Congratulations to Jason Goldstein LC '02, who was recently selected to serve on the first Rutgers University Alumni Association board. The RUAA is the new governing body for the university's alumni activities and Jason's selection is a true salute to the abilities and energies that Livingston Alumni have brought to the planning and implementation of programs for all Rutgers alumni.

1987 Livingston College Yearbook

Debra Holston O'Neal, LC'87 attended Reunion Weekend and participated in a short discussion with LAA annual meeting participants about her undergraduate experiences at Livingston.

She sent a follow-up email:

I have a LC yearbook from 1987 and Martin Dickerson indicated he has a yearbook from his class. I pulled mine out and there is a photo of the Livingston Medium folks and one person is holding up what appears to be a yearbook for the class of 1978 (I scanned a copy of my cover and the picture of an student holding the '78 book).

There may have been a gap in time, but it appears that LC has a history of caputuing student life and the graduating class via the year book. I suggestion for next years reunion...ask alumni to bring their year book or some photos to the luncheon event. Pictures speak volumes to the memories we all have.

2008 Pride Award Winner, Livingston Campus Upgrades

Congratulations to Livingston senior Jacqui Whitfield, who has been selected to receive the Livingston Alumni Association's Pride Award. The Livingston Pride Award is given annually by The Livingston Alumni Association to the graduating senior who most embodies the spirit of Livingston College. The Livingston Pride Award is presented each May at graduation commencement.

Dean of Student Life Lea Stewart presented an update on the Livingston Campus at yesterday's LAA annual meeting. It was great to hear that 7,000 solar panels will be placed at Livingston, with the goal of providing at least 10% of the power needed for the buildings at Livingston and making Livingston the first green campus. Lucy Stone Hall is undergoing renovation, with new furniture to be in place in time for the incoming student population. All of the quads and both towers have received upgrades and a "waterfall" structure will be placed in the plaza by Lucy Stone and Tillett Halls. Renovations to the Livingston Student Center are scheduled to take place in coming months, with recent delays due to recalculating the needs for Internet access and study areas. Once the Student Center upgrades are completed, renovations to the dining area in Tillett will begin. Tillett currently using all-electric equipment for food preparation and that will be upgraded to include hookups for natural gas.

First Livingston Student Tapped For Rutgers Cap & Skull Society

Congratulations to Nick Martucci, LC '09, the first Livingston student ever to be tapped to join the Cap & Skull Society of Rutgers University. Cap & Skull was established in 1900 and recognizes dedication, leadership and academic excellence. Congratulation, Nic!

Early Livingston College Newsletters

Courtesy of Louis Economopoulos, LC '73, here are some early version of Livingston College newsletters, which were named the Mudslide (all of you early Livingston grads know the reason for that name!) and Fango, before becoming the Livingston Medium. View the newsletters. Louis is a journalist in Greece - thanks, Louis, for sharing these great reminders of Livingston's past!

History and Preservation of Livngston College

The Livingston Campus Council's University Affairs Committee recently held a program on the History and Preservation of Livingston College that celebrated the advances that Livingston brought to Rutgers University. More information in a Daily Targum article. No matter how you feel about the creation, history and transformation of Livingston College, the article and findings are important reading.

LAA Board Member Mike Beachem LC '73 Profiled in Star-Ledger

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Beachem, a 1973 graduate of Livingston College and chair of the LAA's Elections and Nominations Committee, on a recent profile in the Star-Ledger. Read the article.