Tag: Rutgers University
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Two candidates will vie for the Ward 2 one-year unexpired term on the Old Bridge Township Council
OLD BRIDGE – Two candidates will vie for the Ward 2 one-year unexpired term on the Old Bridge Township Council for the election in November. Councilwoman Mary Sohor, a Republican, vacated her Ward 2 seat, which expires on Dec. 31, 2021, after she was sworn in for the council-at-large seat in November 2019. The Old…
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East Brunswick Library, Saint Peter’s University Hospital collaborate on ‘Lunch ‘n’ Learn’ program series
The East Brunswick Public Library is teaming up with Saint Peter’s University Hospital for a three-part virtual “Lunch ‘N’ Learn” program series, to be held at noon on Oct. 23, Nov. 6 and Dec. 18. Attendees will be able to watch medical presentations on the Zoom platform. This series focuses on gastrointestinal diseases. The first…
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National Museum of Mathematics appoints local resident as distinguished visiting professor
The National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) appointed of Rutgers University math professor and MoMath’s dean of Academic Content, Dr. Alex Kontorovich, as MoMath’s distinguished visiting professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics beginning Sept. 1. During his one-year appointment, Kontorovich will present public programs, “Fall into History,” tracing mathematical ideas over time, and “Spring into Sound,”…
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Edison teen creates food pantries to help those in need make healthier choices
EDISON – Ever since she was young, Sneha Deb was drawn to helping those in need. So selecting a focus for her Girl Scout Gold Award project as a member of Girl Scout Troop 80752 of Edison and Metuchen came with ease. “I immediately knew I wanted to help the less fortunate,” she said. Deb,…
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New Jersey Film Festival will present more than 40 films virtually
The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, will celebrate the 39th anniversary of the New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2020. The Fall Festival was scheduled to take place at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, but because of COVID19 the university will not be having…
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Equine Science Center to offer series of webinars
The Equine Science Center will begin its Fall 2020 Webinar Series on Aug. 13. Every other Thursday at 7 p.m., through the the first week of November, the Equine Science Center will host a series of webinars on various equine related topics. Presentations will be given by Rutgers University Extension specialists and professors, as well…
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LOOSE ENDS 7/31: Shin-Yi Lin, Eagleton Institute Fellow
By Pam Hersh A few weeks ago, I had the honor of Zooming into a Rutgers University graduation that featured only four graduates, all accomplished scientists who completed the inaugural year of the Rutgers University Eagleton Institute’s Science and Politics Fellowship Program. These scientists took their research, formulas, and analytical, organizational and communications skills into…
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Rutgers announces interim director for Zimmerli Art Museum
Donna Gustafson has been appointed interim director of the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University. Gustafson, whose tenure as interim director began June 26, also continues to serve as the museum’s curator of American art and Mellon director for academic programs. Her most recent exhibition, Angela Davis—Seize the Time, co-curated with Gerry Beegan, associate professor of…
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Zimmerli invites public to explore collection on eMuseum
The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University has launched eMuseum, providing online visitors access to search more than 7,000 images of artwork in the institution’s collection. Text information for some 18,000 additional works is also available. Museum staff continue to upload images weekly to increase access for visitors. Online visitors may search the collection via the “Collection” tab on…