Special Events

A Celebration of 47 Years At Rutgers University

Celebrating 47 years of service to Rutgers University, I conceptualized an event showcasing the career of the Equine Science Center’s Founding Director, Dr. Karyn Malinowski. Through printed news articles and pictures displayed throughout the room, as well as a projected slideshow, attendees could see the impact Dr. Malinowski had not only on the university but also on the international equine community. Decor and setup were done by me, with the help of student workers and volunteers. The celebration’s decor featured black and white (highlighting Dr. Malinowski’s love of dalmations), while the overall theme was a mix of a sophisticated garden party and a space that you could see at the Kentucky Derby.

Special guests included: Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and Executive Director of New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Executive Dean Laura Lawson, and former Executive Dean Bob Goodman; the Dean of Research for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and Director of Research for New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Dr. Josh Kohut; Director of Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Senior Associate Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Dr. Brian Schilling; and Chair of the Department of Animal Sciences, Dr. Nick Bello, who all gave speaches highlighting just some of the many accomplishments of Dr. Malinowski over her time at Rutgers.