Winter 2007 UnConference Extracurricular Activities

Events

Wed 11/14: Rutgers OIRT Game Night - The Office of Instructional and Research Technology at Rutgers University is proud to host its second of many Game Nights! Come join us for a fun, casual event focused on using games in education. Interact with faculty, and staff in a social setting to talk about games, education, play Guitar Hero, or just get hotdogs. Light food, and adult beverages provided.

There'll even be demos of a portal game - "Portal - make your way through three-dimensional puzzles using a unique portal-making device" Jason Jason

Time: 3:30pm - until... later
Place: Room 101 Administrative Services Building Annex 1 on Busch Campus. map
RSVP: Not really necessary, but if interested please let Jason Jason know

Attractions

George Street(New Brunswick Downtown). New Brunswick's Rodeo Drive, George Street is the main downtown area of New Brunswick. You will find nice restaurants, coffee shops and few small stores. The train station is also located on this street.

College Ave The heart of Rutgers oldest campus dates back to before the American revolution. If you are bored and want to enjoy a little purposeless walk, College Ave may be a sublime place to go.

The Stress Factory Comedy Club http://www.stressfactory.com/

Brunswick Zone - Carolier (Bowling)   790 US Route1
                                                           NBrunswick,NJ08902-3344
                                                           Phone: 732-719-3326
                                                           Fax: 732-846-2916

Fitness

Rutgers Fitness/Recreation - If you are crazy about sports you can use the facilities at Rutgers Gym (there's one a short walk away on the Cook/Douglass Campus) University Inn guests have gym usage included in their room, participants staying at other hotels can purchase a guest pass ($6). To learn more about facilities, please visit http://recreation.rutgers.edu/

Running/Walking - There are a number of running trails along the Raritan river, including the toe path which follows the canal down as far as Princeton (though if you want to know more about the closer to Princeton parts, you'll have to ask Scott, and not me Jason Jason)

Un-Fun Things (not) to do

Spend evenings in your room hanging out on ##uportal...

A Few recommended Restaurants/Bars