
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Hawks are invited to gather together for a tailgate before the football team takes on The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/alumni-and-friends-tailgate-at-unc-charlotte/
LOCATION:The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Calendar Featured,Alumni Events,Athletics,Community Member,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20240814T142642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T140837Z
UID:40810112627-1757763000-1757770200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Monmouth Alumni FoodBank Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to reconnect with fellow alumni\, make new friends\, and experience the joy of giving back. Join us for a meaningful volunteer opportunity at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey! Together\, we can fight hunger and make a difference in our community. Sign up today by following the directions below. We look forward to coming together to support those in need!
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/monmouth-alumni-foodbank-volunteering/
LOCATION:Community FoodBank of New Jersey\, 31 Evans Terminal Road\, Hillside\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Calendar Featured,Alumni Events,Community Member,Faculty,Free,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250722T143349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T143801Z
UID:40810119335-1757619000-1758229200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Disco Inferno!\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: September 11\, 16\, & 18\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nDance music had existed since at least the 1930s\, but the beat took on a new meaning in the 1970s. The four-on-the-floor beat\, wah-wah guitar\, horns\, funky bass\, and soulful vocals invited people from various backgrounds onto the floor.  The craze may have ended by 1980\, but the music never died; instead\, the genre transformed into other genres such as House and Electronic Dance Music (EDM).  Disco Inferno\, a two-part course\, will explore the history of disco\, from its origins through its heyday and beyond. \n\n\nPart one looks at the roots of disco\, from James Brown’s extended breaks to Philadelphia International’s groundbreaking\, lush productions.  New York and Africa played key roles in the development of disco\, as did a perfect storm of social and political issues: women’s rights\, gay rights\, civil rights\, the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate\, and much more.  Students will learn about the rise of disco\, its characteristics\, and the key artists of its early years.  No prior knowledge of the Hustle is required! \n\nZoom Link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/disco-inferno-part-i/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250910T163624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T131809Z
UID:40810119564-1757066400-1766077200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Born to Run 50: Photographs by Eric Meola
DESCRIPTION:This exciting new exhibit celebrates the photography of Eric Meola\, whose iconic photo of Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons graces the Born to Run album cover.  The free exhibit will be open to the public in Monmouth University’s Rechnitz Hall DiMattio Gallery from Friday\, September 5 through December 18\, 2025. See gallery hours and more here.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/born-to-run-50-photographs-by-eric-meola/
LOCATION:DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art and Design,Art Exhibitions,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250625T151057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T192055Z
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SUMMARY:Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live\, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. This concert series was created with the intention of democratizing access to classical music\, and the space and performers are illuminated by thousands of candles to create a truly magical experience.  \nThe String Quartet has a tentative program that includes works such as The Four Seasons and Thaïs: Méditation.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/candlelight-concert-featuring-vivaldis-four-seasons-and-more-2/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Concerts,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Music + Theatre Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250618T175210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T205026Z
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SUMMARY:Classic for a Reason: The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Class Schedule: August 19\, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM \nJoin music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason\, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments. \nZoom Link will be provided upon registration.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/classic-for-a-reason-the-beach-boys-pet-sounds/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Music,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250502T131345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T133625Z
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SUMMARY:Crowded House
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology\, the way we consume music through our devices\, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora\, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Crowded House’s debut album. \nThis event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Great Hall Auditorium on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/crowded-house/
LOCATION:The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual\, 400 Cedar Ave\, West Long Branch\, NJ\, 07720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Free,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Womack":MAILTO:kwomack@monmouth.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20241217T213449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T174919Z
UID:40810117112-1749315600-1749324600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Wine and Stein 2025
DESCRIPTION:Price: $65 \nOur annual wine and beer tasting event is back! Come raise a glass and reconnect with fellow Hawks at this beloved tradition. Don’t miss your chance to receive this year’s commemorative glass\, enjoy fine beverages\, savor delicious food\, and experience live music in great company. Cheers to another unforgettable evening! \nNote: Price includes a $5 gift to the Access Fund\, supporting scholarships for students with financial need. Registrations must be paid by the end of the business day on April 15 to secure the early bird discount. On that day\, early bird pricing ends at 11:59 p.m. EDT for online payments and 5 p.m. EDT for registrations made over the phone. \nBe Advised: All attendees must be at least 21 years old to participate. Attendees must bring a valid photo ID to verify their age. Current students are strictly prohibited. Payment for registrations not kept or cancelled are non-refundable.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/wine-and-stein-2025/
LOCATION:The Great Hall and Erlanger Gardens
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Calendar Featured,Alumni Events,Community Member,Featured,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250225T215940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T220026Z
UID:40810118809-1741888800-1741896000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:CAC Presentation Series: "Medical Trauma: Emotional Implications and Crisis Intervention"
DESCRIPTION:CAC Presentation Series: Alumni Status\n\n\n\nMedical Trauma: Emotional Implications and Crisis Intervention\n\n\n\nPresenter: Alison Kulick\, M.S.\, LPC\, NCC\, CVT\n\n\n\nPrice: $20 for Alumni and Professionals\, Free for Students \n\n\n\n2 CE Hours Provided \n\n\n\nTraumatic medical events such as illness\, diagnostic\, or therapeutic procedures can have a myriad of emotional consequences which can include PTSD\, chronic anxiety\, varying somatic symptoms such as panic attacks\, and can lead to the avoidance of necessary medical procedures. This presentation will discuss the physical and psychological challenges associated with medical trauma as well as therapeutic interventions which may help mitigate the emotional suffering of these potentially profoundly distressing scenarios. \n\n\n\nAlison Kulick graduated with her master’s degree from the Clinical Mental Health program in 2019 from Monmouth University. She has her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University/Cook College. She is a licensed professional counselor and national certified counselor and still maintains her credentialing as a certified veterinary technician.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/cac-presentation-series-medical-trauma-emotional-implications-and-crisis-intervention/
LOCATION:Edison Hall E201
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community Member,Lectures,Lectures/Workshops/Symposiums,Professional Counseling,School of Humanities and Social Sciences,Workshops and Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250206T164648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T141923Z
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SUMMARY:What Does it Mean to Teach Right Now - Social Justice Academy Professional Development Series
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the current climate regarding equity in education\, the Social Justice Academy will host Cornelius Minor\, a well renowned Brooklyn-eased educator.\n\n\nSpring Distinguished Speaker\n \n\n \n\n“My job as a teacher is not to merely teach the curriculum or even to just teach the students; it is to seek to understand my kids as completely as possible so that I can purposefully bend and remix curriculum to meet them.”\n\n \n\nCornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based educator and part-time Pokemon trainer. He works with teachers\, school leaders\, and leaders of community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform in cities (and sometimes villages) across the globe. His latest book\, “We Got This”\, explores how the work of creating more equitable school spaces is embedded in our everyday choices—specifically in the choice to really listen to kids.\n\n \n\nMinor has been featured in Education Week\, Brooklyn Magazine\, and Teaching Tolerance magazine. He has partnered with the New York City Department of Education\, the International Literacy Association\, Scholastic\, and Lesley University’s Center for Reading Recovery & Literacy Collaborative. Minor was featured in the documentary “Out of Print”\, which made its way around the film festival circuit\, and he has been a featured speaker at conferences all over the world. He is a dedicated hip-hop fan\, and on some evenings\, you can find him online saving the universe with his PlayStation or on paper saving the realm in Dungeons & Dragons.\n\n \n\nMost recently\, along with his partner and wife\, Kass Minor\, he has established The Minor Collective\, a community-based movement designed to foster sustainable change in schools. Whether working with educators and kids in Los Angeles\, Seattle\, or New York City\, Minor uses his love for technology\, literature\, and social media to bring communities together. As a teacher\, Minor draws not only on his years teaching middle school in the Bronx and Brooklyn\, but also on time spent skateboarding\, shooting hoops\, and working with young people.\n\n \n\nThese days\, Minor is learning how to bake from his two young children\, searching for an elusive pair of Jordan IVs\, and is ritually re-reading all of the 1990s era comic books that he c
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/what-does-it-mean-to-teach-right-now-social-justice-academy-professional-development-series/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Black Alumni Network,Community Member,Current Student,Diversity and Inclusion,Free,Graduate Student,Lectures,Lectures/Workshops/Symposiums,Undergraduate Student,Workshops and Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T081337
CREATED:20250131T172231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T172408Z
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SUMMARY:Current Status and Future of the Global Plastics Treaty (Presented by UCI\, Global Ocean Forum)
DESCRIPTION:The Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute (UCI) and Global Ocean Forum (GOF) will host the webinar “Current Status and Future of the Global Plastics Treaty” on Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. EST. The webinar will assemble an international group of experts to explore the progress\, as well as the failures\, toward addressing plastic pollution on a global scale while assessing its various implications. \n\n\n\nKey points of action include identifying and addressing the stumbling blocks to treaty adoption\, considering the implications of addressing the entire plastics life cycle\, ensuring national commitments and transparency\, forming explicit guidelines for establishing baselines\, addressing international trade measures\, respecting Indigenous rights and knowledge systems\, and ensuring a science-based approach while endorsing a living treaty. \n\n\n\nPanelists will include: Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution Executive Secretary Jyoti Mathur-Filipp; Monterey Bay Aquarium Chief Conservation and Science Officer Margaret Spring; Ocean Voices Programme Head of Science Policy Research Marjo Vierros; and Center for International Environmental Law Senior Legal Campaigner (Upstream Plastics Treaty) Daniela Durán. The session will be moderated by UCI Director Tony MacDonald and GOF Executive Director Miriam Balgos. Scroll below for speaker bios. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar will be the second installment of an Ocean and Climate Action series that the UCI and GOF are jointly organizing in alignment with the U.N. Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Vision 2030. The webinars aim to mobilize civil society around critical ocean and climate action identified in the report on Assessing Progress on Ocean and Climate Action 2022-2023 (“ROCA” report). The ROCA report reviews progress made on climate and ocean initiatives\, making it a useful tool for discussion of strategies for achieving climate goals moving forward. Click here to watch the first webinar\, “Catalyzing Party and Community Action on Ocean\, Climate and BBNJ\,” held in April. \n\n\n\nThe ROCA Report identified plastics as a key issue impacting global marine systems. Thus\, the second webinar will discuss the Global Plastics Treaty and explore its implications for the management of land-based marine pollution. \n\n\n\nThe webinar is free and open to the public. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. For questions about the event\, contact Aliya Satku at asatku@monmouth.edu. \n\n\n\nPanelist Bios\n\n\n\nJyoti Mathur-Filipp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJyoti Mathur-Filipp is the executive secretary of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution and head of the secretariat. Prior to this assignment\, she served as director at the secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. She has held key roles in inter-governmental processes\, leading the work on the new global biodiversity framework. With over 25 years of experience in international environmental diplomacy\, she possesses extensive knowledge in environment\, climate\, and sustainable development networks. She began her career with UNDP and managed groundbreaking partnerships. Her diverse roles include consulting for UNFCCC and senior advisory positions at UNDP. Mathur-Filipp holds an MS and MBA and is an alumnus of esteemed educational institutions. \n\n\n\nMargaret Spring\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMargaret Spring joined the Monterey Bay Aquarium in 2013 to oversee its many conservation and science initiatives\, including all ocean science policy work\, the Seafood Watch sustainable seafood initiative and conservation research programs\, including MBARI. From 2009 to 2013\, she held leadership roles at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\, first as chief of staff and then as principal deputy undersecretary for oceans and atmosphere. Prior to her tenure in the Obama Administration\, Margaret led The Nature Conservancy’s California coastal and marine program. From 1999 to 2007\, she served on Capitol Hill as senior counsel\, then general counsel\, to the Senate Committee on Commerce\, Science\, and Transportation\, where she advised members of Congress on ocean and climate issues and helped develop legislation on major science and policy topics. She is a graduate of Duke University Law School and Dartmouth College. \n\n\n\nMarjo Vierros\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarjo Vierros is the Ocean Voices Programme’s director of coastal policy and humanities research\, which undertakes interdisciplinary research on oceans issues. She is also a senior associate with the Global Oceans Forum and a Research Associate with the University of British Columbia Nereus Program. Previously she coordinated the Global Marine Governance Project at United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability and undertook research with its Traditional Knowledge Initiative. With degrees in biology\, oceanography and marine biology\, her career has included work with research\, conservation and United Nations organizations in countries in the Caribbean\, North and Central America\, Bermuda and the Pacific. Her research interests include ocean governance and marine biocultural diversity. \n\n\n\nDaniela Durán\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniela Durán is a senior legal campaigner focused on the upstream parts of the plastics treaty for the Center for International Environmental Law’s Environmental Health program. She is a Colombian campaigner\, with relevant experience influencing national and international plastic policy. She worked as a public policy specialist for The Nature Conservancy\, where she helped enhance the voices of Indigenous Peoples in international climate policy. She also served as a policy advocacy manager for MarViva Foundation\, where she co-drafted and advocated for the approval of Colombia’s first law to reduce single-use plastic production. Daniela holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the Rosario University in Colombia\, and a master’s degree in environment and development from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)\, where she was awarded the Chevening Scholarship for global leaders and researched the frames used for plastic pollution in national policies. \n\n\n\nModerator Bios\n\n\n\nTony MacDonald\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTony MacDonald is director of the Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute (UCI). He was previously the executive director of the Coastal States Organization (CSO) from 1998-2005. CSO\, based in Washington\, DC\, represents the interests of the governors of the nation’s 35 coastal states and territories on coastal and ocean policy matters. Prior to joining CSO\, Tony was the special counsel and director of environmental affairs at the American Association of Port Authorities\, where he represented the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) at the International Maritime Organization on negotiations on the London Convention. Tony also practiced law with a private firm in Washington\, DC\, and served as the environmental legislative representative for the Mayor of the City of New York. \n\n\n\nMiriam Balgos\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMiriam Balgos is executive director of the Global Ocean Forum and concurrent project manager-capacity development specialist of a GEF-funded project on Building and Enhancing Sectoral and Cross-Sectoral Capacity to Support Sustainable Resource Use and Biodiversity Conservation in Marine Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. Formerly associate scientist at the College of Earth\, Ocean\, and Environment\, University of Delaware and the program coordinator of the Global Ocean Forum\, Balgos led the Gerard J. Mangone Center for Marine Policy team in the organization and conduct of multi-stakeholder dialogues in integrated ocean and coastal management. Her research focused on integrated ocean and coastal management\, marine protected areas\, marine areas beyond national jurisdiction\, and climate change adaptation. She co-authored and contributed to various publications including “A Comparative Analysis of Ocean Po
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/current-status-and-future-of-the-global-plastics-treaty-presented-by-uci-global-ocean-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,Featured,Free,Lectures,Lectures/Workshops/Symposiums,Media,Prospective Undergraduate Student,Undergraduate Student,Urban Coast Institute,Virtual
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