On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Ramapo’s South Asian Club hosted their annual Dashain event. The event was held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Trustees Pavilion and helped introduce Hindu culture to the Ramapo community. The traditional Dashain holiday is a 15-day festival that celebrates the triumph of good […]
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Ramapo Honors program visits Nepal over spring break
Photo by Scott Yunker Ramapo College’s honors program launched its first-ever “alternative break” this March, sending 15 students abroad to Nepal for a week of sightseeing and service learning. The trip was cosponsored by the Center for Student Involvement and the Roukema Center for International Education, which provided funding and […]
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 […]