Events and Sponsorships
Events and Sponsorships
Current Events
New Jersey Civil Service Commission (CSC) Diversity in Law Enforcement Forum
Join us in a Forum to facilitate and foster diversity in law enforcement for our communities and to learn about resources for hiring jurisdictions and candidates.
Thursday, April 27, 2023, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Past Events
2nd Annual DEI DAY!
Join us!
Our DEI DAY included:
- Various cultural food from various restaurants!
- Cultural games, recipes, music, and resources!
- Cultural student organizations and academic programs.
- Giveaways and resources celebrating the diversity of our Rowan community!
March 22, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
EYNON BALLROOM
Co-sponsored by: Chamberlain Student Center & Campus Activities, and the Division of DEI
Let's Talk Bias: A Roundtable Discussion featuring the NJ Attorney General’s Office
Join representatives from the NJ Attorney General’s Office, Division on Civil Rights, and Division of Criminal Justice for a discussion on bias. The first hour will include educational presentations, followed by a roundtable discussion. Co-sponsored by The Attorney General's Office, Rowan NAACP, Rowan Black Student Union, and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
February 7TH, 2023
12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Chamberlain Student Center, Eynon Ballroom
Join us for a critical discussion on bias
12:00 - 1:00 P.M. - Presentations on Bias (*on Zoom and in-person)
- Engage with representatives from the NJ Attorney General’s Office, Division on Civil Rights, and Division of Criminal Justice about how issues of bias and discrimination are addressed in New Jersey.
- Learn the difference between a bias incident and a bias crime.
- Discuss what we can each do to stop bias and hate in New Jersey.
1:00 - 2:00 P.M. - Roundtable Discussion (*In-person ONLY)
- Join a roundtable discussion to share experiences and concerns regarding bias.
- Discuss what we can each do to stop bias and hate in New Jersey.
- Ask questions about bias and engage with distinguished panelists.
37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast & Day of Service
We had a wonderful 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast and Day of Service! We were joined by Dr. Mae C. Jemison, Special Guest, the first woman of Color to travel into space and NASA’s first Science Mission Specialist, and Rick Williams, Master of Ceremonies, Current co-anchor of Action News at 5 p.m. and anchor of Action News at 11 p.m.
To view a video with CBS News on the event, please click the link here.
To read about the event in the news, please click the link here.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
We enjoyed serving our local communities in the spirit of Dr. King! The MLK Day of Service occurred after the 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast. This year's service opportunities included:
On-site opportunities at the Chamberlain Student Center:
- Juniper Village Assisted Living - Valentine’s goodie bags
- Cathedral Kitchen - PB&J sandwiches and placemats
- Color A Smile - drawings for senior citizens, troops abroad, and others who need a smile
- Local animal shelters - T-shirt Dog Toy making
- Volunteers Of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) shelters & transitional housing programs - Period product gift bags
Off-site opportunities (transportation provided) at:
- Boys & Girls Club of Glassboro
- Rowan University Early Childhood Development Center
Co-Sponsorship Requests
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) values the work and contributions of those across campus and the larger community who engage in programming and events surrounding DEI. To continue to enhance the work of DEI, please fill out the co-sponsorship request form so that we can best support your efforts and requests.
Please email DEI@Rowan.edu with any questions.
