Event News

March Madness

Just like our students, RBS Staff member Matt Peyrek (Coordinator of Student Experience & Engagement, RBS Dean’s Office) spent spring break travelling. First volunteering at the State Leadership Conference for high school students from all over New Jersey in the club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) held in Atlantic City, NJ and later in Dayton, OH to watch Rutgers Men’s Basketball in person.

An avid fan of Rutgers athletics since his time as a student, Matt travelled with his dad to Dayton, Ohio to catch the Men’s Basketball Team’s “First Four” game of March Madness. This was the team’s second consecutive appearance in the National Tournament and the first time they appeared consecutively since the 1970s. Unsurprisingly, Matt attended last year’s game in Indianapolis, IN, too. It was the team’s first appearance in the national tournament in 30 years.

Flying into Columbus and then driving through Ohio, the day started off great. Sunny and 75, they attended the Rutgers Alumni Association’s Pre-Game party at a local tavern, where appetizers were served and surprise appearances were made by the Rutgers Dance Team, Cheerleading Squad, and Sir Henry, the Scarlet Knight, for a room filled with excited Rutgers fans from across the country. All there for a single purpose: to cheer the basketball team to victory! RIOT Squad (student section athletic fans) President and RBS senior, Ryan O’Connor (SCM), along with Business Admin Minor, Parth Patel, and other Rutgers’ students were also at the game.

In what some analysts predicted would be the “greatest basketball game this March,” the night ended in an action-packed and as-close-as-they-come game versus the University of Notre Dame. It was a back-andforth thriller that ended only after 2 overtime periods shortly after midnight. Despite Rutgers star player, Ron Harper Jr., scoring with only 23 seconds left, tying the game again at 87-87, it was the luck of the Irish that prevailed. Sadly, Notre Dame ultimately won the game 89-87 as their player, Paul Atkinson Jr., tipped a missed shot back into the net with less than 2 seconds to go and essentially ending the game.

Ironically, and perhaps even comically, Notre Dame won in a second overtime period ending 12:02 am on March 17th… a happy start to Saint Patrick’s Day for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Scarlet Knights, not so much.

But, as usual, it was a wonderful bonding experience for Matt Peyrek and his father, Tom, who is also a Rutgers alum. Both are already looking forward to Rutgers Men’s Basketball’s shot at March Madness 2023. And you know Matt will keep us all posted.

April Open House

RBS held an Undergraduate Admissions Open House for Admitted Students on Saturday, April 9, at 100 Rock. Well over 1,000 prospective students and their families came to campus to learn about Rutgers Business School and our programs.

After two years, it was wonderful to have an in-person event with our future students. Everyone, from current students, newly admitted students, parents, faculty and staff members, were all very happy to meet President Holloway. Our current students served as panelists in room 1095 and shared their learning, campus activities, and internship experiences. In addition, the day included two information sessions, faculty mock lectures, building tours, student advisement sessions, and an RBS student involvement fair.

Our staff members ordered 1,000 cupcakes, but it was not enough for the large, happy crowd. Next year, we will order 3,000!

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