Immigrants take oaths at University’s first citizenship ceremony

The Eagleton Institute of Politics’ Program on Immigration and Democracy hosted a ceremony swearing in 34 new citizens. - - Donna Poisl

By Mary Diduch / Editor-in-Chief

Thirty-four women and men from 17 countries spanning five continents were naturalized yesterday, marking the end of their months-long journeys to become American citizens.
The Eagleton Institute of Politics’ Program on Immigration and Democracy hosted the ceremony on Douglass campus — the first at the University.

“New Jersey has 400,000 green card holders — well, it has 34 less after today — but we want to extend the resources of Rutgers to help those people move into citizenship and assume those rights and responsibilities,” said Anastasia Mann, program director.
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