Black History Month Blues Café
2025-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Great Hall Auditorium
Celebrate Black History Month at the Blues Café, where soulful tunes meet powerful history in an unforgettable evening of music and culture. Enjoy live performances, coffee, and games.

Ocean Bodies, A Solo Exhibit by Kimberly Callas
2025-02-06 00:00 - 2025-04-27 23:59 | Rotary Ice House Gallery
Monmouth University’s Ice House Gallery presents Ocean Bodies, a powerful solo exhibition by multimedia artist Kimberly Callas. The exhibition will open on February 6, 2025, with an evening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and will run through April 27, 2025. Ocean Bodies offers an immersive exploration of humanity’s interconnectedness with the ocean, drawing on symbols, archetypes, and ecological narratives to invite contemplation and action.
Through sculptures, large-scale drawings, and mixed-media works, Callas examines the “crisis of meaning” at the heart of the climate crisis and advocates for a shift in consciousness toward an “ecological self.” This concept, central to her work, reflects humanity’s integral role within nature rather than apart from it. In Ocean Bodies, she uses water-based materials, such as dyed fabrics, India ink, and water-soluble graphite, to invoke the sea’s physical presence while exploring the symbolic depth of whales, the horizon, and the ocean itself as metaphors for the psyche and cosmos.
Among the featured works is a series of 10-foot mixed-media drawings inspired by historical nautical charts, which pair psychological journeys with the migration of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Complementing these works are colorful life-size figurative sculptures and reliefs, 3D-printed using bio-filament, that further explore themes of renewal and interconnection. Through these works, Callas poses urgent questions about the loss of meaning, wisdom, and biodiversity in the Anthropocene.
“The ocean has a unique way to connect with people in an immediate and emotional way. Science and data can only tell us so much; art can speak to each of us in a way that is both uniquely personal and universal. Having Kimberly as the Urban Coast Institute artist-in-residence provided inspiration for some of the artwork in the Ocean Bodies exhibit, which will in turn inspire others. She was also able to share her creative process with her students, conducting lectures and using her art and sculpture as a pathway to ‘discovering the ecological self.’ This work reminds us that the worlds of art and science are two sides of the same coin,” said Tony MacDonald, J.D., Director, Urban Coast Institute.
Callas created much of the work in Ocean Bodies during an artist residency with Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute, with additional research conducted at the Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism (ARAS) and an artist residency at the Arts Quarter Budapest. This body of work seeks to merge art, science, and archetypal symbols to foster a deeper understanding of humanity’s place within the natural world and inspire meaningful environmental action.
About the Artist
Kimberly Callas is a multimedia artist, sculptor, and the lead artist of the Social Practice project Discovering the Ecological Self. Her work delves into the human/nature relationship, focusing on the concept of the ecological self. Recently, she has incorporated cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing with bio-filaments and CNC, into her life-size sculptures. Art New England described her series Portrait of the Ecological Self as “unforgettable.”
Callas’s work often involves community engagement. With her Discovering the Ecological Self social practice project, featured in The Huffington Post, she has led workshops across the U.S. and internationally. Her art has been showcased in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, earning her numerous awards and grants, including the Pollination Project Grant, the Urban Coast Artist-in-Residence award, and the Puffin Foundation Grant. Her accolades include First Place in Sculpture at the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club’s Annual Exhibit in New York City.
Callas’s recent exhibitions include the International New Media Exhibit at the CICA Museum in South Korea, Crossing Boundaries: Art and the Future of Energy at the Pensacola Museum of Art, and Ocean Swimmers (Entanglement), a solo exhibition in Budapest. In May 2025, she will unveil a public art commission for the Lambert Castle Renovation in Paterson, New Jersey.
Callas holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a BFA from the University of Michigan. She is currently an Associate Professor of Art at Monmouth University and maintains studios in Maine and New Jersey.
Event Details:
Exhibition: Ocean Bodies
Location: Ice House Gallery, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave # 600, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Opening Reception: February 6, 2025, 5:30–7:30 PM
Exhibition Dates: February 6, 2025 – April 27, 2025
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm,
For additional information, please contact Scott Knauer, 732.923.4786 or visit https://kimberlycallas.com/.

Ocean Bodies, A Solo Exhibit by Kimberly Callas
2025-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Rotary Ice House Gallery
Monmouth University’s Ice House Gallery presents Ocean Bodies, a powerful solo exhibition by multimedia artist Kimberly Callas. The exhibition will open on February 6, 2025, with an evening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and will run through April 4, 2025. Ocean Bodies offers an immersive exploration of humanity’s interconnectedness with the ocean, drawing on symbols, archetypes, and ecological narratives to invite contemplation and action.
Through sculptures, large-scale drawings, and mixed-media works, Callas examines the “crisis of meaning” at the heart of the climate crisis and advocates for a shift in consciousness toward an “ecological self.” This concept, central to her work, reflects humanity’s integral role within nature rather than apart from it. In Ocean Bodies, she uses water-based materials, such as dyed fabrics, India ink, and water-soluble graphite, to invoke the sea’s physical presence while exploring the symbolic depth of whales, the horizon, and the ocean itself as metaphors for the psyche and cosmos.
Among the featured works is a series of 10-foot mixed-media drawings inspired by historical nautical charts, which pair psychological journeys with the migration of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Complementing these works are colorful life-size figurative sculptures and reliefs, 3D-printed using bio-filament, that further explore themes of renewal and interconnection. Through these works, Callas poses urgent questions about the loss of meaning, wisdom, and biodiversity in the Anthropocene.
“The ocean has a unique way to connect with people in an immediate and emotional way. Science and data can only tell us so much; art can speak to each of us in a way that is both uniquely personal and universal. Having Kimberly as the Urban Coast Institute artist-in-residence provided inspiration for some of the artwork in the Ocean Bodies exhibit, which will in turn inspire others. She was also able to share her creative process with her students, conducting lectures and using her art and sculpture as a pathway to ‘discovering the ecological self.’ This work reminds us that the worlds of art and science are two sides of the same coin,” said Tony MacDonald, J.D., Director, Urban Coast Institute.
Callas created much of the work in Ocean Bodies during an artist residency with Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute, with additional research conducted at the Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism (ARAS) and an artist residency at the Arts Quarter Budapest. This body of work seeks to merge art, science, and archetypal symbols to foster a deeper understanding of humanity’s place within the natural world and inspire meaningful environmental action.
About the Artist
Kimberly Callas is a multimedia artist, sculptor, and the lead artist of the Social Practice project Discovering the Ecological Self. Her work delves into the human/nature relationship, focusing on the concept of the ecological self. Recently, she has incorporated cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing with bio-filaments and CNC, into her life-size sculptures. Art New England described her series Portrait of the Ecological Self as “unforgettable.”
Callas’s work often involves community engagement. With her Discovering the Ecological Self social practice project, featured in The Huffington Post, she has led workshops across the U.S. and internationally. Her art has been showcased in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, earning her numerous awards and grants, including the Pollination Project Grant, the Urban Coast Artist-in-Residence award, and the Puffin Foundation Grant. Her accolades include First Place in Sculpture at the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club’s Annual Exhibit in New York City.
Callas’s recent exhibitions include the International New Media Exhibit at the CICA Museum in South Korea, Crossing Boundaries: Art and the Future of Energy at the Pensacola Museum of Art, and Ocean Swimmers (Entanglement), a solo exhibition in Budapest. In May 2025, she will unveil a public art commission for the Lambert Castle Renovation in Paterson, New Jersey.
Callas holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a BFA from the University of Michigan. She is currently an Associate Professor of Art at Monmouth University and maintains studios in Maine and New Jersey.
Event Details:
Exhibition: Ocean Bodies
Location: Ice House Gallery, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave # 600, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Opening Reception: February 6, 2025, 5:30–7:30 PM
Exhibition Dates: February 6, 2025 – March 23, 2025
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm,
For additional information, please contact Scott Knauer, 732.923.4786 or visit https://kimberlycallas.com/.

Zumba
2025-02-06 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.

Men's Basketball vs Hampton - Black History Night
2025-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center – West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball vs Hampton – Black History Night
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Trivia Thursday - Black History Month
2025-02-06 21:00 - 22:00 | Intercultural Center (Magill Commons)
Celebrate Black History Month with Trivia Thursday – Black History Month edition. Test your knowledge, win prizes, and honor the Black and African American trailblazers who have helped shaped the world—join the fun!

Men's Track and Field at Fast Track Invitational
2025-02-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Staten Island, NY
Monmouth University Men’s Track and Field at Fast Track Invitational

Women's Track and Field at Fast Track Invitational
2025-02-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Staten Island, NY
Monmouth University Women’s Track and Field at Fast Track Invitational

Softball vs Akron
2025-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Spartanburg, SC
Monmouth University Softball vs Akron

Women's Lacrosse at Colgate
2025-02-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Binghamton, NY
Monmouth University Women’s Lacrosse at Colgate

Softball vs Bowling Green
2025-02-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-08 12:30 - 14:30 | Spartanburg, SC
Monmouth University Softball vs Bowling Green

DIY Sushi Night w/Chef Dan & Japanese Crafts
2025-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Magill Commons Dining Hall
Join Chef Dan for a hands-on DIY Sushi Night, where you’ll learn the art of sushi making and craft your own delicious creations! Plus, enjoy fun Japanese crafts to enhance the experience and bring home a piece of the culture!

Women's Basketball vs Drexel - Black History Night/Biergarten (130226)
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center
Monmouth University Women’s Basketball vs Drexel – Black History Night/Biergarten (130226)
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A History of Hip Hop Sampling
2025-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Lauren K Woods Theatre, 398 Cedar Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States
Join music journalists John Morrison and Josh Leidy for a multimedia presentation on the history of hip-hop culture and the cultural and technological evolution of sampling, followed by performances by Blue Hawk Records Student/Artists.
Co-sponsored by the BSACAM and the Monmouth University Music and Theatre Arts Department

Bingo Night in Pinewood Lounge
2025-02-07 21:00 - 22:00 | Pinewood Hall Lounge
Join us for a late night edition of Bingo in Pinewood Lounge. We call the numbers and you have a chance to win prizes. Friday, February 7, Pinewood Hall Lounge, 9 pm.

Men's Lacrosse vs Manhattan
2025-02-08 11:30 - 14:30 | Kessler Stadium, 107 Larchwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, United States
Monmouth University Men’s Lacrosse vs Manhattan
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Men's Swimming vs Drexel
2025-02-08 12:00 - 15:00 | West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University Men’s Swimming vs Drexel
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Women's Swimming vs Drexel
2025-02-08 12:00 - 15:00 | West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University Women’s Swimming vs Drexel

Women's Tennis at Army
2025-02-08 12:00 - 15:00 | West Point, N.Y.
Monmouth University Women’s Tennis at Army
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Men's Basketball vs Towson - Scout Day and Biergarten (131550)
2025-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center – West Long Branch, NJ
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball vs Towson – Scout Day and Biergarten (131550)
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Men's Tennis vs Binghamton
2025-02-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Little Silver, NJ, Little Silver Tennis Club
Monmouth University Men’s Tennis vs Binghamton

Mobile Escape Room
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Residential Quad
Get ready for an adventure with our Mobile Escape Room, where you and your team will race against the clock to solve puzzles and escape before time runs out! It’s the perfect mix of excitement, teamwork, and challenge—all brought directly to you!

Paint and Sip Event
2025-02-08 22:00 - 23:30 | Pinewood Hall Lounge
DUE TO IMPENDING INCLEMENT WEATHER, TONIGHT’S PAINT AND SIP EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Paint & Sip Night – College Edition! 🎨
Calling all students! Take a break from the books and unleash your creativity at our Paint & Sip Night – the ultimate stress-free, fun-filled evening with friends! 🖌️✨ Saturday, February 8 from 10 pm to 11:30 pm, Pinewood Hall Lounge

Thompson Park Hike
2025-02-09 10:00 - 12:30
Join the Outdoors Club for a hike at Thompson Park on February 9th at 10 am! A carpool will be provided from the Student Center parking lot! Please contact Jenna Farkas if you are interested in the carpool option.

Sweat it Out Sunday - Yoga
2025-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Pinewood Hall Lounge
Join us for “Sweat It Out Sunday: Yoga Edition,” a revitalizing session designed to stretch, strengthen, and energize your body for the week ahead. Unwind, recharge, and find your Zen in a calming yet invigorating yoga flow that’s perfect for all!

Softball at USC Upstate
2025-02-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Spartanburg, SC
Monmouth University Softball at USC Upstate
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Sailing Team Meeting
2025-02-09 16:00 - 17:00
Learn more about the sailing team here at Monmouth University. No experience necessary to join! Join our travel team and compete against other colleges and universities along the east coast in our MAISA division. Email coach Nuse at Anuse@monmouth.edu to sign up and get the google meet link!

Super Bowl Sunday Dinner
2025-02-09 16:00 - 20:30 | Magill Commons Dining Hall
Cheer on your favorite team at dinner with Kansas City BBQ Ribs, Philly Cheesesteaks, and other game-day favorites!
