Public Affairs Ph.D. Graduate joins University of Toronto faculty

Rutgers–Camden Ph.D. in Public Affairs graduate Dr. Prentiss Dantzler joined the faculty at University of Toronto (UT) as an Assistant Professor of Sociology in 2021. Prior to joining UT, Dr. Dantzler held appointments in the Urban Studies Institute at Georgia State University and the Department of Sociology at Colorado College. Dr. Dantzler also served as … Continue reading Public Affairs Ph.D. Graduate joins University of Toronto faculty

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 a meeting on Wednesday, April 14: Department of Childhood Studies Dr. Meredith Bak – Associate Professor  Dr. Daniel Cook – Distinguished Professor Department of English and Communication  Dr. M.A. Rafey Habib – Distinguished Professor  Department of … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments

CURE Will Host the Virtual Roundtable “Bandos, Symbolism, and Placemaking in Camden, New Jersey” on March 25

On Thursday, March 25, join the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) for a virtual roundtable discussion, “Bandos, Symbolism, and Placemaking in Camden, New Jersey.”  Panelists will include Dr. Mercy Romero, Associate Professor of American Literature and American Studies at Sonoma State University; Rev. PJ Craig, Senior Pastor at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of … Continue reading CURE Will Host the Virtual Roundtable “Bandos, Symbolism, and Placemaking in Camden, New Jersey” on March 25

Dr. Richard Harris, Professor Emeritus, to Present the Annual Baron Lecture on March 30

Dean Howard Marchitello and the Department of Political Science invite the community to attend the thirteenth annual presentation of the Jacob Abraham and Mildred Amelia Baron Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 30, at 12:45 p.m. Dr. Richard Harris, Professor Emeritus, will present “A House Divided: Nationalism and the Three-Faces of Legitimacy in America.”  Registration is … Continue reading Dr. Richard Harris, Professor Emeritus, to Present the Annual Baron Lecture on March 30

CURE Presents “After 2020: A New Beginning for Political Activism and Civic Engagement?” on March 4

The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will continue its spring series on Thursday, March 4, at 12:30 p.m. with the free panel discussion, “After 2020: A New Beginning for Political Activism and Civic Engagement?”  Panelists will discuss their research on voting trends, electoral rules, and the influence of race, gender, and ethnicity on political … Continue reading CURE Presents “After 2020: A New Beginning for Political Activism and Civic Engagement?” on March 4

Digital Studies Center Student Researchers Launch “Voices of Immigration” Podcast

Student researchers at the Digital Studies Center recently released the first episode of their new podcast series: “Voices of Immigration.” The episode, entitled “Our Immigrant Stories,” explores the experiences of Rutgers–Camden students Tania Martinez and Sandra Benjamin, describes ways one can advocate for immigrant communities, and discusses what the series hopes to achieve for its … Continue reading Digital Studies Center Student Researchers Launch “Voices of Immigration” Podcast

CURE Kicks off Spring 2021 Season on Jan. 28 with Virtual Roundtable

The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will begin its spring series on Thursday, January 28, at 12:30 p.m. with the virtual roundtable discussion on “Community-Based Approaches to Creating Sustainable Affordable Housing.” Panelists will discuss housing cooperatives, community land trusts, and shared equity housing models as viable alternative approaches to creating sustainable affordable housing and … Continue reading CURE Kicks off Spring 2021 Season on Jan. 28 with Virtual Roundtable

J. Scott Thomson, CCAS ’94, Will Discuss Police Reform on Nov. 19

J. Scott Thomson, CCAS ’94, retired chief of the Camden County Police Department, will discuss his experience with community policing and crime reduction, on Thursday, November 19, as part of the series, “The Way Forward: Alumni and Faculty Discuss Police Reform.” Dr. Nyeema Watson, Associate Chancellor of Civic Engagement, will moderate the discussion.  This virtual … Continue reading J. Scott Thomson, CCAS ’94, Will Discuss Police Reform on Nov. 19

Dr. Kelly Dittmar Will Discuss “Gender and Intersectional Dynamics in Election 2020” on Nov. 16

Dr. Kelly Dittmar, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Research at the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, will present, “What Happened? Gender and Intersectional Dynamics in Election 2020,” on Monday, November 16, at 5 p.m. EST. This free, virtual event is open to all, though … Continue reading Dr. Kelly Dittmar Will Discuss “Gender and Intersectional Dynamics in Election 2020” on Nov. 16