With only a week left to register, many Reunion events are nearly full. All alumni from all years and schools will be welcomed back to the Newark campus for a day-long celebration on Saturday, April 21! Don’t miss out on some of the most popular Reunion events, including the triple-play of the Reunion Brunch, Bus Tour, and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra concert and reception.
- In honor of their dedication and commitment to the university, graduates from 1962 and earlier will be inducted into the prestigious Golden Raider Society at the Reunion Brunch. The brunch includes performances by the Rutgers University Chorus, alumna guest speaker Shirley Smoyak NUR’57, GSNB’69,’70, and Maurice
Griffin NLAW’94, vice chair of the RUAA Board, leading a ceremonial toast.
- This year’s Reunion bus tour with Professor Robert Holmes will highlight the efforts of the Community Law Clinic and local groups that have worked to create charter schools, cultural and arts projects, and affordable housing.
- Experience the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra in both an intimate and grand setting. Guests will enjoy an intimate wine and cheese reception, featuring a string quartet from the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performing selections from classical Broadway musicals such as West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof. Following the reception, enter majestic Prudential hall to hear the full NJSO in concert as they perform the works of Gilbert and Sullivan, renowned for comic operas such as The Pirates of Penzance. Featured vocalists include Curt Olds, Anne-Carolyn Bird, Joyce Campana,
Matt Morgan, and Mark Womack.
Register at Ralumni.com/NewarkReunion before April 17 to secure your seat at Reunion. We look forward to seeing you there!
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2012 Hall of Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala
Saturday, May 5, 2012
6:00 p.m.
New Brunswick, NJ
Join us for an evening of entertainment, dinner, and dancing as we celebrate the 2012 inductees to the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni, including Dennis M. Bone RBS'84, President of Verizon New Jersey. Learn more and RSVP today.
Save the Date
RUAA Alumni Roundtable: Healthcare Reform and You
Date: June 12, 2012
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Rutgers–Newark Campus
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SPAA Among Top Public Affairs Programs in U.S.
The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) ranks as one of the top public affairs programs in the country. Read the full story here.
NCAS/UCN Newsletter
Read all about it! The spring NCAS/UCN Spring 2012 Newsletter features a host of stories on faculty, students, alumni, and campus news to help you keep up with what's going on at Rutgers-Newark's largest school: Newark College of Arts and Sciences (NCAS) and University College-Newark (UCN).
Stay Connected
Stay connected to campus by taking a look at the spring issue of CONNECT, the Newark campus publication highlighting news and faculty achievement.
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Rutgers School of Law–Newark Alumni Association (NLAWAA)
Distinguished Service Award Reception Honoring Professor George C. Thomas III
Date: April 24, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Rutgers School of Law–Newark, Center for Law and Justice, 123 Washington Street, Newark, NJ
Cost: Alumni and Faculty - $60
The NLAWAA will
present its 2012 Distinguished Service Award to George C. Thomas III, Board of Governors Professor of Law and Judge Alexander P. Waugh, Sr. Distinguished Scholar. Professor Thomas will be honored at the reception. Pre-registration is required. For complete event details and to register, click here.
SPAAAN Speed Networking Event
Date: April 25, 2012
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: School of Public Affairs and Administration, 111 Washington Street, Newark
Are you looking for the next step in your career? Join us
for a Speed Networking Event for SPAA alumni and students. We will have representatives from public service, nonprofit and business organizations talk about professional development, their experiences and career opportunities for MPA graduates. Please RSVP by April 23 here. For more information, contact Jane Sharp at sharp@andromeda.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers UC Paterson Alumni Association
Luncheon Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Bella Sera, 60 Main Street, Bloomingdale, NJ
Please call 973-697-5600 to RSVP. For directions or a map, call Bella Sera at 973-283-8020 or visit their website at BellaSera-Nebs.com.
Rutgers Business School Thought
Leadership at the London Olympics
Date: Sunday, August 5, 2012
Time: 4:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Location: USA House, London, England
Be a part of Rutgers history – join Rutgers Business School for an exclusive night at the USA House in London during the 2012 Summer Olympics. All Rutgers Business School alumni, Rutgers alumni and all who love Rutgers are invited to attend. Rutgers Business School will host two distinguished speaker events on August 5, the first at 5:00 p.m. on the “Business of the Olympics,” the second at 8:00 p.m. with a theme on “Sustainable Economic Growth.” Register today!
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| Events Around Campus |
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 Book Talk and Signing: Tad Hershorn
Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Time: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: John Cotton Dana Library, Dana Room, Newark, NJ
Join esteemed author and Institute of Jazz Studies Archivist, Tad Hershorn, as he discusses his book about the life and works of Norman Granz. Hershorn will reflect on his personal relationship with the seminal (and stormy) jazz concert impresario, record producer and stalwart civil rights activist beginning with their first meeting in 1980 and continuing between 1996 and 2001. Kindly RSVP to Merve Fejzula at 973-353-5906 or fejzula@andromeda.rutgers.edu. In your response, please also indicate if you wish to purchase a book at the event. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Earth Day Activities on the Newark Campus
Date: April 16, 2012 and April 18, 2012
Location: University Square and the Newark Conservancy's Urban Environmental &
Ecological Center.
Volunteers are needed for two days of Earth Day activities. On April 16th, a sustainable garden will be planted in front of the entrance to University Square. On Wednesday, April 18th, volunteers will go to the Newark Conservancy's Urban Garden. No experience or knowledge of gardening is required; all you need are energy and enthusiasm! Sign up today!
- Monday, April 16.
Shift one: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Shift two: 1:00 to 2:30p.m.
Rain date: April 23: At University Square
- Wednesday, April 18
Shift one: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Shift two: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Rain date: April 25: At the Newark Conservancy's Urban Environmental & Ecological Center.
Transportation to and from Rutgers–Newark will be provided. Visit http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/earthday-signup for more information.
Be a Hero, Hire a Hero: Veteran’s Career Expo 2012
Date: Monday, April 23, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Gateway, Newark, NJ
Veterans are in need of assistance as they try to re-enter into employment and become productive members of the work- force. Become a hero by giving other heroes the opportunity to gain exposure to, and find employment with not just jobs but careers; that not only meets their needs, but fulfills their wishes. Register at http://beahero-hireahero.com or contact info@hireds.com for more information.
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| Alumni Perks |
Featured Discount: New York Liberty, Newark, NJ
 Catch all of the former Scarlet Knights in the WNBA at the Prudential Center this summer! The New York Liberty, with Rutgers alumae Cappie Pondexter RC’06, Essence Carson RC’08 and Kia Vaughn RC‘09, will bring non-stop action and excitement to the court. Alumni and friends can get up to 20% off great seats for every home game. To take advantage of this offer, click here and use promotional code RUALUMNI. If you have any questions about this offer, contact Anita Levy by email at Anita.Levy@msg.com or by phone at 212-465-3916.
More Exclusive Deals for Rutgers Alumni
Membership in the Rutgers University Alumni Association is free and automatic for all alumni! As members, alumni receive access to and discounts on a variety of services. To view all of the show and save and online offers available, visit Ralumni.com/benefits. |
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