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Life Is What Happens: The Making of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Double Fantasy

In this interactive, multimedia talk, Kenneth Womack traces the story behind John Lennon’s remarkable 1980 comeback album with wife Yoko Ono. Along the way, Womack explores the powerful, life-affirming story of the former Beatle’s renaissance after five years of self-imposed retirement. Lennon’s final pivotal year would climax in several moments of creative triumph as he rediscovered his artistic self in dramatic fashion. Womack’s presentation is drawn from his forthcoming book John Lennon 1980: The Last Days in the Life.

Free and open to the public

Ask a Recent Alum Series Part 1 – Featuring Jamee Shea ’13

This month’s edition of our Ask a Recent Alum Series features Jamee Shea ’13, who utilized her Monmouth experience with HawkTV, internship at iHeartRadio, and networking with a fellow Monmouth Hawk to land her dream job as editor at CBS Television Network. In this webinar, Jamee will share her advice on how to use networking as a skill to be successful.

Salt of the Earth – Virtual Panel Discussion

Join us for a zoom discussion of the film Salt of the Earth (2014), a riveting documentary about the Brazilian social photographer Sebastiao Salgado and his mission to document the destructive impact of unfettered industrial exploitation of natural resources and human relations from the late 1960s on, and his own recent efforts to regenerate the rain forest in his native land. The film is available for streaming on a number of platforms including Amazon Prime and YouTube (for rent or purchase). When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.

Free and open to the public but registration is required.

Elvira–The Immigration Play & Immigration Storytelling Workshop

Written by Jessica Carmona, and inspired by the life story of Elvira Arellano, this play offers up an imaginary encounter between a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officer and Elvira on the day of her arrest in August 2007. As an interrogation unfolds, Elvira recounts her journey, from being the daughter of a farmer […]

Salsa Magic – Dance History, Lessons, and Competition

Why go to the club when Salsa Magic can bring it to your dorm or living room? Using our Pro Zoom Web Video service, Lee “El Gringuito” Smith and Kat La Gata, professional Latin dancers and founders of Salsa Magic who have taught over 250,000 College students and traveled to over 800+ cities, will create a fun, interactive, educational experience. The virtual show will start with interactive lessons in Merengue, Bachata & Salsa! Students will have a chance to show off their moves for virtual gift cards. Lee & Kat will perform live and students can practice to a live DJ set by DJ Gringuito.

Virtual Tuesday Night Record Club: Bruce Springsteen: The River

We have decided to continue with Record Club in virtual format using the ZOOM app. When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation. It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand streaming services like Pandora, Spotify and iTunes is making the idea of the “album” as an art form extinct. Get together with other music enthusiasts on Tuesday nights to discuss some of the greatest records of all-time! Listen to the album beforehand and then come prepared to discuss. This event will feature Bruce Springsteen: The River.

Free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Latinx Trivia Night

Intercultural Trivia Tuesdays: Latinx History Trivia nights are back! Test your knowledge, compete virtually, and learn along the way. The top five players will win $100 Amazon Gift Cards. Co-sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Intercultural Center. This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center. […]

Racism and Colorism within the Latinx Community

Join the sisters of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated, for this important dialogue around colorism and how it shows up within Latinx communities. This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center. Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Hydroponic Garden at Home

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How to get started with hydroponics as a beginner, no experience necessary, just some time, some space, and yes some cash too. In about 30 days, you too can be picking lettuce for salads that you have grown indoors year round.