Beyond the ivory tower: Rutgers honors commitment to human rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, endorsed by the General Assembly of the United Nations right after World War II, sets a standard of basic human rights for national and international recognition and observance. It is said to be the most translated document in the world.
Rutgers’ yearlong program
recognizing the declaration's 60th anniversary brings scholars, politicians, activists, and artists from inside and
outside the Rutgers community together to explore, discuss, and learn.
“The commemoration provides a lens to reflect on
the very notion of rights, and the tensions between intention and
implementation,” said Joanne Regulska, dean of international programs.
Inside Focus
Q & A: Marianne Gaunt takes the library into the 21st century
Gaunt, who has been university librarian since 1997, has led great changes in libraries at Rutgers and across the nation.
Camden interim chancellor co-authors book about reproductive revolution
Margaret Marsh collaborated with her physician sister to pen a historical biography of 'fertility doctor' John Rock.
Rutgers counseling program provides help to foster families
The state-funded program offers training to graduate students and free counseling to families referred by DYFS.
University updates federal legislators on College Avenue greening
Senators, congressman helped secure aid for vision of a green, pedestrian-friendly campus.
Rutgers will partner with Barnes & Noble to open collegiate superstore in New Brunswick
University officials are working to ensure a seamless transition as Barnes & Noble assumes management of Rutgers bookstores November 3.
Rutgers Business School launches Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
The center's goal is to transform Newark into 24-hour hub for arts, dining, entertainment, and retail businesses.
Rutgers pitches in with Verizon Wireless to help domestic violence victims
Donated cell phones can fund domestic violence programs, go toward scholarship, or act as a lifeline for victims of violence.
Event Highlights
Preparing for Rutgers Day; prominent writers visit Rutgers' campuses; one-third of the Fugees returns to Rutgers, and much more.
Staff Spotlight
Esther Reed, a rabbi and associate director of Rutgers Hillel, seeks to create a welcoming environment for the 5,000 Jewish students at Rutgers, which has the fourth largest Jewish population on a United States campus.
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First-year students guard their right to vote by studying rigged elections
Byrne Seminar – "How to Steal an Election" – explores the history of electoral fraud in the United States, from the Jim Crow era through the 21st-century. Full Story
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