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Congratulations to our faculty

Congrats to the Faculty who have Received Honors for Excellence in Teaching, Service, and Research

Congratulations to the following Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden faculty members who have received year-end faculty honors: Dr. Silvia Perez-Cortes, Assistant Professor of Spanish, who received the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty; Dr. Erin Robinson, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, who received the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence for Tenured … Continue reading Congrats to the Faculty who have Received Honors for Excellence in Teaching, Service, and Research…

Congratulations to Childhood Studies Doctoral Student Heather Reel for Receiving an AAUW Fellowship!

Childhood studies doctoral student Heather Reel has earned a dissertation fellowship from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for the 2021-2022 academic year.  Founded in 1881, AAUW is one of the world’s largest sources of funding for graduate women, due to the generosity and legacy of generations of AAUW members. These prestigious awards are … Continue reading Congratulations to Childhood Studies Doctoral Student Heather Reel for Receiving an AAUW Fellowship!…

Congratulations to our faculty

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 a meeting on Wednesday, April 14: Department of Childhood Studies Dr. Meredith Bak – Associate Professor  Dr. Daniel Cook – Distinguished Professor Department of English and Communication  Dr. M.A. Rafey Habib – Distinguished Professor  Department of … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments…

“Art of the Amazon” Virtual Exhibit on Display Now

The Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts (RCCA) will show its third virtual exhibition, “Materia: Arte de la Amazonia Peruana/Matter: Art of the Peruvian Amazon” from April 7, 2021 – June 30 2021. Explore the spirit, beauty, and fragility of the Peruvian Amazon through the perspective of both indigenous and transplant artists living and working deep in … Continue reading “Art of the Amazon” Virtual Exhibit on Display Now…

Congratulations to the Athenaeum Honor Society Inductees!

On Wednesday, March 31, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden inducted 140 College of Arts and Sciences students into Athenaeum.   College of Arts and Sciences students have been inducted into Athenaeum since 1952; seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and 60 credits earned at Rutgers University are eligible.  Congratulations … Continue reading Congratulations to the Athenaeum Honor Society Inductees!…

Virtual Open Hearing on the University’s Tuition, Fees, and Housing and Dining Charges for 2021–2022

All members of the university community are invited to attend the Virtual Open Hearing on the University’s Tuition, Fees, and Housing and Dining Charges for 2021–2022 on Wednesday, April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. The deadline for online comments is Friday, April 23, and prospective speakers must register by April 27. Learn more at https://www.rutgers.edu/openhearing.  

Film Professor Matthew Sorrento Interviews Film Critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on her Book “1000 Women in Horror”

It’s no surprise that fans of genre film have sought out resources to aid in their quarantine viewing at home. Australian film critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas has delivered a fresh topic to fill that need with her expansive book from 2020, 1000 Women in Horror (BearManor Media). Quite appropriately, she finds a tone in her writing … Continue reading Film Professor Matthew Sorrento Interviews Film Critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas on her Book “1000 Women in Horror”…

Registration Open for Third Scarlet Scholar Series Lecture with Dr. Nathan Fried

Join us Thursday, April 1, for the Third Scarlet Scholars Lecture, featuring Dr. Nathan Fried, Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology. Dr. Fried will present, “How the Body Language of a Mouse May Help Us Find New Pain Medicine that’s Safer than Opioids.”  All are welcome to attend this virtual lecture. The event will begin at … Continue reading Registration Open for Third Scarlet Scholar Series Lecture with Dr. Nathan Fried…

Digital Studies Center Student Researchers Launch “Voices of Immigration” Podcast

Student researchers at the Digital Studies Center recently released the first episode of their new podcast series: “Voices of Immigration.” The episode, entitled “Our Immigrant Stories,” explores the experiences of Rutgers–Camden students Tania Martinez and Sandra Benjamin, describes ways one can advocate for immigrant communities, and discusses what the series hopes to achieve for its … Continue reading Digital Studies Center Student Researchers Launch “Voices of Immigration” Podcast…