Ramapo College is using trailers to house classes as construction in the G and E wings continues this semester. The trailers or “modular classroom” sit near the H-Wing auditorium and the Mackin and Bishoff parking lots. The trailers house several classrooms, faculty offices, and labs. Students know they have class […]
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Self-proclaimed ‘Nerd’ Welcomes Freshman Class
Every fall, Opening Convocation welcomes students to the beginning of a new academic year with the author of the book they read over the summer, giving students the opportunity to connect with the summer reading assignment on a deeper level. The book is also analyzed in the freshmen’s First […]
Ramapo Recognized for Excellence in Community
After being named a best-value public college by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance last year, Ramapo College has now been recognized by CollegesofDistinction.com for well-rounded, student-focused education and has also been given a nod for excellence in the TIPS alcohol training program. On CollegesofDistinction.com, Ramapo ranks alongside three other New Jersey […]
Author Benjamin Nugent Speaks at Convocation
The entire freshman class, along with faculty and some upperclassmen, gathered in the Bradley Center to hear Benjamin Nugent speak about his book, "American Nerd: The Story of my People" for Opening Convocation on Sept. 12. Every fall, Opening Convocation welcomes students to the beginning of a new academic year […]
New Co-curricular Transcript Helps Students Track Activity
Ramapo students are now being offered the opportunity to create an online profile using OrgSync and build a co-curricular transcript (CCT) showing what they have been involved in on campus. OrgSync is the Web site where all organizations and clubs on campus can communicate with one another. The co-curricular transcript […]
Ramapo Students Underwhelmed by Prospect of New iPhone 5
The highly anticipated sixth iteration of the iPhone was announced on Sept. 12 to predictable fanfare and is scheduled to be released tomorrow, Sept. 21. The new phone is lighter and thinner than the 4S and has a larger screen and many new features. A record two million people pre-ordered […]
Some Classes Relocated to Trailers in Mackin, Bischoff Lots
Ramapo College is using trailers to house classes as construction in the G and E wings continues this semester. The trailers or “modular classroom” sit near the H-Wing auditorium and the Mackin and Bishoff parking lots. The trailers house several classrooms, faculty offices, and labs. Students know they have […]
Cattino, O’Toole Win SGA Election against Write-Ins
For the past three weeks, Student Government Association election candidates have been petitioning and campaigning, and on Friday, the winners were declared. For President and Vice President, sophomore Kevin Cottino and junior Caitlin O'Toole won, earning 258 votes. "I want to try to make Ramapo the best it possibly could, […]
Four-Legged Friends Come Out for Wag-A-Thon
Roaming around campus on Saturday, among students, were some furry four-legged creatures, as part of the College's first-ever Wag-A-Thon. Senior Megan McHugh devised the event for her Communication Arts major project class, taught by Professor of Communications Pat Keeton, and planned it for three months. After fellow professor Christina […]
Kappa Sigma Shaves Heads for Cancer Fundraiser
The Kappa Sigma Fraternity hosted a fundraiser last week, Buzz Away Cancer, for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For every $40 raised, a brother shaved his head for the cause. In all, 30 brothers participated, raising over $3,000 and meeting their goal. Theta Phi ALpha supported the brothers’ third annual […]
