Late, Late Lunch with...

Late, Late Lunch with...

Late, Late Lunch with...

We've changed the rules. No more brown bags. Now, we provide the lunch!

RIPPAC’s Late, Late Lunches offer a limited number of students a chance to get up-close-and-personal with key political players. 

During these off-the-record discussions, we focus on what these important people wished they had known when they were young and just starting out.

We ask three questions of each speaker:

  • What do you do?
  • What was your career path?
  • What do you know now that you wish you knew when you were in college?

Past Speakers

 Kevin Drennan Event

Late, Late Lunch with Liz Cornwell (Nov. 12, 2021)

 Liz Cornwell addresses students at Late Lunch Event  Rowan Students gather to talk to Liz Cornwell  Liz Cornwell Speaks to Rowan Students

Liz Cornwell graduated from Rowan Univerrsity in 1981 witha  BA in English and a concentration in Communications. As the district director for NJ Senate Republican leader Tom Kean, Jr., she oversees policy initiatives, community outreach, and constituent services for more than 220,000 people.

 

Late, Late Lunch with Ron Ladell (Oct. 29, 2021)

 Ron Ladell speaks to students at Late Lunch event  Ron Ladell with students displaying RIPPAC t-shirt

 Ronald Ladell and Students Outside Savitz Hall  Ronald Ladell speaking with Rowan Students

Ron Ladell oversees AvalonBay's development activities throughout New Jersey. He focuses on developing premier residential and mixed-use communities in high barrier-to-entry markets. He graduated with a Political Science degree from Rutgers University - New. He later received his JD from Rutgers University School of Law-Newark

 

Late, Late Lunch with Mo Butler (Oct. 15, 2021)

  Mo Butler addresses students at Late Lunch event  Mo Butler greeting students at Late Lunch

 Mo Butler talks to students one-one-one  Mo Butler listens to student question

 

Mo Butler is a highly respected public affairs expert with extensive experience in government relations, political campaigns, and strategic communications in New Jersey and Washington, D.C.  At Mercury Public Affairs, Butler advises clients across various sectors including Government, Real Estate Development, Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure, and Not for Profits.

 

 

Hon. Sarah Adelman, Acting Commissioner, NJ Dept. of Human Services (April 9, 2021)

Sarah Adelman head shot

 

Adam Zellner ’92, Founder & President, Greener By Design  (March 19, 2021)

 Adam Zellner at Late Lunch  Adam Zellner Speaks to students at Late Lunch

 

Governor Jim Florio

 

 Governor Jim Florio at Rowan Institute event  Governor Jim Florio with Rowan Institute Students

RIPPAC welcomed Governor Jim Florio back to campus for the final Late, Late Lunch of the Spring Semester. Sharing insights from his long career, Gov. Florio discussed the upcoming elections, his own triumphs and disappointments in governing, and the direction the United States is taking.

 

Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson

Asm. Daniel R. Benson came to campus courtesy of RIPPAC. Impressed with the questions on policy Rowan's students asked, he shared his thoughts on a wide range of topics including the upcoming elections, his work and education, and the students' interests. 

Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson speaking to Rowan    Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson during his discussion with Rowan students  Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson with Rowan Students, Dr. Ben Dworkin, and Steve Weinstein