September 24, 2021: Progress Is Earned!
Spotlight
Progress Is Earned
At Rutgers, we understand that progress doesn’t travel in a straight line. It zigs and zags and is often hard and contentious. But when we push, learn, fail, connect and open ourselves up to new ways of thinking, that’s when progress happens. That’s when—it’s earned. Rutgers’ new Big 10 TV spot captures this ethos and our university’s authentic spirit. Through a series of vignettes, it shows our faculty, staff and students undaunted by challenges and persevering to progress the human condition. Check out the many ways Rutgers makes progress every day, and be sure to share the #progressisearned assets on your social media channels.
From the Desk of...
Chancellor-Provost Francine Conway
Dear Colleagues,
Over the course of this academic year, Rutgers University–New Brunswick will develop, establish priorities and strategies for, and operationalize the Rutgers University–New Brunswick Academic Master Plan (NB-AMP), a process that will inform the direction of our academic enterprise over the next five years.
The NB-AMP will closely follow our University Mission and the vision of President Holloway’s three touchstones for Rutgers: Beloved Community, Academic Excellence, and Institutional Clarity.
Just as the universitywide Diversity Strategic Plan is focused on our aspiration to become a beloved community, the NB-AMP will focus on academic excellence and will include three components:
Announcements
Homecoming 2021
On October 7 through October 9, Rutgers University Alumni Association, Athletics, Football, Student Life, and R-Comm’s Community Affairs invite members of the Rutgers–New Brunswick community to celebrate our coming back together during Homecoming 2021! Choose from a variety of live and virtual activities and events, including discounted alumni football tickets for the game on October 9 against Michigan State. Order Homecoming 2021 t-shirts for you and your campus unit by Tuesday, September 28 for delivery in time to kick the week off. Learn more and sign up for sessions now to show your scarlet pride at this year’s Homecoming!
Diversity Goals
In a message earlier this month, Senior Vice President for Equity Enobong (Anna) Branch shared drafts of goals and next steps from each chancellor-led unit as part of our shared commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion universitywide. Members of the Rutgers community are encouraged to review these plans, offer feedback, and check back for updates on how to get involved as we continue to make progress toward these goals in our shared pursuit of inclusive excellence.
Be a VPVA Advocate
The Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) in the Division of Student Affairs at Rutgers–New Brunswick is recruiting members of the Rutgers community to serve as Confidential Crisis Response Advocates. After successful completion of the training program starting in October, volunteers for this crisis intervention program will work together to provide services to victims and survivors of domestic/dating and sexual violence within the Rutgers community 24/7, including listening support and understanding as well as various information regarding medical, legal, and campus resources. View additional details, requirements, and application steps and contact Lisa Smith with any additional questions.
More to Know
On the Pandemic
Listen to "Back on Campus/Back in the Classroom," the first episode of the On the Pandemic podcast's second season, with host Executive Director of Health Systems and Population Health Integration Mary O’Dowd and special guest Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Antonio Calcado. Also, check out recordings of previous episodes and stay tuned for the next monthly episode, debuting on Thursday, October 21!
Juvenile Justice
Rutgers Program in Juvenile Justice and Youth Development (JJYD), part of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station’s Office of Continuing Professional Education within the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences, announces the launch of its JJYD Certificate Program, a 60-hour collection of live, instructor-led, online-learning courses with industry-leading faculty and experts as facilitators. This certificate program incorporates elements and philosophies from psychology, social work, criminal justice, law, and education to prepare participants from related fields to address the demands of juvenile justice and work with youth impacted by the system. With a flexible schedule of online courses starting in the beginning of October, participants can sign up and pay for courses separately or the entire program to receive a discounted rate. Learn more and register for the JJYD Certificate Program today!
One Stop Now Open
Now open and available to support your Rutgers–New Brunswick students, the One Stop Student Services Center (One Stop) represents an integrated and coordinated cross-functional service in the areas of financial aid, student accounts, and registration. The One Stop acts as a single point of service across these areas to promote a progressive, simplified, and consistent student experience and a culture that supports student satisfaction and success. Students, parents, and families can submit questions using the contact form or by visiting the One Stop at Dr. Samuel Dewitt Proctor Hall, 65 Davidson Road, Busch Campus. No appointments are necessary for walk-ins and the center is open Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Fridays, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Women Artists Series
This fall marks the 50th anniversary of the Mary H. Dana Women Artists Series (DWAS), a program founded in 1971 by Douglass College alumna artist Joan Snyder, and continued today by the Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities (CWAH) under the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and in collaboration with Rutgers University Libraries. On display as a welcoming part of the Mabel Smith Douglass Library’s front lobby’s exhibition space, DWAS is the oldest continuous running exhibition space in the country that’s dedicated to making visible the work of emerging and established contemporary women artists. Read CWAH’s announcement and accompanying resources to learn more about the history of DWAS.
Ask Us Anything
How do I submit a question or ask for help regarding procurement or suppliers?
On September 1, University Procurement Services (UPS) replaced its old HDRT ticketing system with a new ServiceNow helpdesk ticketing system, which anyone can use to submit requests or questions about purchasing, accounts payable, travel and expense, suppliers, and more by completing a new UPS Helpdesk Intake Form. This new, user-friendly ticketing system is intended to improve response and resolution times through transparent communications and streamlining efforts among UPS teams and contacts. Please note that the procure@finance.rutgers.edu email will no longer be monitored.
What's Happening
#March2RUGardens2021
All are invited to register to join the March to Rutgers Gardens tomorrow, Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., starting behind Woodbury Bunting-Cobb Hall on Douglass Campus (49 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901). This two-mile, choreographed walk to Rutgers Gardens will feature a variety of speakers sharing information about projects and history at Rutgers along the way, and emphasize the shared desire for and importance of access to nature and community for all. Find out more about parking and programming for the day and register to participate today!
Collected Voices
Rutgers English Language Institute (RELI) at the School of Arts and Sciences announces the launch of its ezine, Collected Voices, featuring works from multilingual undergraduate students that explore the meaning of being writers across cultures. To celebrate this debut, RELI invites faculty and students to join a virtual publication launch featuring readings by several published students, guest speakers RELI Assistant Director Nela Navarro and EAP Director Michael Mendonez, and a short Q&A on Wednesday, September 29, 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Literacy & Education Series
The Graduate School of Education’s Center for Literacy Development’s 2021–2022 Speaker Series features eight renowned authors from across the country in a combination of virtual and in-person events throughout this academic year. The first session on Wednesday, September 29 at 4 p.m., Rebuilding Agency, Accelerating Learning Recovery, and Rethinking in Schools will take place virtually and will be facilitated by Nancy Frey, author and professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University's College of Education. Find out more about upcoming sessions and speakers, fees, locations (virtual or in-person) and register today!
Writing Conference
Rutgers Writing Program, part of the Department of English at the School of Arts and Sciences, invites all faculty interested in learning about teaching business and professional writing to join the Business and Technical Writing Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Workplace Writing and Professional Writing Instruction on Friday, October 1, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. This free, virtual event will feature 15 speakers across three separate panels throughout the day and will also include a keynote address from Margaret Gurowitz, chief historian at Johnson & Johnson. Panel themes include: pedagogy, social media, and community; the classroom and screencasting; and the workplace, assessment, and multimodality. Event will take place via Zoom; no registration is required.
Living History
On Friday, October 8, 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m., take part in the Rutgers Living History Society Annual Meeting 2021 (JPG) in person at College Avenue Student Center’s Multipurpose Room (126 College Ave, New Brunswick) at Rutgers–New Brunswick. Sponsored by the Rutgers Oral History Archives—an affiliated center of the Department of History in the School of Arts and Sciences—and Rutgers Living History Society, this event spotlights the presentation of the 2020-2021 Stephen E. Ambrose Oral History Award to Doug Stanton, bestselling author, journalist, and speaker, as well as the induction of new members. Brunch will start at 9 a.m., followed by the start of the official program at 10 a.m. There is a $25 fee to participate and registration is required, so email Kathryn Rizzi to RSVP today!
NJ Film Festival
Occurring on Fridays and Sundays through October 10, the Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center and the School of Arts and Sciences Cinema Studies program proudly present the 40th Anniversary New Jersey Film Festival. This iteration of the festival will be hybridized, presenting films both online and via live screenings starting at 7 p.m. for each program’s show date in room 105 of Voorhees Hall on College Avenue Campus (71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ). All films will be available virtually via Video on Demand for 24 hours on their show date and each ticket or Festival All Access Pass is good for both the respective live and virtual screenings. Ticket buyers will also have special access to filmmaker introductions and Q&A sessions for many of the films, so check out the upcoming film lineup and buy your tickets today!
Dance & Disability in Israel
Starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 10, the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at the School of Arts and Sciences will host Dance and Disability in Israel, a virtual talk that is open to all. Led by Gili Hammer, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Program in Cultural Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, this event will explore the Israeli aspects of integrated dance, an art form that brings together dancers with and without disabilities to challenge the way disability is presented and perceived in public culture and in the arts. Registration required for Zoom details to join.
Awards & Honors
Dorsen, Hayes, & Jarrín
Three School of Nursing (SN) faculty members—Caroline Dorsen, associate dean of advanced practice and clinical partnerships and clinical associate professor in SN’s Division of Advanced Nursing Practice; Carolyn Hayes, chief nursing officer for Rutgers CINJ’s and RWJBarnabas Health’s Oncology Services and associate professor in SN’s Division of Nursing Science; and Olga F. Jarrín Montaner, director of the Community Health and Aging Outcomes Laboratory at Rutgers' Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, and assistant professor in SN’s Division of Nursing Science—will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2021 Class of Fellows (PDF) at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference in October. Induction follows a competitive application process and represents a significant milestone in a nurse leader’s career, recognizing “significant contributions to health and health care” to advance the public’s health.
Healthcare Heroes
In a special recognition event in August, the recipients of the 2021 NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes Awards were honored, including individuals and organizations throughout New Jersey who were nominated and then selected by a panel of independent judges to be recognized across 12 award categories for “their significant impacts on the health care industry and landscape in New Jersey.” Please join us in congratulating the following recipients from Rutgers: in “Education-Individual” category, Ronald Nahass, clinical professor of infectious disease and internal medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS); in “Health Care Professional” category, Steven K. Libutti, director of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), professor of surgery at RWJMS, and Vice Chancellor for Cancer Programs at RBHS; and in “Public Health Hero-Organization” category, NJ Poison Control Center at New Jersey Medical School and Rutgers Community Health Center at School of Nursing at RBHS.
On The Move
Michael Zwick
Michael Zwick began his appointment as senior vice president for research in the Office for Research after a national search on September 1, 2021. Zwick joins Rutgers from his previous roles as associate vice president for research of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center at Emory University as well as associate dean for research and professor of human genetics and pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine.