Meet the contributors to this blog:
Andrea Alexander is a writer and videographer at Rutgers. She recently completed culinary school and loves sharing stories about food.
She will bring you inside tips on where to see some magic, learn about raising a seeing-eye dog, or chat with a meteorologist about the weather on Rutgers Day. Andrea will also let you know where to grab lunch, share some BBQ or find homemade ice cream for sale in between checking out the hundreds of other activities.
Carl Blesch is a science communicator at Rutgers, covering physical sciences and engineering. He enjoys learning about discoveries and developments and sharing the excitement of innovation with his readers.
Carl will be on the Busch campus during Rutgers Day, looking for examples of how science and technology are improving the lives of people here in New Jersey and beyond.
Ken Branson has been a media relations manager at Rutgers since 2004. He has promoted the work of marine scientists, sociologists, philosophers, historians, anthropologists, and their students. He also blogged about the Rutgers robot submarine glider Scarlet Knight‘s arrival in Baiona, Spain, in December 2009.
On Rutgers Day, Ken will work with reporters who are covering various events.
Amber E. Hopkins-Jenkins is a public relations specialist for Rutgers. She thoroughly enjoys promoting initiatives dedicated to developing young leaders and public servants – locally, nationally and globally.
Her blog posts will offer suggestions on ways to make a difference during (and beyond!) Rutgers Day. On April 28, Amber will support reporters looking to document the wealth of experiences available to campus visitors.
Brittney Katz is a junior double-majoring in Political Science and Labor Studies.
As an intern at the Office of Community Affairs, she is familiar with just about every one of the 500 performances and programs hosted on Rutgers Day.
Melissa Kvidahl is a community affairs specialist at Rutgers, working specifically with Rutgers Day performers and student organizations
As part of the event planning team, she’ll be bringing you tips and inside information about the wide variety of programming planned for the big day.
Fredda Sacharow, a Rutgers graduate who majored in journalism, is an editorial/communications specialist who came (back) to Rutgers in 2008. She’s been involved with Rutgers Day since its inception, watching with awe as the tradition grows and flourishes.
This year she’ll blog about multicultural activities, visual arts, and tips for advancing your career and staying healthy – all exciting offerings you’ll find at Rutgers Day 2012.
Karen Smith is the assistant director of new and emerging media at Rutgers. She will help bring videos to you in the days leading up to Rutgers Day, showcasing some of the great events and exhibitions you can plan to attend.
You will find Karen updating the Rutgers Day Facebook and Twitter pages on April 28.
