Jeffrey Hofmann

Jeffrey Hofmann of Franklin Lakes, N.J. is a senior Literature major with a History minor. He has a 4.0 GPA and has been on the Dean’s List each semester. “These are among my proudest achievements at Ramapo thus far.”

Beyond the classroom, he remains active in his study of literature. While attending the Readings at Ramapo events on campus, he is eager to learn from both professional authors and his fellow peers. In his final semester, Jeffrey is looking forward to further explore the extra-curricular literary opportunities on campus. “I am very passionate about both curation and literature, and hope to continue building a career that utilizes both of these passions.”

Jeffrey has a part-time job at the Ramsey Public Library, and in his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with his friends.

Awarded Scholarships

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2019

Christopher, Professor Robert J. Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded in Spring 2024. Applications open 12/28/23 and close 1/28/24.

The Robert J. Christopher Memorial Scholarship honors the long and positive relationship between Robert J. Christopher (1937-2006), a distinguished professor of literature and Ramapo College of New Jersey. For 32 years, Dr. Christopher served as an academic administrator in addition to introducing generations of students to the depth and beauty of English and American literature. In addition, Dr. Christopher created and directed the Oxford Honors Program, the College’s first honors program and one of the early study abroad programs for liberal arts students enrolled at Ramapo College. The program brought Ramapo College students to Oxford University for summers of study and travel in England where they were introduced to the places that produced the greats of English literature.

The Professor Robert J. Christopher Memorial Scholarship was created by Dr. Christopher’s family and friends to recognize superior academic achievement among literature and documentary film/video majors, which reflects Dr. Christopher’s teaching and research interests.

Thomases, Fred and Florence Scholarship

Ramapo College benefited from the foresight and commitment of two long- time Bergen County residents, Fred and Florence Thomases. Mrs. Thomases was a member of the founding Ramapo College Board of Trustees, entrusted with the mission of creating Ramapo College and finding it a home.

Fred Thomases was a textile industry executive, internationally known for his innovations. He was a leader in the community, serving as a trustee of Temple Emanu-El in Englewood, the New Jersey Jewish Community Center on the Palisades in Tenafly, and as a National Board Member of American ORT, an international Jewish organization focused on technological and vocational education. Mr. Thomases died in 2000 and his wife 11 years later, but through this scholarship they leave a legacy of their commitment to education.