Culture. Art. Education. Dining. Nightlife. Shopping. And so much more. New Brunswick, NJ—home to Rutgers University and dubbed “the Healthcare City” as the home to several of the state’s most prestigious medical facilities—was recently named number No. 5 on Movato...
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Remembering Mandela and his link to Rutgers—remarks by Meredeth Turshen
Following the death of Nelson Mandela, Bloustein School professor Meredeth Turshen, D.Phil., spoke on his legacy and his link to the school at a Bloustein Faculty Council meeting. Her remarks are included here. *********** As we mourn the passing—and celebrate the...
Real estate market trends, future expectations to be discussed at Real Estate Development and Economic Summit, Dec. 13
News, trends in commercial real estate development, regional cooperation, infrastructure construction, best-practices in commercial real estate investment and pricing, finance and debt, economics and land policy, sustainable development, and occupational strategies...
Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement announces final fall “Rethinking the City” lecture— Filip Stabrowski, December 9
The Bloustein School’s Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement‘s fall 2013 lecture series, Rethinking the City, which seeks to promote how people and communities can shape the life and future of our cities in the face of today’s challenges and opportunities,...
Rutgers event traces history, looks at future of New Jersey’s Gold Coast
On October 25, the Bloustein Local Government Research Center hosted a symposium, “The New Jersey Gold Coast: How We Got Here and Where We Are Going,” that reviewed the history of the area and discussed its future. The half-day event was held at Rutgers University’s...
Bloustein students raise money for Elijah’s Promise with Thanksgiving pie sale
For the third year, Bloustein students from the Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement and theAlan M. Voorhees Transportation Center joined forces to hold their annual Thanksgiving pie sale to raise money for Elijah’s Promise and the annual Turkey Trot. The two...
Sustainable Raritan River Mini-Conference, December 5. Register now!
The Bloustein School’s Sustainable Raritan River Initiative will host the Sustainable Raritan River Mini-Conference on Thursday, December 5 at Duke Farms. This free mini-conference will pick up where the June conference left off, highlighting current issues of concern...
A Symposium on Maternal and Child Mortality and AIDS in Africa, Nov.18
The Bloustein School, the Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs (GAIA), the School of Social Work, and the Center for African Studies are pleased to present “A Symposium on Maternal and Child Mortality and AIDS in Africa” on Monday, November 18. The...
Felder participates in Caucus: New Jersey’s “New Jersey After the Storm” discussion
Last year, Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the East Coast. The storm caused $36.8 billion worth of damage and interrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands. NJ is still reeling from the effects. What progress has been made in the past year to rebuild and restore?...
Ralph W. Voorhees, Rutgers alumnus, civic and philanthropic leader, dies
Ralph W. Voorhees, a 1948 graduate of Rutgers University and friend and benefactor to the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and Rutgers University, died of natural causes on Monday, November 4. He was 87. A sterling example of volunteerism and...
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RAISE 2024: Student Data Science / Informatics Competition Finals
Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum, CSB 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesRethinking AI for Shared Empowerment (RAISE) 2024 is a public informatics data science competition that will test skills in data analysis and problem-solving while highlighting the importance of data analysis […]
15-Minute Neighborhoods
Virtual15 Minute Neighborhoods: A Pathway to Creating Healthier, More Just, Resilient & Sustainable Communities in New Jersey The 15-minute neighborhood concept gained visibility as the global pandemic demonstrated that local […]
Career Virtual Drop-ins
VirtualBloustein Career Development Specialists Cheryl Egan and Andrea Garrido will be in a Zoom Room on Monday's beginning January 22, 2024 (excluding holidays and spring break) to answer questions, provide […]
Freights and Ports Capstone Presentations 2
VirtualAll are invited to attend the capstone presentations to be given by graduate students in the Urban Planning: Freights and Ports course. There will be two sessions: Monday, April 15, […]
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VirtualThe Prospective Student Information Sessions give interested students an opportunity to learn about the undergraduate program offerings at the Bloustein School. There is an overview of each major, minor, and […]