Events

50th Reunion Brunch
2023-06-10 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Yankee Stadium: Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees
2023-08-05 13:05 | Yankee Stadium
Join Monmouth University and the New York Yankees for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees take on the Houston Astros 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.
The first 1,000 fans who purchase through this offer will receive an exclusive New York Yankees Hat co-branded with the Monmouth University logo.

The Zombies' Odessey and Oracle
2023-08-08 19:30 - 21:00 | 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 Zombies’ Odessey and Oracle.
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.

Bar A Alumni Summer Happy Hour
2023-08-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave., Lake Como, NJ
Join fellow alumni and friends at Bar Anticipation in Belmar!
We’re back at Bar A this summer for our Alumni Happy Hour! And what’s summer without a BBQ? Enjoy discounted drinks, live entertainment, and unlimited barbecue eats.
Be Advised: All participants must be at least 21 years old. Attendees must bring a valid photo ID to verify their age. Current students are strictly prohibited.

The Secret History by Donna Tartt
2023-08-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack. This month’s novel is The Secret History by Donna Tartt.

A contemporary literary classic and “an accomplished psychological thriller … absolutely chilling” (Village Voice), from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Goldfinch.
Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at a New England college discover a way of thought and life a world away from their banal contemporaries. But their search for the transcendent leads them down a dangerous path, beyond human constructs of morality.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels—Monmouth University Night at Citi Field
2023-08-27 12:05 - 15:05 | Citi Field
Come join the Monmouth University Alumni and friends and the New York Mets for a fun-filled day of baseball at Citi Field as the Mets take on the Los Angeles Angels.
Each Special Event Ticket also includes $18 Stored Value, which could be consumed at any concession stands and team store at Citi Field on August 27.

Guajiros Retratos de Otoño, an exhibition of work by Lázaro Niebla
2023-09-01 00:00 - 2023-12-15 23:59 | Pollak Gallery
Lázaro Niebla, a resident of Trinidad de Cuba, documents the connection to the past through reverse woodcut portraits of those that understand it best: his elders. His process begins by collecting discarded colonial window panels that were used to protect the homes in Trinidad de Cuba during the Spanish colonization. He then photographs his subjects, capturing them in a spontaneous moment. Working off of his photograph, Lázaro meticulously carves layer after layer from the repurposed panel, exposing the perfectly preserved wood under the surface. Using acrylic paint, Lázaro adds touches of color to the piece, choosing to leave the skin of the subject wood tone — connecting the person he has chosen to portray to the material that he has chosen to work with. The life of the tree, the window shutter, the home it protected, the subject portrayed, and the artist are all represented in each piece of art.
Artist Demonstration: September 27 from 6pm – 8pm |Great Hall Auditorium
Lázaro Niebla, Cuban wood sculptor, explains his concept, technique, tools and cultural aspects of his work. He’ll show an example of a work in progress and how he accomplishes the carved details of his subjects to create the multi-dimensional texture of his works.

NEW!!! Opening Reception – RESCHEDULED FOR November 10 from 6pm – 8 pm | Pollak Gallery
Please join us for a meet and greet with the artist!

PAT CRESSON - Taking a Leap –The Power of the Natural World - 45 Years of Creative Work
2023-09-05 00:00 - 2023-12-08 23:59 | DiMattio and Ice House Galleries, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, nj, 07764
Closing Reception and lecture/walking tour: Thursday December 7 – Tour begins at 4pm; Reception (light refreshments) from 5-6pm
This retrospective show, PAT CRESSON Taking a Leap –The Power of the Natural World 45 Years of Creative Work is a combined visual statement of over 45 years of artmaking. It covers 21 different categories ranging from painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and digital imaging to sculpture. CRESSON have always been interested in a broad range of art topics, styles and techniques and has followed her heart and not limited herself to just one or two topics, series or styles.
Ancient cultures and architecture, botanicals, maps & ephemera, the landscape, weather systems and climate, insects, birds, Asian culture, kimonos, bonsai design, endangered species, marine life and the seashore – these are all topics that have interested her for many years and she returns again and again to them for inspiration. Using these as inspiration and metaphor her interest is also in the exploration of human interaction and the natural world – the navigation between what is hidden and what is revealed.
Recently she has concentrated her explorations into the connection between geometry and Nature. She has explored this by juxtaposing hard edge geometric design form, scientific illustrations, and pattern against organic landscape shapes, portions of sketches, and textured paint.
Many of the artist’s pieces combine drawing, type, painting, graphic design, digital imagery, and original photography. A majority of her prints and images over the years have reflected interests in nature and landscape, legend, myth, storytelling, and spirituality. They complement a 35-year interest in anthropology and archaeology with particular interest in the cultures of Egypt, Japan, China, South American Mayan and the Anastazi.

Pat Cresson – Taj Mahal

Pat Cresson – Vintage Fish

Pat Cresson – Blue-Lagoon-Kimona-Series-Green-Frog

Pat Cresson – Prevailing Winds

Pat Cresson – Moose and Elk

“Cresson has often taken a collage approach in her creative work and this is clear in both paintings and prints. In painting, the artist’s use of oils, wax, and mixed media enhances both the collage look of her work and her atmospheric approach to color. In printmaking, her use of chine-collé and the collograph process heightens the variety of textures and colors in her work. Whether one looks at the paintings and the prints on display here, or the drawings and digital images available on the artist’s website, there are opposing areas of abstract color, a wide array of textures and transparencies, and recognizable images (or in some cases, the vague suggestion of images). Color is one of the artist’s strengths, and her use of it ranges from the poetic to the dramatic. The paintings, which tend to be more abstract than the prints, contain some of her most ethereal color combinations. Line is another strength, especially in the prints that utilize the inherently linear process of intaglio etching.”
Dr. Kate Ogden, Professor of Art History, Stockton State University, NJ
This work was supported, in part, by several Grant-in-Aid-for-Creativity awards and the Urban Coast Institute at Monmouth University.

Billy Joel’s The Stranger
2023-09-05 19:30 - 21:00 | 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 Billy Joel’s The Stranger.
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.

J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye
2023-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack. This month’s novel is J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye. One of the greatest American novels of all time, The Catcher in the Rye is a classic coming-of-age story: an elegy to teenage alienation, capturing the deeply human need for connection and the bewildering sense of loss as we leave childhood behind.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

British Invasion Part 1: Beginnings and Influences
2023-09-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Class Schedule: Tuesdays – September 19 & 26 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Before the Beatles kicked off the British Invasion of the US, a musical revolution was underway in the UK. Teens reveled in listening to a specific type of American music: rock and roll from Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Little Richard, and more. Early Motown reached the Merseyside, along with records by little-known (in America) R&B artists. At the same time, James Brown and Ray Charles scored hits both in the US and the UK. However, folk also attracted teens’ attention through a genre called skiffle, a style that would greatly influence budding musicians such as John Lennon and Jimmy Page.
This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole examines the influences of these genres on what would become the British Invasion, which would ultimately transform music worldwide. The class will survey the artists that would predate the Beatles: Billy Fury, Cliff Richard, the Shadows, Tommy Steele, The Vipers Skiffle Group, and much more. It will reveal just how different the UK and US charts looked prior to the British Invasion, and how these artists and numerous genres contributed to the transformation from 1950s to 1960s sounds.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

Willie Nile
2023-09-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Pollak Theatre
Join us for our Performing Arts season-opening concert with Willie Nile and opening act James Maddock.
The New York Times called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” Uncut Magazine called him “A one-man Clash.” His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a platter for the ages” by Uncut. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the “Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011” and BBC Radio called it “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.” His single from that album, “One Guitar,” was the “Top Pick of the Week” in USA Today.
Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. His album, American Ride, won “Best Rock Album of the Year” at the Independent Music Awards. It appeared on dozens of year-end Top Ten lists for 2013 and was voted “Album Of The Year” by Twangville Magazine. Bono called it, “One of the great guides to unraveling the mystery that is the troubled beauty of America.”
Willie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: “His live performances are legendary.” His 2020 album New York At Night got rave reviews, with The Associated Press calling it: “As sharp and guitar-driven as ever…the fire within Nile, once a peer of The Replacements and The Clash, continues to light a similar torch…anthemic…custom made for these times..” Downbeat Magazine calling it a “sonic love letter to Gotham.” His new studio album The Day The Earth Stood Still features a duet with Steve Earle on the song “Blood On Your Hands.” The London Times called him “A man who embodies the true spirit of rock n’ roll.” The New Yorker wrote that Willie Nile is “One of the most brilliant singer-songwriters of the past 30 years.”

Homecoming Tailgate 2023
2023-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Practice Field
Register for the biggest event of the year to celebrate your Hawk pride and 90 years of Monmouth!
Please note: early entry is only for guests with MVP tickets, as well as any guests of MVP ticket holders under 21.
MVP Tailgate Ticket

Early access to the Tailgate at 10 a.m.
Access to cash bar, tailgate food, children’s activities and live music
Monmouth University Homecoming 2023 t-shirt (while supplies last)
One drink ticket
Your name on the scoreboard during the game! (Must be registered by 9/26 for inclusion on scoreboard)
$1 of the ticket price will support the Access Fund, which provides scholarships for students with unmet need.

Free Tailgate Ticket

General access to the tailgate at 11 a.m.
Access to cash bar, tailgate food, children’s activities and live music

Enjoy more that Monmouth has to offer during Homecoming weekend! More events to come.
Saturday, Sept. 30

10 a.m. – Historic Tours of the Great Hall
1 p.m. – Monmouth Football vs. Lehigh
7 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Charleston – Hesse Field

Special Advance Screening - Miranda’s Victim
2023-09-30 18:00 - 23:00
It’s 1963, when Trish, 18, walks home at night from her job at a Phoenix theater. Suddenly, a stranger brandishing a knife ties Trish up and forces her into the back seat of his 1953 Packard. He then takes her to a deserted road and brutally sexually assaults her. Determined to have her assailant jailed, Trish reports the sexual assault to the skeptical police. It’s only after Trish undergoes a polygraph test and an extremely humiliating physical exam, that the detectives discover other women have been similarly attacked. But no one could know that Trish’s commitment to finding justice would trigger a law that would transform a Nation.
6:00 pm – Opening Reception – Great Hall – Additional Ticket Required
7:45 pm – Introduction and Screening, Miranda’s Victim– Pollak Theatre
10:15pm – Panel Discussion with Cast Members, Director, Producer and Special Guests

Filmed at locations throughout Monmouth County, including on the Monmouth University campus.

Step Afrika
2023-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Pollak Theatre
Enjoy the company’s self-titled work Step Afrika! This show introduces audiences to stepping through both a traditional and contemporary lens. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.(presented in partnership with Student Activities)

Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
2023-10-03 19:30 - 21:00 | 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 Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
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.

Fall Internship and Career Fair 2023
2023-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center
Fair for Internship and Career Opportunities
Contact careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu to register.
