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National Engineers Week: Cardboard Canoe Races

Date & Time

Thursday, February 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Category

Community

two women racing in a cardboard canoe

Students compete to build and navigate vessels of cardboard, duct tape, and garbage bags across the Olympic-sized  Sony Werblin pool! Awards will be given to the fastest team, the team with the most spectacular sink, and the most creative costumes. Spectators are encouraged to come and cheer on teams!

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 
Team Check-In: 6 p.m.
Teams Build Cardboard Canoes: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Doors Open for Spectators: 7:30 p.m. 
Races begin: 8 p.m.
LocationSonny Werblin Recreation Center

Register HERE to participate in the race with a team of 2 people. Space is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sign up HERE to volunteer for the Cardboard Canoe Races.

For more information, please email eweek.rutgers@gmail.com.

Sponsored by Emerson

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