Continuing with Black History Month’s theme of “Picturing Black Childhood: African American Images in Children’s Literature,” Dr. Nyeema Watson, Associate Chancellor of Civic Engagement, will lead a discussion called, “From Topsy to Tiana: Black Children’s Literature in Theory and Practice” on Monday, February 20th, from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Writers House. Dr. … Continue reading Discussion of African American Children’s Literature Scheduled for 2/20…
Tag: Childhood Studies
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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…
CURE Seminar Series Continues 4/3
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will hold a seminar on Friday, April 3rd, with special guest and CURE affiliated scholar, Dr. Lauren Silver, Assistant Professor of Childhood Studies. Dr. Silver will discuss her newly released book, System Kids: Adolescent Mothers and the Politics of Regulation. Dr. Silver will sign copies of her book … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Continues 4/3…
First Annual Global Public Health Lecture Scheduled for 4/7
On Tuesday, April 7th, join us for the first annual Global Public Health Lecture, featuring Dr. Jody Heymann, Dean of the Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California-Los Angeles. Dr. Heymann will present “Increasing Equal Opportunity to For Children Around the World: Can We Measure and Hold Countries Accountable … Continue reading First Annual Global Public Health Lecture Scheduled for 4/7…
“Creating Bridges for Camden’s Youth” Symposium on 3/24
“Creating Bridges for Camden’s Youth: Juvenile Justice Concerns and Local Solutions” is a symposium that goes hand-in-hand with the current Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts exhibition, “Juvenile Justice.” The symposium will take place on Tuesday, March 24th, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room. The Committee on Institutional Equity and … Continue reading “Creating Bridges for Camden’s Youth” Symposium on 3/24…
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…
Childhood Studies Third Annual Lecture Scheduled for 10/28
The Department of Childhood Studies will present its third annual lecture, “Theorising Trasnational Childhoods: Networks, Captial, and Social Reproduction” on Tuesday, October 28th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room. Dr. Karen Wells, Assistant Dean of the Department of Geography, Environment, and Development Studies at Birkbeck, University of London, will be the guest speaker. … Continue reading Childhood Studies Third Annual Lecture Scheduled for 10/28…
Information/Race: A Roundtable Discussion About the Lessons Learned from Ferguson on 9/30
The Digital Studies Center will host a roundtable discussion called “Information/Race: What Ferguson can teach us about race, politics, and journalism in the Network” on Tuesday, September 30th, at 6 p.m. in Penn 401. Richard Aregood, Visiting Professor of English, will serve as the moderator. Panelists include: Dr. Wayne Glasker, Associate Professor of History; … Continue reading Information/Race: A Roundtable Discussion About the Lessons Learned from Ferguson on 9/30…
We R Arts and Sciences: Yvonne Pulliam
“The fact that Yvonne Pulliam is the recent recipient of the Childhood Studies Outstanding Graduating Senior Award is a testament to her dedication and enthusiasm for her studies.”