Dr. Sarah Koenig, assistant professor of American studies, was recently awarded the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), a grant that will help grow Ramapo’s digital humanities program. The grant is approximately $150,000, the largest awarded in the state of New Jersey. The money will be used to train and […]
On Campus
First-Generation Student Center hosts events promoting mental health
Newly recognized this year, Ramapo’s First-Generation Student Center has partnered with the First-Generation Counselor & Outreach Specialist in the Center for Counseling Services to support first-generation students during their academic journey. The partnership, while not new, is uncovering a new set of events to recognize first-gen students and their battles […]
The Healthy Love Party promotes sex positivity and dating safety
The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services, Health Promotion in the Center for Health and Counseling Services and the Office of Violence Prevention are teaming up to provide Ramapo students with the Healthy Love Party (HLP) program. The program offers students services to educate themselves on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), safer […]
Visiting poets Ross Gay and Steve Scafidi charm Ramapo audience
All 194 seats of the H-Wing Auditorium were filled last Thursday for visiting poets Ross Gay and Steve Scafidi. The Schomburg Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program and Readings at Ramapo teamed up to host the event. Gay read from his books, the poetry book “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude” and the essay […]
In Other News: Week of Feb. 21 on campus
Hollywood Murder Mystery night The College Programming Board (CPB) hosted a new special event, Hollywood Murder Mystery, on Friday. All students were able to get a front row seat to a murder mystery game-night edition. Joined by two comedians, Paul and Steve, the night provided students with a night full […]
Women of Color Collective honors end of Black History Month
The Women’s Center along with the Black Student Union (BSU), Organization of Latin Unity (OLU) and Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA) hosted their annual event, the Women of Color Collective Social on Tuesday. The event was an ode to the end of Black History Month and a kickstart event for […]
Diversity Convocation invites Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way to speak
Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way stood before the students and faculty of Ramapo College on Wednesday at the annual Diversity Convocation to celebrate the achievements of the diverse student population. Way outlined her life dedicated to public service and how she got started with her career. To welcome Way, Student Trustee […]
In Other News: BSU hosts Black History Month dinner
Ramapo’s Black Student Union (BSU) and Dining Services hosted a Black History Month dinner on Tuesday. The dinner was a celebration of Black history and culture and informed students on how the community celebrates Black History Month. This event was one of many hosted throughout Black History Month at Ramapo. […]
Linden Hall prepares for lengthy remodel
Located on the south side of campus behind Laurel Hall, Linden Hall has long since retired from its library duties and welcomes the age of change by being turned into new offices with services for students. Back in July 2023, the college received a $31.7 million grant from the New […]
Ramapo’s password reset creates challenges for students and staff
The Information Technology Services (ITS) department recently required a campus-wide password change, the effects of which continued to reverberate across campus for nearly a week afterward. An email from ITS popped into inboxes on Feb. 7 at approximately 11:45 a.m., requiring all to reset their password within a 24-hour window […]