The clear sky and crisp breeze made last Thursday the perfect day for the Native American Heritage Month Opening Proclamation. Chief Equity and Diversity Officer Nicole Morgan Agard began the ceremony with a speech dedicated to the Ramapo Munsee Lenape Nation and Ramapo’s first-generation students. During her speech, Agard requested […]
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Ramapo kicks off Latinx Heritage Month with opening proclamation
The Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month celebration is in full swing on Ramapo’s campus thanks to the Opening Proclamation held in the Pavilion on Monday. Hosted by the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Compliance (EDIC), the event featured speakers from all over campus along with a lively performance from Calpulli Mexican […]
EOF and AAPI students, faculty and staff honored in April
This April marks New Jersey’s second celebration of Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Appreciation Month. After Gov. Phil Murphy signed Assembly Joint Resolution No. 204, it was deemed that April throughout New Jersey would be a time “to recognize the critical role that EOF plays in ensuring the meaningful access to […]
Ramapo fills Women’s HERstory Month with stories of strength
Women’s History Month began on March 1, and Ramapo kicked off its celebration with the opening proclamation on Thursday for Women’s HERstory Month. The month is commonly referred to such, which is fitting because this year’s national theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” “This month, throughout the entire […]
Ramapo commences Latinx Heritage Month
President Cindy Jebb and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance (EDIC) held the opening proclamation for Latinx Heritage Month on Sept. 19 at the Arch. The month officially lasts from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. “It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to the kickoff of […]
Ramapo commits to pushing female empowerment and making Herstory
Photo courtesy of Ramapo College Office of Marketing & Communications. The Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services gathered students, faculty and staff in Friends Hall on Feb. 28 for the opening proclamation of Women’s Herstory Month. Through this event, Ramapo College integrated the meaning behind the month into campus culture and […]
Ramapo opens Black History Month with heartfelt speeches
Photo courtesy of Ramapo College. Black History Month is one of the most important traditions held in American history. Celebrated every February, it is a time to acknowledge the stories, history and the many accomplishments the Black community has achieved. On Feb. 3, Ramapo College officially welcomed the month with an […]