The state's largest career fair, New Jersey Collegiate Career Day, took place today at the Rutgers Student Center and Brower Commons in New Brunswick.
Rutgers Career Services hosted 130 employers who sought to meet prospective employees and interns. More than 2,500 people attended, including alumni and the public. The RUAA hosted a booth to meet the newest members of the RUAA—graduates from the Class of 2009—as well as other alumni who came to network.
For those who did not have a chance to attend the New Jersey Collegiate Career Day, be sure to check out our career resources at Ralumni.com/career. There you will find great resources and information on employment and other professional opportunities.
Tune in to The History Channel on Friday, June 12, to hear Edwin Kolodziej RC'48, NLAW'51 recall the capture of German soldiers during World War II. He was fighting with the 95th Infantry Division, and he will talk about what they did that morning for the network's Patton 360 series. READ MORE (Note: This article cites May 29 as the date the episode will air; the date has since been changed to June 12. Check your local listings to confirm, as broadcast date is subject to change again.)
A new Rutgers graduate blogs on graduation day about her unforgettable undergraduate experiences. "How can I sum my time at Rutgers in a blog post? Totally impossible. But I can say this... there is not a thing I would change." READ MORE
Welcome to the Rutgers University Alumni Association, new grads! Get advice from fellow alumni and find out all that the RUAA has to offer to graduates at Ralumni.com/classof2009.
Fashion designer and Rutgers alumnus Marc Ecko delivered the keynote address at Rutgers University Commencement in New Brunswick on May 19. For more on Ecko's speech from
The Star-Ledger,
click here. For photos from university commencement, go to
Ralumni.com/photos.
Young Alumni Beach PartySaturday, July 11, 2009, 2-8 p.m.
Bar A, Lake Como, NJ
$10 admission includes burgers, veggie burgers, chicken, hot dogs, ribs, sausage, and all the fixings! Get your free cup at the door while supplies last. Games may include trivia, relay races, and a photo scavenger hunt. Register online at
rutgersbeachparty.com.
Young Alumni Whitewater Rafting Trip
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Lehigh River, White Haven, PA
Join other Rutgers young alumni for a whitewater rafting trip down the Lehigh River. Led by Whitewater Challengers, this splashing adventure takes you approximately 12 miles down the Lehigh River through the scenic Lehigh Gorge State Park in Pennsylvania. Shooting the rapids on a Lehigh River Dam Release weekend is a "don't miss" adventure! Fun-filled rapids, awesome scenery, and great temperatures make for picture-perfect conditions.
Click here for more info and to register.
The RUAA will again be hosting fantastic Homecoming celebrations on each campus this fall! Live entertainment, games and prizes, family fun, and more. SAVE THESE DATES | HOMECOMING 2008 PHOTOS
The state's largest career fair, New Jersey Collegiate Career Day, will take place on Thursday, May 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Rutgers Student Center and Brower Common in New Brunswick. The event is free and open to the public, and alumni job seekers are encouraged to attend.
Rutgers' Office of Career Services is expecting 130 employers who are seeking to fill positions for full-time jobs and internships. Experienced and entry-level candidates are welcome. Positions are available for liberal arts students, business, science and technical majors, social workers, teachers, administrators, and more. A list of employers registered for the event can be found
here. Attendees can register
online. Parking is at the Rutgers Athletic Center on the Livingston Campus at 83 Rockafeller Road in Piscataway. Free Rutgers buses will run continuously from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additional information can be found at
careerservices.rutgers.edu.