Congratulations to the following faculty members who received promotions and tenure appointments approved by the Board of Governors at a meeting on Tuesday, April 10th: Department of Chemistry Dr. Catherine Grgicak – Associate Professor (reappointment with tenure) Department of Economics Dr. Noha Emara – Associate Professor Department of Philosophy Dr. Eric Chwang – Associate Professor Department of … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments…
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Congratulations to Faculty Recipients of the Chancellor’s Research Award!
Congratulations to the following Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden faculty members who have been named 2018 recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity: Dr. Angélica González, Assistant Professor of Biology; Dr. Shauna Shames, Assistant Professor of Political Science; and Dr. Andrew Shankman, Associate Professor of History These awards will be presented during … Continue reading Congratulations to Faculty Recipients of the Chancellor’s Research Award!…
Arts & Sciences Dean’s Undergraduate Research Grants Due Apr. 25
Rutgers University–Camden is a proud research institution, and we encourage undergraduate students to become involved with research. To that end, we offer the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund, which supports the costs of research. Visit https://research.camden.rutgers.edu/grants/undergraduate/ and click on the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund link for the application. The application is due … Continue reading Arts & Sciences Dean’s Undergraduate Research Grants Due Apr. 25…
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.'”
Congratulations to Athenaeum and Alpha Sigma Lambda Inductees!
On Thursday, March 22nd, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden inducted ten University College students into Alpha Sigma Lambda, Gamma Xi chapter, and 73 College of Arts and Sciences students into Athenaeum. Alpha Sigma Lambda has been part of Rutgers–Camden since 1982. University College students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and … Continue reading Congratulations to Athenaeum and Alpha Sigma Lambda Inductees!…
Biology Major Aisha Bilal Attends Youth Forum of the UN Economic and Social Council
On January 30-31 2018, sophomore biology student Aisha Bilal attended the seventh annual Youth Forum of The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) as the delegate for Rutgers–Camden. Aisha was first attracted to Rutgers–Camden by its location, compact size, and the attendant opportunities to build personal relationships with other students and professors. Those relationships … Continue reading Biology Major Aisha Bilal Attends Youth Forum of the UN Economic and Social Council…
Dr. Nate Link Receives Donal MacNamara Award for Research Article
Dr. Nate Link, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, was recently honored with the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences’ (ACJS) 2018 Donal MacNamara Award for his lead-authored article in Justice Quarterly, “Can General Strain Theory Help Us Understand Violent Behaviors Among People with Mental Illnesses?” The ACJS publishes three different journals and, each year, one published … Continue reading Dr. Nate Link Receives Donal MacNamara Award for Research Article…
Giving a Strong Start to Young Children Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia
Giving a Strong Start to Young Children Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia: New program promotes early childhood education and developmentally informed practices in emergency housing Families and homeless shelters will get a new service to help young children participate in high quality early childhood education thanks to a $1.48 million grant over three years from The Vanguard … Continue reading Giving a Strong Start to Young Children Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia…
“Preservation in Practice” Workshop Scheduled for Mar. 10
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities’ (MARCH) Public History Boot Camp will sponsor a one-day workshop on Saturday, March 10th, about “Preservation in Practice: A Primer for Historic Preservation Commissions and Planners.” Open to all preservationists, but particularly aimed at those serving on a local commission as well as being relevant for planning and zoning … Continue reading “Preservation in Practice” Workshop Scheduled for Mar. 10…
“Composite Perspectives” Faculty Art Exhibit Closes Mar. 19
Faculty in a wide range of departments from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden have come together to show their artwork in an exhibition called “Composite Perspectives.” Opening February 22nd in the Student Works Gallery, located in the Campus Center by the Corner Store, this free exhibit will be on display until March 19th. All … Continue reading “Composite Perspectives” Faculty Art Exhibit Closes Mar. 19…