Robeson Fest | Paul Robeson at Rutgers

The Division of Student Affairs and #IAmRobeson Week hosted the inaugural Robeson Fest on Friday, April 12, 2019, on Voorhees Mall, ahead of the Paul Robeson Plaza dedication ceremony.

Students and community members enjoyed a festive celebration with inflatables, fun games, and prizes all while learning about the incredible legacy of Paul Robeson.

Robeson Fest on Voorhees Mall preceded the dedication ceremonies of the Paul Robeson Plaza

Students wearing black Paul Robeson t-shirts

Bre Rogers (SAS'21), Emily Sailer (RBS'20) and Adriana Noterile (SEBS'22) at Robeson Fest on Voorhees Mall

Students race each other on a bungie ride

Adam Hannavi (SAS'22) and Landon Stimson (SAS'22) race each other on a bungie ride at Robeson Fest on Voorhees Mall

Student poses with the Scarlet Knight at Robeson Fest

Ashni Patel (SAS'21) poses with the Scarlet Knight at Robeson Fest

I Am Robeson signs in foreground with inflatable bounce house in background

#IAMROBESON signs fill Voorhees Mall at Robeson Fest

I Am Robeson signs in front of Willie the Silent status on Voorhees Mall

#IAMROBESON signs in front of Willie the Silent statue on Voorhees Mall at Robeson Fest