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Prosecutor for NYC financial crimes speaks at Rutgers, gives his career advice

Clark Abrams, the chief of the Money Laundering and Financial Investigations Unit for the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor of the City of New York, spoke to students about his time at Rutgers, his career experiences and his advice for students looking to work in law enforcement. Dec 3 2018

Rutgers showcases the multidimensional aspects of femininity in "The Vagina Monologues"

The Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) at Rutgers sponsored the first of three performances of playwright and activist Eve Ensler’s internationally award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues,” last night at the Livingston Student Center — honoring the millions of women affected by violence every year, according to the VPVA website.Apr 23 2018

RUSA passes resolution opposing rollback of net neutrality

Rutgers student government votes to support renewable energy campaign

Rutgers receives $1.95 million grant to establish a defense intelligence program

Amid rising concerns over free speech, Rutgers president addresses student body

On Thursday evening the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) invited University President Robert L. Barchi to speak with students, addressing a wide array of issues regarding academic freedom rights of faculty and the reported offshore investments by the University. Nov 20 2017

Controversy around NYC bridge takes center stage at Eagleton lecture

More than 50,000 people have signed an ongoing petition to return the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to its original name: the Tappan Zee Bridge. Amid the recent pushback by New Yorkers regarding the New York State Legislature’s decision to designate the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement as the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Rutgers Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Senior Scholar at the Center on the American Governor Saladin Ambar, took a sympathetic but unromanticized look at the legacy of the 52nd Governor of New York.Nov 16 2017

Rutgers lecture focuses on role of tea trade in Chinese-Tibetan relations

Rutgers student assembly endorses the DREAM act

At Rutgers University, the current status of approximately 400 students is up in the air after the White House announced in September of this year that it will rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, according to a recent report published by the Rutgers University Student Assembly. Nov 13 2017

RUSA town hall takes a critical look at the line between free speech and hate speech

RUSA proposes free menstrual hygiene program on campus

Eagleton Institute leads workshop on ending the opioid epidemic

On the morning of Oct. 27, one day after President Donald J. Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency, the Eagleton Institute of Politics hosted a timely workshop about multidisciplinary approaches to combating opioid abuse. The event, entitled “Opioid Abuse: Searching for Solutions in Science and Politics,” was part of the Eagleton Science and Politics Workshop series and was open to current Rutgers graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty. About 50 people from a wide array of academic and professional disciplines were in attendance. The discussion was moderated by John Weingart, associate director of Eagleton, and featured four distinguished panelists: New Jersey State Sen.Oct 30 2017

RUSA approves allocation of $130K to student organizations for special events

At the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) meeting last Thursday, members passed a resolution honoring Laura Luciano, former assistant director of the Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) in New Brunswick. The legislation, entitled “Resolution for RUSA to Thank Laura Luciano for Outstanding Service to the Rutgers—New Brunswick Community,” was sponsored by the Health and Wellness committee and presented by Rita Portenti, the Sexual Violence Education Department director, and Jessica Resnick, a Livingston senator. Luciano, who has worked at VPVA in New Brunswick since 2001, is now leaving to start a VPVA office at Rutgers—Camden, said Resnick, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, as she began the presentation. Luciano began work in the anti-sexual violence field as a student activist during her years as an undergraduate at Rutgers, according to the VPVA website. She became a program coordinator for VPVA in 2001 and assumed the role of assistant director in 2007, according to the website. “She had a huge role here for 16 years, working to prevent sexual violence on this campus and really advocating for survivors here," Resnick said.Oct 23 2017

RUSA votes on which student organization will lead Meal Swipes for Charity this year

During the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) general body meeting last Thursday, the assembly hosted guest speaker Don Heilman, the director of Student Legal Services (SLS), and voted to support the Youth Empowerment Club during the University-wide Meal Swipes for Charity campaign. Toward the end of their meeting, RUSA held the selection process to chose a student charity organization to administer the Meal Swipes for Charity campaign. “The Meal Swipes for Charity (campaign) is an opportunity for students to donate unused guest swipes to a charitable organization,” said Dan Chulak, University Affairs Committee chairman of RUSA and a School of Environmental and Biological Sciences senior. Chulak told the assembly that his committee received eight applications this year, and the committee then decided on three organizations believed to have the potential to raise the most money.Oct 17 2017

Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote in the N.J. elections — Here is what you need to know

Tomorrow is the final day to register to vote in the upcoming New Jersey elections on Tuesday, Nov.Oct 16 2017

Lecture at Rutgers explores America's roots as part of #RUAllyship month

Just a day after Columbus Day, when Americans found themselves embroiled in a debate about which historical figures to memorialize, guest lecturer Dr. Hakim Williams of Gettysburg College spoke to about 40 students, staff and faculty members to share some food for thought about the indigenous suffering upon which American hegemony is built. On Tuesday evening in the Academic Building on the College Avenue campus, the Rutgers Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities (SJE) invited Williams to present a talk entitled “International Solidarity: A Journey of Self, Nation and Earth.” “Since the personal and the political often have a sort of dialectical relationship ... I will enter this talk there and meander it to my conclusion,” Williams said as he began his presentation. His speech was a self-proclaimed admixture of autobiography, translational identity formation, immigration, American liberation and internationalism.Oct 13 2017

Rutgers holds candlelight vigil for survivors of domestic violence

On the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 10, the College Avenue campus was illuminated in purple. Purple luminaria bags lined the sidewalks and a congregation of about 30 students gathered at the Brower Commons Steps for an annual candlelight vigil for survivors of dating and domestic violence. The Rutgers Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) started the vigil in 2013.Oct 12 2017

The VPVA will 'Turn the Campus Purple' this week in lead-up to Joe Biden's appearance

RUSA swore in 25 newly-elected representatives at this week's meeting

During its general body meeting last Thursday, the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) swore in 25 newly-elected representatives and passed new legislation to co-sponsor an upcoming sustainability symposium at the University. The meeting began with a discussion by Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Dr. Felicia McGinty. As McGinty was welcomed to the stage by Evan Covello, RUSA president and an Edward J.Oct 9 2017

1st ever Mental Health Town Hall brings together speakers from all sectors of the University

Local organization holds Coffee, Cake and True Islam event at Panera on College Avenue

Rutgers decorates hundreds of shirts with messages of support for domestic violence victims

Over 500 brightly colored, uniquely-designed shirts streamed across Voorhees Mall on the College Avenue campus for the Rutgers University Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance's (VPVA) annual Clothesline Project. The event took place Thursday from 9 a.m.Sep 18 2017

Clothesline Project will turn Voorhees Mall into display of solidarity for domestic violence victims

RUSA focuses 1st meeting on sexual violence prevention and alcohol safety

RUSA plans to meet with N.J. legislators following productive summer

After a productive summer, Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) leaders are looking forward to pursuing a broad array of initiatives to improve the student experience. “We’ve had a very good summer in terms of things we’ve been able to get done,” said RUSA President and Edward J.Sep 5 2017

At end of year celebration, Rutgers salsa club brings together live music, dancing, food

On Monday night, the College Avenue Gymnasium was transformed into a salsa party open to friends and family featuring live music, dancing, catered dinner and showcase performances for the Rutgers Salsa Club’s 17th annual end of year celebration, "RU Salsa Project." “Rutgers’ Salsa (Club’s) Annual '(RU) Salsa Project' is an end-of-the-year event where our club members have the opportunity to showcase the choreography and dancing skills they have been working on all year,” said Janisha Rodriguez, the secretary of the club and a Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy junior. Tickets were $7 at the door for Rutgers students, and doors opened at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the "RU Salsa Project" opened with a 15-minute introductory class for guests who were new to salsa dancing. At around 8 p.m., the floor opened for social dancing. The event was open to students and non-Rutgers guests, especially families and friends of those performing, Rodriguez said.Apr 26 2017

Rutgers alumnus launches mosquito prevention franchise in New Jersey

A current graduate student in the Rutgers Business School in Newark, Timothy Sorrentino, and his wife, Kristen, launched their first franchise of the national Mosquito Joe corporation yesterday. Mosquito Joe, a national corporation based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, provides mosquito and other bug control solutions for residential and commercial properties in 28 states, according to the company website. The focus of Sorrentino’s franchise will be in South Jersey, servicing Washington Township, Sicklerville, Gloucester Township, Pitman, Deptford, West Deptford and Wenonah. “It has been a rollercoaster,” Sorrentino said of kickstarting the franchise. Sorrentino, who is enrolled in the master’s program for supply chain management, said that he previously attended Villanova University before coming to the Business School at Rutgers—Newark. “Someone I met (at Villanova) who was also in the army with me, was looking into investing and opening a franchise for Mosquito Joe,” he said. Interested, Sorrentino contacted the company and began the vetting process to open his own franchise in New Jersey. “So my wife and I decided to take the plunge and give this a shot," he said. As part of the process, Sorrentino and his wife attended a week of training at the company headquarters in Virginia Beach, which included the financial aspect of running a small business, as well as learning about the technical services of spraying for mosquitoes, ticks and fleas, Sorrentino said. “I also started setting my targets in place for a customer base, obtaining all the equipment—the truck, the sprayers, getting a good financial plan and a good marketing plan,” he said. He started implementing the marketing plan about six weeks ago in anticipation of opening day, he said. Sorrentino’s franchise will be one of five franchises in New Jersey, according to the company website.Apr 18 2017

Deep Treble pays homage to graduating seniors at annual Spring Concert

Co-ed a capella group Deep Treble held its annual spring concert in Van Dyck Hall to end the school year and celebrate their graduating members last Friday at 8 p.m. The event was open to students and the public, and about 75 people were in attendance. Founded in 1998, the student-run group has released five albums, including their recent 2016 album entitled, "41 Jones: The Basement Sessions." The event was hosted by Erica Lazarow, a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore, and Marquis Reece, a School of Arts and Sciences senior. There were 15 student performers in total — the concert lasted for about two hours, opening with a performance of Florence + the Machine’s “Dog Days Are Over.” This spring concert featured an eclectic mix of compositions of new and classic songs from across multiple genres — from Hall and Oates’ “Rich Girl” to “Sweater Weather” from the artist The Neighbourhood.Apr 12 2017

Recently retired Rutgers professor gives lecture on ethics of war

On Tuesday, James T. Johnson, a recently retired Rutgers professor, spoke at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York, at a conference about the concept of war and different historical and contemporary positions on military action and nonviolence. The conference, entitled “To Kill or Not to Kill: Just War or Nonviolence?” explored the historical and modern day context of just war, social justice and the future of peacebuilding, according to a University press release. The event was free and open to the public and about 200 audience members were in attendance. In 2001, the late Margaret F.Apr 6 2017

Rutgers campus organization raises thousands of dollars for sustainable development overseas

The Rutgers chapter of Thaakat, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable development at locations in Pakistan, Sierra Leone and Ghana, works on campus to raise money for overseas communities.Mar 31 2017

Latin Images provides living-learning community for individuals of all majors

Established in 1977, the Latin Images Living-Learning Community, one of many learning communities on campus, provides an opportunity for all students to immerse themselves in Latin American history and culture through academic, social and cultural activities. “I saw Latin Images as an opportunity to explore more of my family's own history, along with the history, beliefs and traditions of fellow peers, who all had their own unique upbringings,” said Darlene Noristz, a member of the community and a Rutgers School of Nursing sophomore.Mar 22 2017

New campus organization counters stigma surrounding substance abuse recovery

Eating Disorder Awareness Symposium at Rutgers focuses on 'wellness over weight'

On Wednesday afternoon, the Rutgers Nutrition Club and the Rutgers Eating Disorder Organization hosted an Eating Disorder Awareness Symposium. Present at the event were three guest speakers along with representatives from Rutgers Student Health, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and GenPsych Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facility. The event was held from 2 to 5 p.m.Mar 3 2017

Rutgers ONE campaign encourages legislative action on local, national levels

Since 2007, the Rutgers chapter of the ONE Campaign has actively been working to combat poverty and disease by using grassroots tactics to garner support for important legislation. The ONE Campaign is a national organization based in Washington D.C.Feb 24 2017

Students perform in Chinese New Year Gala after 5 months of preparation

The Rutgers Chinese Students and Scholars Association (RCSSA) celebrated the Chinese New Year on Sunday with a performance at the Nicholas Music Center on Douglass campus. The theater was packed with students and community members alike looking to enjoy a night of traditional Chinese dance, martial arts and modern music. It also included a fashion show featuring both old and contemporary styles, as well as performances by the Central New Jersey School of Ballet, Rutgers’ K-pop Dance Cover Club called HARU and Casual Harmony, a Rutgers a capella group. Dr. Amp, a band formed by Rutgers students, also performed a mix of popular Chinese and American music. The event was co-sponsored by the RCSSA) and the Confucius Institute of Rutgers University. “The Spring Festival is the most important holiday in China,” said Pan Pan, a student at the Graduate School—New Brunswick and part-time lecturer in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. Because the holiday is based on the lunar calendar, there is no exact date, but it usually falls between late January and February. “It’s the beginning of the new year, and everybody, wherever they are, they all come back to their home to have dinner with their family and to celebrate this festival with their family members,” she said.Feb 14 2017

On-campus book club encourages students to expand literary horizons

'21st Century Cures Act' allocates funding to Rutgers Cancer Institute

On Dec. 13, former President Barack Obama signed the "21st Century Cures Act" into law — his last public bill signing in office. The law passed through the 114th Congress with major bipartisan support, with the House voting 392-26 and the Senate voting 94-5 to pass the bill. New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone (D-6) served as lead House Democratic negotiator for this legislation.Jan 30 2017

Rutgers recognized as "globally esteemed" institution by New Jersey State Senate

In December, the New Jersey Senate presented Rutgers with a resolution saluting the University as a “globally esteemed educational institution in the Garden State.” Written by Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-3) and Rutgers alumnus and Sen.Jan 18 2017

Rutgers provides helpline for veterans in need of support

Rutgers Student Doesn't Let Muscular Dystrophy Keep Him From His Studies