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Discovery Newsletter
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September 2016
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Take Your Photo With the "RevolUtionary" Monument
Johnson & Johnson, a neighbor and supporter of Rutgers for nearly 130 years, partnered with the university in the development and installation of the four-ton "RevolUtionary" monument that was unveiled this past November 10 at the launch of the Rutgers 250 anniversary celebration. Along with the monument was a "Donate a Photo" challenge to support Rutgers scholarships in healthcare studies. The monument was initially displayed at Old Queens and has been making the rounds in recent months. It currently is located on the G.H. Cook Campus on the lawn at Passion Puddle -- but only until September 15. So stop by and take your photo with the monument, send the shot to social media and enter it into the "Donate a Photo" initiative to generate student scholarships. (The photo above is of the Office of Academic Programs. See if you recognize any of the deans and staff!)
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Climate Events Launch Fall SEBS 250 Anthropocene Series
 Climate superstars Scott Glenn, Jennifer Francis, and Ben Horton (pictured here), professors in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, will present "Rutgers Climate Research: Global Causes, Local Impacts" on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Trayes Hall in the Douglass Student Center. This past year, they appeared on the East and West Coasts in a series of talks, "Experience Rutgers: Climate Change." Their presentation on Wednesday will focus on what's happening in the oceans, how it is affecting New Jersey, and why Rutgers scientists are exploring the world to help predict the future. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is strongly suggested.
On Monday, September 26, 2016, Bob Inglis, former U.S. Congressman and current executive director of the Energy Enterprise initiative at George Mason University, will address "Climate Change, Energy, and the Politics of 2016" at 7 p.m. in the Cook Student Center. Further details and registration links are posted on the Discovery website.
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Join Us at Unionville Vineyards on September 18
Come to the renowned Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, NJ, for an afternoon of touring, tasting, and tidbits from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2016. John Cifelli (CC'10), general manager of Unionville Vineyards, will host Rutgers alumni and lead a  tour of the winery. This event is part of a series of "Rutgers On Location" field trips sponsored by the Rutgers University Alumni Association. Faculty member Dan Ward, Rutgers Cooperative Extension specialist and director of the New Jersey Center for Wine Research and Education, will discuss winemaking, New Jersey wines and wine-growing regions, and how New Jersey wines are competing against some of the finest French wines. Guests will be treated to a glass of wine upon arrival. The tasting will include six wines, accompanied by fruit, cheeses, and antipasto trays. The cost is $20 for adults. Visit the RUAA website for details and a registration link.
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Alumna Ann F. Rhoads to Receive Hamilton Award on September 22
In honor of Bruce "Doc" Hamilton, longtime director of Rutgers Gardens, the Hamilton  Award was redefined to be presented to "an unsung hero, a quiet leader, or a patient mentor in the field of horticulture." Fitting the description, Ann F. Rhoads (GSNB-Plant Pathology '76) will receive the Hamilton Award at the "Gardens Party" on September 22, 2016. Ann is the recently retired associate of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an author, teacher, mentor to interns, and resource for communities throughout Pennsylvania. The award will be presented by Ari Novy (GSNB-Plant Biology'12), executive director of the U.S. Botanic Garden, who along with alumna Lauren Randolph (DC'84, GSED'99) is hosting the festivities from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Gardens. Further details are posted on the Rutgers Gardens website.
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Corn Mazes Celebrate Rutgers 250 Anniversary
 Three corn mazes in central and northern New Jersey are saluting the Rutgers 250th anniversary by carving out patterns depicting familiar Rutgers images. At Stony Hill Farms in Chester, NJ, the Rutgers mascot holds a peach over the Rutgers 250 logo, and information on the history of Rutgers and its influence on agriculture can be found throughout the farm. At Etsch Farms in Monroe Township, NJ, the Scarlet Knight sends visitors on their way to find clues to a themed crossword puzzle. The Etsch maze will open on September 24. Happy Day Farm in Manalapan Township, NJ, celebrates Rutgers 250 right on its homepage and features the Rutgers shield in its corn maze. If you aren't into mazes, there is plenty of family-friendly fun at all of the locations. We thank these farms for making Rutgers, the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station such a prominent part of their fall festivities.
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Upcoming Events
September 7, 2016 -- Talk and reception, "Rutgers Climate Research: Global Causes, Local Impacts," 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Douglass Student Center (see story above) September 10, 2016 -- Rutgers Football vs. Howard at noon at High Point Solutions Stadium September 13, 2016 - Community Day, 4 to 7 p.m., Red Oak Lane and Passion Puddle (see details) September 17, 2016 -- Rutgers Football vs. New Mexico at noon at High Point Solutions Stadium
September 24, 2016 -- Rutgers Football vs. Iowa at High Point Solutions Stadium September 26, 2016 -- Talk by the Honorable Bob Inglis, "Climate Change, Energy, and Politics," 7 p.m., Cook Student Center (see story above) October 26, 2016 -- Save the date for a talk and book-signing by author Elizabeth Kolbert, "The Sixth Extinction," 8 p.m. at the Rutgers Student Center (see details) Every Friday through November 18, 2016 - Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rutgers Gardens (see details)
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This Newsletter is brought to you by the Office of Alumni and Community Engagement, a unit of the Office of the Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and the Division of Advancement. New events and programs are posted frequently on our Discovery website at www.discovery.rutgers.edu. Contact the Office of Alumni and Community Engagement at 848-932-4215 or discovery@aesop.rutgers.edu.Diana M. Orban Brown, Director
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