Celebrate 80 Years of RU-N & International Jazz Day!

A Special Invitation for Rutgers University-Newark Alumni

As a valued member of our alumni family, you are cordially invited to join us in commemorating a milestone event: our 80th Anniversary and International Jazz Day.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of live jazz as we gather to celebrate eighty years of history, academic excellence, and the unifying power of music. The afternoon will feature welcome remarks by President William F. Tate IV and Chancellor Tonya Smith-Jackson.

April 30, 2026
Rutgers–Newark’s 80th Anniversary

Location: Norman Samuels Plaza
Rain Location: The Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102

Festival Kickoff with Jazz Band: 3:30 PM
Commemorative Remarks: 4:30 PM
Second Jazz Set: 5:00 PM

Followed by.…
Evening Reception
Join us for an evening of cocktails and appetizers. Relax, mingle, and wind down the day in style.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Express Newark

RSVP by Monday, April 27th