Happy New Year

Happy New Year from NJIT.

Evening classes cancelled for Fri, Dec 19

Weather Advisory: Evening classes are cancelled for Friday, Dec 19. Makeup classes will be held on Monday, Dec 22, at the same time and place.

Final Exams

NJIT has started its final exam period for the fall semester. It runs from Dec 15 to Dec 19.

Exam schedules are at http://www.njit.edu/registrar/exams/index.php

Historic Newark

The Newark Star-Ledger newspaper wrote a nice article about Liz Del Tufo and her love of Newark history.

Read it here: http://blog.nj.com/iamnj/2008/12/liz_del_tufo.html

Watch her video tour of historic Newark here:

NJIT Graduate Studies Open House

For an up-close look at NJIT life, check out one of our open houses. You'll get way more than just a campus tour and a meeting with an admissions counselor. You’ll get to:

• Learn about our graduate programs in high-growth in-demand fields.
• Meet one on one with faculty and admissions representatives.
• Hear about graduate-certificate and on-line-learning options.

Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
NJIT, Fenster Hall Room 100, Newark, NJ
Reserve Your Spot.

Some Like It Hot: Many More Don't (NJIT Technology and Society Forum)

Some Like It Hot: Many More Don't (Technology and Society Forum)

David W. Orr
Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics, Oberlin College
James Marsh Professor, University of Vermont

November 12, 2008, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Campus Center Ballroom

Dealing effectively with climate change presents political challenges that can be even more complex than the science involved. In the final Fall Technology and Society Forum presentation on November 12, David Orr will explore critical climate-change issues in the context of U.S. politics and policy decisions.

In addition to his current affiliations with Oberlin College and the University of Vermont, Orr has been a scholar in residence at Ball State University, the University of Washington and other universities, and he has lectured at hundreds of colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and Europe. His career as a scholar, teacher, writer and entrepreneur spans fields as diverse as environment and politics, environmental education, campus greening, green building, ecological design and climate change.

In 1987, Orr organized studies that helped to launch the green campusmovement. He organized the first conference on the effects of impending climate change on the banking industry.Co-sponsored by then Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton, the conference brought together prominent bankers and leading climate experts.

Orr initiated the effort to design the first substantially green building on a U.S. campus in 1996. The Adam Joseph Lewis Center at Oberlin purifies all wastewater and is powered entirely by sunlight.Most importantly, it is a laboratory in sustainability that trains students for careers in solving environmental problems.

In a 2000 Chronicle of Higher Education article, Orr proposed carbon neutrality for colleges and universities. Current projects include defining a climate-action plan for the incoming president’s first 100 days in office, and working with prominent legal scholars to define the rights of posterity in cases where the actions of the present generation might deprive posterity of “life, liberty, and property.”

Orr is the author of five books and co-editor of three others. Ecological Literacy, described as a "true classic" by Garrett Hardin, is widely read and used at numerous colleges and universities. Earth in Mind has been praised by people as diverse as biologist E.O. Wilson and writer, poet and farmer Wendell Berry.

Co-sponsored by the NJIT Technology and Society Forum Committee, Albert Dorman Honors College and Sigma Xi.

See more at http://tsf.njit.edu

NJIT Fall Open House for High School Students and Their Parents Being Held Today

NJIT is holding a fall open house for high school students and their parents today -- Sun, Oct 26, 2008, from 11 am to 4 pm. Plan to arrive no later than 1 pm to take advantage of all the programs.

• Tour our 48-acre landscaped campus
• Discover the wide range of undergraduate majors and minors
• Meet with students, faculty, and staff
• Join us for workshops and department demonstrations
• Visit residence halls, classrooms, and athletics facilities

For more info, go to http://www.njit.edu/admissions/openhouse

Hot L Baltimore by Lanford Wilson, NJIT Theatre Arts Program

Hot L Baltimore by Lanford Wilson (Directed by Dan Drew) plays on October 22, 23, 24, 25 @ 7:00 pm and October 26 @ 2:30 pm, in the Bradley Hall Theatre, 3rd floor Bradley Hall, on the Rutgers-Newark Campus.

This is offered by the NJIT and Rutgers Theatre Arts Program. See more at http://theatre.njit.edu

NJIT Magazine - fall 2008 issue

The fall 2008 issues of NJIT Magazine is now out. Articles about NJIT's solar physics research at its Big Bear Observatory, its spring 2008 commencement, research into hurricane resistant houses, and more.

See http://magazine.njit.edu/2008/fall/index.php

Fall open house for high school students and their parents to be held Sun, Oct 26, 2008

NJIT is holding a fall open house for high school students and their parents on Sun, Oct 26, 2008, from 11 am to 4 pm. Plan to arrive no later than 1 pm to take advantage of all the programs.

• Tour our 48-acre landscaped campus
• Discover the wide range of undergraduate majors and minors
• Meet with students, faculty, and staff
• Join us for workshops and department demonstrations
• Visit residence halls, classrooms, and athletics facilities

For more info and to RSVP, go to http://www.njit.edu/admissions/openhouse

NJIT Graduate Open House Today

NJIT is holding a Graduate Open House today -- Thur, Oct 9, 2008, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.

For an up-close look at NJIT life, check out one of our Graduate Open Houses. You'll get way more than just a campus tour and a meeting with an admissions counselor. You’ll get to:

• Learn about our graduate programs in high-growth in-demand fields.
• Meet one on one with faculty and admissions representatives.
• Hear about graduate-certificate and on-line-learning options.

See more and RSVP at http://www.njit.edu/admissions/visit/graduateopenhouses.php

Environmental Justice Solutions: What Is Technology's Role?

NJIT's Technology and Society Forum

Miquela Craytor
Executive Director, Sustainable South Bronx

NJIT Campus Center Ballroom
October 1, 2008, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

In a time of climate crisis, we face daunting and multifaceted challenges. Certain neglected communities, such as the South Bronx, New Orleans and Newark, have long been overburdened by environmental and economic disparity. These communities will suffer the most from the impact of climate change. Poverty, unemployment, health disparities and environmental burdens will be exacerbated if solutions to our climate crisis are not identified and implemented.

Miquela Craytor, executive director of Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx), will discuss how environmental justice solutions are necessary to change this dire scenario, and how the process must start within communities with the greatest need. She will share insights into projects where green fabrication, green roofs, and green-collar job training provide alternatives to the current polluting economy. These green technologies offer hope, not only for addressing our climate crisis, but also for eradicating poverty.

Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx) promotes environmental justice solutions through innovative, economically sustainable projects informed by community need. Craytor joined SSBx in 2006 and has overseen initiatives to increase the organization’s effectiveness within the community. Previously, she was senior planner for economic development at Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, consultants to the office of Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. Craytor, who holds a master’s in city and regional planning and a bachelor’s in planning and public policy and management, was the first to work in this position. The post was created in response to the growing importance of long-term sustainability concerns in the borough’s economic development projects.

See more at http://tsf.njit.edu/2008/fall/craytor.php

In Memory of Dana Knox

Dr. Dana E. Knox, Professor of Chemical Engineering in the Otto H. York Department of Chemical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs at the New Jersey Institute of Technology passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. Dr. Knox was born in upstate New York, and received BS (1977), MS (1978) and PhD (1982) degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic University in Troy, New York. He began his career on the faculty at NJIT in 1983, and he joined the Provost’s Office at NJIT in 2004. This year he would have celebrated his 25-year anniversary at NJIT.

Please see our full blog on Dana at http://rememberingdanaknox.blogspot.com

NJIT Fall Open House for High School Students and Their Parents Being Held Oct 26

NJIT is holding a fall open house for high school students and their parents on Sun, Oct 26, 2008, from 11 am to 4 pm. Plan to arrive no later than 1 pm to take advantage of all the programs.

• Tour our 48-acre landscaped campus
• Discover the wide range of undergraduate majors and minors
• Meet with students, faculty, and staff
• Join us for workshops and department demonstrations
• Visit residence halls, classrooms, and athletics facilities

For more info and to RSVP, go to http://www.njit.edu/admissions/openhouse

NJIT Tennis Opens Season Today

NJIT's men and women's tennis teams open their fall 2008 season at the Sacred Heart Doubles Invitational in Fairfield, CT, today (Sat, Sep 6, 2008).

NJIT plays Division 1 athletics. See more at http://www.njithighlanders.com/

NJIT Starts Fall Semester Classes Today

NJIT starts its fall 2008 semester classes today (Tue, Sept 2, 2008).

See the full academic calendar at http://www.njit.edu/registrar/calendars

NJIT Students to Explore NY City, Jersey City, and Newark Today

As part of Highlander Welcome Days 2008, NJIT is organizing tours of Newark, Jersey City and New York City today (Mon, Sept 1). This is open to all NJIT student; sign up at the Highlander Festival or at the Campus Information Desk.

The "Explore Your World Tours" are from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Tours will visit landmarks, such as Times Square and Herald Square and local spots in Newark and Jersey City. Bring some spending money, camera and comfortable shoes!

See more at http://campuscenter.njit.edu

NJIT Cross Country Teams Open Season Today

The NJIT men's and women's cross country teams open their seasons today (Sun, Aug 31).

NJIT plays Division 1 athletics. See more at http://www.njithighlanders.com

NJIT Men's Soccer Team Opens Season Today

NJIT men's soccer team opens its fall 2008 season today (Sat, Aug 30) at Siena University.

NJIT plays in Division 1. See more at http://www.njithighlanders.com

NJIT Women's Vollyball Opens Season Today

The NJIT women's volleyball team opens its fall 2008 season today (Aug 29, 2008) against Oral Roberts University.

NJIT plays Division 1 athletics. See more at http://www.njithighlanders.com

NJIT Women's Soccer Opens Season Tonight

The NJIT women's soccer team opens their season tonight (Aug 26, 2008) at Army.

NJIT plays in Division 1. See more at http://www.njithighlanders.com

NJIT Graduate Study Open House (Thur, Aug 21, 2008)

We're holding an Open House today to show you ppportunities for graduate school at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

• Meet some of our faculty
• Learn more about graduate degree programs, certificates, and course offerings
• Evening, weekend, and eLearning options are available
• Bring an undergraduate transcript for immediate fall registration approval

For more info and to RSVP, check out http://www.njit.edu/admissions/visit/graduateopenhouses.php

NJIT Features New Online Master of Science in Management Plus 5 New Online Graduate Certificates

It’s not easy these days attending school, working, plus worrying about increased commuting costs. That’s why NJIT is pleased to announce a new online master’s degree program in management as well as five new online business-related certificate programs starting Sept 2008.

Registration is currently underway.

“This online option allows busy adults the flexibility they need to juggle work and career,” said Robert English, interim dean, School of Management. “And by studying from home, everyone saves on rising gasoline costs. (To calculate savings, see NJIT’s new Gas Savings Calculator: www.njit.edu/info/gas.)

To learn more, please call 800-624-9850 (Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Eastern Time) or visit www.njit.edu/online.

Read the rest of this story in the NJIT Newsroom.

Okay To Be A Geek, Astronaut Bernard Harris Tells NJIT Campers To Encourage Them To Choose Stem Careers

It’s okay to be a geek because geeks rule the world, astronaut Bernard Harris told 52 middle school youngsters during a special luncheon at NJIT’s ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp.

See more at http://www.njit.edu/news/2008/2008-273.php