Upcoming South Jersey/Philadelphia Area Rutgers Alumni Activities

July 2011

 

28, Thursday

6:30 – 8:00 pm: Arts & Sciences Alumni Welcome Reception for Kriste Lindenmeyer, new Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Location: Camden County Boathouse at Cooper River, 7050 North Park Drive, Pennsauken. This is a complimentary event, but pre-registration is required. Register at www.ralumni.com/welcomeFASdean.

 

 

August 2011

 

7, Sunday

10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Young Alumni Whitewater Rafting Trip. Shoot the rapids with other Rutgers alumni and friends! Led by Whitewater Challengers, this adventure lead you about 12 miles down the Lehigh River through scenic Lehigh Gorge State Park in Pennsylvania. Registration costs $64.99 per person and includes professional guides, equipment, buffet breakfast on location, bagged lunch on the river and a full whitewater rafting experience. No experience is necessary, but expect to get wet! Space is limited, so register now at www.ralumni.com/events.

 

31, Wednesday

7:05 pm: Golden Raptors Night at the Riversharks. The kick-off of the Class of 1962’s 50th anniversary year! All Golden Raptors (graduates from the class of 1962 and ALL prior years) are welcome. Bring the grandkids, too! Register online at www.camden.rutgers.edu/register.php or call (856) 225-6028.

 

September 2011

 

7, Wednesday

Rutgers Night at the Camden Riversharks. Save the date and watch for more details! For information, contact alumni@camden.rutgers.edu or call (856) 225-6028.

 

 

October 2011

 

5, Wednesday (*NEW DATE)

Rutgers Alumni Night at the Opera featuring “Carmen.” Opera’s ultimate temptress sizzles in this classic production. Bizet’s masterpiece features many of opera’s most powerful melodies. Meet on campus to take the shuttle to Philadelphia for dinner and the show. Dinner at Estia Restaurant will feature Rutgers-Camden’s own renowned soprano and professor Julianne Baird presenting an overview of the opera. Following dinner we will walk across the street to the Academy of Music for the Opera Co. of Philadelphia’s presentation of “Carmen.” The shuttle will pick us up and return to campus immediately after the performance. Additional details TBA. For information, email alumni@camden.rutgers.edu or call (856) 225-6028.

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 2011

 

8, Saturday (tentative date)

Campus Open House for Prospective Students.  Volunteer at the alumni welcome tent and greet high school and transfer students as they tour Rutgers-Camden.  For information, email alumni@camden.rutgers.edu or call (856) 225-6028.

 

22, Saturday

12:00 – 4:00 pm: Rutgers-Camden Homecoming. Save the date! Men’s soccer, live entertainment, games, prizes and more! For information, email alumni@camden.rutgers.edu or call (856) 225-6028.

 

November 2011

6, Sunday

8:30 am run; 7:30 am volunteer: Cooper-Norcross Run the Bridge to benefit the LARC School.  Run in the largest 10K in the tri-state area or volunteer to assist at the Rutgers Alumni water station on the bridge. To register to run, visit www.runthebridge.org. Register to volunteer at www.alumni.camden.rutgers.edu/register.php, email alumni@camden.rutgers.edu or call (856) 225-6028.

 

11, Friday

12 noon: Rutgers-Camden Alumni and Student Veterans Luncheon Details TBA

 

12, Saturday

Rutgers-Camden Turkey Trot Details TBA

 

Also, watch for details about an Alumni Game Watch event in October/November and the popular Face-to-Face Social Networking Event!

 

Save these Dates for Winter/Spring 2012 Alumni Events!

 

Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day RiverLINE Cultural Tour

Saturday, April 14, 2012, Admitted Students Campus Open House

Saturday, May 12, 2012, Reunion on the River – All schools, all years, all-campus!

Sunday, May 13, 2012, University Commencement in New Brunswick

Thursday, May 17, 2012, Rutgers-Camden Commencement – All Schools

 

Special Offer!

Special Camden Riversharks discount offer for Rutgers alumni! All 200 level tickets are available for only $5 (regularly $12) from June 1 to September 18, 2011. For details and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.riversharks.com/tickets/individual.cfm. Use special offer code RUAlumni when placing order.

 

For a complete list of alumni activities, visit www.Ralumni.com.  To sign up or volunteer at any event or activity, contact Alumni Relations at 856-225-6028 or alumni@camden.rutgers.edu or Register online at www.alumni.camden.rutgers.edu/register.

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