After observing how many parents were financially unable to provide their children with basic educational necessities, the generous brothers devised a plan to launch a non-profit.

Two of the founding members of the Newark City of Learning Collaborative (NCLC), have partnered on the matriculation process of Bloomfield College students seeking a master’s degree in counseling from Pillar.

42,792 people registered in 804 jam sites located in 109 countries this year. Bloomfield College was New Jersey’s second largest jam site, with 67 participants who made 19 games in under 48 hours.

"Dance Your Story" will open its doors on Friday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. A reception will be held at 6:00 p.m.

Dr. Renée Blake, Associate Professor of Linguistics and Social & Cultural Analysis at NYU, who is featured in the film, will join guests. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.

“Adding Cisco Academy status to our B.S. in Network Engineering program will give students access to the premier provider of networking software and education, beyond the important theoretical foundation provided in our courses, and state-of-the-art equipment,” said Carolyn Spies, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The day was complete with a tour of the New York Stock Exchange as well a special program hosted by the Oppenheimer Corporate Offices.

In order to be inducted into the invitation-only organization, students must be in the top third of their class and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Panelists included former Secretary of Homeland Security, the Honorable Jeh Johnson (hon. ’12), and former NJ Governor, the Honorable Thomas Kean, Sr. (hon. ’08). NJTV News’ Mary Alice Williams (hon. ’15) moderated the discussion.

The celebrated author spoke candidly about everything from her upbringing in rural upstate New York, to the benefits running has on her creativity, to the impact of mentors upon her career.