Tag: Cornell University
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Lawrence school district hires new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction
The Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education has appointed a new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. Rajneet Goomer, who will earn an annual salary of $175,000, was appointed at the school board’s Aug. 31 meeting. She started work in her new post Sept. 19. Goomer replaces Andrew Zuckerman, who resigned last month to…
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East Brunswick resident named dean at Simmons College
Dr. Stephanie Berzin has been named dean of the College of Social Sciences, Policy and Practice at Simmons College in Boston. The appointment comes as Simmons College announced it will become Simmons University, effective Sept. 1. Berzin will work with faculty, students and the Simmons community to build the future of the College of Social Sciences,…
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Residents invited to take part in Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb. 17
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Middlesex County invite resident to take part in the “Great Backyard Bird Count” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the EARTH Center at Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick, rain or shine. Beginning birders and experts are encouraged to attend. Master Gardeners will offer guided…
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Edison graduates walk into their future
EDISON — A sea of green was followed by a sea of red as the Edison School District held graduation ceremonies for its two high schools. The ceremonies for 368 John P. Stevens High School graduates and 489 Edison High School graduates were held at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway on June 21. In…
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In the service
Air Force Capt. Dia A. Beshara has graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The 54-week pilot training program began with a six-week preflight phase of academics and physical training to prepare students for flight. The second phase, primary training, was conducted in the single-engine, turboprop T-6A Texan II. Primary training takes approximately…