Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Civic and Community Engagement Center (CCEC) hosted the ‘Po Vote Civic Fair at the Grove on Wednesday, Oct. 23. This event was one of the many events that the CCEC has been offering this semester to encourage students to vote in this year’s election. Different clubs and organizations here […]
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 […]
The township of Saddle Brook in New Jersey hosted an Out of the Darkness Walk at Saddle River County Park on Oct. 13. Thousands of people came together to raise awareness of suicide and celebrate the lives of those who lost their battle to it. The walk began at 10 […]
The Multicultural Center here at Ramapo College hosted a painting and empanadas event, “Carry your Culture,” on Sept. 19. The event offered a space for students to come together to meet each other, enjoy great empanadas and paint tote bags with flags, colors and designs representing their ethnicities. During the […]
Since 1995, Ramapo students have been offered an opportunity to do an alternative break over winter and spring breaks. During the 2024 spring break, students were once again offered this opportunity. The previous Assistant Director of Civic Engagement Karen Booth started the program in the fall of 1995. Booth founded […]
Photo courtesy of Celine Panis-Pardo. It’s important for students to recognize the fact that they have a voice in their community, a voice that allows them to be more involved in their community and helps them learn how to become an active citizen. As college students, we are still learning how […]
Monday kicked off Civic Engagement Week, an entire week dedicated to activism, engagement and volunteering both at Ramapo and in the community. This is an annual event that proves to be a success each year. Throughout the week there are presentations, discussions, workshops and even service opportunities to help students […]
