In upcoming months, New Jersey pharmacies, supermarkets and convenience stores will no longer be able to sell certain gift cards due to a recent addition to the state’s unclaimed property law. Last week, the Associated Press reported that the New Jersey Treasury Department will require third-party gift card sellers to obtain buyers’ ZIP codes so that the state can claim the value of unused gift cards after two years.
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Visiting Writers Series Comes to a Close
Students, faculty, and poetry enthusiasts gathered in Pollak Theatre last Tuesday, to hear the last installment of the Visiting Writer Series, Naomi Shihab Nye.
2012 Spring Career Day Garners Largest Employer Turnout
The University’s Spring Career Day allowed students to meet local, regional and national employers in Anacon Hall last Wednesday.
University Shows Appreciation for Student Employees
With approximately 1,320 student employees on campus since September, there are more of them than faculty members.
University Members Collectively Raise $43,000 at Relay for Life
Friday the 13 was anything but unlucky for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at the University, as it raised approximately $43,027.
Filtered Water Stations Diminish Use of Plastic Bottles
The University has begun installing filtered hydration stations around campus so students will be able to refill and reuse old water bottles.
Sovereign Bank to Replace Wells Fargo on Campus
The University is switching its on-campus banking services to Sovereign Bank from Wells Fargo on June 1, as the latter’s contract is set to expire.
Writing Center Merges With Tutorting Center
Jane DeTullio, former Director of the University’s Writing Center, unexpectedly resigned from her position on Tuesday of last week. Detullio did not provide any specific reasons for leaving, according to her co-workers.
Writing Center Merges With Tutoring Center
Jane Detullio, former Director of the University’s Writing Center, unexpectedly resigned from her position on Tuesday of last week. Detullio did not provide any specific reasons for leaving, according to her coworkers.
Kortney Rose Foundation Holds GUC 5K
It was perfect weather for the third Annual Global Understanding 5K on University’s campus on Friday, April 6, 2012 to benefit pediatric brain tumor research through The Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF). With close to 100 participants, it was the largest turnout for this event to date. The beauty of the campus lends itself to a wonderful venue for this event. The 5K event caps off the Global Understanding Convention which is a week full of events open to the campus and public, which brings light to global events. This year’s convention was titled “Freedom, Sustainability, and Security: Creating Interconnected and Inclusive Communities.”