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Welcome Rutgers-New Brunswick Chancellor Dutta
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On July 1, Rutgers University-New Brunswick welcomed its new
chancellor,
Debasish (Deba) Dutta, who is responsible for charting the university's future and leading the day-to-day operations of Rutgers' flagship campus. In a career spanning 30 years, Chancellor Dutta has spearheaded change at several top national research universities including Purdue University, where he most recently served as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, the University of Illinois, and the University of Michigan.
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New Brunswick Restaurant Week Returns in July
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Every foodie's dream comes to life during
New Brunswick Restaurant Week, July 8-
22. Over
2
5 participating restaurants will have dining promotions, including
prix fixe menus, lunch and dinner specials.
Visit a new spot or an old favorite
–your taste buds will thank you. Come out and support local businesses
–perfect for date nights, lunch or big groups!
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Jazz up your July with the
New Brunswick Jazz Project. This month features over 20 events and performances at
New Brunswick restaurants and hotels.
Mason Gross School of the Arts introduces their
Summer Series for the month of July. Performances include,
"Mason Gross Jazz Faculty" on July 19,
"Summer DancePlus" on July 2 and "
Kookmin Dance Theater" on July 27.
Hub City Sounds is back! The
New Brunswick Cultural Center will host the start of the popular performance series with
Guelaguetza on July 23 in Elmer B. Boyd Park.
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John Bader, executive director of the Fulbright Association, will speak about his book
Dean's List: 10 Strategies for College Success at the Alexander Library on July 6. The book draws on advice from deans from the nation's top schools to help students maximize their time in college, both personally and academically.
Alfa Art Gallery presents,
S
ummer Collective, an exhibition highlighting emerging and well-established artists who excel in their work
manipulating watercolor and mixed media. The exhibition will be on display through August 12.
The
Zimmerli Art Museum will be closed to the public during the month of August while staff installs
new exhibitions for the fall semester. In the meantime, check out their current exhibits that will be on view through July 30.
Want to know what
New Brunswick was like in the 1920's? View the
90th Anniversary Exhibit, on the 2nd and 3rd floors of New Brunswick City Hall.
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Children ages 5-12 can explore music, dance theater and visual arts all in one camp.
Kids Create!, held at the Nicholas Music Center, will offer two separate week-long sessions in August with this year's theme of "
Adventures Around the World."
A limited number of spots are still open for
Summer Art Camp at the
Zimmerli Art Museum. Weekly sessions, for young artists between the ages of 7-14, continue through July 28.
Bring your little nature lovers to
Explorations Camp this summer. This
fun outdoor program, which will run August 7-11, offers children ages 9-13 a wide variety of activities throughout Rutgers Gardens.
Visit The State Theatre New Jersey this summer for FREE summer movies. The schedule includes: The Incredibles on July 5; Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory on July 11; Finding Dory on July 18; and Zootopia on July 25.
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Observe the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope at the
Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory in New Brunswick on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month, weather permitting. This month's dates are July 13, 20, and 27.
Join Rutgers Gardens for their
Summer Festival celebration on July 29. The day will include
free tours, classes, leisure and enjoyment for adults and children.
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Come zen out with
Rise Morning Yoga every
Sunday morning, June-September, at The Yard @College Avenue.
Rutgers Wrestling home schedule is now live. Rutgers opens action at the RAC against Iowa on December 8.
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New Brunswick Public Sculpture will unveil a sculpture of Colonel John Neilson in Monument Square on July 9. The statue depicts Neilson giving one of first readings of the
Declaration of Independence in July 1766.
The
Middlesex County Sheriff's Office will hold an 8-week-long
Sheriff's Civilian Academy for residents of Middlesex County in the Fall of 2017. Applications are due no later than August 14 for the program, which will be held at the Middlesex County Police Training Center at North Patrol Road in Edison.
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Dates to Know
Rutgers Summer Session runs through August 16
Rutgers Scarlet Knights football home opener is September 1 vs. Washington
Rutgers Fall Semester begins September 5
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