Tag: Rutgers University
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Former Metuchen borough attorney remembered as pioneer during Civil Rights era
METUCHEN – During his time in Metuchen – 16 years as borough attorney – Martin Alan Spritzer defended the right for a moment of silence at government meetings and brought the community together during the Civil Rights era. With a bit of irony, Mayor Jonathan Busch and the Borough Council held a moment of silence…
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North Brunswick to address mental health issues, suicide rates in children
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick Township may consider forming an advisory board to address the high suicide rate among children. A proclamation for mental health awareness was read during the Sept. 16 Township Council meeting. It calls for an end to stigma, fear and discrimination against those who are dealing with depression, anxiety and addiction.…
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Von Thun’s corn maze shaped for Rutgers and Princeton
The 6-acre cornfield at Von Thun’s Country Farm Market in South Brunswick has a different, fun theme carved into it each year. The 2019 maze theme celebrates the 150th anniversary of college football and the two teams who started this American tradition, Rutgers and Princeton universities. The maze takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes to…
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NEW leadership program proves transformative for Middlesex County College students
Four Middlesex County College (MCC) students were part of a cadre of female scholars who spent a week at Rutgers University immersed in leadership development. The program, called NEW Leadership, is held annually in June. It is run by the Center for American Women in Politics, a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at…
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North Brunswick veteran chosen to support New Jersey Golf Foundation
The New Jersey PGA Section (NJPGA) and its charitable arm, the New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), in conjunction with PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, has named U.S. Army veteran Jose Sagal of North Brunswick, a PGA WORKS Fellow. Sagal’s primary responsibilities will be to support the foundation’s full lineup…
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Into the Light 5K focuses on suicide prevention
Into the Light will hold its second 5K Walk/Run on May 4 at Rutgers University, Cook Campus, 50 Biel Road, New Brunswick, to raise funds and increase awareness for suicide prevention. On-site registration begins at 4 p.m. with the Run/Walk kicking off at 4:30 p.m. New York radio host and mental health advocate Mark Farrell…
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Prestigious professor from North Brunswick to be inducted as Loyal Son of Rutgers
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Learn something new every day. Keep dreaming your dreams. And stay in contact once you graduate. Steven A. Miller’s advice to/request of his graduates from the School of Communication & Information (SC&I) at Rutgers University may seem simple, yet has a profound effect on not only the thousands of students he has…
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Monroe man named Loyal Son of Rutgers
John J. Healey, PhD, of Monroe, has been selected by the Rutgers Alumni Association (RAA) as a recipient of its prestigious Loyal Son of Rutgers award for 2019. A 60-year tradition, the Loyal Sons & Daughters of Rutgers are comprised of individuals who have made a meaningful and long-standing contribution to the betterment of Rutgers…
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New Edison school safety director has law enforcement/military background
EDISON – Edison Township Public Schools now have a director of school safety and security. Interim Schools Superintendent Paul Saxton introduced Patrick Kissane at a Board of Education (BOE) Caucus Meeting on Jan. 23. Kissane will lead and oversee the safety and security of the 16,600 students and 2,100 staff members in 20 buildings…