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
Restaurant |
Address |
Old Man Rafferty's 732.846.6153 |
106 Albany StreetNew Brunswick,NJ08901 |
Bennigan's Restaurant 732.846.8700 |
US Hwy 1 |
Stuff Yer Face 732.247.1727 www.stuffyerface.com |
49 Easton Ave |
Harvest Moon Brewery/Café * *732.249-6666 |
392 George Street |
Nova Terra 732.296.1600 www.t2restaurants.com |
78 Albany Street |
The Frog and The Peach 732.846.3216 www.frogandpeach.com |
29 Dennis Street at Hiram Square |
Tumulty's |
361 George Street |
Marita's Cantina |
1 Penn Plaza |
Thai Noodle |
174 Easton Ave |
The Grease Trucks |
Parking Lot across from Scott Hall on College Avenue |