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  • Leadership, Civility, and Common Ground in Politics and Public Service

    April 3 at 11:40 am – 1:00 pm EDT

     

    The Great Hall Auditorium

    We Are Not Enemies, But Friends (Lincoln)
    Reclaiming Civility in Our Public Discourse

    Be Advised: This event has reached capacity. However, you can watch the event live using the following Zoom link.

    Watch on Zoom (April 3, 11:40 p.m.)

    Welcome

    MU President Parick F. Leahy
    Patrick F. Leahy
    Monmouth University, President

    Moderators

    Briana Vannozzi
    An award-winning journalist, Briana Vannozzi serves as the anchor for NJ Spotlight News.
    Sen. Vin Gopal
    A Democrat representing New Jersey’s 11th legislative district. Gopal serves as chair of the Senate Education Committee and Majority Conference Leader.
    Sen. Joe Kyrillos (Ret.)
    Former Republican state senator who represented the 13th district. Kyrillos served as the Republican State Chair and is also a former Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate.

    Panelists

    Gov. Richard Codey
    A Democrat who served as New Jersey’s 53rd Governor from 2004-2006. Codey is the longest-serving state legislator in the State’s history, having served in the New Jersey Legislature continuously from 1974 to 2024.
    Gov. Tom Kean
    A Republican who served as the 48th governor of New Jersey from 1982 to 1990. Kean was appointed by President George W. Bush as chairman of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, widely known as the 9/11 Commission.
    Gov. Jim McGreevey
    A Democrat who served as the 52nd governor of New Jersey from 2002 to 2004. McGreevey serves as Executive Director of the New Jersey Reentry Corporation.

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  • CANCELLED: PleinAir Oil Painting Course

    Please note this event has been CANCELLED

    Gina Torello, a professor in the Art and Design Department at Monmouth University for 20 years, will guide you in this NEW one-of-a-kind workshop. She will be teaching a step-by-step guided oil painting course the neo-classical in Erlanger Gardens on the campus of Monmouth University. The class will cover compositional structure perspective, color theory, diverse application of materials and most of all the process of “capturing the LIGHT in the open air like the Impressionists.” New Wave Pochade Easels will be provided to all participants for use during your exclusive lesson, along with a comfortable pleinair chair to relax and paint at during the class.

    All levels of experience in oil painting are welcome. A detailed supply list will be provided prior to the course.

  • CANCELLED: PleinAir ChiaroScuro Drawing Course

    Please note this course has been cancelled.

    Gina Torello, a professor in the Art and Design Department at Monmouth University for 20 years, will guide you in this NEW one-of-a-kind workshop. She will be teaching a step-by-step guided Academic Drawing Course in the neo-classical Erlanger Gardens on the campus of Monmouth University. The class will cover compositional structure perspective, diverse application of materials and most of all the process of “capturing the LIGHT in Black and White in the ChiaroScuro Technique in the open air like the Impressionists.” New Wave Pochade Easels will be provided to all participants for use during your exclusive lesson, along with a comfortable pleinair chair to relax and draw during the class.

    All levels of experience in Drawing are welcome. A detailed supply list will be provided prior to the course.

  • SOLD OUT – Learn the Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating

    Come celebrate the spring at Monmouth University with this unique opportunity to learn the seasonal ancient art known as Pysanky. Pysanky, also known as Ukrainian eggs, is an ancient folk tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years. This meditative and communal experience is unlike any other art process and for many this workshop marks the beginning of a spring time family tradition that can be passed on and enjoyed for years to come. This tutorial will cover the history and traditions surrounding Pysanky, a demonstration, and independent practice session. The instructor will provide a variety of eggs, dyes, and tools. Participants will turn real eggs into works of art using a wax resist method similar to batik. A great deal of patience and concentration is required to complete a single egg, but it is very rewarding to reveal your hard work when the wax layers are taken off. In-person attendance will be extremely limited.

    No prerequisite skills are required. Please bring a container or old egg carton to take home your creation. ages 18+

  • Music Industry Network Event

    The Monmouth University Music and Theatre Arts Department and Blue Hawk Media Group is hosting a networking event to connect students with alumni working in the music and entertainment field and expand their knowledge of the music industry. Come meet with alumni at Warner, Sony, SiriusXM and more!

  • Homecoming Tailgate 2023

    Register for the biggest event of the year to celebrate your Hawk pride and 90 years of Monmouth!

    Please note: early entry is only for guests with MVP tickets, as well as any guests of MVP ticket holders under 21.

    MVP Tailgate Ticket

    • Early access to the Tailgate at 10 a.m.
    • Access to cash bar, tailgate food, children’s activities and live music
    • Monmouth University Homecoming 2023 t-shirt (while supplies last)
    • One drink ticket
    • Your name on the scoreboard during the game! (Must be registered by 9/26 for inclusion on scoreboard)
    • $1 of the ticket price will support the Access Fund, which provides scholarships for students with unmet need.

    Free Tailgate Ticket

    • General access to the tailgate at 11 a.m.
    • Access to cash bar, tailgate food, children’s activities and live music

    Enjoy more that Monmouth has to offer during Homecoming weekend! More events to come.

    Saturday, Sept. 30

    • 10 a.m. – Historic Tours of the Great Hall
    • 1 p.m. – Monmouth Football vs. Lehigh
    • 7 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Charleston – Hesse Field

  • New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels—Monmouth University Night at Citi Field

    Come join the Monmouth University Alumni and friends and the New York Mets for a fun-filled day of baseball at Citi Field as the Mets take on the Los Angeles Angels.

    Each Special Event Ticket also includes $18 Stored Value, which could be consumed at any concession stands and team store at Citi Field on August 27.

  • Billy Joel’s The Stranger

    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 Billy Joel’s The Stranger.

    This event is offered BOTH in person and via Zoom. Join us in person at the Great Hall Auditorium on the Campus of Monmouth University or join us via zoom. When you register you will be provided the ZOOM meeting link to join the conversation.

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

  • Songwriters By The Sea

    Distinguished NJ Songwriters Joe Rapolla and Joe D’Urso are back this year hosting the celebrated Songwriters by the Sea series at the Lauren K. Woods Theatre. What once started in a small coffee shop as an area for local songwriters has now grown into a series that features some of the top songwriters in the country. This year, the show features special guests Willie Nile and Emily Grove, as well as an opening set with Monmouth students with George Wurzbach.

    A pre-show reception will be held at 7 pm for all ticket holders, doors open at 7:30 PM

    The New York Times called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. He has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: “His live performances are legendary.” His 2020 album New York At Night got rave reviews, with Downbeat calling it a “sonic love letter to Gotham.” His newest studio album The Day The Earth Stood Still, which features a duet with Steve Earle on the song “Blood On Your Hands” was released on Aug 13, 2021.

    Emily Grove has had a varied and exciting musical journey, from coffeehouses to Berklee College of Music, to television appearances to tours in the UK and Europe. She has toured the UK, Ireland, US, and Canada, opening up for and performing with British artist David Ford. She also had her own headlining tour in Germany, Bulgaria, and England. She recently put on a sold- out Joni Mitchell show, featuring some of Asbury Park’s most talented musicians. She’s performed with/opened up for Glen Burtnik, Brett Michaels, Dan Reed, David Ford, Jeffrey Gaines, James Maddock, John Lefler (Dashboard Confessional), Ari Hest, and many others. She’s recorded with David Ford, Glen Burtnik, Steve Forbert, and UK artist Jack Henderson, among many others.

    About Songwriters by the Sea:
    Songwriters by the Sea began as intimate, casual coffeehouse jam sessions around Asbury Park, and has since evolved into a national show attracting some of the most revered singers and songwriters of today’s scene— from David Johansen and Garland Jeffreys to Glen Burtnik, Rhett Miller, Marshall Crenshaw and Alison Moorer. Along the way, D’Urso (front man of Stone Caravan and board member of WHY Hunger and Light Of Day) and Rapolla (a veteran music industry executive, solo performer, and front man of the band Perfect Square) have fine-tuned their circle of artists, trading favorite songs and illuminating backstories behind their most personal works, into a vehicle that brings out the best in the assembled talent. Whether the venue is a club, a historic theater or a campus performing arts center, Songwriters by the Sea has been known to turn any space into an intimate house party atmosphere; a gathering of friends and a place where something akin to magic often takes hold.

    All net proceeds will support Monmouth University’s Endowed Music Industry Scholarships.
    Sponsored by Tim Cabrey, The Golland Family, and Don Moliver.
    Photo by John Posada

  • Blue Hawk Records Industry Alumni Networking Event

    The Monmouth University Music and Theatre Arts Department is producing a networking event to connect students with alumni working in the music and entertainment field. Come meet and hear directly from alumni at Warner, Sony, Disney, SiriusXM, On Tour and more!