Rutgers Day, Huge Success!

Rutgers Day was a huge success. This was possible because of the hard work that everyone involved in the project did in Second Life and Real Life. Additionally, a community of encouragement, and support is needed recognize the value of good works. The Rutgers Community, the New Jersey communty, and the Second Life community did that. For all the hard work a giant personal heartfelt thank you to all of you!

To add some perspective to the success, here is a sampling of the public recognition we received:

Star Ledger: Rutgers Day draws thousands, gives glimpses into the future and past

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/04/rutgers_day_draws_thousands_gi.html

The hundreds of programs, exhibits, performances and food outlets that drew 75,000 people to Rutgers Day on campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway today were meant to be seen, heard, touched and tasted, but one of the most popular demonstrations for the university’s popular day of show and tell was a virtual, futuristic experience.

A three-dimensional rendering of the future Livingston Campus in Piscataway offered visitors a virtual glimpse of the projected new buildings and grounds through the eyes of an avatar that flies to the different locations. The interactive program is part of Second Life, the largest user-created 3-D world community on the Internet.

"It’s definitely cool to see it all put together," said Joe Catalano, a senior Finance major at Rutgers. "It’s so modern looking. Now I want to see it in person."

The Daily Targum: Rutgers Day brings in thousands to campus-wide event

http://www.dailytargum.com/news/rutgers-day-brings-in-thousands-to-campus-wide-event-1.2240992

The day drew about 75,000 people into the more than 100 programs that looked into the University’s past, present and future. The program was free and open to the public. While only in its second year, this year’s Rutgers Day was differed from last year. Not only did it include Livingston campus, which was closed down for Rutgers Day last year due to construction, but it also gave visitors a sneak peek at the University’s future plans for the campus.

TEN Arquitectos design for Rutgers Business School prototyped in Second Life and OpenSim (machinima)
http://archvirtual.com/?p=2555

Rutgers Day: Visit a Virtual Rutgers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g9R7hLkbRo

Every year we have topped what was done the year before. I'm looking forward to doing that again next year. In the mean time we have generated the opportunity to reach more amazing heights.

Thank You All!

--Rick Anderson (Rk Jinn)