Join us for the Annual Dr. Robert Bailey Memorial Lecture on 2/6

The Department of Public Policy and Administration will sponsor the annual Dr. Robert Bailey Memorial Lecture on Monday, February 6th, with special guest speaker Dr. Ruth Milkman, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York and at the Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and … Continue reading Join us for the Annual Dr. Robert Bailey Memorial Lecture on 2/6

Annual Ida B. Wells-Barnett Lecture Scheduled for 2/1

In honor of Black History Month, the Africana Studies Program, the Office of the Chancellor, and the Office of Civic Engagement will host the annual Ida B. Wells-Barnett Lecture on Wednesday, February 1st.  Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks, will be the guest speaker.  All are welcome to this event, though registration is required.  The event begins … Continue reading Annual Ida B. Wells-Barnett Lecture Scheduled for 2/1

CURE Seminar Series Kicks Off Spring Season on 2/3

The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will begin its spring season on Friday, February 3rd, with a presentation by Dr. Joan Maya Mazelis, Assistant Professor of Sociology and CURE-affiliated scholar.  Dr. Mazelis will discuss her new book, Surviving Poverty: Creating Sustainable Ties Among the Poor.   Surviving Poverty carefully examines the experiences of people … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Kicks Off Spring Season on 2/3

Cooper Street Writing Workshops Continue 2/2

A busy spring is planned for the Cooper Street Writing Workshops!  Beginning February 2nd, instructor Micaiah Johnson will lead “Giving Context to the Personal: Weaving Research into Your Memoir.” Ms. Johnson will discuss memoirs such as Persepolis, Men Explain Things to Me, and Angela’s Ashes that successfully integrate research in their writing.  Participants will also have the opportunity to … Continue reading Cooper Street Writing Workshops Continue 2/2

Writers in Camden Series Continues on 1/25

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program will continue its 2016-2017 Writers in Camden series on Wednesday, January 25th, with readings by Melissa Fay Greene and Tyehimba Jess. Melissa Fay Greene is the author, most recently, ofThe Underdogs: Children, Dogs, and the Power of Unconditional Love. Her earlier books, including Praying for Sheetrock (1991), The … Continue reading Writers in Camden Series Continues on 1/25

“Sharp-Tongued Figuration” Exhibit at Stedman Gallery Now Open

Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts is proud to announce their newest exhibit, “Sharp-Tongued Exhibition,” is now open in the Stedman Gallery.  All are welcome to view the exhibition, which will be on display until April 21st. The gallery is open Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.  … Continue reading “Sharp-Tongued Figuration” Exhibit at Stedman Gallery Now Open

Join us 1/23 for a Faculty Book Launch with Dr. Joan Maya Mazelis

Join us on Monday, January 23rd, for a Faculty Book Launch with Dr. Joan Maya Mazelis, Assistant Professor of Sociology.  Dr. Mazelis will discuss her new book, Surviving Poverty: Creating Sustainable Ties Among the Poor, published by NYU Press.  Dr. Lori Minnite, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration, will serve as the moderator.    All are welcome … Continue reading Join us 1/23 for a Faculty Book Launch with Dr. Joan Maya Mazelis