It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of Rose Glassberg, professor emerita in English, on December 28, 2025.
Rose joined Rowan’s English department in 1964 making a profound impact on students and colleagues until her retirement in 1991. She also served for 18 years as president of the Rowan AFT and later as president of the AFT Retirees Chapter for another 25 years. She could frequently be found around campus raising funds for scholarships during the annual holiday luncheon and other events.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Platt Memorial Chapels, 2001 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. 08003. The service will be live streamed on https://www.plattmemorial.com.
In lieu of sending flowers, donations in her name may be made to the AFT Retirees Scholarship Fund, Rowan University Foundation, Jewish Federation of South Jersey, or a charity of your choice.
Please join us in sending our condolences and deepest sympathies.
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