Laughter, conversation, and candy hearts filled the room as Rutgers students gathered for Valentine-themed icebreakers: speed-meeting sessions, a connection wall, and Lego flower building.
Students & Community
We are committed to creating a community that encourages and practices civility, compassion, and care for others. We understand that how we work and provide services directly impacts the student experience. We therefore strive to work together to create connections and relationships that help us respond to the needs of our students.
Campus dining halls help students build social connections that foster academic resilience, according to a new data analysis led by the Division of Student Affairs.
The Rutgers Unified Sports Club in Recreation in the Division of Student Affairs will be competing in Unified College Championship Week from April 7 to 11, as well as the Unified Cup Basketball Tournament on April 12. Read more about this club, which pairs abled and disabled athletes on the same field of play!
On Saturday, for the thirteenth consecutive year, Student Centers and Activities in the Division of Student Affairs hosted the MARK Leadership Conference at the Livingston Student Center, featuring speakers and activities that will engage and encourage participants to make their “MARK” on the world.
Many students, staff, and faculty members at Rutgers University—New Brunswick know that they have access to the gym facilities located on each campus. Fewer know, though, the range of resources that Recreation offers, including Aquatics, which has rolled out RU Swim School over the past two years.
As the days grow shorter and colder, a familiar spirit of holiday generosity has returned to New Brunswick, as the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA) ran its annual Winter Wishes program on Saturday, December 7th and Recreation held its annual Big Chill 5k run on Saturday, December 14th. Read more about both events here!
Senior Melissa Perdomo and junior Amarachi Chukwuma try their hand at Rutgers Recreation’s newest fitness class offering, virtual cycling. Learn more about Rutgers Recreation.
Scarlet Smash treasurer Khloe Cabalfin stops in to talk about her favorite characters, streamers, and the Rutgers gaming community. Learn about Scarlet Smash and other student organizations.
Junior Esha Rao talks about her role as a student facilitator, wilderness response training, and Go Outdoor Adventure Recreation trips. Find more information about adventure recreation.
Go behind the scenes at WRSU as music director Mica Finehart talks about the station’s music selection process, ways students can get involved, and what she’s listening to now. Learn more about WRSU.
As an undergraduate student, Katie Miller SAS’17, was involved in a variety of on-campus organizations, but it was her time with RUPA that really allowed her to explore her interest in the concert production world. Her hands on experiences with RUPA ultimately connected her with her current employer Groove Boston Mission 6, the production company that helps make Beats on the Banks happen every year. Katie is back at Rutgers to help set up Beats on the Banks and reflect on her experiences with RUPA.