Rutgers Homecoming Features Fun, Food, Fireworks, Football

Rutgers Homecoming 2009, a weekend of activities celebrating Rutgers’ traditions and spirit. For a schedule of events on the New Brunswick campuses,click here. For Rutgers-Camden events, click here.

Rutgers University alumni, friends, family, students, staff and community

Friday through Sunday, Oct. 9-11 (see below for highlights) on the New Brunswick campuses; Saturday, Oct. 10, at Rutgers-Camden.

Various locations on and around the campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway

Thousands of Rutgers alumni are expected on the New Brunswick campuses for a weekend of special activities for all ages. Many are open to the public. Highlights include:

•     Homecoming Kickoff Festival and Pep Rally: 3-9 p.m., Friday, Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick. Free and open to the public. Enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere at the park with carnival-style games, prizes, contests, food, live music and fireworks at dusk. New this year will be the Rutgers Homecoming Idol contest.

•     Historical Walking Tour: 10-11 a.m., Saturday, Winants Hall, College Avenue Campus. Free and open to the public. Student Knight Guides will discuss the origins of Rutgers and its architectural points of interest.

•     Scarlet Square Pre-Game Tailgate Party: Saturday, noon-3:30 p.m., Busch Campus, adjacent to stadium: Music, games, Kids’ Zone, food. Free and open to football fans and guests.

•     Rutgers Football vs. Texas Southern: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Rutgers Stadium, Busch Campus, Piscataway (ticket required)

•     Run for RAH (Rutgers Against Hunger) 5K Charity Race: 9 a.m., Sunday, (registration at 8 a.m.) starting at Rutgers Stadium. Fee is $15 donation and one non-perishable food item.