The years have flown by and everyone has stories to tell and memories to share. An in-person celebration for the Class of 1976 is planned for May 12 and 13 of 2026. You’ll have an opportunity to lead the procession at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony. The event will be filled with opportunities to reconnect with your alma mater and your fellow classmates. Indeed, this will be a joyous time for all!

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We need your help to plan an unforgettable celebration. Interested in joining the 50th Reunion Committee? As a committee member, you will work with members of the Alumni Engagement team as well as fellow alumni to plan a successful reunion celebration.

Your role would be to:

• Encourage classmates to participate in the reunion;
• Conduct outreach via phone or email and invite classmates back to campus;
• Support the class gift in honor of your milestone anniversary and inspire others to do so;
• Attend and enjoy your 50th Reunion celebration!

If you are interested in serving on your 50th Reunion Committee or would like more information, please contact Kara Baldwin Brennan ’92, Director of Annual Giving at 973-655-7492 or brennanka@montclair.edu.

Class of 1976 50th Reunion Committee:

• Laurell Roccobono Albanese
• Frank Alvarez – Chair
• Joseph Borak
• Lori DiCicco Elia
• Vivian Moreno Grijalva
• Laurie Weinstock Hecht
• Gary Jaworski
• Nancy Myers-Alvarez
• Sonia Nunez
• Wendy Wallace

Zimmerman chose Montclair because of its proximity to his North Bergen home, and because he earned scholarship support. The University hadn’t yet launched a formal journalism program, pushing him toward the English major. Unfortunately, he had misjudged the commute. “Without a car of my own, I had to get rides from friends or take the bus,” he recalls. “It took hours every day!”

By the time he became a campus resident in his junior year, Zimmerman was already sports editor of The Montclarion and was writing for the yearbook. “I really loved to write, and I wanted to write about sports,” he says. “I even took a minor in physical education. I had a great experience at Montclair, but when graduation day rolled around, I still wasn’t sure what to do next.”

Graduate study in journalism seemed like a good idea. He enrolled in the undergraduate courses he would need to qualify for a master’s program – news writing, feature writing, editorial writing. “I tried to do it all in one semester,” he says. “I was writing constantly. I was also exhausted.”

“Instead of continuing with coursework, I got a job as a regional reporter for the Bergen Evening Record,” Zimmerman continues. “I was covering the towns in the southern part of Bergen County, and learned that I liked writing about local government, schools, and the community. When I could, I wrote sports stories for The Record.”

And, so began a noteworthy career in journalism.

Zimmerman was only 21 when he began reporting. He graduated from night shifts as a regional reporter to days as a general assignment reporter, which expanded his reporting to politics and the courts. That included serving as the New Jersey State House bureau chief and politics editor.

“I covered what was one of the most closely watched murder cases in the state, which took place in Bergen County,” he says. “In the summer of 1963, two police officers were slain at a tavern in Lodi. I lived nearby at the time and was on the scene before it was cleared. I later covered the trial.”

During nearly 13 years as a reporter Zimmerman was often a witness to history, reporting on the 1967 USA-Soviet Summit Conference between President Lyndon B. Johnson and Premier Alexei Kosygin at what is now Rowan University. He also covered U.S. Navy anti-submarine defense operations from an aircraft carrier off the coast of Virginia as well as the 1968 New Hampshire Presidential Primary. In 1969 he was recognized by the American Political Science Association for “Distinguished Reporting of Public Affairs.” Some of his fondest memories include interviewing Yankees catcher Elston Howard on the day he won the American League’s Most Valuable Player award and being inducted into the Harness Racing Communicators Hall of Fame.

Zimmerman followed his journalism career with roles in public relations and government affairs, advocating for tax reform at the request of William T. Cahill, in his first initiative as New Jersey Governor.

The tales that led to Zimmerman’s news pieces are now the backbone of a book with the working title, From Bylines to Storylines: Favorites of an Award-Winning Journalist and Government Insider, due for publication in the fall. “I saved every byline I ever wrote,” he notes with a laugh. “I realized that the stories I wrote carried equally compelling backstories, as well as a lot of history. For example, I interviewed Yogi Berra when he was the spokesperson for the Yoo-hoo chocolate drink – which was, and still is, bottled in Carlstadt, NJ.”

Zimmerman has also generously shared his experiences with students, most recently a seminar for English majors at ����vlog and as the keynote speaker for a Rowan University Commemoration of the USA-Soviet Summit Conference he covered as State House Correspondent for The Record. His contributions to Montclair also include a jazz record created in the 1950s by alumni and a collection of pictures. He is currently in the process of providing photos and stories he wrote about Yogi Berra, to be donated to the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center.

“I’ve been back to campus a number of times recently, for the seminars and also to visit my granddaughter who is a Montclair student,” he says. “I’m proud of Montclair’s high rankings, and I am amazed at the current number of students and programs. There were only about 2,500 students on campus during my years here!”

Students, including his granddaughter, often seek Zimmerman out for counsel. “No two students are the same,” he says. “I give advice that relates to what they are interested in. And then I encourage all of them to follow their dreams with dedication and perseverance.”

Attendees enjoyed a day on the course that included a BBQ lunch and dinner reception, along with enticing auction items, raffles and prizes. Silent auction items included rounds of golf at Upper Montclair Country Club, Essex Fells Country Club, Essex County Country Club, tickets to a New Jersey Devils game, a family day at American Dream, and more.

“It’s terrific that our alumni and friends rallied their support to benefit Montclair student athletes and sports-related initiatives,” says Rita Walters, vice president for Development and Alumni Engagement.

Proceeds from the 2024 outing will continue to support the University’s athletes by providing updates to the Panzer Fitness Center and enriching the student-run and produced

“We appreciate the great support that we receive from our alumni, friends and campus partners to enhance the student-athlete experience at Montclair,” says Rob Chesney, director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

During the dinner portion, three student athletes thanked guests for their support and shared the difference it makes for Montclair students.

“Montclair has led me to unbelievable opportunities,” said senior Grant Holbrook, part of the men’s basketball team who is majoring in Business Administration. “To me, being a student athlete means being dedicated to bettering yourself on and off the court while excelling in the classroom and in the community.”

Senior Matthew Pontari, who is studying business management and is a member of the baseball team, shared: “My coaches have always been – and will always be – there for me … That is what makes Montclair such a special place. All of us are here to get a great education and win championships, but it’s what takes place day-in and day-out that leads to all of the success.”

“As a first-generation student in a single parent household, I hadn’t imagined I could reach these heights in my college career,” said senior Tiffany Sosa, a Sports Communication major and member of the women’s basketball team, in sharing how her Montclair experience has helped her grow.

In his remarks, Montclair President Jonathan Koppell thanked attendees for their partnership in creating opportunities for Montclair students, pointing out the importance of students gaining professional hands-on experiences that prepare them for their careers.

Committee and Sponsor Support

“The outing’s success was made possible by each of our sponsors, the hard work of my fellow Red Hawk Open committee members and all the golfers who participated,” says Anthony Carlino ’77, who serves on the Red Hawk Open committee as well as vice chair of the ����vlog Foundation.

• Red Hawk Open Committee:
  Anthony Carlino ’77
  Christopher Fitzpatrick ’04
  Daniel Grant ‘05
  Rob Lieberman
  Brian Mieth
  Judi Schumacher Tilton
  Greg Shanaphy ’91
  David Wertheim ’79
• Outing Sponsors:
  Academy Orthopaedics
  Goldman Sachs
• Dinner Reception Sponsor:
  Scarinci Hollenbeck
• Halfway House Sponsor:
  Terminal Construction Corporation
• Lunch Sponsors:
  Inserra Supermarkets
  Onpoint Powerwashing & Painting
  Schumacher Chevrolet
• Cart Sponsors:
  Automated Logic
  Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
  Murgado Automotive Group
  PSEG
  Taylor Law Group, LLC
• Putting Green Sponsor:
  Power Consulting
• Driving Range Sponsors:
  Genova Burns
  Overlook Corporate Center
  Resnick Law Firm LLC
  SERVPRO of Clifton
  Universal Electric Motor Service
  Withum
• Longest Drive Sponsors:
  LEAP Hockey
  Nick and Jill ‘00 Iannitelli
• Hole Sponsors:
  American Wear Uniforms
  Michele ’80 and Keith ’79 Ansbacher
  Buchanan
  Cantone Press
  Carpenter Contractor Trust
  Chocolate Fantasia
  Chris Fitzpatrick Speaks
  Cougar Aquatic Team
  Darling Boutique
  Drew & Rogers
  Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
  ENV
  ESSEE Floor Covering
  Field Turf
  Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center
  Icon International Inc.
  JRM Construction Management
  Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages
  Local Union 253
  Kevin Neary ’86
  PKF O’Connor Davies
  Take Me to the Water Swim School

For more photos, please view the album.

For more information about how you can , please contact Kara Baldwin Brennan ’92, director of Annual Giving, at 973-655-7492 or brennanka@montclair.edu.

Powerhouse Institutions, Joining Forces

ADP is a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics and compliance expertise. In its 70 years, ADP has grown to a publicly traded corporation with more than 1 million clients in 140 countries.

As New Jersey’s second largest institution of higher learning, and one of its most diverse, Montclair is a respected contributor to the state’s workforce pipeline. The Feliciano School of Business (FSBUS), fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), is home to six academic departments offering a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with 10 concentrations, a master’s in Accounting, and an MBA. The Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, the Ellyn A. McColgan Center for Student Services, and the 3D printing MIX Lab provide the School’s more than 4,200 students with a state-of-the-art business education experience.

“Montclair is actively engaged in the wider community, and working with partners like ADP ensures that our programs are relevant, that our students are getting hands-on experience and that our graduates are prepared to lead businesses,” says ����vlog President Jonathan Koppell. “Our work with ADP exemplifies the potential of collaborating in new ways with major corporate players.”

The Growing ADP-Montclair Partnership

Montclair alumni have been a long-time force in building bridges between the University and ADP. Currently, more than 200 Montclair alumni are employed with ADP, a reflection of the company’s confidence in hiring Montclair graduates as well as the job satisfaction alumni experience once employed there.

Over the years, ADP has been an engaged philanthropic partner as well, supporting students, events and programs at Montclair. ADP executives have been generous with their time, offering guest lectures and taking the time to meet and speak with students.

This growing partnership exceeds the expectations of the traditional university-corporate sector relationship.

“ADP has had a long-standing relationship with Montclair,” says Barat Dickman, ADP’s senior vice president of Worldwide Commercial Operations. “I joined the Feliciano School of Business Advisory Board in 2019. My initial vision was to continue the work that was already in motion, but as I began to understand the School’s goals and aspirations, I saw an opportunity for ADP to contribute even more. We will continue expanding our relationship with Montclair by working closely with the School to determine areas where we can contribute the most.”

“We get to give back to our local community by providing resources directly to Montclair students, and we are also introducing students to ADP’s core values and culture,” he continues. “The opportunity to cultivate this partnership is really one of my favorite parts of the job. It’s important for corporations to give back to their local community and it’s great that ADP continues to invest the time and resources to cultivate these relationships.”

In 2022, ADP Change Management lead strategist Crissette Maxwell joined the effort. “We have set up a Montclair alumni chapter here at ADP and we are continuing to grow our strategy by participating in more on-campus events and planning to host students at our Roseland campus on a more regular basis,” she says. “Since ADP is a large global company, this partnership gives students exposure to the many different roles and areas of the business that they could potentially pursue when joining the workforce. It also gives ADP associates the chance to give something back to the students and faculty as well. I believe we’ve just scratched the surface of this long-standing partnership, and I am excited to be at the forefront of helping drive the progress.”

Preparing Students to Excel in Business

The Professional Selling and Sales Management certificate program, developed collaboratively by FSBUS faculty and ADP professionals, is a 12-credit track that builds students’ analytical, leadership, customer service and communication skills. Since it launched in 2019, more than 30 students have earned the certificate. The program’s emphasis on strong relational and personal interaction skills and innovative technology, enhanced by an executive/professional presence in the classroom, prepares students for success on day one.

The success of the sales-oriented certificate program inspired an even bolder view of what this unique partnership could achieve. In fall 2023, Montclair rolled out the Strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) concentration, as part of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program, with 21 students enrolled in the first semester.

“There is a great need for professionals who have the knowledge and skill to think strategically about human capital management,” notes Dr. Warren Zhou, chair of the Management Department. “Strategic human capital management transforms the HR function from a purely operational one into a strategic partner that contributes significantly to the achievement of business objectives. It helps organizations maximize the value of their human capital, adapt to changing environments, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.”

This program is the first of its kind in New Jersey and connects Montclair to the emerging field of strategic human capital management. The curriculum, co-developed with ADP’s human resources experts, offers students a deep dive into the discipline through coursework as well as two labs that will teach them to use ADP’s human resource information systems software. Graduates of this program will be in high demand in the workplace.

Amy Leschke-Kahle, vice president of talent insights and innovation at ADP, is also a member of the board advising the new human capital concentration. “Montclair identified the critical role that people, process, and technology play in today’s world of work,” she says. “Their commitment to preparing students to be ready to meet the near-term needs of employers and have the skills necessary to lead their organizations’ HCM practices into the future is priceless. Montclair is leading the way.”

“Our work with ADP is the result of really listening to our business partners, learning what their priorities are in terms of the knowledge and talent they need to move their enterprises forward,” says Kimberly Hollister, dean of the Feliciano School of Business. “It is exciting to know that our students will be at the leading edge of the evolution of business.”

Ensuring Students’ Path to Graduation and Career Success

ADP appreciates the challenges many Montclair students face in the quest to earn a college degree. The company’s support for scholarships, including an Honors Program scholarship and a Student Development and Campus Life (SDCL) scholarship, are removing barriers for students and connecting them to the life-changing benefits of a Montclair degree.

“With the generosity of the ADP Student Development and Campus Life Scholarship, I will be able to finish my degree,” says Donyelle Hayes, a senior majoring in Fashion Design and Merchandising. “I’ve worked hard to be active in the University community through clubs and campus jobs, but this past year has been challenging for me … I genuinely wasn’t sure how I would be able to afford to complete school.”

ADP associates and leaders are invested in student success, offering their time and expertise as mentors to undergraduate and graduate students alike – helping them build an awareness of the varied career opportunities available to them and providing guidance as they travel the path from college student to young professional.

“I decided to become a mentor because I understand the value of these kinds of resources,” says Dina Andrews ’02 ’15 MBA, an ADP service executive and undergraduate mentor. “I think it’s important for students to have a safe space to ask questions and feel heard especially when they are trying to navigate decisions that might shape their future. I have degrees in psychology and business – both from Montclair – and have held a number of front line and leadership roles while being a highly engaged friend, wife and mom. I’ve overcome personal and professional adversities which have shaped me into the person and leader I am today. I can be a trusted ear and tour guide for their journey ahead.”

Likewise, Erjola Cake ’11 is eager to contribute to the growth and development of Montclair students. “Hopefully, sharing my own experience will help guide them on their next steps,” she says. “The greatest impact I can bring to the students I mentor is helping them to refine their critical thinking skills and to develop a growth mindset.”

There are also ADP mentors who help the University’s accelerated MBA students build a career continuum, with advice on how to navigate the corporate ladder and providing opportunities to attend company-sponsored events. In April 2023, more than 30 Montclair students spent an afternoon at ADP’s headquarters where they met and learned from the company’s high-level executives, including Sreeni Kutam, president of Global Product and Innovation at ADP and member of Montclair’s Board of Trustees; Helena Almeida, vice president and Managing Counsel; Linda Mougalian, senior division vice president of Sales Marketing; Sandy Thomas, vice president of Talent Solutions, and Barat Dickman.

“I chose to mentor MBA students at Montclair not only because I am a recent graduate of the Montclair MBA program myself, but I also feel strongly that mentorship has had a significant impact on my own professional development,” says Eloy Arocho ’17 ’23 MBA, manager of client services for ADP Insurance Agency, Inc. “MBA students are more likely to have more specific needs from a mentoring relationship compared to undergraduates who may still be exploring career options. Either way, I believe mentorship is a valuable tool to help provide guidance and encourage growth for their career.”

The Enduring Value of the ADP-Montclair Partnership

“As a leading HR solutions provider focused on helping our clients navigate the evolving world of work, we understand the importance of preparing the next generation of talent for the workplace,” says Kutam. “At ADP, we are dedicated to career development and providing inclusive and accessible experiences for our global associates that support our mission to promote learning and skills development. Our collaboration with Montclair seeks to enhance student learning experiences through hands-on programs that immerse students in real-world scenarios to unlock their potential and transform them into tomorrow’s business leaders.”

“We are excited about our ability to provide students with such a valuable educational experience,” adds President Koppell. “Our mission is to provide transformational opportunities for all of our students and to equip them with the tools they need for social mobility. We want every Montclair student to graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their chosen field, and to leave here with greater opportunities than they came in with.”

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We are closely watching the weather forecast, and should there be any changes, we will post them on this webpage.

Please read all the updates below carefully to see new times and location changes for activities you are planning to attend. We look forward to seeing you on campus tomorrow for Homecoming 2023!

Updated Schedule of Events:

Alumni Welcome Tent
New Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Tent Outside Cole Hall (Formerly College Hall)

Gather with fellow alumni, sign in, check out the program for the day and pick up your alumni gift. Learn more about MONTCLAIRconnect and how you can stay connected. Don’t forget to pick up your tickets to the big game!

Please note: Discounted football game ticket sales will be available for sale via online Homecoming registration only for on-site pick up at the Welcome Tent (not at the gates).

Campus Tours
New Times: 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. | Starting Point – Alumni Welcome Tent Outside Admissions Entrance of Cole Hall

Join a walking tour of campus for alumni, friends and families. First stop – Cole Hall! Walking tour campus map at the Alumni Welcome Tent.

Street Fair
New Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Chapin Drive
Chapin Drive Street Fair / Food and Drink Concessions

Alumni, students, families and our community are invited to gather for the Street Fair! Enjoy music and activities including face painting, caricaturist, photo booths, balloon art, food concessions and sweets. Ride the mechanical pumpkin, jump into Vertical Rush and then test your skills against the obstacle course. Play classic carnival games like frog bog and water race. Check out the information tables and learn about the work of schools and departments. There will also be exciting opportunities to not only learn, but interact with tables offering games and demonstrations. Don’t miss the Nutrition and Food Studies tables featuring food demonstrations and samples, or Exercise Science & Physical Education’s table featuring a body composition assessment using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis! Don’t miss the fire truck, which is sure to be a hit for the little ones!

Mainstage / Student Performances | Amphitheater

© 2022 John J. LaRosa

Head over to the Amphitheater to enjoy featured performances, demonstrations and interactive presentations at the mainstage.

• WMSC’s Live Music Showcase Spectacular! / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. New Location: The rain can’t stop college radio! See the bands LIVE in the School of Communication and Media on the second floor in Room 2007!
  Enjoy an enchanting collection of live music performances by talented local bands, thoughtfully curated and proudly presented by the acclaimed campus radio station, WMSC FM.
• Montclair Improv League and Friends / CANCELLED
• Players Variety Show / New Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Enjoy some acting, singing, dancing, and more brought to you by Players: A Programming Board of the SGA who are celebrating their 86th season!
• Homecoming Student Talent Showcase / New Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Come see student groups perform skits based on the Homecoming theme!

Alumni Barbecue
New Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | New Location: Lot 8

Join fellow graduates for the signature alumni event of the day. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, live music, games, fun for the kids and more! Celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off! Join us for our gathering for our alumni networking groups and help us welcome alumni of Bloomfield College:

• Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC)
• Bloomfield College Alumni Association
• Hispanic/Latinx/a/o Alumni Network (HLAN)
• Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
• Recent Alumni Network (RAN)
• Women’s Initiative Network (WIN)

NOTE: Pre-Registration is closed. Walk in registration: $35 per person, $15.00 for kids (under 2 free)

Sample craft beer from our featured local breweries:

• Montclair Brewery
• Four City Brewing
• Cricket Hill Brewery
• Brix City Brewing

*Includes food, drinks and a $5 gift to The Fund for Montclair State. For Bloomfield Alumni, this includes a $5 gift to The Bloomfield College fund.
Must be 21 and provide photo ID to consume alcohol.

Athletics: Alumni Swimming and Diving Meet
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Panzer Athletic Center Pool and Outdoor Area

Open to Swimming and Diving alumni and their families. Members of the current and prior teams come together for an Alumni vs. Varsity swimming and diving meet, followed by their annual reunion celebration.

Homecoming Tailgate
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Lot 7 (Adjacent to Sprague Field)

All are welcome! Enjoy food trucks, beer, wine, music and tailgate games and celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off and watch the game!

Cost: Free admission; Beer/Wine/Cider/Seltzer and Food Truck Concessions

Red Hawk Sports Network’s “Game Day” Live Broadcast
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sprague Field Endzone

Stop by the Athletics Annex to see ����vlog student broadcasters from the Red Hawk Sports Network as they host a live Game Day broadcast. Watch them break down the upcoming big game, interview Montclair coaches and athletes, and talk all things Red Hawk Sports. And after you see them in person, you can watch this show and the student-led broadcast of the homecoming football game on the RHSN’s YouTube channel, your home for MSU sports and an exciting partnership between the School of Communication and Media and Montclair State Athletics. Not only are the broadcasters and analysts students, but every crew position ranging from utility to cameraperson to director are filled by School of Communication and Media students.

Homecoming Football Game: ����vlog vs. TCNJ
6:00 p.m. | Sprague Field

Check out Game Day with the Red Hawk Sports Network and cheer the Red Hawks on to victory as they take on TCNJ at 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $5.00 Alumni Discount. Please note: Discounted football game ticket sales will be available only via online Homecoming registration for on-site pickup at the Welcome Tent (not at the gates).

Please note: All tickets purchased at the ticket booth on Homecoming day will cost $10 for adults and $5 for children, senior citizens and veterans. No additional discounts apply.

Kaleidoscope Performance
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Alexander Kasser Theater

Join us for a non-stop extravaganza celebrating the Cali School’s talented students and faculty, Kaleidoscope features the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Chorale, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and auditioned chamber and solo artists.
Cost: $25.00 per single ticket. $20.00 for Seniors (65+)

Please note, the George Segal Gallery Exhibition “The Backend” and the Kids’ Art Corner are both cancelled.

Parking is Free!

Complimentary parking is available in the and .

Let’s keep our school spirit soaring! Come back to campus and join fellow Red Hawks for one or all of the many opportunities to connect.

Please know photographers will be taking photos of Homecoming activities throughout the day.

For more information about Homecoming activities, contact the Office Alumni Engagement at alumni@montclair.edu or 973-655-4141.

Vincent C. Alfonso, Ph.D., inaugural interim dean for the College for Education and Engaged Learning remarked, “We are very proud of our alumni as they excel in their careers. This recognition is a testament to their dedication, passion, and commitment to education. All of us at The College for Education and Engaged Learning have no doubt that they will continue to inspire and educate future generations with the same excellence they have demonstrated in their field.”

We applaud our amazing alumnae and share their stories here:

Union County
Kristen Hickman ’02
STEAM Teacher at Roselle Park Middle School in the Roselle Park School District

Kristen Hickman ’02 earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from ����vlog, a master’s degree in the Education of Science from Walden University, and the Supervisor Certification from Montclair in 2016. Her teaching career spans 17 years and includes teaching as an adjunct professor at John Jay College in New York.

Reflecting on her time at Montclair, Hickman recalls, “Dr. Steven Koepp was an amazing professor from ����vlog. While I was an undergrad I never thought about being a teacher; however, now that I am a teacher, he is the type of teacher I always strive to be. He was one of the most passionate and engaging teachers I have ever met. His teaching style and care for students is everything I hope to show my students.”

Currently, Hickman teaches various elective classes for Project Lead The Way (PLTW) at Roselle Park Middle School. Adopted in the 2020-2021 school year, this STEM curriculum program includes hands-on projects to better prepare students for career situations. One example of this, Hickman teaches a seventh-grade PLTW medical detective class where the adolescents act as doctors. They learn how to take vital signs and how to read medical journals to come up with treatment plans for medical problems. She also teaches a PLTW robotics class with the use of vex-cortex and VEX V-5 kits. The children serve as young engineers learning how to build different mechanisms with metallic parts while learning how to code as well.

As the co-advisor of the Technology Student Association (TSA), Hickman leads a group of students in an independent research course with projects entered into a state competition. This past year, the group participated in 14 TSA events, including projects where the pupils had to build a mechanical mouse-trap car, write and illustrate a children’s book on perseverance, and come up with ways to build a self-sustaining house without material like water or sewage.

Further leading the way for continued experiential STEM education, Hickman secured numerous grants to expand the STEM program for students to think beyond the classroom. This has included securing a 3-D printer and laser engraver.

Hickman remarked, “I was amazed and surprised when I won Union County Teacher of the Year. It is such a great honor to be able to represent and be a role model for all the teachers of Union County. As a teacher, every student inspires me to want to be the best I can be myself. As teachers, it is our role as educators to inspire our students for greatness; however, we fail to realize how much their learning inspires our teaching.”

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Somerset County
Corinne Laurie ’06 MA
Health & Physical Education Teacher at North Plainfield Middle School in the North Plainfield School District

Corinne Laurie ’06 MA earned her bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University and her master’s degree in Health Education from ����vlog. She has dedicated 24 years to education and has taught at North Plainfield Middle School her entire career.

One Montclair professor had a profound influence on her work. Laurie explains, “I connected with Dr. Eva Goldfarb (a professor in the public health program) when I was an undergrad at Seton Hall. I went on to sign up for all of her professional development seminars and conferences during my first few years teaching. She was a huge part of my decision to attend ����vlog for my master’s in health education. As far as I was concerned, she was the best and I wanted to learn from the best! All these years later, Dr. Goldfarb is still a huge part of WHY I teach, WHAT I teach, and HOW I teach!”

Trained as a health and physical education teacher, her background and experience have also allowed her to develop and teach other unique courses that focus on high school, college, and career readiness, as well as social and emotional learning. Laurie has been involved with several projects and initiatives that have positively impacted the district. She is part of North Plainfield’s New Teacher Induction program, serves as a professional learning committee (PLC) team leader, and is a member of the School-Based Planning Team, leading the School Opening Committee.

Laurie forms and cultivates lasting relationships with her students. A testament to this, she was recognized in her school district’s Top Ten Program and as the high school valedictorian’s most influential teacher. Many former students return years later to speak with her classes about how they applied the skills and concepts taught in her classes to their personal lives and their success.

Laurie is forever evolving and developing methods and strategies to reach all students, always addressing the variety of backgrounds and needs of the student population. She remarked, “what inspires me in my daily work is my personal belief that every single day is an opportunity to have a positive lasting impact on a young person’s life.”

“Ms. Laurie is the epitome of what a teacher should be,” shared Middle School Principal Robert Lake. “Her ability to quickly foster trusting relationships with her students has allowed her to impact countless students who have attended NPMS over the last twenty years. Many of these relationships still exist, and those former students regularly return to share the impact she had on them.”

“For me,” Laurie states, “having been named Somerset County Teacher of the Year is not only a special recognition of my commitment to education, and devotion to my students – it is also a celebration of the entire North Plainfield school community! We all work tirelessly to provide for our kids!”

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Passaic County
Amanda Szuhany Rhodes ’03
5th Grade Teacher at School 11 in the Clifton School District

Amanda Szuhany Rhodes ’03 graduated from ����vlog summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in human ecology and a concentration in early childhood education. Currently a 5th grade teacher at School 11 in the Clifton School District, she models leadership in and out of the classroom by serving on several curriculum development committees and mentoring new teachers.

Rhodes credits ����vlog with setting her up for success. “The curriculum and courses offered at Montclair prepared me to teach the whole child. My coursework included child development courses, child psychology courses, and teaching classes that focused on critical thinking and creating engaging lessons. While at Montclair, I was encouraged to build strong relationships with my students and learned how to create lessons that inspire my students to think critically not only in the classroom but also in the real world.”

Rhodes’ accomplishments include launching a school-wide framework that supports expectations by providing learning opportunities, leading monthly school-wide celebratory events, piloting a school-wide online incentive reward program and assessing data to recognize and address specific needs within the school. Additionally, she established comprehensive communication protocols between all team members, faculty, students, and families and managed building initiatives and funding for Positive Behavior Support in Schools (PBSIS).

Throughout her seven-year tenure at Clifton Public Schools, Rhodes has also served on several curriculum committees. As a member of the Math Curriculum Committee, she developed supplemental interactive, technology-based teaching activities and lesson plans for the district’s fifth-grade teachers. While serving on the Science Curriculum Committee, Rhodes evaluated and selected a new district science curriculum and collaboratively created a unique accompanying pacing and curriculum guide, extension activities, benchmarks, and study guides while supporting related professional development and implementation.

As a mentor to a non-tenured first-year educator, Rhodes actively monitored the full implementation of district programs and curriculum in weekly meetings throughout the school year. She advocated for her colleague to ensure she received optimized professional learning opportunities and instructional support from colleagues, district coaches, content area supervisors and school administration. Rhodes partnered with district math and ELA coaches to provide robust on-site professional development coaching opportunities for her mentee.

As coach of the school’s Positive Behavior Support in Schools Team, she works to support student and teacher success by creating positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments. “As a teacher, it is my goal to build a classroom where my students feel valued and respected each day not just by me but by their peers… I truly believe that students who enjoy learning are the most successful and I work diligently to create lessons with my students’ interests in mind that engage them in meaningful learning that is enjoyable. It is my hope that all of my students know that they are important to me and enjoy their time in my classroom.”

Dr. Danny A. Robertozzi, superintendent of schools, commented, “Amanda Rhodes is an exceptional teacher who has made substantial contributions to our district and school. She is a leader who has brought positivity, innovation, and excellence to her work. Her work in PBSIS, mentorship, and curriculum committees exemplifies the spirit of this honorable recognition. I am thrilled that she has been named Passaic County Governor’s Teacher of the Year.”

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Governor Phil Murphy commented in an article published by Clifton Public Schools, “I applaud the commitment and professionalism of each of the 21 County Teachers of the Year,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “If you want to know why New Jersey’s public schools are rated as among the best in the nation, look no further than these 21 exemplars of the kind of quality teaching that takes place in every school throughout our state.”

Online registration is closed. Please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement for additional information or to purchase tickets at 973-655-4141.

Check out the full schedule of activities and fill your day on campus:

Alumni Welcome Tent
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Tent Outside Cole Hall (Formerly College Hall)

Gather with fellow alumni, sign in, check out the program for the day and pick up your alumni gift. Learn more about MONTCLAIRconnect and how you can stay connected. Don’t forget to pick up your tickets to the big game!

Please note: Discounted football game ticket sales will be available for sale via online Homecoming registration only for on-site pick up at the Welcome Tent (not at the gates).

Campus Tours
11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. | Starting Point – Alumni Welcome Tent Outside Admissions Entrance of Cole Hall

Join a walking tour of campus for alumni, friends and families. First stop – Cole Hall! Walking tour campus map at the Alumni Welcome Tent.

George Segal Gallery: Kids Art Corner
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | George Segal Gallery

Drop in for morning children’s activities exploring the current exhibition. Ages 5 – 10. Guardian attendance is required. Admission is free and open to the public.

George Segal Gallery Exhibition: The Backend
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | George Segal Gallery

The Backend is a group exhibition that brings together artists who explore how protocols, procedures and contracts shape our society, the ways we relate to each other and our lived experiences. Confirmed artists include Julia Weist, TJ Shin, Liz Magic Laser, William Powhida, Maia Chao, Finnegan Shannon and others investigating themes of debt, disability and access, funding structures and the maze-like systems of bureaucracy.

Street Fair
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Chapin Drive
Chapin Drive Street Fair / Food and Drink Concessions

Alumni, students, families and our community are invited to gather for the Street Fair! Enjoy music and activities including face painting, caricaturist, photo booths, balloon art, food concessions and sweets. Ride the mechanical pumpkin, jump into Vertical Rush and then test your skills against the obstacle course. Play classic carnival games like frog bog and water race. Check out the information tables and learn about the work of schools and departments. There will also be exciting opportunities to not only learn, but interact with tables offering games and demonstrations. Don’t miss the Nutrition and Food Studies tables featuring food demonstrations and samples, or Exercise Science & Physical Education’s table featuring a body composition assessment using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis! Don’t miss the fire truck, which is sure to be a hit for the little ones!

Mainstage / Student Performances | Amphitheater

© 2022 John J. LaRosa

Head over to the Amphitheater to enjoy featured performances, demonstrations and interactive presentations at the mainstage.

• WMSC’s Live Music Showcase Spectacular! / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Enjoy an enchanting collection of live music performances by talented local bands, thoughtfully curated and proudly presented by the acclaimed campus radio station, WMSC FM.
• Montclair Improv League and Friends / 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. A live improv show featuring current students and Montclair Alumni! Be prepared to laugh, anything can happen! (Please note that during Homecoming Weekend on Friday, September 29 and Saturday, September 30 there will be special alumni improv shows on campus beginning at 8 p.m. in University Hall, Room 1070.)
• Players Variety Show / 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Enjoy some acting, singing, dancing, and more brought to you by Players: A Programming Board of the SGA who are celebrating their 86th season!
• Homecoming Student Talent Showcase / 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Come see student groups perform skits based on the Homecoming theme!

Alumni Barbecue
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Historic Quad (Area Outside Freeman / Russ / Chapin Halls)

Join fellow graduates for the signature alumni event of the day. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, live music, games, fun for the kids and more! Celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off! Join us for our gathering for our alumni networking groups and help us welcome alumni of Bloomfield College:

• Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC)
• Bloomfield College Alumni Association
• Hispanic/Latinx/a/o Alumni Network (HLAN)
• Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
• Recent Alumni Network (RAN)
• Women’s Initiative Network (WIN)

Cost: $25.00 per person, $15.00 for kids (under 2 free) – .

Sample craft beer from our featured local breweries:

• Montclair Brewery
• Four City Brewing
• Cricket Hill Brewery
• Brix City Brewing

*Includes food, drinks and a $5 gift to The Fund for Montclair State. For Bloomfield Alumni, this includes a $5 gift to The Bloomfield College fund.
Must be 21 and provide photo ID to consume alcohol.

Online registration is closed. Please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement for additional information or to purchase tickets at 973-655-4141.

Athletics: Alumni Swimming and Diving Meet
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Panzer Athletic Center Pool and Outdoor Area

Open to Swimming and Diving alumni and their families. Members of the current and prior teams come together for an Alumni vs. Varsity swimming and diving meet, followed by their annual reunion celebration.

Homecoming Tailgate
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Lot 7 (Adjacent to Sprague Field)

All are welcome! Enjoy food trucks, beer, wine, music and tailgate games and celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off and watch the game!

Cost: Free admission; Beer/Wine/Cider/Seltzer and Food Truck Concessions

Red Hawk Sports Network’s “Game Day” Live Broadcast
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sprague Field Endzone

Stop by the Athletics Annex to see ����vlog student broadcasters from the Red Hawk Sports Network as they host a live Game Day broadcast. Watch them break down the upcoming big game, interview Montclair coaches and athletes, and talk all things Red Hawk Sports. And after you see them in person, you can watch this show and the student-led broadcast of the homecoming football game on the RHSN’s YouTube channel, your home for MSU sports and an exciting partnership between the School of Communication and Media and Montclair State Athletics. Not only are the broadcasters and analysts students, but every crew position ranging from utility to cameraperson to director are filled by School of Communication and Media students.

Homecoming Football Game: ����vlog vs. TCNJ
6:00 p.m. | Sprague Field

Check out Game Day with the Red Hawk Sports Network and cheer the Red Hawks on to victory as they take on TCNJ at 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $5.00 Alumni Discount. Please note: Discounted football game ticket sales will be available only via online Homecoming registration for on-site pickup at the Welcome Tent (not at the gates).

Please note: All tickets purchased at the ticket booth on Homecoming day will cost $10 for adults and $5 for children, senior citizens and veterans. No additional discounts apply.

Kaleidoscope Performance
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Alexander Kasser Theater

Join us for a non-stop extravaganza celebrating the Cali School’s talented students and faculty, Kaleidoscope features the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Chorale, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and auditioned chamber and solo artists.
Cost: $25.00 per single ticket. $20.00 for Seniors (65+)

Parking is Free!

Complimentary parking is available in the and .

Let’s keep our school spirit soaring! Come back to campus and join fellow Red Hawks for one or all of the many opportunities to connect.

Online registration is closed. Please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement for additional information or to purchase tickets at 973-655-4141.

Please know photographers will be taking photos of Homecoming activities throughout the day.

For more information about Homecoming activities, contact the Office Alumni Engagement at alumni@montclair.edu or 973-655-4141.

Here’s a look at some of the recent graduates:

Chris Taite ’23

Taite served as the commencement speaker for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Nursing and University College on May 23, 2023.

When Chris Taite ’23 left Montclair State in 2012, he promised his father that one day he would return. Years went by. “It was something that ate at me,” he said, but his focus had been elsewhere at the time. “I had people depending on me, and I didn’t have enough money, so after three years of school, I decided to leave for a job,” he recalls. 

Intent on helping his family financially, he landed a job with Con Edison, where his father was employed. Taite had grown up watching his father, who came to the U.S. from Panama as a child, work hard to provide for his family. 

Eventually, Taite says, his father urged him to apply for a supervisory position. “Last year, I applied and became a supervisor, someone with just a high school diploma.”

Soon after, he states, “I got an email from Montclair saying, ‘Hey, come back to school’ … At 17, 18, I wasn’t ready for Montclair, but at 30, Montclair reached out and said, ‘Hey we’re ready for you.’”

Taite resolved to complete his degree. “When I first went to school, I didn’t go for myself or for me wanting to be there. Later, …I wanted to be there. I wanted to challenge myself and finish what I started.” 

Although he was determined, the path to success had its challenges. Taite recalls once, while supervising a crew making repairs four stories underground, having to scramble to find cell phone service so that he could use his phone as a hotspot for his laptop. Wearing his hard hat, he sat on some stairs, completed a paper that was due that day and submitted it. He was pleased when his professor commented that he liked a specific section of his paper. “I thought, ‘You have no idea what I had to go through just to hit submit… so it’s good to get that feedback.”

Now Taite has earned his BA in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Humanities. He includes the degree-completion program staff among those he counts in his corner, and already he is talking about pursuing a master’s degree. “The support from [University College Associate Dean] Daphne Galkin and [Assistant Director for Degree Completion Programs] Jane [Sanchez Swain] has instilled this confidence in me. Jane saying a simple, ‘I’m proud of you,’ puts an extra battery in my pack.”

Looking ahead, he remarks: “Having this new degree opens a whole new world to me. Who knows? I might climb the corporate ladder.”

Lauren Tiemers ’23

Lauren Tiemers ’23 had completed 50 credits at Passaic County Community College when she decided to put her studies on pause. “It just wasn’t the right time. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I was just about to turn 20; I had switched my major a few times.” She also had a busy life which included working full-time as a pre-school teaching assistant and traveling. “I spent some time in California and was considering moving there, but I decided against it and returned to New Jersey.” 

Fast forward a few years and she had her son. “I was a full-time mom and lucky enough to stay home with him for the first few years of his life. By the time he was about two years old, I decided to finish out my degree.”

Tiemers did some research and found the BLS program to be a perfect fit. “I knew I wanted to be in the education field and saw that there was a concentration in Education, so I decided to do it.” 

Education has been a calling for Tiemers. “All my working life, I did something in education,” she says. “Before I had a degree, I worked in childcare … I’ve been a tutor and a nanny. Everything centered around education. I knew that I potentially wanted to teach high school and gave it a try by subbing. From that, I learned high school is not for me. While in the BLS program, I became interested in the higher education field.” 

Now recently graduated, Tiemers is working as a substitute teacher in her local school district while looking for a full-time position. She cites the incredible support offered through the BLS program in helping her to complete the program. “I had an academic advisor who was available for me whenever I needed. Even when I didn’t reach out to her, she would reach out via Zoom meetings and calls to make sure I was on track for graduation. If there [were] any issues with a class, she would help me find something more suitable.” 

Tiemers continues to receive support from the program. Her academic advisor helped her look at sites to find jobs in higher education. Prior to that, Montclair’s Career Services helped her with her resume. When asked what the program has meant to her, she simply notes, “This program has meant everything to me.”

Keith Ryan ’23

Keith Ryan ’23 was working for a retailer that was in decline when he learned about the BLS program. “I was concerned for their future as my own. Coupled with the fact that it had long bothered me that I had not completed my degree, the timing could not have been more perfect.”

Ryan received his Associate of Arts degree in May 1999 at County College of Morris and went on to enroll at ����vlog in the Spring of 2003. However, his circumstances were not ideal for finishing his degree. “At the time I lived alone, working full-time to support my education,” he shares. “Money became tight, external personal stressors could no longer be ignored and ultimately life with all its distractions further distanced me from resuming my studies.”  

The BLS program was exactly what he needed to get back on track. “Honestly part of my hesitation to restart my journey at [Montclair] was the overwhelming uncertainty of where or how to begin. The step by step guidance and support I received put those feelings immediately at ease.” 

Ryan earned his degree with a concentration in Humanities and minors in both Sociology and Classics. Now, he is the director of Logistics for a home goods supplier. When asked about the future, he says his plans are “to continue to be a good student to all the things yet to learn.

Caring for Our Students and the Community

Jane Sanchez Swain, assistant director for degree completion programs, works closely with the students.

“My hope for this year’s graduates is that they continue to embrace the spirit of lifelong learning and keep reaching for their goals,” she says. “This achievement shows that it is never too late to accomplish your dreams and explore new opportunities both personally and professionally. They will always have a special place at Montclair and I hope that they stay in touch!”

As for the future of the BLS program, Insalaco-Egan notes that they have exceeded their target enrollment for this program since its inception. She states this “demonstrates its value within the state and the region, and my hope is that we will continue to fulfill our promise of offering a pathway to degree completion for all students.”

To learn more about the program, visit: Bachelor Of Arts In Liberal Studies – University College – ����vlog

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We are closely watching the weather forecast, and should there be any changes, we will post them on this webpage.

Please read all the updates below carefully to see new times and location changes for activities you are planning to attend. We look forward to seeing you on campus tomorrow for Homecoming 2023!

Updated Schedule of Events:

Alumni Welcome Tent
New Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Tent Outside Cole Hall (Formerly College Hall)

Gather with fellow alumni, sign in, check out the program for the day and pick up your alumni gift. Learn more about MONTCLAIRconnect and how you can stay connected. Don’t forget to pick up your tickets to the big game!

Please note: Discounted football game ticket sales will be available for sale via online Homecoming registration only for on-site pick up at the Welcome Tent (not at the gates).

Campus Tours
New Times: 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. | Starting Point – Alumni Welcome Tent Outside Admissions Entrance of Cole Hall

Join a walking tour of campus for alumni, friends and families. First stop – Cole Hall! Walking tour campus map at the Alumni Welcome Tent.

Street Fair
New Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Chapin Drive
Chapin Drive Street Fair / Food and Drink Concessions

Alumni, students, families and our community are invited to gather for the Street Fair! Enjoy music and activities including face painting, caricaturist, photo booths, balloon art, food concessions and sweets. Ride the mechanical pumpkin, jump into Vertical Rush and then test your skills against the obstacle course. Play classic carnival games like frog bog and water race. Check out the information tables and learn about the work of schools and departments. There will also be exciting opportunities to not only learn, but interact with tables offering games and demonstrations. Don’t miss the Nutrition and Food Studies tables featuring food demonstrations and samples, or Exercise Science & Physical Education’s table featuring a body composition assessment using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis! Don’t miss the fire truck, which is sure to be a hit for the little ones!

Mainstage / Student Performances | Amphitheater

© 2022 John J. LaRosa

Head over to the Amphitheater to enjoy featured performances, demonstrations and interactive presentations at the mainstage.

• WMSC’s Live Music Showcase Spectacular! / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. New Location: The rain can’t stop college radio! See the bands LIVE in the School of Communication and Media on the second floor in Room 2007!
  Enjoy an enchanting collection of live music performances by talented local bands, thoughtfully curated and proudly presented by the acclaimed campus radio station, WMSC FM.
• Montclair Improv League and Friends / CANCELLED
• Players Variety Show / New Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Enjoy some acting, singing, dancing, and more brought to you by Players: A Programming Board of the SGA who are celebrating their 86th season!
• Homecoming Student Talent Showcase / New Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Come see student groups perform skits based on the Homecoming theme!

Alumni Barbecue
New Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | New Location: Lot 8

Join fellow graduates for the signature alumni event of the day. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, live music, games, fun for the kids and more! Celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off! Join us for our gathering for our alumni networking groups and help us welcome alumni of Bloomfield College:

• Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC)
• Bloomfield College Alumni Association
• Hispanic/Latinx/a/o Alumni Network (HLAN)
• Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
• Recent Alumni Network (RAN)
• Women’s Initiative Network (WIN)

NOTE: Pre-Registration is closed. Walk in registration: $35 per person, $15.00 for kids (under 2 free)

Sample craft beer from our featured local breweries:

• Montclair Brewery
• Four City Brewing
• Cricket Hill Brewery
• Brix City Brewing

*Includes food, drinks and a $5 gift to The Fund for Montclair State. For Bloomfield Alumni, this includes a $5 gift to The Bloomfield College fund.
Must be 21 and provide photo ID to consume alcohol.

Athletics: Alumni Swimming and Diving Meet
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Panzer Athletic Center Pool and Outdoor Area

Open to Swimming and Diving alumni and their families. Members of the current and prior teams come together for an Alumni vs. Varsity swimming and diving meet, followed by their annual reunion celebration.

Homecoming Tailgate
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Lot 7 (Adjacent to Sprague Field)

All are welcome! Enjoy food trucks, beer, wine, music and tailgate games and celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off and watch the game!

Cost: Free admission; Beer/Wine/Cider/Seltzer and Food Truck Concessions

Red Hawk Sports Network’s “Game Day” Live Broadcast
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sprague Field Endzone

Stop by the Athletics Annex to see ����vlog student broadcasters from the Red Hawk Sports Network as they host a live Game Day broadcast. Watch them break down the upcoming big game, interview Montclair coaches and athletes, and talk all things Red Hawk Sports. And after you see them in person, you can watch this show and the student-led broadcast of the homecoming football game on the RHSN’s YouTube channel, your home for MSU sports and an exciting partnership between the School of Communication and Media and Montclair State Athletics. Not only are the broadcasters and analysts students, but every crew position ranging from utility to cameraperson to director are filled by School of Communication and Media students.

Homecoming Football Game: ����vlog vs. TCNJ
6:00 p.m. | Sprague Field

Check out Game Day with the Red Hawk Sports Network and cheer the Red Hawks on to victory as they take on TCNJ at 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $5.00 Alumni Discount. Please note: Discounted football game ticket sales will be available only via online Homecoming registration for on-site pickup at the Welcome Tent (not at the gates).

Please note: All tickets purchased at the ticket booth on Homecoming day will cost $10 for adults and $5 for children, senior citizens and veterans. No additional discounts apply.

Kaleidoscope Performance
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Alexander Kasser Theater

Join us for a non-stop extravaganza celebrating the Cali School’s talented students and faculty, Kaleidoscope features the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Chorale, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and auditioned chamber and solo artists.
Cost: $25.00 per single ticket. $20.00 for Seniors (65+)

Please note, the George Segal Gallery Exhibition “The Backend” and the Kids’ Art Corner are both cancelled.

Parking is Free!

Complimentary parking is available in the and .

Let’s keep our school spirit soaring! Come back to campus and join fellow Red Hawks for one or all of the many opportunities to connect.

Please know photographers will be taking photos of Homecoming activities throughout the day.

For more information about Homecoming activities, contact the Office Alumni Engagement at alumni@montclair.edu or 973-655-4141.