Homecoming
RAAA Hall of Fame Weekend & Homecoming Weekend
Our goal is to unify our alumni supporters from all decades, from every college, school, Greek-letter organization, current students, and other constituent groups. Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance (RAAA), Inc. consistently brings alumni together to socialize, network, and link the accomplishments of the past with the current generation as we look to a future of excellence. We encourage alumni, friends, family, and supporters to return to campus to celebrate with us.
Look out for our Hall of Fame weekend with a special Networking and Leadership Mixer Event on Saturday, October 5th, and then our celebration afterward at the 21st Annual RA Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday, October 5th.
The two most significant RAAA events for Homecoming Weekend is the meet-up/social mixer event on Friday evening 10/18 and, on Saturday 10/19 we have the SHI Stadium morning tailgate and then our huge community tailgate held on the Livingston Campus.
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Hall of Fame Weekend
6 pm, Friday, October 5th, 2024 – Networking and Leadership Mixer Event
You are cordially invited to a multigenerational and multitrack mixer event that brings together alumni of excellence from across the Rutgers generations to network and inspire each other as well as to offer mentorship and leadership development examples to current students.
Each alumni participant has been asked to provide insight about a pivotal moment in their career life that they look back upon to inspire them now. They will also speak frankly on what they wished they knew what to prepare for while still at Rutgers.
Students will be able to ask: “How do I get to wher you are now?”
OPEN TO ALL RUTGERS COMMUNITY MEMBERS:
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5 pm, Saturday, October 5th, 2024 – 20th Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony
You are cordially invited to attend the 20th Annual RAAA Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday, October 7th at Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This year’s theme is “Honoring 20 Years of Excellence: Reminisce, Reflect, Reimagine.”
We gather as a community to celebrate the achievements of our fellow alums who have made significant contributions to the community and their respective fields. Our signature event also serves as a fundraiser for various undergraduate and graduate scholarships.
Homecoming Weekend
Homecoming Weekend Reception
6 pm, Friday, October 13, 2023 – Paul Robeson Cultural Center
Special Focus:
- We will recognize the anniversary of several student organizations, including the Xi Nu chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternty, Inc., and Rutgers Union Estudiantil Puertorriqueña.
Special Meet-Ups: (Alumni of the following student organizations are already committed to coming out as a block)
THE RECEPTION IS OPEN TO ALL RUTGERS COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
Free visitor parking is available by pre-registration at go.rutgers.edu/zamparking1013
Homecoming Weekend Tailgates
Saturday, October 19, 2024
- 8 am –11 am Game Day tailgates/Block R party at the SHI Stadium
- Rutgers’ annual Homecoming and Family game is scheduled for October 19 at noon when the Scarlet Knights host Michigan State at SHI Stadium.
- Paul Robeson Mural Unveiling at SHI Stadium
- 11 am – 6 pm RAAA Livingston Yellow Lot Community Tailgate
The Livingston Yellow Lot Community Tailgate is now so much more than a get-together for a homecoming football game. This is the pre-eminent reunion experience you anticipate all year! RAAA invites you to reconnect this October and let’s celebrate who we are — the beloved Rutgers University community and revel in the spirit of being Scarlet Knights!
Take a stroll down memory lane by visiting the tailgate tents of our participating organizations as our DJ plays music! Not sure what to wear? Anything celebrating Rutgers!ñ