The Writers House will host Andrew Carroll, director of the Center for American War Letters and the editor of several New York Times bestsellers, on November 14, for the lecture and discussion “Letters Home.” Mr. Carroll will present a talk that examines both the history and enduring significance of war letters, followed by a discussion with multiple … Continue reading “Letters Home” Lecture with Andrew Carroll on Nov. 14…
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Dr. Lorrin Thomas to Present on Nov. 13 for The Big Read Lecture Series
This fall, the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts is participating for the ninth time in The Big Read, with the novel In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. A faculty lecture series will be part of the celebration, and the third and final lecture will take place on Tuesday, November 13, at 1 p.m., with guest lecturer Dr. Lorrin … Continue reading Dr. Lorrin Thomas to Present on Nov. 13 for The Big Read Lecture Series…
The DPPA Brown Bag Series Continues Nov. 1 with Eleanor Munro
The Department of Public Policy and Administration‘s Brown Bag Series will take place on Thursday, November 1, with guest speaker Eleanor Munro. Dr. Munro will discuss “English Voluntary Action: National and Local Histories.” This free event will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Armitage Hall Faculty Lounge. Guests are invited to bring their lunch and … Continue reading The DPPA Brown Bag Series Continues Nov. 1 with Eleanor Munro…
Join us Sept. 13 for a Panel Discussion on Child Separations at the Border
On Thursday, September 13, the Department of Philosophy and Religion and the Exploring Interdisciplinary Global Studies Project will host a panel discussion regarding legal, international, psychological, and historical issues raised by the recent news of refugee and migrant children being separated from their families at the southern border. The faculty panelists include: Dr. John Wall, … Continue reading Join us Sept. 13 for a Panel Discussion on Child Separations at the Border…
Register Now for MARCH’s Fall 2018 Historic Preservation Workshops
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities (MARCH) has an exciting slate of fall programming in their Continuing Education in Historic Preservation program. Ten-week courses include “Introduction to Historic Preservation,” beginning September 5, and “The History of the Delaware Valley’s Built Environment,” beginning September 6. Five-week courses include “Architectural Sketching,” beginning September 4, and “An … Continue reading Register Now for MARCH’s Fall 2018 Historic Preservation Workshops…
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 Tuesday, June 12th: Department of Chemistry Dr. Guillaume Lamoureux – Associate Professor (appointment with tenure) Department of Computer Science Dr. Rajiv Gandhi – Professor I Department of English and Communication Ms. Lauren Grodstein … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments…
History Graduate Student Sharece Blakney Finds Her Passion through Research
Sharece Blakney is a first-generation college student, and grew up expecting to simply enter the workforce upon completing high school. Yet, she took to the academic life instantly. She is on her way to completing her third degree, with plans for a fourth. College first began to factor in her thoughts when her third-grade teacher, … Continue reading History Graduate Student Sharece Blakney Finds Her Passion through Research…
Join MARCH for a Battlefield Preservation Workshop on May 5
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities (MARCH) will continue its historic preservation workshops on Saturday, May 5th. A one-day workshop focusing on “Landscapes of Conflict: Battlefield Preservation” will be held at the Historical Society of Princeton and Princeton Battlefield State Park. Led by Ian Burrow and Wade Catts, this workshop will examine national, state, county, and municipal … Continue reading Join MARCH for a Battlefield Preservation Workshop on May 5…
Congratulations to Faculty Recipients of the Chancellor’s Research Award!
Congratulations to the following Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden faculty members who have been named 2018 recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity: Dr. Angélica González, Assistant Professor of Biology; Dr. Shauna Shames, Assistant Professor of Political Science; and Dr. Andrew Shankman, Associate Professor of History These awards will be presented during … Continue reading Congratulations to Faculty Recipients of the Chancellor’s Research Award!…
“Preservation in Practice” Workshop Scheduled for Mar. 10
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities’ (MARCH) Public History Boot Camp will sponsor a one-day workshop on Saturday, March 10th, about “Preservation in Practice: A Primer for Historic Preservation Commissions and Planners.” Open to all preservationists, but particularly aimed at those serving on a local commission as well as being relevant for planning and zoning … Continue reading “Preservation in Practice” Workshop Scheduled for Mar. 10…