RCBC student publishes novel to spread mental health awareness
Has creativity ever struck in hard times?
For Computer Science major Josh Seagraves, taking a step in a creative direction over the course of the pandemic led to the completion of his debut novel, Carol, Contemporary Dread. The anthological-style narrative centers around the perils of making mistakes and going through major changes as a young person, facing issues such as isolation, anxiety and grief.
Baron’s forecast shines bright in stormy weather
Ever since Brittany Lazzaro was little, she knew she wanted to be involved in the atmospheric sciences. Fascinated by tornadoes and hurricanes, even at 4 years old, she would be asked “Aren’t you supposed to want to be a princess?”
“No way,” she protested, because she was set on the field of atmospheric sciences. Lazzaro’s early role models in the meteorology field were Cecily Tynan, Action News’ Chief Meteorologist at 6ABC, and Reed Timmer, an American storm chaser, who both “inspired this love of weather” in Lazzarro.
SORA training makes an entrance at RCBC
SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) training is coming to RCBC! Amber Ciccanti, an Assistant Professor for RCBC’s Criminal Justice Department, is responsible for bringing this training to our campus. We spoke with Professor Ciccanti about bringing SORA training to RCBC, the in-and-outs of the program and her interest in preparing others for success in law enforcement.
Q: What is your Criminal Justice or security background?
RCBC student flourishes with support from the Educational Opportunity Fund
With support from ƹƵ’s Educational Opportunity Fund Office, student Alycia Copeland set herself up for success and is now helping other students have a transformative experience as a student worker in the office.
RCBC President Visits Local Elementary School to Energize Young Minds About Reading
Moorestown, N.J. - On Monday, February 27, President Dr. Michael A. Cioce visited students at Moorestown's Mary E. Roberts Elementary School and shared a favorite book, "What Are Words, Really?" Assisted by the RCBC's mascot, Barry, he read to a full-school assembly in honor of Read Across America.
RCBC enlists expert in campaign to enhance veterans services on campus
ƹƵ’s efforts to increase support for veteran students will include the help of Ann Treadaway, an example of the increasing number of women in the military and veterans advocacy, who will aid the college in bridging the civilian knowledge gap in our community.
Musician finds light in the dark through d/Deaf culture education at RCBC
As a seasoned pianist and music educator, the very last thing Kristy Whilden expected was to lose her hearing. Whilden was a music and piano teacher for ten years before receiving a shocking prognosis in 2014, which informed her that she was beginning to develop progressive sensorineural hearing loss.
Since piano had been her primary outlet for self-expression for the majority of her life, the musician spiraled into fear that she was about to lose her love and outlet in music forever.