Ramapo College has recently accepted a new draft of the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan outlines Ramapo's long-term goals and is revised every four to five years. The Strategic Plan for 2014-2018 is similar to previous plans, according to the administration, but focuses more on increasing the level of diversity […]
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Students All Abuzz About Beekeeping Club
This past August the beehive at Ramapo College produced about 15 pounds of surplus honey. The success of the hive has encouraged the students and faculty involved to take steps to form a beekeeping club here on campus. Ramapo first became involved with beekeeping when the northeastern chapter of the […]
Professor Discusses Events That Led to Armenian Genocide
Religion, conflict, war, genocide and politics were some of the topics discussed by Dr. George A. Bournoutian, senior professor of history at Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y., on Tuesday. The event was co-sponsored by the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the history club at Ramapo. The talk […]
Digital Program Reminds Students to Vote
There are two seats up for election this fall in New Jersey: the governor's seat and a spot in the United States Senate. The Ramapo community is gearing up for election season with initiatives to increase voter awareness and turn out this upcoming October and November. The Civic and Community […]
Real Men Calendar Showcases Ramapo Role Models
The first Real Men of Ramapo calendar was launched on Tuesday in hopes of redefining how the Ramapo community views masculinity. The calendar features students, faculty and staff members with qualities worthy of a “Real Man” title. “We wanted to define positive role models on campus and elevate them-building a […]
Group Lobbies for Repeal of County Blue Laws
#8220;Modernize Bergen County,” a small group in New Jersey, is petitioning for voters to put an end to the blue laws in Bergen County, an ordinance that closes most stores on Sundays. A blue law is a law designed to restrict or ban some or all Sunday shopping for religious […]
‘The Ramapo News’ Kicks Off 2013 Election Coverage
This fall, New Jersey will vote in two major elections: the Governor's race and the United States Special Senate Election. June's primary revealed incumbent Governor Chris Christie running under the Republican nomination, and State Senator from Middlesex County, Barbara Buono running under the Democratic nomination for the Governor's seat. In […]
Future Nurses to Partner with Cedar Grove School District
Ramapo undergraduate nursing students will have the opportunity to get community centered nursing experience from Ramapo's new partnership with the school district of Cedar Grove. Qualified junior and senior nursing majors will be working with Cedar Grove's elementary, middle and high school where they will be tasked with providing students […]
Ramapo Converts to Digital Television Service
Ramapo made the long anticipated switch from an analog to a digital cable service last week, but the transition has caused problems for students still using older tube-style televisions. In a letter to campus residents issued Sept. 6, a Ramapo official addressed recent concerns over the transition. Linda Diaz, director […]
Campus Construction On Way to Completion
Ramapo College has recently finished various renovations to the academic buildings, residence halls and outdoor areas and is currently undergoing renovations to the G-wing as well as the addition of the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence. In the past year, the College has successfully completed several construction initiatives, such as […]
