Tosca
2024-11-23 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pollak Theatre
Extraordinary soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the volatile diva Floria Tosca for her first time at the Met. David McVicar’s thrilling production also features tenor Freddie De Tommaso in his eagerly anticipated company debut as Tosca’s revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and powerhouse baritone Quinn Kelsey as the sadistic chief of police Scarpia. Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguinconducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Off-Campus Trip
2024-11-23 13:00 - 19:00 | Student Center
Join SAB and CPS for a trip filled with the holiday spirit and traditions! Tickets are $40 and sold in the Office of Student Engagement beginning on Friday, November 1st. The show is on Saturday, November 23rd at 5pm. Bus leaves campus at 1pm. Ticket sales are cash only and no external guest tickets will be sold. All attendees must take the bus.

Karaoke Night, Crafts, Snacks and Prizes
2024-11-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Pinewood Hall Lounge
Where are our singers Monmouth?! Come join OSE for an evening of Karaoke, make some crafts, students will also have a chance to win prizes and we’ll have snacks. Event will take place on Saturday, November 23 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in Pinewood Hall Lounge.

Theatre Fest Fall 2024 - Alpha Psi Omega Presents: To Be or Not to Be: Hamlet, an Abridged Staging
2024-11-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Presented by Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
Director: Julianna Chesla. ‘27

To Be or Not To Be: Hamlet, an Abridged Staging, performed exclusively by members of Alpha Psi Omega, Rho Rho Chapter. This organization consists of the elite members of the Monmouth University Music and Theatre Arts Department, who through their hard work and dedication qualified to join this national theatre honor society. Join us for an intimate, staged reading of a Shakespearean classic.

Theatre Fest Fall 2024 - Musical Theatre Majors and Minors Showcase
2024-11-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Lauren K. Woods Theatre
Presented by Monmouth University’s Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
Director: Mary Jodry, ‘27

The Musical Theatre Majors and Minors Showcase is a cabaret-style performance featuring some of Monmouth University’s best musical theatre performers. This showcase has a combination of musical theatre solos and group numbers showing the students’ vocal, acting, and dancing abilities. By attending this showcase, you will witness a group of musical theatre performers collaborating to not only create a one-night performance but also exemplify the future of the Monmouth University theatre program!

Sunday Mass
2024-11-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Catholic Center, 16 Beechwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, United States

The Wailin' Jennys
2024-11-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
Join us for a night of unforgettable folk music as The Wailin’ Jennys grace the stage at Pollak Theatre. From their humble beginnings in a tiny guitar shop to becoming one of today’s most beloved international folk acts, The Wailin’ Jennys have captured hearts around the world. Founding members Moody, Mehta, and Masse continue to impress with each critically acclaimed recording, elevating their music to new heights while thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances.
Their journey began with the release of their debut album “40 Days” in 2004, which garnered them a Juno Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year. Since then, they’ve mesmerized audiences across Canada, the U.S., and beyond, earning accolades and nominations along the way. With hits like “Firecracker” and “Bright Morning Stars,” The Jennys have transcended genres, blending folk, alt-country, pop, and rock into their unique sound.

Their live album “Live at Mauch Chunk Opera House” captured the essence of their electrifying performances, showcasing their show-stopping harmonies and impressive instrumental prowess. In 2017, The Jennys celebrated their 15th anniversary with the release of “Fifteen,” a collection of their favorite songs recorded true to their live sound. This album, steeped in artistry and elegance, highlights their heartfelt vocals, otherworldly harmonies, and sophisticated arrangements.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience The Wailin’ Jennys live at Pollak Theatre!

Holiday Cards for Kids
2024-11-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Residential Halls
Tis the season to brighten the life of a young child. The Office of Residential Life will be hosting a make your own holiday card/writing campaign in all of the residence halls on Sunday, November 24 from 8-10 pm. Holiday cards will be distributed to needy local children.

I Wish to Say Teach-In Series
2024-11-25 16:30 - 17:30, 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.

Abs, Legs and Butt
2024-11-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-02 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.

Sushi Class with Ray
2024-11-26 13:30 - 15:30 | Magill Commons Dining Hall
An interactive class with Raymond the sushi guy where students can assemble and roll sushi. The program is in the Sushi Bar in the Magil Commons Dining Hall. All students are welcome and must scan into the Dining Hall to attend the program.

Women's Basketball vs Saint Peter's - Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day
2024-11-26 16:00 - 18:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center
Monmouth University Women’s Basketball vs Saint Peter’s – Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/3IzwagG

Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-27 00:00 - 2024-12-01 23:59

Monmouth Gamers United
2024-11-27 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
2024-11-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Catholic Center, 16 Beechwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, United States

University Closed - Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 00:00 - 2024-11-29 23:59

Men's Basketball at Seton Hall
2024-11-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
Monmouth University Men’s Basketball at Seton Hall

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

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.

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 | 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.
