On Tuesday, April 7th, join us for the first annual Global Public Health Lecture, featuring Dr. Jody Heymann, Dean of the Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California-Los Angeles. Dr. Heymann will present “Increasing Equal Opportunity to For Children Around the World: Can We Measure and Hold Countries Accountable … Continue reading First Annual Global Public Health Lecture Scheduled for 4/7…
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Women’s History Month Continues 3/26
March is Women’s History Month, and Rutgers University–Camden has a slew of activities scheduled to celebrate. This year’s theme is “Weaving the Stories of Women’s Lives.” On Thursday, March 26th, join us for the lecture “Jefferson’s Daughters: The Archival Challenges of Women’s History.” Dr. Catherine Kerrison, Associate Professor of History at Villanova University, will present. The … Continue reading Women’s History Month Continues 3/26…
“African American Soldiers in the Civil War” Lecture Scheduled for 2/9
Dr. James Johnson, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a faculty member at both Rutgers University and Atlantic Cape Community College, will present “African American Soldiers in the Civil War,” on Monday, February 9th, from 1:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The event will take place in Room 109 at 319 Cooper Street. This event … Continue reading “African American Soldiers in the Civil War” Lecture Scheduled for 2/9…
CURE Seminar Series Continues 10/17
On Friday, October 17th, the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will continues its seminar series with the presentation, “Gang Nostalgia: Generation, Authority, and the Role of History in a Chicago Gang.” Dr. Laurence Ralph, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Anthropology and African and African American Studies at Harvard University, will be the guest … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Continues 10/17…
Rutgers University–Camden Students Conduct Archaeological Dig in Pilesgrove, NJ
On a recent Friday morning, Rutgers University–Camden students were hard at work, fully engaged in the project presented to them by their instructor, Ms. Kimberlee Moran, a part-time lecturer with the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice. The students, however, were neither in a classroom nor lab, nor holding a textbook or laptop; rather, … Continue reading Rutgers University–Camden Students Conduct Archaeological Dig in Pilesgrove, NJ…
Women’s History Month Continues with a Lecture on Women in Sports on 3/24
Women’s History Month continues on Monday, March 24th, with a lecture by Dr. Cathy D’Ignazio, a part-time lecturer of history, called “Competition: American Women and Their Sports.” The event will take place during the free period (12:10 p.m.) and will take place in Armitage Hall 121.
Dr. Wendy Woloson Will Lecture on Joking and Gender in the Early 20th Century
As part of Women’s History Month, Dr. Wendy Woloson, Assistant Professor of History, will present “Stags, Nags, and Gags: Joking and Gender in the Early 20th Century.” The Department of History will induct the newest members of Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society, during this event. The event will take place on Monday, … Continue reading Dr. Wendy Woloson Will Lecture on Joking and Gender in the Early 20th Century…
Women’s History Month to Kick Off with a Keynote Address on 3/5
March is Women’s History Month, and in cooperation with many campus departments and offices, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program has organized seven events that all connect with the month’s theme: Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment. The keynote address, “Combating Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Women,” will feature three panelists, Mary DeFusco, Esq., Anne … Continue reading Women’s History Month to Kick Off with a Keynote Address on 3/5…
“Tackling Jim Crow:” Alumnus Brian Scott To Speak About His Documentary
Alumnus Brian Scott will be on campus Monday, February 24th, to discuss his documentary “Tackling Jim Crow,” which chronicles the racial integration of professional football. This event begins at 1:20 p.m. and will take place in Law School 106. This event, co-sponsored by the Department of History and the Digital Studies Center, is free and … Continue reading “Tackling Jim Crow:” Alumnus Brian Scott To Speak About His Documentary…
CURE to Offer Free Lecture on 1/31
On Friday, January 31st, the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will offer a free lecture, presented by Eric Schneider, an associate director for academic affairs and an adjunct professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Schneider’s lecture is titled “The Social Ecology of African American Homicide: Philadelphia since 1940.” The lecture … Continue reading CURE to Offer Free Lecture on 1/31…