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.
Tradition & Pride
We believe that our history, institutional pride, and university traditions foster shared experiences, connections, and contribute to life-long memories and affinity with Rutgers.
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.
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!
At the beginning of June, four chefs from Rutgers Dining Services attended the annual Chef Culinary Conference hosted at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The conference, focusing on the “Power of Food,” featured speakers and food experts, interactive workshops from chefs and faculty, panel discussions, and much more.
Rutgers students sometimes experience mental health issues that require a higher level of care than regular therapy appointments. While these students would be forced to choose between hospitalization or intensive outpatient care to meet their needs at most universities, Student Health's CAPS Next Step program steps in to provide a higher level of care that allows them to keep taking classes.
Rutgers Day, featuring events and activities from all over the University—including Student Affairs—was a success, as crowds visited Rutgers—New Brunswick for hundreds of events and activities.
On an unseasonably warm December morning, more than 2,000 runners participated in the Rutgers Big Chill 5K to benefit Winter Wishes, an annual holiday-themed event that provides clothing and toys to children ages 3-5 in New Brunswick preschool programs, and the Rutgers Student Food Pantry, which provides food to Rutgers students experiencing food insecurities.
During winter 2020, Vice Chancellor Sal Mena visited the neighborhood where he grew up to show how his ties to the Bronx have shaped who he is and inform the work he does with students. Read the full story on Rutgers Today.