PARAMUS, N.J. – Gallery Bergen, the art exhibition space at Bergen Community College, will feature the work of local artists in “Pets, Beasts & Dinner: Relations Between Human and Animal Creatures” this fall. Artists can submit pieces in any medium addressing the diverse relations between humans and animals. Bergen professor Suzaan Boettger will curate the exhibition and conduct the selection process.

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PARAMUS, N.J. – More than 1,000 teenagers from 18 Bergen County high schools arrived by the busload to attend Bergen Community College’s Teen STEM Day March 21 at the school’s main campus. The students participated in nearly three dozen hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workshops – such as “Being a Veterinarian” – hosted by Bergen faculty, students and industry professionals like information technology department professor Gary Correa (pictured) and veterinary technology program student Clarissa Almeida (pictured). Topics included lessons about robotics, alternative energy and other exploratory ideas.

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PARAMUS, N.J. – At its March 6 “Chairman’s Reception” event, the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey recognized the Paramus-Bergen Community College Rotary with the “inspirational good works” award for its charitable efforts. Since the chapter’s inception six years ago, the College’s Rotarians have conducted events such as a luncheon for veterans and a fundraiser that netted $2,000 for the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge. Marie Jardine, of Hackensack, chapter president, accepted the award on behalf of the 14-member club comprised of school employees. Including the College, the CIANJ recognized 33 organizations at the event.

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