Juan Ayala talks about the distinctions between architecture and urban design, emphasizing the historical separation of individual building design and broader urban landscape planning. He also highlights the crucial role of urban designers as bridges between architects and planners.
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EJB Talks–Fostering a Better Understanding of the Disability Community
Growing up as a child with a disability, Professor Cynthia Simon shares how her early studies eventually led to teaching disability studies and talks about the importance of including people with disabilities in the discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dean Stuart Shapiro: Federal regulations don’t really affect economic growth
The American economy added over 330,000 jobs in September, but the role of government regulation in the economic equation is conspicuously absent from discussions. This article examines the impact of regulations on the macroeconomy and why they may be less significant than previously claimed, shedding light on a complex economic reality.
EJB Talks–From Journalist to Health Administration: Reporting on Hospitals and Running Them
Professor Ceu Cirne-Neves talks about her journey from journalism to healthcare administration, her extensive career in hospital administration, and the significant changes in the healthcare industry that she has experienced over the years.
EJB Talks New Faculty Spotlight: Bernadette Baird-Zars and Gray Institutions
Bernadette Baird-Zars research interests span land use, governance, construction permitting, and the role of community-based organizations in reshaping planning processes.
EJB Talks New Faculty Spotlight: Mark Paul and The Ends of Freedom
Dean Stuart Shapiro talks to Mark Paul, assistant professor and author of the recently released book, The Ends of Freedom. Mark discusses his journey into economics and environmental policy, economic rights, decarbonizing the economy, transitioning to renewable energy, and much more.
New Interdisciplinary Minor in Disability Studies Launches
One in four adults in the United States has some type of disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This makes disability a natural and common part of the human experience. The new minor is an interdisciplinary effort designed to support an intrinsically collaborative approach to studying the lived experience of disability and the theoretical frameworks that surround that experience.
Dean Stuart Shapiro: The dangerous demonization of public servants
Dean Shapiro’s latest article in The Hill reflects on the danger of dehumanizing rhetoric coming from presidential candidates.
Dean Stuart Shapiro: Biden breaks with precedent by giving up some authority
Dean Shapiro’s latest article in The Hill reflects on an unusual action taken by the Biden Administration to cede some decision-making authority to the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service.
Shapiro Opinion: Threats to Administrative Competence
Civil servants report that the Trump Administration posed an existential threat to expertise in the federal bureaucracy. The question of the proper role of unelected officials in policymaking in a representative democracy goes back as far as representative democracy...
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Laundry Literacy Initiative: Spanish Book Drive for New Brunswick Families
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesJoin us for the Laundry Literacy Initiative: Spanish Book Drive for New Brunswick Families, supporting the Wash and Learn Program at Roosevelt Elementary School. Founded by Ms. Anne-Marie, a dedicated […]
Bildner Center: The 25th Annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, November 7–21, Virtual Events
VirtualThe The 25th Annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival will feature fourteen thought-provoking and entertaining films, dynamic discussions with filmmakers and special guests, and numerous New Jersey premieres on dance, music, […]
Bloustein DEIB Committee Holiday Toy Drive
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe Bloustein School Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee invites you to participate in a Holiday Toy Drive benefitting the Harmony Family Success Center. Donate new, unwrapped toys for kids […]
Fall Health Administration Virtual Networking Event
VirtualInterested in learning more about careers in various healthcare sectors? Attend this virtual networking event to meet with, ask questions, and gain invaluable advice from Bloustein Alumni who graduated from the MHA, undergraduate Health Administration and Public Health programs and are […]
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 […]