On Monday, September 22, the Partnership for Public Service presented eight outstanding public servants with the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (Sammies). Having earned the reputation as the “Oscars” of public service, the achievements of the 2014 medal...
Topic
NJ
NJTIP @ Rutgers to host Connect to Transit Seminar, October 8
On Wednesday, Oct. 8 NJTIP @ Rutgers will conduct a free “Connect to Transit” seminar for professionals, volunteers, and community members to become informed advocates for public transportation so they can better assist older adults other clients with navigating the...
New majors in Health Administration, Public Policy offer new career perspectives for Bloustein undergraduates
The number of undergraduates enrolled in the Bloustein School’s public health major has continued to rise, with an exceptionally large number of students were opting to take courses to fulfill a certificate in public health administration. The ultimate goal of...
Bloustein student receives APTF Board Scholarship
The American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) recently announced that Bloustein School Masters in City and Regional Planning (MCRP) student Sherri Dawson is the recipient of a 2014-15 APTF Scholarship. All member organizations of the American Public...
EJB analysis finds PSE&G will be economic engine for New Jersey
A new economic analysis conducted by researchers at the Bloustein School finds that from 2011 to 2021,Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) investments in New Jersey’s electric transmission network will be a powerful stimulant of the state’s economy. The...
Bloustein Local receives grant to assist local governments with identification, management of digital technology risks
The Bloustein Local Government Research Center was recently awarded a $35,000 grant from the New Jersey Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund (MEL-JIF) to research and develop “best practices” that can be employed by New Jersey local government units to...
Emerging national, regional trends in consumer debt, credit access to be discussed at Sept. 19 conference
In the wake of the Great Recession, the credit viability of many consumers and their ability to access mainstream financial products has been challenged. What can we anticipate with household credit use and repair over the next decade? On Friday, September 19 the...
EJB researchers create new climate change mapping website for New Jersey
NJADAPT.org, a new climate change mapping website for New Jersey, was launched this week. The project was spearheaded by EJB's Environmental Analysis and Communications Group. Jeanne Herb, associate director of the Rutgers Environmental Analysis and Communications...
Bloustein School, Louis Berger Group announce 2014-15 fellows
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University and The Louis Berger Group have announced the selection of the Louis Berger Graduate Fellows for the upcoming academic year. The 2014-15 Fellows are Guadalupe Gutierrez-Escribano,...
Rutgers study explores attitudes and preferences toward post-Sandy rebuilding
Individual Property Owners Prefer Community-Based Post-Sandy Rebuilding Efforts But Are Skeptical They’ll Happen A yearlong study funded by the New Jersey Recovery Fund and conducted by researchers at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at...
Upcoming Events
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
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 Monday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Can't […]
Ph.D. Colloquium: Writing, Fast and Slow
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresented by Professor Michael Smart
Bildner Center: One Year after October 7: A Conversation with Miriam Herschlag
VirtualThe Ruth and Alvin Rockoff Annual Lecture Join a discussion between Miriam Herschlag, opinion and blogs editor for The Times of Israel, and Nancy Sinkoff, the Bildner Center’s academic director, […]
Career Services: Fall Networking Event
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesJoin Bloustein alumni from urban planning, public policy, informatics, and health administration for a workshop on networking best practices, followed by open networking with Bloustein alumni, undergraduate and graduate students. […]