Events

Women's Basketball vs Lafayette
2024-12-01 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | OceanFirst Bank Center
Monmouth University Women’s Basketball vs Lafayette
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/3IzwagG

Sunday Mass
2024-12-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Catholic Center, 16 Beechwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, United States

I Wish to Say Teach-In Series
2024-12-02 11:40 - 13:00 | DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall
This fall the DiMattio Gallery is hosting I Wish That I Had Spoken Only of It All, an exhibition of Sheryl Oring’s social practice project I Wish to Say and related works. Part of our programming will be a teach-in series from MU faculty about topics related to themes that intersect with Oring’s project as art reaches across disciplinary bounds. These teach-ins will be free and open to the public.
Since 2004, Oring has traveled with her typewriter to different public spaces and colleges and universities, asking community members to dictate and mail postcards to the US President. To date, she has typed over 4241 postcards in her attempt to use art as a catalyst for social change. With her project, she encourages civic engagement and dialogue in our society (https://www.sheryloring.org/i-wish-to-say).
Our teach-in series will be held in the DiMattio Gallery and currently includes:
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 4:30-5:15pm
Dr. Katherine Parkin (History)
“Native American Reproductive Lives in the Archives”
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 6-7pm
Dr. Kristin Bluemel (English)
“Green Worlds in Black and White: Feminist Readings of the 1930s Wood Engraving Revival”
** Presented as part of the annual lecture series “Ink and Electricity: Advancing Liberal Learning in the Digital Age,” hosted by the Wayne D. McMurray-Helen Bennett Endowed Chair in the Humanities.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 2:50-4:10pm
Dr. Laura Turner (Math)
“Solving for XX: Histories of Sexism in Mathematical Practice”
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 1:15-2:15pm
Prof. Kimberly Callas (Studio Art)
“Socially Engaged Drawings” (an opportunity to create your own postcard drawings)
Monday, November 25, 4:30-5:50pm
Dr. Jason Fitzgerald (Education–Curriculum and Instruction)
“Fostering Students’ Civic Voices”
Monday, December 2, 11:40am-1pm
Dr. Johanna Foster (Sociology)
“Changing Systems, Not Just People: The Sociology of Social Justice Work”
In addition to the Teach-In Series, these other events will be taking place in conjunction with the exhibition.
Oring performs I Wish to Say: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 11am-1pm, Rebecca Stafford Student Center Patio
Artist talk: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 4:30-5:30pm, Great Hall Auditorium
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 19, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm, DiMattio Gallery, Rechnitz Hall
For more information, contact the exhibition curator, Prof. Corey Dzenko at cdzenko@monmouth.edu.

Brute Force
2024-12-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Lauren K Woods Theatre, 398 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States
Born in 1940, Monmouth University alumnus Stephen Friedland performs under the name Brute Force. A lifelong singer-songwriter, Friedland began his musical journey a songwriter for Bright Tunes Productions at the behest of doo-wop group The Tokens, who had scored a hit with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Friedland joined the band as their keyboard player. For Bright Tunes, Friedland composed the Chiffons’ 1965 hit “Nobody Knows What’s Goin’ On (in My Mind But Me).” He also composed hit songs for Del Shannon, Peggy March, and The Cyrkle.

In 1968, The Beatles famously invited musicians around the world to submit their work for consideration for release by Apple Records. Friedland answered the call with his original composition “The King of Fuh,” which has emerged as one of the most notorious songs in annals of Apple Records history. Against all odds, John Lennon and George Harrison opted to release the song, which tells the tongue-in-cheek story about a monarch toiling in the land of Fuh. Under Harrison’s supervision, the song was overdubbed with a string arrangement composed by John Barham. Given the song’s irreverent nature, EMI (Apple’s parent company) refused to distribute the single, of which only 1,000 copies were pressed. In 2010, more than four decades after its original rejection by EMI, “The King of Fuh” was released by Apple Records on the Come and Get It compilation. Friedland is currently developing a play titled Color Talk for production.

Abs, Legs and Butt
2024-12-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Boylan Gym South
Sculpt your abs, legs, and butt with this moderate-intensity level class focusing on basic body weight movements such as squats and lunges. Work your core with planks, crunches, and other exercises for a total lower body/core workout.

Perugino: Eternal Renaissance
2024-12-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Pollak Theatre
Perugino: Eternal Renaissance is a journey to discover Perugino, one of the most revered artists of the 15th Century and to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of his death.
Journey through Italy to discover his great masterpieces, from the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to the two rooms entirely dedicated to him in the National Gallery of Umbria. Spectators will be led on a guided discovery of the artist’s harmonious work: a perfect balance between man and nature, realism and idealism, as seen in paintings such as “The Delivery of the Keys” in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, “Lamentation over the Dead Christ” in the Galleria Palatina in Florence, the “Pietà” and “Agony in the Garden” in the Uffizi Gallery.

Relationships IRL - Professional Dynamics: Enhancing Relationships with Insight
2024-12-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Carol Afflitto Conference Room – Rebecca Stafford Student Center
A Monmouth CPS workshop series focused on exploring the various types of relationships we encounter in our lives.

Colleges Against Cancer General Meeting
2024-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Student Center – Conference Room 202B
Colleges Against Cancer is accredited by the American Cancer Society, whose competencies include research, fundraising, advocacy for cancer awareness. We support those at Monmouth University and surrounding areas with different events hosted in and around campus, as well as co-sponsoring with other organizations on and off campus.
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Colleges Against Cancer Fall Support Groups
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Student Center – Conference Room 202B
Join Colleges Against Cancer as we hold space for Monmouth students who may feel alone with their own experiences as a survivor, caregiver, or family member of those with who have personally experienced the effects of cancer during their lives. This is a new program of Colleges Against Cancer, and we are excited to hold this space for those in our community.

Orientation Leader Information Session
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Student Center 202 A
Interested in becoming an Orientation Leader? Stop by to learn more about the role and ask any questions you may have!

CrunchTime
2024-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Boylan Gym South
Sculpt your abs and core with this beginner/moderate-intensity level class focusing on basic body weight movements such as planks, crunches, and other exercises for a total core workout. Sign up on the ‘Monmouth Rec” app or at fitdegree.com.

Queen, A Night at the Opera
2024-12-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Woods Theatre/Virtual, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, 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 Queen, A Night at the Opera.
This event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the WOODS THEATRE 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.

Gourmet Dining Winter Wonderland
2024-12-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Magill Commons Dining Hall
Happy Holidays Monmouth! This is the 2nd year Gourmet Dining is bringing their popular Winter Wonderland program back to Magill Commons Dining Hall.

Monmouth Gamers United
2024-12-04 14:20 - 16:00 | Edison Hall E240B
Join us every Wednesday for a place to hang out and play games. From board games to video games we accept gamers of all types!

Catholic Campus Ministry Weekly Meeting
2024-12-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Catholic Center, 16 Beechwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, United States

Men's Basketball at Lehigh
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Stabler Arena – Bethlehem, PA
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball at Lehigh
Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/espnplus/player/_/id/bbb6e32b-98bf-47b1-8653-c893de225894
Streaming Audio: https://monmouthhawks.com/watch/?Live=116&type=Live

Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Fashion Show
2024-12-04 21:30 - 23:30 | Pollak Theatre
Come join the sisters of DPhiE for their philanthropy event Fashion Show in Pollak Theatre. The program begins at 9:30 pm. Don’t miss it!

Neurodiversity Brain Collective - Interest Group Meeting
2024-12-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Intercultural Center Lounge
We are attempting to organize a disability-forward club, in regards to the needs of neurodiverse students. Our goal, once we become a club, is to become a place of peer support and to raise general campus awareness of neurodiversity. Please come and show support for your neurodivergent peers – people of all brains welcomed! Physical location in intercultural center lounge, with zoom link attached!

Crafternoon & Cookies
2024-12-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Library Room 102
Join us at the library for origami, collage, and coloring. Free cookies, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate!

Crafternoon & Cookies
2024-12-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Library Room 102
Bring your friends to enjoy some afternoon crafting and snacks!

Women's Basketball vs Rider - Hoops & Pups
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center
Monmouth University Women’s Basketball vs Rider – Hoops & Pups
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/3IzwagG

Bring in Da Funk, Part II
2024-12-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Class Schedule: Thursdays – December 5 & 12 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Parliament/Funkadelic’s George Clinton declared “we want the funk,” and by the mid-70s the genre was in full swing. On the R&B and pop charts as well as on the dance floor, funk had officially taken over. This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole covers the peak of the genre, its eventual decline in popularity, and its continuing influence. Artists examined include the Ohio Players, Stevie Wonder, Average White Band, Kool and the Gang, Earth, Wind, and Fire, the Commodores, Cameo, Slave, Zapp and Roger, and many more. In addition, subgenres including go go, punk funk (coined by Rick James), funk rock, and Bay Area funk will be covered. The course includes multimedia presentations and class discussions.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

Men's Track and Field at Penn Opener
2024-12-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Philadelphia, PA
Monmouth University Men’s Track and Field at Penn Opener

Women's Track and Field at Penn Opener
2024-12-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Philadelphia, PA
Monmouth University Women’s Track and Field at Penn Opener

Women's Swimming vs ECAC Winter Championships
2024-12-06 00:00 - 2024-12-07 23:59 | East Meadow, NY
Monmouth University Women’s Swimming vs ECAC Winter Championships

Men's Swimming at ECAC Winter Championships
2024-12-06 10:00 - 2024-12-08 17:00 | East Meadow, NY
Monmouth University Men’s Swimming at ECAC Winter Championships

Food Truck Friday - Cocoa and Desserts
2024-12-06 11:00 - 13:00
The end of the semester may have arrived but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate its ending. Stop by the circular drive next to the Great Hall on Friday, December 6 from 11 am to 1 pm for our final edition of Food Truck Friday of the fall 2024 term. We will be featuring hot cocoa and desserts. Event is being sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement and the Athletic Department.

Monmouth Review Early Bird Submission Party
2024-12-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Rechnitz Hall
Join the Monmouth Review for their Early Bird Submission Party! If you’ve submitted by the early bird deadline on December 6th you will be entered to win gift cards and prizes.
