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Montclair State University Kicks Off New Academic Year with Nearly 2,000 Celebrating with Opening Day Activities on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
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Montclair State University Kicks Off New Academic Year with
Nearly 2,000 Celebrating with Opening Day Activities on
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
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WHAT: Montclair State University’s campus comes alive on Tuesday, September 4 as nearly 2,000 students join faculty and staff for the university’s traditional Red Hawk Day that will officially kick off the 2012-2013 academic year – the 104th year since the school opened its doors in 1908.
Campus-wide events include convocation address by university president Dr. Susan A. Cole, outdoor activities, student performances, games and the popular college Olympics competition. See Montclair State Red Hawk Dayfor schedule.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: T-shirt giveaway (Panzer Gym – off Normal Ave)
11 a.m.: President Cole’s Opening Address (Alexander Kasser Theater)
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Community Lunch, Activities, DJ, cheerleaders, step show, Student Services Fair (Student Center Quad)
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: College Olympics: Extreme dodgeball, kinect sports, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc. (Student Recreation Center)
WHERE: Montclair State University, 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Excellent video, photo & interview opportunities with students and faculty
Contacts: Suzanne Bronski, bronskis@mail.montclair.edu, 973-655-4334 / cell: 917-292-9554
Meaghan Morin, morinm@mail.montclair.edu, 973-655-4333 / cell: 201-463-4731
Montclair State University
Montclair State University offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs to a highly diverse population of 18,500 students in an expansive university setting combined with an intensive focus on student learning and success. For more information, visit montclair.edu.