Events

Latinx Heritage Month Featured Speakers: Laura Villareal & Alfredo Aguilar (Poetry Reading w/Q&A)
2024-09-24 14:50 - 16:10 (America/New_York) | Julian Abele Room (Great Hall, 104)
Cosponsored by the Department of English and the MFA Program.
Laura Villareal is a poet and book critic. Her debut poetry collection, Girl’s Guide to Leaving, (University of Wisconsin Press 2022) was awarded Texas Institute of Letters' John A. Robert Johnson Award for a First Book of Poetry and the Writers' League of Texas Book Award for Poetry. She earned an MFA at Rutgers University—Newark and has been the recipient of fellowships and scholarships from the Stadler Center for Poetry and Literary Arts, National Book Critics Circle’s Emerging Critics Program, and the Dobie Paisano Fellowship Program at University of Texas-Austin. She is currently an associate with Letras Latinas and the Publications Coordinator for Inlandia Books.
Alfredo Aguilar isthe author of the poetry collection On This Side of the Desert (KentState University Press 2020) selected by Natalie Diaz for the Stan and Tom WickPoetry Prize. He received his MFA from the Michener Center for Writers and hasbeen awarded support from MacDowell, the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, andThe de Groot Foundation. His work has appeared in The Yale Review, Waxwing,Poetry Northwest, and elsewhere. Born and raised in North County San Diego, hecurrently resides in Central Texas.

Meet the Accounting, Analytics, & Finance Firms Fair
2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | OceanFirst Bank Center, Hall of Fame Lounge
Join us at theOceanFirst Bank Center’s Hall of Fame Lounge to meet several Accounting,Analytics, and Finance Firms who are looking to hire you for full-time andinternship positions!
Come and beginbuilding your connections–bring a copy of your resume and dress in businesscasual attire.
If you have any questions, please contact CareerDevelopment at careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu,or 732-571-3471.

WRITING MEMOIR
2024-09-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
**Please note the change in dates due to a scheduling conflict**
Class Schedule: Tuesday – Sept. 17 & 24 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
This two-session virtual course taught by Mike Farragher provides attendees with an introduction to basic modes for telling the stories of their lives. Working in a supportive workshop setting, students will enjoy engaging, wide-ranging discussion about the joys and challenges of bringing their memories to life. Instructor: Mike Farragher, Monmouth University alumnus and author of numerous works of fiction and memoir.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

Intramural 7v7 Flag Football
2024-09-25 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Hesse Field on The Great Lawn
Monmouth Recreation is offering Intramural 7v7 Flag Football for all students. There will be a men’s and women’s league. The leagues will run from September 16th to October 11th. The leagues will be comprised of teams of 7-12 members and games will be played Monday-Thursday nights.
Register for the league online or email pkovac@monmouth.edu for any questions!

Men's Tennis vs Rider
2024-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Outdoor Tennis Complex
Monmouth University Men’s Tennis vs Rider

Dungeons and Dragons Club Renaissance Faire Trip
2024-09-25 11:30 - 17:00 | Student Center – 1st Floor
The Dungeons and Dragons annual fall semester trip to the Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo Park, NY. Ticket Sales begin on 9/25.

Petting Zoo
2024-09-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Shadow Lawn

Financing Your Study Abroad Workshop
2024-09-25 14:45 - 15:45
Understand how to finance your study abroad experience by attending our financing workshop!

Study Abroad 101
2024-09-25 14:45 - 15:45 | Student Center – Conference Room 202B
Join us for study abroad 101 to learn all about Monmouth’s study abroad programs.

Catholic Campus Ministry Weekly Meeting
2024-09-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Catholic Center, 16 Beechwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, United States

Men's Tennis vs Lafayette College
2024-09-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Outdoor Tennis Complex
Monmouth University Men’s Tennis vs Lafayette College

Monmouth Untold Panel
2024-09-25 16:15 - 18:15 | Pozycki Hall
“The Monmouth Untold Project, led by the Student Government Association, is a campus-wide initiative focused on breaking mental and emotional health stigmas. Through student-led panels, we provide a platform for individuals to share their personal struggles, triumphs, and stories, helping to challenge stereotypes and foster empathy. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where open dialogue can lead to greater understanding and a stronger, more inclusive campus community.”
Location: Pozycki Hall 115

I Wish to Say Teach-In Series
2024-09-25 16:30 - 17:15 | 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.

Senior Class S'mores
2024-09-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Pozycki Hall
Come join the Senior Class Offices in front of Pozycki Hall at Torcivia Commons and make your own S’mores.

Women's Soccer vs William & Mary - M Game
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Hesse Field on The Great Lawn
Monmouth University Women’s Soccer vs William & Mary – M Game
Streaming Video

Argentina 1985
2024-09-26 18:05 - 21:00
‘Argentina, 1985’ is inspired by the true story of Julio Strassera, Luis Moreno Ocampo and their young legal team of unlikely heroes in their David-vs-Goliath battle to prosecute Argentina’s bloodiest military dictatorship against all odds and in a race against time to bring justice to the victims of the Military Junta. Now a Golden Globe® winner for Best Picture – Non-English Language.
There will be a post screening Q&A hosted by Professor Manuel Chavez with special guest speaker Prof. Ken Mitchell.

Monmouth University Women’s Club Volleyball Tournament Team Tryouts
2024-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Boylan Gymnasium
Monmouth University Women’s Club Volleyball 2024-2025 Tournament Team Tryouts

Lambda Lantern Festival Featuring the Cussies
2024-09-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Intercultural Center
Come learn more about the Chinese Tradition of decorating Lanterns while decorating your own Lanterns with hopes for the future. There will also be food, refreshments, table games, and music. Chi Upsilon Sigma and Lambda Theta Phi Hope to See you there!

Women's Golf vs Navy Fall Invitational
2024-09-27 00:00 - 2024-09-28 23:59 | Naval Academy Golf Club – Annapolis, MD
Monmouth University Women’s Golf vs Navy Fall Invitational

Men's Golf vs Columbia Autumn Invitational
2024-09-27 00:00 - 2024-09-28 23:59 | Lake Placid, NY
Monmouth University Men’s Golf vs Columbia Autumn Invitational

Field Hockey at Drexel
2024-09-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Philadelphia, PA
Monmouth University Field Hockey at Drexel
Streaming Video

Strike Out Arthritis Kick Ball Tournament Hosted by Alpha Omicron Pi
2024-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Hesse Field, 200 Norwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, United States
Come support the Arthritis Foundation in our annual Kickball Tournament! Enjoy music and food. First place team wins a $100 Gianni’s gift card.

Family Weekend Study Abroad 101
2024-09-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Bey Hall Auditorium
We are inviting students and their families to join us for a special study abroad 101 where you can learn about Monmouth’s signature and faculty-led study abroad programs.

Pre-Reqistration Required

Family Weekend – Bowling Night
2024-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Ciniello Family Bowling Center
Spare, strike, or turkey….bowl right here on campus! Cost is $3/game and Monmouth students are free with a paid family member. Shoe rental is included.

Family Weekend Restaurant Gift Card Bingo
2024-09-27 20:00 - 21:30 | Student Center – Anacon Hall

Men's Soccer at Charleston
2024-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Mt. Pleasant, SC
Monmouth University Men’s Soccer at Charleston
Streaming Video

Football vs Fordham - Family Weekend
2024-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Kessler Stadium, 107 Larchwood Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, United States
Monmouth University Football vs Fordham – Family Weekend
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