Photo by Andrew Leight In recognition of World AIDS Day on Tuesday, a portion of the national AIDS quilt was brought to Friends Hall, a tapestry that features decorations and designs to honor those who have died from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Ramapo described the quilt in a press release […]
Author: ANDREW LEIGHT
Ramapo Receives EDUCAUSE iPASS Grant
Ramapo College was one of 24 recipients across the country this year to receive the EDUCAUSE iPASS Grant. Ramapo was the only institution of higher learning in New Jersey to receive it. The EDUCAUSE iPASS Grant is used to give institutions of higher education better retention rates and helps students […]
Ninth Discussion in SCOTUS Series Tackles Social Media
The ninth weekly meeting of Ramapo’s Supreme Court of the United States, also known as SCOTUS, discussion series centered on the Elonis v. United States case. As usual, the public forum, hosted by the LAWS Convening Group and the Civic and Community Engagement Center was held in the Alumni Lounges. […]
Oxfam Banquet Opens Students’ Eyes to Inequality
Photo by Hope Patti The Oxfam Hunger Banquet came back to Ramapo this Wednesday, as students tried their luck by selecting random cards that granted them a social status for the banquet. Each card also contained the name and story of a person in that class and in varying situations. […]
Women’s Center Coffee Talk Discusses Thanksgiving
Photo by Pauline Park On the second floor of the C-wing, the Ramapo Women’s Center holds their Coffee Talks. These discussions take place in a comfortable atmosphere where students lounge in chairs and debate current issues. This week’s topic was relevant, but has roots that date back to when the […]
SCOTUS Discussion Series Continues with Housing Discrimination
Photo by Hope Patti On Tuesday, Nov 17, the SCOTUS discussion series continued in an event focusing on housing discrimination. The discussion revolved around the Supreme Court case Texas Dept. of Housing Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities, and was led by political science professor Michael Unger. “At the heart of […]
Mu Sigma Upsilon Celebrates Mayan History
Photo by Nicole Williams This month, Ramapo and the rest of the country celebrate the many rich cultures and contributions of the indigenous people of the Americas during Native American History Month. Ramapo’s Mu Sigma Upsilon hosted an informative event last week on the history of the Mayans. The Mayan […]
SCOTUS Tackles Confederate Flag in Latest Discussion
Photo by Hope Patti This week’s meeting of Ramapo’s Supreme Court of the United States, also known as SCOTUS, discussion series centered on the 2015 Supreme Court case Walker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. As usual, the public forum hosted by the LAWS Convening Group and the […]
Coloring for a Cause Hits the Spot at Late Night
Photo by Pauline Park The annual Coloring for a Cause Late Night event, hosted by the Disney Club and the Tri Sigma sorority sisters, was a night to support children in need while enjoying treasured childhood favorites. Kid-friendly foodstuffs were served at the Trustees Pavilion and coloring pages featuring beloved […]
Ramapo Hosts 15th Annual Diversity Issues in Higher Education Conference
Photo by Hope Patti On Friday, Ramapo hosted its 15th annual Diversity Issues in Higher Education Conference. The event included many different panels and was, therefore, able to cover various issues regarding diversity and inclusiveness in college communities everywhere. The initial discussion presented different perspectives on higher education, access and equity. […]