Succeeding in the STEM and Medical Fields as a Person of Color
2024-04-05 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Edison Atrium – Room 201
Presented by STEM Up Students of Color
Reception starting at 4:30 p.m.
Panelists

Tiffany Medley, Ph.D.—Senior Client Manager at Tetra Tech
Paola Toro, Esq—Environmental Lawyer at Bressler Amery & Ross
Zachary Lewish—Founder and President of Lewis Environmental Consulting
Laura Branigan, DMD—Dentist and Small Business Owner

Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five
2024-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack. This month’s novel is Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. Slaughterhouse-Five, an American classic, is one of the world’s great antiwar books. Centering on the infamous firebombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim’s odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we fear most.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

Hernan Diaz
2024-04-10 17:30 - 19:00 | The Great Hall Auditorium
Hernan Diaz is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of two novels translated into thirty-four languages. He is the recipient of the John Updike award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters, given to “a writer whose contributions to American literature have demonstrated consistent excellence.”
His first novel, In the Distance, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and it was the winner of the Saroyan International Prize, the Cabell Award, the Prix Page America, and the New American Voices Award, among other distinctions. It was also a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Book of the Year and one of Lit Hub’s 20 Best Novels of the Decade.
Trust, his second novel, received the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and was a New York Times bestseller, the winner of the Kirkus Prize, and longlisted for the Booker Prize, among other nominations. It was listed as a best book of the year by over thirty publications and named one of the 10 Best Books of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and Time magazine, and it was one of The New Yorker’s 12 Essential Reads of the Year. One of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2022, Trust is currently being developed as a limited series for HBO.
Hernan Diaz’s stories and essays have appeared in The Paris Review, Harper’s, The Atlantic, Granta, The Yale Review, Playboy, McSweeney’s, and elsewhere. He has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Whiting Award, and fellowships from the New York Public Library’s Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, and The Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center.
Diaz holds a PhD from NYU, edits an academic journal at Columbia University, and is also the author of Borges, between History and Eternity.

Daniel Alarcon of NPR's Radio Ambulante podcast - Stories Everywhere: Listening to Latin America
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Pozycki Lecture Hall
Please join us for a special evening with award-winning journalist, writer, professor and podcast host and producer, Daniel Alarcón! Daniel has found great success as a writer of fiction, a journalist for outlets such as El País, Harper’s Magazine, and The New York Times, and co-founder and executive producer of NPR’s podcast “Radio Ambulante”.
Daniel will share with us his journey as a journalist and the story of “Radio Ambulante” and its important representation of Latin American cultures and experiences.
You do not need to speak Spanish to attend and follow the presentation. We will have food and refreshments, so please come on over! We will have a sign-in sheet for students.
This event celebrates the launch of monmouth.edu/latinxconnect, supported by a Diversity Innovation Grant.

Dear England
2024-04-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Pollak Theatre
a new play by James Graham
directed by Rupert Goold
Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to the promised land.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Rupert Goold (Judy) directs this spectacular new play.

School of Science Student Research Conference
2024-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Edison Atrium – Room 201
The 22nd Annual School of Science Student Research Conference will showcase 31 research projects by teams of students and their faculty mentors. The keynote address will be delivered by Kevin Dillon ’15, Ph.D., a faculty member who did student research at Monmouth University and presented at the Student Research Conference in 2014. Sample project titles include: Microbial Community Composition Analysis In Coastal Lakes Of New Jersey As An Indicator Of Harmful Algal Bloom Formations, Unlocking Student Engagement: Exploring Autonomy, Competence, And Relatedness In The Stem Flipped Classrooms, A Machine Learning Approach To Mitigate Injuries In Collegiate Tennis Players, Analyzing The Effectiveness Of Monmouth University’s Math Placement Exam.

Senior Exhibition 2024
2024-04-15 00:00 - 2024-04-28 23:59 | DiMattio Gallery at Rechnitz Hall
Featuring the work of Monmouth University graduating seniors who will receive their degrees from the Department of Art & Design.
Closing Reception: April 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Self-Publishing, Step-by-Step
2024-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Class Schedule: Tuesdays – April 16 and 23, 2024 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
This two-session virtual course taught by Christy Schmidt, provides participants with a complete roadmap to guide them through the self-publishing process.
Content will include:

Appreciate the modern publishing market
Overcome the infamy and dispel the mystique of self-publishing
Become aware of self-publishing scams
Realize realistic time and financial costs of self-publishing
Understand how to prepare a manuscript using self-publishing applications
Choose the appropriate genre and length for marketing exposure
Discover when a copyright license is required for quotes and pictures
Attract the perfect beta readers and professional editors
Understand the vital purpose of cover art and how to find a talented digital artist
Define the minutia of publishing: ISBNs, Bar Codes, LCCNs and BIFACs
Appreciate superior book design and explore design resources
Time obtaining and registering your copyright
Review marketing essentials: both virtual and brick-and-mortar solutions
Explore self-publishing outlets like Amazon and IngramSpark – and understand how their competitive natures can help or harm your efforts
And more!

Christy A. Schmidt, Esq. has served as a professor and instructor for over thirty years. A graduate of Emerson College and Rutgers University School of Law, she prides herself on guiding students to master all areas of communication. The warm reception for her self-published novel, Treasure, based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, inspired her to retire from a twenty-year law practice to follow creative pursuits. Her texts, Talk it Out: Mastering Critical Discourse and No Words: Mastering Nonverbal Communication assist students and professionals with critical thinking, perception and public presentation. Among her other works is her photo-exploration, To A Lighthouse which delights juveniles and adults with beautiful photos of each New Jersey lighthouse and engaging family-bonding exercises. She serves as an adjunct at both Kean and Monmouth Universities, offers private workshops for professionals, operates a portrait studio, manages a virtual art gallery, and continues to publish fiction and nonfiction work.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

HawkTank 2024 (Center for Entrepreneurship)
2024-04-17 16:00 | Bey Hall 126
Six student entrepreneur teams compete for first prize. Three judges, plus you (the crowd) will be the fourth!

Blue Hawk Records - Album Release Event
2024-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Great Hall Patio, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, United States
The Record Label Strategies class along with the rest of the Blue Hawk team would like to invite you to celebrate the release of our 24th compilation album “Open 24 Hours”! Join us for some live music, food, and a giveaway!

Puccini’s La Rondine
2024-04-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
Puccini’s bittersweet love story makes a rare Met appearance, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the sophisticated French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman in his company debut as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco–inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to a dreamy vision of the French Riviera. Soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Bekhzod Davronov—both making their Met debuts—complete the cast as Lisette and Prunier.

Metamorphosis: Portraits of Song
2024-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
Experience an extraordinary evening where art and music intertwine in a one-night-only concert featuring the brightest female singer-songwriters of the Jersey Shore, drawing inspiration from the captivating artworks of Nanci France-Vaz. Christine Elise, Pam McCoy, Mary McCrink, Laura Johnson, and Genevieve are among those featured in Vaz’s narrative figure paintings on exhibition this spring in the Pollak Gallery. These talented artists step out of the canvases to perform live in an evening celebrating female artistry and inspiration.
This concert is in conjunction with the opening reception for the gallery exhibition Metamorphosis: Works by Nanci France-Vaz on April 26 from 6-8 pm. The opening reception is FREE to the public, however tickets are required to attend the concert.

From Birmingham To Botswana
2024-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
Experience Gwen Moten’s powerful one-woman play presented by Dunbar Repertory Company. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham Church bombing during the Civil Rights Movement, Moten weaves captivating storytelling and exceptional singing, sharing her personal connections to the event. Exploring the historical context of social movements and drawing parallels from her travels in apartheid-era South Africa and East Berlin, Moten’s performance delivers an unforgettable journey through history and international perspectives.

The Beatles’ A Hard Day's Night: A Retrospective
2024-04-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Class Schedule: April 30 and May 2 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
This summer marks 60 years since the release of the Beatles’ first and best feature film, A Hard Day’s Night. Through interview clips, video and pictures, this 2-session virtual course taught by Scott McLaren will chronicle the Beatles’ rise to success in their hometown of Liverpool, the explosion of Beatlemania across Britain in 1963, their subsequent conquering of the US in early 1964, all leading to their critically acclaimed first film and soundtrack. We’ll see clips from those who were involved in the film including United Artists executives, the film Producer, Director, the Beatles and others within their inner circle. Lastly, we’ll discuss and listen to song excerpts from the exclusively Lennon-McCartney soundtrack. As most things Beatles, A Hard Day’s Night remains infectious, lasting and fun.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

WMCX 50th Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-03 18:00 | Plangere Center
Alumni and friends of WMCX are invited to celebrate 50 years of the iconic radio station at Monmouth University.

Joan Osborne + Crash Test Dummies
2024-05-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
Two incredible artists, each performing their own set! Since she broke through over 25 years ago with the multi-platinum Relish and its touchstone mega-smash “One of Us,” Joan Osborne the seven-time Grammy nominee has never played it safe. Osborne has followed her restless musical heart, exploring a diverse range of genres: pop rock, soul, R&B, blues, roots rock, gospel, funk, and country – all of which can be heard on her latest album Trouble and Strife, along with the Western side of C&W and a touch of glam and disco. “For a lot of the record, we were going for a ‘70s AM radio vibe,” says Osborne. As for the lyrics, the songs “are the most political I’ve ever written,” she conveys of her first album of originals since 2014’s confessional Love and Hate. Osborne also produced Trouble and Strife, primarily recorded in her basement studio in Brooklyn and released on the label she founded in 1991, Womanly Hips.

In 2018, 25 years after the release of their multi-Grammy nominated hit album “God Shuffled His Feet”, The Crash Test Dummies hit the road for the first 8me in 20 years with an Anniversary Tour that spanned North America. The overwhelming recep8on led to a 30th Anniversary Tour in 2022 for their debut release “The Ghosts That Haunt Me” that touched down in the US, UK, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Canada. And the band is showing no signs of slowing down . . .
“Touring again was not something we’d planned on, but surprisingly – at least to me – there are lots of people who many years later, s8ll want to come and hear us. The folks that are coming out to see these shows tell us their stories, some of them very funny, some very dark and all very personal. It’s very humbling, being in the confidence of so many people” says lead singer-songwriter Brad Roberts, “and it has inspired us to con8nue to tour and make music.”
Early 2023 will see the release a new, original Crash Test Dummies single “Sacred Alphabet“ as they again hit the road in North America and Europe.

Don McLean - Starry Starry Night Tour 2024
2024-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Pollak Theatre
Experience an unforgettable night of music as the legendary Don McLean takes center stage for the Starry Starry Night Tour. Born in New Rochelle, New York, in 1945, Don McLean’s musical journey began at a young age. Overcoming childhood asthma, McLean’s passion for music flourished as he explored folk music, recorded his first studio sessions, and eventually rose to international stardom with hits like “American Pie” and “Vincent.”
In the 1970s, McLean became a major concert attraction, captivating audiences worldwide. His iconic song “American Pie” became a cultural phenomenon, ranking among the top songs of the 20th century. The Starry Starry Night Tour promises an evening filled with McLean’s classic hits, showcasing his extensive repertoire that spans folk, rock & roll, and timeless American classics. Don’t miss the chance to witness a music icon live on stage, celebrating over five decades of a remarkable career.

The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night
2024-05-07 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 The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night.
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.

British Invasion, Part 4: The Fourth Wave
2024-05-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-05-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Class Schedule: Thursdays – May 9 & 16 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
This two-session virtual course taught by Kit O’Toole will survey some of the major artists of the Third Wave period, from the late 1970s through the 1980s and beyond. It will cover genres from punk through new wave, synth pop, rock, and much more. How does the Third Wave of the British Invasion continue to influence today’s music? The course will explore artists such as Duran Duran, Elvis Costello, the Cure, Depeche Mode, Dire Straits, Eurythmics, Psychedelic Furs, Human League, Nick Lowe, Madness, Joy Division, Howard Jones, Joe Jackson, New Order, Gary Numan, Pretenders, Style Council, and George Michael/Wham, and their impact on both British and American music. The role of MTV on the Third Wave of the British Invasion will also be discussed.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
2024-05-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Pollak Theatre
In her Met debut, Asmik Grigorian tackles the demanding role of Cio-Cio-San, the trusting geisha at the heart of Puccini’s tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman is the callous American naval officer Pinkerton whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong is the steadfast maid Suzuki, and baritone Lucas Meachem is the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production.

E. M. Forster’s A Passage to India
2024-05-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack. This month’s novel is E. M. Forster’s A Passage to India. A Passage to India hauntingly evokes India at the peak of the British colonial era, complete with the racial tension that underscores every aspect of daily life. Into this setting, Forster introduces Adela Quested and Mrs. Moor, British visitors to Chandrapore who, despite their strong ties to the elusive colonial community there, are eager for a more authentic taste of India. But when their fates tangle with those of Cecil Fielding and his local friend, Dr. Aziz, at the nearby Marabar Caves, the community of Chandrapore is split wide open and everyone’s life—British and Indian alike—is inexorably altered.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

Alumni Tandem Cycle Spin Class
2024-05-18 12:15 | Tandem, 200 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Join us for an unforgettable ride at Tandem Cycle in Asbury Park with instructor and fellow alumna Steph Ramos ’10! Steph majored in Communication & Media Studies and Music Management. She was also a proud member of WMCX and DPHIE! Stick around after class for a gathering on the patio with healthy snacks, hydrating beverages, and local vendors. Don’t miss out on the chance to pedal, sweat, and reconnect with fellow Hawks. Spaces are limited, reserve your spot today!

Summer House Watch Party
2024-05-30 19:30
Location: Bradley Brew Project (714 Main St, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720)
Cost: $5 (includes food and $1 donation to Access Fund)
Join us for the season finale of Summer House at Bradley Brew Project! First, we will have a Q&A with alumna and Story Producer for the show, Amy Silva ’05. Then grab a sandwich (don’t worry, you don’t have to make your own), some snacks, and a drink at the bar as you reconnect with fellow Hawks. We’ll gather around the screen at 9 p.m. for the episode we’ve all been waiting for. Emotions will run high, and laughter will fill the air as we share in the joys and tribulations of our favorite housemates!

The Motive and the Cue
2024-05-30 19:30 - 22:30 | Pollak Theatre
a new play by Jack Thorne
directed by Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.
1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s exacting direction. But as rehearsals progress, two ages of theatre collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.
Written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and designed by Es Devlin (The Crucible), the Evening Standard award-winning best new play was filmed live during a sold-out run at the National Theatre.

Jefferson Airplane's Surrealistic Pillow
2024-06-04 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 Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow.
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.

Alumni Awards
2024-06-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Great Hall and Patio
Join Fellow Alumni and Friends for Our 2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony!
Held every other year, Alumni Awards recognize professional achievement, outstanding leadership, and volunteer commitment to Monmouth University. All alumni are invited to honor recipients at our upcoming award ceremony. The Alumni Association Board of Directors Recognition and Milestones Committee is proud to showcase our 2024 Alumni Award recipients. The awards ceremony will take place from 6 p.m.–6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, with a cocktail reception on the patio to follow from 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This Year’s Award Recipients

Recent Alumni Award: Jenna Gaudio ’09
Outstanding Alumni Service Award: Tasha Youngblood Brown ’97, ’03M
Distinguished Alumni Award: Raymond Klose ’77

Wine and Stein 2024
2024-06-08 16:30 - 19:00 | The Great Hall
Our annual wine and beer tasting event will be making its return to the Great Hall. Come raise a glass and reconnect with fellow Hawks. Sample an array of exceptional wines and craft beers, expertly selected to suit every taste preference. In addition to the tastings, enjoy delectable appetizers and treats carefully curated to complement the beverages. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to indulge in a memorable evening of fine beverages, delicious food, live music, and great company!

R.F. Kuang's Yellowface
2024-06-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Virtual
Join us for Tuesday Night Book Club! Hosted by Monmouth University’s Ken Womack. This month’s novel is R.F. Kuang’s Yellowface.
White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American–in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

CANCELLED: PleinAir ChiaroScuro Drawing Course
2024-06-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Erlanger Gardens
Please note this course has been cancelled.
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 Academic Drawing Course in the neo-classical Erlanger Gardens on the campus of Monmouth University. The class will cover compositional structure perspective, diverse application of materials and most of all the process of “capturing the LIGHT in Black and White in the ChiaroScuro Technique 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 draw during the class.
All levels of experience in Drawing are welcome. A detailed supply list will be provided prior to the course.
