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🎉 Rutgers SHP Students — this one's for you! 🎉Finals season is HERE, and Rutgers SHP Student Government wants to help yo...
04/15/2026

🎉 Rutgers SHP Students — this one's for you! 🎉

Finals season is HERE, and Rutgers SHP Student Government wants to help you power through it! Join us for our Finals De-Stress Hour — a fun, relaxing break designed to help you recharge before the finish line. 🧠✨

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Old Student Lounge, right outside West Lecture Hall, Piscataway Campus

🐾 BONUS: Therapy animals will be there — because everyone deserves some furry stress relief!

Come Relax • Reset • Refresh with us. Save the date and we’ll see you there! 💛

💪🎓 Fit for Scholarships — DONE & DUSTED! 🎓💪Because of this incredible community, we raised over $1,500 through our Fit f...
01/15/2026

💪🎓 Fit for Scholarships — DONE & DUSTED! 🎓💪

Because of this incredible community, we raised over $1,500 through our Fit for Scholarships fundraiser! 🙌

From workouts to friendly competition to nonstop encouragement, this event truly showed what happens when people come together for a meaningful cause. All proceeds raised goes directly toward supporting students and investing in their futures.

✨ A huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors for your generosity and support — this event would not have been possible without you.
🏋️‍♀️ Special shoutout to for generously hosting us and creating the perfect space to bring this vision to life!

Grateful, inspired, and already excited for what’s next. ❤️


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Today we’re celebrating Michael Canzano, a true behind-the-scenes champion for our student organizations! 👏As a Student ...
01/05/2026

Today we’re celebrating Michael Canzano, a true behind-the-scenes champion for our student organizations! 👏

As a Student Development Specialist and member of EMSS, Michael consistently supports student leaders, empowers organizations, and ensures they have the tools they need to grow and thrive. His dedication, guidance, and commitment to student success do not go unnoticed—and we are so grateful for everything he does for the SHP community.

Thank you, Michael, for being such an incredible advocate for students! 💙❤️

The SHP SGA December Food Drive was a success! 🥫✨ With an incredible mix of online and in-person donations, our communit...
12/29/2025

The SHP SGA December Food Drive was a success! 🥫✨ With an incredible mix of online and in-person donations, our community truly showed up. Stay tuned to see which program donated the most! 👀💙

✨ Faculty & Staff Appreciation Spotlight ✨Today we are proud to recognize Dr. Matthew McQuillan, Program Director and Ch...
12/29/2025

✨ Faculty & Staff Appreciation Spotlight ✨
Today we are proud to recognize Dr. Matthew McQuillan, Program Director and Chair of the Rutgers PA Program, for his unwavering support, mentorship, and genuine care for students.
Dr. McQuillan leads with approachability and integrity, always taking the time to listen and advocate for students. His willingness to go above and beyond sets a high standard for leadership and mentorship in education, and his impact is felt throughout the SHP community.
Thank you, Dr. McQuillan, for your dedication to our students and for the leadership you provide every day. ❤️

✨ Faculty & Staff Appreciation Spotlight ✨We are proud to recognize Dr. Vanessa Gonzalez-Figuereo, Director of Student S...
12/29/2025

✨ Faculty & Staff Appreciation Spotlight ✨
We are proud to recognize Dr. Vanessa Gonzalez-Figuereo, Director of Student Success and the Educational Opportunity Fund. As she transitions into her role at Rutgers, Dr. Gonzalez-Figuereo has brought energy, thoughtfulness, and a strong commitment to advancing student success initiatives.
Her leadership and dedication are already making a meaningful impact across the SHP community. Thank you, Dr. Gonzalez-Figuereo, for all that you do to support and uplift our students. ❤️

✨ Faculty & Staff Appreciation Spotlight ✨Today we are honored to recognize Dr. Claire O’Connell, a true cornerstone of ...
12/29/2025

✨ Faculty & Staff Appreciation Spotlight ✨
Today we are honored to recognize Dr. Claire O’Connell, a true cornerstone of the Rutgers PA Program.
For more than 30 years, Dr. O’Connell has dedicated herself to educating, mentoring, and uplifting generations of future PAs. Her warmth, unwavering support, and sense of humor make even the most challenging moments feel human, supportive, and joyful. She leads with compassion and reminds her students—every day—that they are capable of more than they realize.
Thank you, Dr. O’Connell, for your decades of dedication and the lasting impact you continue to make. ❤️

✨ Faculty & Staff Appreciation Spotlight ✨We are honored to recognize Bianca Thompson-Owen, Associate Dean for Enrollmen...
12/29/2025

✨ Faculty & Staff Appreciation Spotlight ✨
We are honored to recognize Bianca Thompson-Owen, Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, Student Success, and Student Affairs.
Her unwavering support, mentorship, and belief in student leadership have been instrumental in strengthening SHP SGA over the past two years. She consistently goes above and beyond for our students and leads with compassion, integrity, and purpose.
Thank you for everything you do for our SHP community—we are deeply grateful for you! ❤️

1 DAY LEFT!Fit for Scholarships is TOMORROW — competitions, door prizes, mini games, and a whole lot of energy.Don’t mis...
12/05/2025

1 DAY LEFT!
Fit for Scholarships is TOMORROW — competitions, door prizes, mini games, and a whole lot of energy.
Don’t miss your chance to compete, win, and support Rutgers SHP student scholarships! ❤️🏋️‍♀️
See you at 24 Hour Fitness!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our generous donors who are helping make Fit For Scholarships possible! Your support directly...
12/05/2025

A huge THANK YOU to all of our generous donors who are helping make Fit For Scholarships possible! Your support directly contributes to raising scholarship funds for Rutgers SHP students, and we are so grateful.

And an extra big shoutout to 24 Hour Fitness for hosting this event and partnering with us to bring fitness, community, and education together. We can’t wait for an amazing day! ❤️💪

Thank you to our donors:
✨ Food Bazaar – Piscataway
✨ Green Acres Health & Wellness
✨ Amazing Lash Studio – Piscataway
✨ Nothing Bundt Cakes – South Plainfield
✨ Crumbl Cookies – South Plainfield
✨ Wawa – Piscataway
✨ OdysseyFive Photography
✨ Our individual donors from SHP
We’re so excited to see everyone on December 6th! 📚🏋️‍♀️

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