MEDIA & EVENTS

a. Radio:

Nancy Pearlman, Environmental Directions Radio Series, KBPK, 90.1 FM, out of Fullerton College in southern California, August 14, 2021:

“So pleased you wrote this story and combined the issues of the environment, peace, and social justice.”

b. Television:

Veronica Leighton, ViaTimes Publication/CPRTV, “Chicago Philippine Reports TV,” Chicago Cable 25, July 19, 2021:

“A very interesting book…Would be nice if Hollywood discovered your story!”

c. Oral History Archives:

https://oralhistory.rutgers.edu/alphabetical-index/interviewees/2492-ferren-jr-wayne-r

Interviewee:

Ferren, Jr., Wayne R.

College/Year: CCAS ’70, GSNB ’78
Oral History Sessions: Ferren, Jr., Wayne R. (Part One) (August 2, 2021)
Ferren, Jr., Wayne R. (Part Two) (August 10, 2021)

Description:

Born in 1948, Wayne R. Ferren, Jr. grew up in Camden, New Jersey. He went to the Rutgers Camden College of Arts and Sciences from 1966 to 1970 and majored in geology. He worked in the herbarium and was influenced by faculty member Ralph E. Good. In the interview, he discusses the anti-war movement, draft lottery, national student strike, and campus shutdown in 1970. He helped to organize the first Earth Day at Rutgers University-Camden. Ferren traces his experiences in applying for conscientious objector (CO) status and the process of consulting with the Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors, being denied by the draft board, and ultimately receiving CO status during an appeal. During his two years of alternative service, he worked at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. He received his master’s degree in biology at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He spent twenty-six years at the University of California-Santa Barbara, first as the curator of the herbarium and then as the Executive Director of the Museum of Systematics and Ecology (MSE) and Director of Carpinteria Salt Marsh Reserve and Assistant Director of the UCSB Natural Reserve System. Since 2004, he has worked as an environmental consultant. He has been active in environmental justice and conscientious objector organizations. Ferren is the author of Conscientious Objector: A Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment.

d. Events:

Dr. Antonio D. Tillis, Chancellor of Rutgers University-Camden, and the author at the 50th anniversary reunion for the Classes of 1970, 1971, & 1972, including a book sales and signing event for Conscientious Objector—Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment. (April 23, 2022)

Dr. Robert Atkins, Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Rutgers University-Camden, and the author at the 50th anniversary reunion for the Classes of 1970, 1971, & 1972. (April 23, 2022)

Author’s book sale and signing at the Rutgers University-Camden 50^th reunion celebration for the classes of 1970, 1971, and 1972. (Camden, NJ, April 23, 2022)

The author and Lisa Still, representative from the Paul Robeson Library, Rutgers University-Camden, during book signing event at the Universities Bookstore, Camden, New Jersey. (April 26, 2022)

The author at books signing event at the Universities Bookstore, Rutgers University, Camden New Jersey (April 26, 2022).

Book signing event at Universities Bookstore, Rutgers University-Camden (April 26, 2022).

e. Articles:

◊ Rutgers Alumni Association, “Alumni Profiles/A Conscientious Objector’s Story” March 2021
https://alumni.rutgers.edu/stay-connected/alumni-news-and-stories/a-conscientious-objectors-story

◊ Rutgers Oral History Archives, Wayne R. Ferren Jr., August 2 & 10, 2021
https://oralhistory.rutgers.edu/alphabetical-index/interviewees/2492-ferren-jr-wayne-r

◊ Rutgers Alumni Association, “News and Stories/Look Back at 2021/Taking A Stand” December 21, 2021
https://alumni.rutgers.edu/stay-connected/alumni-news-and-stories/a-look-back-at-2021/

f. Book Festival:

Las Vegas Book Festival – A Wonderful Event

Las Vegas Book Festival was held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Historic 4th Street School in Downtown Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Book Festival – Books Purchased

I purchased many exciting, informative, and thought-provoking books written by accomplished authors and exceptional new authors at the Las Vegas Book Festival 2022.

Las Vegas Book Festival – Every Genre Available

A wide variety of genres were represented by authors, publishers, and bookstores, including fiction and non-fiction books: romance, mystery, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, comics and comedy, children and youth, cooking, politics, culture and travel, memoirs, and more. It was a great opportunity to market my memoir and exchange bookmarks, business cards, and websites!

Las Vegas Book Festival – Many Happy Authors

Kimberlee Ann Bastian, author of The Breedling & The City In The Garden, was among the many talented and smiling authors available to discuss their books and sell you a copy! A variety of approaches to publishing were represented by authors and publishers, including self-publishing, assisted or hybrid-publishing, and traditional publishing methods. It is a great time to be an author!

Las Vegas Book Festival – Many Opportunities

There were many opportunities for authors to connect with the writer’s community, including: panel discussions and interviews with authors and publishers; readings and book signings by authors; and booths with writers’ groups, literary magazines, coaches, editors, and publishers. Something for everyone!