Professional Development Core Staff Leadership Staff News & Acknowledgments

Staff News

InnovationChallenge

A new creative program wasintroduced lastmonth byCan Uslay, ViceDean, AcademicProgramsand Innovations. Each month, RBSfacultyand staffwill bechallenged tosubmitinnovativeideasaddressing a specifictopicofinterestorconcern totheentireRBSlearning community. TheDecember2019Innovation Challengewas“Fun atRBS,” and theJanuaryfocuswason “Improving theStudentExperience.” Wehave all pondered mattershereatRBSand casuallyproposed ourideastofriendsand coworkers. TheRBSInnovativeChallengeisan exciting chancetoreallyhaveyourvoicesheard and ameaningful wayforyou to contributetothesuccessofRBS. Coming from theuniqueperspectiveofstaffmembers, whoare“on the ground running” everyday, thisisawonderful opportunitytoshareyourinsightful thoughtsand suggestions. CheckyourinboxforCan’smostrecentannouncement(January9th)forcompletedetailsand email yourproposalstoinnovate@business.rutgers.edu .

RBS Family Retreat On Friday, September27th Dean Lei hosted theInaugural RBSFacultyand Staffs RetreatatForsgateCountryClubin MonroeTownship, NewJersey. Thegoal ofthe afternoon retreatwastobring facultyand stafftogetherin arelaxed and positive atmospheretocelebrate“Team RBS”. Facultyand staffparticipated in activitiesdesigned toencouragecollegialityand fun. Thedayended with theRBS Bannerflyover!

Collecting for a Cause Beta Gamma Sigma will behosting aSuppliesDrivefortheentiremonth ofFebruary. From February7toMarch 6, BGSwill becollecting blankets, outerwear(e.g. jackets, gloves, scarves, hats), and feminineproductsin the RBSundergraduateoffice. Pleasehelpsupportthiscauseforhomelessand women’sshelters. Donationscan bedropped offattheUndergarduateOffice at100Rock.

Muddy Paws Rescue Congratulations Hannah Murphy and family on winning Petco Foundation’s Muddy Paws Rescue competition ($25,000 grant). The Murphys shared their story with the Petco Foundation on how their dog Hudson changed their lives when they began running together, shortly after their son B was born. “Our goal is to help end the stigma of rescue dogs.” Hudson is one of 50 winners across the U.S. and their story won third place.

Core Care

Themission ofthe Core Staff Leadership Team istoprovidestaffavoicetoseniorRBS leadershipwhileworking on improving theculture ofRutgersBusinessSchool through standardized communication, resources, respectfordiversity, a commitmenttoprofessional growth, and creating a centralized forum tobridgethegapbetween Newarkand New Brunswick. Thergoal istoworktogethertomaintain ahigh standard forall Staffmembers. Formoreinformation visithere.

DressDown Fridays Dean Lei isexcited toannounce Dress Down Fridays. Pleasejoin Amy, VIbu, and Yasmin everyFridaybyshowing your RutgersPride! Shareyourphotoswith theNewsletterCommitteetobe featured in ournextissue!

Spotted in SportsIllustrated LookwhomadeitintotheFebruaryissueofSports Illustrated! Ourveryown Matt Peyrek hasbeen captured in thearticle‘HowStevePikiell Defied theoddsand Resurrected RutgersBasketball’ byLaken Litman.

ThankYou Thankyou toourstaffwhoparticipated and supported our2019re-accreditation processand educational conferences: AACSB Re-accreditation, MAACBA Conference, and Innovations in Undergraduate Business Education. Yourhard workand dedication madeeach oftheeffortsasuccess!