What’s Happening around Rutgers? November 2018

A "VOTE" pin or button on a flag of the United StatesThe Morning After

Wednesday, November 7 | 9:30 a.m.
Live-streaming on Facebook

Hosted by the Eagleton Institute of Politics, The Morning After panel discussion will feature analysis of the results and implications of the 2018 elections.

Panelists include:

  • Mike DuHaime, Partner, Mercury Public Affairs; Republican Strategist
  • Michael Hill, Correspondent, NJTV
  • Herb Jackson, The Record/USA Today Network New Jersey
  • Julie Roginsky, President, Optimus Communications; Democratic Strategist
  • Debbie Walsh, Director, Center for American Women and Politics, Eagleton Institute of Politics

Moderator: John Weingart, Associate Director, Eagleton Institute of Politics

mineralMineral Late Night

Wednesday, November 7 | 4 to 8 p.m.
Rutgers Geology Museum | Rutgers–New Brunswick

Visit the Rutgers Geology Museum for their Mineral Late Night on November 7. Re-use your Halloween costume and come dressed as your favorite super hero while learning about some powerful minerals!

Demonstrations, arts and crafts, and educational activities will be set up around the museum and people are welcome to come and go as they please. The event is free and open to visitors of all ages. Visit the museum website for more information.

A Conversation with Gov. James Florio

Thursday, November 8 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Campus Center | Rutgers–Camden

James J. Florio, a former New Jersey governor and an alumnus of the Camden location of Rutgers Law School, will discuss topics from his new book, Standing on Principle: Lessons Learned in Public Life. This free event will feature a conversation between Governor Florio and retired Philadelphia Inquirer reporter George Anastasia. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Register to attend.

Behind the Magic of Disney: Is It Really Happily Ever After?

Wednesday, November 28 | 2:30 to 3:50 p.m.
Paul Robeson Campus Center | Rutgers–Newark

This event is an open discussion on how gender roles, violence, and oppression have been masked in magic. Join the Rutgers Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance to explore the hidden messages in classic Disney films. Visit the Rutgers–Newark website for more information.

Matt Badessa