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The Center for Pizza Studies was founded on a simple idea: in a state often considered (though hotly debated…we see you, New York) the pizza capital of the United States, there is no better place to explore the culture, craft, and impact of pizza.
That exploration becomes a shared academic experience — one that brings people together around a subject that is both deeply rooted in New Jersey identity and widely appreciated across campus. As a hub for conversation, curiosity, and community, the Center positions Ramapo at the epicenter of thoughtful (and occasionally delicious) inquiry.
The Center for Pizza Studies is a place where ideas rise (and so does the dough).
Why pizza? Because in New Jersey, it’s more than food — it’s tradition, community, and, occasionally, a spirited debate.
We welcome Roadrunners to select a time and learn more about pizza while enjoying a slice! Space is limited.The Center is located in B-114.
12:00pm: Ribbon-cutting Ceremony — Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki and Dr. Joyce Shim, vice provost for academic and faculty affairs
12:15 pm: The Perfect Topping: Building a Brand Strategy for New Jersey’s Newest Academic Center — Dr. Joy de los Reyes, assistant professor of marketing
12:45 pm: The Neuroscience of Comfort Eating — Dr. Kathleen Lynch, associate professor of neuroscience
1:15 pm: The History of Pizza: From Ancient Times to Modern Global Domination — Dr. Rosetta D’Angelo, professor of Italian
1:45 pm: We Are What We Wheat: Sustainable Flour and Artisan Pizzas — Dr. Nate Otjen, assistant professor of sustainability and environmental studies
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