Ramapo honored Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on Nov. 21 with a memorial service for victims whose lives were cut short by transphobia. The proceedings were heavily shadowed by the mass shooting at Club Q, a gay club in Colorado Springs, that occurred less than 24 hours before the service. […]
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We Care Program publicizes resources at open house
The Civic and Community Engagement Center’s (CCEC) We Care Program held its first open house of the year on Nov. 16, showcasing its resources for students in need. Dylan Heffernan, the assistant director for the We Care Program and Community Service, led the presentation alongside social work interns. The We […]
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week advocates for eliminating poverty
The Civic and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) celebrated Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW) at Ramapo Nov. 13-19. HHAW is a national event sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness, and it has been held the week before Thanksgiving since […]
Trunk or Treat connects campus to community
Ramapo’s tennis court parking lot was buzzing with excitement as clubs, campus organizations and Greek life got in the Halloween spirit for the seventh annual Trunk or Treat by dressing up and decking out their cars to hand out candy to local children. The event on Thursday was sponsored by […]
Students rally to eradicate sexual and domestic violence
Take Back the Night is an event held at Ramapo and other colleges every October to empower survivors and victims of sexual and domestic violence. The international movement and non-profit organization was formed in March of 1976 to take a stand against all forms of sexual, relationship, gender and domestic […]
Inauguration welcomes Cindy Jebb as fifth Ramapo president
Ramapo celebrated a historic first during an inauguration ceremony dedicated to its fifth president Cindy Jebb, the first woman to be president of Ramapo College. State legislators, delegates from 35 different colleges and universities, a state senator, a former colleague from West Point, previous Ramapo presidents and the West Point […]
SGA screens “The College Tour” episode spotlighting Ramapo
Months full of preparation, advertising and anticipation finally culminated on Thursday, Oct. 13 with “The College Tour” Screening Event, celebrating the release of Ramapo College’s episode of the TV show with trivia, prizes, snacks and sneak preview clips. The event, co-sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office […]
Ramapo’s growth relies on collective efforts to be better
After four summits of Ramapo’s Future Series, students, faculty and staff gathered to discuss the present campus climate and ways in which tools learned from past programs can be implemented at the college. The president’s staff led the event, Future of Ramapo: Readiness & Resolve, in the Alumni Lounges on […]
Ramapo combats violence during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Photo courtesy of Matthew Wikfors. The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) and President Cindy Jebb delivered the opening proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Monday, April 4 in the Grove. “Sexual violence is widespread and affects everyone in the community,” Jebb said. Survivors are often pressured into silence and Jebb […]
Ramapo relays love and funding to cancer survivors
Photo courtesy of Natalie Tsur. After months of planning and preparation, Ramapo’s American Cancer Society (ACS) successfully hosted their annual Relay for Life in the Bradley Center on Friday, April 1 — in-person for the first time since 2019. Over $11,000 was raised, all of which will be donated to […]