“I felt an immediate connection to Rutgers–Camden and the International Public Service and Development program,” says student Brittney Franks.
Category: We R Arts and Sciences Student Spotlight
We R Arts and Sciences: Sean Di Giulio
“Rutgers–Camden has helped [me] by preparing me professionally for what to expect in the workforce,” says MPA student Sean Di Giulio.
We R Arts and Sciences: Debra Park
For retired high school teacher Debra Park, “I always had it in the back of my mind [to teach at a college]. Rutgers–Camden was a perfect fit.”
We R Arts and Sciences: Michael Bamimore
For biology major Michael Bamimore, “[Transferring to] Rutgers–Camden was one of the best choices I ever made in my life.”
We R Arts and Sciences: Prentiss Dantzler
“Rutgers is very supportive of [its] students,” Prentiss Dantzler says, mentioning that Rutgers faculty members have pushed him to publish his research, to teach, and to develop professionally.
We R Arts and Sciences: Dr. Lauren Silver
Dr. Lauren Silver is no stranger to helping others. An Assistant Professor of Childhood Studies, Dr. Silver has successfully merged community outreach with academics. As evidence of her passion, she has received both the Rutgers–Camden Civic Engagement Faculty Fellowship and the Chancellor’s Award for Academic Civic Engagement. Although she did not immediately know which path … Continue reading We R Arts and Sciences: Dr. Lauren Silver…
We R Arts and Sciences: Alesha Figueroa-Falcon
Alesha Figueroa-Falcon is a person that cannot be stopped. She faced a lot of hardships growing up, but that did not stop her from tackling AP English, AP Biology, Honors Trigonometry, and Honors Physics in high school. She has won awards for her efforts, such as the Overcoming Adversity Award, given to her by the … Continue reading We R Arts and Sciences: Alesha Figueroa-Falcon…
We R Arts and Sciences: Khayriyyah Chandler
One of the greatest aspects of Rutgers University–Camden is that it allows students the freedom to pursue all of their interests, regardless of how varied they may be. Khayriyyah Chandler, a 2003 graduate from the Camden College of Arts and Sciences, did just that. As a student, she majored in both general science and theater, … Continue reading We R Arts and Sciences: Khayriyyah Chandler…
We R Arts and Sciences: Dr. Benedetto Piccoli
As a young boy growing up in Italy, Benedetto Piccoli was fascinated by mathematics. As he got older, his interest in math never waned, and when he entered the University of Padua for his bachelor’s degree, his appreciation and passion for the subject strengthened as he began to learn about “modern math,” which is not … Continue reading We R Arts and Sciences: Dr. Benedetto Piccoli…
We R Arts and Sciences: Rasheda Weaver
“It’s a mission of mine to make sure civic engagement becomes part of the culture here. I want to be part of the change.”