Tag: Rutgers University

  • Diabetes workshops geared toward South Asian community

    Diabetes workshops geared toward South Asian community

    The Old Bridge Public Library will offer a five-part South Asian Wellness and Management Diabetes Education program that will provide a comprehensive guide for living with, and successfully managing, diabetes, particularly for those in the South Asian community. The sessions will run from 1-3 p.m. on Thursdays, April 27-May 25 at the Old Bridge Library, 1…

  • On Campus

    On Campus

    Taylor J. Gallagher of North Brunswick has been named to the dean’s list at Rutgers University’s School of Arts and Sciences for the Fall 2016 semester. Qualification for the Rutgers dean’s list requires a term GPA of 3.500 or better calculated every 12 credits earned with letter grades.

  • South Brunswick man named a ‘Loyal Son’ of Rutgers

    South Brunswick man named a ‘Loyal Son’ of Rutgers

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Roy H. Tanzman of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick is among seven Rutgers University alumni who have been designated Loyal Sons and Loyal Daughters by the Rutgers Alumni Association (RAA). The honorees will be inducted during a “scarlet-tie” affair to be held at Neilson Dining Hall on the Cook/Douglass Campus…

  • East Brunswick woman a ‘Loyal Daughter’ of Rutgers

    East Brunswick woman a ‘Loyal Daughter’ of Rutgers

    EAST BRUNSWICK – Joan A. DeBoer of East Brunswick is among seven Rutgers University alumni who have been designated Loyal Sons and Loyal Daughters by the Rutgers Alumni Association (RAA). The honorees will be inducted during a “scarlet-tie” affair to be held at Neilson Dining Hall on the Cook/Douglass Campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick,…

  • Rutgers opens clinic to address psychosis in young adults

    Rutgers opens clinic to address psychosis in young adults

    Psychotic illness affects approximately 100,000 young people nationwide, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. But until recently, New Jersey had no clinics to help teens or young adults within their first two years of exhibiting symptoms when intervention is likely to be most effective. Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) recently opened a…

  • Professor to discuss political life of Israeli prime minister

    Professor to discuss political life of Israeli prime minister

    Professor Pnina Lahav from the Boston University School of Law will speak about Golda Meir, Israel’s fourth prime minister and the only woman to hold that post, at a public talk based on her current book project at 7:30 p.m. on March 27 at the Douglass Student Center, Rutgers University campus, 100 George St., New…

  • Young filmmaker’s comedic film to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

    Young filmmaker’s comedic film to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

          By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK — A local resident’s short comedic film will be making its international debut at the Cannes Film Festival‘s Short Film Corner this May. “My film [is] a short comedy about two twin artists who make bad, man-hating art in the name of feminism. The film’s purpose…

  • Public lectures to discuss theology, zionism

    Public lectures to discuss theology, zionism

      Bildner Visiting Scholar Dr. Yakir Englander will deliver two public lectures at Rutgers University. On Feb. 28, his talk “Post-Holocaust Ultra-Orthodox Theology: A New Perspective” will throw new light on responses to the Holocaust within the ultra-Orthodox community, with a focus on the differences in reaction between men and women and between Hasidic and Lithuanian…

  • Promoted officers have extensive careers in law enforcement

    Promoted officers have extensive careers in law enforcement

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Three veteran Old Bridge police officers have been promoted to higher ranks. With their family by their sides, Acting Captain Joseph Mandola was sworn in to the official role as captain, Sgt. Scott Gumprecht was sworn in to the role of lieutenant and Patrolman Richard Tulko was sworn…