On Friday, February 26th, join the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) for a seminar called “‘Saving’ Coney Island: The Construction of Neighborhood Heritage.” Juan Rivero, a doctoral candidate at Rutgers’ Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, will be the guest speaker.The event will begin at 12:15 p.m. in the Armitage Hall Faculty Lounge. … Continue reading CURE Seminar to Discuss Coney Island on 2/26…
Tag: Urban Studies
Darnell Moore to Deliver Capstone Address for Black History Month on 2/23
February is Black History Month, and Dr. Keith Green, Associate Professor of English and Director of the Africana Studies program, has put together a full slate of activities that are inspired by a West African symbol called “Sankofa,” which translates to “go back and fetch it.” Correspondingly, this year’s Black History Month events at Rutgers–Camden … Continue reading Darnell Moore to Deliver Capstone Address for Black History Month on 2/23…
Spring 2016 CURE Seminar Series Begins 1/29
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will begin its Spring 2016 Seminar Series on Friday, January 29th, with a presentation by Dr. Carolyn Adams, Professor of Geography and Urban Studies at Temple University. Dr. Adams will discuss her recent book, From the Outside In: Suburban Elites, Third-Sector Organizations, and the Reshaping of Philadelphia. The event begins … Continue reading Spring 2016 CURE Seminar Series Begins 1/29…
Final CURE Seminar of Fall 2015 on 12/4
On December 4th, join the Center for Urban Research and Education for their final Fall 2015 seminar, “Why Don’t Housing Choice Voucher Recipients Live Near Better Schools?” Dr. Ingrid Gould Ellen of New York University will be the guest speaker.The event begins at 12:15 p.m. in the Armitage Hall Faculty Lounge. This event is free … Continue reading Final CURE Seminar of Fall 2015 on 12/4…
CURE Seminar Series Presents: Paul Scully, Building One America
We R Arts and Sciences: Prentiss Dantzler
“Rutgers is very supportive of [its] students,” Prentiss Dantzler says, mentioning that Rutgers faculty members have pushed him to publish his research, to teach, and to develop professionally.
CURE Hosts Camden Citywide Housing Vacancy Data Release Event
On Monday, December 8th, the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) in partnership with CamConnect, the Camden Community Development Association, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Community Development Studies and Education Department, hosted the “Camden Citywide Housing Vacancy Data Release” event. The vacancy data released at this event were gathered through a property … Continue reading CURE Hosts Camden Citywide Housing Vacancy Data Release Event…
We R Arts and Sciences: Rasheda Weaver
“It’s a mission of mine to make sure civic engagement becomes part of the culture here. I want to be part of the change.”
CURE and Digital Studies Center Film Series Continues 11/21
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) and the Digital Studies Center (DSC) will continue its film series, “Exploring Metropolitan and Urban Issues,” on Friday, November 21st, with a screening and discussion of the documentary Park Avenue: Money, Power, and the American Dream. In the film, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney presents his take on the … Continue reading CURE and Digital Studies Center Film Series Continues 11/21…
CURE Seminar Series Continues on 11/14
The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will host its next seminar on Friday, November 14th, with special guest Angel Rodriguez, Vice President of Community Economic Development for the Asociación Puertorriqueños En Marcha (APM). Mr. Rodriguez will present, “To, For, With…” which will address the following: Philadelphia is known for being a city of neighborhoods, neighborhoods with very … Continue reading CURE Seminar Series Continues on 11/14…