Homecoming
RAAA Homecoming/
Reunion Week
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 Friday, October 6th and then our big anniversary celebration of the 20th Annual RAAA Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday, October 7th.
The two most significant RAAA events for Homecoming Weekend itself is the reception/social mixer event on Friday evening 10/13 and, on Saturday 10/14 we have the community tailgate held on the Livingston Campus.
**** FOR TAILGATE LAYOUT –> RAAA Community Tailgate *****
Hall of Fame Weekend
6 pm, Friday, October 6th, 2023 – 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: CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE NETWORKING EVENT
For more details –> Fall 2023 Networking Events
5 pm, Saturday, October 7th, 2023 – 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.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE HALL OF FAME
Homecoming Weekend
Homecoming Weekend Reception
6 pm, Friday, October 13, 2023 – Zimmerli Art Museum
This year we will kickoff the weekend with a gathering at the Zimmerli Art Museum to connect and celebrate the accomplishments of our fellow Scarlet Knights. Enjoy a tour of the exciting new exhibition by Rutgers alum Alonzo Adams then enjoy hors d’oeuvres with a wide cross-section of our community!
We will also highlight the 50th anniversary of the West Indian Student Organization and several other alumni who were student group founders during the evening.
- There is a “Caribbean Night” party at local venue Perle where participants from the RAAA Alumni Reception are invited to continue the weekend kickoff.
Special Focus:
- Celebrating the 50th anniversary year of the West Indian Student Organization (WISO)
- Celebrating the 50th anniversary year of Tau Zeta Chapter, Omega Psi Phi
- Celebrating the 45th anniversary year of Lambda Sigma Upsilon
- Celebrating the 35th anniversary year of Omega Phi Chi
Special Meet-Ups: (Alumni of the following student organizations are already committed to coming out as a block)
- 100 Black of RU & Black Men’s Collective
- Black Women’s Association for Black Unity (BWABU)
- Minority Educational Task (M.E.E.T.)
- Verbal Mayhem
- West Indian Student Organization (WISO)
THE RECEPTION IS OPEN TO ALL RUTGERS COMMUNITY MEMBERS. TO RSVP CLICK THIS LINK.
Free visitor parking is available by pre-registration at go.rutgers.edu/zamparking1013
Homecoming Weekend Tailgates
Saturday, October 14, 2023
- 8 am –11 am Game Day tailgates/Block R party at the SHI Stadium
- Rutgers’ annual Homecoming and Family game is scheduled for October 14 at noon when the Scarlet Knights host Michigan State 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!
Alumni Homecoming Weekend Brunch
12 pm, Sunday, October 15, 2023 – Delta’s Restaurant
Who doesn’t love a great brunch? To wrap up the exciting weekend, alumni are welcomed to meet up as we head into New Brunswick on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 12 pm to 4 pm at Delta’s Restaurant. You can either check out their buffet menu with your fellow alumni and our Homecoming Committee members or participate in the midday dance party at the bar (there is a fee to enter the dance party). This is a meet-up event where everyone is responsible for their own expenses.
To reserve a table at Delta’s: (732) 249-1551.
For questions or more information, please contact Moneta-Kai via: homecoming.rutgers@gmail.com