November 2021 - News Articles

Meet Ph.D. Student Nikhila Natarajan: “SC&I Diversity is For Real”

Ph.D. student Nikhila Natarajan is a multilingual journalist (and the planet’s first #StudioInASuitcase media “researcher”) and part of the founding team of Observer Research Foundation America. She recently assisted journalist and author Chidanand Rajgjatta with his book “Kamala Harris, Phenomenal Woman.”

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MI Student Ian Dykstra Gives Insider’s View of the Program

Master of Information (MI) student Ian Dykstra, a library-loving artist and musician. Read about his experiences in the program in our SC&I profile.

Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Regina Marchi received the award from Rutgers University “in recognition of outstanding service in stimulating and guiding the intellectual development of students.”

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Regina Marchi Named Recipient of The Warren I. Susman Award for Excellence in Teaching

Rutgers University awarded Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies Regina Marchi “in recognition of outstanding service in stimulating and guiding the intellectual development of students.”

During the inauguration ceremony for Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway, Jon Oliver, who is assistant dean of information technology at SC&I and chair of the Rutgers University Senate, lead the procession to the stage, while carrying the Rutgers Gonfalon, an honor bestowed upon him as chair of the senate.

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Jon Oliver Carries the Gonfalon at the Inauguration of Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway

During the inauguration ceremony for Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway, Jon Oliver, who is assistant dean of information technology at SC&I and chair of the Rutgers University Senate, lead the procession to the stage while carrying the Rutgers Gonfalon, an honor bestowed upon him as chair of the senate.

Doctoral Student Stacy Welk Passed Away on November 7

We are saddened to share the news that SC&I doctoral student Stacy Welk passed away on Sunday Nov. 7th.

SC&I Mourns the Loss of Staff Member Jodi Marcou

The School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University is sad to announce the passing of our colleague Jodi Marcou.

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Over 40 Faculty and Students Will Participate in National Communication Association Convention

SC&I faculty, students, and alumni will attend this year’s National Communication Association (NCA) convention in Seattle, Washington, from Thursday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, with pre-conference sessions scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 17.

A new study by Professor John Pavlik and Ph.D. student Shravan Regret Iyer explores how cultural, social, religious, and scientific developments during the Victorian era helped shape modern Virtual Reality.

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From Séances to Stereography: The Victorian Era Roots of Modern Virtual Reality

A new study by Professor John Pavlik and Ph.D. student Shravan Regret Iyer explores how cultural, social, religious, and scientific developments during the Victorian era helped shape modern Virtual Reality.

Designed for SC&I students working to crystalize their career journeys, the new mentoring program connects students with more than 50 professionals, mostly SC&I alumni, who can provide expert advice and networking opportunities.

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Need Direction Identifying a Career Path? The SC&I Links Mentorship Program Can Help.

The new SC&I Links Mentorship Program is designed to help SC&I students develop their career journeys by connecting them with over 50 successful mentors who can provide expert advice and networking opportunities.