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Young Alumni Spring Getaway
The Young Alumni hit the road again...and this time the destination is Washington, DC! April 8 - 11th at the Westin Grand Hotel. Includes round-trip bus transportation from the Rutgers Student Center.
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Pilobolus Dance at NJPAC
Friday, March 19th at 8:00 p.m. - Don't miss this amazing performance of Pilobolus, America's most creative dance troupe! The RAA's Member Services Committee invites you to join fellow alumni for an evening of astounding visual sensations and everlasting memories.
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YOUNG ALUMNI 'LUCKY' HAPPY HOUR
Get "lucky" just in time for St. Patty's Day! Join us on Thursday, March 11th at GLO ultra lounge at 7:00p.m. for a unique happy hour event!
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Engineering Society Hosts Symposium
More than 100 people turned out for the Rutgers Engineering
Society's first annual Symposium on Alternative Energy. The Feb. 16th event, held on
Busch Campus, featured lectures on new bioenergy technologies, new electric vehicles, and power plant CO2 capture and
abatement.
Employment Strategies Seminar
A unique employment exploration program led by a panel of esteemed experts in the field. Join us on Wednesday January 27th at 6:30pm at the Alexander Library Scholarly Communication Center (4th floor). Cost is $10 per person. Space is limited and you must register by Jan. 20th.
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Where the Wild Things R
Join other alumni and their families as they gather at the College Avenue Gym Annex for the RAA’s annual Alumni Family Day event. Kids and adults alike will enjoy use of the indoor swimming pool and rock-climbing wall. Other activities may include an inflatable bounce and slide, basketball, soccer clinic, and various games; the highlight of the day is sure to be the traveling zoo show!
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Alumni Family Day 2010
A traveling zoo show was the highlight of this year's Alumni Family Day on January 16, 2010 at the College Avenue Gym.
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Speed Networking in New York Times
On Wednesday December 2, 2009 nearly 300 alumni and students braved a torrential downpour to gather at the Busch Student Center for Alumni-Student Speed Networking. This year The New York Times was present cover the event. Click below for links to the Times article and photos!
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Young Alumni Tailgate @ Fox & Hound
Rutgers takes on Syracuse on November 21, and the Young Alumni of Rutgers will gather once again at the Fox & Hound in Edison to watch the game. This is our annual tailgate / gamewatch / celebrate-Rutgers gathering...
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RAA Welcomes Thousands at Homecoming
Overcast skies on Saturday morning
turned to bright sunshine in the afternoon as Rutgers Homecoming 2009 rolled
out across the New Brunswick campus for thousands of returning alumni, visitors
and guests. Once again, the RAA made its presence known at the Oct. 10thcelebration with a bright, welcoming tent in the heart of Scarlet Square near
the Stadium, and at an information table under the main Homecoming tent. READ MORE
Blocks of Color @ Zimmerli Art Museum
Join fellow alums on Sunday October 4, 2009, at 1:30 PM, for a guided tour of the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, followed by Art Lillard's "On Time Quartet," a jazz ensemble, at 3:00 PM. Choose to browse the museum's collections, comprising over 50,000 works of art, or the featured exhibition: Blocks of Color: American Woodcuts from the 1890s to the Present.
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Art & Jazz Make for a Memorable Afternoon
Some 65 Rutgers alumni and their guests were treated on Oct. 4 to an enjoyable afternoon of artwork and jazz on the New Brunswick campus. The group was taken on a tour of Zimmerli Art Museum's "Blocks of Color: American Woodcuts" exhibit, featuring a fascinating and rare collection of more than 100 prints reflecting the impact of Japanese color prints on American artists working in the woodcut medium beginning in the late 19th Century. The afternoon concluded with a jazz performance by Art Lillard's On Time Quartet.
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Rutgers Oral History Archives
It's one of the most respected and widely used sources of historical data in the country: the Rutgers Oral History Archives. Over 900 interviews with alumni and others have given ROHA a perspective on events of the 20th and 21stCenturies that is both fascinating and highly rewarding. The fall issue of 1766 takes a close look at the Oral History Archives and some of the voices that have made it such a Rutgers' treasure.
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Fireworks at the Trenton Thunder Outing
Nearly 100 RAA members
along with their families and friends saw a thrilling minor-league match-up of
the Yankees vs. Red Sox at a packed Riverfront Stadium in Trenton this past
July. The fun-filled evening of
great baseball, fireworks and off-field entertainment was brought to alumni by
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Remembering Steven Ostro, Renowned NASA Scientist
When Class of '69 alumni gathered recently for their 40th reunion, they were without one of their most distinguished members. He is Dr. Steven Ostro, a senior research scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, who created the field of asteroid radar astronomy that has allowed scientists to not only measure the orbits of near-earth asteroids with exquisite precision, but provide images of astounding resolution and beauty. Ostro died last December of pneumonia after a lengthy battle with cancer.
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Picturing America; RAA trip to the Newark Museum
Join fellow alums on Sunday, June 7, 2009, at 1:00 p.m., for a guided tour of the Newark Museum for an unforgettable experience. Choose to visit all 80 galleries, or limit your tour to Picturing America. Over 300 works of art from the Museum's renowned American art collection, Picturing America proceeds chronologically from colonial times to the 21st century and examines the powerful impact that artists have had on shaping American culture and identity.
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Rutgers Reunion 2009
Gray skies didn't dampen the enthusiasm of some 1,800 revelers who made their way back to the banks for Rutgers Reunion 2009.
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Second Act for a Rutgers Regional Club President
Since retiring 10 years ago, Charles "Chip" Churchill RC '59 has staged a strong "second act." Along with wife Dorothy, he re-enacts before historical groups the life of a colorful Revolutionary War ancestor, in addition to his ongoing role as president of the Rutgers Regional Club of Sarasota/Manatee (Florida). Chip's next performance will take place on May 15th when he's inducted into the Rutgers Old Guard with classmates at their 50th anniversary reunion.
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Rutgers Inducts 2009 Loyal Sons/Loyal Daughters
Nearly 250 alumni and guests paid tribute on Saturday evening, April 4th, to the newest class of Rutgers Loyal Sons and Daughters at ceremonies held at the Neilson Dining Hall on the Cook/Douglass Campus. The 11 inductees join the more than 500 alumni who have been recognized over the 51-year history of the Loyal Sons & Daughters Award.
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Honoring a New Class of Distinguished Alumni
Add the names of five more alumni to Rutgers' honor roll of extraordinary achievers. Before a black-tie audience of some 300 guests at The Heldrich in downtown New Brunswick, these gifted individuals were inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Alumni (HDA) on May 2. The HDA recognizes alumni who have brought honor to themselves and to their school through their stellar accomplishments.
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A New Play at the George Street Playhouse
Join other Rutgers Alumni at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick on May 1, for the new comedy "New Years Eve".
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Great Music...... Right Price
Here's your chance to take in an evening of great music - and it's free! The RAA invites you to a performance of the Rutgers University Wind Ensemble on Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m., under the direction of William Berz, Professor of Music and Director of University Bands at Mason Gross School of the Arts. A free reception will follow.
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Young Alumni Wine Tasting Planned
The Young Alumni of Rutgers have added a wine-tasting event to their busy schedule. So, if you've ever wanted to go wine tasting, but you didn't know where, read on......
Alumni Family Day Turns on the Heat
The outdoors temperature may have been ten degrees, but the action inside the Cook / Douglass Recreation Center was sizzling for the 80+ adults and youngsters who gathered on Saturday, January 17th, for Rutgers Alumni Family Day - a Day at the Country Fair.
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Alumni Family Day is this Saturday
The Rutgers Alumni Association's Alumni Family Day is going to the "Country Fair!".
Come and enjoy "A Day at the Country Fair," take a dip in the swimmin' hole, and play some games. The first 100 pre-registered participants will receive a free t-shirt!
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Speed Networking - a BIG success!
Serving as role models and mentors, providing industry information, and
creating positive impressions are important parts of what alumni do for
students at Rutgers. Students met with alumni
at a fun, interactive, and informative event held at the Busch Campus
Center.
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Rutgers Speed Networking: Tonight!
Serving as role models and mentors, providing industry information, and creating positive impressions are important parts of what alumni do for students at Rutgers. Meet students interested in networking with alumni at a fun, interactive, and informative event. Come to the Busch Campus Center Multipurpose Room to meet Rutgers students who want to meet you and learn about what it is really like in the working world. READ MORE
1766 Now Available to All Alumni and Friends
Want to return to the Banks? Curious to know about past and future events at Rutgers that you, and even your family, can be part of?
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Young Alumni Happy Hour was Nov 15
Rutgers Young Alumni watched as Rutgers Football took on South Florida on Nov 15th. The energy and cheering in the room got louder as the score went higher! To help feed the excitement, appetizers were provided by the Young Alumni Committee and the Fox & Hound Pub & Grille in Edison. Check out the photos from this exciting Young Alumni event….
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Frank Talk - a New Column by RAA Pres
Rutgers Alumni Association President Frank Hundley has a lot on his mind - and let’s you know it in his new column, Frank Talk. The September issue is now available in the Newsletters section.
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Homecoming - What a Weekend!
Beginning Friday, October 17, and continuing almost non-stop through Sunday, October 19, this year's Homecoming was the largest, best ever.
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Spread the Word….1766 is Available!
Don’t miss the fall issue of RAA’s 1766 magazine, with a great lineup of articles and pictures on recent Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz, Rutgers Reunion 2008, how our association is impacting the community, and much more.
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Remembering Walter Seward
Walter Seward RC ’17, the oldest living Rutgers alumnus and the third oldest male in the U.S., died on Sunday, Sept. 14th, at St. Barnabas Hospital in West Orange, N.J. He would have turned 112 on October 13th.
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The RAA and Trenton Thunder: Perfect Together
If you weren’t at Trenton's Riverfront Stadium on June 21st for the evening’s minor league baseball match-up, you missed out on all the fun. Just ask the 100 RAA members, family and friends who were there.
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RAA Executive Director Leaves Her Post
After years of leadership roles with Alumni Relations, including RAA Executive Director, Keri DeMayo is stepping down to take a job in the private sector. She will continue to serve as an active alumni volunteer.
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2008 RAA Retreat
The Board of the Rutgers Alumni Association gathered for its annual Retreat on June 9 at the Douglass College Center. Notes from the day's activities, along with presentation materials and handouts are available on-line.
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Broadway Producer Conquers London
Producer Doug Meyer RC '79 is on a roll, having recently won four Olivier Awards in London for Hairspray, to accompany his two Tony awards for Hairspray and The Producers.
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Rutgers Reunion 2008 is a Winner!
More than 1,300 alumni and friends returned to the Banks for Rutgers Reunion 2008. The celebrants ranged from the Class of 2003 to the Class of 1917, represented by the redoubtable Walter Seward RC '17, marking his 91st reunion.
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ReUnion 2008
And what a great one it promises to be. It will be held on May 16-18, 2008.
Reunion weekend is packed with many exciting programs and enjoyable
social events that will have you reminiscing back to the days when you
were a student in that noisy college town on the banks of the Old
Raritan.
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Rutgers Honors Distinguished Alumni
The Hall of Distinguished Alumni inducted six new members into its esteemed ranks on May 10th at a gala banquet in downtown New Brunswick. Read more about the event and the latest class of special honorees.
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2008 Loyal Sons and Daughters Honored
Every year, Rutgers and the RAA pay tribute through the Loyal Sons and Loyal
Daughters Awards to a select group of alumni who truly embody what it
means to give back to one's alma mater. This year 11 such alumni were
inducted into this esteemed group.
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1766 Spring Issue Available
The Spring issue of the RAA magazine 1766 is now available, and on its way to all RAA members. 28 pages packed with information about Rutgers, the RAA, and some fellow Alumni, this is the latest in a series of great issues.
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Rutgers Speed Networking - Feb 20, 2008
At this well-attended event, alumni will meet with junior and senior students seeking to enhance their networking skills, and build relationships.... Make a difference in a student's life - Sign-up now!!
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Alumni Family Day is a Huge Success
RAA's annual Alumni Family Day keeps getting bigger and better! On January 19th, more than 200 alumni and their children gathered at the Cook/Douglass Recreation Center for a rollicking day of fun and games pegged to the theme, "A Day at the Country Fair."
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Rutgers wins big at the International Bowl
With lots of alumni in attendance, and a sea of red in the stands, the Scarlet Knights delivered an impressive win at the International Bowl today.
January 5, 2008
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Mason Gross Grad is a Leading Light on Broadway
Roger Bart has another feather in his acting hat: the lead role in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein which opened on Broadway in October. The Mason Gross graduate is fast becoming one of the Rutgers' most accomplished and visible actors.
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2008 Alumni Family Day
Come and enjoy "A Day at the Country Fair," take a dip in the swimmin' hole and play a few carnival games. The first 100 pre-registered participants will receive a free t-shirt!
January 19, 2008
Young Alumni Football Happy Hour
Thursday, November 29; Catch the Rutgers Football action against the rival Louisville Cardinals on the big screens around the pub. The event is free, but pre-registration is requested. READ MORE
Rutgers Speed Networking - November 27
At this well-attended event, alumni will meet with junior and senior students seeking to enhance their networking skills, and build relationships.... Last chance - Sign-up now!!
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Remembering a Rutgers Football Dynasty
Lost in the excitement surrounding the current football season is the fact 2007 marks the 75th Anniversary of Rutgers' first football dynasty-the Harry Rockafeller-led Rutgers lightweight football teams.
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Seeing the Forest through the Trees
Noted ecologist Daniel Botkin used to be the caretaker at Rutger's Hutcheson Memorial Forest. He recently returned after a 40 year absence, and gives his impressions on how things have changed.
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Turn Poetry into a Business Venture?
Three former Rutgers students are a giant step closer to their dream in the wake of winning a national contest for the best small business idea in America. READ MORE
Welcome to our new website!!
We've combined a fresh, contemporary look with easy navigation and loads of information and services for our 11,000 members worldwide. Want to find out about this year's Homecoming event, learn what your classmates have been up to, or renew your RAA membership? You can do those, and much more, right here. READ MORE
Fall Issue of 1766 is Hot Off the Press!
Another great issue of 1766, the flagship publication of the RAA, has been mailed to members. And once again, it's packed with interesting articles and information about your alma mater. READ MORE
Lightweight Football 101
A follow-on to the headline article on Rutgers Lightweight Football
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Alumni Family Day
It has become a great antidote to the post-holiday blues; Rutgers Alumni Family Day. More than 170 alumni converged on the College Avenue Gym Annex in New Brunswick for a fun-packed day. READ MORE
Loyal Sons and Loyal Daughters Are Honored
Every year, the RAA pays tribute through its Loyal Sons and Loyal Daughters Awards to a select group of alumni who truly embody what it means to give back to one's alma mater. This year 13 such alumni were inducted into this esteemed group.
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