In the Loop

Tuesday, September 8

7:00 p.m - Body of Movement - RA Tia - Virtual

Are you a fan of art and culture? Do you miss going to museums to appreciate the beauty of art in all its forms? Sit back, relax, and join RA Tia and enjoy a virtual tour of the Louvre’s: "The Body of Movement"! Email village@ramapo.edu for the event link.

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

Join the Music Club and the College Programming Board on Instagram Live for Open Mic Night and “stop in” to hear some talents from your fellow roadrunners!

Wednesday, September 9

1:00 p.m. - Student Involvement Fair - Center for Student Involvement - Archway

Find out information about all the clubs, organizations and fraternities and sororities that Ramapo College has to offer at the virtual involvement fair! Mix and mingle with members of the organizations and learn more about getting involved at Ramapo! Click here to attend: http://cglink.me/v136

6:00 pm - Unpopular Opinions: Snacks and Chats - RA Sierra - Virtual

Is Beyonce overrated? Can the earth be flat? With questions like these, we will be hitting the most controversial topics of our generation. So.. Grab your favourite snack and join the discussion with RA Sierra. Bring your own unpopular opinions too and let’s have some fun! Email village@ramapo.edu for event link or any question you may have.

6:30 p.m. - Bad Art Night - RA Olivia and RA Jackie - Outside of Laurel Hall

Join RA Olivia and RA Jackie to make your worst masterpiece. Don’t worry about the imperfections on your canvas; that’s the point! Get creative, and enjoy a night of stress- free crafting. Supplies are first come, first serve!

7:00 p.m. - Sunset Yoga - RA Ana - Mackin Hall

Join RA Ana in a session of sunset yoga. Residents are encouraged to come out and watch the beautiful sunset while partaking in easy yoga! Since gyms are closed and classes are online, this is a great way to be able to get outside and get your exercise in! Everyone will meet in the circle between Mackin and Bischoff before moving over to the other lawn so you can see the sunset. Questions? Email mackin@ramapo.edu

Thursday, September 10

1:00 p.m. - UPS 2021 Internship Virtual Information Session

Join UPS for a fun-filled information session. Come learn about 2021 internship opportunities within UPS corporate. A Q& A session will follow so be sure to bring your questions. Register on Handshake at ramapo.joinhandshake.com

Contact careercenter@ramapo.edu with any questions

7:30 p.m. - Twilight Movie Saga Virtual Trivia

Vampires play baseball? Only during thunderstorms, duh! Explore the world of the Cullen family and their fight against the Volturi with this fan favorite vampire saga! You can search for Trivia AD on Instagram or visit triviaad.com.

7:30p.m. - Latin Heritage Month Kahoot - RA Maddy - Virtual

Join RA Maddy for Latin Heritage Month Kahoot, where you will have the chance to learn more about Hispanic/Latin culture! You must RSVP to attend this Zoom event. Questions? Email mackin@ramapo.edu

8:00 p.m. - Ramapo Trivia Night with RA Kathryn -Virtual

How well do you really know ‘Po? Join RA Kathryn and Laurel Hall and put your Ramapo knowledge to the test! If you have any questions or want to join the program please email laurel@ramapo.edu

8:00 p.m. - Trivia Game Night - RA Aiza - Virtual

Think you have a lot of general information on a wide range of topics? Come test it out and get bragging right with RA Aiza! Trivia Game Night topics will include: sports, arts, geography, pop culture, and fun facts about ramapo. Email village@ramapo.edu for the event link, or any questions you may have.

Friday, September 11

7:30 p.m - Confused Together - RA Dante - Virtual

Got questions? Don't worry, I'm sure we're all a bit confused. Ask me anything you want to know about Ramapo, college life in general, or how we're going to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic here on campus. Questions? Want the link to attend? Email me at 'dnasisi@ramapo.edu' or 'mackin@ramapo.edu'.

8:30 p.m. - Let's Watch The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - RA Cole - Virtual

Start the spooky movie month early with Join RA Cole to watch the movie The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, a 1920 German silent horror film. A brief discussion of the movie will be held afterwards, share your thoughts about the movie! Email village@ramapo.edu for the event link, or any questions you may have.

Saturday, September 12

8:30 p.m. - Disney Villains Virtual Trivia

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

Join your fellow roadrunners for a Netflix Party to watch the movie “Due Date.” This throwback hit follows the journey of Peter, played by Robert Downey Jr, who is forced to drive across the country to make the due date of his pregnant wife, after landing on the “do not fly list” with a complete stranger! Email cpb@ramapo.edu for the event link!

 

Countdowns and Additional Announcements!

56 Days until Election Day (As of Tuesday, September 8)

The Democratic and Republican National Conventions have been held. Speeches were delivered. Roll calls held. Nominations accepted. The conventions are now in the history books. Over six million people in the U.S. have contracted COVID-19. Protests subside then resurge. Athletes offer stadiums as polling places. Voting by mail is challenged and promoted. There is a shortage of poll workers.

Every single day is a day closer to the November Election, and as we inch closer to that November Tuesday, it is important to remember that your vote really does matter; with your vote, you can help to 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 two key amendments to the state’s Constitution. Find out more here. Become a poll worker. Register to vote. Find out if you are registered. Learn about the issues

So get out the vote, because your vote really does matter!

Fall 2020 Shuttle Information

For the Fall 2020 semester, shuttle service will be operated via expanded service from the Ramapo Roadrunner Express (RRE). The RRE will provide transportation to and from:

Ramsey Route 17 Train Station

Interstate Plaza and Ramsey Square

Garden State Plaza

Valley Hospital (for nursing clinicals only)

Please read the schedule carefully as the vehicle does not make all stops each trip.

The schedule is available here: https://www.ramapo.edu/about/transportation-services/fall-2020-ramapo-roadrunner-express-shuttle/

Safety Requirements are here: https://www.ramapo.edu/about/transportation-services/fall-2020-transportation-safety-guidelines/

All passengers are asked to complete a google form during each trip for contract tracing. The form is on the various transportation websites and is here: https://forms.gle/kdMJycuYpFDcQUM48

Questions? Email csi@ramapo.edu

Black Lives Matter at Ramapo

What do we mean when we use the phrase "Black Lives Matter"? We will unpack that and other issues related to the Black experience in this colloquium: a series of lively, scholarly, and organic discussions that will allow faculty, staff, and students to share in important conversations around race, justice, representation, and the current state of race relations on our campus.

In the context of the national protests this summer and the national elections this fall, our goal is to stimulate and inform conversation in the Liberal Arts tradition. The structure will be a short series of ´¼üve presentations by Ramapo professors based on their work, that links scholarship to activism and current events. The events will feature presentations by faculty across diverse ´¼üelds of study who work with issues of race, representation, and social justice in their research, followed by group discussion of strategies to teach and learn about the Black experience and to advocate for structural change.

Presenters and Topics:

September 23 | Regina Clark (CA), Black Activism at Ramapo

September 30 | Indya Jackson (HGS), New Jersey's Unsung Black Radical Tradition

October 7 | Tammi Redd (ASB), Minority Entrepreneurship and the Digital Divide

October 14 | John Peffer (CA), Racial Pro´¼üling and Photographic Imaging

October 21 | Karl Johnson (HGS), Slavery by Another Name, Film and Discussion

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please click on the attachment to this email and visit the website here: Colloquium Information

If you are interested in registering for the 1-credit class, please click here: Web Self Service and follow the instructions for CNTP 190

If you are planning to attend one or all of the events, but not register for the class, you may click on the following link to sign up: RSVP Now

Please reply to this email if you have any questions and I will be happy to assist you with them.

I look forward to seeing you at this event, virtually!

Virtual Auditions for The Diaries of Adam and Eve & Baltimore!

See the attached flyer for more information on how to be a part of the Fall 2020 productions. If you have any questions email Thomas Donohoe at tdonohoe@ramapo.edu or Fiona Misiura at fmisiura@ramapo.edu.

Fall 2020 New Commuter Students- Apply for a Commuter Student Mentor

Are you an incoming First Year Student or a Transfer Student at Ramapo College of New Jersey? Fill out the form here to apply to have your very own Commuter Student Mentor (CSM). Our CSMs are trained to assist you in making the transition to life at Ramapo College. They are here to help you navigate the many different programs and resources that can be found and help ensure that you have a great college experience. Apply here: http://cglink.me/s30481

Questions or concerns? Contact the Commuter Affairs office by by email at csi@ramapo.edu

Complete the Census and Shape Your Future

If you are a commuter student, please be sure someone in your household completes the Census for each person living there. The Census is safe, easy and secure. And, it can be completed online. Here’s a link to learn more. https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html. The outcome of the Census determines funding for schools, public health, and for infrastructure like roads and bridges. The Census also impacts our representation in Congress. In times like these, it is especially important that everyone in NJ is counted. Be Counted. You Count. You belong. Let’s shape our future together. Contact kbooth@ramapo.edu for additional information.

Sophomores Advancing In Leadership (SAIL) 2020-21 Applications Are Live

Calling all second year students! Are you looking to get involved with leadership this year? Want to learn professional development skills to make a difference at Ramapo and beyond? If so, be sure to apply for the Sophomores Advancing In Leadership (SAIL) today! SAIL is a leadership certificate program for second year student leaders with monthly sessions on a variety of leadership topics. You can apply for the SAIL program at the following link: http://cglink.me/s34030 . The application deadline for SAIL is Tuesday, September 29th 2020 by 12am so be sure to have your applications in by this date. If you have any questions about the SAIL Programs, please email Student Leadership Programs at leaders@ramapo.edu

SGA Fall Election!!!

Are you a passionate student leader looking to serve as a voice for the student body and make change on campus? The application to run for the SGA Senate will be up on September 9th and close on September 16th. Open positions include Senator-at-Large, SSHS School Senator, CA School Senator, and ASB School Senator. You can find the application to run on the SGA’s Archway page linked below. If you have any questions about the election, feel free to email sga@ramapo.edu.