Faculty News: July 8th

Prof. Lisa Zeidner (professor, CFAS-English) has earned a prestigious MacDowell Colony Fellowship for the summer, which allows the Rutgers–Camden scholar to participate in the same artistic culture that has nurtured such authors as Alice Walker, Thornton Wilder, and Michael Chabon. The fellowship program annually presents awards to artists in seven disciplines (architecture, music composition, film … Continue reading Faculty News: July 8th

Jill Capuzzo Wins First Place in 2012 Excellence in Journalism Competition

Congratulations to Jill Cappuzzo, English Department, for receiving a First Place award from the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists in the 2012 Excellence in Journalism competition!  She won in the Magazine – Business Reporting category. Learn more about Jill Capuzzo’s award at the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists website. Read Jill Capuzzo’s award-winning … Continue reading Jill Capuzzo Wins First Place in 2012 Excellence in Journalism Competition

Quick News from Spring 2013

Chalk up another NCAA national title for Rutgers–Camden, and a rare second consecutive championship for an athlete!  Tim VanLiew beat his own record to win another NCAA Division III title in javelin during the final tournament in La Crosse, WI, during the past weekend.   The Rutgers–Camden standout won the same honor in 2012.  Combined with … Continue reading Quick News from Spring 2013

Year-End Faculty Awards

The following members of the Rutgers–Camden faculty have received honors for demonstrated excellence in teaching, service, and research: Dr. Timothy Martin, Associate Professor of English and the Director of the Honors College, has been selected to receive the JoAnn Mower Endowed Prize in Teaching Excellence, in honor of Marie Cornelia, Christine Dougherty, and Robert Ryan.  … Continue reading Year-End Faculty Awards

Dr. Richard Epstein Explores Origin of “The”

Dr. Richard Epstein, a linguistics professor and Director of the Undergraduate Liberal Studies program, studies the origin of the word “the,” as explained in this news article: https://news.rutgers.edu/medrel/camden/rutgers2013camden-pr-20130418

Year-End Teaching Excellence Awards

Congratulations to Dr. Benedetto Piccoli, Dr. Richard Epstein, and Dr. Stuart Charme on receiving Teaching Excellence Awards! Chancellor’s Awards for Teaching Excellence:Dr. Benedetto Piccoli (Joseph and Loretta Lopez Chair in Mathematics, CFAS)Dr. Richard Epstein (associate professor, CFAS-English) In each case, the selection committee noted the exemplary commitment to teaching displayed by the recipients. Lindback Foundation … Continue reading Year-End Teaching Excellence Awards

Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments

Congratulations to the following faculty members who received promotions and tenure appointments approved by the Board of Governors at the meeting on Thursday, April 11: Computer Science Dr. Desmond Lun Associate Professor (reappointment with tenure) Economics Dr. John Smith Associate Professor English Dr. Holly Blackford Professor I Dr. Christopher Fitter Professor I Dr. Ellen Ledoux … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments