On Tuesday, November 12th, join us for the next installment of the Electric Café series. The concert, “Sounds from the UK,” will feature music from Neal Farwell, Adrian Moore, and Rutgers-Camden’s Mark Zaki, Assistant Professor of Music. The concert is free, and will be held in the Stedman Gallery during the free period.
Category: Faculty News
Professor Lisa Zeidner Will Give a Free Reading of Her Most Recent Novel, Love Bomb
Lisa Zeidner, Professor of English and Creative Writing, will give a free reading of her most recent novel, Love Bomb, on Monday, November 11th, from 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., in Armitage Hall Room 121. Ms. Zeidner will also talk about the process of researching and writing the novel. Ms. Zeidner has published five novels, … Continue reading Professor Lisa Zeidner Will Give a Free Reading of Her Most Recent Novel, Love Bomb…
From Potential to Promise: Learn About Rutgers-Camden’s Greatest Successes!
On Wednesday, November 6th, Dr. Rajiv Gandhi, Associate Professor of Computer Science, will present “From Potential to Promise: Developing Scholars, One Eureka Moment at a Time.” His lecture will focus on some of Rutgers-Camden’s brightest students, and their remarkable achievements in the face of overwhelming odds. His presentation will begin at 12:15 p.m., and will … Continue reading From Potential to Promise: Learn About Rutgers-Camden’s Greatest Successes!…
History Professor to Lecture on “Consuming War”
Dr. Kate Epstein, Assistant Professor of History, will present “Consuming War,” a lecture that will draw on the work featured in the current Stedman Gallery exhibition “(re)collecting, (re)constructing,” and will discuss how modern US warfare depends upon technology and consumerism. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 12:15 p.m. in the Stedman … Continue reading History Professor to Lecture on “Consuming War”…
Dr. Richard Epstein Studies How Language is Tied to Politics
Dr. Richard Epstein, Associate Professor of Linguistics, is studying how so-called “bad English” is tied politically to discrimination of minorities. Learn more about his research at NewsNow.
Dr. Katrina Hazzard-Donald to Lecture at Swarthmore College
Dr. Katrina Hazzard-Donald, Associate Professor of Sociology, will give a lecture at Swarthmore College on Monday, October 7th, at 4:30 p.m. in the Kohlberg Scheuer Room. The lecture topic is “Mojo Workin’: The Old African American Hoodoo System,” which is also the title of Dr. Hazzard-Donald’s recent book. To learn more about Dr. Hazzard-Donald’s research, … Continue reading Dr. Katrina Hazzard-Donald to Lecture at Swarthmore College…
Drs. Grace Brannigan and Joseph Martin’s Research Could Lead to Important Medical Advances
Dr. Grace Brannigan, Assistant Professor of Physics, and Dr. Joseph Martin, Professor of Biology, are studying the GABA(A) receptor, which is a protein fundamental to our understanding of the brain. Their findings could lead to advances in treatments for neurological disorders and thyroid diseases. Learn more about their research at NewsNow.
Rutgers-Camden Presents “SkypeOnArt” this Fall
This fall, the Rutgers-Camden community will have the opportunity to learn from and speak to artists who are based in places as far away as Australia, Germany, and Serbia, through the new “SkypeOnArt” program. Learn more about this new program and see the schedule at NewsNow.
Dr. Kriste Lindenmeyer Writes Op-Ed in Courier-Post
Dr. Kriste Lindenmeyer, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences-Camden, discusses college access in a commentary published in the Courier-Post: “Greater access to college must be a top priority.” Read the full op-ed in the Courier-Post.
Karen Russell Awarded Prestigious MacArthur Genius Grant
For the second time in two years, a Rutgers–Camden educator has been named a MacArthur Fellow. Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Karen Russell, a distinguished guest teacher in Rutgers–Camden’s master of fine arts (MFA) in creative writing program, has earned the prestigious award, known popularly as the “genius grant.” Learn more about Russell and the MacArthur fellowship. … Continue reading Karen Russell Awarded Prestigious MacArthur Genius Grant…