Events

Tuesday, March 25
6:00 p.m. | In Person – School of Business (SBUS) 140
The Price of Children: Stolen Lives in a Land Without Choice
A Book Presentation by Maria Laurino

Uncovering the stories of Italian children sent to America by the Vatican for adoption into catholic families. The Coccia Institute for the Italian American experience in America, the Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies, and the MSU program (department of world languages and cultures) present a conversation with Author Maria Laurino and guest Erica Moretti (Fashion Institute of Technology), introduced by Teresa Fiore (Montclair State University) and moderated by Mark Rotetella (Montclair State University).
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Wednesday, March 26
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | In Person
Cali Midweek Series: Brass and Woodwinds

Join the Cali School of Music for the Cali Midweek Concerts at Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, where we bring a diverse array of musical performances and educational events every Wednesday at 2PM in Leshowitz Recital Hall, Chapin Hall. Our concert series showcases the immense talent within our faculty, students, and esteemed guest artists.
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Wednesday, March 26
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | In Person – Student Center, Room 419
Sister to Sister: Mixer for Women of Color

Sister to Sister is a mixer for Women of Color on campus to connect, dialogue and support one another in achieving our goals and aspirations. Join us for a panel and roundtable discussions focused on women of color in leadership, the importance of self-compassion, and building a network of sisters. Alumni Speaker, Tezeta Roro ’06, will join as a panelist.
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Co-sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), The Office for Social Justice and Diversity/Women’s Center (OSJD), The Office for Inclusive Excellence and Institutional Equity, and The Office of Student Belonging.

Thursday, March 27
10:00 – 4:30 p.m. | In Person – The Conference Center at Montclair State University
University Hall – 7th Floor
The State of Affordable Housing in New Jersey

Are you interested in a career in real estate, affordable housing, or urban development? Join the Office of Graduate Admission for an exclusive opportunity to explore The State of Affordable Housing in New Jersey, where you’ll gain valuable insights from industry leaders on how affordable housing projects come to life—from financing and development to operations and management.
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Thursday, March 27
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | In Person – Cohen Lounge in Dickson Hall, Room 178
Philosophy for Lunch “Is It All Truly Relative?”

In Moral Dilemmas, Philippa Foot addresses various perplexities in moral philosophy. Of particular interest is her discussion of moral relativism. Presented as an inquiry into relativistic judgments in general, Foot starts by questioning whether aesthetic judgments, or “judgments of taste,” are relativistic. As a point of contrast, she transitions to morality in an attempt to determine “whether relativism is a correct theory of moral judgement.” After examining various theories forwarded both for and against moral relativism, Foot eventually alludes to what seems to be her own position on the issue, immediately followed with a critique of the seeming futility in attempting to resolve the dilemma. She concludes by stating that it seems “we are all at sea” when attempting to find an answer about moral relativism, and somewhat cryptically states that “the practical conclusion may be that we should not at the moment try to say whether moral relativism is true or false, but should start the work farther back.” We’ll look at Foot’s account of relativism, her own response to the dilemma, examine why she finds such a response futile, and ultimately, attempt to uncover what is meant by starting such work “farther back.”
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Friday, March 28
6:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m. | In Person – Cohen Lounge in Dickson Hall, Room 178
Immersive Residency – Attacca Quartet Concert

After their unforgettable Fall Immersive Residency, the Grammy-winning Attacca Quartet is back at John J. Cali School of Music for a special day of coaching, rehearsals, and an evening concert!

Two-time GRAMMY-award-winning Attacca Quartet, as described by The Nation, “lives in the present aesthetically, without rejecting the virtues of the musical past” and is recognized and acclaimed as one of the most versatile and outstanding ensembles of the moment — a true quartet for modern times. Gliding through traditional classical repertoire to electronica, video game music, and contemporary collaborations, they are among the world’s most innovative and respected ensembles.

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Wednesday, April 2
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | In Person – University Hall
Cali Midweek: An Afternoon Concert with Huang Yu-Ting, violin Ou Lin-Ju, piano

Violinist Huang Yu-Ting and pianist Ou Lin-Ju are both Professors at the University of Taipei. This program will feature works by the celebrated Taiwanese Composer Tyzen Hsaio, and also Haydn’s Concerto for Violin and Piano in F Major, in a collaboration with the Trillium String Quartet and bassist JP Bernabe.

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April 2-5
Varied Times | In Person – Alexander Kasser Theater
Department of Theatre and Dance | Spring Dance 2025

Spring Dance 2025 features the choreographic works of Stephanie Martinez, Meredith Rainey, Hollie Wright, Christian von Howard, and other guest choreographers.

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Wednesday, April 9
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | In Person – Student Center, Room 419
2025 Powering the Conversation on Energy Transitions

The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies (PSEG ISS) in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSAM) invites you to our upcoming event: “Powering The Conversation on Energy Transitions” on Wednesday, April 9th from 9:00 AM ~ 12:15pm ET at Montclair State University’s School of Communications and Media Auditorium 1040. Please RSVP for the event by completing this google form no later than March 26th, 2025. After you register, more specific details will follow through email closer to the event. A receipt of your registration will be sent to the email address you provide. This is an in-person event and will not be live-streamed.
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Thursday, April 10
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | In Person
Documentary Screening: Counted Out

In collaboration with Montclair State University’s Network for Educational Renewal and the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey, faculty in the Math Department are hosting a screening of the documentary, Counted Out. Counted Out shows us that numeracy is a mathematical power we can use to shape our society, our economy, and our democracy. View the trailer here. A community conversation moderated by CSAM Dean Lora Billings follows the screening.
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Saturday, May 3
8:00 p.m. | In Person
Manual Cinema Frankenstein

Love, loss, and creation merge in unexpected ways as Manual Cinema presents its thrilling version of the classic Gothic tale Frankenstein. This Chicago-based performance collective masterfully merges shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound effects, and live music to deliver a hauntingly unique experience unlike anything you have witnessed before. The ingenious blend of Mary Shelley’s biography and her iconic creation, Frankenstein, offers a fresh perspective on the beauty and horror of creation.
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Thursday, May 8
7:00 p.m. | In Person
No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin

$30 | 40 | 50  includes $5 per ticket handling fee

Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello pays musical tribute to her literary hero, author James Baldwin, with her latest show, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin. The New York Times said it is “an expansive, adventurous piece that turns Baldwin into an organizing principle but also features the thinking of Audre Lorde and calls-to arms from the poet Staceyann Chin that leave a third-degree burn… it’s some of the most hauntingly, melodically beautifully work she’s made —intelligent, sincere, funny, enraged, queer, sexy, intensely pleasing music.”

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