October 2021 .... ................ Rutgers University–New Brunswick
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Rutgers Homecoming and Classes of 2020 & 2021 Commencement Celebrations |
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The Rutgers community will reunite the past, present, and future with a variety of activities at Rutgers Homecoming October 7-9, including Rutgers Football vs. Michigan State on October 9, tours, and the always exciting Bed Races October 7 to benefit the children of Roosevelt Elementary School in New Brunswick.
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Events, Classes & Performances |
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Join the State Theatre New Jersey to celebrate the reopening of its newly renovated theater and the beginning of its 100th anniversary October 6.
Rutgers professor Brittney Cooper speaks October 7 at the Rutgers University Barnes & Noble Bookstore about her book, Feminist AF, a new feminist guidebook geared towards young readers of color.
Explore integrated dance, an art form that brings together dancers with and without disabilities. Dance and Disability in Israel is presented by The Allen and Joan Binder Center for the Study of Jewish Life October 10.
Enjoy one of the many shows offered this month at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center: Kyle Marshall Choreography October 15-16; Emergency! October 10, and the American Repertory Ballet's Emergence October 23-24.
Season subscriptions to the George Street Playhouse are now available. In-person performances begin October 26 with Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise.
The New Brunswick Theological Seminary, in collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and RWJ Barnabas Health, presents Look on my Suffering and Deliver Me, an interdisciplinary dialogue on the Medical Aid in Dying Law in New Jersey, October 20.
Take a deep dive into the online exhibit and amazing story of Jewish agriculture and three generations of Jews in New Jersey with Dr. Jonathan Dekel-Chen, visiting scholar, Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life, October 21.
Hub City Humanities presents "Murals and Muses" art and photo walk October 23, a two-mile tour through City Center and Esperanza neighborhoods showcasing New Brunswick’s vibrant art scene. Contact mtublin@cityofnewbrunswick.org to register. Free.
Join a virtual presentation, "Freedom Fighters & Families: Hungarian Emigration to New Jersey Following the 1956 Revolution," October 28, as part of the Community Conversations History Lecture Series from the Arts Institute of Middlesex County.
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Bring the whole family, especially your little ones, to New Brunswick Performing Arts Center for Crossroads' Free Family Saturdays October 9, featuring The Brown Rice Family. Free, but registration is required.
Kids can create a masterpiece on canvas at the Kids Paint Party, October 9, at Above Art Studios.
The State Theatre New Jersey's Milk & Cookies Series is now online. This lively storytelling and music series for families is recommended for children ages 3-10. |
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Rutgers Football is excited to welcome fans back to SHI Stadium for the 2021 season. Check out the full schedule and upcoming promotional events.
Football isn't the only sport that's back in action. Cheer on other Scarlet Knight teams throughout the fall, including Rutgers Men's and Women's Soccer, Field Hockey, and Women's Volleyball.
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On October 21, join Rutgers Geology Museum's "Ask A Geologist" series for a virtual presentation about Arizona's Meteor Crater, the best preserved crater of its type in the world, with Michael Schwab of the Barringer Space Museum. Free.
Learn more about the Spotted Laternfly by viewing a presentation from George Hamilton, chair of the Rutgers Department of Entomology, about this invasive species and what to do when you see them.
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Listen to Season 2, Episode 2 of Rutgers' On the Pandemic podcast starting October 21 with guest Pat Hobbs, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, who will discuss the reopening of college athletics after COVID-19.
Rutgers University is offering free COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals at clinics in Camden, Newark, and Piscataway. No insurance card is required. To make an appointment, or to get help scheduling an appointment, call Rutgers’ Vaccine Scheduling Assistance Program at 848-445-3033.
Middlesex County has a variety of vaccination sites this month. Vaccines are available to all county residents regardless of immigration or insurance status. It is FREE, no I.D. is required, and it’s strictly confidential. Eligibility information for the vaccine can be found here.
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Stay in the know on COVID-19 with updates from our local communities:
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TRAFFIC ALERT - Landing Lane Bridge will be closed for construction through mid-November. The pedestrian path remains open.
700 Rutgers students recently volunteered in the community for Scarlet Day of Service. Check out the video and how they are committed to making a difference locally.
Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce presents Meet the Mayors October 7 at the Piscataway Community Center, including New Brunswick Mayor Jim Cahill, Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler, and others.
Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon? Visit the Hub City Food Truck Festival to sample great food, music, giveaways, and more at Boyd Park October 10. Free entry!
Have your artwork featured at Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick. Submit your watercolor and mixed media artwork by October 10 to be considered.
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for The Hub, a 10-story, cutting-edge home base for research institutions, health care companies, and technology firms, October 14.
Mercado Esperanza returns October 24 and 31 with two fun-filled days of food, arts, and culture, including a mural dedication at War Memorial park October 31.
On October 29, Unity Square presents Trunk or Treat, a Halloween event to provide a safe space for the children of New Brunswick, at the Lord Stirling School. Participating community organizations must register by October 15. Contact Michelle Gill at mgil@metuchencs.org.
The Town Clock Community Development Corporation is seeking participants for #TheManStand against domestic violence, part of the October 30th Being Brave: An Evening Honoring Survivors event, where men pledge to take a stand against domestic violence in their own lives and communities.
Do you love a good ghost story? Reimagine the Hall-Mills Murders of 1922 and other oddities around Middlesex County during Season 2 of Ghost Hunt Mysterious Middlesex, a geocache and audio storytelling adventure.
Are you a New Jersey resident with a child attending an out-of-state college? The 2022 Rutgers Winter Session is an opportunity for your child to reduce their course load and take classes with in-state tuition. Register now. |
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New in Town
The Skunk Smokeshop - George Street
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Columbus Day - October 11
DerpyCon in New Brunswick - October 29-31
Thanksgiving - November 25
New Brunswick Tree Lighting - December 3
Rutgers Winter Recess begins - December 23
Rutgers Spring Semester begins - January 18, 2022
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