Rutgers–Camden Ph.D. in Public Affairs graduate Dr. Prentiss Dantzler joined the faculty at University of Toronto (UT) as an Assistant Professor of Sociology in 2021. Prior to joining UT, Dr. Dantzler held appointments in the Urban Studies Institute at Georgia State University and the Department of Sociology at Colorado College. Dr. Dantzler also served as … Continue reading Public Affairs Ph.D. Graduate joins University of Toronto faculty…
Tag: Urban Studies
CURE Will Host the Virtual Roundtable “Bandos, Symbolism, and Placemaking in Camden, New Jersey” on March 25
On Thursday, March 25, join the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) for a virtual roundtable discussion, “Bandos, Symbolism, and Placemaking in Camden, New Jersey.” Panelists will include Dr. Mercy Romero, Associate Professor of American Literature and American Studies at Sonoma State University; Rev. PJ Craig, Senior Pastor at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of … Continue reading CURE Will Host the Virtual Roundtable “Bandos, Symbolism, and Placemaking in Camden, New Jersey” on March 25…
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…
Join us Feb. 23 for an Urban Studies Alumni Panel
All are welcome to join us for a conversation with alumni of the Urban Studies and Community Development program to hear what they are doing now and how majoring in Urban Studies has impacted them professionally and personally. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 23, at 12:45 p.m. To join, visit https://go.rutgers.edu/6ptxy9dl and … Continue reading Join us Feb. 23 for an Urban Studies Alumni Panel…
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…
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”…
Alumna Dr. Ashley E. Nickels to Present at CURE Seminar on Feb. 21
The Center for Urban Research and Education’s (CURE) Seminar Series will begins its spring season on Friday, February 21, with a presentation by Dr. Ashley E. Nickels, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Kent State University, and a Rutgers–Camden alumna. Dr. Nickels will present, “Power, Participation, and Protest in Flint, Michigan: Unpacking the Policy Paradox of … Continue reading Alumna Dr. Ashley E. Nickels to Present at CURE Seminar on Feb. 21…
CURE Seminar Continues on Nov. 15 with “Capital City: Gentrification and the Real Estate State”
Samuel Stein, a geography doctoral candidate at the City University of New York Graduate Center, will present at the November 15 Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) Seminar. Mr. Stein will present “Capital City: Gentrification and the Real Estate State.” This free event will take place at 12:15 p.m. in the Armitage Hall Faculty … Continue reading CURE Seminar Continues on Nov. 15 with “Capital City: Gentrification and the Real Estate State”…
CURE Seminar Series Continues Oct. 25
Sophie Collyer and Lily Bushman-Copp, both of Columbia University’s Population Research Center, will present at the October 25 Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) Seminar. Their presentation, “Spotlight on Forced Moves and Evictions in New York City,” will provide a background on the Poverty Tracker, a longitudinal study of poverty and well-being in New … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Continues Oct. 25…