This story is a part of Rowan’s centennial series to celebrate 100 years of Rowan University. This perspective is shared by Rowan Blog contributor Jordyn Dauter, a junior from Quakertown, PA, double majoring in elementary education and dance. Rowan Becomes Home Hot Spots on Campus On-Campus Opportunities The opportunity to create your own club on […]
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#PROFspective: First-Year Student Talks Exploratory Studies & Accepted Students Day
Meet Kayla Muniz, an exploratory studies (undeclared) major, and member of the Women’s Rugby Team. Kayla just completed her first year and is from Galloway, NJ (Atlantic County.) What is Exploratory Studies? “Exploratory studies means that you do not have a set major; you’re exploring what you want to do. You have the opportunity to […]
Impact of Dance Extensions on Student Dancers
This semester Rowan University’s Contemporary Dance Company Dance Extensions put on its first ever Dance Extensions Showcase. Dance Extensions is a student-run dance organization on campus that is working to “promote dance as art.” This performance was held at Pfleeger Concert Hall, near the new Wilson Hall Dance Studios, and featured 14 student-choreographed works. The […]
#PROFspective: A Closer Look at Music Education and Jazz with Jovan Rivera
Today, we are hearing from Jovan Rivera, a junior Music Education and Jazz Performance major and transfer student from Trenton, NJ (Mercer County). Could you share a few on-campus activities, clubs, sports, or events that you’ve attended so far? What was your favorite, and why? I am a part of the Photography Club, Esports Club, […]
International Student, Violinist, Shares: Why Rowan [VIDEO]
Juan Yanez, an international junior from Venezuela, shares his experience as a violinist in the music performance program. He thanks his professor Jiannan Cheng for connecting him to the resources to guide him through the process of becoming a Rowan University student. Video by:Quintin Stinney, sophomore radio/TV/film major
#PROFspective: Music Education Major Austin Kurbansade
Today we feature Austin Kurbansade, a sophomore Vocal Music Education major from Roxbury Township, NJ (Morris County). He is an on-campus resident and is involved in the National Association of Music Education, American Choral Directors Association and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. He tells us today about his student experience and how connected he has felt at Rowan. […]
Three Things I Love About My Major
Hi! My name is Bianca Torres. I’m from Morris County, NJ (North Jersey). I am a junior Music Industry major with a minor in Marketing here at Rowan University and I love my major! Back in high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do in the future or where I wanted to […]
PROF Pets: Zazu
Meet Zazu! Name: Zazu Breed: Golden Retriever Age: 1 year old Likes: rolling in dirt and mud, being pet and cuddled, playing with other pups, and taking naps! Dislikes: when people fly by on skateboards — too loud! “Zazu is a Seeing Eye puppy, and I’m in the Seeing Eye organization of Gloucester County. I’m […]
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 […]
#PROFspective: Classical Performance Major Luke Altman
Today, we speak with Luke Altman, a sophomore classical performance major from Westfield, N.J. (Union County) who lives on campus in 230 Victoria Street. Luke will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he gets the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. […]
What Profs are Listening to: Sydney Atkinson
“I like Ed Sheeran because all he needs is a loop pedal, a guitar and a microphone. It’s cool to see just one guy doing something on his own that a whole band usually does.” Sydney Atkinson, a sophomore Music Industry major from Flemington, N.J. (Hunterdon County). Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT […]
First Year Voices: Aidan Williams
“I love the campus a lot … it’s very green. I’m big on landscaping for some reason, and it’s real nice. I just really love how it feels like home but only an hour and thirty minutes away,” Aidan Williams. Music Composition Major, Felton, DE (Kent County). Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT […]
First Year Voices: Timothy Stathokostas
“I like my private single Chestnut dorm a lot and exploring the Student Center with my friends is fun and always gives us something to do,” Timothy Stathokostas. Jazz Studies and Music Education major, Woodstown, NJ (Salem County). Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan […]
#PROFspective: Geographic Information Systems Major Tim Lemon
Today we speak with Tim Lemon, a senior Geographic Information Systems major from Glendora (Camden County), NJ, who commutes. He 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. Your Name: Tim Lemon Your Major: Geographic […]
#PROFspective PROS Edition: Engineering Entrepreneurship and Music Industry Major Jeff McConnell Jr.
Today, we speak with Jeff McConnell Jr., a sophomore engineering entrepreneurship and music industry double major from Marmora, NJ, who will live on campus in Whitney Center this year. Jeff will give us insight on his career as being a member of Rowan PROS and will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like […]
International #PROFspective: Biochemistry Major Tsion Abay
Today we speak with Tsion Abay, a sophomore biochemistry major originally from Ethiopia, who commutes to Rowan from Williamstown, Gloucester County. Tsion shares her #PROFspective with us on with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University international student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Tsion […]
#PROFspective: Theatre Arts Major Seth Jackson
Today we speak with Seth Jackson, a sophomore Theatre Arts major from Baltimore, Maryland, who lives on campus in Rowan Blvd. Apartments (Robo.) Seth 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: Seth Jackson […]
#PROFspective: Music Industry Major Ricardo Oropeza
Today we speak with Ricardo Oropeza, a sophomore music industry major originally from Caracas, Venezuela, who now calls Randolph, Morris County, home when he’s not living in Edgewood Apartments at Rowan. Ricardo 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 […]
