Get A Slice Of Life At Ramapo College In The 1970s

MAHWAH, NJ — Perhaps no period of American life is met with more nostalgic lust than the 1970s. Now, the Mahwah Museum is offering a look into a specific slice of life during the decade.

On Nov. 14, the museum will host an online program titled "Life at Ramapo College in the 1970’s: Faculty Perspectives".

Founding members of the Ramapo College's faculty and staff will describe their experiences, the obstacles they overcame, and the creative ways they launched a progressive curriculum.

"We were taught by nontraditional professors, hippies, free thinkers, creative individuals. Professors who were involved in life outside of academics. There were set designers from Broadway, actors, artists, economists, financial people from Wall Street. These were the people teaching us. They were dynamic individuals," said former student Craig LaCaruba.

Participants in the program include:

• Dr. Eddie Saiff, Professor of Biology and Dean of the School of Theoretical and Applied Science
• Dr. Clifford Peterson, retired professor of international politics
• Nancy Mackin Robinson, Dean of Students (retired)

The program, moderated by Dr. Charlie Carreras, Professor Emeritus of Ramapo College of New Jersey, is open to all.

Preregistration is required and can be done at mahwahmuseum.org. The cost is free but donations are "gladly" accepted.