The International Student Organization (ISO) along with the Roukema Center hosted the Light the Night event on Friday, Nov. 15. This event is one of the many cultural events that ISO hosts in order to give students an opportunity to experience South Asian culture right here on campus. Light the […]
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Ramapo’s ISO hosts annual ‘Light the Night’ celebration
The International Student Organization (ISO) hosted the fifth annual “Light the Night,” their Diwali and Tihar celebration on Nov. 17. The celebration was full of lights, stunning traditional dance performances, singing, music and mouth-watering South Asian cuisine that all captured the essence of the festival. “This event celebrates my favorite […]
In Other News: Week of Nov. 8 on campus
Safer Sex Kiosk The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services partnered with the Wellness Is Now Peers to host a Safer Sex Kiosk in the Fishbowl on Nov. 9. The table was packed with resources, including dental dams, personal lubricant and an array of condoms designed for oral and penetrative sex. […]
Ramapo’s celebration of Diwali brings students together
Photo by Astrid Gamarra Diwali celebrations are a much looked-forward-to event at Ramapo, being one of the Center for Student Involvement’s biggest events of the year. The lunch event in Friends Hall mirrors the Indian celebrations of Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, which has been celebrated for […]
Ramapo hosts Diwali celebration ahead of festival
Photo by Erica Meline Autumn means something different for everyone. Some people think of horror movies and trick-or-treating, while others associate it with football and a big Thanksgiving feast. A few even see it merely as prep time for winter holidays. In South Asia, though, autumn is synonymous with Diwali. […]
Ramapo community gathers for Hindu festival of lights
Photo by Hope Patti More than 150 students and faculty from different backgrounds gathered in Trustees Pavilion on Wednesday to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights and share a meal that included a wide selection of Indian foods such as samosa, rice and dishes seasoned with masala. “This is […]
The Hindu Holiday of Diwali Comes to Ramapo
Photo by Hope Patti More than 100 students filled the Trustees Pavilion on Monday night for several hours of fun, food and culture as they celebrated the Hindu holiday of Diwali. The event, hosted by South Asians of Ramapo organization, was meant to teach attendees about the special Festival of […]