Sue Baker will focus on Les Paul growing up in Waukesha, Wisconsin and the creative things he did as he explored playing his guitar and entertaining audiences in and around his hometown. She will share stories of building his first crystal radio and broadcasting from his home.
Category: Virtual Program

Ramapo College Architecture: From Birch Estate to Campus
In a ZOOM meeting on May 3, 2021 at 7:30 pm, Tom Dunn will moderate a program with Richard Roberts about the growth of Ramapo College facilities from a Black Angus cattle ranch to the first-class undergraduate college that it is 50 years later.

March 20 – “Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Ramapo College: A Roast of President George Potter and Faculty”
An online Film Screening - In 1981 Ramapo College celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a roast of its first president George Potter. It was a joyous occasion enjoyed by all, especially President George Potter. In addition to President Potter seven faculty were roasted as well.

April 10 – What’s in Your Attic? Sharing Mahwah’s History
Archives director and Museum president Cathy Moran Hajo will lead a brief discussion of how the museum decides what kinds of artifacts to accept and how they are used for research and exhibits. But we want to share the bulk of the program with you — show us the unique bits of Mahwah history that you have in your house or on your property. Tell us your families stories about it– where did it come from, who saved it, what does it mean to you?

View the webinars – Les Paul’s Recording Innovations with Gene Paul
Two videos from the Les Paul Legacy Series have been posted. View them here.

Ramapo College in the 1970’s: View the Online Programs
Webinars recordings of Life at Ramapo College in the 1970's, with students, faculty and staff form the early 1970's - now available for viewing

Nov 14 – Life at Ramapo College in the 1970’s: Faculty Perspectives – Virtual Program
Dr. Charlie Carreras, Professor Emeritus of Ramapo College, will moderate the discussion as faculty and staff of Ramapo share their stories about what it was like in the early years. Dr. Eddie Saiff, Professor of Biology and Dean of the School of Theoretical and Applied Science, Dr. Clifford Peterson, retired professor of international politics, and Nancy Mackin Robinson, Dean of Students (retired), will be panelists.