On March 1st, the Douglass Student Center buzzed with excitement as Douglass Residential College hosted its 5th annual Women's Day event in honor of International Women's Day. The event was a celebration of women's resilience and achievements worldwide, and it brought together a diverse array of students, faculty, and staff.
Douglass and the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Rutgers have launched a series of panels around the country centered on learning from women leaders and exploring the influential role Rutgers, Douglass and IWL play in transformative education on leadership. The series, named Education for Transformation: When Women Lead, launched last spring in Washington D.C. with a panel of alumnae leaders speaking before an enthusiastic crowd of over 50 Rutgers alumni.
This past January, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his 2024 State of the State Address.
“With us today is Sabrina Charles—who will be graduating, with Honors, from the Rutgers School of Nursing this May,” said Governor Phil Murphy in his speech. “Sabrina is doing her part to help resolve our nursing shortage. And we are going to keep doing our part to support many others like her who are pursuing a career of service.”
The student Governor Murphy highlighted, Douglass senior Sabrina Charles DRC’24, is a nursing major with a passion for holistic and equitable healthcare for all people.
Every other Thursday in the Douglass Student Center, the Douglass D.I.V.A.S. student organization brings the Douglass community together in conversation about the diverse set of issues that college-aged women face each day at Rutgers.
“The mission of our organization is to provide a network for all students with a strong interest in women's issues, by providing students a safe space to discuss, debate, socialize and create a bond that will positively contribute to each member's academic experience,” said Ryan Milne-Hood DRC’24, a biological sciences major and vice president of D.I.V.A.S.
Give the gift of a Douglass education to celebrate the season! Your gift to Douglass by the end of the year can provide life-long impact for talented students. As 2023 comes to a close, consider supporting Douglass with worthwhile year-end giving strategies. Read more about ways to give to Douglass!
In this special episode of Douglass Perspectives, join Dean Meghan Rehbein and Douglass Governing Council President Sana Amanullah DRC’24 live from Douglass Day!
On December 11, 2023, the Rutgers Advancing Women in Computer Science (AWiCS) group was awarded the Presidential Award for Service to Students. AWiCS is an inter-unit collaborative initiative between Douglass Residential College, the School of Arts and Sciences, the Computer Science Department, and DIMACS.
Season's Greetings!
Warm wishes from the entire Douglass family as we embrace the winter season and usher in a new year filled with peace, rest, and hope. We trust this message finds you surrounded by the love and joy of family and friends, sharing the care and connection that make this season truly special.
On October 14, 2023, Douglass alumnae and friends returned to campus for Douglass Day: Tradition, Vision, Impact. Check out our recap of the day featuring photos, a message from Dean Rehbein, a recording of our student panel, and special alumnae video!
The esteemed Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities is evolving into the Center for Women in the Arts at Douglass Residential College, reflecting its commitment to empowering women in the arts and humanities. The move to Douglass Residential College, known for its strong focus on empowering women through education, is a strategic and progressive step that will bring an array of exciting opportunities for the entire Rutgers community.
The Douglass Discovery Gender and Arts Program at Douglass Residential College is pleased to announce that artist, Amina Ross has been named the 2023-24 Estelle Lebowitz Artist-in-Residence at Rutgers University. The Gender and Arts Program provides offerings in the arts for Douglass students and brings to the University community the work and ideas of exceptional women and femme identifying artists through exhibitions and year-long campus residencies.
For over 100 years, commitment to innovative academic excellence has established Douglass as a leader in feminist education. Generations of Douglass students have benefitted from Douglass’ unique approach to the college experience—a strategy that prioritizes hands-on educational opportunities that empower students to own their voices, dreams, and talents.