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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity Brain Collective (NBC) Interest Group Presents: Express Yourselves!
DESCRIPTION:The NBC will have an interest meeting\, with the theme of distressing and expressing oneself. This will include using sensory strategies\, verbal and written expression\, and other forms of emotional release via mindfulness strategies.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/neurodiversity-brain-collective-nbc-interest-group-presents-express-yourselves/
LOCATION:Student Center – Conference Room 202B
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month,Diversity and Inclusion
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SUMMARY:Singin' in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends\, Betty Comden and Adolph Green\, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene\, song and dance is accounted for\, including the show-stopping title number! Hilarious situations\, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. (source: MTI)
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/singin-in-the-rain/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Student Performances,Theatre,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Singin' in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends\, Betty Comden and Adolph Green\, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene\, song and dance is accounted for\, including the show-stopping title number! Hilarious situations\, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. (source: MTI)
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/singin-in-the-rain/2025-03-08/2/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Student Performances,Theatre,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Singin' in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends\, Betty Comden and Adolph Green\, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene\, song and dance is accounted for\, including the show-stopping title number! Hilarious situations\, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. (source: MTI)
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/singin-in-the-rain/2025-03-08/1/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Student Performances,Theatre,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Singin' in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends\, Betty Comden and Adolph Green\, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene\, song and dance is accounted for\, including the show-stopping title number! Hilarious situations\, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. (source: MTI)
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/singin-in-the-rain/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Student Performances,Theatre,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Singin' in the Rain
DESCRIPTION:The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends\, Betty Comden and Adolph Green\, from their original award-winning screenplay in Singin’ in the Rain. Each unforgettable scene\, song and dance is accounted for\, including the show-stopping title number! Hilarious situations\, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. (source: MTI)
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/singin-in-the-rain/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month,Music,Music + Theatre Arts,Student Performances,Theatre,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:LAUGHING WITH ME! Improv workshop with Michael O’Keeffe (Ages 13-17)
DESCRIPTION:Laughing With Me! is a program designed specifically for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder that is filled with fast-paced\, interactive fun!! Students think of communication issues like a game!! They will become flexible within these experiences. The outcome being that now they won’t break\, but simply bend. \nThey also learn that it’s OK to fail. It’s simply a part of life that’s ultimately not a big deal. Also\, a common occurrence of the program is an understanding of a special kind of laughter that gives a boost to self-confidence and creates a feeling of camaraderie. This is called “earned laughter”\, because the students realize that they have done something funny  on purpose\, in a setting that promotes and encourages that behavior. \nDelve into the ASD workshop where we look at how we handle what comes our way – expected or not! Add in the great fun and team spirit built into our games. We’ll be playing with both our strengths and our quirks. Your child is set for laughter and learning! \nMike O’Keeffe is a teaching artist with The Count Basie Theatre\, and has been performing and teaching improv comedy professionally for over 25 years. He received his MA in Education from Monmouth University in 1996\, and has been a public school teacher for 20 years. He has done regional improv touring shows with former troupe-mate Wayne Brady\, and has traveled across the country performing corporate comedy and team-building. \nRecently\, he presented a TED Talk on the concept of “Play” called “Using Improv to Become a Better Human”. He is an Adjunct Professor at Monmouth University\, where he teaches Critical Discourse. This spring\, he was a keynote speaker at the National Youth Leadership Council’s\, “More Powerful Together” conference in Washington DC\, which brought together educational leaders and future educators. He was a speaker at Princeton University this summer\, where he demonstrated how to integrate performing arts into their Common Core curricula. \nThis workshop is specifically designed for Ages 13-17.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/laughingwithme2/
LOCATION:Pollak Gallery
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month,Free,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Art + Autism
DESCRIPTION:This juried exhibition will showcase the talents and abilities of artists living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and continue the conversation about the unique power of art in the autism community. Select pieces of work will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Autism Program Improvement Project at Monmouth University’s School of Education. \nFollowing the artist reception on August 8 at 7 PM\, there will be a screening of the National Theatre of London’s critically acclaimed production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in the Pollak Theatre. The play\, which won 7 Olivier and 5 Tony Awards®\, concerns a mystery surrounding the death of a neighbor’s dog that is investigated by young Christopher Boone\, who has autism spectrum disorder\, and his relationships with his parents and school mentor.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/art_autism18/
LOCATION:Pollak Gallery
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month,Free
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SUMMARY:Karaoke 
For A Cause
DESCRIPTION:Join the sisters of Alpha Xi Delta for Karaoke for a Cause\, a talent competition where individuals will sing karaoke songs or original songs of their own to raise funds in support of Autism Speaks. Alpha Xi Delta formed a philanthropic partnership with Autism Speaks in 2009\, and since has proudly raised more than $5\,000\,000  collectively through their national college chapters and alumnae associations for the cause.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/karaoke-%e2%80%a8for-a-cause/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Laughing With Me! - Improv workshops with Michael O’Keefe (Adults 18 & up)
DESCRIPTION:Laughing With Me! is the ASD program that is filled with fast-paced\, interactive fun!! Students think of communication issues like a game!! They will become flexible within these experiences. The outcome being that now they won’t break\, but simply bend. They also learn that it’s OK to fail. It’s simply a part of life that’s ultimately not a big deal. Also\, a common occurrence of the program is an understanding of a special kind of laughter that gives a boost to self-confidence and creates a feeling of camaraderie. This is called “earned laughter”\, because the students realize that they have done something funny on purpose\, in a setting that promotes and encourages that behavior. Delve into the ASD workshop where we look at how we handle what comes our way – expected or not! Add in the great fun and team spirit built into our games. We’ll be playing with both our strengths and our quirks.\n\nMike O’Keeffe is a teaching artist with The Count Basie Theatre\, and has been performing and teaching improv comedy professionally for over 25 years. He received his M.A. in Education from Monmouth University in 1996\, and has been a public school teacher for 20 years. He has done regional improv touring shows with former troupe-mate Wayne Brady\, and has traveled across the country performing corporate comedy and team-building. Recently\, he presented a TED Talk on the concept of “Play” called “Using Improv to Become a Better Human”. He is an Adjunct Professor at Monmouth University\, where he teaches Critical Discourse. This spring\, he was a keynote speaker at the National Youth Leadership Council’s\, “More Powerful Together” conference in Washington DC\, which brought together educational leaders and future educators. He was a speaker at Princeton University this summer\, where he demonstrated how to integrate performing arts into their Common Core Curricula.\n\nFree but registration is required. 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/laughing-with-me-improv-workshops-with-michael-okeefe-adults-18-up/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Laughing With Me! - Improv workshops with Michael O’Keeffe (Teacher Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event has been cancelled.  \nLaughing With Me! is the ASD program that is filled with fast-paced\, interactive fun!! Students think of communication issues like a game!! They will become flexible within these experiences. The outcome being that now they won’t break\, but simply bend. They also learn that it’s OK to fail. It’s simply a part of life that’s ultimately not a big deal. Also\, a common occurrence of the program is an understanding of a special kind of laughter that gives a boost to self-confidence and creates a feeling of camaraderie. This is called “earned laughter”\, because the students realize that they have done something funny on purpose\, in a setting that promotes and encourages that behavior. Delve into the ASD workshop where we look at how we handle what comes our way – expected or not! Add in the great fun and team spirit built into our games. We’ll be playing with both our strengths and our quirks. \nMike O’Keeffe is a teaching artist with The Count Basie Theatre\, and has been performing and teaching improv comedy professionally for over 25 years. He received his M.A. in Education from Monmouth University in 1996\, and has been a public school teacher for 20 years. He has done regional improv touring shows with former troupe-mate Wayne Brady\, and has traveled across the country performing corporate comedy and team-building. Recently\, he presented a TED Talk on the concept of “Play” called “Using Improv to Become a Better Human”. He is an Adjunct Professor at Monmouth University\, where he teaches Critical Discourse. This spring\, he was a keynote speaker at the National Youth Leadership Council’s\, “More Powerful Together” conference in Washington DC\, which brought together educational leaders and future educators. He was a speaker at Princeton University this summer\, where he demonstrated how to integrate performing arts into their Common Core Curricula.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/cancelled-laughing-with-me-improv-workshops-with-michael-okeeffe-teacher-workshop/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Laughing With Me! - Improv workshops with Michael O’Keeffe (Ages 13-17)
DESCRIPTION:Laughing With Me! is the ASD program that is filled with fast-paced\, interactive fun!! Students think of communication issues like a game!! They will become flexible within these experiences. The outcome being that now they won’t break\, but simply bend. They also learn that it’s OK to fail. It’s simply a part of life that’s ultimately not a big deal. Also\, a common occurrence of the program is an understanding of a special kind of laughter that gives a boost to self-confidence and creates a feeling of camaraderie. This is called “earned laughter”\, because the students realize that they have done something funny on purpose\, in a setting that promotes and encourages that behavior. Delve into the ASD workshop where we look at how we handle what comes our way – expected or not! Add in the great fun and team spirit built into our games. We’ll be playing with both our strengths and our quirks. Your child is set for laughter and learning! \nMike O’Keeffe is a teaching artist with The Count Basie Theatre\, and has been performing and teaching improv comedy professionally for over 25 years. He received his MA in Education from Monmouth University in 1996\, and has been a public school teacher for 20 years. He has done regional improv touring shows with former troupe-mate Wayne Brady\, and has traveled across the country performing corporate comedy and team-building. Recently\, he presented a TED Talk on the concept of “Play” called “Using Improv to Become a Better Human”. He is an Adjunct Professor at Monmouth University\, where he teaches Critical Discourse. This spring\, he was a keynote speaker at the National Youth Leadership Council’s\, “More Powerful Together” conference in Washington DC\, which brought together educational leaders and future educators. He was a speaker at Princeton University this summer\, where he demonstrated how to integrate performing arts into their Common Core Curricula. \nFree but registration is required.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/laughing-with-me-improv-workshops-with-michael-okeeffe-ages-13-17/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Laughing With Me! - Improv workshops with Michael O’Keefe (Ages 8-12)
DESCRIPTION:Laughing With Me! is the ASD program that is filled with fast-paced\, interactive fun!! Students think of communication issues like a game!! They will become flexible within these experiences. The outcome being that now they won’t break\, but simply bend. They also learn that it’s OK to fail. It’s simply a part of life that’s ultimately not a big deal. Also\, a common occurrence of the program is an understanding of a special kind of laughter that gives a boost to self-confidence and creates a feeling of camaraderie. This is called “earned laughter”\, because the students realize that they have done something funny on purpose\, in a setting that promotes and encourages that behavior. Delve into the ASD workshop where we look at how we handle what comes our way – expected or not! Add in the great fun and team spirit built into our games. We’ll be playing with both our strengths and our quirks. Your child is set for laughter and learning! \nMike O’Keeffe is a teaching artist with The Count Basie Theatre\, and has been performing and teaching improv comedy professionally for over 25 years. He received his MA in Education from Monmouth University in 1996\, and has been a public school teacher for 20 years. He has done regional improv touring shows with former troupe-mate Wayne Brady\, and has traveled across the country performing corporate comedy and team-building. Recently\, he presented a TED Talk on the concept of “Play” called “Using Improv to Become a Better Human”. He is an Adjunct Professor at Monmouth University\, where he teaches Critical Discourse. This spring\, he was a keynote speaker at the National Youth Leadership Council’s\, “More Powerful Together” conference in Washington DC\, which brought together educational leaders and future educators. He was a speaker at Princeton University this summer\, where he demonstrated how to integrate performing arts into their Common Core Curricula. \nFREE but registration is required.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/laughing-with-me-improv-workshops-with-michael-okeefe-ages-8-12/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month,Workshops and Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Monmouth Lecture Series: Lori M. Gaines\, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:Presented by\nThe School of Education \n\nThursday\, April 06\, 2017 \nSpecial Education Reconsidered\nLori M. Gaines\, Esq.\nSpecial Education Attorney\, Barger & Gaines \nWilson Hall Auditorium \n7:00 p.m. \nQ&A following lecture\nReception with light fare and refreshments starting at 6 p.m. \nAbout This Lecture \nFederal special education law requires that school districts provide students with a “free appropriate public education.” But just what does that mean? In 1982 the Supreme Court considered this question in the landmark decision of Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Amy Rowley. Since then\, however\, the various federal court circuits across the country have adopted varying standards for determining whether a special education program is actually appropriate – some adopting the standard set out by the Supreme Court and others deciding to impose a greater standard. As a result\, there is an inconsistency across our country and therefore an inconsistency in just how much educational benefit students with disabilities are entitled to receive based on where they live. This inconsistency led the Supreme Court to once again consider this question through the case of Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District. \nJoin Ms. Gaines for an interactive conversation about the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District case\, the arguments made for and against imposing a greater obligation on school districts to provide more than the minimum educational benefit to students with disabilities\, and the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on the climate of special education across the United States.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/monmouth-lecture-series-lori-m-gaines-esq/
LOCATION:The Great Hall Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Autism Awareness Month,Community Member,Current Student,Faculty,School of Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170402T230000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215302
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SUMMARY:BRAVO AMICI - FUNDRAISER FOR AUTISM SPEAKS
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Autism Speaks NJ\, this special concert presentation held on World Autism Awareness Day will feature Geoff Sewell\, founder of the classical crossover opera band Amici Forever and his cast of exceptionally talented Broadway performers singing favorite pieces from well-known musicals\, operas and popular music. From classic opera favorites like La Traviata’s Brindisi to Phantom’s All I Ask of You and crowd pleasers like That’s Amore\, audiences will delight in the uplifting performance by the gifted vocalists of Bravo Amici. The concert will also feature a special video presentation of Sewell’s song Heal Me co-written by his wife Simone and featuring daughters Olivia and Sienna (who has autism) highlighting the message that autism is treatable. This event will be held in conjunction with the Art+Autism gallery exhibition opening reception featuring juried work by artists with Autism. Proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks NJ. 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/bravo-amici-fundraiser-for-autism-speaks/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month,Concerts,Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTSTAMP:20260422T215302
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SUMMARY:Light it up Blue
DESCRIPTION:Each April 2nd\, Autism Speaks celebrates the start of its signature campaign\, Light It Up Blue\, along with the international autism community in recognition of UN sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day and April\, World Autism Month . Thousands of iconic landmarks and buildings join the hundreds of thousands of homes and communities around the world to “light blue” in support of people living with autism. Monmouth University will be joining the campaign lighting dramatically lighting up the Monmouth Library and Wilson Hall for the entire month of April.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/light-it-up-blue/
LOCATION:The Great Hall
CATEGORIES:Autism Awareness Month
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T215302
CREATED:20180725T203849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T160514Z
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SUMMARY:ART+AUTISM
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with Autism Speaks New Jersey\, this juried exhibition opening at the beginning of Autism Awareness Month will showcase the talents and abilities of artists living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and initiate a conversation about the unique power of art in the autism community. Each piece of work will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks.   \nOpening Reception: April 2\, 5-7 PM\nThe opening reception will be presented in conjunction with the Bravo Amici benefit concert for Autism Speaks on April 2 at 8 PM.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/artautism/
LOCATION:Pollak Gallery
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Autism Awareness Month
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