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Assistant Director of Major Events and Programs Ashley Vega said the Rutgers Involvement Fair had 581 groups participate, as well as more than 25,000 booth visits and 8,930 chat messages exchanged between students and group members.

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Rutgers holds virtual involvement fair

By Victoria Yeasky | 3 days ago

The Rutgers Involvement Fair, which normally takes place on the College Avenue campus at the start of the semester, was held virtually this year from Sept. 14 to Sept. 16.

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) said a group of YouTubers attracted a large crowd in Seaside Heights, which consisted of approximately 1,000 or more individuals, that disregarded social distancing guidelines and the statewide face mask mandate.

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State officials speak on increased coronavirus transmission among young adults, large crowd in Seaside Heights

By Madison McGay | 3 days ago

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) discussed the increased number of situations in which individuals have not been following social distancing guidelines or adhering to the statewide face mask mandate, especially among younger New Jersey residents, during yesterday’s press conference.

Scott Glenn, distinguished professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, and Travis Miles, assistant professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, said they hope they can use these observations to improve the oceans and atmosphere hurricane forecasts, as well as to better how the oceans respond to hurricanes.

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Rutgers professors join hurricane research project using Navy gliders

By Joanne Chung | 3 days ago

For the 2020 hurricane season, the Urban Coast Institute (UCI) partnered with a team of federal agencies and research institutions, including Rutgers, to deploy two Navy research gliders that collect data on interactions between the ocean and hurricanes that pass through the New York-New Jersey Bight.

University President Jonathan Holloway said the University Equity Audit can help officials assess whether they are actively working to provide learning and teaching opportunities for underrepresented groups.

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Rutgers releases findings from University Equity Audit

By Hayley Slusser | 4 days ago

University President Jonathan Holloway sent a University-wide email yesterday announcing the release of the University Equity Audit report.

The app, Bubbl, was released on Sept. 2 and allows users to rate how well businesses are upholding safety measures for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Rutgers students create application to inform public on coronavirus safety precautions

By Victoria Yeasky | 4 days ago

A group of college students, including two students from Rutgers, recently created an application to help people stay informed and safe during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Leslie M. Kantor, professor and chair of the Department of Urban-Global Public Health, said a ban on mifeprex (mifepristone), the medication used for non-surgical abortion, could pose a threat to individuals who are unwilling to go to a medical facility due to a fear of contracting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

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Rutgers professor discusses abortion medication controversy

By Gopna Shekaran | 4 days ago

Several senators have called for the FDA to ban mifeprex (mifepristone), a medication used for non-surgical abortion, according to an article on USA Today.

The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and the New Brunswick Police Department have not named any suspects in the shooting and the investigation is active and ongoing.

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Authorities identify victims in off-campus shooting, Rutgers releases statement

By Hayley Slusser | 5 days ago

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) have identified the two men who died during a shooting early Sunday morning, according to a press release.

Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said New Jerseyans should try to get their flu vaccinations by the end of October.

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NJ officials prepare for flu season amid coronavirus pandemic

By Hayley Slusser | 5 days ago

At a press conference yesterday, Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said efforts to address coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New Jersey may be impacted by the upcoming flu season.

Shobha Swaminathan, associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and medical director of the infectious disease practice at University Hospital in Newark, is the site director for the Moderna clinical trials.

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Rutgers faculty discusses U. participation in coronavirus vaccine trials

By Elaine Ku | 5 days ago

Rutgers has been selected as the site of two different clinical trials to find a vaccine for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Chair and Chief Administrator B. Sue Fulton said many people visiting an MVC agency are unaware that their transactions can be conducted online and advised customers to check online before visiting a facility.

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NJ officials address new initiatives, long wait times at MVC

By Hayley Slusser | 6 days ago

At a press conference on Friday, Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Chair and Chief Administrator B. Sue Fulton addressed new initiatives to alleviate wait times at MVC agencies.

Joanne B. Ciulla, professor and director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School, said sometimes an organization will turn down a donation from a company if it believes the company's ethical standards are questionable.

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Rutgers professor discusses ethical donations in business

By Joanne Chung | 6 days ago

While businesses and individuals have long used charitable donations for public relations, ethics dictate they must ensure their intentions do not harm their recipient, according to a recent Rutgers Business Review article written by Joanne B. Ciulla, professor and director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School.

The shooting took place at 32 Delafield St. in New Brunswick at approximately 1:30 a.m. yesterday.

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NBPD investigates off-campus shooting

By Madison McGay | 6 days ago

The New Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) is currently investigating a shooting that took place at approximately 1:30 a.m. yesterday at 32 Delafield St. in New Brunswick, according to an email alert.

The Rutgers—Camden Define American Chapter worked with Assistant Dean of International Students Elizabeth Atkins to create a crowdfunding page for its emergency fund.

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Rutgers—Camden student group creates fund for undocumented, international students

By Hayley Slusser | September 11, 2020

The Rutgers—Camden Define American Chapter recently began a new initiative to provide financial support for undocumented and international students in the midst of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Jason Moore, the director of the Office of Transfer and Non-Traditional Students, said he wants to see students with children among the Rutgers population succeed despite working from home.

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Rutgers students with children discuss remote learning

By Samuel Slackman | September 11, 2020

At Rutgers, students with children are learning to adapt to remote instruction amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

As of Sept. 5, the University has had .46 percent positive test results and 99.3 percent negative test results, according to the Testing Program Dashboard.

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Rutgers issues weekly coronavirus testing results, provides information on quarantine housing

By Madison McGay | September 11, 2020

Rutgers officials released the second Weekly University Health Update yesterday, which includes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing data from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy enacted new changes, such as limiting overtime and removing mail sorting machines, to help deal with financial issues within the United States Postal Service, according to an article from USA Today.

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Rutgers experts discuss US Postal Service, upcoming elections

By Victoria Yeasky | September 10, 2020

The financial concerns surrounding the United States Postal Service (USPS) have gained increasing public attention over the past few months.

Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) said the earthquake, which lasted approximately 13 seconds at 3.1 magnitude, was the worst New Jersey has seen in nine years.

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NJ hit with 3.1 magnitude earthquake

By Madison McGay | September 10, 2020

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake took place in East Freehold, New Jersey, at 2 a.m. yesterday according to a tweet from EMSC.

Rutgers updates coronavirus testing data dashboard

Rutgers professor discusses ethics of who will receive coronavirus vaccine first

Rutgers researchers create device for testing lead contamination

Rutgers holds virtual involvement fair

State officials speak on increased coronavirus transmission among young adults, large crowd in Seaside Heights

Rutgers professors join hurricane research project using Navy gliders

Rutgers releases findings from University Equity Audit

Rutgers students create application to inform public on coronavirus safety precautions

Rutgers professor discusses abortion medication controversy

Authorities identify victims in off-campus shooting, Rutgers releases statement

NJ officials prepare for flu season amid coronavirus pandemic

Rutgers faculty discusses U. participation in coronavirus vaccine trials

NJ officials address new initiatives, long wait times at MVC

Rutgers professor discusses ethical donations in business

NBPD investigates off-campus shooting

Rutgers—Camden student group creates fund for undocumented, international students

Rutgers students with children discuss remote learning

Rutgers issues weekly coronavirus testing results, provides information on quarantine housing

Rutgers experts discuss US Postal Service, upcoming elections

NJ hit with 3.1 magnitude earthquake

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