March 8, 2023

International Women's Day

International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8, and this year's theme is all about embracing equity and moving beyond equal opportunities.

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Women's History Month

In the month of March each year we celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.

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Top Moments in Women’s History at Rutgers

Women have been changing history and shaping the university for generations. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are some notable moments in women’s history at Rutgers.

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Linguistic Justice in Research: Promoting Best Practices for Equitable Inclusion of Linguistically Diverse Communities

March 9, 12pm ET

This webinar is presented as part of the MARS Multilingual Health Research Forum.

Learning Goals:

1. Introduce best practices and considerations for considering linguistically equitable health research.

2. Share examples from Dr. Ragavan's research and strategies her team has used.

3. Review next steps and recommendations for promoting equitable inclusion of linguistically diverse communities.

Health Policy Research Scholars

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 

Applications are open for the next cohort of Health Policy Research Scholars.

Are you a doctoral student who is passionate about influencing public policy to create healthier, more equitable communities? 

Health Policy Research Scholars is a leadership program for full-time doctoral students across diverse disciplines and backgrounds who center equity in their research. As an HPRS participant, you'll:

-Gain access to the tools, insights, and diversity of mentors needed to accelerate and distinguish your research.

-Receive an annual award of up to $30,000.

-Become a part of a tightly knit network of visionary change agents.

   Applications are due March 15, 2023. Learn more here.

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s Department of Pediatrics has a website with multilingual resources about COVID-19 vaccines for children and young adults. Resources are available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Hindi, and Korean, the top six languages spoken in New Jersey.

New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services. 

You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here.

Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.