Dr. Meghan Gillen, Associate Professor of Psychology at Penn State Abington, will give a free lecture as part of the Health Science Speaker Series on Tuesday, March 6th for a lecture in honor of Women’s History Month. Dr. Gillen researches body image and adolescent and emerging adult development. This event is open to all and … Continue reading Health Sciences Speaker Series Begins Mar. 6…
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Register Today for a Viewing and Discussion of a Healthcare Documentary on Feb. 28
International healthcare executive Suzanne Garber, CCAS ’92, produced, wrote, and directed the short documentary “Gauze: Unraveling Global Healthcare” which focuses on the quality of care and patient outcomes in countries around the world as compared to the United States. Join us for a light dinner, viewing of the film, and a panel discussion comprised of … Continue reading Register Today for a Viewing and Discussion of a Healthcare Documentary on Feb. 28…
Visit the Learning Abroad Fair on 10/24
Visit the Learning Abroad Fair on Tuesday, October 24th, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Scarlet Lounge, and speak to faculty about the Spring 2018 courses that will feature trips to Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Israel, and South Africa. All are welcome to attend, and registration is not … Continue reading Visit the Learning Abroad Fair on 10/24…
Programming for “The Big Read” Continues on 11/3
The Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts (RCCA) will participate in The Big Read for the eighth time with Citizen: An American Lyric, written by Claudia Rankine. The two-month celebration features a lecture series, art installation sites, storytelling programs, and more. A copy of Citizen: An American Lyric or an age appropriate companion book will be given to each … Continue reading Programming for “The Big Read” Continues on 11/3…
Join us 10/26 for a Discussion about Wartime Caretakers’ Experiences
The Writers House and Warrior Writers will co-present “Outside the Wire: Wartime Caretakers’ Experiences Then and Now” on Thursday, October 26th. “Outside the Wire” is an annual discussion series focused on wartime narratives and featuring the perspectives of veterans, artists, and scholars. This year’s event will take a look at the changing experiences of caretakers … Continue reading Join us 10/26 for a Discussion about Wartime Caretakers’ Experiences…
Registration Now Open for the Women’s History Month Conference
Registration for the Women’s History Month Conference, “From Bossy 2 Boss,” is now open! The conference will take place on Friday, March 3rd. Topics of discussion will include activism, arts and culture, gender and religion, leadership, motherhood, and power, privilege, and politics. The keynote speaker will be Amy Siskind, co-founder and president of The New … Continue reading Registration Now Open for the Women’s History Month Conference…
Moral Philosopher Peter Singer to Give Lecture 11/22
The moral philosopher Peter Singer, author of the books The Life You can Save and The Most Good You Can Do: How Effective Altruism is Changing Ideas about Living Ethically, will be on campus Tuesday, November 22nd, to discuss the effective altruism movement and how it can make a difference to the world. His talk will begin at 3 … Continue reading Moral Philosopher Peter Singer to Give Lecture 11/22…
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Chancellor’s Research Symposium Scheduled for 4/18
Join us on Monday, April 18th, for the Chancellor’s Research Symposium on Population Health and Wellness. This presentation, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room, will feature six professors from the various schools across campus, all discussing important aspects of health and wellness. The presenters include:Dr. Janice Beitz, Professor of Nursing … Continue reading Chancellor’s Research Symposium Scheduled for 4/18…
2nd Annual Global Health Lecture Scheduled for 4/12
Join us on Tuesday, April 12th, for the second annual Global Health Speaker Series, with guest speaker Ana Diez Roux, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., Dean of the School of Public Health at Drexel University. Dr. Roux will discuss, “Urbanization and Population Health: Implications for Research and Action.” The event begins at 3:30 p.m. in the Campus … Continue reading 2nd Annual Global Health Lecture Scheduled for 4/12…