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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Why do Latino parents not enroll their children in a universal Pre-K context? The case of New Brunswick\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Janet Venancio Rodriguez \nTo attend virtually\, use the Zoom link provided via email.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/dissertation-defense-why-do-latino-parents-not-enroll-their-children-in-a-universal-pre-k-context-the-case-of-new-brunswick-nj/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260313T154923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T154934Z
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SUMMARY:New Jersey’s New State Plan: What It Means for the Future
DESCRIPTION:On December 17\, 2025\, the New Jersey State Planning Commission adopted the first new State Development and Redevelopment Plan in nearly 25 years. Developed through collaboration across all levels of government\, the plan provides a framework to guide growth\, land use\, and development across New Jersey. \nThe plan is supported by two companion documents: an Impact Assessment\, produced by Rowan University and Rutgers University\, and an Infrastructure Needs Assessment\, by Rutgers’ Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center. Join us for a discussion of the plan and two companion studies examining the impact of state planning and the infrastructure needed to support New Jersey’s future growth. \nPanelists: \n\nWalter C. Lane\, PP\, AICP\, Executive Director\, New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy\nLisa R. Avichal\, Senior Planner\, New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy\nSteve J. Simone PP\, AICP\, Senior Planner\, New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy\nDr. Qian He\, AICP\, Assistant Professor\, Rowan University\nLeigh Ann Von Hagen\, AICP\, PP \, Executive Director\, Rutgers Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center\nModerator: Clint Andrews\, Distinguished Professor; Associate Dean for Research; and Director\, Rutgers Center for Urban Policy Research\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is presented by the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy\, with support from the New Jersey Office of Planning Advocacy. \n\n\n\n\n  \nThe Ruth Ellen Steinman Bloustein and Edward J. Bloustein Memorial Lecture was established to honor the memory of these two extraordinary individuals. For nearly nineteen years\, the Blousteins dedicated their enormous energies to Rutgers\, The State University of New Jersey. The fund was established in 1988 after Ruth Ellen died following a long and heroic battle with illness. Sadly\, there was cause to broaden the purpose of the fund a year later when Edward Bloustein\, Rutgers’ beloved president\, died suddenly in December of 1989. \nThe endowment supports an annual lecture series\, that may include one to three lectures per academic year\, that is intended to celebrate the values and interests Ruth Ellen and Ed cherished and cultivated throughout their lives.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/new-jerseys-new-state-plan-what-it-means-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260408T144359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184732Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Meaning in Civic Power
DESCRIPTION:How do we find purpose at this moment of civic stress? How do we regain faith in our democracy and each other? \nEric Liu\, CEO of Citizen University\, offers a path for finding meaning and power in our communities. Join us as Liu discusses civic strategies\, including the “Power Walk\,” a powerful civic exercise offered in collaboration with The New York Times’ Headway Team that invites participants to ask who shaped your community\, whose voices were heard\, and what forces are shaping it now. \nRegister here \nThe Bloustein School is pleased to serve as a co-sponsor to the Eagleton Institute of Politics Arthur J. Holland Program on Ethics in Government lecture on April 21\, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Cook College Multipurpose Room (MPR).
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/finding-meaning-in-civic-power/
LOCATION:Eagleton Institute of Politics\, 191 Ryders Lane\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260219T171115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T171115Z
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SUMMARY:Bloustein Research Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to catch up on the wonderful research our faculty\, staff\, and student colleagues have performed over the past year. Bloustein School faculty and staff will present lightning talks followed by a poster session by graduate and undergraduate students. \nThis will be an in-person event. The event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. \nRegister to attend by visiting: go.rutgers.edu/researchday26 \nAgenda: \n8:00 – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast \n9:00 – 10:15 am Lightning Talks\nFaculty and staff will give 5-minute lightning talks about their research. \n10:15 – 11:30 am Poster Session with Light Refreshments\nGraduate and undergraduate students will present posters. A best poster award will be given. \nLIGHTNING TALK PRESENTATIONS AND POSTER PRESENTERS/TOPICS \n11:30 – 12:30 pm Closing Panel: AI and the Future of Research\nA cross-disciplinary faculty panel on the growing role of AI in scholarly research. \nPanelists \nJim Samuel\, Ph.D. Director\, MPI Programs\, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy \nLauren M.E. Goodlad\, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature; Chair\, Critical AI @ Rutgers; Editor\, Critical AI \nRobert Wolfe\, Ph.D. Assistant Professor\, Department of Information Science\, School of Communication & Information\, Rutgers University \nOrganizing Committee: Clint Andrews
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-research-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Bloustein,Health Administration,Informatics,Public Health,Public Policy,Staff Bloustein,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T174500
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
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SUMMARY:Public Policy Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Public Policy program will be holding their listening session on Wednesday\, March 25 at 4:15 PM. This event will be in person in room 261. Students will have an opportunity to meet with Professor Rubin and discuss the Policy program from the student experience. \nRegister here \nRefreshments will be available!
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/public-policy-listening-session-5/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260305T144807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T145039Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Policy Collaboratory
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey State Policy Lab at Rutgers University and SPIA in NJ at Princeton University are delighted to be hosting the third annual Policy Collaboratory at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development on Wednesday\, March 25th from 12pm-5pm. This collaborative event\, sponsored by the Rutgers Democracy Lab\, will welcome graduate students interested in education policy in New Jersey to work together and brainstorm various solutions to address access to higher education in the Garden State. \nIn consultation with academic experts from a variety of disciplines as well as advocates\, policymakers\, elected officials\, and people with lived experience\, students will work together in mixed teams to develop creative and original solutions to this policy problem. The conference will begin with a keynote presentation by Robert Kim\, Esq.\, Executive Director of the Education Law Center. Students will have the opportunity to explore six themes related to higher education access: \n\nAffordability and financial aid\nBasic needs support\nCoursework and curricular pathways\nGuidance and wraparound student supports\nMetrics and accountability\nTransfer pathways\n\nThis half-day event will include complimentary lunch as well as an optional networking cocktail hour after the conference concludes. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop\, tablet\, or other writing materials for the development of presentations in the second half of the conference. \nRegistration is both free and required in order to attend.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/2026-policy-collaboratory/
LOCATION:Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260205T195653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T195723Z
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Statewide Data System Research Summit
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Statewide Data System (NJSDS) is the State of New Jersey’s centralized longitudinal data system for public administrative data. Through coordination with partnering state agencies\, NJSDS has become a large statewide interagency platform where data from K-12\, higher education\, and labor and workforce development are securely stored to expand access and analysis to improve policymaking and performance of public initiatives. \nThis event will include lunch\, an orientation of the NJSDS system\, facilitated discussion around the value and potential of the system\, and short presentations from researchers who have used NJSDS. \nRSVP is required for this event.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/new-jersey-statewide-data-system-research-summit/
LOCATION:Heldrich Center Roosevelt-Perkins Room (second floor)\, 30 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260121T165557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152808Z
UID:72011-1773388800-1773421200@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:18th Annual Krueckeberg Doctoral Conference in Urban Studies\, Urban Planning\, and Public Policy
DESCRIPTION:The Bloustein School will present the 18th Annual Krueckeberg Doctoral Conference in Urban Studies\, Urban Planning\, and Public Policy on Friday\, March 13\, 2026. The conference is organized by doctoral students for doctoral students engaged in urban planning\, urban studies\, health\, and policy-related research across disciplines and universities in the tri-state NJ-NY-PA metropolitan region. Named after Professor Donald A. Krueckeberg\, the conference commemorates Don Krueckeberg’s long-running commitment to doctoral education by providing a one-day forum highlighting doctoral student research at the cutting edge of urban studies\, planning\, and public policy. \nDoctoral students at any stage of dissertation research are invited and encouraged to present their work at the conference. First-year doctoral students are invited to participate to try out a topic\, and advanced candidates may present sections of research or a finished dissertation\, or anywhere in between. Past presentations have outlined tentative research topics\, surveyed literature\, reported interim findings\, and overviewed completed dissertations. The conference aims to encourage questions\, comments\, and discussions during each session. \nAGENDA \n8:30 – 9:00 AM ··· Breakfast\n9:00 – 9:15 AM ··· Welcome & Introduction\n9:15 – 10:05 AM ··· Panel 1 — Health & Equity |     Discussant: Sharifa Z. Williams\, Assistant Professor\n10:05 – 11:10 AM ··· Panel 2 — Neighborhood Change\, Urban Displacement & Gentrification  |      Discussant: Mi Shi\, Associate Professor\n11:10 – 11:25 AM ··· Break\n11:25 AM – 12:30 PM ··· Panel 3 — Climate\, Sustainability & Urban Transition  |  Discussant: Andrea Restrepo-Mieth\, Assistant Professor\n12:30 – 1:20 PM ··· Lunch\n1:20 – 2:05 PM ··· Keynote Address — DEFIANT NEIGHBORHOODS  |   Speaker: Gabriela Rendón\, Associate Professor of Urban Planning & Community Development\, The New School / Parsons School of Design\n2:05 – 2:55 PM ··· Panel 4 — The Carceral City  |  Discussant: Laura R. Peck\, Associate Professor\n2:55 – 3:45 PM ··· Panel 5 — Governance\, Regulation\, Institutions: The Production of (Non)Knowledge  |  Discussant: Bernadette Baird-Zars\, Assistant Professor\n3:45 – 4:00 PM ··· Break\n4:00 – 5:05 PM ··· Panel 6 — Housing\, Precarity & State Power  |  Discussant: Kathe Newman\, Professor\n5:05 – 5:55 PM ··· Panel 7 — Digital Urbanism: Platforms\, Perception & Place  |  Discussant: Carmelo Ignaccolo\, Assistant Professor\n5:55 – 6:00 PM ··· Closing Remarks\n6:00 – 7:30 PM ··· Networking Event  | Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe · 292 George St\, New Brunswick\, NJ \nREGISTER TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE HERE \nA well-known and respected scholar in the planning profession\, Professor Krueckeberg’s special interests and contributions were in the areas of planning history\, property theory\, and land use policy. His books\, Introduction to Planning History in the United States\, The American Planner: Biographies and Recollections\, and Urban Planning Analysis\, still serve as important references for scholars and professionals in planning and public policy. \nAs a major contributor to urban planning and policy studies\, the Bloustein School’s Krueckeberg Conference showcases some of the most unique and forward-thinking research in the discipline. Past conferences have included doctoral candidates in urban studies\, urban planning and public policy from Columbia University\, The New School\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and more.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/18th-annual-krueckeberg-doctoral-conference/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ph.D. Colloquium,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260219T173018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T173234Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Women's Equity Through Policymaking
DESCRIPTION:Please join the New Jersey State Policy Lab on Wednesday\, March 11th at 5pm for Q&A and networking to meet some of the former students that have worked with the New Jersey State Policy Lab and continued their careers in public policy and health with a focus on women’s equity. \nThis free event will feature former interns\, teaching assistants\, and research assistants who worked with the NJSPL. They will discuss their careers and experience in areas such as maternal and infant healthcare\, education\, and environmental policy\, followed by time for networking\, where students will learn more about careers where they can make a difference in advancing policies for all people. Light refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the Q&A. \nRSVP HERE \n 
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/advancing-womens-equity-through-policymaking/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260212T152533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T184537Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of  Immersive Space
DESCRIPTION:RSVP IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE DISCUSSION\, WHICH WILL BEGIN AT 1:00 PM. Pizza will be served beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the Civic Square Building for registered guests. RSVP at go.rutgers.edu/immersiveart if you will be attending lunch. \nEver wondered how the world’s most immersive theme parks and attractions come to life? Join us for a behind-the-scenes talk with Jeff DuVilla ’12\, Creative Director of Adirondack Studios\, who has shaped some of the most renowned themed environments across the U.S.\, Asia\, and the Middle East. From early concepts to fully built experiences\, Jeff will talk about how his work blends storytelling\, design\, and human-centered thinking to shape how people move through and connect with spaces. \nIf you’re into urban planning\, placemaking\, art\, or designing environments that leave an impact\, this talk offers real-world insight into how story-driven entertainment is designed\, built\, and experienced. \nAn additional session of this talk will also be held from 10:20-11:40 a.m. Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater\, Nicholas Music Hall\, Douglass Campus 85 George Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/the-art-of-immersive-space/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260220T153147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T153147Z
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: The Evolving Role of Economic Developers: How Economic Resiliency is Redefining the Profession
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jessica Paolini. \nThis is a hybrid event. To attend virtually\, use the Zoom link provided via email.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/dissertation-defense-the-evolving-role-of-economic-developers-how-economic-resiliency-is-redefining-the-profession/
LOCATION:Bloustein School CSB\, Room 113\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260220T152958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T152958Z
UID:73097-1772802000-1772809200@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Sensing Walkability: Insights from Wearable Sensors on Pedestrian Stress and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shiyu Ma. \nTo attend virtually\, use the Zoom link provided via email.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/dissertation-defense-sensing-walkability-insights-from-wearable-sensors-on-pedestrian-stress-and-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260121T164547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T163833Z
UID:72008-1772640000-1772643600@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Exodus From Tyranny:  Fighting for Just Systems as a  National\, State\, and Local Imperative
DESCRIPTION:The Bloustein School Community and Belonging Lecture \nIn the face of a collapsing public health infrastructure and deliberate attacks on government institutions and human and civil rights\, community health and our collective well-being are at risk. As the pendulum swings widely\, the fair solution is to build lasting safe spaces for equity and inclusion\, where health equity and social justice can be achieved. While various populations are pushed off the “Cliff of Good Health\,” the power of data stories\, coalition building\, storytelling for change\, and strong policy advocacy ensures the will of the people remains heard. \nDr. Chris T. Pernell is a dynamic physician leader and social change agent. In her practice\, she focuses on health justice\, community-based advocacy\, and population-wide health promotion and disease prevention. A celebrated visionary and apostle of public health\, Dr. Chris serves as the Director of the NAACP Center for Health Equity. The Center is charged with driving equitable health outcomes and transforming healthcare systems while valuing the whole person. Prior to joining the nation’s oldest and most venerable civil rights organization\, she launched The Esther Group\, a public health consulting and health equity strategy firm. As founder of The Esther Group\, she lives the mandate to dare a future where organizations\, communities and systems can innovate for a better world and humanity. \nSpace is limited and RSVP is encouraged. RSVP HERE.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/community-and-belonging-lecture-dr-chris-pernell/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Public,Public Health,Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260220T155358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T155358Z
UID:73101-1772186400-1772204400@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Careers: Planning\, Policy\, & Informatics Career Fair--Virtual
DESCRIPTION:For Urban Planning\, Public Informatics\, and Public Policy students. Connect with employers and alumni at this career fair design for meaningful conversations and networking. Discover internship and full-time opportunities\, explore diverse career paths\, and establish professional connections in a welcoming\, low-pressure environment. \nRegistration link sent via email by Bloustein Career Services!
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-planning-policy-informatics-career-fair-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,CAREERS,Informatics,Public Policy,Urban Planning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20260206T184341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T184341Z
UID:72819-1771513200-1771520400@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Expanding Participation in Computing: Navigating Power and Privilege on the Pathway to a Computer Science Degree
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Elaine Zundl. \nTo attend virtually\, use the Zoom link provided via email.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/dissertation-defense-expanding-participation-in-computing-navigating-power-and-privilege-on-the-pathway-to-a-computer-science-degree/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20251120T154152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T154152Z
UID:71002-1764691200-1764696600@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Civic Engagement in an Era of Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Renée Sieber is an associate professor at McGill University. Since she graduated from the Bloustein School\, she has investigated the intersection of civic empowerment and computational technologies. She is best known for her research and practice on public participation geographic information systems and also has conducted research on participatory climate modeling. She currently researches civic engagement related to artificial intelligence. She co-hosts the monthly Al in Canadian Municipalities Community of Practice\, now in its sixth year\, where cities exchange best practices on Al use. She has collaborated\nwith numerous federal agencies and organizations in Canada on Al policy. She has advised on the design of two Al risk assessment tools and served on the IEEE working group on Al procurement. She sits on the executive boards of GIScience and Computational Urban Planning and Urban Management. \nArtificial intelligence is sold as a miraculous cure to many of the ills of cities\, one of which is a lack of civic (local) engagement. Al can summarize and translate civic participation and even synthesize participants if desired. Add to that\, cities may be reluctant to engage citizens on Al-its deployment\, impacts\, and overall policy-because engagement supposedly slows Al adoption and because the tech contains all these contradictions. It’s opaque and can only be understood by data scientists. But it seems effortless to use\, with chatbots and software libraries. Humans can and should be in the loop but autonomous agents will save cities time and money. On top of all of that\, Al\, especially generative Al\, exerts an enormous impact on people’s lives so citizens should be involved. But governments exist in a FOMO (fear of missing out) world\, where they feel the need to optimize with Al\, less they miss their competitive advantage. This lecture will discuss these challenges and explore numerous ways that citizens can engage with cities on Al. It will also cover the dark side of Al with regard to civic engagement. \nThis talk draws on Dr. Sieber’s research at the intersection of tech and civic engagement. This interest developed in her dissertation with PhD supervisor Lyna Wiggins\, who emphasized local adoption by planners of GIS\, which at the time was hard! Throughout her career\, she has been driven to investigate the potential for civic engagement using hard tech\, especially as the discourse moves towards tech as the engine of innovation\, for example in smart cities. In this she will draw on her six years co-hosting Al in Canadian Municipalities Community of Practice as well as 20+ years researching public participation GIS. \nRSVP AT go.rutgers.edu/meck2025 \n*************** \nThe Stuart Meck Distinguished Speaker Series on Land Use Law and Affordable Housing was established in 2018 by the family of the late Stuart Meck\, Associate Research Professor and director of the Center for Planning Practice at the Bloustein School\, and a professional planner for more than 45 years. The series highlights experts and practitioners of planning and policy development\, offering diverse insight into topics under public and academic debate. This year’s lecture is dedicated to the memory of Lyna L. Wiggins\, a longtime professor and program director in Rutgers’ urban planning program who retired in 2019 and passed away in November 2024. A pioneer in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS)\, Lyna taught its intricacies to generations of students at the Bloustein School. Most currently practicing planners in New Jersey took one of her courses. All are invited to join us in honoring her memory.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/civic-engagement-in-an-era-of-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Informatics,Public,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250923T151720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180121Z
UID:69973-1761840000-1761847200@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Careers: Planning\, Policy\, & Informatics Career Fair--Virtual
DESCRIPTION:For Urban Planning\, Public Informatics\, and Public Policy students. Engage with Bloustein alumni and employer partners who are seeking interns or full-time employees now or in the future. Learn more about their careers and the organizations in which they represent. \nRegistration coming soon!
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-planning-policy-informatics-career-fair-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,CAREERS,Informatics,Public Policy,Urban Planning,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250923T151628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180133Z
UID:69970-1761300000-1761310800@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Careers: Planning\, Policy\, & Informatics Career Fair--In Person
DESCRIPTION:For Urban Planning\, Public Informatics\, and Public Policy students. Engage with Bloustein alumni and employer partners who are seeking interns or full-time employees now or in the future. Learn more about their careers and the organizations in which they represent. \nRegistration coming soon!
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/careers-planning-policy-informatics-career-fair-in-person/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,CAREERS,Informatics,Public Policy,Urban Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-meet-greet-career-fair.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T174500
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20251020T184253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T185051Z
UID:70373-1761149700-1761155100@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Public Policy Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Public Policy program will be holding their listening session on Wednesday\, October 22nd at 4:15 PM. This event will be in person in room 261. Students will have an opportunity to meet with Professor Rubin and discuss the Policy program from the student experience. \nRegister here \nIf you have an online class at 6\, there will be open rooms available in the building to attend your class virtually.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/public-policy-listening-session-4/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250925T135459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T180110Z
UID:70004-1761066000-1761071400@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Navigating Policy-Focused Career Pathways: Exploring Graduates' Policy-Focused Careers
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the New Jersey State Policy Lab to listen to and meet several of the many former students who have worked with NJSPL over the years. These alumni have gone on to pursue a variety of public policy-focused careers in areas including healthcare\, housing\, and economics. \nIn the four years since the NJSPL’s inception at Rutgers University\, it has employed more than 100 graduate and undergraduate students as part of specific research projects and/or in the annual summer internship program. Many of their former interns and research assistants have stepped into professional careers in assorted policy arenas at the local\, state\, and federal levels. \nThis event will feature former interns\, teaching assistants\, and research assistants who worked with the NJSPL. They will discuss their policy interests\, research\, and career paths\, followed by time for networking\, where current students will learn more about careers where they can make a difference in assorted policy arenas. This event will help current students envision and navigate the transition from theory to practice\, operationalizing their ideals in their career choices. \nLight refreshments will be provided. Register for our event today.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/navigating-policy-focused-career-pathways-exploring-graduates-policy-focused-careers/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Career Workshop Panel Roundtable,CAREERS,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/njspl-navigating-policy-careers.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250925T204249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T204249Z
UID:70030-1760085000-1760117400@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:2025 Rutgers Robotics Workshop 
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 5th annual Rutgers Robotics Workshop. \nThe workshop is held annually as part of the NSF National Research Traineeship SOCRATES (Socially Cognizant Robotics for a Technology-Enhanced Society) at Rutgers. It brings together faculty\, students\, and industry representatives and will feature both internal and external speakers\, with a full day of invited talks\, poster sessions\, lightning talks\, and demonstrations. Students will also present their robotics research during a dedicated poster session. A special alumni session will showcase lightning talks from graduates working across industries ranging from healthcare to venture capital. Several AI startups founded by Rutgers alumni will also be highlighted \nThe workshop is free. Registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rutgers-robotics-workshop-2025-tickets-1367545087169?aff=oddtdtcreator \nRobotics Workshop Agenda: \n8:30 – 9:00 Check – in 9:00 – 9:30 Introduction\n9:30 – 10:30 Plenary Speaker\, Dhruv Shah\, Princeton University\n10:30 – 10:45 Poster Spotlight Talks\n10:45 – 11:45 Coffee break & Poster Session\n11:45 – 12:30 SOCRATES Faculty Lightning Talks: Socially Cognizant Robotics in Action\nClinton Andrews\, Kristin Dana\, Kostas Bekris\, Pernille Hemmer\, Matthew Stone\, Jacob Feldman\n12:30 – 1:30 Networking Lunch\n1:30 – 2:30 Industry/Alumni Lightning Talks: AI in industry\n2:30 – 3:30 Student Talks (NRT fellows/trainees)\n3:30 – 4:00 Keynote Speaker\, Gabriela Oana Cula\, Janssen Pharmaceutical\n4:00 – 4:15 Walkover to Spring Street\n4:15 – 5:00 Robot Demonstrations\n5:00 – 5:30 Industry Consortium Discussion \nFor more information\, visit https://robotics.rutgers.edu/#workshop
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/2025-rutgers-robotics-workshop/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Informatics,Public,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop,Urban Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-robotics-workshop.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250929T154323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T162310Z
UID:70054-1760025600-1760031000@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Residential Support Services for Disabled Students in NJ
DESCRIPTION:Despite efforts to support students with severe physical disabilities\, gaps and inconsistencies in disability accommodation policy and practice can create barriers for these students’ enrollment and academic success. The New Jersey State Policy is convening a panel of experts to address related issues with a focus on students with severe physical disabilities. \nThis in-person event will be an interactive roundtable designed to foster open dialogue and shared learning. All attendees will have the opportunity to contribute insights\, ask questions\, and exchange perspectives. Panelists will discuss strategies to reduce barriers for individuals with severe disabilities at universities and approaches to enhance enrollment and academic success. For those unable to attend in-person\, a Zoom link will be provided upon registering. \nThis is a free event open to students\, faculty\, staff\, and the community. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register today. \nOpening remarks will be delivered by: \n\nCharyl Yarbrough\, NJDOL Assistant Commissioner\, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services\n\nPanelists include: \n\nMatthew B. McDonald\, III\, MD\, President and CEO of Children’s Specialized Hospital\, RWJBH\nPaige Lewis\, Associate Director\, Beckwith Residential Support Services University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\nCarlie Andrews\, Senior Director\, Rutgers University Office of Disability Services\nPaul Hammond\, Associate Vice Chancellor\, Rutgers University Office of Disability Services\nJavier Robles\, Director\, Center for Disability Sports\, Health\, and Wellness\, Rutgers University
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/residential-support-services-for-disabled-students-in-nj/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Public Policy,Symposium/Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T171500
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250829T181135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T151601Z
UID:69577-1758895200-1758906900@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:A Celebration of Bloustein Book Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about book writing and publishing from Rutgers faculty and alumni. Includes discussion with Carmelo Ignaccolo\, Bloustein School Assistant Professor; Akira Drake Rodriguez PhD’ 14\, Assistant Professor at University of Pennsylvania; Laura Wolf-Powers\, PhD ’02\, Professor\, Hunter College Urban Policy and Planning; and Andrew Zitcer\, PhD ’13\, Associate Professor and Program Director\, Drexel University Westphal College of Media Arts & Design \nAGENDA\n2:00 – 3:00 Book Publishing 101: A Round Table Discussion with Doctoral Students and Early Career Faculty about the book publishing process.\n3:10 – 4:45 Book Discussion: Author Presentations and Doctoral Student Reflections\n4:45 – 5:15 Reception\n\nLOCATION: Room 261\n\nREGISTER: https://go.rutgers.edu/bookparty
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/a-celebration-of-bloustein-book-publishing/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,Faculty Bloustein,Public,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250820T142823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T143211Z
UID:69470-1756371600-1756382400@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Basic Quantitative Methods Placement Exam
DESCRIPTION:To register: Email Shiyu Ma at sm2758 [at] scarletmail.rutgers.edu by 5pm on August 21\, 2025. \nThis closed-book exam is similar to the final exam for the Basic Quantitative Methods course. The exam will cover all chapters of the book listed below. You will need a non-graphing calculator and pen or pencil. \nTo prepare: Joseph F. Healey. Statistics: A Tool for Social Research. Wadsworth Cengage Learning 10th edition (or subsequent editions) . Please be advised that you need an active Rutgers Box Account to view the above link. \nExam format: \n\nmultiple choice and short answer questions that test your understanding of concepts\, and\ncomputational problems and interpretation of statistical output from STATA. Familiarity with any statistical software package should be sufficient to interpret the output.\n\nAt exam time\, you will receive statistical tables (appendices A\, B\, C\, and D from the 10th edition of the textbook) as well as a formula sheet with the formulas from the inside front cover of the textbook.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/basic-quantititive-methods-placement-exam-2025/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Informatics,Public Policy,Student Services,Urban Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250806T134106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T134106Z
UID:69342-1754474400-1754481600@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:NJ State Policy Lab Internship Presentations
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to attend the 2025 New Jersey State Policy Lab Summer Intern Presentations on Wednesday\, August 6th. Each NJSPL intern selected an area of policy research that was of interest to them in order to investigate and study at the beginning of the summer. These presentations serve as a capstone to the ten-week internship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe students\, Abigail Asante-Amoah\, Malachi David\, Tiffany Flax\, Tricia Harris\, Avianna Peterson\, and Sami Shaikh\, will present on a range of subjects including education\, the environment\, health\, and more. The event will be held in person and virtually on August 6th from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. Interested attendees are welcome to register here.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/nj-state-policy-lab-internship-presentations-2025/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250718T143957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T144056Z
UID:69115-1753437600-1753444800@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Municipal Orientations to Warehouse Development in the Chicago Region
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lauren Nolan\, PhD candidate
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/dissertation-defense-municipal-orientations-to-warehouse-development-in-the-chicago-region/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Seminar,Urban Planning,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250312T211805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T183120Z
UID:62678-1747648800-1747656000@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Bloustein School Convocation 2025
DESCRIPTION:The formal Bloustein School Convocation ceremony will recognize each graduate individually with pomp and circumstance.  Students will cross the stage and have their names read as they are recognized. \nImportant note: GRADUATE students with August 2024\, October 2024\, January 2025\, May 2025 and August 2025 degree dates\, and UNDERGRADUATE students with January 2025\, May 2025\, and August 2025 are invited to participate in the school convocation. \nTHIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. Visit our website for more information about the Bloustein School Convocation \nThis event will also be livestreamed. Join us on Facebook Live (no account needed) at https://go.rutgers.edu/ruejb2025. The stream will start at approximately 9:50 a.m. and the procession of graduates will begin at 10:00 a.m. Please be aware that some music\, including Pomp & Circumstance\, may be blocked due to copyright
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-school-convocation-2025/
LOCATION:Jersey Mike’s Arena\, 83 Rockefeller Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Bloustein,Health Administration,Informatics,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Student Services,Urban Planning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/convocation-celebration.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250319T190838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T161856Z
UID:62815-1745348400-1745353800@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester “Citizen to Changemaker: Making Your Voice Matter."
DESCRIPTION:Along with our co-sponsoring organizations\, the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) is honored to welcome U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester as the 2025 Honorary Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women’s Political Leadership at Rutgers University. Senator Blunt Rochester made history in 2024 as Delaware’s first woman and first Black person elected to the U.S. Senate. \nSenator Blunt Rochester will speak in this year’s event titled\, “Citizen to Changemaker: Making Your Voice Matter.” The discussion will explore the power of civic engagement\, the impact of representation\, the role race and gender play in U.S. politics\, and how individuals can drive meaningful change. \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025 \n⏰ Time: 7:00 PM \n📍 Location: Rutgers Academic Building Room 2400 \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required.  \nThe Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women’s Political Leadership was created to honor the legacy of the late state Senator Wynona Lipman\, the first Black woman to serve in the New Jersey State Senate. The Lipman Chair is intended to celebrate Senator Lipman\, remind people of her achievements\, and encourage others to follow in the footsteps of this path-breaking Black woman leader. CAWP is grateful to the governor and the state legislature for their commitment to honoring Senator Lipman’s memory and advancing women’s leadership.
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/u-s-senator-lisa-blunt-rochester-citizen-to-changemaker-making-your-voice-matter/
LOCATION:Rutgers Academic Building\, 15 Seminary Place\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Policy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for American Women and Politics":MAILTO:cawp.info@eagleton.rutgers.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250314T200712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T200712Z
UID:62737-1744826400-1744833600@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Student Workshop: Talking Across Difference
DESCRIPTION:Join with other Rutgers students in a conversation about American politics today – what’s happening\, why does it matter\, and how can you get more involved? \nOpen to current Rutgers students. Participants must register in advance. Dinner will be served. \nThis Talking Across Difference conversation will be moderated by Rutgers faculty and is co-sponsored by the Rutgers Democracy Lab\, the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the Rutgers New Brunswick Political Science Department. \nRegistration Required
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/student-workshop-talking-across-difference-2/
LOCATION:Alexander Library\, 169 College Avenue\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Seminar,Student Organization
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T003034
CREATED:20250409T180823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T180956Z
UID:64174-1744794000-1744801200@bloustein.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:April Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Vaccine Equity Education Coalition is very excited to host a Shot@Life Advocacy Workshop designed to equip public health leaders with valuable tools and resources to amplify their impact in advocacy. Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your efforts\, this workshop is for you! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/april-advocacy-workshop/
LOCATION:Paul Robeson Cultural Center – Busch Campus
CATEGORIES:Career Professional Development,External,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Social Gathering,Student Organization
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