The Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center is a relatively new addition to Ramapo’s campus. Few would suspect such a monumental step forward, for the field of IGG is tucked away on the first floor of the Learning Commons. The center is the first of its kind “to offer case work, […]
Author: Rebecca Gathercole
Ramapo proceeds with silent march and vigil for Black Solidarity Week
Black Solidarity Week continued on Monday with the Silent March and Vigil, following Sunday’s clean-up at the Hopper Slave Cemetery. This week is hosted annually on Black Solidarity Day by the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance (EDIC). Escorted by Public Safety officers […]
Emotional support animals are growing in number at Ramapo
It may seem like emotional support animals (ESAs) have popped up out of nowhere in the past few years. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the heightened mental health crisis that emerged with it, ESAs have served to help ward off loneliness and reduce stress, according to a 2021 study. There […]
Students and staff prepare for ‘Ride the Cyclone’ to take the stage
Musical productions come about once every few years at Ramapo, so when they do, the theater department goes all in. That’s certainly the case for their upcoming musical, “Ride the Cyclone,” with nearly all of the department’s faculty, students and staff involved and a slew of guest artists joining to […]
What you missed: Week of Oct. 18 round-up
A lot has happened in the world over the past week. Let’s catch up on the major news headlines: Access to Reproductive Healthcare Resources Expanded in New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill on Tuesday that establishes a new website that will offer New Jersey residents nonstop access […]
Field hockey takes loss against SUNY Cortland
Ramapo’s field hockey team registered another loss on Saturday in a non-conference game against #14 SUNY Cortland, 3-0. They now have a 3-11 record for the season and remain 0-3 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Junior goalkeeper Michelle Kukan played for the majority of the game. Despite allowing […]
Student panelists debate campus activism and engagement
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the rampant political turmoil of the past few years, University of Arizona (UA) professor and Ramapo alum Ted McLoof believes that a culture of healthy debate has greatly suffered. That’s why he began the UA Debate Series, where he currently serves as the executive director. […]
Women’s tennis collects two more wins
The Ramapo women’s tennis team extended their winning streak this past week with two wins at home against John Jay College and Brooklyn College. The team now sits at 4-0 on the season. Last Wednesday, the Roadrunners dominated in a 9-0 against John Jay College. They started off strong by […]
Field hockey takes two fighting losses against Stockton and Kean
Ramapo’s field hockey team registered two more losses this past week against Stockton University and #13 Kean University. They now have a 3-10 record on the season and are 0-3 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). The Roadrunners fell to Stockton 3-1 in a home game on Saturday. Junior […]
The Gross Center invites Ann Hagedorn to speak about new book
This week, the Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies hosted its first scholarly symposium in partnership with the Jewish Studies program at Purdue University. Titled CONTACT: The Movement and Meeting of Jewish People and Artifacts across Cold-War Boundaries, the symposium showcased the work of over 15 domestic and international […]