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October 15, 2021 Edition

Rutgers University Parent & Family Newsletter

University Updates

Navigating Our Classroom and Student Spaces

The university is now introducing the Navigating Our Classrooms and Student Spaces guide, focused on faculty and student information for classrooms, residence halls, libraries, and other campus spaces. This quick reference guide offers a high-level view of information pertaining to spaces, transportation, face coverings, vaccination, and testing, among other things. Maintaining a robust defense against COVID-19 and a safe campus environment requires that our community familiarize itself with these important protocols.

Rutgers University COVID-19 Information Website

If you want to stay up to date with university communications regarding COVID-19, please be sure to visit this website. It contains information for students, faculty, staff and parents and family members including health and safety guidance, testing and vaccine info, updates on campus resources and communication from the university President and Chancellor-Provost.

This site is updated frequently so be sure to check back often!

Parent and Family Programs Info

November Parent and Family Engagement Meeting

You are invited to attend the November Parent and Family Engagement meeting on Monday, November 8th at 7pm (EST). The featured speaker will be Career Exploration and Success. This department offers a lot of valuable resources including resume review, interview prep and internship and career search advice. Come learn more about the various ways your student can utilize this department.

The meeting will take place on Zoom. Please RSVP for the meeting here by Friday, November 5th at noon. You will receive a unique link to attend the meeting after the RSVP date.

September Meeting Recap: If you were not able to attend the October Parent and Family Engagement meeting with Dining Services, don't fret! You can view a recap of the meeting here; you can also view the agenda from the meeting here.

Rutgers University – New Brunswick Family Town Hall Recap

Did you miss the Family Town Hall focused on updated campus protocols for COVID-19? We had presenters from Health Services, Academics, Dean of Students, and Residence who provided helpful information about testing protocols, quarantine housing, class attendance for sick students and more.

You can view the recording here.

You can also see a list of questions and answers from the event here.

We also encourage you to visit the university's COVID-19 page for continued updated information.

Parent and Family Needs Survey

We are interested in learning more about our Rutgers parents and family members and how the office of Parent and Family Engagement can better serve your needs. We ask you to please take this survey to help us in our planning purposes. We thank you in advance for your time and responses.

If you are interested in participating in a focus group to answer more detailed questions, please indicate your interest here.

Fall Parent and Family Mix & Mingle

Looking for an opportunity to connect with other Rutgers parents and family members? Join in to make some new connections within the Rutgers community!

The Mix and Mingle will be hosted on Wednesday, October 20 from 6-7:30pm EST via Zoom.

If you are interested in attending, please fill out this form by Sunday, October 17and we will follow up with the Zoom link.

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Updates for Parents and Family Members

Important Dates

-October 1: FAFSA for 2022-2023 academic year is available
-October 4: Registration for Winter Session 2022 begins
-October 25: Last day to drop a class with a "W"
-November 8: Spring 2022 schedule of classes will be available

Reminder: Academic Integrity Module For All Students

Academic integrity is essential to success at Rutgers. All students must abide by the Honor Pledge, which reads “On my honor, I have neither received nor given any unauthorized assistance on this examination (assignment).” All students are expected to complete the Canvas course “Academic Integrity” to fully understand the policy and some of the factors which can result in violations. Once logged into Canvas, the module can be accessed directly at: https://rutgers.instructure.com/enroll/L9PJCJ

Click here for more information.

Safety Matters

Safety Matters, the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report for Rutgers University, is available online for your review. This comprehensive report provides an overview of our Public Safety services and includes statistical crime- and fire-related information as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act 20 U.S.C. §1092(f), or the Clery Act as it is commonly known.

Safety Matters includes:

Three years of on- and off-campus crime statistics
Fire log and other related fire safety information
Procedures for the reporting of criminal activities and emergencies on campus
Policies regarding security of and access to campus facilities
Information on law enforcement on campus
Emergency response and notification procedures
Descriptions of campus security, crime prevention, and alcohol/drug educational programs
Policies regarding the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs
Information on campus sexual assault prevention programs and procedures to follow in the event of a sexual assault
Procedures on missing student notification
Where information concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained

Safety Matters is available online at: https://ipo.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/ASFSR2021.pdf
An animated version of Safety Matters can be viewed at: https://go.rutgers.edu/p5mg95qk

For more information about Rutgers’ commitment to safety and compliance with the Clery Act, please visit https://ipo.rutgers.edu/publicsafety/crime-statistics.

Campus Resources & Updates

Student Commuter Lounges

Rutgers Commuter Student Association provides two commuter lounges - one in the Busch Student Center and one in Douglass Student Center - to provide commuter students with a place to unwind, hang out with friends, get some work done, etc. as well as several amenities like a refrigerator and microwave.

Busch Commuter Lounge
Busch Student Center (Room 171)
Check getINVOLVED.rutgers.edu for Lounge Hours

Douglass Commuter Lounge
Douglass Student Center
(Next to NJC Lounge)
Open during Student Center Hours

New Study Space Finder

A new study space finder was recently launched to assist students in finding appropriate study spaces, particularly those students who are looking for places to attend their online synchronous courses for Fall 2021. Students can search for study spaces here: https://scheduling.rutgers.edu/study-spaces.

Rutgers Student Food Pantry

The Rutgers Student Food Pantry is now located in the College Ave Student Center, Room 115 (lower level of CASC). The pantry is operating once again as “client choice” – meaning students can come in and shop for what they need. We will be adding perishable items soon!

We are still asking students to schedule appointment to come in for services for inventory purposes (we do accept walk-ins).

To schedule an appointment please see the signup information below:

Rutgers Student Food Pantry (Wednesdays, Fridays and select Saturdays):
College Avenue Location: College Ave Student Center, 126 College Avenue (Room 115)
Schedule an appointment at go.rutgers.edu/pantrysignup

Mobile Food Pantry (Thursdays):
Various locations on the Busch, Livingston, and Douglass Campuses. For specific hours, location and to schedule an appointment, visit go.rutgers.edu/mobilepantry

If the above schedule does not meet availability for your student, please email ruoffcampus@echo.rutgers.edu for assistance.

Esports Center is Open!

Rutgers Esports Center is now open for the Rutgers University-New Brunswick community! For only $3 per hour (bundle packages available!), students can compete against their peers in one of 30 different games.

Located in the Busch Student Center, the Esports Center has 60 gaming computers in a 2,700 square facility. Whether you’re here to de-stress in between classes or play an intense game with friends, the center is open to you daily from 12pm to 12am. Make sure to stop by! Learn more about hours, games, and technology at esports.rutgers.edu.

Introducing the One Stop Student Services Center

The One Stop Student Services Center (One Stop) at Rutgers University–New Brunswick represents an integrated and coordinated cross-functional service in the areas of financial aid, student accounts, and registration. One Stop acts as a “single point of service” across these areas to promote a progressive, simplified, and consistent student experience and a culture that supports student satisfaction and success.

Students can submit questions using the contact form or by visiting the One Stop at Dr. Samuel Dewitt Proctor Hall located at 65 Davidson Road on Busch Campus. No appointments are necessary for student walk-ins. The center is open Monday – Thursday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM and Friday 11:00AM - 4:30PM.

Official Student Newsletter – One Stop Weekly

Please remind all students to check out important announcements and information in the “One Stop Weekly”, the official student newsletter that is distributed every Tuesday via RAMS (Rutgers Automated Mail Service). This weekly newsletter provides all students with timely information related to academics, health, safety, and finances.

Note: The One Stop Weekly was formerly the New Brunswick Official Student Listserv (NBOSL). Students should make sure to check their spam filters and junk mail if they don’t receive each Tuesday.

Student Health Services

Health Services is providing all their regular clinical services including:

General Medicine
Preventative Care
Sexual Health & Reproductive
Gender-Specific Health
Immunizations & Allergy Shots
Sports Medicine

Appointments are available via tele-health, over the phone, on in-person.
To make a medical appointment, call 848-932-7402 or use the Online Patient Portal (nbstudenthealthportal.rutgers.edu).

Counseling, Alcohol and Other Drug Assistance Program & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is offering both in-person and remote counseling options. Services include:

Individual therapy
Community-Based Counseling
Group therapy
Skill-Building Workshops
Immediate support for students in crisis
Alcohol and other drug assistance programs
Psychiatric care/medication management
Community Referrals

To make a counseling appointment, call 848-932-7884.

Health, Outreach, Promotion and Education (HOPE) is offering services in-person or virtually including:

Peer Educator-Led Workshops and Trainings
Wellness Coaching
Alcohol Education Workshops

If you are interested in any of HOPE’s services, please call 848-932-1965.

Rutgers Student Health is here for all of your health and wellness needs, providing services through a hybrid of methods this fall.

Welcome from New Brunswick Libraries

New Brunswick Libraries are excited to welcome students on campus and are prepared to provide them with outstanding services and resources. We are pleased to announce that our buildings are open and available for study space/group work and our materials are ready to circulate.

We are here to help:

For up-to-date hours, check our website regularly. Please note that masks are required in all of our buildings and at this time we cannot allow food or drink
Research assistance is offered in-person, via chat & email, as well as through individualized appointments with subject librarians
We have created dozens of customized research guides, which guide you through your research assignments
Please view our online tutorials about research and academic writing, as well as citation tools and guidelines

*New opportunity for students* Do you know a student who is passionate about your libraries and wants to get involved? Please consider joining the Libraries’ Undergraduate Student Advisory Board. Email Lily Todorinova, Undergraduate Experience Librarian, for more information.

Winter Session

Transform free time this winter into degree credits! The Rutgers University–New Brunswick Winter Session provides an opportunity for students to choose from 150 courses in a wide range of fields and allows students to:

Stay on track for graduation
Earn up to 4 credits in a few short weeks
Choose from a wide variety of online, hybrid, or face-to-face courses
Reduce their course load for fall and spring term

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity. Learn more at winter.rutgers.edu/parentsandfam

Important Information Resources for Students

Success.Rutgers.Edu

Students are encouraged to check out this central website that is dedicated to helping them find all the services and resources to succeed. Resources are organized in four thematic areas: Success Essentials, Academic Support Services, Involvement & Community, and Experiential Learning & Career Preparation. The site is easily searchable and also includes important “How To” instructional videos and guides related to Course Scheduling, Add/Drop, technology systems such as Canvas, Teams, the Rutgers Handshake Career Management platform and more!

Upcoming Events

National Transfer Student Week - October 18-22

National Transfer Student Week is October 18-22! We’re celebrating our transfer Scarlet Knights all week long! Join New Student Orientation & Family Programs as they connect with transfer students (past and current), share transfer student resources, have fun at transfer-specific events, and hand out some fun giveaways!

More information can be found on our website: nso.rutgers.edu/students/transfer-week

Please email us with questions at orientation@echo.rutgers.edu.

Zimmerli Museum Events

Two New Series of Events Inspired by Angela Davis – Seize the Time Exhibition
To celebrate American Archives Month this October, the Zimmerli is hosting Three Archival Events, a series of virtual discussions. Register for one, two, or all three: Session 1, Issues in Black Archival Work (10/21, 7 pm); Session 2 Artists and Archives (10/22, Noon); Session 3, Archiving the Invisible: Black Sonic Archives (10/28, 7 pm). The series is organized by Gerry Beegan, co-curator of the exhibition and professor in Art & Design at Mason Gross School of the Arts.

The Zimmerli and Paul Robeson Galleries at Rutgers-Newark are pleased to partner to host a reading group exploring prison abolition. This series provides space for meaningful exchanges around the themes and questions in Davis's influential book Are Prisons Obsolete? The series is facilitated by educator, scholar, and Rutgers alum, Michael Anderson. He also is a facilitator with Noname Book Club, which is dedicated to uplifting POC voices. The group meets on Zoom: October 29, November 19, December 10, and January 14. Free and open to the public, 18 and older. Registration is required.

For all details and registration information, please visit zimmerli.rutgers.edu/events.

Angela Davis—Seize the Time is a platform to explore a broad range of topics. Do YOU have an idea for a program related to this exhibition? The Zimmerli invites ideas from the Rutgers community for programs to be held in person or virtually, through spring semester 2022. Contact apotter@zimmerli.rutgers.edu or 848-932-6766 to discuss opportunities.

The Zimmerli Art Museum is located at 71 Hamilton Street on the College Avenue Campus. Please note our NEW HOURS: Wednesday & Friday, 11am-6pm; Thursday, 11am-8pm; Saturday & Sunday, noon-5pm. (Closed Monday & Tuesday.) Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Halloween Craft Carnival

Friday, October 29 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Busch Student Center, International Lounge
Celebrate Halloween with Rutgers Commuter Student Association and join us for a fun evening of craft activities and snacks while mingling with other commuters!

For more information and to RSVP, go to https://rutgers.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7207867.

October Dance/Jazz Events at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

Join Mason Gross School of the Arts for these exciting events taking place at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in October! These 2 performances feature Rutgers current students and alumni!

Tickets are available here: https://go.rutgers.edu/NBPAC

Student Jobs, Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities

Student Centers and Activities Late Knight Volunteers Needed

Late Knight is looking for volunteers! Are you interested in working with a team of students to execute themed events, bingos, craft nights, and more?! Late Knight provides Rutgers students with free events on Thursdays or Fridays during the semester. Late Knight volunteers will help with check in, event set up, and event management. Volunteers can earn Late Knight apparel or RU Express gift cards based on their participation throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to meet people and build your resume! If you’re interested, email LateKnight@echo.rutgers.edu or visit go.rutgers.edu/lateknight for more information. Late Knight is brought to you by Student Centers and Activities. Follow us on social media at @RutgersuSCA.

Career Exploration and Success Opportunities

Activate Your Rutgers Handshake Account!
careers.rutgers.edu/handshake

Rutgers Handshake is the #1 platform for all things related to career success. Students can utilize Rutgers Handshake to access thousands of job and internship listings (on-campus jobs too) in the system, plus schedule appointments with career advisers, read employer reviews from other students, network with employers, register for career events, access exclusive online resources, and much more. Students can visit careers.rutgers.edu/handshake to activate their account with their NETID and password.