6th Annual Involvement and Leadership Week
Thursday, January 26 – Friday, February 3, 2023
Involvement and Leadership Week is the perfect time to think about ways you can be more engaged on campus. Whether you would like to join a student organization, become a Student Center manager, or develop as a campus leader, Involvement and Leadership Week is the best time to learn how you can get involved and make a difference.
Get ready for Involvement and Leadership Week 2023!
It is with great excitement that we invite you to join the Division of Student Affairs’ annual Involvement and Leadership Week 2023! During the week of Thursday, January 26 through Friday, February 3, Student Centers and Activities will be celebrating and highlighting the contributions of our student leaders and more than 500 student organizations.
Our community is composed of students from all walks of life, gifts, and achievements, but what is magnificent is when together they explore their interests, talents, and passions in efforts to impact change, grow, develop, and support one another.
Being involved at the university has many benefits including professional development, leadership experience, and the opportunity to build one’s character and social/professional network. Student Centers and Activities has teamed up with various organizations and partners to plan a week of excitement aimed at celebrating our student leaders and student organizations.
2023 Involvement and Leadership Calendar
“Meet, Greet & Eat” – RUSA Networking Event
Thursday, January 26 – Student Activities Center (SAC) – 7:00pm-8:30pm
Join Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) for an evening of networking, fun, and tons of food! Meet with the members of RUSA, and learn how to get involved in Student Government. *This event is open to all students
RUPA Presents: Break it Down with PASA
Thursday, January 26 – CASC MPR A – 9:00pm-10:30pm
Come join RUPA for Break It Down, a series that features a night of music, fun and learning some dance moves! This month, PASA joins us to teach us the Marinera Dance! *This event is open to all students.
RUPA Presents: Self-Care Day
Friday, January 27 – Livingston Coffeehouse – 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join RUPA as we de-stress and focus on how to practice mindful self-care in your daily life. There will be crafts, relaxing music, giveaways and more! *This event is open to all students.
Fandom Friday with Rutgers Commuter Student Association (RCSA)
Friday, January 27 – Livingston Student Center, Livingston Gathering Lounge – 4:00pm-6:00pm
Get creative by building a cardboard cosplay of your favorite fictional character. All materials will be provided and prizes will be awarded for best costumes.
Engagement Hub Open House
Wednesday, February 1 – Student Activities Center (SAC) – 11:00am -1:00pm
Come by the SAC, Meeting the Engagement Ambassadors and the entire Student Involvement and Leadership team! There will be great eats, a 360 photo booth, amazing giveaways, and cool prizes! *This event is open to all students
Student Organization President’s Dinner
Wednesday, February 1 – College Ave Student Center Multipurpose Room – 5:30pm-7:00pm
Join us for our annual Student Organization Presidents networking event! Dinner will be served; it is an opportunity to engage with other leaders within the community! *For Student Organization Presidents – Must RSVP (Limited Spaces)
Dr. Jewel Plummer S.T.E.A.M Women’s Empowerment Initiatives – Vision Boards and Mocktails
Friday, February 3 – Student Activities Center (SAC) – 5:00pm-6:30pm
Start the academic year with a night of vision board making, mocktails, music, and friends! We provide the vision board making materials, you just bring your 2023 goals and aspirations! *This event is open to all students (Limited Spaces)
Late Knight: ThinkFast!
Friday, February 3 – Busch Student Center – 9:00pm-12:00am
Join us for Late Knight featuring ThinkFast Trivia! Students will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive trivia competition to win cash prizes and more. There will also be free food and giveaways. Late Knight events take place every other Friday in one of the Student Centers – always fun, always free! *This event is open to all students.
*If you attend the above events, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of the following:
- Apple Airpods or Apple Watch
- Backbone Controller
- Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook
- LARQ Self-Cleaning and Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
- Ulta or Sephora Gift Cards
- Walmart or Target Gift Cards
- Uber Eats Gift Cards
Winners will be selected at the Mark Conference. You must be present to win. Learn more about the Mark Conference and purchase tickets here.
Other ways to enjoy Involvement and Leadership Week:
- Tickets for the 11th Annual Mark Conference go on sale on January 26! Join us on Saturday, March 4 for this amazing experience! Tickets and information
- Go to getINVOLVED.rutgers.edu and make sure your profile is up to date. It’s important that you review your profile and set up your notifications and interests! While on the getINVOLVED platform, we encourage you to visit some of the organizations that interest you and make a plan to attend a meeting and/or event. Learn how to use the getINVOLVED Platform by viewing our tutorials.
- If you are a student organization or department, we encourage you make sure your profile is up to date. It would be great to share the story, history, events, and greatness of your organization or department! Be sure to list your contact information, upcoming meetings, and items to help students connect with your organization or department.
- Check out the amazing student organizations and leaders that will be highlighted on our social media throughout the week! Visit and follow our social media – @rutgersuSCA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Stop by each of the Student Centers during the week for cool giveaways at each welcome desk (while supplies last). Student orgs will also be tabling all week in many of the Centers; stop by their tables and learn all about their organizations!
- Interested in being a part of the Student Involvement and Leadership team? Apply for these amazing leadership opportunities.
Follow us on social media to learn about more opportunities to get involved:
Facebook: facebook.com/RutgersuSCA
Twitter: @RutgersuSCA
Instagram: @RutgersuSCA
