Tag: To Kill A Mockingbird

Camden Students to Perform “To Kill a Mockingbird” Mock Trial

Camden Students to Perform “To Kill a Mockingbird” Mock Trial

By Tom McLaughlin More than 50 years since it was first published, Harper Lee’s timeless novel To Kill a Mockingbird continues to serve as a touchstone for exploring issues of racial inequality in the United States and the U.S. legal system. “Because of events that are still happening in our country today, this book continues […]

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Theater Program Explores Racial and Social Issues with Latest Production

Theater Program Explores Racial and Social Issues with Latest Production

The Rutgers University–Camden theater program will present Carson McCullers’ award-winning drama “The Member of the Wedding,” in conjunction with the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts’ participation in The Big Read this fall.

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NEA Selects Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts for The Big Read

NEA Selects Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts for The Big Read

Thanks to a $15,000 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant, the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts has been named a grantee of The Big Read.

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Rutgers In The News

Inside Higher Ed: Friday, Jan. 15
“ALL THIS DUBIOUS ABUNDANCE, AND MORE” This book review looks at a recent publication by Wendy Woloson (associate professor, FASC-history) about “a history of cheap stuff in America.”
Star-Ledger: Thursday, Jan. 14
“25K MAKE APPOINTMENTS FOR COVID VACCINE AT N.J. COUNTY SITE, AS DOSES SLOWLY ROLL IN” This report includes a photograph of vaccine site volunteer Rachel Derr (clinical assistant professor, SNC) discussing vaccination information with former N.J. governor Jim Florio.
NJ Spotlight News: Wednesday, Jan. 13
“CAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS REQUIRE TEACHERS TO BE VACCINATED?” Stacy Hawkins (professor, RLAW) discusses the legality of school districts mandating COVID-19 vaccination.
Washington Post: Wednesday, Jan. 13
“THREE STEPS TO HELP TREAT AMERICA’S DEBILITATING INFORMATION DISORDER” Ellen Goodman (professor, RLAW) co-authored this opinion column about reforming the structure of information dissemination on social media.
KYW Newsradio: Wednesday, Jan. 13
“A HISTORIC 2ND IMPEACHMENT COULD END TRUMP’S PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION, SAYS RUTGERS EXPERT” Perry Dane (professor, RLAW) discusses the impeachment and its potential implications.
TAPinto: Tuesday, Jan. 12
“CAMDEN RESIDENTS PEN BEAUTIFUL ESSAYS ABOUT THE UGLY ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING” Three winners were chosen in an essay contest co-hosted by the City of Camden, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts, and WHYY, which was held as part of the A New View public art initiative.