SILVER KNIGHTS 2012 FALL HERALD EDITION A PUBLICATION OF THE RUTGERS STAFF RETIREES ASSOCIATION

Funny Man, Inspirational Speaker and Governor Christie’s Signing of Higher Ed Humor Consultant Joe Cardone Is Back Restructuring Legislation Joe Cardone,who tickled our funny Positions Rutgers As of laughter and a sense of humor for National Leader bone as guest speaker a few years ago improving attitude and developing a at our Silver Knights Luncheon is back. positive view on life. Rutgers officials welcomed His programs on “Mind and Body Governor Chris Christie and Senate Rejuvenation ” “Laughing Yourself Out , President Stephen M. Sweeney at a of Stress,” “Humor, Happiness And historic signing of the New Jersey Quality of Life,” “So you Want to Be Medical and Health Sciences Funny,” “Yes, You Do Have A Sense of Education Restructuring Act on the Humor,” are a combination of comedy, Rutgers’ Campus.The legislation , inspiration, and information designed which passed both houses of the New to impact on overall quality of life. Jersey Legislature with strong Humor lifts the human spirit and bipartisan support will propel Rutgers helps relieve tension, pressure and into the top tier of national research stress. Laugh and the whole world universities and strengthen medical laughs with you through this unique education across the state. blend of comedy, information and “This marks the beginning of a inspiration. new era for Rutgers and higher Joe was the opening comedy act at education in the state of New Jersey,” ( JOSEPH L. CARDONE the PNC Bank Arts Center Garden said Ralph Izo, Chairman of the Board ) SILVER KNIGHTS First Class Humor Consultant State Arts Foundation in Holmdel, of Governors. “The integration of an Inspirational Speaker New Jersey for R&B singer Patti Rutgers Staff Retirees Association US POSTAGE PAID At that time he presented a academic medical center into Rutgers Austin in September 2010, The RUTGERS UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES New Brunswick, NJ 08901 program entitled, “Mind and Body adds tremendous value to the entire 57 U.S. Highway 1 Permit #157 Canadian Tenors in June 2011, and Rejuvenation for Wellness and Stress university and the state.” New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Frankie Avalon in September 2011. Through Laughter and a Sense of Rutgers will be well-positioned to He also performs his shows on Humor”. dramatically improve its ability to win both Celebrity and Royal Caribbean federal grants, attract top-flight faculty For the October luncheon his Cruise Lines on a variety of topics program will focus on the overall con- and students, expand health care related to humor and laughter. He and options for New Jersey residents and cept of happiness through humor. He his wife Justine have completed their will discuss the happiness index, what foster economic growth. 14th cruise since 2004. The legislation positions Rutgers happiness is as well as what happiness Joe volunteers his services at St. is not, and highlight for us our four to assume greater prominence in the Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick state and the nation. Integration of human needs and major guidelines where he works with oncology impacting our daily happiness level. the medical schools into Rutgers will physicians who provide him with move the university’s national ranking Joe’s show is a combination of names of patients to visit, inspire and comedy, inspiration, and information in terms of grant funding from 56th in uplift on the importance of a positive the nation to among the top 25 to uplift you and keep you laughing attitude and how that attitude links to while enhancing our overall quality of research universities in America. having a sense of humor. The Medical and Health Sciences life. He also donates his services to the Joe is a humor consultant, Education Restructuring Act preserves hospital’s “FOR KEEPS “ program Rutgers’ presence in Camden - due to inspirational speaker, and comedian for working with a psychologist in a hospitals, colleges, corporate entities, the integration of nearly all units of and the entertainment media, UMDNJ with Rutgers and extends the See Joe Cardone page 4 providing programs on the importance See Medical and Health Sciences - 1 - page 4 S database and a website), and Fund- research missions; a comprehensive in education and research activities raising / Retiree Center ( developing CAMPUS facilities master plan that supports relating to international research ethics plans for fundraising and sites. those missions; and a major She holds a bachelor’s degree from Officers of Rutgers retiree NEWS fundraising campaign providing the Smith College, master’s degrees in organizations appointed to the Retire resources necessary for success. bioethics and in nonprofit leadership Advisory Council are. Donald Bor- He previously served as provost and a Ph.D. in social welfare from the hardt, president of AAUP Emeriti of the University of Pennsylvania with University of Pennsylvania. Assembly, Todd Hunt, Director of the oversight of Penn’s 12 schools all Her research focuses on the social Retired Faculty Association, Sally academic programs, athletics, students and behavioral factors that influence Kitzi, president of the Silver Knights Robert L. Barchi Takes and faculty He recruited new women’s health in southern Africa. She Staff Retirees Association and Marvin Helm September 1 As leadership to 9 of the 12 schools and Schlaffer, director of Osher Lifelong Rutgers 20th President is currently part of a team responsible established a number of university- for ethics training of health pro- Preview Architectural Drawing o f the Future Entrance to the Learning Institute (OLLI-RU). wide interdisciplinary educational and Dr. Robert L. Barchi, a renowned fessionals in Botswana, Tanzania and Retiree Faculty and Staff Center Emeriti priofessors invited to serve research institutes. He also led the are Benjamin R. Beede, Dorothy neuroscientist, respected educator, Guatemala.  The Picture above is the Gus W. Friedrich, Dean Emeritus of the DeMaio and Betty Turock. Professor academic innovator and successful university through a comprehensive architectural drawing of the future School of Communication and Brent Ruben, director of members in fundraiser has been named the 20th strategic planning process. New Livingston Campus Site of entrance to the Retiree Faculty & Staff Information has been appointed positions related to retiree programs president of Rutgers, The State Uni- Barchi headed a research Model Center for Business and Center to be located at the Admini- chairperson of the Council. and service...Diana Orban Brown versity of New Jersey laboratory that was awarded Professional Education strative Services Building II on Route A university -wide Faculty and Staff . assistant director of the Office of continuous National Institutes of - 1 south in New Brunswick ( adjacent to Advisory Council has been appointed to The Board of Governors also voted The Livingstonn Campus today Community Engagement, School of Health grant funding for more than 30 Sears). assist the administration in creating to name Barchi a University Professor far from its origins more than four Environmental and Biological years, and he is widely respected for With the goal of creating and the strongest possible program for with academic tenure. decades ago when it emerged from the Services, Valerie Hunter, associate his pioneering work on the structure implementing programs and services to retired faculty and staff from Camden, - remains of the former World War II director of benefits in University and function of voltage gated ion enhance the connection between Newark and New Brunswick. The Human Resources, Gregory M. channels and on the role these military base Camp Kilmer is quickly Rutgers and its retired faculty and staff, Council currently works in Four Task - - - O’Shea, human resource manager and important molecules play in human being transformed into a state of the President McCormick in January 2012 Groups. Administration/Operations Donna Thornton vice president of disease. art center for business and professional created a Faculty and Staff Retirees (overall coordination). Programming Alumni Relations. In 1993, he was elected to the education. Advisory Council to work closely with (developing & clearinghouse for events, We will keep you informed on the Institute of Medicine of the National The centerpiece of the dramatic Vice President for Faculty and Staff programs amenities and volunteer progress of the Center and the Academy of of Sciences in recognition facelift is the Rutgers Business School, Resources, Vivian Fernandez and the opportunities for retirees). of his work. He has also been elected Council.  with construction for the $ 85 million staff of University Human Resources. Communication (developing the to the American Society for Clinical facility well under way , jump-started Investigation and the Association of American Physicians, and named a by an anonymous gift of $ 10 million. fellow of the American Association for A new student center and dining REGISTRATION FORM the Advancement of Science, the facilities, both the talk of the town for Robert L. Barchi, M.D., Ph.D. SILVER KNIGHTS FALL LUNCHEON - OCTOBER 18, 2012 American Neurological Association their ingenuity and beauty, have Since 1994, Barchi, a neuro- and the American Academy of already been built. And this fall, new scientist, clinical neurologist and Neurology. student housing opens , accounting for PLEASE PRInt educator has served as President of Born in Philadelphia, Barchi spent why students requests to live on the Name______Thomas Jefferson University in his formative years living in Westfield, Livingston Campus have never been NJ. He received his B.S. and M.S. Philadelphia , regarded nationally as a stronger. ______degrees from Georgetown University top university dedicated to health Renovations to the Louis Brown Address______and his Ph.D. and M.D from the sciences education and research. Athletic Center [RAC] as well as the You are invited to attend the University of Pennsylvania. He ______Under his leadership, the construction of a conference and hotel completed specialty training at the Silver Knights Fall Luncheon university grew from 3 to 6 schools are also planned. City______State______Zip______Hospital of the University of which will be held Thursday, and enrollment increased by 51 %. He It’s all part of a vision to Pennsylvania. and holds board October 18, 2012 at 12:00 oversaw a period of tremendous exponentially expand the offerings for certification in neurology. Throughout noon in Neilson Dining Hall on growth The university established professional, continuing and executive  I have enclosed my check or money order for $20.00 to cover the cost his career he has been active as a the Douglass-Cook Campus, of the luncheon. three new schools -- including the education through the schools of teacher and as a NIH-funded New Brunswick. Jefferson School of Pharmacy and the business management and labor researcher in the fields of neuroscience ACT NOW ! School of Population Health, the only relations, social work and education, all Make checks payable to Silver Knights and mail to: and neurology, as well as a clinical Fill out this form and return it school in the nation to offer a master’s of which will be located on the campus. SILVER KNIGHTS neurologist and has published by October 10, 2012 so that degree in chronic care management “It’s going to be a transformed Rutgers Staff Retirees Association extensively in his field. we may plan for the number Overall student enrollment campus,” said President Richard L.. attending and for updating the RUTGERS UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES Barchi is married to Francis 57 U.S. Highway 1 increased by 51% and annual degrees McCormick, whose vision was Harper Barchi,, a senior fellow in the retiree membership list and New Brunswick, NJ 08901 awarded by 54%.. instrumental in the campus’s Center for Bioethics at the University data bank. Barchi also implemented an development. “It’s the closest thing we of Pennsylvania where she is engaged ambitious strategic plan that integrated have to the model 21st-cettury - 7 - Jefferson’s clinical, education and - 2 - campus.”  faithful, a gentleman respected by Rutgers Engineers Design By measuring the amount of time Rutgers has more faculty in the SPORTS that sound takes to travel from each friends and peers. Cell Phone Application To National Academy of Sciences, the A memorial service will be held at speaker, the cell phone app can National Academy of Engineering, the Reduce Distracted Driving SHORTS Kirkpatrick Chapel on the Rutgers determine whether the phone is on the Institute of Medicine, and the American Disregard for laws prompts experts to University Campus on Saturday, driver’s side or the passenger’s side of Academy of Arts and Sciences than any September 9th from 4 p.m. until 5:30 investigate whether technology can other public peer school in the Northeast.. help reduce accidents. the car. The concept, while simple, Frank Burns, Former Head Football Coach p.m.  Rutgers is among the top three public uni- Laws that limit cell phone use had to prove itself in the cabin of a versities in the Northeast in receipt of and Rutgers All-American Died July 14, 2012 while driving don’t seem to be curbing moving car, where acoustics are far 2012 Season Rings In Sloan Research Fellowships and National accidents blamed on drivers who insist from concert-hall perfect. the Kyle Flood Era of on talking or texting behind the wheel. Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Jerry Izenberg, The Star Ledger’s Integrity was a cornerstone of his Rutgers Football “That makes our 90% success rate Traffic accidents statistics that Development Awards, both given to Columnist Emeritus, said it best: demeanor. look pretty good,” said Rich Martin, The 2012 season launches the account for cell phone use are support the nation’s most promising “Frank Burns was a coach who Coach Burns was born March 16, associate professor of computer beginning of the Kyle Flood era of alarming. The National Highway - epitomized everything a coach should 1928 and was raised in Roselle Park, Tr a ffic Safety Administration estimates science who is also a member of early career scientists, engineers and Rutgers football. Gratefully, be.” NJ. that 3,000 fatal accidents nationwide WINLAB. The team wrote its initial scholars. Flood , the new head coach, came to “He was an old-school coach and an He attended Rutgers from last year were the result of distracted app to run on an Android device and the rescue upon the abrupt departure Kyle Flood old-school person, and in my 61 years in 1945-48. He was elected president of driving. plans to develop one for the iPhone. of coach Greg Schiano for the continued from page 3 this business I never knew Rutgers his class and as quarterback and Studies have found that one in 20 The engineers hope their professional ranks. The immediate traffic accidents involve a driver University to be represented by a better linebacker, helped lead Rutgers to a demonstration spurs cell phone makers Rutgers new leader previously concern was whether the incoming talking on a cell phone and that talking person.” combined 27-7 record. He received to pursue commercial development of held the role of assistant head coach class of recruits, considered the most even while using a hands-free device ff All-East recognition and played in the the concept. One question remains - since 2008 and oversaw the o ensive promising class of football players carries as great a delay in reaction time line since coming to the banks in East-West Shrine game in San as having a blood alcohol concentration would people accept this technology? would jump ship for other universities. 2005. Francisco. o .08, the legal limit.. Or would they perceive it as yet Gratefully, Kyle ood , the new Frank also played with the Eastern Fl This has some engineers and another “nanny state” action ? The hiring of Flood has Scarlet College All-Stars against the NFL head coach came to the rescue. lawmakers wondering if technology can Drivers would still have to elect to fans excited to see the 2012 season Champion New York Giants and was Teaming up with athletic director Tim do what threats of fines or jail time are comply, say the developers, who don’t begin when the squad takes the field named the MVP with 17 tackles. Pernetti, he kept in constant touch not. Could cell phones automatically see their technology as an enforcement against Tulane. Flood’s first team is become less distracting while their He then became the youngest with the recruits and answered all of technique. They are making it easier set to return 16 starters from last owners are driving. - - head coach in the nation at age 23 with their questions. for people who want to drive less season’s bowl winning squad the Rutgers engineers and colleagues Johns Hopkins University. He moved Named as the interim coach at the distracted. Scarlet Knights fifth consecutive post at Stevens Institute of Technology season victory- for the longest active back to New Jersey to coach Chatham time. Flood was selling not only believe they can. They have designed Although many people understand High School before returning to his Rutgers, but also himself as the best and tested a smart phone application the need to not talk and text, they streak in the nation. alma mater in 1961. that pinpoints where a cell phone user simply can’t resist the urge to pick up TheRutgers offense has Frank R. Burns man for the job, which he fully Rutgers Class of 1948 As Rutgers head football coach, is sitting: on the driver’s side or the the headset when they hear that experience and youth to mix under expected to meet and retain for years First and foremost Coach Burns from 1973 to 1983, Frank earned the passenger’s side. familiar ring or text chime. So their new offensive coordinator Dave to come. really loved the kids who played for him most wins in Rutgers history, 78, If the latter, the app lets the ongoing work, in collaboration with Brock. Other fresh offensive His vote of confidence , in himself passenger use the phone with no and the institution they represented. including an undefeated season in 1976. WINLAB focuses on how the burden coaching faces include Darnell and the football program, calmed restrictions. If the former, the app ( ) Frank won more games than any other He was named the Walter Camp can be put on people who call or text Dinkins tight ends , Rob Spence anxious recruits and their parents. So takes several actions that reduce ( ) coach in the history of Rutgers with a Foundation Coach of the Year in 1976 drivers. One idea is to alert potential quarterbacks , Norries Wilson did his sincerity. “If you recruit good distractions to the driver. (running backs), and Damian record of 78-43-1. and an unmatched and the New Jersey Football Writers people and you deal with them For example, it can silently forward callers via social networking that their ( ff ) winning percentage of .643. Coach of the Year in 1976, 1978, and honestly, you can get through any incoming calls and texts to message friend or colleague is driving, and to Wroblewski o ensive line . This record included the undefeated 1979. In 1993 he was inducted into the boxes for later retrieval. It could also hold off on placing calls or sending Rutgers new defensive coaches situation,” Flood emphasized. “That 11-0 season of 1976 and the first Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni. respond automatically to a caller or texts until the driver reaches his or her bring experience and intensity to an was what we were able to do with this texter, saying that the owner is already strong group of players. First- postseason bowl ever in 1978 in the He is also a member of the Rutgers class.” - currently driving and will reply later. year coaches on the defensive side of Garden State Bowl, a 34 8 loss to Athletic Hall of Fame, the New Jersey The hiring of Flood has Scarlet Or it could offer to put a voice call RUTGERS FACTS the ball include: David Cohen Arizona State. A year later the Scarlet Athletic Hall of Fame and Roselle Park fans wild with excitement to see the through if a caller or texter indicates (linebackers), Jim Panagos (defensive Knights journeyed to Knoxville to play Athletic Hall of Fame. 2012 season begin when the RU squad Then work of the excellent Rutgers the matter is urgent. line), Joe Rossi ( special teams and Tennessee in the famed “What is a Frank was predeceased by his first - takes the field in its opening contest For outgoing communication, the faculty consummate teachers and defensive assistant). Rutgers ?”game before a homecoming [ ] app could disable texting and make wife, Nancy Statesir Burns, second versus Tulane in New Orleans. The researchers - is recognized and supported crowd of 84,265. [ ] placing certain calls less difficult, There’s heightened excitement wife, Linda Rudolph Burns and team will be bolstered by the heralded by the most esteemed academi s, I remember it well as a member of perhaps by offering a short list of c and anticipation “On the Banks” for siblings William Burns and Dorothy incoming class. It is headed by the coaching staff. It gave coach Burns frequent contacts shown as large on- agencies, associations and foundations in the coming season. The Scarlet Edwards. He is survived by his two defensive end Darius Hamijlton, screen buttons. Investigators have the nation. The students they teach and Knights have an experienced, veteran his signature win of the season which sons, Frank Jr. and Tom, daughter considered the top payer in New - devised a way for a cell phone to work mentor become then nimble and creative defense, plenty of talent and skills on when asked about the upset 13 7 victory, Barbara , eight grandchildren, one Jersey, six four-star prospects,plus with a car’s sound system to distinguish ff he replied, “It was the greatest of my - workforce our nation needs. Their o ense which has them positioned great grand daughter and several nieces offensive linemen Chris Mu!er and J.J. between the driver and passenger. It third in the preseason media poll as a career.” n - research, teaching, and scholarly influence and nephews. Denma , both considered top 25 high requires a stereo sound system with serious contender for the Big East His players will remember him as a A man of faith, Frank was a loving school candidates nationwide, as well Bluetooth connectivity - a capability make Rutgers an agent of change in New championship in a wide-open year for tough, no-nonsense guy but a fair and husband, dedicated father and a leader working its way into the mid-priced car Jersey and the world. as Brandon Arciciacono, rated number the league.  honest guy.. Academics were important who demonstrated how to be loyal and three. They should be competitive for market. to him, there was no cutting corners. - 6 - - 3 - playing time See Kyle Flood - page 6 NCAA Publicly Recognizes highlight of the year for the 13-11 Legislature and colleagues at UMDNJ Rutgers for Continued Scarlet Knights was the team to bring about a successful integration. UPDATING YOUR Academic Success performance at the EAGL Cham-  SILVER KNIGHTS ACTIVITIES pionships. RU broke the program BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION - Joe Cardone Three Rutgers teams football, record for its team score at the event, --- continued from page 1 HOT If you are unsure of your beneficiary Volunteers Honored - gymnastics and women’s soccer passing the mark of 193.625 set just designations, you must write to the Thn Francis E, Parker Home Annual program for children entitled “Humor received recognition from the NCAA one year ago. The team continued its LINE Division of Pension and Benefits, Volunteer Recognition Dinner was held for Anger Management.” for top academic performance for their excellence in the classroom, as 15 Box 295 - Trenton, NJ 8265 -0295. April 3, 2012 at the Imperia in Somerset. - Joe was a comedian in the late multi year Academic Progress Rate student-athletes were named to the To change your beneficiary Members of the Silver knights recognized fifties and later entered the field of that evening were Virginia Kwiatkowsdki, scores. It marked the fifth consecutive EAGL All-Academic Team tied for the Designation of Beneficiary forms education for thirty-eight years as a Clare Laskoski, Irene Wanzie, Dee year that the Scarlet Knights football most in the league. are available on the Division’s website. teacher and supervisor on both the PENSION NEWS Sherwood, Eileen Roberts, Marie Short and program was cited by the NCAA. The Rutgers women ‘s soccer DIVISION’S CALL C ENTER www.state.nj.us/treasury/pension or secondary and college levels, constantly ffi Joan DeBoer. A number of Silver Knights The awards are given each year to team built upon its strong foundation HOURS EXPANDED call the o ce of Client Services at using humor to make learning exciting volunteer in various capacities at the Parker teams scoring in the top 10 percent in in 2011, as the Scarlet Knights reached The hours of service for the Division of ż609Γ 292 - 7524. each sport with their APRs. The APR and enjoyable. Pensions Call Center have been Homes in New Brunswick and Highland their 12th- straight Big East HOW TO REPORT A DEATH Pasrk. Interested individuals should provides a real-time look at a team’s. Joe has a BS Degree from Wilkes expanded. Telephone representatives Championship - the longest streak TO THE DIVISION OF contact Catherine Martino, Volunteer University, a MS Degree from Temple are now available to take calls from PENSIONS BENEFITS academic success each year by tracking among conference members. Rutgers Coordinator at 732 - 5652. the academic progress of each student University and Supervisory Certifica- 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. When the death of a member of one of has had at least one player named to NUMBER FOR THE Spring Day Trip athlete on scholarship The APR tion from Montclair State University. the New Jersey State administered the All- Big East Team in each of its 7 AUTOMATED INFORMATION retirement systems occurs, the member’s Approximately 40 individuals enjoyed a day counts for eligibility, retention and He is a member of the National seasons and the trend continued this SYSTEM AND CALL CENTER family or survivors should notify the trip to the Culinary Institute and Wheaton Speakers Association [NSA], New NOW THE SAME graduation and provides a measure of year as Sharnnon Woeller was named Division of Pensions and Benefits at (609) Village in Mays landing and Millvile on Jersey Chapter of NSA, and Now you can dial the same telephone each team’s academic performance. to the all-conference third team. 292 - 7524 and provide the following April 17, 2012. A delicious banquet lunch Association for Applied and number to reach both the Division of was served at the Atlantic Cape The Rutgers football program was Rutgers finished with an over all information: Therapeutic Humor. Pensions and Benefits Automated ...the name of the deceased Community College’s Culinary Arts the lone state university on the list to record of 8-8-3, including a 3-5-3 mark Joe’s Current presentations include Information System and the Division’s ...the deceased’s Social Security, pension Restaurant Careme’s, and the group watched be ranked in the top 10 percent in conference action, and was led Call Center. As of August 1, 2012 use nationally for the fifth consecutive The Magic and Power of Humor, Yes, You membership, or retirement number glass art created in the Glass Studio in offensively by Jonelle Filigno with 13 (609) 292 -7524 to contact the Center or ... the name, mailing address and Wheaton Village and toured the Museum. year. In addition, Rutgers was the lone Do Have a Sense of Humor, Mind and points through just 7 games.  to access your personal account telephone number of the person Reunion Weekend Body Rejuvenation Through Laughter, institution to win four bowl games information and use any of he handling the deceased affairs On May 14, 2012 members of the Silver Humor, Happpiness and Quality of Life, while earning the APR honor in the Medical and Health Sciences applications offered over the  Knights joined in participating in the All- top 10 percent over the previous five- continued from page 1 Laughing Yourself Out of Life’s Absurdities Automated Information System. All Alumni Parade down College Avenue in year span. The Scarlet Knights and So You Want to Be Funny.  calls to this number will be placed ina Institute o f Jazz Studies to Unveil New Brunswick. This has become an continue to be one of the leaders university’s presence in Newark, New queue, where they will be directed to Collection of Women in Jazz annual event for the Silver Knights and the system you wish to use, based on nationally in both production on the Brunswick and Piscataway Rutgers Gymnastics members are encouraged to join in this the prompt you choose. Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies at Richard L. Edwards, interim Receives Perfect Score Rutgers-Newark was awarded a grant of activity each year which offers an exciting field and in the classroom. Last year, Remember, the Automated Information Rutgers football team achieved the University president indicated that in Academic Progress Rate for $165,000 to unveil and catalog five variety of fun and activities for all. the blending of Rutgers and UMDNJ Third Straight Year System is available 24 hours a day, 7 days separate archival collections of prominent nation’s number two ranking in a week, and it is now enhanced with faculty and staff will produce an For the third consecutive year, Rutgers women in jazz: Ella Fitzgerald, Abbey CONTACT US Academic Progress Rate while earning Interactive Voice Response technology, Lincoln, Annie Ross, Victoria Spivey and women’s gymnastics program received a We welcome your comments, concerns and the nation’s number one mark in extraordinarily talented and vibrant so its functionality has been expanded. Wilma Dobie. This funding, granted by university community. ”The strategic perfect score and a number one national It allows you to revise your tax the Council on Library and Information suggestions regarding Silver Knights issues. 2010. - integration of UMDNJ into Rutgers ranking in Academic Progress Rate, withholding information, request a Resources, will be provided under the Please also inform us if your e mail or Rutgers is one of only 12 Football - - will leverage our combined biomedical according to the latest multi year figures duplicate Form 1099R, update your “Hidden Special Collections and Archives mailing address changes. Contact us via Bowl Subdivision programs to be - research strengths to create a major released by the NCAA. direct deposit information, access your Program.” The project is intended to e mail at [email protected] or by ranked in the top ten percent in the The Scarlet Knights achieved a multi- serve as a resource for scholars, academic and health science retired account information, update mail at . . . APR scores. year figure of 1,000, which represents a your mailing your address, request filmmakers, arts organizations, and others Silver Knights powerhouse with newly energized who are redressing the previous neglect of “Our focus every year is to perfect score, for the third straight year. specific letters about your pension c/o Human Resources campuses in Camden, Newark, New women’s contributions to the art form. compete in the classroom with the Rutgers was one of 15 women’s gymnastics account and additional information for Rutgers, Then State University same intensity and commitment that Brunswick and Piscataway,” he noted. programs in the nation to receive a perfect members of the State Health Benefits 57 U.S. Highway #1 South Professor Endre Szemeredi we compete on the field and these Most of the provisions in the score and one of just six women’s Program. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 legislation are scheduled to take effect Visionary, Innovstor programs continue to excel in both.” gymnastics programs with a perfect score RETIREE GROUP LIFE Abel Prize Winner said Director of Intercollegiate July 1, 2013. Representatives of each of the last three years. Its four- INSURANCE Endre Szemeredi, The State of New Athletics Tim Pernetti. ”Our Rutgers and UMDNJ have formed year APR score of 1,000 covered the Public Employees Retirement System VISIT THE SILVER KNIGHTS Program PERS Retiree group life Jersey Professor of Computer Science and department takes pride in the joint integration teams to facilitate the academic years of 2007-08, 2008-09, ż Γ. an associate member of the Department WEBSITE insurance only in effect if you have 1 or environment of excellence that we’ve transition. Meanwhile, the Rutgers 2009-10 and 2010-11. 0 of Mathematics in the School of Arts and Our website is an ideal source of more years of pension service. Benefit Sciences, received the very prestigious information concerning coming events, created for our student-athletes to earn University Board of Governors and The APR provides a real-time look is 3/16 times last 12 month’s salary. Abel Prize for his contributions to the obtaining forms, viewing The Herald and Board of Trustees continue to review at a team’s academic success each understanding of mathematics and degrees, become leaders and win Alternate Benefit Program (ABP) accessing links to the University, NJ - semester or quarter by tracking the computer science. The committee issuing championships. This is a well deserved the legislation to ensure that it Retiree group life insurance only in $ Division of Pensions & Benefits, Social - ff the award, which comes with a gift of 1 honor for our coaches, academic provides adequate financial safeguards, academic progress of each student e ect if the member retired at age 60 or million, cited Szemeredi for providing Security, State of New Jersey, and many advisors and student athletes. preserves the autonomy of Rutgers and athlete. The APR includes eligibility, older with 10 or more years of pension fundamental contributions to discrete other things of interest to retirees. Visit - mathematics and theoretical computer The gymnastics program contin- strengthens the university. The retention, and graduation in the service. Benefit is one half times last 12 then website at . . . month’s salary. science. The prize, created in 2003 and ued its impressive team and individual governing boards will continue to calculation and provides a clear picture Note: The retiree’s group life insurance is only issued by the Norwegian Academy of performances in 2011-12 under first- work with the administration , the of the academic culture in each sport. in effect if the member had group life Science and Letters, is given each year, http://silverknights.rutgers.edu making Szmeredi the 10th recipient of the year head coach Louis Levine. The - 4 -  insurance coverage while in active membership. prize he received during a ceremony in Oslo Norway. - 5 -