Rutgers Association of Policy and Planning Students-RAPPS

10/16/2017

Stressed out about all the approaching deadlines?
Come chat with your peers and de-stress over pizza this Thursday at the Student Lounge at 12:30 pm!

10/09/2017

A bittersweet announcement for you all: As Bloustein as a school expands, so does its student administration.

The name RAPPS is being put to bed as we rebrand and expand. We are now officially the Bloustein Graduate Student Association (BGSA)!

Stay tuned for more changes!

04/30/2017

Mark your calendars!
The graduation BBQ, organized by RAPPS, in honor of our graduating class is going to be held this coming Friday, 5th May!
Where: Johnson Park, Grove 2
When: 5:00 p.m. sharp!

All Bloustein students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend! You are welcome to bring your families/significant others along. However, please make sure to fill out the Google Form to help us in planning this out for you:
https://goo.gl/forms/PVzACnoyOrTEdnem2

In case you have cars and would like to help other Bloustein students get to the BBQ, pleasee sign up for carpool on the above form!

We would also encourage you to bring food and drinks to share if you can. Let us know what you'll be bringing below:
https://docs.google.com/…/1ECKbt_tENHaMrXZnIePEmOljf-…/edit…

When: 5th May , Where: Johnson Park

04/22/2017

RAPPS event "Innovative Approaches to Development: A Case Study in Pakistan" featuring Mr. Salman Sufi, Director-General of Chief Minister's Strategic Reforms Unit -SRU informed the audience of an emerging and alternative form of governance in developing countries and the inspirational reforms being undertaken by the Unit.

04/10/2017

Are you conflicted about which approach to development is the best one for the developing world? Do you want to understand possible solutions to global disparity and inequity?
Attend this talk titled "Innovative approaches to development: A Case Study in Pakistan" that aims to inform the audience of possible solutions to the problems of developing countries while analyzing the innovative planning and policy reforms undertaken in Punjab by the featured speaker, Mr. Salman Sufi (Director-General of Punjab's Strategic Reform Unit)

When: Thursday, 20th April
Where: Room 261
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Background on Mr. Sufi:
Mr. Sufi has worked in the field of development in South Asia for more than nine years. He is responsible for the conceptualization and implementation of the historic Violence Against Women legislation: Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act 2016. He has worked extensively in Pakistan on the eradication of Gender Based Violence. He has also brought about reforms in the arenas of women mobility, security, transportation planning, excise & taxation and education through innovative technological interventions.
Please RSVP at [email protected]! Refreshments shall be provided!

03/31/2017

Grant writing workshop today from 1 PM to 3 PM at Room 261!

03/24/2017

Mark your calendars for 29th March, Wednesday!

Please join RAPPS for our Spring General Body Meeting to learn about the events in store for you for the rest of the Spring semester and provide us with your feedback. We would love to hear your ideas for events in the Fall semester!

Don't forget to RSVP to [email protected]

03/22/2017

The first RAPPS Board Listening Session TODAY!
When: 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Where: Room 168

We at RAPPS are starting a new tradition of holding monthly listening sessions for the entire Bloustein community to voice their concerns, opinions and ideas. Students, faculty and staff are all welcome to drop by and let us know what events you would like to see planned for the upcoming Fall semester!

03/22/2017

Come join RAPPS for a fun game night with snacks at 6 pm tonight! Don't forget to bring the games and a competitive spirit!

03/03/2017

SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETING - 4 P.M. Monday, March 6, 2017, Room 170

Are you looking for a way to connect your experience at the Bloustein school with the local community? Do you feel the desire to live your beliefs and turn the world around? Or are you just looking to be a do-gooder? Irrespective of where your motivation comes from, the SERVICE COMMITTEE needs YOU to VOLUNTEER!
The weather has shifted again and homeless people will be sleeping rough outside in the cold. This is the reality unless you decide to help out those less fortunate than you!
The committee will also discuss other volunteer projects for the semester.

Email [email protected] for more information/to rsvp. Free pizza/less guilt at the meeting!