Alumni Rumble Boxing Class
2023-05-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Rumble Shrewsbury, 1099 Broad St Unit B, Shrewsbury, NJ
Rumble Shrewsbury
1099 Broad St Unit B, Shrewsbury, NJ
Kick off your Saturday morning by sweating with the Hawks! Join Rumble Boxing founding trainer and alumnus Andy Stern ’11 ’12M for a boxing workout followed by a healthy snack!
This event is on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early! The class will be capped due to space restrictions.

An Evening with Cowboy Junkies
2023-05-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
Sometimes revolutions begin quietly.

In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise — and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80’s. The now classic recording combined folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies.

Formed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar, Margo Timmins on vocals, Peter Timmins on drums, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass, the band has sparkled over the course of 26 albums. “I’ve known Alan longer than I’ve known Pete,” says Michael. “We were friends before Pete was born.”

Unlike most long-lasting groups, Cowboy Junkies have never had a break up or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table,” says Michael.

Buying and Selling Real Estate in 2023
2023-05-09 18:30
What You Always Wanted to Know About the Home Buying and Selling Process but Were Too Afraid to Ask
May 9, 20236:30 p.m.Live via Zoom (Link will be emailed ahead of time)
Panelists: Karyn Cusanelli ’89 and Joseph York ’09
Learn from two experienced, successful alumni in the real estate business. Join them for a virtual panel discussion and conversation to hear about the status and future of the market and learn tips and tricks on buying and selling. Plus, they will debunk some common misconceptions about the current real estate market!
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Anthony Doerr’s Cloud Cuckoo Land
2023-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Virtual
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack, each month we’ll explore a different novel. All you have to do is Zoom in and join the discussion!
This month’s novel is Anthony Doerr’s Cloud Cuckoo Land.
From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of All the Light We Cannot See, comes the instant New York Times bestseller that is a “wildly inventive, a humane and uplifting book for adults that’s infused with the magic of childhood reading experiences” (The New York Times Book Review).
Among the most celebrated and beloved novels of 2021, Anthony Doerr’s gorgeous third novel is a triumph of imagination and compassion, a soaring story about children on the cusp of adulthood in worlds in peril, who find resilience, hope—and a book. In Cloud Cuckoo Land, Doerr has created a magnificent tapestry of times and places that reflects our vast interconnectedness—with other species, with each other, with those who lived before us, and with those who will be here after we’re gone.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

Graduate Commencement
2023-05-10 10:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center

All Undergraduate Class Gathering
2023-05-10 16:00

Undergraduate Commencements
2023-05-11 00:00 - 23:59

The Les Paul Experience
2023-05-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
A musical tribute celebrating the life & career of the legendary jazz musician, inventor; musical pioneer known as the “father of the electric guitar,” Les Paul. This exclusive one-night only concert of Jersey Jams will feature an All-Star Band led by Musical Director and Performer, BOBBY BANDIERA with Layonne Holmes, Tony Perruso, John Pittas, Kevin Bregande, Muddy Shews, Tommy Labella and Jillian Rhys McCoy.
The evening will feature some of New Jersey’s greatest performers including:

SONNY KENN (Red Bank, NJ)
ANTHONY KRIZAN of the Spin Doctors (Raritan, NJ)
REAGAN RICHARDS of Williams Honor (Long Branch, NJ)
BILLY HECTOR (Orange, NJ)
LENNY KAYE of the Patti Smith Band (North Brunswick, NJ)
JIM BABJAK of the Smithereens (Carteret, NJ)

The evening will conclude with an informal Q&A with friends and colleagues of Les Paul. This special musical tribute concert is presented in conjunction with the photography exhibition “Les Paul: Thru the Lens” running in the Pollak Gallery from March 20 – May 31.
GOLD CIRCLE VIP Tickets include: (limited quantity)

A pre-show reception (from 6-7:30 pm) with music by Monmouth Students Jenae & Max

Private viewing of Les Paul Thru the Lens exhibition in the Pollak Gallery
Premium Seating

Presented in Association with The Les Paul Foundation

**Exclusive Offer**: Les Paul in His Own Words

By Les Paul and Michael Cochran
Forward by Paul McCartney
Hard cover 368 pages, 9 1/2” x 12” x 1 1/2”
Special Offer – $50 + tax (Retails for $75)

The charm of this book is “listening” to Les Paul tell his story. Michael Cochran captures Les’ way of telling stories and Les had plenty to tell. This large, beautiful book encompasses the fascinating life of the musician and inventor who seemed to live forever. Les takes the reader from his childhood in Waukesha, Wisconsin through his adventures in St. Louis, Chicago, LA, New Jersey and New York. Les explains how he developed the solid-body guitar and endless recording techniques that changed the world of music. The high quality color prints and photos include many of Les Paul, his extensive guitar collection, musician friends, his inventions and his home recording studios in LA and New Jersey.
Pre-order and pick up the night of show or anytime Monday-Friday 9am – 5 pm at the Pollak Box Office.

Der Rosenkavalier
2023-05-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this opera has been rescheduled from it’s original date of April 15 to May 13. All previously sold tickets will be honored for this screening.
A stellar trio assembles to take on the lead roles of Strauss’s comedy, with soprano Lise Davidsen in her Met role debut as the Marschallin, opposite Mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey in her Met role debut as Octavian, and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie. Bass Günther Groissböck returns as Baron Ochs, and Markus Brück is Sophie’s father, Faninal. Maestro Simone Young takes the podium to oversee Robert Carsen’s fin-de-siècle staging.

Don Giovanni
2023-05-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes his Met debut with a new staging of Mozart’s tragicomedy Don Giovanni. The tale of deceit and damnation is set in an abstract architectural landscape that explores the dark corners of the story and its characters. Nathalie Stutzmann makes her Met debut conducting a star-studded cast led by baritone Peter Mattei as a magnetic Don Giovanni, alongside the Leporello of bass-baritone Adam Plachetka. Sopranos Federica Lombardi, Ana María Martínez, and Ying Fang are Giovanni’s conquests—Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, and Zerlina—and tenor Ben Bliss sings Don Ottavio.

For Alumni: Jersey Shore BlueClaws vs Wilmington Blue Rocks
2023-05-20 16:05 | ShoreTown Ballpark, Lakewood, NJ
Purchase Deadline: May 19 @ 11:59 p.m. EDT
The Jersey Shore BlueClaws would like to welcome Monmouth University Alumni to ShoreTown Ballpark on Saturday, May 20th. In our Third Base Picnic Area, your group’s tickets will include buffet style catering that will be available from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Included in your ticket price is a $5 donation to Monmouth University. In compliance with IRS regulations, your fees are tax-deductible to the extent that payment exceeds the fair market value of goods and services received by attendee. The tax-deductible portion will benefit the Monmouth University Access Fund. With questions about your outing, email Laura MacDonald at lembrey@monmouth.edu.

Women in Leadership
2023-06-01 15:30 - 18:00 | Pozycki Lecture Hall
Monmouth University and NJASA present “Women in Leadership – Being Courageous”
The afternoon includes a Keynote Conversation featuring Ginny Veras, a retired senior audit partner. Following the conversation, we have a unique panel of Women Leaders from finance, P-12 education, and higher education. The event will end with networking and refreshments.
Walk ins are welcome.
Registration/Check in 3:30 p.m.–4 p.m.
Event 4 p.m.–6 p.m.
Networking 6 p.m.
If you are not a member of NJASA, you will have to create an account to register.

Best of Enemies
2023-06-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Pollak Theatre
by James Graham
directed by Jeremy Herrin
inspired by the documentary by Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon
David Harewood (Homeland) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s (Sherwood) multiple award-winning new drama.
In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal.
During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation. As beliefs are challenged and slurs slung, a new frontier in American politics is opening and television news is about to be transformed forever.
Jeremy Herrin (All My Sons) directs this blistering political thriller, filmed live in London’s West End.

Sustainability in Teaching and Research (STAR) Symposium
2023-06-02 00:00 - 2023-06-03 23:59
A Symposium on Curricular and Scholarly Innovations based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Exploring National and International Efforts Toward Equity, Coastal and Climate Futures, Sustainability and Social Justice, and Global Partnership for Sustainable Development.
Registration is Now Open
Preliminary Agenda & Speakers
Additional information about speakers and scheduling will be added in the coming days. Please check back soon for updates.
Symposium Opening
Patrick Leahy, Ed.D., Monmouth University President
Tammy Snyder Murphy, First Lady of New Jersey
Keynote Speaker
Omar Hernandez, Program Manager of the United Nations Academic Impact
Executive Plenary Session on Institutional Best Practices on Sustainability
Dr. Angel Cabrera, President of the Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr. Rupa Chanda, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia, and the Pacific
Panel Themes by Day
Day 1: In-Person/Hybrid
Track A: Educating for Sustainability
Track B: Moving Towards Sustainable Environment
Track C: Equity Justice and Sustainable Communities
Special Attraction: “Youth Creative Works on Sustainability” session with representation from Monmouth University and high school students
Day 2: Virtual
Tracks D and E: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Sustainability Teaching and Research

The Mississippi Delta Meets the Jersey Shore (Featuring Anthony “Big A” Sherrod & The Allstars)
2023-06-02 20:00 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
The Mississippi Delta Meets the Jersey Shore
Friday, June 2, 2023, at 8 p.m.Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Purchase Tickets: $25
Celebrate the delta and the history of the blues with a night of live music and stories. This event will feature Mississippi’s own Anthony “Big A” Sherrod & The Allstars, with an opening set from Ken “Stringbean” Sorensen.
Anthony “Big A” Sherrod
“Big A,” has been described as “an old soul deeply steeped In the Delta blues.” Roger Stolle, owner of Clarksdale’s Cat Head Delta Blues Store, describes Sherrod as “the torchbearer for the Clarksdale sound. “There’s no one else of Anthony’s generation who has learned first-hand from and/or played with the last of the older generation who are gone now […] Anthony was there and absorbed the distinct sounds, vocals, playing and showmanship from each musician he encountered. He knows where the music came from.” –Living Blues Magazine

Presented by the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation and the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University. Co-sponsored by Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and Visit Clarksdale.

Die Zauberflöte
2023-06-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
Nathalie Stutzmann conducts her second Mozart work this season with a new production of Die Zauberflöte. In his Met-debut staging, Simon McBurney incorporates projections, sound effects, and acrobatics to match the spectacle and drama of Mozart’s fable. The brilliant cast includes soprano Erin Morley as Pamina, tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Tamino, baritone Thomas Oliemans in his Met debut as Papageno, soprano Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and bass Stephen Milling as Sarastro.

The Cars
2023-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07720, United States
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 The Cars (self-titled).
This 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.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

50th Reunion Brunch
2023-06-10 11:00 | Doherty House
Cost: $30 per person.

Alumni Vow Renewal
2023-06-10 14:00 | Erlanger Gardens

AlumniFest
2023-06-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Shadow Lawn
All alumni are invited back to experience the first ever AlumniFest, which will include live music, a beer garden, food trucks, games and fun!
Cost:

Adults: $40
Kids ages 10 and up: $35
Kids under 10: Free

$1 from the price of each adult ticket will benefit the Access Fund.
Be Advised: All beer garden participants must be at least 21 years old. Attendees must bring a valid photo ID to verify their age. Current students are strictly prohibited.

Andy Weir's The Martian
2023-06-13 19:30 | Virtual
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack. This month’s novel is Andy Weir’s The Martian.
Andy Weir’s “The Martian” is a sci-fi adventure thriller about one man’s attempt to survive on Mars after a devastating accident leaves him stranded and alone.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.”—The Wall Street Journal
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

Mona Lisa Redefined
2023-06-16 00:00 - 2023-08-11 23:59 | Pollak Gallery
Mona Lisa has been described as the most admired, written or sung about work of art in existence, possessing unique qualities that include the subjects mystifying expression, strong composition and delicate modelling of forms. This juried exhibition features works that “re-reimagine” Mona Lisa – whether it be in a new medium, new time/place, new interpretation, etc. and embodies how this famous work continues to capture imagination so many years after it was created.

Hip Hop in the Round
2023-06-17 14:00 - 16:00
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University will present Hip Hop in the Round at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth County on Saturday, June 17, from 2pm to 4pm, as part of the statewide North to Shore initiative.

Monmouth Alumni Coffee Meet-Up at Bell Works
2023-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ, 07733, United States
All Monmouth Alumni working in Bell Works are invited to join members of the Alumni Engagement and Career Development teams for a cup of coffee and pastry on us! Connect with each other and learn about some exciting new initiatives and programs. We will be set up at the tables under the string lights adjacent to the market. Stop by anytime between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on June 21. We can’t wait to see our fellow Hawks!

PleinAir Painting - SOLD OUT
2023-06-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Erlanger Gardens
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Please click on the BUY TICKETS link to join the waitlist.
Gina Torello, a professor in the Art and Design Department at Monmouth University for 20 years, will guide you in this NEW one-of-a-kind workshop. She will be teaching a step-by-step guided oil painting course the neo-classical in Erlanger Gardens on the campus of Monmouth University. The class will cover compositional structure perspective, color theory, diverse application of materials and most of all the process of “capturing the LIGHT in the open air like the Impressionists.” New Wave Pochade Easels will be provided to all participants for use during your exclusive lesson, along with a comfortable pleinair chair to relax and paint at during the class.
All levels of experience in oil painting are welcome. A detailed supply list will be provided prior to the course.
About the Instructor:
Gina Torello is an accomplished, professional artist with more than 30 years of teaching experience in fine arts higher education. She earned her M.F.A. with a concentration in painting in Florence, Italy, from the Dominican University where she trained with renowned international instructors. Gina specializes in oil painting and pastels, focusing on a blend of impressionism and realism. Her subject matter is primarily nature-based with a heavy concentration in landscapes and seascapes. Gina’s work has been prominently featured in galleries, exhibitions, and art shows in the U.S. and abroad.
www.GinaTorello.Studio

The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew
2023-06-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
Formed in 2007 by Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960’s. Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, Byrds and Beach Boys, but also important to The Boxmasters are The Mothers of Invention, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Big Star. Since forming The Boxmasters, several long-time friends have contributed to the sound of the band, but the core of The Boxmasters has always been Andrew and Thornton. As primary songwriters, the sound of the Boxmasters has been an evolution as the duo constantly strive to find new inspiration, new sounds and new ways of expressing what is in their hearts and on their minds. But at the core, there is a backbeat, a lyric with meaning and music played with emotion.
As a touring band, The Boxmasters have cultivated a rabid cult fanbase across the United States and Canada. Opening for the likes of ZZ Top, Steve Miller, George Thorogood and Kid Rock The Boxmasters have proven to win over large audiences. As a headliner, frequent stops in Kansas City at “Knuckleheads”, Springfield, Illinois at “Boondocks” and “Merrimack Hall” in Huntsville, Alabama have shown dedicated yet still growing audiences. Two appearances at Levon Helm’s “Midnight Ramble” in Woodstock, New York were highlight performances for the band, as well as the “Ramble at The Ryman” that Levon hosted in 2008. The Boxmasters performed on “The Grand Ole Opry” in 2015, another in a growing resume of must-play venues.

GOOD
2023-06-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Pollak Theatre
David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays.
As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.
Olivier Award-winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C.P. Taylor’s timely tale, with a cast that also features Elliot Levey (Coriolanus) and Sharon Small (The Bay). Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.

Monmouth University Computer Camp
2023-07-10 00:00 - 2023-07-14 23:59
Summer Computer Camp at Monmouth University was developed by School of Science faculty to provide advanced learning in computer skills, encourage teamwork, and promote creative thinking. We are happy to announce that we will again be featuring a course on robotics in our camp curriculum this summer!
The camp, for students ages 11 to 17, is from 9 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and includes lunch. Enrollment is limited to 24 students. Topics include: Web and Mobile App Creation, Robotics, Computer Animation, Gaming, Movie Creation.
More Information and Registration

Michael Jackson's Thriller
2023-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Great Hall Auditorium/Virtual, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07720, United States
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 Michael Jackson’s Thriller .
This 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.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth
2023-07-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack. This month’s novel is Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, and Jason Stanford
Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of the Alamo, dispelling the myths, exploring why they had their day for so long, and explaining why the ugly fight about its meaning is now coming to a head.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
