South Middlesex Times

Tens of thousands of people flocked to Rutgers University for the 16th annual Rutgers Day, a celebration of New Jersey's largest university. The event, which took place across multiple campuses, offered a diverse range of activities and entertainment for attendees.

"We are so happy the weather cooperated this year and we were able to return our wonderful Rutgers Day programming to the outdoors so that our visitors could enjoy the full breadth of our 500-plus programs," said Melissa Selesky, senior director of strategic events and programs for Rutgers Communications and Marketing.

Greysdi Melgar, a student at New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School, expressed her excitement about the event, stating, "There are a lot of things here to discover. Everybody’s so happy."

Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway highlighted the significance of Rutgers Day, stating, "Rutgers Day is important because it gives us an opportunity to showcase this amazing university, and all the different things that we do, to the citizens of New Jersey."

Stephanie Goldrosen, a teacher at Bound Brook Middle School, shared her enthusiasm for the event, noting that her students love every aspect of Rutgers Day. She mentioned, "They love it. We have to come."

Azeem Wain, whose family has deep ties to Rutgers, emphasized the university's central role in their lives. He mentioned that Rutgers Day is a must-attend event for them.

"We couldn't have asked for a better Rutgers Day," said Patricia Kastner, associate director of strategic events and programs for R-Comm. "Besides great weather, the energy of the crowd was amazing, and it was inspiring to see so many visitors enjoying themselves and learning about all the incredible things happening at Rutgers."

Overall, Rutgers Day 2024 was a resounding success, with a wide array of activities, performances, and demonstrations that showcased the vibrant and diverse community at Rutgers University.