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Dr. Rajendra Kapila (Provided by Rutgers University)
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ A highly esteemed Rutgers University professor, who actually founded the department of infectious disease at the university, has died, the university confirmed.
The professor is Dr. Rajendra Kapila, who died at the age of 81, according to reports. ABC 7 and the Hindustan Times, an Indian news outlet, reported that he died of COVID-19.
A Rutgers University spokeswoman confirmed his death, but could not comment on how Dr. Kapila died, saying medical records are private.
Subscribe Both Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and University Hospital are saddened by the untimely passing of Rajendra Kapila, MD, professor of medicine, said Rutgers.
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Community Bulletin Board: the Sentinel (for March 3)
The East Brunswick Woman’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. March 9 via Zoom.
Current club projects and activities will be discussed as they relate to helping the community and opportunities for future gatherings.
Anyone interested in learning more about the club’s activities or to participate in the virtual meeting should contact Laura at 732-254- 5742 or Joyce at 732-822-8989.
The East Brunswick Public School District offers General Education Inclusive Preschool classes. This preschool program is open to all 3- and 4-year-old children who reside in East Brunswick.
Community Bulletin Board: the Suburban (for March 3)
Mobile Family Success Center of Middlesex County will hold a COVID-19 series, A Year Later, during March.
The collaboration with Family Support Organization of Middlesex County will offer a public health and educational series intended for advocates, families, educators, mental health professionals and the community at large.
The conversation will focus on what has been learned in a year, how COVID-19 has impacted mental and behavioral health in adolescents and adults, and how adverse childhood experiences can be reduced.
To register for the 1 p.m. March 4 workshop, based on the experiences of the past year, visit
Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel (for March 3)
Play on RealMahJongg.com for three rounds of 12 games.
The Zoom opening ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Play from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Winners will be announced on Zoom at 1:45 p.m. There will be Amazon gift card prizes for first, second and third place winners as well as a 50/50 raffle.
The cost is $18 per person. Raffle tickets are $5 each.
Register by March 8. Zoom registration information will be sent upon receipt of tournament registration.
Call the JCC Front Desk at 732-494-3232 to register by phone.
For more information, email Diane Mael at dmael@jccmc.org