The First-Generation Student Center hosted a welcome-back event, bringing students, faculty and staff together for an afternoon of connection and creativity. Attendees enjoyed empanadas and engaged in arts and crafts, including coloring pages, while reconnecting after the break. “It was a nice event. The empanadas were super good! I had […]
In Other News
Social work club hosts bake sale in support of Hispanic Heritage
Ramapo’s Social Work Club hosted a bake sale that took place on Thursday, Nov. 14 on the second floor of the Student Center. The bake sale was in support of Hispanic heritage and invited students to experience Hispanic culture through food. The bake sale featured tasty desserts such as tres […]
In Other News: Week of Nov. 6 on campus
Wellness room open house encourages students to de-stress Ramapo’s Wellness Room hosted a welcoming and relaxing open house on Thursday, Nov. 7. Hosted by the Wellness Is Now Peer Educators, visitors were able to get an idea of what to expect after booking an appointment, as well as being encouraged […]
‘Breakfast of Champions’ honors first generation students’ accomplishments
The First-Generation Student Center celebrated First-Generation College Day on Nov. 8 through their event First-Gen Fuel: Breakfast of Champions. This event brought together the Ramapo community to honor the accomplishments of first-gen students. This event is held annually to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 by […]
Wellness room open house encourages students to de-stress
Ramapo’s Wellness Room hosted a welcoming and relaxing open house on Thursday, Nov. 7. Hosted by the Wellness Is Now Peer Educators, visitors were able to get an idea of what to expect after booking an appointment, as well as being encouraged to use the space. The Wellness Room, in […]
Office of Violence Preventions spreads awareness with bracelet event
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted a bracelet making event in their office located in C-216. Students at the event were given the option to make their own bracelet or contribute a bracelet for the speakers featured for the office’s upcoming Take Back the Night […]
International Student Organization hosts an international food night
The International Student Organization (ISO) and Dining Services hosted an International Food Night on Oct. 29, taking students’ taste buds on a trip around the world. Featured at this event were vegetable samosas from India, jollof rice from West Africa, Korean fried chicken, horchata from Mexico and chocolate mousse from […]
‘Noche de Cultura’ commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month
On Thursday, Oct. 10, the Association of Latinos Moving Ahead hosted their cultural event, Noche de Cultura. This event was a part of the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and was one of their repeating events from previous years. Noche de Cultura ran from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. […]
‘Be the Match’ event promotes access to health care
On Thursday, Oct. 10, the Nursing Student Organization (NSO) hosted “Be the Match,” an event where students had the opportunity to see if they could be a potential match for cancer patients who need blood stem cell or bone marrow transplants. Students filled out a survey before swabbing both sides […]
Bark beds and bones uplifts the community
Last Tuesday, Ramapo’s Enactus Club hosted their bi-weekly project meeting for both Bark Beds and Bark Bones. Enactus, a club that focuses on using entrepreneurial and business tactics to help the community, invited students to help paint tires, cut fabric and sew and ensemble dog beds along with toys. Sophomore […]