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Video: Eric LeGrand Supports Fair Contracts for Rutgers Faculty and Staff

Posted on September 19, 2014 by RU1

Ahead of Barchi State Of Rutgers Speech,“Reclaim Rutgers” Releases Video & Holds Rally (New Brunswick, NJ) – Today, on the eve of President Robert Barchi’s State of the University address, former Scarlet Knights football player and Rutgers alumnus Eric LeGrand … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Rutgers University Senators

Posted on September 19, 2014 by RU1

We write to you as the leaders of unions representing some 20,000 Rutgers employees. Like you, we have been elected by our constituents to represent their interests and needs. Like you, we have a mutual interest in making Rutgers an … Continue reading →

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Eric LeGrand Calls for Fair Contracts for Rutgers Faculty and Staff

Posted on September 18, 2014 by RU1

At this historic moment for Rutgers, remember the workers: Opinion By Eric LeGrand Rutgers’ entry into the Big Ten is a thrilling milestone for me — both as an alum and as a Scarlet Knights football player. But I want … Continue reading →

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Big Ten: Why is Rutgers behind in the fundraising game?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by RU1

By Kelly Heyboer and Ted Sherman NEW BRUNSWICK — In the quest to raise money for Rutgers University, senior Keith Culbreth has been on the front lines. During the spring semester, the student manned cubicle No. 27 in the Rutgers … Continue reading →

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At this historic moment for Rutgers, remember the workers: Opinion

Posted on September 9, 2014 by RU1

By Eric LeGrand Rutgers’ entry into the Big Ten is a thrilling milestone for me — both as an alum and as a Scarlet Knights football player. But I want to call attention to something that’s getting a bit less … Continue reading →

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NCAA power play may benefit Rutgers

Posted on August 8, 2014 by RU1

By Mary Diduch, Chris, Iseman J.P. Pelzman, Staff Writers, The Record As Rutgers University prepares to start its first season in the Big Ten athletic conference – one of the five largest conferences in college sports – the National Collegiate … Continue reading →

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Agency will coordinate Rowan, Rutgers health programs

Posted on August 4, 2014 by RU1

CHRIS MONDICS AND JONATHAN LAI, INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS In an effort to spur economic growth in Camden and surrounding areas, leaders of a new agency established to coordinate health education at Rutgers-Camden and Rowan University say they expect to develop … Continue reading →

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Rutgers One members question sports spending

Posted on July 3, 2014 by RU1

A group of Rutgers faculty and staff leafletted Rutgers celebration of entrance into the Big Ten Tuesday, July 1.   Rutgers University celebrates entry into Big Ten Conference BY PATRICIA ALEX, STAFF WRITER, THE RECORD […] A group called Rutgers One, comprising … Continue reading →

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Rutgers cutting ties with manufacturers refusing to sign pact to improve sweatshop conditions in Bangladesh

Posted on July 2, 2014 by RU1

By Kelly Heyboer/ The Star-Ledger NEW BRUNSWICK — Rutgers University is axing licensing contracts with two clothing manufacturers that failed to sign an agreement to eliminate sweatshop conditions in Bangladesh, school officials said today. Effective Wednesday, Rutgers will end its … Continue reading →

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Rutgers University celebrates entry into Big Ten Conference

Posted on July 2, 2014 by RU1

By Patricia Alex, Staff Writer, The Record. Rutgers University celebrated its official entrance into the Big Ten athletic conference Tuesday with a party at the football stadium marking the beginning of what most acknowledge will be a challenging road to … Continue reading →

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