The Department of History will host a lecture by Dr. Kathleen M. Brown, who will present, “In Search of Free Labor: Abolitionist Boycotts of Slave-Made Goods,” a lecture drawn from her forthcoming book, Undoing Slavery: Abolition and the Argument over Humanity. Dr. Brown is a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania. The event will take … Continue reading History Department to Present a Lecture on 3/23…
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The Leadership Institute will Host a Lecture on Alice Paul on 3/10
The Leadership Institute will host Rutgers-Camden alumna Lucy Beard, who currently serves as director of the Alice Paul Institute, to campus to speak about the life of Alice Paul, a locally-born leader of the 20th century suffragist movement. Dr. Shauna Shames, Assistant Professor of Political Science, will serve as the moderator for the Q & A … Continue reading The Leadership Institute will Host a Lecture on Alice Paul on 3/10…
“Is it Time for Reparations?” Workshop Scheduled for 2/18
Black History Month continues with the program, “Is it Time for Reparations?,” a conversation and workshop hosted by Dr. Mahdi Ibn-Ziyad, a lecturer for the Department of Philosophy and Religion. This event will discuss the meaning and feasibility of reparations for people of African descent. The program will take place on Thursday, February 18th, at … Continue reading “Is it Time for Reparations?” Workshop Scheduled for 2/18…
Screening and Panel Discussion of “Black Gold” scheduled for 2/16
Rutgers–Camden’s celebration of Black History Month continues on Tuesday, February 16th, with a screening of the documentary Black Gold, an award-winning film about the human and material costs of producing and distributing Ethiopian coffee within the global economy. A panel discussion will follow the film. Panelists include Israel Mansaray, a Rutgers–Camden student–activist; Dr. Benjamin Talton, Associate … Continue reading Screening and Panel Discussion of “Black Gold” scheduled for 2/16…
Black History Month Kicks Off on 1/27
Rutgers–Camden’s celebration of Black History Month begins on Wednesday, January 27th, with a panel and conversation titled “Diversity at Rutgers–Camden.” Panelists include Dr. Wayne Glasker, Associate Professor of History; Professor Stacy Hawkins, Associate Professor of Law; Dr. Oscar Holmes IV, Assistant Professor of Management; and Dr. Ana Laguna, Associate Professor of Spanish. This event will be … Continue reading Black History Month Kicks Off on 1/27…
“Electronic Literature: A Matter of Bits” Exhibit Now on Display
The Stedman Gallery is hosting a new exhibit, “Electronic Literature: A Matter of Bits,” which is in display from now until April 21st. Curated by the Digital Studies Center‘s Dr. James Brown and Dr. Robert Emmons, the exhibit showcases examples of electronic literature from around the world. As part of the opening of the … Continue reading “Electronic Literature: A Matter of Bits” Exhibit Now on Display…
Join the History Department on Sept. 15
If you are a history major or thinking of becoming one, please join the History Department for a lunch reception!When: Tuesday, September 15 during free periodWhere: History Department, 429 Cooper St., Camden, NJFree Pizza and Soda will be served!
We R Arts and Sciences: Howard Robertson IV
“I love Rutgers–Camden. I love every minute of it,” says Howard Robertson IV.
We R Arts and Sciences: Diana Maddison
“I love school, especially when I can study something I’m interested in,” senior art history and history major Diana Maddison says.
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Digital Literacy
Dean Kriste Lindenmeyer recently published an opinion article called “Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Digital Literacy” in InsideHigherEd.com.Check it out at https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/higher-ed-beta/reading-writing-arithmetic-and-digital-literacy.