Rutgers University–New Brunswick has appointed Piyushimita (Vonu) Thakuriah as the new Dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, effective Oct. 1. She was most recently the Ch2m chair of Transport and professor of Urban Studiesand an...
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Alumnus hosts interactive workshop for graduate students on the uses of NJ MAP
by Silvia Cuevas, MCRP '19 John Hasse, Ph.D., is not a magician; he wants everyone in on his secret. “Maps are magical,” he says. “You can look at a map and you can understand something about a place and something about the environment.” That’s why he created NJ Map,...
Greenberg, Berger MPAP '04 honored at Distinguished Alumni and Livingston Legacy Awards event
On March 20, 2018 the Livingston Alumni Association (LAA) honored two faculty members and six alumni from the former Livingston College of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, at an awards dinner. Michael R. Greenberg, Distinguished Professor and Interim Dean of the...
Urban planning alumnus Jessica Schellack builds community — with coffee
With an undergraduate degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan, it makes sense that Jessica has always spent time thinking about space and how people relate to the space around them—especially how a building or business will affect those living in the surrounding community. Prior to pursuing her City and Regional Planning degree, Jessica was living in Colorado and working at a third wave coffee roastery.
Tucker named associate VP and director of athletics at NJCU
Shawn Tucker MCRP '12, associate athletic director for Student Athlete Development at Rutgers University, has been selected as the new associate vice president and director of athletics at New Jersey City University. Tucker will be the youngest athletic directors in...
Local coffee shop, OQ Coffee Co., honored as Best Coffee in New Jersey 2018
Highland Park's OQ Coffee Co., owned by Jessica Schellack MCRP '11 and her husband Ben, was recently named Best Coffee in New Jersey by Food and Wine. Food and Wine story, March 23, 2018 NJ.com story, March 30, 2018
Bloustein lecture to explore the impact of women in entrepreneurial roles, Feb. 20
The Bloustein School will host the Ruth Ellen Steinman and Edward J. Bloustein Memorial Lecture, "Leading Their Communities: Exploring Women’s Impact in Entrepreneurial Roles," on Tuesday, February 20 at 4:00 p.m. This engaging panel will feature accomplished, female...
MCRP alum Erika Hill named to executive team of Nassau County Comptroller
In late December 2017, Nassau County Comptroller-elect Jack Schnirman announced the addition of new members of his executive team, including naming Erika E. Hill MCRP '11 as Director of Programs & Community Engagement. Ms. Hill previously served as director of...
Bloustein School Alumni PoP Topics/NYC Alumni Panel — Resiliency Lessons Learned from Superstorm Sandy
Five years ago in late October, the Northeast was rocked by Superstorm Sandy. On Thursday, November 16th, the Bloustein School Alumni Association hosted a PoP Topics panel to reflect on lessons learned in light of the unfolding disaster recovery efforts in Texas,...
BGSA presents A Night Out for Puerto Rico, December 3
On Sunday, December 3, 2017, the Bloustein Graduate Student Association is hosting a fundraising event for Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria. There will be live music, comedy, poetry and an open mic afterwards. To be held at the Ale n' Wich Pub, 246 Hamilton...