EJB Talks
Join our faculty and staff experts, as well as some of our alumni and students, as we talk about topics within the disciplines of public policy, urban planning, public health, health administration, and informatics.
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Center For Green Building: Promoting Healthy Buildings and Healthy Communities
A discussion of many aspects of green buildings from the design of the physical space to all of the components of its total operation, including how public policy could work in favor of more green and better building practices.
New Jersey State Policy Lab: Addressing the State’s Needs Effectively, Innovatively, and Equitably
Elizabeth Cooner, Executive Director of the New Jersey State Policy Lab talks about the Lab’s mission of conducting rigorous evidence-based research to help inform New Jersey’s policymakers on solutions to important policy questions that are effective, innovative, and always have a focus on equity.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Putin’s Path to War
Bloustein doctoral candidate and Russian native Sergei Kostiaev discusses his previous academic research and study, what led to his study of Russian lobbying in the U.S., and a firsthand account of how life in Russia changed under Putin. (transcript now available)
The War in Ukraine: A Ukranian Family Member’s Perspective
In this timely, special edition of EJB Talks, Stuart Shapiro speaks with two members of the Bloustein community who are personally touched by the war– undergraduate public health major Solomiya Mykolyk, and public policy professor Andrea Hetling.
Building Better Communities: Bloustein’s Environmental Analysis and Communications Group
Jeanne Herb gives the history of EAC and an overview of its vision of community-based environmental planning, its connection to health and equity, and their growing focus on the intersection of environment and people in both the natural and built environments.
The Voorhees Transportation Center: A Leader in Transportation Research, Education and Training
VTC’s core strengths relate to transportation in the built environment and its work in transit-oriented development, pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety, healthy community design, smart growth, and transportation and social equity.
The Heldrich Center: A National Center of Workforce Development, Policy, and Scholarship
The Heldrich Center is one of the nation’s foremost research and policy organizations dedicated to strengthening the American workplace during an era of rapid global economic change.
Wrapping it up: 2021 politics with Stuart Shapiro
Wrapping up the year with a discussion about the Biden Administration, the Build Back Better bill, and the administration’s improved COVID response.
Conflict, collaboration and consensus: How democracy happens
Linda Stamato and Sandy Jaffe reflect on the current state of democracy and why conflict is necessary, and how their work in conflict resolution fits into policy and planning.
From the Bronx to Bloustein
A dive into the National Environmental Protection Act and the foundations of Bloustein’s multidisciplinary, interconnected programs.
News
Montclair Holiday Party to Honor Town Manager Raises Eyebrows
Montclair Township on Thursday defended an employee-organized holiday party planned to be held in honor of its outgoing interim town manager. It is an event that one local government expert said speaks to a level of “tone deafness.” A sign for the party to be held in...
NJSPL Report: Transportation Priorities for Camden County
By Carla Villacis, Kristin Curtis, Shaghayegh Poursabbagh, Oğuz Kaan Özalp, and Fawaz Al-Juaid Read Report The Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs at Rutgers-Camden (WRI) exists to conduct community-focused research that connects to the public policy and...
Why are more and more local governments communicating through public relations firms?
Palisades Park and Clifton are the latest in a trend of local governments that have hired professional publicity companies to handle their municipal communications. Clifton hired a communication manager earlier this month for a salary between $80,000 to $100,000. The...
Matthew Rivera (MHA ’25) Wins ACHE Student Associate Award
The American College of Healthcare Executives recognizes outstanding healthcare leaders who have made a significant impact on our community. These awards celebrate excellence in healthcare leadership, dedication to improving patient outcomes, and commitment to...
Residents want Lakewood Township Committee meetings to be in person again. Town says no.
A groundswell of vocal residents is urging the Township Committee via petition to return to in-person meetings after nearly five years of having them online only. But Lakewood elected officials, led by Mayor Ray Coles, say it's not happening, claiming the virtual...
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Basic Quantitative Methods Placement Exam
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe placement exam is only for those who wish to waive the BQM requirement because they have a strong statistics background. If you plan to take the BQM course, you […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]