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

Join CURE on Nov. 19 for “Chaos or Community? Urban Policy in the Biden Administration”

On Thursday, November 19, join the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) for a virtual seminar, “Chaos or Community? Urban Policy in the Biden Administration.” Panelists will include Dr. Algernon Austin, Senior Researcher at the Thurgood Marshall Institute, NAACP Legal Defense Fund; Dr. Sandra Newman, Professor of Policy Studies at the Johns Hopkins University, … Continue reading Join CURE on Nov. 19 for “Chaos or Community? Urban Policy in the Biden Administration”

CURE Seminar Series Continues Oct. 8

The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will continue its fall seminar series on Thursday, October 8, with a virtual webinar/discussion on “Attack on the Suburbs? AFFH Explained and Debated.”  The background on this topic is as follows: “The 1968 Fair Housing Act contained the notorious Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) provision to put an … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Continues Oct. 8

CURE Seminar Series Begins Sept. 10

The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will begin its fall seminar series on Thursday, September 10, with a virtual webinar/discussion on “Police, Policing, and Police Reform: Implications for the Future of our Cities.” This event is informed by the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent national and international outrage and protests, including … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Begins Sept. 10

Join us on Mar. 12 for the Brown Bag Research Seminar

The Department of Public Policy and Administration‘s Brown Bag Series will continue its spring season on Thursday, March 12. Shourjya Deb, doctoral candidate in the Department of Public Policy and Administration, will present, “Inequality in Subjective Well-Being: Evidence from India.” This free event will take place at 12:30 p.m. in Armitage Hall’s Faculty Lounge. Guests are invited … Continue reading Join us on Mar. 12 for the Brown Bag Research Seminar