Details Arise on Budget Cut's Impact on Tuition
"New Jersey has a government its people cannot afford," said Governor Corzine dourly earlier this year. These words in front of a quiet assembly are what suggested that there were plans for a new budget cut. In the last 50 years, it cut would be the fifth budget that New Jersey would undergo.…
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CCS Capstone Showcase a Resounding Success
The Spring 2008 College of Computing Sciences Capstone Showcase took place in the Campus Center Atrium last Wednesday. The Showcase was an opportunity for CCS students to present the projects they had done over the past semester for their Capstone class. Capstone was founded by Professor Osama Eljabiri in 2002 as a way to help students connect with the world after college.…
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Founder Osama Eljabiri Discusses CCS Capstone's Goals and Strengths
Capstone Founder Osama Eljabiri detailed several goals of the Capstone program in a correspondence with the Vector on Sunday. Professor Eljabiri was able to provide a long and detailed answer to the question, "What do students get from the Capstone program?" in addition to explaining his own role as a coordinator.…
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Architect J. Robert Hillier Speaks on Leadership, Architectural Future
J. Robert Hillier, NJIT benefactor and founder of the Hiller Architecture firm, spoke at an NJIT colloquium Wednesday to discuss his experiences within the architecture profession, leadership, and the outlook for future architects.
Hillier, the founder of Princeton-based Hiller Architecture, is the recipient of the first ever Michael Graves Lifetime Achievement Award for 2008.…
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FeaturedThe "Green" Trend: Is It Worth the Fight?About fifty years ago, many world leaders passed laws in their countries to help curb the various types of pollutions in their countries. The Russian government, in an effort to convince its citizens that the coal emissions from their chimneys were harmful and causing respiratory death syndrome in kids, put up posters that said "The smoke of chimneys is the breath of Soviet Russia" around the country.24 Hour Relay Runs SmoothlyLast Thursday morning the athletic teams came out to show their support in a Make a Wish Foundation fundraiser that ran a full 24 hours into Friday morning. This is the second time NJIT has hosted this fundraiser, and the athletes worked to keep a baton mov- ing around the athletic track the whole twenty-four hours.Tasty ConcoctionsSpicy TofuTofu gets a bad rap, mainly because of abominations like Tofurkey and Tofurti (Tofu ice cream). But it can be really delicious in soups or stir fry, as long as it doesn't masquerade as meat. Tofu is tasty and healthy, and vegans can enjoy this recipe too. Spicy Tofu You will need: 1 block firm or extra firm tofu 3 green onions, diced 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds 2 1/2 Tbsp chili paste 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp garlic powder This recipe is pretty simple and can be made very quickly.Highlander Highlights: VP of SenateNJIT has many interesting and fascinating people. This column, "Highlander Highlights," profiles people that have achieved great things and who have interesting stories to tell. One such person is third year student, 20-year-old Matthew Hanna. Hanna hails from East Brunswick and is studying biology with a minor in applied mathematics.Math Plus Baseball Equals BukietNJIT Professor Predicts Baseball with MathMath professor Bruce Bukiet's mathematical system for predicting Major League Baseball games has proved itself reliable over seven seasons, and he's gaining attention because of it. Bukiet has received a lot of press, including radio talk show interviews and newspaper articles for his predictions in baseball, and with good reason. |