Alexander Ruiz

Alexander Ruiz of Toms River, NJ is a History and International Studies major. “History is a lesson in the mistakes of humanity and International Studies is the demonstration of those lessons remembered or relearned,” he says. Alexander participated in a South India cultural immersion program where he lived in an intercultural center near a remote village and is studying abroad in China this spring. On campus Alexander works with History Professor Paul Elovitz as a research assistant analyzing sources and collecting data. Alexander maintains a 3.76 grade point average.

Awarded Scholarships

2011

Palazzotto, Dominick Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded in Spring 2024. Please check often for application opening dates. 

One of the founding members of the Ramapo College faculty, Dominick Palazzotto served Ramapo in a number of capacities, most notably as director of the School of International Affairs, director of American and International Studies and convener of the History faculty. “Most important,” wrote Sydney Weinberg, a fellow History professor, “Dom was a master teacher who cared deeply about the students he worked with during his many years at Ramapo.” Contributions from Ramapo faculty, staff, alumni and members of Professor Palazzotto’s family created this endowed fund, which honors his memory while recognizing outstanding students in history.