Ramapo’s Women’s Basketball Defeats NJCU In Final Game of the Season
On February 13, 2019, the Ramapo’s women’s basketball team won their last game of the 2018-2019 season against New Jersey City University 74-65 in the Bradley Center. To check out the stats and learn more:
ramapoathletics.com/news/2019/2/13/womens-basketball-road...
Ramapo's Men's Basketball Defeats NJCU in Key NJAC Game
The men’s basketball team of Ramapo College prevailed over the #1 NJAC seed New Jersey City University with a 74-66 win in the final conference game at the Bradley Center. To check out the stats and learn more:
ramapoathletics.com/news/2019/2/13/feature-story-ramapo-d...
Under the Sea Bash with Bischoff Hall
On February 1, 2019, Bischoff Hall hosted an Under the Sea Bash. Students enjoyed activities like Pin the Tail on the Whale, DIY Sand Art, Sea Slime and more. This event was full of food, prizes, and fun!
Student Involvement Fair Showcases Clubs and Organizations on Campus
The Student Involvement Fair will was held on January 23, 2019. This event is designed to give students the opportunity to learn more about clubs and organizations at Ramapo College, while each club has an opportunity to advertise and enroll new members. Learn more about student clubs: www.ramapo.edu/clubs/
Winter Arching Welcomes 286 New Roadrunners
On January 21, 2019, Ramapo College staff and families of our newest Roadrunners braved the cold to cheer on our new students as they processed up Mansion Road through the Arch. This tradition marks a student's official start as a Ramapo College student and is completed by walking back down through the Arch just before graduation.
Winter Arching Welcomes 286 New Roadrunners
On January 21, 2019, Ramapo College staff and families of our newest Roadrunners braved the cold to cheer on our new students as they processed up Mansion Road through the Arch. This tradition marks a student's official start as a Ramapo College student and is completed by walking back down through the Arch just before graduation.
Ramapo Men’s Basketball Defeats Rutgers-Camden
On December 12, 2018, Ramapo’s Men’s Basketball team scored a 86-74 win over Rutgers-Camden at the Bradley Center. To check out the stats and learn more, visit: ramapoathletics.com/news/2018/12/12/mens-basketball-five-...
Birch Tree Inn Throws A Holiday Dinner
On December 13, 2018, Birch Tree Inn hosted their annual holiday dinner for students. Birch Tree Inn is an all-you-care-to-eat dining hall at Ramapo College of New Jersey.
Visit the Krame Center to De-Stress
Take a break from it all with mindfulness and meditation programs with the Krame Center at Ramapo College. www.ramapo.edu/kramecenter/mindfulness-meditation-programs/
Roadrunners Rally Together at the Bradley Center
Roadrunner’s rallied at the Bradley Center to support the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams on December 5, 2018. There was food, giveaways, music, and tons of school spirit!
Financial Literacy with Professor Stephen Larson
Students looking to save money in the new year joined Commuter Affairs for an installment of the Lunch & Learn series. This event featured Stephen Larson, an associate professor of Finance at Ramapo College, on December 3, 2018. Professor Larson spoke about financial literacy and credit card debt at the event.
Ramapo College Opens the First NextGen Dunkin' Location in Bergen County
On November 28, 2018, Ramapo College hosted a grand-opening celebration for its new NextGen Dunkin' on campus in the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence. Ramapo is among the first to open a Next Generation Dunkin’ location in New Jersey. It features a modern atmosphere and innovative technologies to make running on Dunkin’ faster and more convenient than ever before. Unique features of the restaurant include its innovative cold beverage tap system to serve beverages such as iced coffees, iced teas, cold brew coffee and nitro infused cold brew coffee, charging stations, and glass bakery displays. The festivities included giveaways such as free Ramapo College Dunkin' t-shirts, personalized Ramapo College donuts, and more! It's official, Ramapo College runs on Dunkin'!
Thanksgiving at the Birch Tree Inn
Students joined Ramapo Dining Services for a delicious Thanksgiving Feast on November 9, 2018.
Alumni Showcase Exhibition Opens in Berrie Center
"GONE AND BACK: ALUMNI SHOWCASE 1", a group exhibition of nine Visual Arts alumni, opened in the Berrie Center Art Galleries on November 7, 2018. The opening featured artists' talks on their different galleries. This exciting exhibition features alumni who graduated in various decades and are creating artworks in diverse media. A special section of the exhibition highlights paintings by Robin Keller. Other exhibiting artists include: Mauro Altamura, Jeanne Brasile, Amy Cunningham, Jose Hernandez, Alex Lake, Tom McGlynn, Mur Lun Kir Sa, and Juno Zago.
Men's Soccer Off to NCAA Sweet Sixteen
The Men's Soccer team's historic season continues as they advance to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. They play on November 17, 2018 against rival Montclair State University at the campus of Tufts University. Learn more: ramapoathletics.com/news/2018/11/12/roadrunners-advance-t...
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Performs to Sold Out Fall Concert Crowd
On November 10, 2018, the Fall Concert at Ramapo College featured A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie with student opener Omietté. The concert was sponsored by the College Programming Board (CPB).
Disability Awareness Month and Queer & Trans History Month Closing Ceremony
On October 31, 2018, the Women's Center and the Office of Equity and Diversity Programs held a closing ceremony for the Disability Awareness Month and Queer & Trans History Month, featuring a performance by the Marked Dance Project. Marked Dance Project is a New York City contemporary dance company which features performers with and without disabilities, and was created by Mark Travis Rivera in 2009. Mark Travis Rivera is an award-winning choreographer and activist who also identifies as gay, disabled, and gender-nonconforming.
Women’s Entrepreneurship Week with ENACTUS
Women Entrepreneurship Week is an international movement in its fifth year continuing to increase visibility of female entrepreneurship. The student group, the Ramapo College Enactus team sponsored an event on October 16, 2018 with the Anisfield School of Business, Association of Latinos Moving Ahead (ALMA), and America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to bring this movement to Ramapo's campus. This event featured three guest speakers Sheila Robinson-Kiss, Kristine Deer, and Mark Miller, as well as a hands-on product design adventure.
Study Abroad: South Korea and Japan Presentation
Students who took the Japan & South Korea Study Abroad Program last May presented their trip experiences to campus on October 24, 2018. If you are interested in Japan and Korea and/or thinking about joining the program in the future, please contact Christina Chung at cchung1@ramapo.edu
Ramapo Reads: Frankenstein for Day-Long Reading
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, the Center for British Studies and the FYS Program co-sponsored an all-day readathon in the York Room of Birch Mansion. Approximately 100 faculty, staff, and students read sections from the novel.
Founders' Day Celebrates Ramapo College's 49th Birthday
On November 7, 2018, Ramapo College celebrated Founders' Day, which marks the College's birthday. Festivities included a photo booth, caricaturists, games, refreshments, a cake cutting, contests and music. Learn more: www.ramapo.edu/founders/
Diversity Day at Ramapo College
Office of Equity and Diversity Programs hosted their annual Diversity Day on October 17, 2018 in the Grove. Diversity Day is a day to celebrate and embrace who we are, despite our differences, no matter what race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, or disability. It is also a day to reflect on and learn about different cultures and ideologies at Ramapo College. It was completed by cultural foods, music, and fun activities.
The Muslim Student Association - First Meeting
Students joined the Muslim Student Association on September 17, 2018 for their first general meeting of the semester. They got to meet new and current members, while also learning about MSA's role on campus.
Wellness Wednesday Takes Over the Grove
On October 3, 2018, students joined the Wellness Coalition in the Grove for Wellness Wednesday. Students were invited to participate in fun health and wellness related activities, learn about wellness resources on campus, and enjoy free giveaways to promote health and wellness! The Krame Center also hosted a labyrinth walk and guided meditations in the York Room, Birch Mansion for the event.
Padovano Commons
A dedication ceremony was held on September 26, 2018 for the Padovano Commons. The Padovano Commons is a space that was made possible by a generous gift from Professor Emeritus Anthony T. Padovano and his wife Theresa. This lounge space has already become an important gathering spot at Ramapo College!
Hype Night Rallies Roadrunners for Basketball Season
We're ready for basketball season here at Ramapo College! Earlier this week we celebrated Hype Night to meet our men's and women's teams, enjoy performances by the XTREME Team, RCNJ's cheer and dance teams, and to honor the 2017-2018 men's basketball team with their NJAC Championship/NCAA Final Four rings. www.ramapoathletics.com
Quadfest at the Village
The Village Residence Life staff invited students to bring their squad to the quad and enjoy ‘Quad Fest’ on September 27, 2018. There were lots of free food including empanadas, CARS sandwiches, mac n’ cheese bites, pizza, and more. There were also many activities such as DIY Tie Dye, DIY Lava lamps, and glow in the dark ring toss!
Mail-In Ballot Party with CCEC
The Civic and Community Engagement Center called all students with no time to vote in the upcoming Midterm Elections to join them for a Mail-In Ballot Party on October 11, 2018. Students were able to complete a Vote by Mail ballot application at the party! If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact ccec@ramapo.edu.
Ramapo’s Women’s Volleyball Team Faces Up Against Stockton University
On October 11, 2018 our Women’s Volleyball Team played Stockton University at Ramapo College. To check out the stats and learn more visit: ramapoathletics.com/news/2018/10/11/womens-volleyball-rid...
Oktoberfest 2018 - Fall Fest
On October 6, 2018, the fun of Oktoberfest continued in the Laurel Courts! Students enjoyed DJ Ode, tie-dye, jumbo connect 4, sticky dodgeball/ 3D twister, DIY spin art, and DIY fish tanks! This event was co-sponsored with Ramapo Dining and free Late Night dining was provided!
2nd Annual Pride Fest at Ramapo College
Ramapo College’s second annual Pride Fest was held on October 10, 2018. Students could receive giveaways and meet on and off campus partners whose services are LGBTQ+ focused and/or LGBTQ+ friendly. Partners include: The Women’s Center, The Office of Equity and Diversity Programs, Diversity Peer Educators, and more. Email women@ramapo.edu or oed@ramapo.edu for more information.
Ramapo’s Women’s Volleyball Team Wins Against Bard College
On September 14, 2018, the Ramapo College Women's Volleyball team won their match with a 3-0 victory over Bard College in the Bradley Center. To check out the stats and learn more: ramapoathletics.com/news/2018/9/14/womens-volleyball-rama...
Assemblywoman Mila Jasey Visits Campus
Assemblywoman Mila Jasey, Chairwoman of the NJ General Assembly Committee visited Ramapo College on September 25, 2018. During her visit she held a roundtable discussion on college affordability with a group of students.
Accounting Majors Attend the Annual Accounting Meet and Greet
The ASB Career Center hosted their annual Accounting Meet and Greet event on September 18, 2018. Every year, this event helps students find internships and career opportunities by getting the chance to meet with representatives from a variety of accounting firms. For more information, please email ASBCareerPath@ramapo.edu.
A Campus-Wide Project on Fair Trade
A meeting was held on September 12, 2018 to brainstorm ideas for a campus-wide, interdisciplinary, collaborative project on fair trade. The discussion highlighted ways to include fair trade in our classes—including class projects and discussions as well as student research—and increase the presence of fair trade on campus, and more. Need more info? Contact Neriko Doerr at ndoerr@ramapo.edu.
NJBA Honey Cup Comes to Ramapo College!
On September 15, 2018, the Northeast New Jersey Beekeeping Association (NJBA) hosted their annual ‘Honey Cup’ on campus. The event included 60+ local honey samples for free tasting and judging, as well as live music and other family fun activities. It was an unBEElievable afternoon!
First-Year Students Participate in Video Chat with Summer Reading Author Lisa Ko
On September 13, 2018, first-year students were able to participate in a video chat with Lisa Ko. Ko is the author of their summer reading book, "The Leavers." Each student participates in a first-year seminar that incorporates the book into the curriculum. www.ramapo.edu/first-year/summer-reading/
Roadrunners Go Bananas for Frozen Treats
On September 13, 2018, the Office of the President threw a surprise pop-up event for campus to receive free, frozen banana-based soft-serve. The treats were free and were served in the Grove by the Birch Mansion.
Arching Our Newest Roadrunners for Fall 2018
On September 2, 2018, Ramapo College welcomed more than 1,500 New Roadrunners to the start of their college experience. First-Year students and transfer students took part in Arching, where they walked up Mansion Road to shake hands with President Mercer under the Arch. Then as graduating seniors, they will walk back down through the Arch to complete their Ramapo College journey.
Arching Our Newest Roadrunners for Fall 2018
On September 2, 2018, Ramapo College welcomed more than 1,500 New Roadrunners to the start of their college experience. First-Year students and transfer students took part in Arching, where they walked up Mansion Road to shake hands with President Mercer under the Arch. Then as graduating seniors, they will walk back down through the Arch to complete their Ramapo College journey.
Arching Our Newest Roadrunners for Fall 2018
On September 2, 2018, Ramapo College welcomed more than 1,500 New Roadrunners to the start of their college experience. First-Year students and transfer students took part in Arching, where they walked up Mansion Road to shake hands with President Mercer under the Arch. Then as graduating seniors, they will walk back down through the Arch to complete their Ramapo College journey.
New Student Assembly 2018
Students and family members received an official welcome to Ramapo, including remarks from Dr. Peter P. Mercer, President of the College; Christopher Romano, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs; Joseph Connell, Assistant Vice President of Student Success; Ramapo parent representatives Peter and Susan Scandariato and Stephan Lally, Ramapo College SGA President. The New Student Assembly was held on Day 1 of Welcome Week, September 2, 2018 for more than 1,500 First Year and Transfer Students.
Arching Our Newest Roadrunners for Fall 2018
On September 2, 2018, Ramapo College welcomed more than 1,500 New Roadrunners to the start of their college experience. First-Year students and transfer students took part in Arching, where they walked up Mansion Road to shake hands with President Mercer under the Arch. Then as graduating seniors, they will walk back down through the Arch to complete their Ramapo College journey.
Arching Our Newest Roadrunners for Fall 2018
On September 2, 2018, Ramapo College welcomed more than 1,500 New Roadrunners to the start of their college experience. First-Year students and transfer students took part in Arching, where they walked up Mansion Road to shake hands with President Mercer under the Arch. Then as graduating seniors, they will walk back down through the Arch to complete their Ramapo College journey.
Ramapo College’s Inaugural Graduate Programs Commencement Ceremony
On May 17, 2018, Ramapo College held the inaugural Graduate Programs Commencement Ceremony on campus at the Arena of the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center.
2018 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
The 2018 Undergraduate Ceremony was held on May 10, 2018 in the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
2018 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
The 2018 Undergraduate Ceremony was held on May 10, 2018 in the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
Arching of the Ramapo College Class of 2018
On the eve of Undergraduate Commencement, Ramapo College hosted graduates and their guests for the time-honored tradition of Arching. Arching ceremonies mark both the beginning and ending of the Ramapo College experience. On their first day as Ramapo students, the Class of 2018 marched up Mansion Road and through the Arch. On May 9, 2018 graduates of the Class of 2018 processed through the Arch and down Mansion Road as it was lined with cheering families, friends, faculty and staff.
Arching of the Ramapo College Class of 2018
On the eve of Undergraduate Commencement, Ramapo College hosted graduates and their guests for the time-honored tradition of Arching. Arching ceremonies mark both the beginning and ending of the Ramapo College experience. On their first day as Ramapo students, the Class of 2018 marched up Mansion Road and through the Arch. On May 9, 2018 graduates of the Class of 2018 processed through the Arch and down Mansion Road as it was lined with cheering families, friends, faculty and staff.
Arching of the Ramapo College Class of 2018
On the eve of Undergraduate Commencement, Ramapo College hosted graduates and their guests for the time-honored tradition of Arching. Arching ceremonies mark both the beginning and ending of the Ramapo College experience. On their first day as Ramapo students, the Class of 2018 marched up Mansion Road and through the Arch. On May 9, 2018 graduates of the Class of 2018 processed through the Arch and down Mansion Road as it was lined with cheering families, friends, faculty and staff.
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