J. Scott Thomson, CCAS ’94, retired chief of the Camden County Police Department, will discuss his experience with community policing and crime reduction, on Thursday, November 19, as part of the series, “The Way Forward: Alumni and Faculty Discuss Police Reform.” Dr. Nyeema Watson, Associate Chancellor of Civic Engagement, will moderate the discussion. This virtual … Continue reading J. Scott Thomson, CCAS ’94, Will Discuss Police Reform on Nov. 19…
Category: Alumni News
“Her-Stories” Exhibit at the Student Works Gallery Open Through Mar. 13
The Student Works Gallery (SWG) will open a new exhibit, “Her-Stories: Visual Narratives of Women of the African Diaspora,” on February 10. Created by artist Lavett Ballard, CCAS ’15, this free show will be open until March 13. An artist reception will take place on Thursday, February 20, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The … Continue reading “Her-Stories” Exhibit at the Student Works Gallery Open Through Mar. 13…
Join us on Feb. 4 for the Annual Ida B. Wells-Barnett Lecture, Featuring Alumnus Dr. Prentiss Dantzler
The annual Ida B. Wells-Barnett Lecture will take place on Monday, February 4, with guest speaker Dr. Prentiss Dantzler II. Dr. Dantzler, who received his doctorate in public affairs from Rutgers–Camden in 2016, is an assistant professor of sociology at Colorado College. He will deliver the talk, “Reflections on 400 Years of African-Descended People in … Continue reading Join us on Feb. 4 for the Annual Ida B. Wells-Barnett Lecture, Featuring Alumnus Dr. Prentiss Dantzler…
Kelley Riley CCAS ’16 to Speak at the Digital Commons on Oct. 29
The Digital Studies Center will host Kelley Riley, a 2016 graduate of the Camden College of Arts and Sciences, to speak at the Digital Commons on Monday, October 29, at 11:30 a.m. Riley will discuss the transition from being a student, majoring in biology with an English minor, to having a career as a webcomic … Continue reading Kelley Riley CCAS ’16 to Speak at the Digital Commons on Oct. 29…
Dept. of Economics to Host Alumnus Lecturer on Oct. 18
The Department of Economics and the Economics Society will host Damian Onwuka, MSc., a Rutgers–Camden alumnus, who will speak on “Efficient Project Implementation and Business Analytics.” This free event is open to all, and will take place on October 18 from 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. in the Armitage Hall Faculty Lounge. Lunch will be … Continue reading Dept. of Economics to Host Alumnus Lecturer on Oct. 18…
Alumnus Jacob Foster, Director of Student Works Gallery, to Exhibit Solo Show at Noyes Museum of Art
“I don’t think I knew what art was or what art could be until college.” – Jacob Foster. Jacob Foster, a 2017 graduate of the Camden College Arts and Sciences, comes from a blue-collar, hard working background. It is therefore rather remarkable that he should choose to be an artist. He was not exposed to … Continue reading Alumnus Jacob Foster, Director of Student Works Gallery, to Exhibit Solo Show at Noyes Museum of Art…
Alumni Create Camden-Based Graphic Design Company, Penji
Alumni Johnathan Grzybowski and Khai Tran “conceived [their graphic design company, Penji] as a ‘community conscious organization that would set the example for other startups to come to Camden and open their door to our students.'”
Math Lecture Series Continues Feb. 16
Dr. James Davis, a 2010 graduate of the Camden College of Arts and Sciences and a Senior Data Scientist at Uber, will present the next Math Lecture, on Friday, February 12th. He will discuss “Pricing Uber’s Marketplace.” This free lecture is open to all. The event begins at 11:20 a.m. in Penn 401, on the side … Continue reading Math Lecture Series Continues Feb. 16…
Register Today for a Viewing and Discussion of a Healthcare Documentary on Feb. 28
International healthcare executive Suzanne Garber, CCAS ’92, produced, wrote, and directed the short documentary “Gauze: Unraveling Global Healthcare” which focuses on the quality of care and patient outcomes in countries around the world as compared to the United States. Join us for a light dinner, viewing of the film, and a panel discussion comprised of … Continue reading Register Today for a Viewing and Discussion of a Healthcare Documentary on Feb. 28…
Tonight’s Discussion with Filmmaker Steve Janas has been Canceled!
Update: The lecture featuring Steve Janas originally scheduled for October 17th has been canceled. Stay tuned for information about a new date in the spring! Steve Janas, who graduated from Rutgers University–Camden in 1991 with a degree in English, is a filmmaker and screenwriter whose projects include Better Living Through Circuitry, a feature-length music documentary, and … Continue reading Tonight’s Discussion with Filmmaker Steve Janas has been Canceled!…