New student on campus? Just getting acclimated to Rutgers-Newark? Returning student but want to be more involved? Want to experience first-hand our campus culture and learn about all the campus resources?
Come to our Weeks of Welcome Events!
Convocation 2020 |
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Monday, August 24, 2020 | 3:00PM to 3:30PM |
Come and celebrate the start of the Fall semester! Virtually meet hundreds of students at Convocation! Hear from student leaders, community builders and campus administrators! Link: myrun.newark.rutgers.edu/convocation-1 |
R.U. F.I.T. |
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020 | 6:00PM to 8:00PM |
Come workout with us and join this fitness event to see if you can endure it! |
Peer Connection Kick-off (Choose one session) |
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Are you a new student who wants to learn about how to get involved on campus? Meet other students? Attend trips and events? Become aware of all our campus resources? If so, the Peer Connection program is for you. The Peer Connection program offers support for new incoming, first-year and transfer students by helping with the transition to Rutgers University-Newark. Attend one of the kick-off sessions to meet your PC and hear all about what we have to offer. |
Session 1 | Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | 1:00PM to 3:00PM | Link: https://tinyurl.com/PCKickoff1 |
Session 2 | Thursday, August 27, 2020 | 4:00PM to 6:00PM | Link: https://tinyurl.com/PCKickoff2 |
Session 3 | Friday, August 28, 2020 | 10:00AM to 12:00PM | Link: https://tinyurl.com/PCKickoff3 |
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Pre-Professional Services Welcome |
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Thursday, August 27, 2020 | 2:00PM to 3:00PM |
Come and meet the Pre-Professional Services team & find out how to begin your journey on becoming a health professional, engineer, lawyer and so many other fields. |
ELC Recognition |
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM |
Join us as we recognize our participants of the 1st ever Summer Ethical Leadership Certificate program via IGTV at 12:00pm. |
RU-N for Resources Fair |
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Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | 2:30PM to 4:00PM |
Explore resources and services provided by departments across campus, interact with staff members and learn about all the benefits you have from being a RU-N student. Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/RUNresource2020 |
Midnight Movie with HPD |
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Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 8:00PM to 11:00PM |
Pizza and a movie sound good? Pre-register for your chance to win a large pizza delivered to your house during the event! Vote for the movie of your choice on IG @hpd4run, and join Health Promotion Division (HPD) in watching together with a short intermission of games and prizes. |
Raider Scavenger Hunt |
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Tuesday, September 8, 2020 | 5:00PM to 6:30PM |
Join Health Promotion Division (HPD) on the Goosechase app, and fulfill as many challenges as you can before the clock runs out. The top players will receive a $25 Amazon gift card, while connecting with new and familiar faces. |
Undocumented Students Welcome |
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Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | 11:00AM to 1:00PM |
We are celebrating and welcoming our Dreamers to campus. Students and their families are invited to learn about RU-N's services and support and connect with your peers and allies. Click on the Zoom Link to access: tinyurl.com/mariazamora |
Student Organization Showcase |
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Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | 2:30PM to 4:00PM |
Come and learn about the 100+ student organizations on RU-N’s campus including academic, pre-professional, cultural, religious, special interest, media groups, fraternities and sororities, and much more. Learn how you can get involved and meet representatives from student organizations on campus. |
Welcome Back Party |
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Thursday, September 10, 2020 | 8:00PM to 11:00PM |
Join other students as we virtually celebrate the start of the semester. Tune in and listen to your favorite DJs while enjoying the good vibes with your other students. |
9/11 Memorial Event |
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Friday, September 11, 2020 | 8:30AM to 9:30AM |
Join the Office of Veteran Affairs and Rutgers Police Department as they honor the memory of those members of the RU community who we lost on that tragic day and commit to moving forward in service. |
On Campus Opportunities Expo |
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Friday, September 11, 2020 | 1:00PM to 4:00PM |
Learn about all the opportunities on campus to grow yourself professionally and career-wise. More information via: https://go.rutgers.edu/7wiv3rv5 |
Greek Week Kick-off |
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Monday, September 14, 2020 | 11:30AM to 1:00PM |
Join the IFSC and all the Greek-Lettered organizations on campus as they start their week of events and raise awareness to what being Greek means and showcase what Greek Life is all about! |
LGBTQ+ Student Mixer |
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Monday, September 14, 2020 | 2:30PM to 5:00PM |
Join LGBTQ Student Services for music, giveaways and an opportunity to connect with the RU-N LGBTQ+ community during our annual LGBTQ+ Student Mixer! Register: https://tinyurl.com/RUNLGBTQmixer |
Community Standards Open House |
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | 12:00PM to 1:00PM |
Join us as we go LIVE on Instagram @RUN_CSSD to learn more about the Community Standards Office and get a preview of the programs and events that we have planned for the fall semester. |
Know Your Code |
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 4:00PM to 6:00PM |
Join us for a virtual trivia game to learn more about the University Code of Student Conduct. Students that attend a minimum amount of trivia and workshops offered by Community Standards can become eligible to earn the Ethical Leadership Certificate. To register: https://tinyurl.com/ELC2021 |
Racial and Ethnic Panel |
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 6:00PM to 7:00PM |
Join and engage within community on how racial and ethnic identity guide local panelists toward their career aspirations. |
Constitution Day |
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Thursday, September 17, 2020 | TIME TBA |
A panel discussion on U. S. Constitution and its applications. |
RU-iN Dialogue |
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Thursday, September 17, 2020 | 4:00PM to 5:30PM |
Engage with fellow colleagues on honest, brave, and difficult dialogue about diverse identities, experiences, and social justice issues through the RU-iN Dialogue series |
Meet the Greeks |
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Thursday, September 17, 2020 | 7:00PM to 10:00PM |
Celebrate the end of Greek Week and see what Greek Life our campus is all about. Meet and learn about all the Greek-lettered organizations on campus. |
RU Smarter Than A College Student |
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Friday, September 18, 2020 | 6:00PM to 8:00PM |
It’s trivia and game night with Health Promotion Division (HPD)! Join for your chance to win Raider $$ while learning insider peer tips about getting the most out of your RU-N experience. |