In her newest article, “Modern Medical Science and the Divine Providence of God: Rethinking the Place of Religion in Postwar U.S. Medical History,” Dr. Janet Golden, Professor of History, focuses on how people struggling with illness or coping with the death of a loved one often turn to religion. The article appears in the latest issue … Continue reading Dr. Janet Golden Studies the Place of Religion in Medical History…
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Dr. Kriste Lindenmeyer Featured in Vanity Fair Video
Dr. Kriste Lindenmeyer, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences-Camden, was the consultant on a 4-minute video about the 1920s produced by Vanity Fair to celebrate the magazine’s 100th Anniversary. The Decades Series: The 1920s, by Lee Hirsch In “Pole Royale,” director Lee Hirsch explores the 1920s trend known as pole-sitting. Through extensive interviews with … Continue reading Dr. Kriste Lindenmeyer Featured in Vanity Fair Video…
Dr. Kristin August Studies Link Between Diabetes Management and a Patient’s Social Network
Dr. Kristin August, Assistant Professor of Psychology, is studying how a patient’s social network (spouse, family, and friends) can affect their diabetes management. She is currently looking for adult participants for her study. Learn more about Dr. August’s research and the requirements for participation in this study at NewsNow.
Rutgers-Camden Grad Named ETS President
Walt MacDonald, who graduated from the Camden College of Arts and Sciences in 1974, has recently been named president and CEO of Educational Testing Service (ETS). He will take over his new post on January 1, 2014. Read the full article at NewsNow.
Mallery Concert Series Kicks Off New Season on September 18th
The annual Mallery Concert Series at Rutgers–Camden begins its new season on Wednesday, September 18th, with a performance by pianist Clipper Erickson and violinist Andrew Kirkman. The concert begins at 12:15 p.m. in the Mallery Room, located on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building. For the full Fall 2013 concert schedule, visit NewsNow.
Dr. Wayne Glasker to Lead Free Documentary Series
Dr. Wayne Glasker, an associate professor of history at Rutgers-Camden, will kick off his free documentary film series, titled “Freedom, Equality, Democracy: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” on Wednesday, September 18th, at the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences. Dr. Glasker will show the film “The Abolitionists,” and will then lead a 30-45 minute discussion … Continue reading Dr. Wayne Glasker to Lead Free Documentary Series…
Senator Walter Rand Institute Partners with United Way
Rutgers-Camden’s Senator Walter Rand Institute is working with the United Way of Salem County, helping them to target where resources are needed most. Learn more about this partnership at NJ.com.
Biology Professor Studies Glacial Ecosystems
Dr. Andrey Grigoriev, Professor of Biology, is studying Alaska’s Byron Glacier in an attempt to learn more about the structure of the glacial ecosystem. Dr. Grigoriev is conducting this research with Sulbha Choudhari, a doctoral student in Rutgers-Camden’s computational and integrative biology program. Read the full article at NewsNow.
Lauren Grodstein Publishes New Novel
The Explanation for Everything, the newest novel from Lauren Grodstein, Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing and Graduate Director of the Creative Writing program, explores the debate between Darwinism and intelligent design through the lens of a college professor and the student he is advising on a research project. Learn more about The Explanation … Continue reading Lauren Grodstein Publishes New Novel…
Welcome to Academic Year 2014 from Dean Lindenmeyer
Dear FASC Colleagues and Staff, Welcome to the start of an exciting new academic year. I hope your semester is off to a great start. As a historian, I know that change is constant. With your help and continued dedication, FASC will sustain its positive momentum for doing the work that changes the lives of … Continue reading Welcome to Academic Year 2014 from Dean Lindenmeyer…