On
Saturday, April 30 Rutgers is rolling out the scarlet carpet for its 250th anniversary and inviting visitors of all ages to experience
Rutgers Day. Choose from nearly
500 programs across Busch, Cook, College Avenue, and Douglass campuses including demonstrations, hands-on activities, mini-lectures, and performances. Admission is
FREE and parking lots are open.
Don't miss the
Rutgers Day and Alumni Parade march down College Avenue at 10:30 a.m. featuring
grand marshals representing Rutgers Athletics: Athletic Director Pat Hobbs, football coach Chris Ash, and men's and women's basketball coaches C. Vivian Stringer and Steve Pikiell, along with the Scarlet Knight, Rutgers cheerleaders, the Rutgers Marching Band, 250 members of the 250th graduating class and more!
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PaparazZi Cafe at the Zimmerli Art Museum
71 Hamilton Street
Criminals and Tacos
105 Easton Avenue
Dates to Know
Rutgers Alumni Weekend
April 29-30
Rutgers spring semester ends
May 2;
Exams conclude
May 11
April 24, June 25
August 6, October 2
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 Performances
Rutgers Theater Company presents A Dream Play, April 8-16, which tells the story of the daughter of the Hindu god Indra, who discovers that being a human is hard.
My Name is Asher Lev, based on the best selling novel by Chaim Potok, is at the George St. Playhouse, April 12 - May 1.
Hub City Music Festival takes New Brunswick by storm April 14-24, with
live performances throughout the city to benefit Elijah's Promise.
Mason Gross School of the Arts presents
Brass Day on April 17, featuring faculty members in
master classes for precollege students,
performances by Rutgers collegiate chamber ensembles, and the annual
Brass Bash concert.
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Lectures and Exhibitions
On April 13, Writers at Rutgers presents Belinda McKeon, author of Tender and Solace, and Mark Doty, author of Deep Lane and Fire to Fire.
Pedro Noguera, author of Excellence through Equity, lectures on issues of access and equity in matters of student success in higher education, April 19 at the Douglass Student Center.
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For Kids
Rutgers Gardens presents
"Little Sprouts Garden Adventures", a new drop-in program for children, 3-5, looking to
explore the world of plants, animals, and insects.
Alpha Zeta Spring Festival at the Rutgers Gardens, April 17, includes face painting, photo booth, crafts, and food. Preregister
here.
Registration is open for
Scarlet KIDS Summer Camp for children in grades 1-8 on Rutgers' Cook Campus offering
theme weeks, field trips, arts, science and fitness classes.
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Science & Nature
Visit the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory to view the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope (weather permitting). Public viewing dates this month are April 14, 21, and 28.
Rutgers Gardens spring classes fill up quickly. Register today for
classes for beginner or experienced gardeners. Topics include
container gardening and America's Story of the Tomato.
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Sports & Recreation
Rutgers Hillel hosts the Ezra Schwartz Memorial FIT 5K Run/Walk in Buccleuch Park on April 10.
On April 23, come see Rutgers' first football game under coach Chris Ash at the annual Scarlet-White Game at High Point Solutions Stadium.
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New Brunswick Ciclovia returns April 24.
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Enjoy car-free streets during
New Brunswick Ciclovia, on April 24. Run, walk, skate, ride bikes, and enjoy activities along the route. Free, and no preregistration required!
Rutgers Recreation offers certification training for life guarding, water safety instructors, life guarding instructors, and certified pool operators through the ALERT training school.
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Rutgers 250
Join a Rutgers 250 historical walking tour of
Elmwood Cemetery on April 22-23 to learn about the contributions of the men and women who
helped shape the university.
On April 23 at Nicholas Music Center, the
Rutgers University Glee Club will perform its
144th annual spring concert and Rutgers 250 celebration, with alumni participation on selections including "Evviva Beviam" from Verdi's
Ernani.
daily and help earn scholarships for Rutgers
students studying in health care-related fields.
Visiting one of the Rutgers campuses or attending a university event? Share your Rutgers experiences by submitting photos to
HereNow: Rutgers 250
, then see them installed in a crowd sourced exhibition. To be considered for the upcoming companion book, upload photos by May 15.
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 Around Town
The Seventh Annual Indian Holi Festival will take place on April 9 at the New Brunswick Free Public Library and will include henna tattoos, an Indian jewelry display, and dance performances.
Think you have the skills to solve a crime? Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center will host Murder at the Old Cadbury Mansion dinner on April 9.
New Brunswick Free Public Library Book Sale, April 15-16, with books, videos, puzzles, DVDs, and CDs ranging in price from $.50 to $1.00.
New Brunswick Bike Exchange has reopened for the season. Get involved by donating unwanted bikes, purchasing a refurbished bike, or volunteering as a mechanic. No experience necessary!
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