Montclair State University Hosts The American Experiment: 250 Years and Beyond

Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, and Montclair State University is kicking off a multi-year celebration called Montclair 250. The initiative runs through December 2026 and will feature everything from art exhibits and performances to lectures and debates — all designed to reflect on the nation’s history and imagine its future.

Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell will lead a special lecture series exploring America’s founding principles, the role of higher education, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Bloomfield College students are invited to attend these lectures on Montclair’s main campus and take part in this historic conversation.

The American Experiment: 250 Years and Beyond Lecture Series

President Koppell will give three lectures that dive into different facets of the American experiment — how it began, how it functions, and how it continues to evolve.

• We Hold These Truths: From Declaration to Forming a Nation
  Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m., Presentation Hall
  Presentation Hall is located inside the School of Communication and Media — enter through the main entrance and it’s directly to your left.
• Rule of Law and the Core American Institution
  Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m., Leshowitz Hall
  Leshowitz Hall is located on the ground floor of the John J. Cali School of Music.
• E Pluribus Unum
  Monday, Dec. 1 at 10:00 a.m., Presentation Hall
  Presentation Hall is located inside the School of Communication and Media — enter through the main entrance and it’s directly to your left.

Shuttle Information

Wondering how to get to MSU from Bloomfield College? There is a shuttle service that runs regularly between the two campuses.

• From Bloomfield: The shuttle departs from 225 Liberty Street every 30 minutes during peak weekday hours.
  
• From Montclair back to Bloomfield: You can catch the return shuttle at either Red Hawk Deck or University Hall on Montclair’s campus.

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