Editor’s Note: this story appeared as a Rutgers Today Feature. Elaine Griffin (DC’01) and her family were among other alumni and their families who enjoyed the R Family Fall Festival, held at the president’s residence before the Rutgers University Homecoming football game. Over the past three years, Rutgers alumni with young children, like Griffin, have […]
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Former Governors Kean and Florio Point to Rutgers Report for Acting Now to Protect NJ’s Water Supply from Impacts of Climate Change
Throughout this century, climate change is projected to modify New Jersey’s weather patterns, hydrology, ecosystems, and water supply resources and utility systems. A white paper providing an overview of anticipated climate change implications for the state’s water supply and possible management responses to address these concerns, was released by the New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance […]
‘Taking Chances’ at The Coast: Have We Learned Hurricane Sandy’s Lessons?
The book—edited by Karen M. O’Neill and Daniel J. Van Abs (CC’77), associate professors in the Department of Human Ecology at Rutgers—explores Sandy’s devastating impacts and the future of the coasts. Rutgers University and other experts examine the historic superstorm’s catastrophic impacts and shocking aftermath from numerous angles and try to decide whether Sandy was “a […]
Rutgers 250 Celebrated in a Corn Maze!
Stony Hill Farms in Chester, New Jersey is one of several New Jersey farms that are honoring Rutgers’ 250th anniversary with a Corn Maze design. Stony Hill’s maze features the Scarlet Knight mascot and R250! Replete with five bridges, game sheets and decoder glasses, a journey through the maze teaches about what Rutgers and its […]
Alumna Jessica Ware (GSNB’08) Answers on NPR: Why Do We Only See Dragonflies in the Summer?
Jessica Ware (GSNB’08-Entomology), associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Rutgers-Newark College of Arts and Sciences, tells NPR’s “What’s Bugging You?” the intriguing facts about the life cycle of the dragonfly and its dramatic mating process. Listen at NPR.
Alumnus Paul Orbe (CC’94) Joins Ocean Expedition to National Marine Sanctuary in the Pacific
Paul Orbe (CC’94) has been selected as a Science Communication Fellow and will sail aboard Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus during its 2016 expedition. He joined the Corps of Exploration in August as they explore the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. The Farallones region protects over 400 historic ship and aircraft wrecks, most of them undiscovered. […]
RCE Agent Jenny Carleo Wins National Award for Creative Excellence
Jenny Carleo (CC’99, GSNB ’03), Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) agricultural and resource management agent for Cape May County, received a 2016 Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) Award for Creative Excellence at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. JCEP, a partnership of Extension Professional Associations, presents its award […]
Alumni Story: Jessie Davis (SEBS’16) – Taking the Leap
Jessie Davis challenged fellow members of the Class of 2016 at the school convocation this past spring. Standing at the lectern on the VIP platform, she said, “Today we stand at the edge of the cliff. The cliff called yesterday. However, there is only one sign at the edge of the cliff: JUMP!” Taking the […]
Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market – A Fresh Place to Spend Summer Fridays
By Tim Gleeson, summer intern in the Office of Communications and Marketing On a Friday afternoon in the typical summer months, producers from around New Jersey emerge to showcase their products at the Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market, which actually has an expanded season starting in May and extending into November. Established in 2008, the market […]
Rutgers Gardens Celebrates Centennial With Ambitious Growth Plan
Rutgers Gardens, a treasured oasis that draws thousands for classes, weddings and walks in the woods, will be designated a Horticultural Landmark by the American Society for Horticulture Science, joining the prestigious ranks of the New York Botanical Garden, the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., and Monticello in Virginia. Managers of the gardens […]
