Dear Rutgers University – Newark community members, Following
President Holloway’s message to the Rutgers community announcing that all Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies will be virtual, I write to provide an update on the planning process under way at Rutgers-Newark to honor our own inspiring graduates this spring. Joining the process that already involves representatives of all of Rutgers-Newark’s schools and colleges is a committee of students who are bringing their ideas to the table about how to enhance the virtual commencement ceremony, as well as conceiving other memorable ways to engage graduates. We are inviting all members of the Rutgers-Newark community to provide input, too, by sending your ideas for creatively (and safely) celebrating our graduating students this year by
April 1 to RUNgraduation2021@rutgers.edu.
Graduation means so much to students and families, as well as faculty and staff. We all share the disappointments brought upon us again this year by the scourge of the pandemic. At the same time, we are determined to put the spotlight on the accomplishments of our students—and their families—in achieving the milestone of graduation. We look forward to receiving your ideas and sharing details about our developing plans in the coming weeks.
Cordially,
Nancy Cantor, Chancellor

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Every year, the accomplishments and contributions of women to American society are celebrated during the month of March, which is designated by the United States Congress as Women’s History Month.
All month, Rutgers University—Newark is highlighting the critical role of women in all aspects of society, remembering women’s rich legacy in history and honoring the countless accomplishments of women in Newark, in New Jersey, in the U.S. and around the world.
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The School of Criminal Justice’s Dean Bill McCarthy, will discuss his vision and priorities for the school and how alumni can be involved in its success. Cesar Aguirre SCJ’13,’14, vice president of the School of Criminal Justice Alumni Association, will lead the online discussion on Tuesday March 2 at 4:00pm.
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Are you ready to do your part to protect the RU-N community? Add your phone to the COVID fight by downloading the COVID Alert NJ app. It's New Jersey's new app to help stop COVID-19 in our state.
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A message from Rutgers-Newark Chancellor Nancy Cantor and
Provost Ashwani Monga regarding Fall 2021. Click here to read the message.

As members of the RU-N community, we all have a shared responsibility in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keeping our Raider community safe. We invite all members of the university community to take the "Responsible Raider" Pledge. Join us in keeping and promoting the Raider Responsibilities to maintain the health, wellness, and safety of our vibrant community.

“‘We need a deeper, richer, broader discussion about the meaning of the diversity of our university in relation to the university’s mission. How does it affect our classrooms, our research, our campus life, our relationships to our communities, our societal impact?’”—Sentiments of Rutgers-Newark faculty, staff, students, and alumni shared by Chancellor Nancy Cantor in her cover letter of Rutgers-Newark’s Strategic Plan.  Read how the members of the Rutgers-Newark community are elevating the discourse on diversity and racial equity in the United States. 

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