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Photo Archive 2008

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January


Photo: President Peter Mercer and Student Affairs Vice President Pam Bischoff honored members of the College’s security force for their outstanding efforts.
President Peter Mercer and Student Affairs Vice President Pam Bischoff honored members of the College's security force for their outstanding efforts.		 Photo: Star Ledger reporter Joe Donohue and New Jersey Commerce and Industry Association President John Galandak participated in Ramapo College’s Center for Business and Public Policy Annual Business Roundtable moderated by Professor Murray Sabrin.
Star Ledger reporter Joe Donohue and New Jersey Commerce and Industry Association President John Galandak participated in Ramapo College's Center for Business and Public Policy Annual Business Roundtable moderated by Professor Murray Sabrin.		 VIDEO – Members of the Ramapo College’s Cheerleading group describe their upcoming competition in the NCAA College National Championships in April.
VIDEO - Members of the Ramapo College's Cheerleading group describe their upcoming competition in the NCAA College National Championships in April.
Photo: At the recent Green Meets Green Conference, President Mercer, at the urging of members of the Environmental Alliance (pictured), signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment.
At the recent Green Meets Green Conference, President Mercer, at the urging of members
of the Environmental Alliance (pictured), signed the American College & University
Presidents Climate Commitment. 		Photo: The Analyst, an exhibition of new work by artist Jennifer Dudley, will open Wednesday, February 6 in the Berrie Center’s Pascal Gallery.
The Analyst, an exhibition of new work by artist Jennifer Dudley, will open Wednesday, February 6 in the Berrie Center's Pascal Gallery.		 VIDEO – Victoria Jones, manager of the College’s Student Activities Lounge, J. Lee’s, describes available services.
VIDEO - Victoria Jones, manager of the College's Student Activities Lounge, J. Lee's, describes available services.
Photo: The College’s Berrie Center will feature the Black Maria Film and Video Festival on February 7, 3:45 p.m., Sharp Theater.
The College's Berrie Center will feature the Black Maria Film and Video Festival on February 7, 3:45 p.m., Sharp Theater.		 Photo: Dr. Terrence Roberts, honored in 1998 with a Congressional Gold Medal for his contribution in the area of civil rights, will speak at the College’s Diversity Convocation, January 28, SC-219, 6 p.m.
Dr. Terrence Roberts, honored in 1998 with a Congressional Gold Medal for his contribution in the area of civil rights, will speak at the College's Diversity Convocation, January 28, SC-219, 6 p.m.		 VIDEO – Pilates is just one of many recreational and physical exercise programs offered at the College’s Bradley Center.
VIDEO - Pilates is just one of many recreational and physical exercise programs offered at the College's Bradley Center.
Photo: Thomas J. Shara, president Mid-Atlantic Division, Banknorth (left), presents a check to the Ramapo College Foundation executive director Cathy Davey and Board of Governors president, Robert Tillsley.
Thomas J. Shara, president Mid-Atlantic Division, Banknorth (left), presents a check to the Ramapo College Foundation executive director Cathy Davey and Board of Governors president, Robert Tillsley.		 Photo: Robin Gardner, certified empowerment coach, offered advice to women on managing their money.
Robin Gardner, certified empowerment coach, offered advice to women on managing their money.		 VIDEO – Cherrymae Aromas, assistant director of the College’s Women’s Center, described available services.
VIDEO - Cherrymae Aromas, assistant director of the College's Women's Center, described available services.
Photo: Dr. Terrence Roberts, a desegregation consultant and the speaker at the College’s Spring Diversity Convocation, with President Mercer and some members of the College’s Board of Trustees.
Dr. Terrence Roberts, a desegregation consultant and the speaker at the College's Spring Diversity Convocation, with President Mercer and some members of the College's Board of Trustees.		 Photo: President Peter Mercer with Dr. Terrence Roberts, who has been honored with a Congressional Medal for his work in civil rights, was the College’s Spring Diversity Convocation speaker.
President Peter Mercer with Dr. Terrence Roberts, who has been honored with a Congressional Medal for his work in civil rights, was the College's Spring Diversity Convocation speaker.		 VIDEO – Dr. Andrew Jolivette, professor at San Francisco State University, describes his recent talk about issues of race, sexuality and social justice.
VIDEO - Dr. Andrew Jolivette, professor at San Francisco State University, describes his recent talk about issues of race, sexuality and social justice.

 


February


Photo: President Peter Mercer held a reception for honorees of the College’s Distinguished Citizens Dinner this March 8.
President Peter Mercer held a reception for honorees of the College's Distinguished Citizens Dinner this March 8.		 Photo: The Grove and the Havemeyer Arch are covered with a light coat of February snow.
The Grove and the Havemeyer Arch are covered with a light coat of February snow.		 VIDEO –.Dr. Michael Riff, director of Ramapo’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, describes the Emil Gumpert Teachers’ Workshop presented in cooperation with the N.J. State Commission on Holocaust Education, held at the College.
VIDEO - Dr. Michael Riff, director of Ramapo's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, describes the Emil Gumpert Teachers' Workshop presented in cooperation with the N.J. State Commission on Holocaust Education, held at the College.
Photo: James Lukenda of Huron Consulting Group receives a CIT Performing Arts Dinner Series sponsor’s plaque from Ramapo Foundation executive director Cathy Davey and board chair Robert Tillsley.
James Lukenda of Huron Consulting Group receives a CIT Performing Arts Dinner Series sponsor's plaque from Ramapo Foundation executive director Cathy Davey and board chair Robert Tillsley.		 Photo: An Unreasonable Woman author Diane Wilson, a fourth-generation Texas shrimper and environmentalist spoke at a College American Democracy Project and Diversity Action Committee program.
An Unreasonable Woman author Diane Wilson, a fourth-generation Texas shrimper and environmentalist spoke at a College American Democracy Project and Diversity Action Committee program.		 VIDEO – Karen Rivera, editor-in-chief of the College’s student newspaper, Ramapo News, describes how the newspaper operates.
VIDEO - Karen Rivera, editor-in-chief of the College's student newspaper, Ramapo News, describes how the newspaper operates.
Photo: John J. Myers, Archbishop of the Diocese of Newark with President Peter Mercer, Father William Sheridan, Ramapo Campus Minister, and members of Catholics at Ramapo United
John J. Myers, Archbishop of the Diocese of Newark with President Peter Mercer, Father William Sheridan, Ramapo Campus Minister, and members of Catholics at Ramapo United
 Photo: Members of Ramapo College’s CantaNOVA singing group, who will be performing in Europe this summer.
Members of Ramapo College's CantaNOVA singing group, who will be performing in Europe this summer.
 VIDEO – Milena Lacheta, president of Ramapo College’s International Student Organization, describes international student experience at the College.
VIDEO - Milena Lacheta, president of Ramapo College's International Student Organization, describes international student experience at the College.
Photo: Professor Dr. Tilahun Sineshaw (right) with Dr. Kassahun Berhanu, a Schomburg Scholar from Ethiopia, who presented several lectures on Africa.
Professor Dr. Tilahun Sineshaw (right) with Dr. Kassahun Berhanu, a Schomburg Scholar from Ethiopia, who presented several lectures on Africa.
 Photo: Members of Ramapo College’s CantaNOVA singing group, who will be performing in Europe thisAPhoto: Ramapo College students and staff participated in a blood drive. summer.
Ramapo College students and staff participated in a blood drive.
 VIDEO – Jeff Dannhardt, general manager of Ramapo’s dining services, describes special events planned for March.
VIDEO - Jeff Dannhardt, general manager of Ramapo's dining services, describes special events planned for March.

 


March


Photo: Ramapo College students perform during the International Student Week celebration.
Ramapo College students perform during the International Student Week celebration.
 Photo: Son of famed performer Paul Robeson, Paul Robeson Jr., spoke at the College’s Africana Film Festival.
Son of famed performer Paul Robeson, Paul Robeson Jr., spoke at the College's Africana Film Festival.
 VIDEO – Jeff Dannhardt, general manager of Ramapo’s dining services, describes special events planned for March.
VIDEO - Alternate student trustee Thomas Ng and secretary of personnel Kelsey Goddard describe Student Government Association services and programs.
Photo: Ramapo College students are trying to raise awareness of the rising cost of higher education.
Ramapo College students are trying to raise awareness of the rising cost of higher education.
 Photo: Anisfield School of Business Dean Lew Chakrin recently spoke to Ramapo College alum who now work for UPS.
Anisfield School of Business Dean Lew Chakrin recently spoke to Ramapo College alum who now work for UPS.
 VIDEO – Professor Tatiana Ivouchkina describes Russian language courses and customs during Ramapo College’s International Education Week.
VIDEO - Professor Tatiana Ivouchkina describes Russian language courses and customs during Ramapo College's International Education Week.
Ramapo College Anisfield School of Business students and members of the College Alumni Network held a Business Roundtable.
Ramapo College Anisfield School of Business students and members of the College Alumni Network held a Business Roundtable.
 New Jersey State Senator Loretta Weinberg discussed National Political Party delegate selection with students, faculty and staff during an American Democracy Project presentation.
New Jersey State Senator Loretta Weinberg discussed National Political Party delegate selection with students, faculty and staff during an American Democracy Project presentation.
 VIDEO - Dean of Ramapo College’s School of American and International Studies and Co-Chair of the College’s Middle States Steering Committee Jennefer Mazza, describes the review process.
VIDEO - Dean of Ramapo College's School of American and International Studies and Co-Chair of the College's Middle States Steering Committee Jennefer Mazza, describes the review process.

 


April


Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner Honorees posed with Ramapo College administrators and Board of Trustees. The event raised more than $207,000 for Ramapo College scholarships, programs and research.
Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner Honorees posed with Ramapo College administrators and Board of Trustees. The event raised more than $207,000 for Ramapo College scholarships, programs and research.
 The officers and advisors of the College’s new Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society for International Education gathered after Provost Beth Barnett accepted the organization’s charter
The officers and advisors of the College's new Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society for International Education gathered after Provost Beth Barnett accepted the organization's charter
 VIDEO – Ramapo College Irish-American Club president Kathleen Walsh describes club activities while members perform traditional Irish Dance.
VIDEO - Ramapo College Irish-American Club president Kathleen Walsh describes club activities while members perform traditional Irish Dance.
President Peter Mercer with Pulitzer Prize winning poet Natasha Tretheway. The poet participated in Ramapo College’s School of American and International Studies Colloquium where she read from her work, Native Guard.
President Peter Mercer with Pulitzer Prize winning poet Natasha Trethewey. The poet participated in Ramapo College's School of American and International Studies Colloquium where she read from her work, Native Guard.
 Ramapo College students learn proper etiquette for business dining from an etiquette expert as part of the College’s Cahill Career Center Transitions program.
Ramapo College students learn proper etiquette for business dining from an etiquette expert as part of the College's Cahill Career Center Transitions program.
 VIDEO – Ramapo College professor Maria Vail describes the RCNJ Theater Production of One Touch of Venus.
VIDEO -  Ramapo College professor Maria Vail describes the RCNJ Theater Production of One Touch of Venus.
Dean of Ramapo College’s Anisfeld School of Business, Lew Chakrin, with Provost Beth Barnett and alum Mark Yamout ’79 who were inducted as honorary members of the College’s National Honor Society in Business Administration, Delta Mu Delta.
Dean of Ramapo College's Anisfeld School of Business, Lew Chakrin, with Provost Beth Barnett and alum Mark Yamout '79 who were inducted as honorary members of the College's National Honor Society in Business Administration, Delta Mu Delta.
 Ramapo students put the finishing touches on costumes for the RCNJ Theater Program production of One Touch of Venus.
Ramapo students put the finishing touches on costumes for the RCNJ Theater Program production of One Touch of Venus.		 VIDEO – Jackie Byrne, Noelle Springer and Adam Posluszny, members of the cast of Ramapo College's production of One Touch of Venus, describe their roles in the musical.
VIDEO - Jackie Byrne, Noelle Springer and Adam Posluszny, members of the cast of Ramapo College's production of One Touch of Venus, describe their roles in the musical.
Ramapo College observed Earth Day with presentations from the campus Student Sustainability Coalition and a demo of hybrid Toyota Pirus from Prestige Motors.
Ramapo College observed Earth Day with presentations from the campus Student Sustainability Coalition and a demo of hybrid Toyota Pirus from Prestige Motors.
 Ramapo Professor Rosetta D’Angelo and co-author Barbara Zaczek read from their new book about the experiences of partisan women in Italy between 1943 and 1945, Resisting Bodies: Narratives of Italian Partisan Women.
Ramapo Professor Rosetta D'Angelo and co-author Barbara Zaczek read from their new book about the experiences of partisan women in Italy between 1943 and 1945, Resisting Bodies: Narratives of Italian Partisan Women.		 VIDEO – Representatives from the Ramapo College Inter-Greek Senate describe Greek activities at the College.
VIDEO - Representatives from the Ramapo College Inter-Greek Senate describe Greek activities at the College.
President Peter Mercer (center) and Mark Yamout '79 (left), this year's honorary inductee into Delta Mu Delta, with Richard and Millicent Anisfield during the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business.
President Peter Mercer (center) and Mark Yamout '79 (left), this year's honorary inductee into Delta Mu Delta, with Richard and Millicent Anisfield during the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business.
 Ramapo College class of ’08 student recipients of the Dean’s Awards gather on “Senior Rock”
Ramapo College class of '08 student recipients of the Dean's Awards gather on "Senior Rock"		 VIDEO – President Peter Mercer speaking at the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business on April 28, 2008.
VIDEO - President Peter Mercer speaking at the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business on April 28, 2008.

 


May


The School of Contemporary Arts Annual Media Collision exhibit of creative projects produced by the School’s seniors.
The School of Contemporary Arts Annual Media Collision exhibit of creative projects produced by the School's seniors.
 The Honorable Cory A. Booker, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, will deliver the commencement address at Ramapo College on Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m.
The Honorable Cory A. Booker, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, will deliver the commencement address at Ramapo College on Friday, May 16 at 10 a.m.		 VIDEO – President Peter Mercer speaking at the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business on April 28, 2008.
VIDEO - The Honorable Scott Garrett, United States Congress, speaking at the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business, April 28.
Ramapo College international students were inducted into the Phi Beta Delta National Honor Society.
Ramapo College international students were inducted into the Phi Beta Delta National Honor Society.
 Ramapo College Commencement speaker, the Honorable Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark.
Ramapo College Commencement speaker, the Honorable Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark.		 VIDEO – The Reverend Dr. Vernon C. Walton, Chair, Board of Trustees, speaking at the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business, April 28.
VIDEO - The Reverend Dr. Vernon C. Walton, Chair, Board of Trustees, speaking at the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business, April 28.
Members of the College’s Economics Honor Society, Omicron Delta Epsilon, gather to honor this year’s outstanding scholars.
Members of the College's Economics Honor Society, Omicron Delta Epsilon, gather to honor this year's outstanding scholars.
 Ramapo College Commencement speaker, the Honorable Cory Booker. Mayor of Newark.
Ramapo College Commencement speaker, the Honorable Cory Booker. Mayor of Newark.		 VIDEO – Commencement 2008.
VIDEO - Commencement 2008.
(L to R) Chaya Bender ($25,000 winner), Najlah Feanny Hicks($50,000 winner), Angelica Berrie president of the Russ Berrie Foundation, Juanita Hines ($35,000 winner).
(L to R) Chaya Bender ($25,000 winner), Najlah Feanny Hicks ($50,000 winner), Angelica Berrie president of the Russ Berrie Foundation, Juanita Hines
($35,000 winner).
 Architectural rendering of the Salameno Spiritual Center planned for Ramapo College.
Architectural rendering of the Salameno Spiritual Center planned for Ramapo College.		 VIDEO – Richard Anisfield speaking at the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business.
VIDEO - Richard Anisfield speaking at the dedication of the Anisfield School of Business.

 


June


VIDEO – Lawrence and Theresa Salameno speaking at the groundbreaking of the College’s Salameno Spiritual Center.
VIDEO - Lawrence and Theresa Salameno speaking at the groundbreaking of the College's Salameno Spiritual Center.		 President Peter Mercer and Mrs. Jackie Mercer and Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Theresa Salameno at the groundbreaking for the College’s Salameno Spiritual Center.
President Peter Mercer and Mrs. Jackie Mercer and Mr. Lawrence and Mrs. Theresa Salameno at the groundbreaking for the College's Salameno Spiritual Center.		 VIDEO – Groundbreaking for the Ramapo College Salameno Spiritual Center.
VIDEO - Groundbreaking for the Ramapo College Salameno Spiritual Center.
VIDEO – Distinguished Professor of Literature and Philosophy Anthony Padovano speaking at the groundbreaking of the Salameno Spiritual Center.
VIDEO - Distinguished Professor of Literature and Philosophy Anthony Padovano speaking at the groundbreaking of the Salameno Spiritual Center.		 Members of the College’s Educational Opportunity Fund present academic achievement awards to the program’s recent graduates.
Members of the College's Educational Opportunity Fund present academic achievement awards to the program's recent graduates.		 VIDEO – Board of Governor Ralph Mastrangelo and his wife Liz speaking at the groundbreaking of the College’s Salameno Spiritual Center.
VIDEO - Board of Governor Ralph Mastrangelo and his wife Liz speaking at the groundbreaking of the College's Salameno Spiritual Center.
Construction continues on the Sustainability Education Center. The building will be completed by the end of 2008.
Construction continues on the Sustainability Education Center. The building will be completed by the end of 2008.		 Richard Kearney, Charles Seelig professor of philosophy at Boston College, speaking at The International Human Science Research Conference hosted at Ramapo College.
Richard Kearney, Charles Seelig professor of philosophy at Boston College, speaking at The International Human Science Research Conference hosted at Ramapo College.		 VIDEO - President Peter Mercer speaking at the groundbreaking of the College’s Salameno Spiritual Center.
VIDEO - President Peter Mercer speaking at the groundbreaking of the College's Salameno Spiritual Center.
Construction continues on the Sustainability Education Center. The building will be completed by the end of 2008.
Construction continues on the Sustainability Education Center. The building will be completed by the end of 2008.		 Richard Kearney, Charles Seelig professor of philosophy at Boston College, speaking at The International Human Science Research Conference hosted at Ramapo College.
Richard Kearney, Charles Seelig professor of philosophy at Boston College, speaking at The International Human Science Research Conference hosted at Ramapo College.		 VIDEO - Father Bill Sheridan, Director of Ramapo College’s Campus Ministry, describes ministry services.
VIDEO - Father Bill Sheridan, Director of Ramapo College's Campus Ministry, describes ministry services.

 


July


Alumni from the College’s Educational Opportunity Fund program participated in a summer reunion.
Alumni from the College's Educational Opportunity Fund program participated in a summer reunion.		 Richard McDowell ’77 spoke at the College’s Educational Opportunity Fund summer reunion.
Richard McDowell '77 spoke at the College's Educational Opportunity Fund summer reunion.		 The College is installing new turf on the stadium’s athletic field.
The College is installing new turf on the stadium's athletic field.
Alumni from the College’s Educational Opportunity Fund program participated in a summer reunion.
The Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band, will perform on Thursday, July 17at 8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.		 Richard McDowell ’77 spoke at the College’s Educational Opportunity Fund summer reunion.
Richard McDowell '77 spoke at the College's Educational Opportunity Fund summer reunion.		 Jimmy & The Parrots, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, will perform on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.
Jimmy & The Parrots, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, will perform on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.
The Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band, will perform on Thursday, July 17 at 8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.
The Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band, will perform on Thursday, July 17 at 8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.		 Dr. Hassan Nejad is the new Dean of the College’s School of American and International Studies.
Dr. Hassan Nejad is the new Dean of the College's School of American and International Studies.		 The Classics will perform their hit singles “Til Then,” “P.S. I Love You” and “You’ll Never Know” on Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.
The Classics will perform their hit singles "Til Then," "P.S. I Love You" and "You'll Never Know" on Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.
Ramapo College President Peter Mercer and Chuck Luciano of Prestige Family of Fine Cars present a check to Bob Sessa, winner of the chipping contest at the Ramapo College Foundation Annual Golf Outing
Ramapo College President Peter Mercer and Chuck Luciano of
Prestige Family of Fine Cars present a check to Bob Sessa, winner of
the chipping contest at the Ramapo College Foundation Annual Golf Outing		 Ramapo College alumni gathered in Belmar for their annual summer reunion.
Ramapo College alumni gathered in Belmar for their annual summer reunion.		 The Classics will perform their hit singles “Til Then,” “P.S. I Love You” and “You’ll Never Know” on Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.
The Classics will perform their hit singles "Til Then," "P.S. I Love You" and "You'll Never Know" on Thursday, July 24 at 8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.

 


August


Photo: Robert Tillsley, chair of the Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors, Akira Suzuki of Seiko Corporation of America, a golf outing sponsor, and Ramapo College President Peter Mercer at the Foundation's Annual Golf Outing
Robert Tillsley, chair of the Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors, Akira Suzuki of Seiko Corporation of America, a golf outing sponsor, and Ramapo College President Peter Mercer at the Foundation's Annual Golf Outing.		 Photo: Don McArt as George Burns in the Michael White production The Love, Laughter and Life of George Burns
Don McArt portrays comic legend George Burns in the Michael White production of "Say Goodnight, Gracie: The Love, Laughter and Life of George Burns" in the first presentation of the Berrie Center's fall performances on Saturday, September 20, 8 p.m.		 Photo: The Asbury Fever Band
Asbury Fever will pay tribute to legendary Jersey artists of the 70s and 80s on Thursday, July 31 at
8 p.m. in the Ramapo College Bandshell as part of the 2008 Commerce Bank Summer Concert Series. Concerts are free; parking is $5.
Photo: Members of three of Ramapo College’s singing groups--CantaNOVA, Skylark and Take Twelve--brought home top honors this summer from the International Festival of Academic Choirs in Prague, the Czech Republic.
Members of three of Ramapo College's singing groups--CantaNOVA, Skylark and Take Twelve--brought home top honors this summer from the International Festival of Academic Choirs in Prague, the Czech Republic.		 Photo: Pulitzer Prize-winning author and science writer Natalie Angier will be the guest speaker at Ramapo College’s Opening Convocation Wednesday, September 17 at 1 p.m.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and science writer Natalie Angier will be the guest speaker at Ramapo College's Opening Convocation Wednesday, September 17 at 1 p.m. 		Photo: American poet Adrienne Rich, who has published more than 16 volumes of poetry and four books of nonfiction, will give a reading Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. She appears at Ramapo College in recognition of Disability Awareness Month.
American poet Adrienne Rich, who has published more than 16 volumes of poetry and four books of nonfiction, will give a reading Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. She appears at Ramapo College in recognition of Disability Awareness Month.
President Mercer greeted Columbian Consul General Francisco Noguera and a delegation from the Country’s National Department of Learning Services who discussed mutually beneficial educational exchange opportunities.
President Mercer greeted Columbian Consul General Francisco Noguera and a delegation from the Country's National Department of Learning Services who discussed mutually beneficial educational exchange opportunities.		 Construction continues on the College’s Sustainability Education Center.
Construction continues on the College's Sustainability Education Center. 		Ramapo College’s Educational Opportunity Fund summer program participants pose during closing ceremonies.
Ramapo College's Educational Opportunity Fund summer program participants pose during closing ceremonies.
Hsu-nami, an Asian fusion rock band founded at Ramapo College in 2005, received significant airtime when their song “The Rising of the Sun” was played as the Chinese basketball team’s entrance theme at the Beijing Olympics.
Hsu-nami, an Asian fusion rock band founded at Ramapo College in 2005, received significant airtime when their song "The Rising of the Sun" was played as the Chinese basketball team's entrance theme at the Beijing Olympics.		 Photo: Pulitzer Prize-winning author and science writer Natalie Angier will be the guest speaker at Ramapo College’s Opening Convocation Wednesday, September 17 at 1 p.m.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and science writer Natalie Angier will be the guest speaker at Ramapo College's Opening Convocation Wednesday, September 17 at 1 p.m. 		Photo: American poet Adrienne Rich, who has published more than 16 volumes of poetry and four books of nonfiction, will give a reading Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. She appears at Ramapo College in recognition of Disability Awareness Month.
American poet Adrienne Rich, who has published more than 16 volumes of poetry and four books of nonfiction, will give a reading Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. She appears at Ramapo College in recognition of Disability Awareness Month.

 


September


Students move-in to their residences with help from the College’s First Year Experience staff.
Students move-in to their residences with help from the College's First Year Experience staff.		 President Mercer addressed the incoming Class of 2012 during welcoming ceremonies.
President Mercer addressed the incoming Class of 2012 during welcoming ceremonies. 		President Mercer greeted first year students during the College’s annual Arching Ceremony.
President Mercer greeted first year students during the College's annual Arching Ceremony.
Construction of the College’s Sustainability Education Center continues.
Construction of the College's Sustainability Education Center continues.		 American flags were placed near the College’s Havemeyer Arch to mark the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
American flags were placed near the College's Havemeyer Arch to mark the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
 Students participated in the College’s Annual Club Fair.
Students participated in the College's Annual Club Fair.
Women’s Center Coordinator Katherine McGee describes some of the Center’s services during their fall open house.
Women's Center Coordinator Katherine McGee describes some of the Center's services during their fall open house.		 Author Nathalie Angier speaking during the College’s Opening Convocation.
Author Nathalie Angier speaking during the College's Opening Convocation.
 VIDEO - Ramapo in the Media: Channel 9 News report aired September 11 reviewing the Amethyst Initiative in support of lowering the drinking age. Ramapo President Peter Mercer commented on why he does not support the initiative.
VIDEO - Ramapo in the Media: Channel 9 News report aired September 11 reviewing the Amethyst Initiative in support of lowering the drinking age. Ramapo President Peter Mercer commented on why he does not support the initiative.
Members of the Ramapo College Student Government Association continue their efforts to register voters for the upcoming election.
Members of the Ramapo College Student Government Association continue their efforts to register voters for the upcoming election.		 Group exhibit, METAL: The Exhibition, continues in the College’s Kresge and Pascal Galleries through October 17.
Group exhibit, METAL: The Exhibition, continues in the College's Kresge and Pascal Galleries through October 17.
 VIDEO - Executive director of The Roukema Center for International Education, Jeremy Geller, describes the Center's Study Abroad program during the Study Abroad Fair.
VIDEO - Executive director of The Roukema Center for International Education, Jeremy Geller, describes the Center's Study Abroad program during the Study Abroad Fair.

 


October


METAL: The Exhibition at the Kresge and Pascal Galleries will continue through October 17.
METAL: The Exhibition at the Kresge and Pascal Galleries will continue through October 17.		 Dr. Julia George of Queens College, City University of New York spoke at the School of American and International Studies Colloquium about the war in Georgia.
Dr. Julia George of Queens College, City University of New York spoke at the School of American and International Studies Colloquium about the war in Georgia.
 Ramapo College students help raise awareness and money to help youngsters with facial deformaties through Operation Smile.
Ramapo College students help raise awareness and money to help youngsters with facial deformaties through Operation Smile.
Ramapo College faculty and staff wore denim on Friday, October 3 to support breast cancer research.
Ramapo College faculty and staff wore denim on Friday, October 3 to support breast cancer research.		 President Peter Mercer congratulated Dr. Eddie Saiff on 40 years of state service during the College’s Annual Service Award program.
President Peter Mercer congratulated Dr. Eddie Saiff on 40 years of state service during the College's Annual Service Award program.
 Ramapo College students gathered to celebrate their Annual Octoberfest program.
Ramapo College students gathered to celebrate their Annual Octoberfest program.
Ramapo College students participated in “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” to raise awareness and money to prevent violence against women.
Ramapo College students participated in "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" to raise awareness and money to prevent violence against women.		 The Bergen County Rape Crisis Center’s “Clothesline Project” displayed shirts with graphic messages and illustrations created by people who are survivors of domestic violence.
The Bergen County Rape Crisis Center's "Clothesline Project" displayed shirts with graphic messages and illustrations created by people who are survivors of domestic violence.
 Construction of the College’s Sharp Sustainability Education Center continues.
Construction of the College's Sharp Sustainability Education Center continues.
A group exhibition of paintings by women will be displayed in the College’s Kresge Gallery in November. Pictured is “Archangel,” a painting by Laurel Sparks.
A group exhibition of paintings by women will be displayed in the College's Kresge Gallery in November. Pictured is "Archangel," a painting by Laurel Sparks.		 Ramapo College Office of Specialized Services hosted a Disability Arts Festival.
Ramapo College Office of Specialized Services hosted a Disability Arts Festival.
 Executive Director of the Ramapo College Center for Business and Public Policy Murray Sabrin with Peter Schiff, guest speaker at the Fifth Annual Sebastian J. Racit Memorial Lecture and Dinner..
Executive Director of the Ramapo College Center for Business and Public Policy Murray Sabrin with Peter Schiff, guest speaker at the Fifth Annual Sebastian J. Racit Memorial Lecture and Dinner.
Ramapo students strike a pose during the College’s Halloweenfest weekend.
Ramapo students strike a pose during the College's Halloweenfest weekend.		 Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch discussed politics and other issues at the College’s Student Activities Platinum Series Lecture.
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch discussed politics and other issues at the College's Student Activities Platinum Series Lecture.
 Ramapo students discussed graduate and professional school career opportunities with representatives during Graduate and Professional School fair day
Ramapo students discussed graduate and professional school career opportunities with representatives during Graduate and Professional School fair day

 


November


As part of Ramapo College’s participation in the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women, Dean Hassan Nejah, Provost Beth Barnett and Professor Cliff Peterson met with Shaima Khinjani from Afghanistan (second from right).
As part of Ramapo College's participation in the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women, Dean Hassan Nejah, Provost Beth Barnett and Professor Cliff Peterson met with Shaima Khinjani from Afghanistan (second from right).		 Members of Ramapo College Hillel participated in a program describing how torahs were created.
Members of Ramapo College Hillel participated in a program describing how torahs were created.
 Ramapo College students participated in Black Solidarity week with a silent procession to the Hopper Slave Cemetary.
Ramapo College students participated in Black Solidarity week with a silent procession to the Hopper Slave Cemetary.
Vice President for Student Affairs Pamela Bischoff and Dean of Students Nancy Mackin cut a cake marking the College’s 39th anniversary during the Annual Founders’ Day celebration.
Vice President for Student Affairs Pamela Bischoff and Dean of Students Nancy Mackin cut a cake marking the College's 39th anniversary during the Annual Founders' Day celebration.		 A Ramapo College student poses with the College’s Roadrunner mascot during the College’s Annual Founders’ Day celebration.
A Ramapo College student poses with the College's Roadrunner mascot during the College's Annual Founders' Day celebration.
The Ramapo College Cheer Team takes a break during practice in the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center.
The Ramapo College Cheer Team takes a break during practice in the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center.
Ramapo College’s Computer and Technology Club will bring cheer this holiday season to five currently enrolled students serving in Iraq with items collected on campus.
Ramapo College's Computer and Technology Club will bring cheer this holiday season to five currently enrolled students serving in Iraq with items collected on campus.		 Students from Ramapo College’s Honors program study a 1000 year-old tree during a visit to the Meadowlands Environment Center.
Students from Ramapo College's Honors program study a 1000 year-old tree during a visit to the Meadowlands Environment Center.
 Retired Ramapo College faculty gathered at the president’s residence during the Annual Founders’ Day celebration.
Retired Ramapo College faculty gathered at the president's residence during the Annual Founders' Day celebration.
Ramapo College students gathered at the kick-off campaign for the planned March 2009 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Ramapo College students gathered at the kick-off campaign for the planned March 2009 American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.		 The College’s Culture Club presented a cultural diversity exhibition.
The College's Culture Club presented a cultural diversity exhibition.
 The International Russian Music and Dance Festival Ensemble Barynya will perform in the Berrie Center’s Sharp Theater on December 21 at 3 p.m.
The International Russian Music and Dance Festival Ensemble Barynya will perform in the Berrie Center's Sharp Theater on December 21 at 3 p.m.

 


December


Representatives from Ramapo College’s Student Government Association appeared in Trenton and participated in the Garden State Student Alliance press conference supporting increased funding for higher education.
Representatives from Ramapo College's Student Government Association appeared in Trenton and participated in the Garden State Student Alliance press conference supporting  increased funding for higher education.  		HIV positive activities and jazz singer Thos Shipley spoke about education and prevention during Ramapo College’s World AIDS Day opening ceremony.
HIV positive activities and jazz singer Thos Shipley spoke about education and prevention during Ramapo College's World AIDS Day opening ceremony.
 Ramapo College’s History Club presented a program on World War II uniforms and equipment.
Ramapo College's History Club presented a program on World War II uniforms and equipment.
The Cahill Center sponsored a panel of business professionals who offered career advice to Anisfield School of Business students.
The Cahill Center sponsored a panel of business professionals who offered career advice to Anisfield School of Business students.		 Mahwah residents Mrs. Jackie Ehlert-Mercer and Dr. Peter P. Mercer, president of Ramapo College, at the Annual Harvest Ball sponsored by the March of Dimes.  Dr. Mercer received the Golden Harvest Award for his service to the community and his commitment to the March of Dimes.   
Mahwah residents Mrs. Jackie Ehlert-Mercer and Dr. Peter P. Mercer, president of Ramapo College, at the Annual Harvest Ball sponsored by the March of Dimes.  Dr. Mercer received the Golden Harvest Award for his service to the community and his commitment to the March of Dimes.   		 Ensemble Barynya will present a program of Eastern European dance on December 21 at 3 p.m. in the Sharp Theater.
Ensemble Barynya will present a program of Eastern European dance on December 21 at 3 p.m. in the Sharp Theater.
Bonnie Blake (left), advisor to Ramapo College's Creative Media Club, with club members and their winning design that took first place at the Design Derby sponsored by the Art Directors Club of New Jersey.
Bonnie Blake (left), advisor to Ramapo College's Creative Media Club, with club members and their winning design that took first place at the Design Derby sponsored by the Art Directors Club of New Jersey.		 The Legendary Judy Collins will give two performances in the Sharp Theater on February 7 at 4 and 8 p.m. Advance online tickets: 4 p.m., 8 p.m.  
The Legendary Judy Collins will give two performances in the Sharp Theater on February 7 at 4 and 8 p.m. Advance online tickets: 4 p.m., 8 p.m.   		 Dr. Corey Hirsch, chair of Parent’s Council, with President Mercer during the annual holiday open house.
Dr. Corey Hirsch, chair of Parent's Council, with President Mercer during the annual holiday open house.
Members of the Ramapo College Men’s Baseball team collected gifts for the Toys for Tots campaign.
Members of the Ramapo College Men's Baseball team collected gifts for the Toys for Tots campaign.		 Work crews installed a thermal coil as part of the ongoing construction of the College’s Sharp Sustainability Education Center
Work crews installed a thermal coil as part of the ongoing construction of the College's Sharp Sustainability Education Center.		 Construction has begun on the Salameno Spiritual Center
Construction has begun on the Salameno Spiritual Center.

 


 


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