  {"id":213417,"date":"2023-09-29T16:39:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T20:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=213417"},"modified":"2025-08-26T16:01:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T20:01:05","slug":"bloomfield","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/bloomfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Bloomfield College Alumni!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On July 1, Bloomfield College officially became a part of 糖心vlog. The Office of Alumni Engagement is excited to welcome you into the alumni network &#8211; over 145,000 strong, with members in all 50 states and worldwide. We look forward to enriching your alumni experience with new opportunities and activities.<\/p>\n<p>Read more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/2023\/08\/22\/welcome-bloomfield-alumni-a-chat-with-bcaa-president-maurice-lyle-09\/?wp_logged_in=true\">Welcome Bloomfield Alumni! \u2013 A Chat with BCAA President Maurice Lyle \u201909<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bloomfield College Alumni Network<\/h2>\n<p>The mission of the Bloomfield College Alumni Network is to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the College and its alumni, to perpetuate a sense of pride in and commitment to the outstanding qualities of the College and the education it provides, and to promote, in partnership, a positive image of the College and its alumni through communication, service and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>The Bloomfield College Alumni Network (BCAA) is dedicated to supporting student success. We develop programs and lend our expertise in various ways to empower Bloomfield\u2019s future graduates. We would love to have you join us!<\/p>\n<p>Check out the many benefits of joining the BCAA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build Connections \u2013 Not only is this a great way to reconnect to campus, but it\u2019s also the perfect opportunity to expand your professional network too.<\/li>\n<li>Give Back \u2013 Joining the BCAA is an excellent way to donate your time to your alma mater. You can volunteer to speak on an alumni panel or offer internships.<\/li>\n<li>Stay Informed \u2013 Keep your contact information up-to-date so that you receive updates and invitations.<\/li>\n<li>Resources \u2013 Alumni have access to the Center for Academic Advising and Career Education (CAACE), and you\u2019ll soon have online access to additional benefits through the Office of Alumni Engagement.<\/li>\n<li>The BCAA is FUN \u2013 The BCAA does a lot of amazing work for students, and there\u2019s lots of fun in the process! Don\u2019t miss out. Just ask current BCAA President, Maurice Lyle \u201909! The group meets the first Monday of every month and you are invited to join in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bloomfield College Alumni Network Officers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Maurice Lyle \u201909, President<\/li>\n<li>Gage Day \u201912, First Vice President and Chair of Committees<\/li>\n<li>Cassandria Bien-Aime \u201907, Vice President and Chair of Events &amp; Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Shatiera Porte\u2019e \u201906, Vice President and Chair of Mentoring &amp; Recruitment<\/li>\n<li>John Skowronski \u201991, Treasurer<\/li>\n<li>Dre\u2019Shonda Williams \u201913, Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Marvin Delgado &#8217;23, Outreach and Marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about Bloomfield College Alumni Network, please contact: Briana Curtis, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, at <a href=\"mailto:curtisbr@montclair.edu\">curtisbr@montclair.edu<\/a> or 973-655-7478.<\/p>\n<h2>Recent Events<\/h2>\n<p><strong>A Night to Remember: A Juneteenth Celebration Gala 2024<br \/>\nPresented by the Bloomfield College Alumni Network and the Black Alumni Advisory Council<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We were pleased to honor:<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Daniel Jean \u201900 MA, Associate Provost for Educational Opportunity and Success Programs<br \/>\nfor his dedicated service to 糖心vlog providing leadership and support for our current and future students.<\/p>\n<p>Coach Gerald Holmes, Head Men\u2019s Basketball Coach<br \/>\nfor his dedicated service to Bloomfield College of 糖心vlog Men\u2019s Basketball program providing support and guidance to current students.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/07\/DS22094-Enhanced-NR-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/07\/DS22094-Enhanced-NR-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"President Koppell with honorees.\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/montclairstatealumniengagement.smugmug.com\/2024ae\/MSU-BAAC-BCAA-Gala-62724\">Click here to view photos from the event.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Reunion 2024 &#8211; Classes of 2013, 1998, 1973 and 2014, 1999, 1974<\/h3>\n<p>Thank you for joining us! We enjoyed celebrating the 10th, 25th, or 50th anniversary of your graduation from Bloomfield College on Friday, May 17, 2024.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/07\/1039155-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/07\/1039155-Enhanced-NR.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Alumni look at yearbook\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/montclairstatealumniengagement.smugmug.com\/2024ae\/Bloomfield-Reunion\">Click here to view photos from the event.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make Your Class Gift<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease consider making a gift in honor of your milestone celebration. When you give to Bloomfield College of 糖心vlog, your gift makes great things happen. You provide opportunities and create possibilities. Your contribution can have an immediate and life-changing impact, providing an exceptional student with scholarship support. Every student at Bloomfield College of 糖心vlog is touched by annual gifts from alumni and friends like you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/make-a-gift\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/01\/Make-a-Gift-Button-300x80.jpg\" alt=\"Click here to make a gift\" width=\"206\" height=\"55\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>An Evening with President Koppell and Chancellor Evans &#8211; November 29<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bloomfield\u00a0<span class=\"il\">alumni<\/span>, faculty and staff assembled in Westminster Hall to hear an update from President Jonathan Koppell and Chancellor Marcheta Evans about the mission and vision for Bloomfield College of 糖心vlog.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/12\/unnamed-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.75em\">Perks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As member of the 糖心vlog community, you have access to all of the benefits and services afforded to Montclair alumni. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soon to launch &#8211; check your inbox for your invitation! Create an alumni account in MONTCLAIRconnect, the online community, exclusively for alumni.<\/li>\n<li>Join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/alumni-networks\/?wp_logged_in=true\">Affinity and Networking Groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Obtain a 糖心vlog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/benefits-and-services\/alumni-id\/?wp_logged_in=true\">alumni ID card<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/benefits-and-services\/insurance-benefits\/?wp_logged_in=true\">Insurance Discounts<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find discounts on ticketed events on online shopping through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/benefits-and-services\/discounts-2\/?wp_logged_in=true\">Working Advantage<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Get a 10% discount at the University Bookstore (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/benefits-and-services\/alumni-id\/?wp_logged_in=true\">Alumni ID card<\/a> required.)<\/li>\n<li>Apply for discounted memberships at the Student Recreation Center on the Montclair campus (alumni are required to obtain an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/benefits-and-services\/alumni-id\/?wp_logged_in=true\">alumni photo ID card<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/benefits-and-services\">Please click here to learn more about the various alumni benefits available<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Giving<\/h2>\n<p>Make a direct impact on the lives of deserving Bloomfield College students through scholarships by donating today. To make a gift online, please click below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/make-a-gift\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/10\/Make-A-Gift-Bloomfield-Updated-Button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"63\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you wish to send a check, please make check payable to Bloomfield College of 糖心vlog and mail to: 1 Normal Avenue Montclair, NJ 07043.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:alumni@montclair.edu\">alumni@montclair.edu<\/a> or 973-655-4141.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 1, Bloomfield College officially became a part of 糖心vlog and was renamed Bloomfield College of 糖心vlog. We at the Office of Alumni Engagement are thrilled to welcome you into our network of over 145,000 strong. 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