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Student Centers and Activities is an integral part of the educational mission of Rutgers University. We enhance the academic experiences of our students through an extensive array of cultural, educational, social, and leadership opportunities. As the center of campus community life, we offer a variety of programs, services, and community gathering spaces that meet the varied and diverse needs of our Rutgers community. Through volunteer and student employment opportunities, we provide developmental experiences in leadership and social responsibility and create an inclusive environment for individuals to interact and learn from one another.
Student Centers and Activities offers vibrant community spaces within our six student centers, provides advisement and student advocacy for more than 500 student clubs and organizations, organizes immersive and diverse leadership opportunities, and implements signature campus experiences and events that foster school pride.
Featured Events
RCSA Wellness Wednesday
Busch Campus
Wednesday, March 22
4pm-6pm
Busch Student Center
Stop by the Busch Student Center Multipurpose Room on Wednesday, March 22 at 4pm-6pm and unwind with RCSA. Learn about fitness, stress-relieving techniques and healthy eating tips while participating in fun relaxing activities such as crafts, free massages, and board games. Visit getINVOLVED.rutgers.edu for more information.
Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb S.T.E.A.M. Women’s Empowerment Awards Luncheon
Douglass Campus
Thursday, March 23
12pm-1:30pm
Douglass Student Center Trayes Hall
The S.T.E.A.M. Awards will be awarded to members within the community who have gone above and beyond to create support for women within S.T.E.A.M. disciplines. The awards will be presented to students, faculty, and staff at the Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb S.T.E.A.M. Women’s Empowerment Luncheon on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 12pm in Douglass Student Center. Complete your nomination – or RVSP for this year’s Luncheon – by March 20 at steam.rutgers.edu.
Student Org Essentials: Food Safety and BBQ Guidelines Workshop
College Ave Campus
Friday, March 24
11am-1pm
Student Activities Center
With the help of RU Dining Services, you can prepare to have a food vendor come to campus, host a cookout, bake sale or barbecue! Attending a food safety workshop is the only way for your organization to conduct these events, so make sure that you attend these workshop offerings before holding your event. The workshop will detail proper food handling and cooking procedures as well as EMS and Fire Safety guidelines. Refreshments will be served. Visit the Student Org Essentials page for more information.
Student Org Essentials: Transitions Training: Creating a Transitional Document for Future E-Board Members
College Ave Campus
Friday, March 24
1pm-3pm
Student Activities Center
Want to leave behind a legacy? Come learn some tips and tricks on how to effectively and positively train and transition new executive board members. Refreshments will be served. Visit the Student Org Essentials page for more information.
RUPA Presents: Scarlet Day of Service
Saturday, March 25
8am-5pm
Scarlet Day of Service is a campus-wide, day-long service event offered for the Rutgers – New Brunswick community. Over the years, this event has provided students and alumni with an opportunity to serve New Jersey by cleaning up communities, revitalizing outdoor spaces, working with youth and older adults, and more. Register for the Spring 2023 Scarlet Day of Service to participate in a meaningful service opportunity, give back to the local communities, and make new friends! Bus transportation is provided (and required) for all individuals to get to their assigned service site. Visit rupa.rutgers.edu for more information.
Geek Week
Monday, March 27 – Friday, March 31
Geek Week is back! By focusing on the students and their passions, Geek Week seeks to make meaningful differences in students’ lives by providing opportunities for them to find community, be accepted, and gain exposure to non-familiar topics and experiences in geek culture. Follow along with @rutgersuSCA to learn how you can join the fun.
Geek Week Kick Off ft. the College Cuber
Livingston Campus
Monday, March 27
11am-2pm
Livingston Concourse
Rutgers University alumnus Dylan Sadiq, better known online as the ‘College Cuber,’ has been creating art out of Rubik’s cubes since April 2021. Sadiq solves 560 cubes in a period of only three hours to create his mosaics. Please join us as we kick off Geek Week with a live performance from Dylan Sadiq, the College Cuber!
RUAB Site Leader Application Deadline
Monday, March 27
11:59pm
The Rutgers University Alternative Break programs provide groups of undergraduate students with a semester-long experience centered on service. Participants learn about a particular community issue within the United States a semester long commitment consisting of pre-trip meetings and a volunteer break excursion. We are currently accepting applications for both RUAB Executive Board and Site Leaders. Don’t wait, apply today!
Adobe Workshop Series: Character Animator hosted by Adobe & Rutgers IT (Geek Week)
Livingston Campus
Tuesday, March 28
12pm-1pm
Livingston Student Center Coffeehouse
From beginners to experts, come and see how you can use Adobe’s Character Animator to create an avatar/cartoon character synced to your voice and movements.
Percy Jackson Night hosted by the Honors College (Geek Week)
College Ave Campus
Tuesday, March 28
7pm-10pm
Honors College – Druskin Lounge
Are you a fan of the Percy Jackson series? Join the Honors College for a Percy Jackson-themed night filled with movies, crafts and food, plus a guest lecture on representations of ancient Greece and Rome in Hollywood and media!
Adobe Workshop Series: Adobe Audio hosted by Adobe & Rutgers IT (Geek Week)
Livingston Campus
Wednesday, March 29
12pm-1pm
Livingston Student Center Coffeehouse
Join us to see what audio tools are available to you to easily record and create great sounding voice over tracks for podcasts and videos; from right in your web browser.
Catan Tournament hosted by Unplugged – The Board Gaming Club (Geek Week)
Douglass Campus
Wednesday, March 29
5pm-9pm
Douglass Student Center Trayes Hall
Join Unplugged – The Board Gaming Club for a Catan Tournament, a game in which players take on the role of settlers gathering and trading resources to create communities across an island. Players of all experience levels are welcome to compete for the chance to win prizes. Food will be served! RSVP to participate in the Catan Tournament on getINVOLVED by Tuesday, March 28.
Adobe Workshop Series: Adobe Express hosted by Adobe & Rutgers IT (Geek Week)
Livingston Campus
Thursday, March 30
12pm-1pm
Livingston Student Center Coffeehouse
Adobe Express can handle many tasks that you previously had to use the more complicated tools like Photoshop, InDesign and other solutions. From the web or your phone, you now can create web pages, videos, post, posters and more. This session will show you how to access and use the Express tools.
Triwizard Tournament hosted by Muggle Mayhem (Geek Week)
Livingston Campus
Thursday, March 30
5pm-8pm
Livingston Student Center MPR
Put your name in the Goblet of Fire and compete in Muggle Mayhem’s Triwizard Tournament to win awesome prizes! Participants will compete in trivia, mazes, minute-to-win-it games, and more! Food will be served. RSVP to participate in the Triwizard Tournament on getINVOLVED by Wednesday, March 29.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Movie Premiere hosted by Student Involvement and Leadership
Livingston Campus
Thursday, March 30
10pm-1am
Rutgers Cinema
Join Student Involvement and Leadership for the premiere of the new Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie. Reserve your ticket on getINVOLVED. Tickets will be available for pick up at the Campus Programs Office located in the College Ave Student Center, Room 431 between Tuesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 30 between 9am-5pm. *Tickets are first come first served!*
Student Org Essentials: Transitions Training: Passing the Knight’s Sword
College Ave Campus
Friday, March 31
1pm-3pm
Student Activities Center
Outgoing executive board members. Celebrate your success as a student organization leader as we gather together in recognition of this year’s accomplishments. Effectively transitioning out of an executive board position is an important process to ensure the success of a student organization. Attending one of the Passing the Knights Sword programs will provide outgoing officers with the skills to support incoming officers as they changeover, as well as helpful tips regarding how to market their leadership positions on a resume/at interviews. Refreshments will be served. *We encourage orgs to facilitate elections for the following academic year by the week following spring break. Visit the Student Org Essentials page for more information.
Late Knight: Geek Week Finale Party
College Ave Campus
Friday, March 31
9pm-12am
College Ave Student Center
Join us to celebrate the end of Geek Week with a party featuring “Super Thrash Bros”, karaoke, a photo booth, retro arcade games, cosplay contest, & an opportunity to hang out with different geek orgs. Tonight’s food bar will be appetizers & desserts. As always, Late Knight is free! For more information, visit the Late Knight page.
Chancellor-Provost’s Student Leadership Awards Nomination Deadline
Friday, March 31
11:59pm
Recognize New Brunswick students for their remarkable contributions to the university and community by nominating them for the Chancellor-Provost’s Student Leadership Awards. Nominated students demonstrate collaboration, leadership and resourcefulness, have a tremendous passion for Rutgers, and go outside of their normal responsibilities to achieve goals. Additional information on nomination criteria and the nomination form can be found at go.rutgers.edu/student-leader-awards-23. Deadline: March 31
RCSA Executive Board Applications Close
Sunday, April 2
11:59pm
Be a Voice For Commuters. Apply to be part of RCSA’s Executive Board. Available Chair Positions include: Events, Public Relations, Initiatives, and Student Assembly. For more information, contact us at: information.rcsa@gmail.com, DM us on social media @RUCommuter, or visit rcsa.rutgers.edu. The application deadline is March 12th, by 11:59 PM. Apply today!
Leader Corps – Engagement Assistants Applications Due
Saturday, April 15
11:59pm
The Leaders Corps are premier student leaders selected to work with the Student Involvement and Leadership team to carry out its mission to provoke thought, cultivate confidence, and inspire action in the Rutgers community. 23-24 Applications are now open, with deadlines ranging from March 6-27, depending on the position applied for. Don’t wait, apply today!