  {"id":2125,"date":"2023-03-03T11:35:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T16:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=2125"},"modified":"2024-05-28T12:49:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T16:49:03","slug":"in-the-know-issue-57","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2023\/03\/03\/in-the-know-issue-57\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Know &#8211; Issue 57"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/2023-02-27_reid-hall-01.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/2023-02-27_reid-hall-01.jpg.4.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of President Irvin D. Reid at lectern\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/02\/27\/science-hall-renamed-irvin-d-reid-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\">Science Hall Renamed Irvin D. Reid Hall<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Science Hall is being renamed for former President Irvin D. Reid, who served from 1989 to 1997 and ushered in important changes at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, including lobbying for the state to elevate it from college to university status in 1994 and laying the groundwork for its evolution to a doctoral research institution. Read more about his impact on the University.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/02\/27\/montclair-state-university-welcomes-pebbles-the-pupscot\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/022723_0669_Pebbles-LAROSA.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/022723_0669_Pebbles-LAROSA.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Pebbles the puppy\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Meet Pebbles, Our New \u2018Pupscot\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Our mascot Rocky the Red Hawk, has a new best friend. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/02\/27\/montclair-state-university-welcomes-pebbles-the-pupscot\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pebbles, a mini chocolate labradoodle<\/a>, will join Rocky in spreading joy and Red Hawk pride on campus. When she\u2019s older she\u2019ll train as a therapy dog, but she\u2019s already putting smiles on students\u2019 faces.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/02\/28\/red-hawks-are-heading-to-the-dance\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/3T8A5751-scaled.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/3T8A5751-scaled.jpg.2.1x.wide_.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ State basketball player on court\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Red Hawks Are Heading to the Dance!<\/h2>\n<p>For the first time in 20 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2023\/02\/28\/red-hawks-are-heading-to-the-dance\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the men\u2019s basketball team has earned a bid to the Division III Men\u2019s Basketball Tournament<\/a>. The Red Hawks earned one of 20 Pool-C at-large bids. Head coach Justin Potts was named Coach of the Year, and senior forward Steven Breeman was named Player of the Year by the New Jersey Athletic Conference.<br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>In the News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/education\/2023\/03\/13-of-employees-at-nj-college-will-lose-jobs-in-merger-with-montclair-state-officials-say.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NJ.com<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/quicktakes\/2023\/03\/02\/22-jobs-cut-montclair-state-bloomfield-college-merger\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Inside Higher Ed<\/a> reported on the latest on our merger with Bloomfield College.<\/li>\n<li>Rocky\u2019s new pupscot, Pebbles, got a <a href=\"https:\/\/newjersey.news12.com\/montclair-state-unveils-pebbles-the-pup-scot-therapy-dog\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">warm welcome from News12 New Jersey<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stephanie Silvera<\/strong> (Public Health) is quoted in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox5ny.com\/news\/drug-resistant-stomach-bug-shigella-spreading-nationwide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this FOX5 New York story<\/a> about Shigella, a drug-resistant stomach bug that is hitting adults and children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jaime Bedrin<\/strong> (University College) interviewed David Cantor, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Township school district\u2019s executive director of communications and community engagement, for <a href=\"https:\/\/montclairlocal.news\/catching-up-on-montclair-public-schools-187-7-million-repair-project-our-schools\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Local<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chronicle.com\/article\/scholars-talk-writing-patricia-a-matthew\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2022 interview<\/a> with <strong>Patricia Matthew<\/strong> (English) is mentioned in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chronicle.com\/article\/why-your-college-needs-a-faculty-writing-room\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this <em>Chronicle of Higher Education<\/em> article<\/a> on the benefits of faculty-specific writing groups and spaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tara George<\/strong> (Journalism) is quoted in this NBC New York article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/other\/fake-news-chatgpt-has-a-knack-for-making-up-phony-anonymous-sources\/ar-AA17RZWp\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">republished by MSN.com<\/a> that discusses the shortcomings of AI websites like ChatGPT. George and her journalism students are also featured in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/news\/chatgpt-how-students-are-using-and-learning-from-artificial-intelligence\/4120351\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this NBC New York segment<\/a> about ChatGPT.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnewyork.com\/on-air\/the-truth-matters-building-a-news-literate-nation\/4122565\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NBC New York published the recording<\/a> of last week\u2019s panel on media literacy and misinformation. The event, hosted by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ together with WNBC\/WNJU, featured local journalists Pat Battle, Liz Gonzalez and Ben Berkowitz, as well as <strong>Bond Benton<\/strong> (Communication and Media).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>University Police will conduct a drill in the area of Webster Hall on the morning of <strong>Wednesday, March 8<\/strong>. This drill will involve law enforcement, EMS and firefighters from the area, and will provide University first responders with the opportunity to practice responding to emergencies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-services\/2023\/03\/01\/safety-drill-on-campus-march-8\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Tina Marinaccio<\/strong> (Nutrition and Food Studies) is teaching a hands-on cooking class on March 11 about the benefits of choosing purple foods that help promote anti-aging and weight loss. Space is limited. <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetexpressionsbygeri.com\/products\/reigning-purple\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, please join the Disability Caucus on March 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., for a screening of the award-winning film <em>Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njcie.org\/forget-me-not\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Register here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>March is Women\u2019s History Month. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/office-for-social-justice-and-diversity\/gallery\/album\/352952\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">photos from our flag raising<\/a> on March 1.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/25live\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">25Live<\/a> enables the University to optimize the use of classrooms, meeting rooms and other spaces available on campus. To register for online or in-person training, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfKHGnfDcXZHeDXZdXGyLG1cqd5OucBX8CvL22Ai9KGSSKukg\/viewform\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You now have access to print and download your 2022 W-2 form in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/workday\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Workday<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You can find the latest campus COVID-19 data, including case numbers, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/redhawk-restart\/covid-19-dashboard\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">COVID-19 Dashboard<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988, the new nationwide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a> for free, confidential support, 24\/7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To University Facilities staff for getting the campus ready after Monday evening\u2019s winter storm so it was both beautiful and ready to open on Tuesday.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Teresa Fiore<\/strong> (World Languages and Cultures) for publishing \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/inserra-chair\/2023\/02\/19\/dr-teresa-fiore-published-article-on-memoria-presente\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Familiar Foreign: Teaching Italian Language and Culture to Spanish Speakers in the U.S. through a Digital Interdisciplinary Archive<\/a>\u201d which focuses on an archive created as part of the University&#8217;s designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Ruth Propper<\/strong> (Psychology) on the publication of her children&#8217;s science book, <em>What Kind of Scientist Can a Girl Be?<\/em> You can hear her discuss it at the next Neuroscience Book Club today at 4 p.m. on Zoom.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Anabella Poland<\/strong> (School of Communication and Media) for being named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/school-of-communication-and-media\/2023\/02\/28\/wmsc-general-manager-anabella-poland-named-president-of-college-broadcasters-inc\/?\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">president of College Broadcasters Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpQGak8OO0c\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/2023-03-02_social-media-post-screenshot.png.4.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is welcoming a new furry friend to campus, Pebbles the Pupscot @pebblesredhawk She is a mini chocolate labradoodle, here to help spread #RedHawkPride and bring that feeling of \u201chome\u201d to campus. Pebbles can\u2019t wait to meet all our Red Hawks! #RedHawkPride\" width=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/2023-03-02_social-media-post-screenshot.png.4.1x.generic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/2023-03-02_social-media-post-screenshot.png.4.1x.generic-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/2023-03-02_social-media-post-screenshot.png.4.1x.generic-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2023\/03\/2023-03-02_social-media-post-screenshot.png.4.1x.generic-32x23.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have an item you\u2019d like included in Kudos? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/in-the-know-request\/\">Use this form to tell us about it<\/a>. Read more about our people and programs in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/\">University News Center<\/a> and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/category\/in-the-know\/\">back issues of <em>In the Know<\/em><\/a>. And find out what\u2019s happening on campus in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Science Hall Renamed Irvin D. Reid Hall Science Hall is being renamed for former President Irvin D. Reid, who served from 1989 to 1997 and ushered in important changes at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, including lobbying for the state to elevate it from college to university status in 1994 and laying the groundwork for its evolution to a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":273,"featured_media":1295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-know"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/273"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2125"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2133,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125\/revisions\/2133"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}