Rutgers Homecoming 2012
This week is Rutgers-Newark homecoming week. Lots of activities for students, alumni and others!
Monday, September 24
Jazz Jam Session with Radam Schwartz GSN'12
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight @ Ideal Restaurant and Bar
Join jazz program alumni and friends at this jam session hosted by legendary vocalist "Goldie" Golson, featuring Radam Schwartz GSN'12 on organ and Earl Grice on drums. Bring your axe and get ready to sit-in!
Tuesday, September 25
Author Talk: Billy Eckstine, Evolution of a Singer
6:00 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. program and live music @ John Cotton Dana Library - 4th Floor
Free
Join author and jazz historian Jeff McMillan GSN'00 as he shares his research on the fabulous "Mr. B." and reveals little known facts about this noted musician and performer. Following the program, Jazz MA Alumni, current students, faculty, IJS staff, and other friends are invited to Kilkenny's Pub, located at 27 Central Avenue, to continue the conversation over drinks and appetizers! REGISTER
Thursday, September 27
MFA in Creative Writing Program: Reception, Book Signings & More
5:30-7:30pm @ Paul Robeson Gallery, Paul Robeson Campus Center
FREE
Join us for a reception, readings, and book signings with three recent alumni of the program. Showcasing their published and soon-to-be published original works are Kevin Catalano GSN'03, '12 (fiction) reading from The Word Made Flesh, Nick Ripatrazone GSN'05, '11 (poetry) reading from his collections Oblations and This Is Not About Birds, and Christa Parravani GSN'11 (non-fiction) reading from her memoir Her. The evening will conclude with an interactive discussion with the authors on "Surviving and Thriving Post-MFA." REGISTER
Friday, September 28
Alumni Happy Hour
6:00- 8:30pm @ Martini 494
$10 young alumni (graduation year 2002-2012); $15 all others
The registration fee includes one drink of your choice; hors d'oeuvres including Kobe beef sliders, calamari, pizza, chicken lollipops, and more; unlimited soft drinks; and a Rutgers martini glass. Happy hour pricing will be in effect all night. Free parking is available after 5:30 p.m. in the lot on the corner of Broad and Atlantic Streets. Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol; I.D. required. REGISTER
Saturday, September 29
Hidden RU-Newark Walking Tour
11:00am - 12:30pm @ Meet outside Golden Dome Athletic Center
FREE
You may think that you know every nook and cranny of campus, but you'll discover places you never knew existed on this tour that will give you an insider's look at just a few of Rutgers-Newark's hidden gems! Hear from some of the people who work behind the scenes and learn more about your campus. Among the stops will be the Golden Dome, where our Scarlet Raider athletes train, the Institute of Jazz Studies, the preeminent jazz archive in the world, WRNU, our student run campus radio station, and other campus buildings and places of interest. REGISTER
Fall Fest Street Fair
11am-3pm @ Bleeker Street, between Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard and University Avenue
FREE
It's a carnival! Bring your friends and family for a day of games, rides, music, BBQ, and more. Win a prize at one of the carnival games, pose with friends in the photo booth, make a craft, or cool off with some ice cream. Fall Fest Highlights include: New Jersey Wildlife: Up Close and Real and Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
McGovern's Social
1:30- 5pm @ McGovern's
FREE
Cap off Homecoming week with a visit to your favorite college hangout. Stop by after the alumni games or Fall Fest and enjoy free appetizers (while supplies last). Drink specials include $2 domestic pints and $4 "well" drinks. Walk-ins welcome. Must be 21 or older to be served alcohol; I.D. required. REGISTER
MORE INFO: Ralumni.com/NewarkHomecoming
