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  • History of Motown

    Class Schedule: Thursdays –  January 28, February 4 and February 11 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM

    In 1959, a young songwriter named Berry Gordy started a record company with an $800 loan from his family. That company, Motown, would not only become the first Black-owned label to reach widespread national success; it would substantially transform music and culture.  This three-week course explores the evolution of the label, from its beginnings through its 1960s heyday featuring acts like the Supremes, the Four Tops, and the Temptations. The 1970s brought political statements, youthful pop, and disco, while the 1980s ushered in funk and smooth R&B. Through multimedia presentations and discussions, this three-session virtual course, taught by Kit O’Toole, will cover all these eras, enhancing understanding of Motown’s history and enduring legacy.

    Kit O’Toole, Ed.D. is the author of Michael Jackson FAQ: All That’s Left to Know about the King of Pop and Songs We Were Singing: Guided Tours through the Beatles’ Lesser-Known Tracks. Her writing has appeared on several websites, and she has guested on several music podcasts. She also cohosts the biweekly show “Talk More Talk: A Solo Beatles Videocast.”

    Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

  • Entertainment in America’s Golden Age

    Class Schedule: Thursdays – January 7, 14, & 21 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM

    While the Great Depression tested the nation’s resolve, and the Second World War challenged its’ courage, peacetime in the middle of the twentieth century presented opportunities that no nation had ever faced in world history. The Greatest Generation came home, got married, and purchased homes nationwide. In the midst of these choices, new technologies like cars, movies, and televisions became permanent fixtures as the United States presented its case in opposition to the Soviet Union through the Cold War. This three-session virtual course taught by Walter Greason will present extensive historical research on the social and economic transformation that continues to define the world. Join Dr. Walter Greason, a distinguished interdisciplinary scholar, to explore the world that was and its importance today.

    Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.

  • Navigating Your Way around Virtual Employment

    Presented by the Monmouth Future Business Leaders Club
    Sponsored by the Leon Hess Business School

    Opportunities and challenges—what can you expect from a virtual environment, and what employers are expected from you?

    Special Guest: Valerie Utsey, PHR, SHRM-CP, MLHR

    Award winning human resources executive with expertise in optimizing talent management strategies to drive business success.

    Join us on Zoom

    Meeting ID: 964 9096 0606
    One tap mobile: +16465588656,,964 9096 0606# US (New York)

  • The Cover Letter: Get the “Write Stuff” for Professional Branding

  • The Cover Letter: Get the “Write Stuff” for Professional Branding

  • CLONet Workshop

    The Coastal Lakes Observing Network (CLONet) will host its annual workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 12-2 p.m. Through the CLONet project, Monmouth University School of Science and Urban Coast Institute (UCI) staff and students partner with municipalities and community groups to organize citizen science efforts dedicated to understanding the causes of environmental problems facing Deal Lake, Fletcher Lake, Lake Como, Lake Takanassee, Spring Lake, Silver Lake, Sunset Lake, Sylvan Lake, Wesley Lake and Wreck Pond.

    The workshop is an opportunity for CLONet volunteers to share their experiences with fellow citizen scientists and find out what the water quality sampling data they’ve collected to date reveals. New individuals and groups interested in volunteering are welcome to attend.

  • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Live from Adelphi Concert Series

    “Live from Adelphi Concert Series” brings Broadway and cabaret stars together online for several concerts performed at Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday afternoons. Adelphi has partnered with venues across the country to help promote the series and the artists.

    There’s no place like home for the holidays – especially this year! Experience all the music and the magic of the season we call “the most wonderful time of the year.” Featuring a talented cast of Broadway and cabaret performers, this family-friendly concert celebrates the music we all know and love.

    A portion of each ticket sold will directly support Monmouth University Center for the Arts.


    “Live From Adelphi” is produced by Rich Aronstein, Scott Coulter and Blyth Daylong

  • Eva Noblezada – Live from Adelphi Concert Series

    “Live from Adelphi Concert Series” brings Broadway and cabaret stars together online for several concerts performed at Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday afternoons. Adelphi has partnered with venues across the country to help promote the series and the artists.

    The Tony Award nominated star of Miss Saigon and Hadestown, Eva Noblezada brings her powerhouse vocals and down-to-earth style to the stage in a celebration of her iconic roles and the journey she has taken to get there. Her intimate concerts bring together an eclectic songbook to celebrate music and life through all of their ups and downs. Beyond her stage roles, audiences return week after week for her thoughtfully crafted cabaret performances.

    A portion of each ticket sold will directly support Monmouth University Center for the Arts.


    “Live From Adelphi” is produced by Rich Aronstein, Scott Coulter and Blyth Daylong

  • Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett – Live from Adelphi Concert Series

    “Live from Adelphi Concert Series” brings Broadway and cabaret stars together online for several concerts performed at Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday afternoons. Adelphi has partnered with venues across the country to help promote the series and the artists.

    Jarrod Spector is best known for his Tony Nominated performance in Beautiful: the Carole King Musical in the role of ‘Barry Mann’. He played ‘Frankie Valli’ for a record 1500 performances in Broadway’s Jersey Boys and was last seen as the iconic ‘Sonny Bono’ in Broadway’s The Cher Show. Kelli Barrett originated the role of ‘Lara Guishar’ in Broadway’s Doctor Zhivago and has also played leading roles in Broadway’s Wicked, Baby It’s You! and The Royal Family. She was recently lauded for her portrayal as ‘Liza Minnelli’ in the award-winning FX show Fosse/Verdon.

    Hitched in 2014, Barrett & Spector present Funny How It Happens, an intimate look at the uncanny parallels and fortuitous make-it-or-break-it moments throughout their careers and friendship that eventually brought them together. The show features pop favorites and iconic songs from their Broadway musicals while offering an inside (and often hilarious) scoop on what life is really like as a married Broadway power couple.

    A portion of each ticket sold will directly support Monmouth University Center for the Arts.


    “Live From Adelphi” is produced by Rich Aronstein, Scott Coulter and Daylong

  • Carole J. Bufford – Live from Adelphi Concert Series

    “Live from Adelphi Concert Series” brings Broadway and cabaret stars together online for several concerts performed at Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) on Sunday afternoons. Adelphi has partnered with venues across the country to help promote the series and the artists.

    Award-winning cabaret and jazz artist Carole J. Bufford celebrates the songstresses of the 60s & 70s with music made famous by Janis Joplin, Dusty Springfield, Tina Turner, Carole King, Lesley Gore, Dionne Warwick, Cher and others.  Putting her own inimitable spin on these classics, she will delve into and celebrate a time of great change and transition in America and across the pond.

    A portion of each ticket sold will directly support Monmouth University Center for the Arts.

    “Live From Adelphi” is produced by Rich Aronstein, Scott Coulter and Daylong