NJ Transit - Students Ride Free Week
Starting yesterday the 15th and until Sunday the 21st. Students ride free on NJ Transit.
All you need is your student ID and a Free Ride Coupon!
Rutgers oldest alumnus Walter Seward dies at 111
Walter Seward was a celebrity on campus and at Rutgers events. He was the oldest living alumnus and Rutgers’ biggest fan! He’s also the third oldest living person in US. Shoot he’s even in wikipedia.
According to Gerontology Research Group’s records, Seward was the world’s 30th-oldest person. Most who live to be that old are women. The current record-holder is an Indiana woman, Edna Parker, who is 115!
Through all the decades, he was an avid booster of Rutgers and its football team, attending all but six homecoming celebrations since his graduation in 1917. He was recently featured on the backcover of the Rutgers magazine that came out just last week.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kirkpatrick Chapel on the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick. A viewing is scheduled for Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Preston Funeral Home on South Orange Avenue in West Orange.
Rutgers Gardens hosting Garden Gala
September 13, 2008 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
When: Saturday, Sept 13; 5-9pm
Where:Rutgers Gardens’ Log Cabin; 112 Ryders Lane
Cost: $75
The second annual Garden Gala will raise funds to support garden operations and expansion, including education displays and activities for college students, educational opportunities for K-12 groups and new displays to promote environmental responsibility.
In addition to the sale of tickets, fundraising will include a silent auction and raffle tickets. Ticket sales will be on a first come, first serve basis and will cost $75. Seating is limited to 250 guests.
Visit rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu/2007GardenGala.htm for more information.
Rutgers Student killed by car
It’s only been two days of classes at Rutgers and the campus has already been struck with tragedy. 18-year-old, Nicholas Bielik, of Connecticut was struck and killed by a car while crossing Easton Avenue between Hamilton and Mine streets a little past midnight. Police say he was struck by a 1993 Nissan Altima. Bielik, a sophomore, was pronounced dead at 1:52 a.m. at nearby Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick.
The driver was not a Rutgers student. The 21-year old volunteered a blood sample - No charges have been filed, and the accident is still being investigated.
Rutgers Football: vs. Fresno State
September 1, 20086:30 am
Update 9/1:
Rutgers loses to Fresno:
After a scoreless first half, Fresno State outscored Rutgers 24-7 to defeat the Scarlet Knights Monday afternoon at Rutgers Stadium. Junior RB Kordell Young rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown to lead the Scalet Knights.
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Date: September 1
Time: 4:30
Home Game opener
Shown on ESPN
