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...
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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...
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...
Shapiro to discuss “The Politics of Regulatory Reform” tonight, Nov. 6, 8pm with Alan Colmes
Professor Stuart Shapiro will discuss his new book, The Politcs of Regulatory Reform, co-authored with Bloustein School instructor Debra Borie-Holtz on Alan Colmes Radio on Wednesday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. Listen live...
Bloustein alumnus Manz to participate in TEDxBroadStreet event, Nov. 2
On Saturday, November 2, 2013, Bloustein alumnus Emily Manz MCRP ’13, who lives in the Ironbound section and works as an Associate of Real Estate and Business Attraction at Brick City Development Corporation, will participate in the TEDxBroadStreet “Reach. Rise....
Voorhees Transportation Center launches website to promote transit-oriented development news in NJ
The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, (VTC), a national leader in transportation research and education and the nucleus of transportation-related policy research, training and education at Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public...
Seneca to discuss post-Superstorm Sandy employment tonight, WHYY 90.9-FM
Bloustein professor and economist Joseph J. Seneca will participate in a discussion about New Jersey employment post-Superstorm Sandy on WHYY 90.9 FM on Tuesday evening, October 29. It will air between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on Newsworks Tonight. The story will also be...
Upcoming Events
Undergraduate New Student Information Session for Fall 2024 Majors
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesIn-Person Session August 27th The Bloustein School is hosting the annual undergraduate student orientation for new majors on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Newly enrolled direct-admit students in Planning and Public Policy, […]
International Student Resources Information Session and Panel
VirtualMeet your Bloustein Graduate student services/career team and the Bloustein Liaison to our international students. The second hour will be a panel of international alumni who will share their journey […]
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 […]
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 […]
Undergraduate Research Discovery Session: Public Health and Public Policy
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesDr. Jane Miller will present information about the Bloustein Honors Research Program (BHRP) and independent study options available. Dr. Liz Cooner, Director of the NJ State Policy Lab, will be […]