March 2021........................ Rutgers University–New Brunswick
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Can you feel it? The days are getting longer, snow is melting, and temperatures are beginning to rise. After a long winter, get out and enjoy the outdoors, support local businesses, and continue to mask and be safe.
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Rutgers remains on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. Below are just a few of the stories that Rutgers' experts have contributed to in the fight to combat the coronavirus:
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Download the COVID Alert NJ mobile app to receive up-to-date information regarding reopenings, key COVID-19 data, and contact alerts. The app is free and secure, and user information will remain anonymous. |
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Listen to "On the Pandemic with Mary Marchetta O'Dowd," a podcast series in which university experts and leaders in health examine the critical challenges we face in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. New episodes are posted every other Thursday.
Stay in the know on COVID-19 with updates from our local communities:
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Events, Classes, & Performances |
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The largest student-run conference on the East Coast is back March 6. The Mark Conference is ready to meet the challenge of providing an impactful and memorable experience through its all-virtual platform this year. Tickets on sale now.
On March 7, book artist and poet Rick Black will present his limited-edition artist book "The Amichai Windows," which celebrates the poetry of Yehuda Amichai, considered Israel’s finest modern poet. Free.
The virtual season of the George Street Playhouse has begun with Bad Dates, a one-woman comedy about a single mom in search of cute shoes, the perfect dress, and a romantic table for two at a great restaurant. Order your tickets for streaming through March 14, or subscribe for the four show season!
Crossroads Theater Company presents an encore performance of Sheila's Day, a joyous musical celebration that honors and celebrates women and their perseverance. Presented online through March 23.
What's the buzz about? Learn all about beekeeping with workshops from the Rutgers Online Bee Series for new and experienced apiarists. Offerings include Small Scale Queen Rearing March 11, and Seasonal Planting for Honeybees March 24.
On March 9, join United States Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) for a virtual conversation as he discusses his approach to advocacy through legislative service at the state and national level. Soto is a Rutgers alumnus and the first person of Puerto Rican descent to serve in Congress from Florida. Presented by the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
On March 10, join the State Theatre New Jersey for '90s Online Trivia Night, hosted by NJ rock musician and children’s singer-songwriter Ray Andersen (aka Mr. RAY)! Proceeds support the State Theatre’s Community Engagement programs.
Join “Covering New York City in Good Times and Bad,” A Conversation with WCBS Reporter Marla Diamond and Rutgers Professor Steven Miller March 25, sponsored by Rutgers University Alumni Association. Free, but advance registration required.
Alpha Art Gallery presents Shifted Nature, a New Brunswick Art Salon Photography Exhibition through March 26. View online or in person.
Listen to "The Schrift," a weekly podcast that combines Jewish Studies, German literature, and meditation in order to bring ancient wisdom into the modern world. Created by Rutgers PhD Student Steve Weinberg.
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Don't miss Sharks Late Night Event at the Rutgers Geology Museum March 3. Participants will learn about all different types of sharks and their life histories, habitats, and diets; and fossil sharks, including Great Whites and the Megalodon. Trivia and educational activities are also included.
Join the Milk & Cookies Series, an online, lively storytelling and music series for families from the State Theatre New Jersey. This program is perfect for children ages 3-10. Offerings include Aaron Nigel Smith and Ralph's World. Your participation is a donation to the theater's family programs.
Get creative with family and friends at the Zimmerli Art Museum's Art Together March 6. All ages are welcome, but activities are best suited for young artists, ages 5-13, and their grown-ups.
On March 12, its your turn to Ask a Geologist: Glacial Landscapes with Rutgers Geology Museum. During this event, our scientist will first introduce the day's topic and then answer your questions about it. Events are primarily aimed at elementary and middle school aged children, but all ages are welcome to join and learn something new! The topic for April 2 is Let's Restore Sand Dunes!
Zimmerli Art Museum is partnering with Sisterwork, a New Brunswick start-up committed to addressing intergenerational poverty in New Jersey, for the new series BLOOM: Explore Growth and Self-Expression through Art. Sessions are free and open to adults and teens. Registration is not required. Workshops are conducted in English and Spanish. On March 13, join Life Portraits: Share Your Stories through Art Making.
Join the vibrant artistic community of Mason Gross School of the Arts online this summer! Choose from programs in art & design, dance, film & animation, music, and theater. Explore, create, and perform under the guidance of faculty from the state’s premier arts conservatory. Registration is open with a 15% early-bird discount through May 1.
The New Brunswick Free Public Library is offering free, daily online tutoring help through Brainfuse eLearning.
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While things may be very different this year, taxpayers can receive free assistance when filing their 2020 income tax returns at the New Brunswick Free Public Library. The library is again a site for VITA, the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and is offering remote tax filing by contact-free, drop-off appointments only. This service is provided by volunteers from Beta Alpha Psi at the Rutgers Business School, in coordination with the United Way of Central Jersey, and will be available until April 8, 2021. VITA services are for those of low to moderate income (maximum of $65,000). For an appointment, call the library at 732-745-5108 ext. 25.
Rutgers Scarlet Days of Service will look a little different this year as students are encouraged to choose from a variety of service opportunities as part of the commitment to civic engagement, March 13-27.
Have 90 seconds to spare? Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care has put together a series of short, 90-second videos to assist in building and maintaining resilience. Staff members share techniques they use and have shared with the individuals we serve at UBHC. Watch them anytime--before you start your day, on your break, or during your free time.
Rutgers Continuing Studies invites you to explore New Jersey’s 21 counties with a series of articles on the New Jersey Data Book news page, a free interactive database tool that serves as a repository of data from state and local sources that spans decades and a variety of topics.
People who have recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 can participate in a research study that tests whether air cleaners decrease the levels of virus in the home. Adults, who recently (within the past 7 days) tested positive for the coronavirus, may be eligible to participate.
Looking for a community program for your organization? Learn about the opioid crisis with a free, virtual one-hour educational talk presented by graduate students from Rutgers' Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Lecturers are trained and committed to increasing education and reducing stigma about Opioid Use Disorder and Medication Assisted Treatment in New Jersey.
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New In Town
Eyet Law Firm, 382 George Street, New Brunswick
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Rutgers Spring Break - March 12-20
Daylight Savings Time - March 14
First Day of Spring - March 20
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