This past summer, Dr. Shaheen Ayubi, lecturer for the Department of Political Science and a 2008 recipient of the Sybil Cohen Award for Excellence in Teaching, presented the paper Violence and Women’s Human Rights Violations: The Case of Honor Killings, Wartime Sexual Violence against Women and Sex Trafficking in parts of Asia, Africa, and the … Continue reading Research Spotlight: Dr. Shaheen Ayubi Investigates Violence against Women…
Tag: Public Policy and Administration
“Beacons of Light” Conference Scheduled for 3/30
On Wednesday, March 30th, join us for the day-long conference “Beacons of Light: The Black Student Protest Legacy at Rutgers-Camden.” Panels will discuss the history of student protest and desegregation is Camden and the surrounding areas. Dr. John Carlos, Olympic gold medalist and a leader in the Black Power movement who raised his fist in … Continue reading “Beacons of Light” Conference Scheduled for 3/30…
Cuban Sustainable Development Forum Scheduled for 3/4
Greg Watson, Director of Policy and Systems Design for the Cuba-United States Agroecology Network at the Schumacher Center for New Economics, will be on campus on Friday, March 4th, to speak about Cuban sustainable development. His forum will begin at 9 a.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room. This event is sponsored by the Community … Continue reading Cuban Sustainable Development Forum Scheduled for 3/4…
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 to Discuss Coney Island on 2/26
On Friday, February 26th, join the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) for a seminar called “‘Saving’ Coney Island: The Construction of Neighborhood Heritage.” Juan Rivero, a doctoral candidate at Rutgers’ Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, will be the guest speaker.The event will begin at 12:15 p.m. in the Armitage Hall Faculty Lounge. … Continue reading CURE Seminar to Discuss Coney Island on 2/26…
Darnell Moore to Deliver Capstone Address for Black History Month on 2/23
February is Black History Month, and Dr. Keith Green, Associate Professor of English and Director of the Africana Studies program, has put together a full slate of activities that are inspired by a West African symbol called “Sankofa,” which translates to “go back and fetch it.” Correspondingly, this year’s Black History Month events at Rutgers–Camden … Continue reading Darnell Moore to Deliver Capstone Address for Black History Month on 2/23…
Lunchtime Discussion with Author Matt Katz on 2/16
The Leadership Institute is sponsoring a lunchtime discussion with Matt Katz, author of American Governor, a new book about New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Mr. Katz has covered Gov. Christie for the past five years, for both the Philadelphia Inquirer, WNYC, and New Jersey Public Radio. This event begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose … Continue reading Lunchtime Discussion with Author Matt Katz on 2/16…
Spring 2016 CURE Seminar Series Begins 1/29
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will begin its Spring 2016 Seminar Series on Friday, January 29th, with a presentation by Dr. Carolyn Adams, Professor of Geography and Urban Studies at Temple University. Dr. Adams will discuss her recent book, From the Outside In: Suburban Elites, Third-Sector Organizations, and the Reshaping of Philadelphia. The event begins … Continue reading Spring 2016 CURE Seminar Series Begins 1/29…
Final CURE Seminar of Fall 2015 on 12/4
On December 4th, join the Center for Urban Research and Education for their final Fall 2015 seminar, “Why Don’t Housing Choice Voucher Recipients Live Near Better Schools?” Dr. Ingrid Gould Ellen of New York University will be the guest speaker.The event begins at 12:15 p.m. in the Armitage Hall Faculty Lounge. This event is free … Continue reading Final CURE Seminar of Fall 2015 on 12/4…
CURE Symposium on Housing, Segregation, and Poverty a Great Success
On November 17th, the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) hosted a daylong symposium on housing, segregation, and poverty. Scholars from all over the world came to Camden to take part in this event, which addressed topics such as the geography of inequality and its effects; exclusionary and inclusionary zoning; the fair housing movement; … Continue reading CURE Symposium on Housing, Segregation, and Poverty a Great Success…