During these difficult times, the Office of Alumni Engagement is pleased to provide many ways for you to stay connected to Montclair State and your alumni community. Many digital events are being offered including career webinars and virtual career fairs, online lectures and discussions, and recorded talks and workshops. During these trying times, we are here for you. We are happy to hear from you and wish you well. Feel free to contact our office at 973-655-4141 or alumni@montclair.edu.<\/p>\n
From weekly discussions with musical guests from the John J. Cali School of Music to recordings of meditation sessions, there are many digital opportunities available to you.<\/p>\n
The John J. Cali School of Music is hosting weekly discussions titled \u201cMasterful Musings \u2013 Inspirational Conversations in the Cali Choral Community.\u201d Musical guests come together to discuss various topics including \u201cMy Journey to the Podium,\u201d \u201cThe Art of Craft\u201d and \u201cLiving Your Truth.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the spirit of lifelong learning, we\u2019re tapping into professional connections that will give our students and alumni valuable insights from a wide range of guests,\u201d says Heather J. Buchanan, professor of music and director of choral activities. \u201cNow more than ever, the capacity to cultivate, pivot and to be multi-skilled is extremely important for musicians.\u201d<\/p>\n
Keith Strudler, director of the School of Communication and Media, is hosting weekly discussions which is open to students, alumni and friends.The sessions provide school updates, address emerging concerns, and include inspirational guests to help students navigate the current climate and prepare for the future.<\/p>\n
The Office of Health Promotion, in collaboration with Wellness at Sprague, is providing virtual Mindfulness Meditation sessions to the Montclair State community. Kerry Rasp has been facilitating weekly meditation sessions at the Health Promotion Drop In Center for over a decade. Recordings of the sessions<\/a> are available to alumni.<\/p>\n Virtual Philosophy for Lunch is a weekly event where students, professors and guests discuss a few great passages of philosophy. Recent sessions have focused on free speech, the gun debate, and Aristotle on friendship.<\/p>\n \u201cIn creating Philosophy for Lunch, we wanted a weekly event that set up a context for everyone to actually do philosophy,\u201d says Tiger Roholt, chairperson of the philosophy department. \u201cEach session is grounded on a carefully crafted, short handout which is shared on Zoom.\u201d<\/p>\n The PhD program in Environmental Science and Management is pleased to invite the Montclair community to virtual sustainability presentations. Upcoming virtual events will feature subject matter experts including Dr. Cassandra Thiel, assistant professor at New York University, and Dr. Philip Orton, research associate professor of ocean engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology.<\/p>\n The Business Edge<\/a> is a podcast brought to you by the Feliciano School of Business at ÌÇÐÄvlog. Each episode explores an emerging business trend featuring discussion by a credible subject matter expert. Experts include world-class faculty, successful alumni and business leaders. Each discussion is open and honest to ensure the listeners gain a business edge. The latest episodes include \u201cThe Impact of the Coronavirus on the Cruise Industry,\u201d \u201cWhat Impact Will the $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Have on The U.S. Economy?\u201d and \u201cStock Market Reaction to the Coronavirus.\u201d<\/p>\n The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study, and English teaching assistant opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. The Office of International Engagement at Montclair State will be hosting virtual Zoom information sessions for students and alumni. Learn how you can receive a grant to teach English!<\/p>\n In addition to online events and activities, we are pleased to share some helpful resources to our alumni and friends:<\/p>\nThe College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/strong> \u2013 Virtual Philosophy for Lunch<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The College of Science and Mathematics \u2013 Sustainability Seminar Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Feliciano School of Business Podcast \u2013 The Business Edge<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Fulbright U.S. Student Program<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Virtual Information Sessions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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