2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

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Get Pumped Up About Heart Health: High Blood Pressure Information Table

The HEAL initiative is a student-run initiative from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School that provides education on high blood pressure management, with a focus on lifestyle modifications. They will also provide information on local community sites to check blood pressure and steps on how to properly track blood pressure at home.

The June session's table topic is "Dietary Approaches to Prevent Hypertension."

 

Holes

Shawna wanted a fresh start. The breakup with Rick was bad. He hadn't taken it well. She moved into The Chaosium. Her friends were concerned; thought she needed rest. Time to grieve.
She found the first hole beside her recliner. Curious she hadn’t noticed earlier! Disturbing sounds emanated.
At night, Rick begged from behind the bed.
In the tub, his hand arose above water, wrist gashed wide. She grasped it. So many holes.
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Taking Advantage of the New Jersey State Archives (In-person)

Join us in-person for an informative discussion of the types of records available at the New Jersey State Archives that will help with genealogical research of New Jersey ancestors. This includes vital records, wills, state census, court records and military records, among others.

Guest presenter Jon Bozard is a Senior Library Assistant with a degree in History from Rutgers University. He has been working at the New Jersey State Archives for 18 years.

Did I Ever Tell You ?

Did I Ever Tell You? reads like a novel but is an unforgettable true story.

Genevieve (Gwen) Kingston was just eleven years old when her mother passed away, leaving behind a chest filled with gifts and letters to celebrate the milestones of Gwen's life and each of her birthdays until age thirty.

When Did I Ever Tell You? opens, just three packages remain: engagement, marriage, and first baby. Tracing Gwen's coming-of-age, the book reveals a treasure hunt, with each gift and letter unveiling more about her mother, her family, and--ultimately--herself.

NorthStar

Northstar Digital Literacy defines basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills.

Holes

Holes by Shikhar Dixit (a Short Story Contest entry) 

Shawna wanted a fresh start. The breakup with Rick was bad. He hadn't taken it well. She moved into The Chaosium. Her friends were concerned; thought she needed rest. Time to grieve.

She found the first hole beside her recliner. Curious she hadn’t noticed earlier! Disturbing sounds emanated. At night, Rick begged from behind the bed.

In the tub, his hand arose above water, wrist gashed wide. She grasped it. So many holes.

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The Empty Side of the Bed

The Empty Side of the Bed by Jen Doktorski (a Short Story Contest entry) 

Bernard ambles down the block tethered to a small white terrier he used to call That Damned Dog, because it chewed his favorite loafers, woke him at 5 a.m. for walks, and wormed its way into the bed between them. Now, as the evening shadows grow longer and the streetlights click on, he calls the dog “Honey” because it’s what he used to call his wife and holds the six-foot-long purple leash tighter.

Brandeis National Committee

On September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked by terrorists trained by Osama bin Laden and his followers who, that day alone, killed close to 3,000 people at several locations.  The NYC World Trade Center was the principal site.
 
Since that terrible 11th of September day, Dr. Iris Udasin, a physician specializing in environmental and occupational medicine on the Rutgers University faculty, has treated many first responders.  She has documented the responders' subsequent serious health issues, both physical and mental.