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June 12, 2013

Become an LGBTQA Liaison for the 2013–2014 Academic Year
The Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities, Rutgers–New Brunswick, invites faculty and staff members to become LGBTQA Liaisons. The liaison program is a partnership between faculty/staff and students, and is designed to strengthen and expand the support network for LGBTQ students on campus. In order to join the liaison program, volunteers must attend a Safe(R) Space training before attending a liaison meeting. For new liaisons, Safe(R) Space trainings will be required to join the liaison team. For current liaisons, optional Safe(R) Space trainings are being offered. Sign up for a Safe(R) Space training session here, or for a liaison meeting here.

June 5, 2013

Attend a Mindfulness Meditation Workshop This Summer
Counseling, ADAP and Psychiatry Services, Rutgers–New Brunswick, invites faculty and staff members to attend Mindfulness Meditation workshops this summer to reduce stress and become calmer. All are welcome and no previous experience is required. Please contact Joseph Hamer at jh937@echo.rutgers.edu with questions. Summer session information is as follows and no preregistration is necessary:

Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. in room 122a at the Busch Campus Center, Rutgers–New Brunswick
Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. in room 404 at the Rutgers Student Center, Rutgers–New Brunswick
Thursdays, noon to 1 p.m. in room E at the Douglass Campus Center, Rutgers–New Brunswick

There are no workshops during the weeks of August 26 or September 2.

Become an LGBTQA Liaison for the 2013–2014 Academic Year
The Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities, Rutgers–New Brunswick, invites faculty and staff members to become LGBTQA Liaisons. The liaison program is a partnership between faculty/staff and students, and is designed to strengthen and expand the support network for LGBTQ students on campus. In order to join the liaison program, volunteers must attend a Safe(R) Space training before attending a liaison meeting. For new liaisons, Safe(R) Space trainings will be required to join the liaison team. For current liaisons, optional Safe(R) Space trainings are being offered. Sign up for a Safe(R) Space training session here, or for a liaison meeting here.

May 15, 2013

You Can Make a Difference for a Cancer-Free Tomorrow
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, and the American Cancer Society are recruiting study participants who will help researchers understand a variety of factors that cause or prevent cancer. Participation in this study is simple and involves a 20-minute session to complete a survey, waist measurement, and a small blood sample. Enrollment criteria include: individuals between the age of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer and are willing to make a long-term commitment (survey every 2 to 3 years). An enrollment event will take place on May 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at RWJUH in New Brunswick. Please call 1-888-604-5888 with questions. Register and learn more here.

Vote Today for the Center for American Women in Politics
The Center for American Women in Politics (CAWP) at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers–New Brunswick, needs votes as it competes for the Looking@Democracy Prize sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council. Kelly Dittmar, assistant research professor at CAWP, has created a three-minute video inviting women to consider running for political office. Please watch, share, and vote for the video before 3 p.m. on May 16. View the video and vote here.

May 8, 2013

2013 Rutgers–Camden Reunion on the River
The Rutgers University Alumni Association presents the 2013 Rutgers–Camden reunion on May 11. This reunion is open to all schools and graduates. Alumni are encouraged to submit information via the Reunion Update Form for inclusion in the Reunion on the River 2013 Alumni Update booklet. Events include the Raptor Jubilee Dinner, All Alumni Scarlet R Traditional Dinner Buffet, and more. Register and view the full schedule of events here.

2013 Rutgers–New Brunswick Reunion Weekend
The Rutgers University Alumni Association presents the 2013 Rutgers–New Brunswick reunion on May 16 through May 19. This reunion is open to all schools and graduates with special tribute to alumni with class years ending in 3s and 8s. Events include the traditional parade down College Avenue, the Block Party Celebration and Lunch, museum and campus tours, and educational lectures. Register and view the full schedule of events here.

May 1, 2013

Third Annual Strike Out Hunger Campaign
Rutgers Against Hunger launches its third annual Strike Out Hunger campaign to collect nonperishable food items for local pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters through May 31. Please contact Kat Decker at kdecker@oldqueens.rutgers.edu with questions or learn more here.

April 24, 2013

Rutgers Day 2013
Grab your family, friends, and neighbors and join us at Rutgers Day on April 27 from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. on the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. Everyone is invited to explore, learn, and play at this free event with its hundreds of exciting activities. Visit the Rutgers Day website for the full schedule of programs. Read the Rutgers Day Blog to keep up-to-date with exciting plans and tips for the day. Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

April 17, 2013

Volunteer on Earth Day at Rutgers–Newark
Celebrate Earth Day at Rutgers–Newark by participating in a day of service on campus on April 22 and a day at the Greater Newark Conservancy's Urban Garden on April 24. Over the years, volunteers have created three sustainable gardens on campus, a native grasses garden, and installed a bird pond for over 100 types of birds that visit campus every year. Learn more here.

April 10, 2013

Something for Everyone at Reunion 2013
Rutgers University Alumni Association hosts its 2013 Reunion celebrations at Rutgers–Newark on April 12 and April 13, Rutgers–Camden on May 11, and Rutgers–New Brunswick from May 16 through May 19. Come out to Reunion and enjoy a variety of events with tradition, educational value, and family fun. View the full list of reunion activities on the three campuses here.

April 3, 2013

Faculty and Staff Spring Golf Scramble
The Rutgers University Golf Course on the Busch Campus, Rutgers–New Brunswick, hosts a faculty and staff spring golf scramble on April 25. Teams of four players will begin play with tee-times starting at noon. The entry fee per player is $35 and includes a greens fee, prizes, on-course events, raffle, and a light dinner after play is completed. For additional information and to register, please call the RU Pro Shop at 848-445-2637.

Rutgers Day 2013
Grab your family, friends, and neighbors and join us at Rutgers Day on April 27 from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. on the New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. Everyone is invited to explore, learn, and play at this free event with its hundreds of exciting activities. Visit the Rutgers Day website for the full schedule of programs. Read the Rutgers Day Blog to keep up-to-date with exciting plans and tips for the day. Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

March 27, 2013

Volunteers Are Needed for Citizenship Rutgers Event in Newark
Volunteers are needed for the Eagleton Program on Immigration and Democracy's Citizenship Rutgers free naturalization application assistance drive on April 6 at the Center for Law and Justice, Rutgers–Newark. Register as a volunteer to help legal permanent residents apply to become citizens of the United States. Volunteers will assist applicants through each step of the naturalization application. No experience is necessary, as training will be provided. To volunteer, please contact Andrea Huerta at 732-932-9384, ext. 280, or CR@eagleton.rutgers.edu. Learn more here.