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2012–2013 Call for Proposals: Technologies Without Borders: Technologies Across Borders
The Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs announce the 2012–2013 call for proposals for Technologies Without Borders: Technologies Across Borders. The second year of the biennial theme will continue to explore global issues and challenges as they relate to technology. A new subtheme, Citizenship and Social Responsibility, will encourage units to examine how technology has the potential to affect, either positively or negatively, one's role as a socially responsible citizen. Completed proposal forms are due May 25. Learn more and submit here.
Parking Lot Closings on the Livingston Campus
Construction on the Green Lot and a portion of the Yellow Lot on the Livingston Campus, Rutgers–New Brunswick, began on May 15 to allow for the installation of new solar canopies. As a result these areas will be closed during the work.
Prepare for College This Summer
If your child is an ambitious and high-achieving student, he or she may apply to take up to two introductory-level courses at the New Brunswick regional campus this summer to prepare for the academic rigors of college, gain a competitive advantage, earn credits toward a university degree, or explore possible majors. Find a list of recommended courses, learn more, and apply here.
Macy's Savings Pass for Rutgers Employees
Macy's is providing All Day Savings Passes for Rutgers employees. The pass will allow you to choose one day between May 15 and June 14 when you can save 15 percent on purchases. Learn more and download the pass here.
Third Thursday Art Crawl: May 17, Camden
Experience the creative arts community in the Rutgers–Camden area every third Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. Beginning at the Stedman Gallery at the Fine Arts Building, Rutgers–Camden, the tour continues through several other participating venues in the historic Cooper Grant Neighborhood. Learn more here.
Free Admission to the Zimmerli on Art Museum Day: May 18, New Brunswick
The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers–New Brunswick, offers free admission for all its visitors on May 18 as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ Art Museum Day, coinciding with International Museum Day. The event at the Zimmerli also features a special scavenger hunt for children, as well as a free poster with the purchase of the catalog The Matsukata Collection of Ukiyo-E Prints: Masterpieces from the Tokyo National Museum in the Museum Store. Learn more here.
Duke Farms Grand Opening: May 19–20, Off Campus
Duke Farms is opening to the public with a grand opening celebration on May 19 and 20. The newly renovated property will feature nature walks, bike trails, educational programs, demonstrations, research aimed at conservation and sustainability, and numerous other attractions. Rutgers is a partner in its efforts, particularly in environmental and ecological studies conducted via the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers–New Brunswick. Learn more about the variety of grand opening events here. Some activities require registration.
Inquiry Circles in Action: May 21, New Brunswick
The Center for Literacy Development at the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers–New Brunswick, presents a professional development day with educational consultant Harvey “Smokey” Daniels on May 21 at 9 a.m. at the Douglass Campus Center, Rutgers–New Brunswick. Registration is required. Learn more here.
Dennis F. Benson, associate dean at the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers–New Brunswick, will retire on June 30, after 31 years of service to the university.
Frederick Curry has been appointed clinical associate professor in the Department of Dance in the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers–New Brunswick. Learn more about Professor Curry here.
Gwendolyn L. Harris has been appointed executive director of the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs, Rutgers–Camden. Learn more about Director Harris here.
Radha Jagannathan, associate professor at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers–New Brunswick, was promoted to professor. Learn more about Professor Jagannathan here.
John Joergensen, librarian in the Law Library at the School of Law–Camden, has been appointed director of the Law Library at the School of Law–Newark. He has also been named a professor in the School of Law–Newark. Learn more about Director Joergensen here.
Susan J. Schurman, acting dean of the School of Management and Labor Relations and dean of the University College Community, Rutgers–New Brunswick, has been appointed dean of the School of Management and Labor Relations. Learn more about Dean Schurman here.
Volunteer at Duke Farms
Duke Farms offers a variety of volunteer opportunities at their facilities in Hillsborough, NJ that provide participants with an opportunity to learn stewardship practices while helping to protect and preserve native flora and fauna. In particular, Duke Farms is one of three sites to host the Rutgers Environmental Stewards certification program through the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, which teaches land and water stewardship best practices, environmental public advocacy, and leadership. Learn more here.
M.A. Rafey Habib, professor in the Department of English at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden, has been selected as a Senior Fulbright Specialist Scholar. Over the next year he will be traveling for six weeks to the new University of al-Akhawayn in Morocco to help reconfigure that institution's English curriculum and its offerings in world literature.
Alexander V. Neimark, Professor II in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the School of Engineering, Rutgers–New Brunswick, was elected a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Learn more about Professor Neimark here.
Dario Pompili, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering, Rutgers–New Brunswick, has received a 2012 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Young Faculty Award. His research will focus on estimating fatigue and mental stress as well as associating them with the current and past activities/experiences of soldiers; assessing the adaptability of individuals and the team to high-stress environments; and inferring the overall physical fitness levels and team performance in critical missions. Learn more about Professor Pompili here.
Rutgers was awarded a Leveraging Excellence Award by the National Consortium for Continuous Improvement in Higher Education for developing the Excellence in Higher Education (EHE) model. Developed by Brent D. Ruben, executive director of Center for Organizational Development and Leadership and professor II at the School of Communication and Information, Rutgers–New Brunswick, the EHE model addresses the challenge of meaningfully integrating assessment, planning, and improvement efforts in colleges and universities. Learn more about Director Ruben here.
George C. Thomas III, Board of Governors Professor in the School of Law–Newark, has coauthored a new book titled Confessions of Guilt: From Torture to Miranda and Beyond. The book explores the continuing evolution of the law of interrogation. Learn more about Professor Thomas here and the book here.
Christopher C. Obropta, associate extension specialist in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers–New Brunswick, is the principal investigator of an award totaling $712,500. The project titled Cohansey Agriculture Assistance Program is being supported by the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection. Learn more about Christopher Obropta here.
Russell J. Kormann, clinical associate professor in the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, is the principal investigator of an award totaling $521,392. The project titled Natural Setting Therapeutic Management is being funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services. Learn more about Professor Kormann here.
Alex J. Plinio, instructor and cofounder of the Institute for Ethical Leadership in the Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick, is the principal investigator of an award totaling $450,000. The project titled Institute for Ethical Leadership is being supported by the Prudential Foundation. Learn more about Alex Plinio here.
Sandra C. Moroso, senior project coordinator in the Institute for Families in the School of Social Work, Rutgers–New Brunswick, is the principal investigator of an award totaling $182,269. The project titled LGBTQ Crime Victims Services Project is being supported by the Office for Victims of Crime of the U.S. Justice Department.
Did you know that a single bat can consume up to 3,000 mosquitoes every night? The Wildlife Resources Program, part of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers–New Brunswick, monitors bat populations in New Jersey. Help support their efforts to preserve bat species by reporting any active bat colonies on your property here.
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