Rutgers Day is a great event, and they are offering a lot of cool activities -- more than you could do in a day! Take a look at their website HERE.
According to the Rutgers Day Press Release,
Rutgers opens its campuses and classrooms to the public for the second annual Rutgers Day April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rutgers Day offers an eclectic mix of more than 500 free programs, something for every age and interest. Rain or shine, attendees can explore the campuses and meet experts, speak with students and engage in a multitude of activities. More than 50,000 people attended the inaugural Rutgers Day last year.
Each campus will have signature anchor events:
The College Avenue Campus will celebrate the university’s history with programs surrounding the Old Queens building. Visitors can take walking tours that include the university’s first dormitory built in 1809 and a Revolutionary War battlefield; the Geology Museum to see a mastodon and a 2,400-year old mummy; participate in a trivia game and scavenger hunt where clues lie inside national and state historic landmarks like the Old Queens building and Winants Hall. For architecture-enthusiasts, there will be a presentation on architect Henry Janeway Hardenburg.
The Busch Campus will feature the School of Engineering’s open house and a number of Rutgers Athletics events. Visitors to the engineering quad can try riding a Segway, view a glass-blowing demonstration and see student designs for such innovations as a tennis ball collector, a paint machine and an automated skateboard, among others. Sports fans can get a preview of the 2010 football season at the Scarlet and White intrasquad game at Rutgers Stadium, and watch the women’s lacrosse and softball teams play in Big East competitions. They also can get an early look at the 2010 men’s and women’s soccer teams as they both play La Salle University in a spring doubleheader.
The Livingston Campus will host the “World of Work” and feature international programming provided by the Asian Cultural Center. Those looking to advance their careers, select new vocations or find employment can attend workshops on resume writing, interviewing and employee rights. Also, job seekers will have the opportunity to talk with Rutgers human resources staff to learn about university employment opportunities. Cultural groups will offer fashion shows and dances as well as demonstrate their native customs and crafts like henna tattooing.
On the Douglass Campus the 36th annual New Jersey Folk Festival will celebrate the history, heritage and traditions of the Andes through an array of music, art, food and crafts demonstrations. Performers such as Eco del Sur, an ensemble of Latin American musicians, will perform their blend of ancient Andean and contemporary music.
The George H. Cook Campus is the home to Ag Field Day, featuring student exhibitions of dairy cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep; the New Jersey 4-H Dog Show; plant and flower sales; student club activities; and glimpses of agricultural, marine and satellite remote sensing technologies. Rutgers Day is sponsored in part by Saint Peter's Healthcare System, Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, PSE&G WorryFree, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and Johnson & Johnson.
Parking is free for Rutgers Day. When you park, be sure to write down the campus location and parking lot number found on lot entrance signs. OR - even better - Take the Train! Check NJ Transit's info here. New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor Line provides service to New Brunswick. Children up to age 11 ride free on weekends. Signs will guide you to the College Avenue Campus and bus stops.
Have fun!
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