Together with the Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey, students prepare and serve food for families in need. Through the summer First-Year Connection: Volunteerism program, incoming students — both freshmen and transfer — embrace togetherness and philanthropy to build community and provide service. Once the school year starts, the volunteerism continues. The Office of Volunteerism […]
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Volunteerism at Rowan: Food Bank of South Jersey [VIDEO]
Students work together with the Food Bank of South Jersey sorting and organizing food to provide for the food-insecure. Through the summer First-Year Connection: Volunteerism program, incoming students — both freshmen and transfer — embrace togetherness and philanthropy to build community and provide service. Once the school year starts, the volunteerism continues. The Office of […]
First Year Voices: Public Relations Major Rachel Rumsby
Ten toes in. This is the motto of First-Year Connection: Leadership, and how I tried to live during my transition into college. For me, this meant getting as involved as possible to meet a lot of people and get acclimated to campus. The first home I found on campus was First Year Connection: Leadership (FCL). […]
#PROFspective: International Student & Marketing Major Marko Minic
Today, we speak with Marko Minic, a senior Marketing major and Sports Communication and Media minor from Belgrade, Serbia who lives on-campus. Marko will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Marko […]
A Leader in Rowan’s First-Year Connection: Volunteerism Program
Meet Amanda Yannarella, a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Engineering from Burlington Township, NJ (Burlington County). This summer, Amanda became a student leader for this year’s Rowan’s First-Year Connection: Volunteerism Program. Today she will share with us her experience in the program and what she’s learned from being a student leader. Why did you decide to […]
#PROFspective: Rowan After Hours Programming Coordinator Joseph Scafiro
Today we speak with Joseph Scafiro, a senior History major from Cinnaminson, NJ (Burlington County) and programming coordinator for Rowan After Hours (RAH). Joseph will share his #PROFspective with us about what his job entails and why you should get involved each weekend. Name: Joseph Scafiro Major: History Minor: None Year: Senior Where do you […]
Music Industry Students put on “Summer Kick Off” show at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia
At the end of the spring semester, Rowan Music Industry students created their very own touring and booking company and put on one of the last shows at the legendary Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia. The students of Rowan’s Music Industry program must take a “Touring and Concert Promotion” class. In this class, students have the […]
How to Avoid the Freshmen 15
Today we feature advice from Catharine Rybeck, a junior public relations major from Barrington, NJ (Camden County). Catharine shares the lesson she’s learned on how to avoid the dreaded “Freshman 15.” So many students find themselves struggling to stay healthy while living on campus. We hear over and over again, “Watch those Freshman 15!” We […]
Meal Prepping on a College Budget
Junior Brooke Dommenge, from Waldrick, NJ (Bergen County) shares her insight on meal prepping as a college student. Brooke double majors in public relations and communications studies, both within the College of Communication & Creative Arts. Many college students struggle with maintaining a healthy diet while in school. Busy schedules and lack of funds often […]
PROS Learn Best Practices for Orientation at NODA Region VII Conference
Aaron Lee, a junior biochemistry and public relations double major from Williamstown, NJ (Gloucester County) shares his student leadership experience. Absolutely amazing! Those are the only words I can use to describe my experience at the NODA (The Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education) Region VII Conference. Over spring break, eight of […]
Want to Get Fit or Relieve Stress? Check Out Rowan’s Awesome Gyms!
Today we feature insight from Taylor Arbitman, a rising junior advertising major from Philadelphia, who shares her thoughts on staying active on Rowan’s campus.
EMS Chief Shares How Students Benefit From Volunteering
Vernon Howery, chief of Rowan University’s EMS, shares how students benefit from joining his team. Rowan’s EMS handled approximately 800 calls last year and participates in two dozen on-campus events throughout the year — giving student volunteers real-life, practical, hands-on experience that helps them grow as pre-professionals. “The students are the best part of my […]
Paige Ward’s Home Away From Home, Rowan Chi Alpha [VIDEO]
Rowan’s Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship focuses on helping people connect to God and each other. The meetings are where Paige Ward, a junior Spanish major, vocal music and international studies minor from Marlton, NJ (Burlington County) feels most at home. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS Video by: Edris, junior […]
Jasmin Brown’s Home Away From Home: Rowan’s Rec Center [VIDEO]
Jasmin Brown, a senior radio, television, and film major feels most at home on campus at her student worker job with Rowan’s Rec Center. The Roselle Park, NJ (Union County) native rents an apartment just off campus, making her school and work “commute” an easy one. Jasmin assists Rec Center patrons by making sure everyone’s […]
Megan’s Home Away From Home: Volleyball Court [VIDEO]
Meet Megan Jacobi, a junior from Nazareth, PA (Northampton County) who lives off campus. Megan feels most at home with her teammates on the volleyball court in Esby Gym. She is an outside hitter for the Rowan Women’s Volleyball Team, and a co-captain. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Video by: Nicole […]
Krishna’s Home Away From Home: Rowan Fitness Center [VIDEO]
Take a look at where Krishna Mansukhani feels most at home while getting his “sweat on.” Rowan’s Fitness Center has all your work-out needs to stay fit and to get in-shape. Get ready to feel the burn! Krishna is a junior studying health promotion and wellness within the School of Health Professions, and he’s originally […]
How #Rowan17 Winner Sha Vlimpse Used His Prize
Back in 2017, Rowan Alumni Association awarded Sha Vlimpse the #ROWAN17 graduation prize package, which included a hotels.com gift card and a $500 airline voucher. “I plan on using it when the right time presents itself,” Sha had always said. Sha is a rising performer who performs his original music and rap at university venues. […]
Sean’s Home Away From Home: Kappa Delta Pi
Sean Lowry, a senior elementary education major with a dual major in geography from Caldwell, NJ (Essex County), feels most at home within the education honor society at Rowan, Kappa Delta Pi. A transfer student from the County College of Morris, this year Sean is president of Kappa Delta Pi and lives on campus in […]
Miguel’s Home Away From Home: The Whit Newsroom [VIDEO]
Miguel Martinez, a junior journalism major from Pennsauken, NJ (Camden County), shares his feeling of home here at Rowan, in the newsroom of The Whit, where he works as the multimedia editor. Miguel commutes from our Camden campus and is an English language learner. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Video by: […]
Hannah’s Home Away From Home: Rowan Track [VIDEO]
We are so #RowanPROUD to share that senior Hannah Vendetta was named NJAC’s Outstanding Track Athlete of the Year. Congratulations, Hannah! Student athlete Hannah Vendetta (senior public relations & advertising double major from Pitman, NJ) feels most at home when she’s running on the track at Rowan University. Like what you see? Come visit us! […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Katherine Villacis
Meet transfer student Katherine Villacis, a junior civil engineering major from Beverly, NJ (Burlington County) who is a resident assistant here on campus. Katherine recently served as a student panelist on Rowan’s first-generation college student symposium, hosted by Flying First. Could you share a moment you’ve experienced in which you have felt that Rowan is […]
Kerry’s Home Away From Home: Blackbox Theater [VIDEO]
Meet Kerry Jules, senior theatre major and advertising minor from Union, NJ (Union County), directing an original musical conceived by Matthew Vesely, senior theatre and writing arts major from Williamstown, NJ (Gloucester County). Lights went up for the world premier of “Trigger Warning: A Melancholy Musical” on March 7 & 8 at 7:30 pm, and […]
Marcus’s Home Away From Home: Education Praxis Lab [VIDEO]
Marcus King feels most at home around his friends and classmates in the Rowan Praxis Lab in James Hall. Get a sneak peak into the area that’s important to this junior health and physical education major from Willingboro, NJ (Burlington County.) Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Video by: Vanessa Vause, senior […]
Joshua’s Home Away From Home: Wilson Practice Rooms [VIDEO]
An environmental studies freshman from Nutley, NJ (Essex County), Joshua Masucci has continued with his love for playing music and has found a welcoming home away from home within the College of Performing Arts’ Wilson Hall’s practice rooms. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Produced by: Alexander Belli, senior public relations and advertising […]
Don’s Home Away From Home: Studio 1 [VIDEO]
Watch Don DeWitt, junior music industry major and commuter from Monroeville, NJ (Gloucester County) in his home-away-from-home at Rowan, Studio 1 in Wilson Hall. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time […]
Not a Party School (And More Fun!)
Camryn Hadley, a sophomore advertising and public relations double major from Somerset, NJ (Somerset County) shares how her Rowan experience has come full circle, from her first visit as a high school freshman to her role today as a Rowan Prof. I am the youngest of four daughters, so I saw all of my sisters […]
Shane’s Home Away From Home: Soccer Fields [VIDEO]
Take a look at Shane Doherty’s home away from home on Rowan University’s soccer field. Shane is a senior physics major from Delran, NJ (Burlington County.) UPDATE: Congratulations to Shane, who signed with Galway United, to play soccer professionally with the League of Ireland first division. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter […]
20 Minute Radius: Ice Skating in Philly
Thanks to Rowan After Hours (RAH) providing students with a free shuttle bus to and from Philly (almost) every Friday, I spent my night attempting to learn to ice skate. At the Rothman Institute Ice Rink, located at Dilworth Park in Philly, it only costs $10 to rent skates and $5 for admission into the rink. […]
Nate’s Home Away From Home: Rowan TV Studio [VIDEO]
Get a sneak peek into the Rowan TV Studio where Nate Aquino of Turnersville, NJ (Gloucester County) feels most at home! Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your upcoming campus tour … we […]
Prof Style: Quinton Palms
“My style? Versatile.” Quinton Palms, a junior business management major from South Plainfield, N.J. (Middlesex County). Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your upcoming campus tour … we may just email you that […]
20 Minute Radius: Exit 4 Escape Room
If you find yourself overwhelmingly bored during the week or weekdays, I suggest scoping out fun experiences near campus. This past week, my friends and I challenged our knowledge to see if we were able to escape the Upside Down room at Exit 4 Escape Room, right on Rowan Blvd. All of us are extreme […]
Riccardo’s Home Away From Home: Skatepark [VIDEO]
Take a look at Riccardo Savarese’s (Pittsgrove, NJ – Salem County) home away from home at the skatepark. VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your upcoming campus tour … we may just email you that we’re going to surprise you […]
20 Minute Radius: Philadelphia’s Magic Garden
One of my favorite parts about Rowan is it’s proximity to Philadelphia. If you picture committing yourself to a school in South Jersey is the same as living in an area of desolate land, like I did, then you’re slightly right … but you won’t be trapped in your dorm with nowhere to go. Philly […]
Dominique’s Home Away From Home: Playa Bowls [VIDEO]
Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your upcoming campus tour … we may just email you that we’re going to surprise you while you’re visiting! Created by: Vanessa Vause, senior public relations and […]
Rowan Inspires Me To Inspire Others
Scott Timko, Rowan University alum, gives his insight on how his college experience inspired him to start inspiring others. VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your upcoming campus tour … we may just email you that we’re going to surprise […]
Something Fun for Everyone at the Student Organization Fair at Rowan University
Student Government Association (SGA) hosts its annual welcome-back-to-school organization fair in early September in the center of campus, behind the Student Center. With over 200 student clubs, intramural sports and club sports on campus, this is always an afternoon of excitement for students of all years and majors. We suggest expanding your horizons and remembering […]
College Senior Gives Advice to High School Seniors
Graduating senior Scott Timko, a long-time resident assistant (RA) in freshman dorm Mullica Hall gives advice to incoming freshmen. Listen to what this Hillsborough, NJ (Somerset County) native has to say about how to get the most out of your Rowan student experience. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT […]
20 Minute Radius: Through Blueberry Hill Trail
The smell of pine and crisp air, the sound of bustling trees flowing with the wind, and the warming sun-rays accompanied my friend and I during our visit to one of South Jersey’s top hiking trails. You don’t need to be an avid hiker or a fitness nut to enjoy nature’s beauty – just step outside and […]
#DearRowan: a storytelling event
Nationally recognized Dear World, a portrait and storytelling organization, came to Rowan. Featured on USA Today, NBC, CNN, and Buzzfeed, Dear World focuses on uniqueness and individualization. The event was split into two different parts. The first was an informational session that provoked students to think about the story they’d like to tell. Each participant was […]
Inside Look at Campbell Library: Beyond the Books
Like most students, I often find myself facing the challenge of killing time in between classes. As a commuter, I lack the luxury of trekking back to my dorm and squeezing in the next episode of Stranger Things. I discovered the wonders of Campbell Library and since then I habitually find myself there every day. […]
Student Leadership: New Fraternity Alpha Phi Delta
Last semester I had the honor of starting a Greek organization on campus, a reactivated colony of Alpha Phi Delta. Over the course of the semester, our tight-knit group went from friends to brothers. As a sophomore, I have the opportunity to take on leadership opportunities within the organization. This semester I am pledgemaster, meaning […]
Rowan SOM’s Ashley E. Sam Wins National DO Award
We are excited to share that Ashley E. Sam, a fourth-year osteopathic medical student at Rowan’s School of Osteopathic Medicine has been named the AACOM 2018 National Student DO of the Year! Each year, this prestigious award is presented to one osteopathic medical student nationwide who demonstrates superior leadership capabilities, robust research experience, and a […]
Life as a New Sorority Member
College Greek life is seen differently by everyone. I certainly did not think it was for me and I said I would never join a sorority. Well, that was fall semester and I am now a new member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. I absolutely love it and now I can’t imagine what my life […]
Register Now! Day of Service Honoring MLK
Remember Martin Luther King’s influence on our country by registering to participate in Rowan’s MLK Day of Service on Monday. The event takes place 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Hawthorn. Volunteers will make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, gather white tube socks and make placements to donate to emergency food provider Cathedral Kitchen in Camden. […]
Finding Your Family through Rugby
College is a weird place. Or maybe it’s the transition that’s weird. As a freshman you go from living at home with you parents to living on your own in a dorm. You’re used to a set schedule with friends in all of your classes to choosing to have no class until 2 p.m. and […]
Rowan Campus Newspaper on Deadline [VIDEO]
Steal a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes production of the campus newspaper, The Whit. Learn more about what Rowan University journalists do to meet their weekly deadline. Like what you see? Register for a tour or an open house. Video production and editing by: Alexander Belli Dual major, public relations and advertising
Top 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before College
1. Know that it’s not like high school You’re now responsible for the coursework, and it’s easy to delay assignments in favor of more fun opportunities. In high school, everything was set at a certain schedule. When you get to college, your life is already consumed by other responsibilities, and now, classes which could be […]
#RowanPROUD Philanthropy at the Beach
At approximately 6:50 a.m. on a Saturday morning this fall, 85 students started lining up at the front patio outside the Student Center. What were they here for? A queue for breakfast? Concert tickets? The new iPhone? Nope. They were here to sign in for Beach Sweep 2017, a statewide initiative led by Clean Ocean […]
Inside the New Fitness Center
As somebody who appreciates fitness and loves hitting the gym, I was especially excited when I heard the news of Rowan’s brand new fitness facility. I couldn’t wait to check it out! It is conveniently located on Victoria Street, on the other side of campus from the Rec Center, making it the perfect place for […]
Where RU Going? [Infographic]
Even the busiest students have some downtime. There’s lots to do on campus, from Rowan After Hours (RAH) events to classes at the Rec, but sometimes you just need a change of scenery. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a quick afternoon trip or a weekend getaway, you’re bound to find something to do […]
Room to Let Loose at the Ballroom Dance Club
After a long day of classes and activities, I usually find myself stressed out and exhausted with no outlet to let loose. It seems like my mind is always racing with thoughts of homework, things to do and places to be, a black hole of obligations that is almost impossible to forget. But after attending […]
Rowan Lab Theatre Takes the Stage
Over the past few weeks, Lab Theatre e-Board (executive board) members have built up their name and reputation through social media with their Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat @RowanLabTheatre. I personally have received follows from all accounts, so great job with the publicity, team! Rowan Lab Theatre, a student-run, student government club, serves as a student-elected, […]
20 Minute Radius: The Deptford Mall
Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf said it best: “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness clearly didn’t know where to shop.” I’m admittedly a bit of a shopaholic. My study breaks consist of online shopping and searching Pinterest for outfit ideas. I’m the Director of T-Shirt Design for my sorority, Alpha Sigma Tau, in part because of […]
Rise and Ride: A Morning Cycling Sesh With Beth
Want a way to set your day up for success? Improve your overall physical and mental health? Fit in exercise into your busy schedule? Cycling instructor Beth invites you to join her in her Rise and Ride, a 7:00 a.m. cycling class for go-getters looking to start their day off on a positive foot. Beth […]
20 Minute Radius: Down the River We Go
Being active and energetic is an important aspect to living life, and what better way to enjoy life than going kayaking. Here at Rowan University in South Jersey you have several choices for your day excursion including: Al & Sam’s Canoe Boat & Kayak (Newfield, Gloucester County, NJ), Pinelands Adventures (Shamong, Burlington County, NJ), and […]
20 Minute Radius: Lets Go Union!
With Philadelphia just 20 minutes from Rowan University, we have easy access to amazing sports complexes. This includes being able to go see the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, Union, and some others. And I fortunately had the chance to attended a Union game, Philadelphia’s professional soccer team, with my dad and best friend. The Excitement of […]
20 Minute Radius: It’s Always Fun in Philadelphia
They say that variety is the spice of life, and although there’s plenty to do on Rowan’s campus it never hurts to get a change of scenery in. Fortunately, in addition to having the option of enjoying a vibrant local scene, Rowan students also have the luxury of being close to Philadelphia. I commute to Rowan […]
Ask the PROS: 10 Best Aspects of Rowan [VIDEO]
Find out why Rowan Peer Referral and Orientation Staff (PROS) are #RowanPROUD! Video by: Mitch Weiman Senior advertising major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Not “Just Rowan” After All Finding Myself at Rowan What I Wish I Knew: On Campus Living [Video]
Weightlifters Virtue: The Rec Center
Weightlifting is a lifestyle for me. I find the gym to be a sacred place; an escape from reality, a place where I can concentrate on pushing myself physically. Nothing feels better than to walk outside of the Rec Center with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment, but this feeling doesn’t come easy. I drag […]
Finding My Corner at Rowan with Avant
Once a week students meet to read page after page of writings, looking for the best pieces to publish in Rowan’s undergraduate literary magazine, Avant. The tradition started in the 60s with Avant’s founding. The magazine is made by undergraduate students from cover to cover. Every piece is a work of poetry, fiction, or creative […]
Realities of Being a Student Athlete
I was a three sport athlete all throughout high school, so I knew sports was bound to follow me into my college career. I decided to limit myself to just one sport entering my freshman year because I didn’t want to be overwhelmed with school work and practices. By choosing to stick solely to field […]
Finding Myself at Rowan
I came into Rowan University 2 years ago not knowing where I fit into this large school with over 300 different organizations, but my summer orientation leader helped me out a lot with finding my place. His name is Vinny, and he helped make my first experiences at the school fun and entertaining during my overnight […]
Travels with Rowan Athletics
Getting out there and seeing the world is no easy task, especially for those running from class to practice day in and day out. However, we are lucky enough to go to a school where being on a team is the equivalent to opening the door an immense number of opportunities. I definitely did not imagine I […]
Dragons in the Student Center: A Night at Rowan After Hours
You might think the Chamberlain Student Center would be empty on weekend nights, but think again! It’s packed Thursday through Saturday evenings because students are going to Rowan After Hours, known as RAH. Through the Office of Student Activities, RAH puts on events and activities in the Student Center every weekend. In the past there has been Disney themed dinners, a […]
20 Minute Radius:
A Nearby Park Adventure!
My best friend and I often enjoy going on little adventures off campus during the sunny, final days of the semester as a way to take a break from our busy schedules. We recently visited Washington Lake Park in Washington Township, Gloucester County, a municipal park only 15 minutes away that we discovered last year. For our off-campus […]
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship,
A Haven for Believers
For some, Easter and Christmas are the only times during the year they remember Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for our sins, but Rowan’s Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship remembers all year long and praises the caring God who gave it all. Chi Alpha is a home for students who want to build relationships with God and with other Rowan […]
Green Dot: The Change That Starts with You
“If you see something, say something.” While this slogan was not created for the Green Dot program, it emphasizes the core idea behind it. Green Dot is a bystander intervention training program aimed to reduce power-based personal violence on Rowan campus. In 2014, a CDC funded study found a 50% reduction in sexual violence perpetration in […]
Making Friends Doesn’t Have to be Ruff
Allow me to introduce Chill N Chat, a group hosted by the Wellness Center and run by two driven juniors: Chanel Brown, a double major in Radio, TV, Film and Communication Studies from Willingboro, Burlington County, and Mahaa Ahmed, a double major in Biological Sciences and Philosophy & Religion Study, from Sicklerville, Camden County. Now, […]
An Accepting Home for LGBTQ+ Rowan Students
As society finally becomes more accepting and mindful of those who identify as LGBTQ+, Rowan is doing a fantastic job of making our campus open and welcoming to students of all different identities. Recent building plans and additions as well as more student organizations all contribute to the network of support that students can expect […]
Rare Opportunity for Student to Light Up the Stage
Inside Tohill Theater, it is nearly pitch black except for the glow of two computer screens. Behind the screens sit a team of magicians, creating a story on stage – not with acting, but with light. Onstage is the classic horror story of Carrie, made famous by the 1970’s film featuring a bloody prom, and […]
Esteemed Actor Joins Cast, Teaches Students
Feature photo courtesy of David Cimetta Philadelphia’s own professional actor Brian Anthony Wilson joins Rowan theatre students to perform the audacious role of Titus in Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus. The 6′ 3” thespian is most known for his work in Creed (2015), Limitless (2011), and as his character Vernon Holley in the HBO series “The Wire.” This is […]
A Non-Traditional Student Shares:
8 Things My Parents Were Right About
Spoiler Alert: They knew EVERYTHING. A few-years-of-angst ago I agreed with that as much as I did the idea that the world was flat. It took a few years and a lot of mistakes. As a late bloomer who started college at age 20, today at 23 I can now confirm that my parents (almost) always knew […]
Rowan Prof Sweethearts Share Tales of Love, Lifelong Friendships
Rowan alumni Bernard (‘94) and Julie Creache (nee Santoloci, ‘97) are the type of couple that will remind you of the various definitions of love this Valentine’s Day. Besides the usual love that is shared between swooning couples each Valentine’s season, Bernard and Julie beam with the love of friendship as well, both for their lifelong […]
The Puterbaughs, Rowan Prof Sweethearts
Amongst the millions of connections Rowan has helped students make, the heartwarming story of now-married alumni, Jessica (’03) and Jeff (’02) Puterbaugh, is one we get to share with you today. Jeff and Jessica (then Jessica Levinson) first met when her and her group of friends hung out one night at Jeff’s fraternity house. While Jessica […]
Rowan Art Galleries Offer Inspiring Study Breaks
With a tightly packed schedule and seemingly endless responsibilities as a college student, it can be easy to get caught up in the rush of academics and become consumed by stress. We sometimes become so focused on our work and our future that we neglect to take care of ourselves in the present, trading interesting […]
9 Things to Know About Rowan’s International Center
Dr. Li Yang, the Director of the International Center and the Intensive English Language Program, and Katelyn Sullivan, the administrative assistant, share with us 9 things we need to know about the International Center here at Rowan. 1. Rowan hosts 170 international students The International Center assures that our international students have a smooth transition coming from abroad […]
“Be With Each Other, For Each Other” at Dining for Diversity
Dining for Diversity welcomes students to their biweekly meetings to explore diversity and multiculturalism through the discussion of current local and national events. Sit down with students in an open environment and discuss issues that will impact students, and don’t forget to snack too! So what exactly will you talk about? Political events, historic events, […]
Rowan Students Meet Harry Connick Jr. in NYC
To meet a celebrity and be a part of a daytime talk show can be a dream come true. On Wednesday January 25, 2017, this dream was realized for me and some other excited Rowan students who attended a free field trip, sponsored by the College of Communication & Creative Arts, to New York City […]
Education Honor Society Hosts Pajama Party
Over 75 education majors in Kappa Delta Pi, the education honor society, transformed the College of Education’s James Hall into a winter wonderland to welcome dozens of excited children to their annual pajama party, held on Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. As each child walked into the “December Around the World” themed […]
Boro in Lights Draws 700 Students
Tables, tents, and twinkling lights lined Rowan Boulevard on a magical December evening as guests gathered to celebrate their joy for the season at Glassboro’s annual Tree Lighting, Boro in Lights. The Rowan After Hours event included live performances, ice sculpture demonstrations, and a Toys for Tots canned food drive. Each table along the boulevard had […]
5 Ways Your Major Can Give Back This Season
It’s that time of year again. When my phone rings with calls from what feels like 100 family members, asking what I want for Christmas. And this year, I have a very different answer. I am so appreciative of the things, material and not, that I have. A wonderful family, an awesome internship, and the […]
Dominating the Stage at 3 Feet Tall
Don’t let her size fool you; Mackenzie Trush is a force to be reckoned with. A sophomore at Rowan University originally from Franklinville, Gloucester County, Mackenzie Trush is making history on Tohill Stage as the first little person to star in a mainstage show. Standing at 36 inches tall, she was born with one of […]
Where and How RU Students Study
You know it’s time for finals when you see Rowan students spending hours in the library, waiting in long lines for coffee and filling up computer labs, making sure to use every last dime of their printing dollars. While anyone can notice this mad dash, what they might not know is that every Rowan student […]
Thanksgiving “Adopt A Family”
If you think donating just one can of food to Rowan’s Thanksgiving “Adopt a Family Service” didn’t go a long way, well, we’ve got news for you. This year, the Rowan community donated enough food to help assist 156 families, breaking last year’s record of 120 families! Giving back must be our middle name. Every […]
6 Reasons to Study Abroad
Senior Vivian Wang talk to us about her study abroad experience Many Rowan students contemplate studying abroad for a semester, but are often too nervous to actually go through with it. Learning a new language, immersing yourself in a different culture and making new friends can seem intimidating. But as intimidating as it sounds, the experience […]
The “College Experience” as a Commuter
Getting the Rowan “college experience” as a commuter isn’t as difficult as stereotypes from years ago suggest. There is no need to worry, our commuters are just as much a part of this campus as anyone else! Just because you don’t live in Chestnut, Holly Pointe or Townhouses, doesn’t mean you can’t show up, have […]
Theorizing at Rowan: “America: The Miscegenation Nation” by J. T. Mills
Theorizing at Rowan is a series of lectures covering a broad range of topics about philosophy, religion studies and other related disciplines. All the events are free and open to the public aiming to promote academic exchange within the Rowan University community and scholars throughout the region. You can find the full list of Theorizing […]
Theatre Life:
Coffins, Gravestones, and Vampires, Oh My!
Get with the spooky spirit of Halloween with “Dracula” the play! With help from directors Elisabeth Hostetter and Tom Fusco, Rowan students take on “Dracula” a theatre production telling the tale of the dramatic vampire adventure. This fast-paced adaptation is one of the most extensive and dynamic performances tackled by students on campus. The stage […]
Perfect Pitch:
Agencies Share Success Stories
Four guest speakers, over 60 students, free food and admission — what else do you need to spend a quality evening outside your classroom? On October 24, 2016, the Philly Ad Club together with the Rowan Ad Club hosted their 3rd annual Perfect Pitch at Rowan University’s Shpeen Hall for students to prepare for careers in […]
Block Party Draws Big Crowd with Multicultural Munchies
Homecoming weekend couldn’t officially start without the annual Homecoming Block Party. Friday, Oct. 7, Hollybush Mansion’s front lawn was transformed into a massive celebration of school and national pride with the 2016 theme, PROFlympics. Complete with food trucks, inflatables, and giveaways, this year’s homecoming catered to students and families alike. Upon entering, students were met […]
