December 18, 2019
Spotlight
15 Remarkable Moments of the Decade at Rutgers–New Brunswick and RBHS
As we look forward to 2020, we look back at some of the milestones, achievements, and big stories of the past decade at Rutgers–New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Read more about the stories that narrate a decade of inspiration, change, and progress at Rutgers.
Announcements
Season's Greetings from Chancellor Molloy and Chancellor Strom
Watch special video messages from Chancellor Molloy and Chancellor Strom to celebrate another great semester. Wishing you a safe, warm, and happy winter break.
A Semester in Review
Chancellor Molloy recently addressed the University Senate. During his address, he spoke about the many accomplishments we have made this semester in education, faculty development, research, and service. View the full presentation and review some highlights from the meeting.
What's Happening
Camp Canvas
Looking to start building your own courses via Canvas? Join us at the Lifelong Learning Center on January 9 for a hands-on workshop led by expert instructional designers to learn how you can maximize Canvas tools. A hot lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
On Campus Over Winter Break? So Are We
The Zimmerli Art Museum will be operating regular hours from December 21 through January 19 with free admission (closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1). Also, don't miss "Dimensionism: Modern Art in the Age of Einstein" before it closes on January 5.
Active Learning 101
On January 15, the Active Learning Center will host a half-day learning session on Livingston Campus with instructional designers who will discuss the pedagogic underpinnings of collaboration-based learning. Instructional technologists will introduce you to the classrooms and technology that can aid active learning. Registration is required.
Awards & Honors
Thomas Leustek and Teresa Wood Named AAAS Fellows
Two Rutgers professors have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Thomas Leustek is an associate dean for academic administration and assessment and professor in the Department of Plant Biology at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, and Teresa Wood is a professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience at New Jersey Medical School.
Varun Channagiri
Varun Channagiri, a resident at New Jersey Medical School anesthesiology program, was awarded first place by the New York Academy of Medicine for the poster presentation "Adaptation of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 in the Lateral Habencula During Alcohol Withdrawal" at the academy’s annual Anesthesiology Residents’ Night in October.
Sofia Gilels
Sofia Gilels, a resident at New Jersey Medical School anesthesiology program, was awarded first place by the New York Academy of Medicine for the oral presentation "Reactive Oxygen Species Play a Role in P2X7 Receptor-Mediated IL-6 Production in Spinal Astrocytes" at the academy’s annual Anesthesiology Residents’ Night in October.
Get Involved
Blood and Platelets Drive
Give back in a different way this season by signing up to donate blood and platelets. A blood drive is being hosted by Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey on January 13. Appointments are recommended and are available at rwjuhdonorclub.org or by calling 732-235-8100 ext. 221 or ext. 248. All participating donors will receive a free t-shirt.