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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…

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“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…

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Full Financial Support Available to Students Admitted to the MFA Program

Due to a generous grant from President Robert Barchi’s office, beginning in Fall 2017, all full-time students admitted into the graduate creative writing program will be offered full financial support, including tuition remission, health benefits, and a living stipend.  The types of support are teaching fellowships and interdisciplinary fellowships.     Teaching fellowships comprise tuition remission, … Continue reading Full Financial Support Available to Students Admitted to the MFA Program…

Winter Recess Begins 12/24

Winter Recess begins Saturday, December 24th.  University offices will be closed from December 24th – January 2nd, and will reopen on January 3rd.  There will be no Winterim courses from December 24th – January 2nd, but classes will resume on January 3rd. Winter Recess will end on Monday, January 16th, with the new Spring 2017 … Continue reading Winter Recess Begins 12/24…

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