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SUMMARY:MOSH N' MINGLE: Exploring Third Spaces Through the New Brunswick DIY Basement Show Scene
DESCRIPTION:The vibrant and gritty New Brunswick DIY scene offers the opportunity to get involved with the local music community\, serving as an integral counterculture third space for young adults—especially among women\, queer\, and people of color communities looking for an inclusive\, engaging\, and creative outlet. \nBy applying an urban planning lens\, we examine the intersections between third spaces and the basement show scene as community hubs for social interaction\, fostering a sense of belonging\, self-expression\, and connection. \nWhether you’re an avid show-goer\, urban planning nerd\, or just someone curious to learn more\, this three-part symposium is the perfect chance to connect with others who share a passion for community-building.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/mosh-n-mingle-exploring-third-spaces-through-the-new-brunswick-diy-basement-show-scene/
LOCATION:Busch Student Center Multipurpose Room\, 604 Bartholomew Rd\, Piscataway\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering,Student Organization,Urban Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T190000
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SUMMARY:Queerly Disabled Panel Discussion: Policy\, Pride\, and Possibility – Queer and Disabled Voices in Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join Garden State Equality and the Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy for a student-moderated panel with some of New Jersey’s leading queer and disabled professionals. This community event will focus on lived experiences and the future direction of policymaking at the intersection of disability and LGBTQIA+ rights. Open to all\, this VIRTUAL discussion will provide valuable insights into advancing inclusive policies for these populations. \nPlease register in advance to facilitate smooth event planning and ensure access for all participants. This event is VIRTUAL ONLY. \nIf you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided\, please call Julia Sass Rubin at 848-932-5475 or email jlsrubin@rutgers.edu in advance of your participation.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/queerly-disabled-panel-discussion-policy-pride-and-possibility-queer-and-disabled-voices-in-advocacy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Seminar,Student Organization,Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T173000
DTSTAMP:20260701T220530
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SUMMARY:Queerly Disabled Student Workshop: Intersections of Identity - Exploring the Overlapping Needs of Queer and Disabled Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join Garden State Equality and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy in examining the intersection of disability policy and LGBTQIA+ advocacy in New Jersey. \nThis workshop for students will focus on the shared identities and needs of queer and disabled communities. Through a comprehensive presentation\, interactive exercise\, and open discussion\, participants will explore the unique challenges faced by those at the intersection of these identities and learn how to advocate for more inclusive policies that address their overlapping needs. \nFree and open to students. RSVP HERE. \nIf you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided\, please call Julia Sass Rubin at 848-932-5475 or email jlsrubin@rutgers.edu in advance of your participation.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/queerly-disabled-student-workshop-intersections-of-identity-exploring-the-overlapping-needs-of-queer-and-disabled-communities/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Student Organization,Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260701T220530
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SUMMARY:Graduate Society of Healthcare Leaders: Halloween Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Wear your best costume and join us for the Graduate Society of Healthcare Leaders Halloween Mixer! Networking\, games\, food\, prizes and more!!!! \nRSVP REQUIRED
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/graduate-society-of-healthcare-leaders-halloween-mixer/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Gathering,Student Organization,Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T171500
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CREATED:20241007T142445Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Election Conversation with Bloustein Dean Stuart Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a discussion about the upcoming federal election. Bloustein School Dean Stuart Shapiro will attempt to answer questions you might have about the election and the U.S. electoral process. Ideal for international students but open to all. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/pre-election-conversation-with-bloustein-dean-stuart-shapiro/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Policy,Student Organization,Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T120000
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SUMMARY:Bloustein and New Brunswick: Beyond Civic Square-- Historic Preservation and Redevelopment Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:New Brunswick\, NJ has many architectural gems that often go unappreciated. The city has also experienced significant redevelopment and in tandem\, historic preservation versus development challenges. This tour will consider these diverse forces that typify many American cities. \nThe tour will begin at the entrance to the Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, N.J. Participants should meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday\, October 13. From the Civic Square Building\, tour participants will walk down Livingston Avenue\, return to George Street\, tour downtown\, and end by the Rutgers Barnes & Noble bookstore at about 12 noon. \nParticipants are welcome to join us at the Starbucks Cafe at the Rutgers Barnes & Noble bookstore for post-tour refreshments (buy your own) and conversation. This is a free\, custom tour offered to members of the Bloustein School and APA-NJ communities. Spouses\, significant others\, children\, friends and alumni are invited. \nThe tour guides are Drs. David and Barbara Listokin\, who teach urban redevelopment and historic preservation courses at the Bloustein School. \nRegistration not required. Participants should plan to wear comfortable attire/shoes. 2.0 AICP CM credits.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-and-new-brunswick-beyond-civic-square-historic-preservation-and-redevelopment-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Bloustein,Staff Bloustein,Student Organization,Urban Planning
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SUMMARY:Walk with GirlTrek
DESCRIPTION:We have been waiting for you! Yes – you! \nGirlTREK is the largest health movement for Black women and girls and we seek to inspire women across college campuses to walk as an act of Joy & Justice. We are excited to have you join us as we walk in sisterhood for better health. With each step forward we are changing the trajectory of the health of Black women. \nGirlTREK’s collaboration with Rutgers University is expected to get young women walking to better health across your college campus. We can not wait to have you join 1.2 million women across the world walking to save their lives’. We hope that you take the radical step towards a healthier future with GirlTREK today! \nVIEW FLYER \nWe will be hosting 2 walks in October. Please see the dates and times below for each walk: \n– Thursday\, October 3rd from 4-5pm – begin at front entrance of Douglass Student Center\n– Friday\, October 4th from 8:30-9:30am – begin at front entrance of Douglass Student Center \nRSVP HERE \nWe’d love to stay in touch with you! Please feel free to reach out to our National College Campus Recruiter if you have questions. Feel free to email us at nyra@girltrek.org.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/walk-with-girltrek/2024-10-04/
LOCATION:Douglass Student Center\, 100 George Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,Health Administration,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Social Gathering,Student Organization
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ORGANIZER;CN="GirlTREK":MAILTO:nyra@girltrek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T170000
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SUMMARY:Walk with GirlTrek
DESCRIPTION:We have been waiting for you! Yes – you! \nGirlTREK is the largest health movement for Black women and girls and we seek to inspire women across college campuses to walk as an act of Joy & Justice. We are excited to have you join us as we walk in sisterhood for better health. With each step forward we are changing the trajectory of the health of Black women. \nGirlTREK’s collaboration with Rutgers University is expected to get young women walking to better health across your college campus. We can not wait to have you join 1.2 million women across the world walking to save their lives’. We hope that you take the radical step towards a healthier future with GirlTREK today! \nVIEW FLYER \nWe will be hosting 2 walks in October. Please see the dates and times below for each walk: \n– Thursday\, October 3rd from 4-5pm – begin at front entrance of Douglass Student Center\n– Friday\, October 4th from 8:30-9:30am – begin at front entrance of Douglass Student Center \nRSVP HERE \nWe’d love to stay in touch with you! Please feel free to reach out to our National College Campus Recruiter if you have questions. Feel free to email us at nyra@girltrek.org.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/walk-with-girltrek/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:Douglass Student Center\, 100 George Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,Health Administration,Public,Public Health,Public Policy,Social Gathering,Student Organization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T133000
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SUMMARY:Bloustein School Welcome Back Picnic
DESCRIPTION:All Bloustein School students\, PhD candidates\, faculty\, staff\, and instructors are invited to attend the 2024 welcome back picnic. Food choices to include: Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, veggie burgers\, “boardwalk style” sausage & pepper hoagies\, corn on the cob\, baked beans\, potato salad\, cole slaw\, pasta salad\, tossed salad with assorted dressings. Watermelon\, cookies\, and ice cream novelties for dessert. \nAll food is served on a first come\, first served basis. Food service will begin at APPROXIMATELY 11:45 a.m. and will continue until it’s all gone. \nNO RSVP NEEDED. Please be courteous to our food prep staff while they are working. \nThis event is rain or shine. In the event of rain\, food will be moved to the building’s main lobby.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-school-welcome-back-picnic/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Bloustein,Social Gathering,Staff Bloustein,Student Organization,Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260701T220530
CREATED:20240814T202520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T202520Z
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SUMMARY:Bloustein School Centers and Institutes Fair
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for students to meet and network with faculty and staff from the various Bloustein School Centers and Institutes\, who will be showcasing their projects\, work\, and potential job opportunities for incoming and returning students. \nFood will be provided in the 2nd Floor Student Lounge. This event will be occurring next door to the Bloustein School Student Clubs and Organizations Fair.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-school-centers-and-institutes-fair/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Fair,Career Professional Development,Graduate Information Session,Social Gathering,Student Organization,Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260701T220530
CREATED:20240814T201917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T201917Z
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SUMMARY:Bloustein School Student Clubs and Organizations Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come out and connect with the various and clubs and organizations that are part of the Bloustein School. Participating clubs and organizations include: \n\nBloustein Graduate Student Association (BGSA)\nBloustein Social Justice Committee (BSJC)\nBloustein Diversity\, Equality\, Inclusion\, and Belonging (DEIB)\nBloustein Beautification Committee\nWomen’s Leadership Coalition (WLC)\nGraduate Society of Healthcare Leaders (GSHL)\nPublic Informatics Student Group (PISG)\nEJB Designs\nBloustein Career Management Specialists\nGraduate Student Association (GSA)\n\nFood will be provided in the 2nd Floor Student Lounge. This event will be occurring next door to the Centers and Institute Fair.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/bloustein-school-student-clubs-and-organizations-fair/
LOCATION:Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graduate Information Session,Social Gathering,Student Organization,Student Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260701T220530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T133500Z
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SUMMARY:RAISE 2024: Student Data Science / Informatics Competition Finals
DESCRIPTION:Rethinking AI for Shared Empowerment (RAISE) 2024 is a public informatics data science competition that will test skills in data analysis and problem-solving while highlighting the importance of data analysis in enabling improvements to public policy and social empowerment.  Hosted by Rutgers Bloustein School’s Master of Public Informatics (MPI) program\, this year’s theme is Does News Media Spread Fear of AI? Teams can include 2-5 members of all undergraduate or all graduate students. \n\nThe competition is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students from accredited US institutions. Participants must be legally residing in the US for the entire duration of the competition.\n\n\n\n\n\nPriority team registrations\nFeb 15 2024\nSubmission deadline\nMarch 10 2024\n\n\nFinalists announced\nMarch 14 2024\nFinal materials submission\nApril 14 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFinal in-person round will be held at the Bloustein School\, New Brunswick\, NJ on April 19 2024.\nGov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, Bloustein School \n \n\n\n\nTo register as a participant\, please visit https://go.rutgers.edu/RAISE24event 
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/raise-2024-student-data-science-informatics-competition/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Informatics,Student Organization
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T183000
DTSTAMP:20260701T220530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T203656Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Health Administration Virtual Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Interested 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 working in various healthcare industries. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/spring-health-administration-virtual-networking-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health Administration,Student Organization,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T220530
CREATED:20240119T221405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T140550Z
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SUMMARY:Rutgers Disability Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:A panel of disability activists will discuss building a society that works for all of us. Future leaders in planning\, policy\, healthcare\, and education are encouraged to join to learn how to be truly inclusive in their decision-making. Centering the lived experiences of people with disabilities\, we discuss the experience of “coming out” as disabled as well as: inclusion in the context of accessible policy planning\, healthcare\, and education\, followed by an opportunity to come out as disabled in a mix and mingle. Join\, ask questions\, and get involved. \nRegister at https://bit.ly/accessrutgers \nFor the Rutgers community:\n– People with disabilities\n– The healthcare community\n– The policymaking community\n– Educators \nLocation: ZOOM* or the Bloustein School’s Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, 33 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick. Zoom participants will have a committed on-site human monitor to address issues and ensure their voices are also heard. \n😷 😷 Please wear a mask.\n👃 Please keep this a scent-free environment for those with chemical sensitivities.\n🗯️ Captioning will be provided. \nPlease indicate your access needs in the registration form. Please contact our access touchpoints with any questions or concerns: as2921@scarletmail.rutgers.edu. Please put “DCOD Access” in the subject line. \nFollowed by a mix and mingle\, where we can meet our disabled peers and be “out” as disabled for those who are comfortable. \nPANELISTS: \nColleen Roche – Colleen Roche\, a Certified Community Resource Specialist\, is a training coordinator\, program developer\, and a subject-matter expert on disability health and wellness. She is an experienced consultant who develops and delivers trainings and presentations for individuals with disabilities\, healthcare providers\, and other allied professionals. Colleen is the co-founder of the New Jersey Disability Collective\, member of the Disability Action Committee\, and board chair for the Alliance Center for Independence and chair of the New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Council. \nMital Gajjar – Mital Gajjar\, who was first diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss at the age of 5\, started Rutgers Empowering Disabilities (RED) organization at Rutgers during her time as an undergraduate student in 2010. She currently teaches young children and mentors students in elementary school to college. She advocates for disability by working with the population throughout her career\, started an online group for occupational therapists with disabilities\, and understands the struggle of multiple identities through being the first disabled child of an immigrant family from a minority group. \nJillian Curwin – Jillian is a writer\, content creator\, and advocate for dwarfism and disability awareness based in New York City. She has written articles for Betches Media talking about disability representation in fashion and entertainment along with highlighting current events in the disability space. In addition\, she has consulted with brands and organizations about disability inclusion. She is the host of the podcast Always Looking Up where she talks to little people\, disabled people\, those that are disability-adjacent and allies about living in a world that was not necessarily designed for them. \nT.D. Mitchell – Best known as writer and story editor for the acclaimed TV series “Army Wives\,” T.D. Mitchell is an autodidact and human rights advocate. She serves as a narrative consultant and speechwriter in crafting messaging for international NGOs/nonprofits. For the Writers Guild Institute\, she mentors folks from marginalized communities to give them the tools to tell their own narratives. The pandemic led to her own near-death and resulting injuries that radically shifted her artistic process\, forms and narrative point of view.
URL:https://dev.bloustein.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-disability-coming-out-day/
LOCATION:Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum\, CSB\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Hybrid,Public,Student Organization,Student Services,Symposium/Workshop
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