Salman Rushdie, Midnight's Children
2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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 week’s book is Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie.
Sir Salman Rushdie is an Indian-born British-American novelist known for blending magic realism with historical fiction, often exploring East-West cultural themes. His acclaimed novel Midnight’s Children (1981) won the Booker Prize and was twice named the best of all Booker winners. His 1988 novel The Satanic Verses led to global controversy, a fatwa calling for his death, and multiple violent attacks, including a 2022 stabbing in New York.
Rushdie has received numerous honors, including a knighthood in 2007 and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He has lived in the U.S. since 2000 and taught at NYU and Emory. His 2012 memoir Joseph Anton recounts life under threat. In 2023, Time named him one of the world’s 100 most influential people.
Saleem Sinai is born at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, the very moment of India’s independence. Greeted by fireworks displays, cheering crowds, and Prime Minister Nehru himself, Saleem grows up to learn the ominous consequences of this coincidence. His every act is mirrored and magnified in events that sway the course of national affairs; his health and well-being are inextricably bound to those of his nation; his life is inseparable, at times indistinguishable, from the history of his country. Perhaps most remarkable are the telepathic powers linking him with India’s 1,000 other “midnight’s children,” all born in that initial hour and endowed with magical gifts.
This novel is at once a fascinating family saga and an astonishing evocation of a vast land and its people–a brilliant incarnation of the universal human comedy. Twenty-five years after its publication, Midnight’ s Children stands apart as both an epochal work of fiction and a brilliant performance by one of the great literary voices of our time.

A Race to Finish Finals
2025-12-09 20:00 - 22:30 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
Mario Kart, Pizza, & Prizes for 1st , 2nd, and 3rd place winners!nSpruce Hall Lobbyn8pm-Tournament is overn—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375615

Late Night Breakfast
2025-12-09 21:00 - 22:30 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
Stop by for this Monmouth end of semester, pre-final exams tradition! It’s Late Night Breakfast! What’s your favorite food? Pancakes, French Toast Sticks, Tater Tots, Sausage, Bacon, Eggs, Danish, Bagels….ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!nnLate Night Breakfast is free to all Monmouth University students.n—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375033

Wellness Wednesday
2025-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
Try December’s feel-good food, dark chocolate!n—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375622

Irish Dining Night
2025-12-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
Come to the Dining Hall and enjoy Irish cuisine!nnn—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375359

Making Holiday Cards
2025-12-10 20:00 - 21:00 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
Come stop by Spruce Hall Lobby to make a holiday card for your family or friends!n—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375619

Hot Chocolate & Candy Canes
2025-12-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
Pop-up event serving Hot Chocolate & Candy Canes!n—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375623

New Student Orientation OL Information Session
2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
Learn more about becoming a 2026 Orientation Leadern—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375637

Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Pollak Theatre
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Pollak Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Fever Up’s 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.
The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Here Comes the Sun, Yesterday, I Want to Break Free, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more!

De-Stress Event - Build a Gingerbread House
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
? STUDENT DE-STRESS NIGHT! ?nGingerbread House DecoratingnTake a break from studying — de-stress with sweets and creativity! nn? Thursday, Dec. 11n? 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMn? Library Cafénn✨ What’s Happening:n• Build and decorate your own gingerbread house ?n• Candy, frosting & supplies provided ?n• Chill music + snacks + good vibes ?nn? Everyone is welcome — no experience needed!nBring your friends, show off your decorating style, and take a break before finals.nnDe-stress. Create. Enjoy. ?n—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375655

Zumba
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Boylan Gym South
This class takes the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

Disco Inferno!, Part II
2025-12-11 19:30 - 2025-12-18 21:00 | Virtual (Zoom)
Class Schedule: December 11, 16, & 18, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
By the late 1970s, disco dominated the airwaves and conquered film, television, advertising, and fashion. Its ubiquity, however, led to an inevitable backlash in the form of Chicago’s infamous “Disco Demolition Night” event at Comiskey Park. Did that signal the end of the genre? Hardly—it merely changed labels, transforming its sound and becoming “House” or “Electronic Dance Music (EDM).” In the present day, artists such as Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, and Sabrina Carpenter have incorporated the sound into their own music.

Part two of Disco Inferno continues the journey through the history of disco, moving from the late 1970s peak into House music and through the present day. How did disco evolve through the 1970s? How did the genre alter music and popular culture? Why has the music endured? All of these questions will be explored through multimedia presentations and class discussions. Students will learn about the peak of disco and its longevity, key artists, and how the genre evolved into House and EDM.

Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
2025-12-11 20:30 - 21:30 | Pollak Theatre
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never before. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at Pollak Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Fever Up’s 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.
The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as The Scientist, Viva la Vida, Radioactive, Believer, and more!

Please note that these events are presented by Fever Up.

Christmas Classics
2025-12-12 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:15 | Pollak Theatre
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Branch. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Pollak Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Fever Up’s 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.
The Concertize String Quartet has a tentative program featuring both new and classic Christmas music!

Hawk Hunt
2025-12-12 20:30 - 23:30 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
Residents will be presented with a photo of a resource on campus and then will be asked to name the resource, say where it is, and describe what it is used for. If a resident is able to do this after however many tries they need, they are entered into a drawing to win one of two virtual $25 Amazon gift cards. n—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375663

De-Stress Event - Self-Service Gift Wrapping & Holliday Cards, Cookies & Hot Cocoa
2025-12-13 12:00 - 2025-12-14 00:00 | Library Room 101
Self-Service Gift Wrapping & Holiday CardsnPlus Cookies & Hot Cocoa ☕?nnTake a break from finals and get into the holiday spirit!nCome relax and de-stress by getting your Christmas wrapping and card writing done with friends and enjoy some cozy treats.nn? Library Room 101n? Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14n⏰ Drop in anytime!nnFree, festive, and open to all students.n—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375662

Andrea Chénier
2025-12-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
Giordano’s passionate tragedy stars tenor Piotr Beczała as the virtuous poet who falls victim to the intrigue and violence of the French Revolution. Following their celebrated recent partnership in Giordano’s Fedora in the 2022–23 Live in HD season, Beczała reunites with soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Chénier’s aristocratic lover, Maddalena di Coigny, with baritone Igor Golovatenko as Carlo Gérard, the agent of the Reign of Terror who seals their fates. Met Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to lead Nicolas Joël’s gripping staging, which will be transmitted live from the Met stage to Pollak Theatre on December 13.

Cocoa and Connections
2025-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
– As the semester winds down and finals approach, Cocoa & Connections offers residents a warm, cozy space to relax, reflect, and recharge. This indoor evening is all about emotional wellness, gratitude, and community. Residents can savor hot cocoa or tea while engaging in low-effort, yet meaningful activities, such as coloring pages paired with a nostalgic movie, and a reflection wall where they can share and read about positive moments from the semester. The goal is to help everyone slow down, connect with others, and feel supported during this typically stressful time.n—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375350

Men's Basketball at Fairfield
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Leo D. Mahoney Arena – Fairfield, CT
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball at Fairfield
Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/eventCalendarId/401823313

Winter Wonderland
2025-12-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Sign into HawkHub to view the location
❄️✨ Winter Wonderland Dinner ✨❄️nHosted by Gourmet Dining ServicesnnStep into a magical winter wonderland and celebrate the season in style! Join us for a special lunch experience featuring delicious seasonal dishes, festive décor, cozy holiday vibes, and prizes!nnCome enjoy a warm, festive atmosphere with friends before the holiday break. Don’t miss this chance to make merry memories and savor some incredible food!nnStudents and Guests without a meal plan can pay by cash, debit or credit upon entry to Magill Commons Dining HallnnAll are welcome — bring your appetite and your holiday spirit!n—nEvent Details: https://campusgroups.monmouth.edu/rsvp?id=375028

Goya: Visions of Flesh and Blood
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Pollak Theatre
Please note that this event, originally scheduled for October 13, has been rescheduled to December 15. All tickets previously purchased will remain valid for the new date.
Heir to Velázquez, a hero to Picasso. Discover Spain’s celebrated artist with this cinematic tour de force based on the National Gallery’s must-see exhibition Goya: The Portraits.
Francisco Goya is Spain’s most celebrated artist and considered the father of modern art. Not only a brilliant observer of everyday life and Spain’s troubled past, he is a gifted portrait painter and social commentator par excellence.
Goya takes the genre of portraiture to new heights and his genius is reappraised in a much-anticipated landmark exhibition at The National Gallery, London.
‘‘Filmed to perfection… Sure to impress and inspire.” Movie News
‘‘Stunning!” Time Out Magazine

Men's Basketball vs Quinnipiac - Holidays with the Hawks - Pictures with Santa
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center – West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball vs Quinnipiac – Holidays with the Hawks – Pictures with Santa
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4nQGzcf
Tickets: https://mpv.tickets.com/?CCID=MNMV&agency=MNMV_PLAGENCY_MPV&orgid=44869&pid=9616200#/event/9616200/seatmap/?minPrice=14.5&maxPrice=107.5&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=true&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false

Men's Basketball vs Lehigh - Holiday with the Hawks - Holiday Sweater Contest
2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center – West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball vs Lehigh – Holiday with the Hawks – Holiday Sweater Contest
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4nQGzcf
Tickets: https://mpv.tickets.com/?CCID=MNMV&agency=MNMV_PLAGENCY_MPV&orgid=44869&pid=9616201#/event/9616201/seatmap/?minPrice=14.5&maxPrice=107.5&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=true&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false

Men's Basketball vs Campbell - NYE Party
2025-12-31 14:00 - 16:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center – West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball vs Campbell – NYE Party
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4nQGzcf
Tickets: https://mpv.tickets.com/?CCID=MNMV&agency=MNMV_PLAGENCY_MPV&orgid=44869&pid=9616202#/event/9616202/seatmap/?minPrice=14.5&maxPrice=107.5&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=true&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false
