Dr. Lori Minnite, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration, will be the guest speaker at the Center for Urban Research and Education‘s last seminar of the Fall 2014 semester. Dr. Minnite will discuss “Does Concentration Worsen Poverty? The Philadelphia Case” (see below for a detailed description of the lecture). The event begins on Friday, … Continue reading Last CURE Seminar of Fall 2014 Scheduled for 12/12…
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CURE and Digital Studies Center Film Series Continues 11/21
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) and the Digital Studies Center (DSC) will continue its film series, “Exploring Metropolitan and Urban Issues,” on Friday, November 21st, with a screening and discussion of the documentary Park Avenue: Money, Power, and the American Dream. In the film, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney presents his take on the … Continue reading CURE and Digital Studies Center Film Series Continues 11/21…
CURE Seminar Series Continues on 11/14
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will host its next seminar on Friday, November 14th, with special guest Angel Rodriguez, Vice President of Community Economic Development for the Asociación Puertorriqueños En Marcha (APM). Mr. Rodriguez will present, “To, For, With…” which will address the following: Philadelphia is known for being a city of neighborhoods, neighborhoods with very … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Continues on 11/14…
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: Joseph Harris
He feels grateful that the university has given him an opportunity to gain knowledge in his field of interest.
Congratulations to FASC Promoted and Reappointed Faculty!
The Board of Governors approved the following promotions and tenure appointments at their meeting on Tuesday, April 1st: Dr. Daniel Cook – Promoted to Professor I of Childhood Studies Dr. William FitzGerald – Promoted to Associate Professor of English Dr. Keith Green – Promoted to Associate Professor of English Dr. Katrina Hazzard-Donald – Promoted to … Continue reading Congratulations to FASC Promoted and Reappointed Faculty!…
Chancellor’s Symposium on Urban Poverty and Inequality to Feature Marian Wright Edelman
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, will lead a panel focusing on urban violence and youth as part of the free public Symposia on Urban Poverty and Inequality series. The installment, “Youth, Civil Unrest, and the Fate of Urban America: Addressing Urban Violence,” will take place on Wednesday, April 2nd, … Continue reading Chancellor’s Symposium on Urban Poverty and Inequality to Feature Marian Wright Edelman…
Chancellor’s Signature Series Symposia Cancelled for 2/4
Due to weather complications, the symposium “Diversity, Inequality, and the Achievement Gap: Challenges in Higher Education,” featuring Felix Matos Rodriguez, is canceled for Tuesday, Feb. 4. The session will be rescheduled for a date later this semester. For more details, visit the Community Leadership Center website at https://clc.camden.rutgers.edu.
We R Arts and Sciences: Richiena Brown
“[Public policy and administration] is the best program, and it really inspires me to work hard.”
CURE Seminar: “Poverty Policy and the Politics of the Poor”
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) invites you to their upcoming seminar on Wednesday, December 4th, featuring Dr. Frances Fox Piven, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Dr. Fox Piven will present “Poverty Policy and the Politics of the Poor.” The … Continue reading CURE Seminar: “Poverty Policy and the Politics of the Poor”…