6:00 p.m. - Donut Panic - RA Rassha - Mackin

Come to the Mackin First Floor Lounge to meet RA Rassha while enjoying some donuts! All donuts are individually packaged for a safe and sweet grab-and-go treat. Don’t forget your masks! Questions? Email mackin@ramapo.edu or RA Rassha at ryumigu@ramapo.edu

6:30 p.m. - Pumpkin Decorating - RA Liv and RA Brandon

Come to Laurel Courts and decorate pumpkins with RA Liv and RA Brandon! You can paint them and take them back to your room for decoration! Email laurel@ramapo.edu, RA Liv (olobrow@ramapo.edu) or RA Brandon (bhemmer1@ramapo.edu) if you have any questions.

7:00 p.m. Ramapo College Actuarial Interest Group Presents: PwC Information Session - Cahill Center - Virtual

The Ramapo College Actuarial Interest Group, a new organization starting this semester, will host a virtual information session featuring Anya Lin from PwC to talk about her work as an actuarial consultant and manager. We encourage you to take this opportunity to learn more about the group and to network.

Register on Handshake: ramapo.joinhandshake.com

Please reach out to Mathew Reber at mreber@ramapo.edu or Eric Storger at estorger@ramapo.edu if you are interested in joining the group
 

Tuesday, October 6

1:30 p.m. - Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Destruction - Virtual

The Sustainability Committee of the Student Government Association would like to invite all students, alumni, faculty, staff, and retirees to join in a conversation on Indigenous Peoples & Environmental Destruction on Tuesday, October 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Featured guest speaker is Owl of the Ramapough Lenape Nation.

To obtain the Webex invitation link, please contact Zoë Tucker-Borrut, SGA Secretary of Sustainability, via email at ztuckerb@ramapo.edu

8:00 p.m. - Fall Down Once, Stand Up Twice - RA Jackie - Laurel Hall Courts

Come out to the Laurel Hall courts to learn more about Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her legacy. Join RA Jackie to guess the number of candy in the jar and learn facts about RBG, the upcoming election, and enjoy some fall fun! Bring a blanket to cozy up on the courts (socially distanced).

8:00 p.m. - Open Mic Night - Music Club and College Programming Board- Zoom

Join the Music Club and the College Programming Board on Zoom for Open Mic Night and “stop in” to hear some talents from your fellow roadrunners! We will be giving out a giftcard to someone in attendance so make sure to attend to have a chance to win! Click here to attend: https://zoom.us/j/9339912645t

8:30 p.m. - MaleSurvivor presents: “Telling Your Story” Webinar- Office of Violence Prevention- Virtual

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please sign up to this event to watch five male survivors share their stories demonstrating the positive impact of personal disclosure to promote healing, affirmation, social connection, and support. Additional participants will be a psychotherapist specializing in treating male survivors, and an attorney who has represented hundreds of survivors in civil litigation cases. Guests will include acclaimed, Chicago-based storyteller, Nestor Gomez, and N.J.-based lawyer, Greg Gianforcaro, who has represented and advocated for many male survivors, with guest host Satori Shakoor. RSVP to receive the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6JwpS_5wRfuTjN7eRN3PTQ Questions?? Please email ovp@ramapo.edu
 

Wednesday, October 7

12:00 p.m. - Virtual Japanese Language Happy Hour - Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Welcome back to the Virtual Japanese Language Happy Hour! Weekly Japanese conversation sessions continue to be offered virtually via Google Meet every Wednesday at 12pm. Join us and practice your language skills while learning about current & traditional Japanese culture, seasonal cuisines, customs,and local events. All levels are welcome. Study Abroad program alumni and former exchange students in Japan are also invited. Bring your own Onigiri, snacks & green tea and join us from your comfortable space. Email Izumi Osawa-Minevich at iosawami@ramapo.edu and you will receive a Google Meet invitation.

1:00 p.m. - Diversity Day Virtual Involvement Fair - Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance

Diversity Day is a program in which student organizations and faculty/staff departments set up tables to showcase their purpose or host a diversity related activity. In addition, there will be musical and cultural performances. Diversity Day is a day for the Ramapo community to celebrate and embrace everyone’s differences and learn more about the variety of cultures and ideologies at the College. For event details click here: Diversity Day Involvement Fair

1:00 p.m. - Virtual Hindi Language Happy Hour - Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Hindi Language Happy Hour is back! It will now be offered through Google Meet every Wednesday at 1pm. While at home, you can still practice and develop your language skills, meet new friends and reconnect with your peers. All levels are welcome. Alumni and former students who went to India on a Study Abroad program are also invited. Bring your own Chai (spiced tea) and Namkeen (savory snacks) and join us from the comfort of your own space. Email Purvi Parekh at purvi@ramapo.edu and you will receive a Google Meet invitation.

2:00 p.m.- Reducing Assault on Campus: Technology and Bystander Intervention- Office of Violence Prevention- Virtual

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join Men Can Stop Rape for a conversation about the use of technology to meet sexual assault prevention and response needs on university campuses. This conversation will feature bystander intervention insights that challenge traditional understandings of how and when bystander intervention occurs, especially as many campuses grapple with the challenges of adapting courses during COVID. UASK (University Assault. Services. Knowledge.) will be explored as a component of technology designed to orient campuses towards lowering cases of sexual assault. Conversationalists include Hannah Goldstein, Program Coordinator at Men Can Stop Rape, and Greerlin Thomas, Training and Technical Assistance Manager at Men Can Stop Rape. RSVP to receive the livestream link here: https://mcsr.org/uaskbi Questions?? Please email ovp@ramapo.edu

3:00 p.m. - Virtual Info Session: Service-Learning Spotlight on Health – Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Learn about your options to volunteer abroad in the health field and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuCoqzooHNKa8Bzjgx_G5DzFkV371kCV?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

6:00 p.m.- “Let The People Decide” Documentary Viewing and Discussion - Andrew Goodman Foundation /CCEC - Virtual

This week, October 5th-9th is National Voter Education Week!

To commemorate, the Andrew Goodman Foundation is holding a movie viewing and discussion for the documentary "Let The People Decide", which showcases the fight for voting rights since the 1960s through the present day. You can watch the movie at a link provided upon registering, and at 7PM- you can join a live discussion panel! The panel will include David Goodman, the film's producer Gavin Guerra, and Clarence Jones and Dave Dennis, who appear in the film. The panel will discuss the films major themes- racial injustice, voter suppression, and the power of youth-led activist movements.

Please register to receive your movie and panel link here:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckfu-gqj4jGNRUgj-1I7w0qQuwJwEN4hs3

6:05 p.m. - Minority Entrepreneurship and the Digital Divide with Tammi Redd - Black Lives Matter Colloquium - Virtual

Join Dr. Tammi Redd of ASB as she discusses her research on Minority Entrepreneurship and the Digital Divide. Following her presentation there will be a panel discussion with Minority Business Owners about their experiences and how they have overcome the digital divide. Additionally, the discussion will include how these individuals have navigated the Digital Divide during Covid-19. To register for this presentation please click here: BLM Colloquium

6:30 p.m. - Spooky Tattoo Night - RA Rachelle and RA Jackie - Laurel Hall Quad

Join RA Rachelle and RA Jackie outside in the Laurel Hall Quad to get into the Halloween spirit with your own washable tattoos! There will also be pre-packaged chips along with a variety of tattoo designs while supplies last.
 

Thursday, October 8

1:00 p.m. - Project L.E.A.D. Treat Yo Self-Care - Student Leadership Programs - Virtual

Overcome the pressure of stress this semester by attending this virtual leadership session. Discover how you can use self-care to plan the ideal “treat yo self day” and take some you time during the academic year. If you have any questions regarding this session, please email Student Leadership Programs at leaders@ramapo.edu

4:00 p.m. - Fall Festival - RA Rassha - Mackin

Mackin residents! Come join RA Rassha at the Mackin Hall Fall Festival. There will be music and a friendly sac race to see who out of all the Mackin residents is the best! Questions? Email mackin@ramapo.edu or RA Rassha at ryumigu@ramapo.edu

9:00 p.m. - Boo Crafts- The College Programming Board- Virtual

It’s time to get spooky! Join the College Programming Board in getting ready for the spooky season! Send us your best Halloween artwork or crafts for a chance to win a gift card. Submissions are due at midnight on October 11th. DM @cpbramapo if you have any questions.

9:00 p.m. - Call of Duty: Warzone - RA Brandon

Join RA Brandon at 9pm on Thursday October 8 for a fun time of C.O.D. warzone! Doesn’t matter if you have xbox or playstation, all are welcome! Join first on Zoom, and then transfer to party chat! Zoom Info: userID- 477 928 6471 Passcode: 8sGk49 Email bhemmer1@ramapo.edu if you have any questions!

10:30 p.m. - VP Debate Follow Up Discussion - Andrew Goodman Foundation Vote Everywhere Program/CCEC/Debate Club - Virtual

Watch the vice presidential debate on your own then join us on Webex for a lively and friendly discussion of the issues raised. Share your thoughts and perspectives with your fellow students. The password is AGF_VPDebate20.
 

Friday, October 9

12:00 p.m. - Virtual Info Session: Global Remote Internships - Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Learn about your options to intern abroad and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register:

https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscO6urzspHNQVjpW-N18tp7hvixjbGzqF?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

3:00 p.m. - Virtual Info Session: Navigating Your Identity Abroad – Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Ready to explore the world? Learn how to navigate your identity abroad and how to take the next step and find the program that's right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register:

https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdeyvrjstGtBRtyulLD18-bKMNnMdnptw?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

5:30 p.m. - Instagram Live: How To Fill Out Your Ballot – Andrew Goodman Foundation/CCEC (@ccec_ramapo)

Confused about how the mail-in ballot process works? Or about when the deadline to register is? Join the Ramapo Andrew Goodman Foundation on Instagram live (@ccec_ramapo) to learn more about the voting and registration process in this year's election. We will discuss voter registration deadlines, how to register to vote, how to fill out your mail in ballot, and more!

9:00 p.m. - Netflix Party: Fractured - College Programming Board- Virtual

Join the College Programming Board on Netflix to watch Fractured with your fellow roadrunners! Fractured is a thriller about Ray, played by Sam Worthington, who takes his wife and injured daughter to the emergency room and becomes convinced the hospital is hiding something after they disappear. DM us on Instagram @cpbrampo or email us at cpb@ramapo.edu for the link!

8:00 p.m. - Oktoberfest 2020: Rocky Horror Picture Show Outdoor Movie Night - Student Government Association - Bandshell Lawn

SGA is proud to present an in-person, socially distant viewing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! In this cult classic filled with elaborate dances and rock songs, Brad and Janet discover an eerie mansion with a houseful of wild characters, including a transvestite scientist, a rocking biker, and a creepy butler. Bring your own refreshments, chairs and blankets and be prepared to do the Time Warp as we start off this year’s Oktoberfest with a bang! Advanced registration on Archway is required (http://cglink.me/r851764) and email pmiyashi@ramapo.edu with any questions! Also, be on the lookout for virtual Oktoberfest events happening next week!

Monday, October 12

Maroon Monday Athletics Game Of The Week

Hey Rowdies! Click the link below for today’s Game - Field Hockey game vs. non-conference rival Moravian, a 4-1 win for the Roadrunners! Link: https://ramapoathletics.com/watch/ Click on the On Demand tab. Follow us on social media: @RCNJAthletics - Be well and stay safe! #WeAreRCNJ

3:00 p.m. - Virtual Info Session: Explore Communications Programs – Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual
Learn about your options to study abroad as a Communications major/minor and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocOmtqz4oGtyz3BH4kcRtivZ6UQgdOwMF?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

Tuesday, October 13

12:00 p.m. - Virtual Info Session: Explore Business Programs – Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Learn about your options to study abroad as a Business major/minor and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdeivpzoiE9C9N9fzmAsJsqfZPYyqSDT7?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

3:00 p.m. - Virtual Info Session: Explore Health Care & Nursing Programs – Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Learn about your options to study abroad as a Health Care & Nursing major/minor and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoceuvrz8pHdPY2xQrUdZ3IIuy7hCRiCOT?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

6:00 p.m. - DIY Pumpkin Lanterns - RA Ariel - Mackin

Join RA Ariel for fun and creative DIY pumpkin lanterns. Residents will be provided with paint, brushes, lights, and jars from the Mackin Hall office. Supplies are limited and on a first come, first served basis. The lanterns will make cute and festive room decor that’s perfect for the season. Any questions can be emailed to RA Ariel at anyameky@ramapo.edu or mackin@ramapo.edu

8:00 p.m. - Open Mic Night - Music Club and College Programming Board- Zoom

Join the Music Club and the College Programming Board on Zoom for Open Mic Night and “stop in” to hear some talents from your fellow roadrunners! We will be giving out a giftcard to someone in attendance so make sure to attend to have a chance to win! Click here to attend: https://zoom.us/j/9339912645

8:00 p.m. - Sketch Wars - RA Brandon - Laurel Courts

Join RA Brandon in the Laurel Courts for a little sketching competition! Find a picture, any picture, that you really like, and make a sketch of it! Participants will vote on whose they think is the best, and the winner will receive a $5 Dairy Queen gift card! Email bhemmer1@ramapo.edu for any questions!

Wednesday, October 14

11:00 a.m. - Careers and Internships at Amazon - Cahill Career Center - Virtual

Come learn about opportunities within Amazon’s Operations network! The company has local openings as well as opportunities nationwide. Amazon is looking for bright, adaptable, emerging leaders willing to overcome and succeed in a fast paced, high energy environment. The company is seeking all majors and no previous industry experience is required.

Register on Handshake: ramapo.joinhandshake.com

For more information contact: careercenter@ramapo.edu

12:00 p.m. - Virtual Japanese Language Happy Hour - Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Welcome back to the Virtual Japanese Language Happy Hour! Weekly Japanese conversation sessions continue to be offered virtually via Google Meet every Wednesday at 12pm. Join us and practice your language skills while learning about current & traditional Japanese culture, seasonal cuisines, customs,and local events. All levels are welcome. Study Abroad program alumni and former exchange students in Japan are also invited. Bring your own Onigiri, snacks & green tea and join us from your comfortable space. Email Izumi Osawa-Minevich at iosawami@ramapo.edu and you will receive a Google Meet invitation.

12:00 p.m. - Virtual Info Session: Explore Education Programs – Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Learn about your options to study abroad as an Education major and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcOGspzgqHtMXW8DKqp_6JnP3AbHGUyaW?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

1:00 p.m. - Virtual Commuter Focus Group - Commuter Affairs - Virtual

Learn more about Commuter Life and the programs found throughout campus to get more involved! Share your valuable feedback about your commuter experience so we can enhance our events to fit your needs!!! All attendees will be entered to win a gift card! Email Mike MacStudy (mmacstud@ramapo.edu) for the link or any questions regarding Commuter Affairs.

1:00 p.m. - Virtual Hindi Language Happy Hour - Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Hindi Language Happy Hour is back! It will now be offered through Google Meet every Wednesday at 1pm. While at home, you can still practice and develop your language skills, meet new friends and reconnect with your peers. All levels are welcome. Alumni and former students that went to India on a Study Abroad programs are also invited. Bring your own Chai (spiced tea) and Namkeen (savory snacks) and join us from the comfort of your own space. Email Purvi Parekh at purvi@ramapo.edu and you will receive a Google Meet invitation.

2:00 p.m. - Colors of Fall - RA Emily - Mackin

Join RA Emily for a relaxing afternoon of coloring in the Mackin Hall Courtyard! Color in a fun fall-themed coloring page while getting to chat with fellow residents. If interested, you can register to the event on Archway. Supplies will be provided, and all materials will be sanitized before and after use. Remember to bring your masks! Questions? Email mackin@ramapo.edu or RA Emily at ebracken@ramapo.edu

3:00 p.m. - ISA Virtual Info Session: Service-Learning Spotlight on Education – Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Learn about your options to volunteer abroad as an Education major and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldO2tpjwuGdEtcAJ_XZlXX0QuqDZ6WdJB?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

8:30 p.m. - Embrace Your True Colors: Pride Flag Door Decs - RA Liv - Virtual

In honor of pride month, I say we add some color to our hallways. Join RA Liv for a virtual crafting session where you’ll make your very own pride flag door decs! Blank printed flags will be available for pickup at the Laurel Hall office from 12-5 pm on 10/14. Embrace your true colors, and be entered in a Starbucks gift card giveaway.

Thursday, October 15

12:00 p.m. - ISA Virtual Info Session: Explore Marketing and Public Relations Programs – Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Learn about your options to study abroad as a Marketing/Public Relations major/minor and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register: https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkc-ygqjwrH9OxzhP7KuEj-HmPW3ZaIA87?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

3:00 p.m. - Virtual Info Session: ISA Internships for Business Majors – Roukema Center for International Education - Virtual

Learn about your options to intern abroad as a Business major/minor and how to take the next step and find the program that’s right for you! Questions: goabroad@ramapo.edu

Register:

https://worldstrides.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcu6prDwsH9UHp441CR8_svBjOLdyhRsc?timezone_id=America%2FNew_York

9:00 p.m. - Guess the Lyrics - College Programming Board- Zoom -Virtual

Join the College Programming Board on Zoom to test your knowledge on the latest hits! You can have a chance at winning a gift card by guessing the lyrics of a popular song. Click here to attend: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75305832987?pwd=MU9ZeGhuZDVpVFZqTWZodmZuQ2xKZz09 DM us on Instagram @cpbrampo if you have any questions!

Friday, October 16

7:00 p.m. - Campus Key Spots - RA Dante - Virtual

Join RA Dante on a video guide to all the important spots around Ramapo College! Learn how to make your way to various key locations such as the Office of Residence Life + the Mail Room, other residence halls, various college offices, and more!

Sign up to receive the video on 10/16/20: https://forms.gle/x7rop7hoD9H2tSob8 Questions? Email dnasisi@ramapo.edu or mackin@ramapo.edu
 

Countdowns and Additional Announcements!

29 Days until Election Day (As of Monday, October 5)

The first Monday in October is traditionally the start of the new SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) term. This will be the first year since 1993 without Justice Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg achieved much during her tenure and throughout her career as an attorney and jurist. She will be particularly remembered for her (in some quarters) audacious conviction that women are as fully human as are men. What is on the docket this term? Find out at scotusblog.com. Also visit this site to learn more about the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Registered voters are beginning to receive vote by mail ballots from New Jersey’s 21 counties. Have you received yours? Find out how to properly complete your ballot and how to mail it or where to drop it off here. Be sure that your vote will count..

Remember that Tuesday, October 13th is the deadline to register to vote if you want to vote in the November 3rd General Election. Ramapo students have a voter registration rate of over 80%. Let’s raise it even higher. Start the registration process here. With your vote, you can help elect public servants who best serve your interests and those of your community.

And your vote extends much further than just the Presidential race. Along with the ballot for president, Ôàô of Senate seats (including one in NJ) will be up for election, as well as all 435 U.S. House of Representative seats. We have 12 of those 435 congressional districts in NJ. All 12 of those seats will be decided on November 3rd. Beyond that, your vote can help to elect politicians on the state and local level who help shape local and state policies that directly affect you and your community. And in the state of New Jersey, you will have the chance to use your voice to directly affect policy-- by getting to vote on three ballot measures. Become a poll worker. Register to vote. Find out if you are registered.Visit my Vote Everywhere at Ramapo College.

Pledge to vote! Get together with your friends (while abiding by Covid safety precautions) and create your plan to vote.

Join the Summer Reading Committee

The summer reading committee is looking for new student members! Be a part of selecting the summer reading for the Class of 2025: contact Professor Yvette Kisor, Director of FYS, at ykisor@ramapo.edu if you are interested.

Ramapo College Food Pantry Fall 2020 & Appointments

The Ramapo College Food Pantry hours for the Fall 2020 semester are Mondays & Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm and Fridays 12pm-2pm for students, faculty, and staff to visit ASB 135. Anyone looking to visit the Food Pantry must make an appointment by emailing The We Care Program at wecare@ramapo.edu to be scheduled during pantry hours.
 

Counseling Services Offers Telehealth and Virtual Drop-Ins

This semester, Counseling Services is offering telehealth appointments for all current Ramapo College students. If you would like to schedule an intake appointment for counseling, please call the main office at 201-684-7522. Virtual Drop-Ins will also be available daily from 1pm-3pm. Virtual Drop-Ins are conducted via telehealth. They are brief consultations that are free, confidential and available to all current students. Virtual Drop-Ins are on a first-come, first-served basis and the last consultation begins at 2:40pm. Please note that Virtual Drop-Ins do not constitute formal mental health counseling. For more information, please visit https://www.ramapo.edu/counseling/

Virtual 5K Run With Color

This year in the spirit of being "together, while apart" Ramapo College is taking our annual 5K Run with Color virtual. Join us as our current students, faculty and staff take on our Roadrunner Alumni/Parents and Friends all in support of Ramapo College.

Sign up now at this link and let's see who can log the most miles between October 3 and October 28. The group with the most total miles will get recognized with a virtual badge and the top 10 male and female runners with the best times from the winning team will receive a medal.

Run or walk anywhere and anytime you choose. Your neighborhood, home or yard on the street, a track or a treadmill, any where it is convenient and safe to participate adhering to the health and safety guidelines in effect at the time of the challenge. You can submit your distance and time each day you participate.

Show us how you're doing! Upload us a picture of your run or walk in your Ramapo gear and post it on social media using #RCNJColor5K.

See you on the road, Roadrunners! Email mreber@ramapo.edu with any questions.