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…
Tag: Anthropology
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…
Lecture Regarding Music in Fishing Culture Scheduled for 11/29
Eric Debrah Otchere of the University of Cape Coast in Ghana will be a guest lecturer on Tuesday, November 29th, to discuss, “Seashore Harmonies: The Message in the Songs of a Dying Fishing Culture.” He will speak particularly about two surviving singing-fishing communities in Cape Coast and how the fishing songs reflect the belief system, … Continue reading Lecture Regarding Music in Fishing Culture Scheduled for 11/29…
“Pull of Gravity” Film Viewing and Discussion Scheduled for 11/3
On Thursday, November 3rd, join us for the viewing of the documentary Pull of Gravity, a film by El Sawyer and Jon Kaufman, which examines the experiences of three men as they reenter society after serving time in prison. The screening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Gordon Theater. It is a free event, open to … Continue reading “Pull of Gravity” Film Viewing and Discussion Scheduled for 11/3…
Meet the New Faculty!
Good Luck to our Full-Time Faculty Retirees!
Congratulations to our full-time faculty who are retiring from Rutgers-University–Camden after many years of dedicated service! We wish you the best of luck as you start this new chapter in life. Those retiring include: Dr. Christine Dougherty, Professor of GermanDr. Drew Humphries, Professor of Criminal JusticeDr. Andrew Lees, Distinguished Professor of HistoryDr. Geoffrey Sill, Professor … Continue reading Good Luck to our Full-Time Faculty Retirees!…
“Law and Mutual Assistance in Families” Lecture Scheduled for 4/19
Join us on Tuesday, April 19th, for a lecture by Tatjana Thelen, a Visiting Scholar from the University of Vienna. Dr. Thelen will discuss, “Law and Mutual Assistance in Families: A Comparison of Socialist Legacies in Hungary and Eastern Germany.” This event will take place in the third floor lounge of the Sociology Building, located … Continue reading “Law and Mutual Assistance in Families” Lecture Scheduled for 4/19…
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 meetings on Wednesday, April 6th and Wednesday, June 15th:Department of ChemistryDr. Hao Zhu – Associate ProfessorDepartment of Computer ScienceDr. Desmond Lun – Professor IDr. Suneeta Ramaswami – Professor IDepartment of EnglishProf. Patrick Rosal – Associate ProfessorDepartment of HistoryDr. … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments…
Two Students Win Awards from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Two Rutgers–Camden history students recently were awarded scholarship awards from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey. David Niescior, a History graduate student, received the District Graduate History Award, and Samantha Gaetjens Muller is this year’s recipient of the Undergraduate History Award. This marks the third year … Continue reading Two Students Win Awards from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America…
4th Annual Lecture in Childhood Studies Scheduled for 3/8
The Department of Childhood Studies will host its fourth annual lecture on Tuesday, March 8th, from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Dr. Susan J. Terrio, Professor of Anthropology and French Studies at Georgetown University, will present, “Dispelling the Myths: Unaccompanied, Undocumented Children in U.S. Immigration Custody.” This lecture is free and open to the public. … Continue reading 4th Annual Lecture in Childhood Studies Scheduled for 3/8…