What’s Happening around Rutgers – March 2019

Art Together

Sunday, March 3, 2019 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Zimmerli Art Museum

Art Together invites families to get creative, side-by-side, on art projects inspired by works from the Zimmerli Art Museum. Explore the wonderful world of art on select Sundays throughout the year. Children and parents, grandparents, or guardians work side-by-side on arts and crafts projects. Each session includes a brief, instructor-led tour through one of our galleries. The interactive workshops, led by Mason Gross MFA students and teaching artists, allow families quality time to be creative together. This is a FREE, drop in program. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Book and Author Fundraiser featuring Rachel Devlin

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Kathleen W. Ludwig Global Village Learning Center

Associate Professor of History at Rutgers University, Rachel Devlin, will be discussing her new book: A Girl Stands at the Door regarding the generation of young Women who Desegregated America’s Schools. The cost is $20 for non-students, $5 for students. Admission proceeds benefit the Women’s League of Rutgers University.

No More Hidden Figures Women’s History Month Celebration

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Paul Robeson Campus Center

Hidden figures are women that work, educate, serve and lead at Rutgers–Newark and/or in the city of Newark. Though their contributions are undeniable, their stories have not yet been told. Join us in this special panel to honor and recognize the sheroes among us.

Red Talk Series: Women and Gender Equality

Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 6 p.m.
Rutgers–Camden Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room

This RED talk—Raptors Engaging in Discussion—focuses on topics relevant to women and gender equality. This discussion is part of the Rutgers–Camden Women’s History Month celebration.

Letters Home: Writing Workshop for Veterans with Warrior Writers

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 5:30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Writers House, 305 Cooper Street

As part of the Letters Home project, the national nonprofit Warrior Writers is facilitating a series of free writing workshops for veterans in 2018-19. An experienced facilitator will guide participants through a series of generative writing prompts that engage veterans’ experiences. All veterans are invited to sign up, whether or not they are affiliated with Rutgers.

Claudia Guzman