Les Paul Thru the Lens
2023-03-20 00:00 - 2023-05-31 23:59 (America/New_York) | Pollak Gallery
“Les Paul: Thru the Lens” explores the life of pioneering musician and innovator Les Paul. Through a series of 24 photographs, visitors will see a chronicle of Paul’s life, career, and achievements: his early performances as Red Hot Red, his marriage to and work with Mary Ford, his explorations in the recording studio and with the electric guitar, and of course his long and influential performing career.
Collectively, the images provide an intimate view into the life of an icon of the music and sound products industry and remind us that, through it all, music—and the industry—are inseparable from the people who make it.
This traveling exhibition is courtesy of The Les Paul Foundation.
There will be a special musical tribute concert, “The Les Paul Experience” presented in conjunction with the exhibition on May 12 at 8PM in Pollak Theatre.
**Exclusive Offer**: Les Paul in His Own Words

By Les Paul and Michael Cochran
Forward by Paul McCartney
Hard cover 368 pages, 9 1/2” x 12” x 1 1/2”
Special Offer – $50 + tax (Retails for $75)

The charm of this book is “listening” to Les Paul tell his story. Michael Cochran captures Les’ way of telling stories and Les had plenty to tell. This large, beautiful book encompasses the fascinating life of the musician and inventor who seemed to live forever. Les takes the reader from his childhood in Waukesha, Wisconsin through his adventures in St. Louis, Chicago, LA, New Jersey and New York. Les explains how he developed the solid-body guitar and endless recording techniques that changed the world of music.
The high quality color prints and photos include many of Les Paul, his extensive guitar collection, musician friends, his inventions and his home recording studios in LA and New Jersey.
Pre-order and pick up the night of show or anytime Monday-Friday 9am – 5 pm at the Pollak Box Office.

2023 Senior Exhibition
2023-04-10 08:00 - 2023-04-23 17:00 | 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 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Fulbright U.S. Program Information Session for Students and Recent Graduates
2023-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom (Online)
Are you a Monmouth University student or recent graduate curious about opportunities to conduct research or teach English abroad post- graduation? Are you interested in exploring other cultures and in advancing knowledge and understanding across communities and nations?
Join us to learn about the mission of the Fulbright Program, fellowships you may pursue, and the application process. Each year, 2,000+ fellowships in over 140 countries are awarded by the Fulbright Program and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines are invited to attend.
Eligibility for the next application cycle: You must be a citizen or national of the U.S. and have a conferred bachelor’s degree by the beginning of the fellowship (August 2024 or Jan 2025).
Register Now
Contact for More Information
Mihaela Moscaliuc, mmoscali@monmouth.edu

Climate Crisis Teach-In 2023: Are the Answers to Climate Change ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’?
2023-04-10 18:30 | Edison Atrium – Room 201
A Marine Science and Policy Perspective on Offshore Wind Energy in the Mid-Atlantic Bight. Jason Adolf, Ph.D., Keith Dunton, Ph.D., and Professor John Tiedemann.
The development of offshore wind energy as an alternative to fossil fuel-based energy is happening rapidly on the continental shelf off the coasts of New Jersey and New York. However, there is a combination of excitement and reservation among academic, environmental and stakeholder groups surrounding this issue – while the need for non-fossil fuel energy is clear, the potential impacts off offshore wind development on the marine environment and economy are unclear. This session will highlight the regulatory, permitting, and monitoring process involved in offshore wind development and highlight the involvement of Monmouth University faculty and students in fisheries monitoring plans aimed at detecting potential impacts of offshore wind development. Non-invasive techniques such as environmental DNA (eDNA) analyses and acoustic telemetry will be discussed with regard their role in the broader picture of understanding the continental shelf marine ecosystem and potential impacts of offshore wind.

Do You Know Where Your Art Comes From? by Victoria Reis
2023-04-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Pollak Theatre
Curator Victoria Reis, Founder & Artistic Director of Transformer Arts Organization, will highlight innovative contemporary platforms artists and arts organizations have initiated nationally to develop, create, and present art. Showcasing a range of visual art practices, including performative, experiential, social, and pedagogical, Do You Know Where Your Art Comes From? investigates current and future models of art organizing.
Transformer is a Washington DC based arts organization that develops multi-faceted exhibition and program platforms to advance emerging contemporary artists & arts practices.
Victoria Reis is a curator, writer, and arts organizer who has been actively supporting contemporary visual artists and arts organizations within local, national, and international contexts since 1991.
In 2002, Reis co-founded Transformer, an internationally recognized non-profit visual arts organization based in Washington, DC. Since 2006, Reis has been leading Transformer as its Executive & Artistic Director, curating and presenting substantial exhibitions and programs in support of emerging artists, innovative cultural production, and new & best practices within contemporary visual art. Reis has established comprehensive cultural partnerships & collaborations with an extensive range of arts, educational, and diplomatic organizations and institutions. She has launched and advanced the careers of several hundred artists.
In May 2017, Reis expanded Transformer’s programming to include Siren Arts, an Asbury Park, NJ based summer residency program for emerging visual artists working within the performance art discipline. Siren Arts will be presenting its 7th season of programming summer 2023. Reis is a Founding Member of Common Field, a national network of art spaces and artist-led initiatives. She has been a member of ArtTable since 2000. In 2018, she joined the Board of Directors of Monmouth Arts, a non-profit arts organization supporting artists and arts organizations throughout Monmouth County, NJ.

T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land
2023-04-11 19:30 | 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 month’s novel is T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land
Famous for juxtaposing Eastern cultures with Western literary references, The Waste Land has been celebrated for its eloquence, depth of meaning and numerous subtleties. Quickly ascending to the status of literary classic, The Waste Land is widely considered by literary scholars to be Eliot’s finest poem, representing a maturity in his style and a confidence in both expression and in research.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

Technology Career and Internship Fair
2023-04-12 14:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
Fair for Technology Career and Internship Opportunities
Contact careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu to register.

Study Abroad 101
2023-04-12 14:45 - 16:15 | Pozycki Hall, Room 204
Do you want to learn more about studying abroad?
Join us each Wednesday for information on studying abroad. Speak to students who have participated in our programs. Get some answers and get ready to travel.
Visit the Study Abroad site

Jacob Landau: The Prophetic Quest
2023-04-13 08:00 - 2023-04-18 17:00 | Guggenheim Memorial Library, Room 101, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764, United States
An art exhibition that explores a range of works over a long career, created by the American artist, humanist, and teacher Jacob Landau. The exhibition features a selection of some eighteen works. All are from Monmouth University’s extensive collection of Jacob Landau’s work, comprising over 300 prints, drawings, and paintings. The collection was gifted to Monmouth University in 2008 by the Jacob Landau Institute of Roosevelt, NJ.
Reception: Thursday, April 13, from 4– 6 pm
About Jacob Landau:
Born in Philadelphia in 1917, Landau launched his career as an illustrator, winning national prizes at age 16 and a scholarship to the Philadelphia College of Art. He went on to have over sixty one-person shows, featuring a wide range of drawings and paintings. The recipient of numerous awards, including Guggenheim and National Arts Council grants, many of his works are featured in permanent collections, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. A master teacher, he retired as professor emeritus at New York’s Pratt Institute. In 1996, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts by Monmouth University.
For Jacob Landau “art enables us to see the world whole and undivided.” And at its center lies the artist’s desire for justice in this world. The current exhibit reveals that his entire career was driven by such a quest from an early work with conte crayon, “Two Women in Market” and his “Mine Strike at Auchel” through an “Einstein” portrait, as well as watercolor pochoirs of “Malachi” and “Isaiah” who call for justice and whose bold colors and sinuous lines derive from their respective stained-glass windows that Landau created for the Keneseth Israel Synagogue in Elkins Park, PA (just outside Philadelphia), two of ten windows, each towering 5’x20’, that flank the prayer hall.
Landau’s Isaiah and Malachi watercolors exhilarate, even as they confront the viewer. We realize that the prophet does not predict the future but reveals the present, witnessing injustice, condemning it, and proclaiming alternatives—actions. Clearly, Isaiah’s words pierced the artist’s heart: “Seek justice, relieve the oppressed.”
And we see Landau’s struggle in his quest as a citizen of our world and as an artist in a series of sketches and preparatory drawings for his portrait of Malachi as well as those of Amos, Hosea, and Jeremiah. We are also given an image of a world without justice, Ezekiel’s Vison of Dry Bones, and a glimpse of a promised new world to come, New Jerusalem.

Resume Overview
2023-04-13 11:30 - 12:15 | Career Development
Come learn more about resume techniques with Coach Harry.

It's Time To Talk Sync
2023-04-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Virtual
Are you a music enthusiast who’s always been curious about the behind-the-scenes workings of sync and music licensing? Look no further! Our virtual panel brings together a dynamic group of industry experts who will share their insights, experiences, and tips on navigating the complex world of sync and music licensing.
This virtual panel is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the intersection of music and visual media.
Get to know our Panelists below:
Teng Chen – Audio Engineer and Music Editor with a decade of experience in music production in a variety of musical genres. Currently, a pre-record music editor and mixer at NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Teng has worked in studios such as Samurai Hotel, Oktaven Audio, Audiosmith (at Dimenna Center), Power Station NYC, etc.

Stef Fink – Executive Music Producer and founder of Music Box, a female-forward music solutions company providing full music services including original music for Film and TV.
Gabrielle Mandel – Director, Music Creative for Animated Features and Event Series at Netflix. Gabrielle has worked on many Netflix Animated projects including ‘Klaus, Over The Moon, The Willoughby’s, Apollo 10 1/2’ and more, being a part of the first streamer to win both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Animated Film.
Johnathan McHugh– Independent Producer/Director/Music Supervisor who has held high-ranking creative positions in A&R and Marketing at A&M Records, New Line Cinema/Warner Brothers, Sony, and Universal Records. McHugh is a Producers Guild Documentary jury member and co-founder of the Guild of Music Supervisors.
Jared “Deraj” Wells – Independent Artist and Music Producer. His unique, well-received sound has resulted in features on national media outlets such as Call Of Duty Mobile, Amazon, Facebook, NBC, ABC, and more.
Brian Vickers – Music Supervisor for The Walt Disney Studios’ in-house theatrical marketing team, The Hive. Brian worked on a number of blockbuster film campaigns that include both Avengers: Infinity War & Avengers: Endgame, Star Wars: The Last Jedi & The Rise of Skywalker, and more recently, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avatar: The Way of Water, Turning Red, Encanto, and many more.
When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Presented by Blue Hawk Records
