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Oral Histories

Ross Beitzel '63, M'68

Alumnus
Topics: The benefits of going away to college, travel, joining the theatre club, becoming an art educator

 

 

Zenaida Gephardt

Professor Emerita, Former Director and Associate Dean of Engineering
Topics: The 1992 Rowan Gift, meeting Henry Rowan, launching the School of Engineering, introducing clinic projects

 

Philip Graneto

Retired Associate Professor of Theatre
Topics: Creating Glassboro State College's theatre program, working with students, Rowan theatre productions

 

Leon J. Zimmerman

Journalist, 1967 Summit at Hollybush 
Topics: Landing the assignment, witnessing history, media expectations

 

Jason Levin '97

Alumnus, former Student Government Association president
Topics: Working with President Herman James, meeting Henry Rowan

 

C. Stewart Slater

Professor Emeritus and Founding Chair of Chemical Engineering
Topics: Building a new school, working with industry, Henry Rowan’s visits, recruiting students

 

Ann Williams Henry '45

Alumna
Topics: Attending education classes in Glassboro during World War II, President Edgar F. Bunce, campus activities, her long career teaching elementary school

 

Jean Eldridge Henderson '52

Alumna
Topics: Academics and living on campus at Glassboro State Teachers College, orchestra with Dr. W. Clarke Pfleeger, teaching kindergarten

 

Florida Causey Dixon '55

Alumna
Topics: Campus community and student life in Glassboro in the 1950s, teaching, career change to social work

 

 

Stanley Yeldell

Associate Professor of Law & Justice Studies and Program Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Internship Program, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Topics: Race relations in Glassboro, the creation and growth of the Criminal Justice department and its internship program, working with four presidents

 

Barbara Bole Williams

Professor of Educational Services & Leadership, College of Education
Topics: Growing up on campus; her father, Dr. Robert Bole; the Summit at Hollybush; developing Rowan's School Psychology program

 

Wellington Woods '53

Alumnus and Retired Associate Professor of Astronomy
Topics: Learning to teach from the on-campus Demonstration School, developing astronomy courses, Angelo's Diner, Coach Richard Wackar, Bosshart Hall, Edelman Planetarium

 

Thomas Gallia '66, M'67, M'70

Trustee, Alumnus, Retired Faculty and Former Chief of Staff
Topics: Working for three presidents, achieving university designation, revitalizing Glassboro

 

Joy Solomen '69, M'75

Alumna and Former Athletic Director
Topics: Experience as a female student athlete, becoming Rowan’s first female athletic director, development of Rowan Athletics and the athletic logo

 

Rose Glassberg

Former President of AFT Local 2373 and Retired English Professor
Topics: Leading a faculty union; managing faculty rights, negotiations and grievances; the 1974 faculty strike

 

Jay Chaskes

Professor Emeritus and Professor of Sociology and Disability Studies, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Topics: Campus life, transformation into a residential campus, accessibility and disability resources, the impact of the Rowan Gift

 

Antoinette (Toni) Libro '60, M'67

Alumna, Professor Emeritus and Former Dean of the College of Communication
Topics: Taking classes in the 1960s, creation of the College of Communication, establishment of the women's studies concentration

 

Coming soon! Enjoy upcoming stories from the following alumni, retirees and current employees:

Ross Beitzel, alumnus
Seth Bergmann, College of Science & Mathematics
Kimble Byrd, Rohrer College of Business
Betty Bowe Castor, alumna
Larry DePasquale, College of Performing Arts
Zenaida Gephardt, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering
Philip Graneto, College of Performing Arts
William Kushner, College of Communication
Jason Levin, alumnus, Student Government Association
Julie Peterson, Student Life
Lourin Plant, College of Performing Arts
Joe and Helen Robinette, College of Performing Arts
Stewart Slater, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering
Marguerite Stubbs, Student Life
Ed Wolfe, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Veda Zuponcic, College of Performing Arts