Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

We are excited to invite you to Family Weekend 2024!

Family Weekend provides parents, siblings, and other family members the perfect opportunity to experience Rowan, meet other families, and spend time with your student. 

 Click here to register for Family Weekend!

Friday, September 13th, 2024 

Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium Shows

Explore the skies during one of our public shows. We offer live stargazing and immersive 360-degree video on our digital sky.

7:00 p.m. - Laser Fridays
8:30 p.m. - Laser Taylor Swift

Ticket Prices:

Adults - $8
Children (Age 2-16) - $5
Seniors (Age 60+) - $5
Rowan University students (with valid ID) - $5
Children under 2 - Free

Click here for more information on show times and how to purchase tickets

 

Wendel White Folding Time 

Sept. 3 - Oct. 26 | Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum | 301 High Street Gallery

Distinguished photographer Wendel White focuses on Black history, the legacy of slavery, and the importance of empowering perspectives. This exhibition will feature selected photographs from the artist's foundational bodies of work, Schools for the Colored, Red Summer, and Manifest.

Reception and Artist’s Talk: Thursday, September 12, 5 - 7 pm, Artist’s talk begins at 5:30 RSVP
Artist's Lecture: Saturday, October 5th, 3:30 pm

 Click here for more information! 

Saturday, September 14th, 2024  

Family Weekend Block Party!!

Food, Games, & Prizes | 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Parking Lot O-1 (By Richard Wacker Stadium)

Join us at our annual family weekend block party! There will be a variety of food trucks, music, yard games, and prizes. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day.

Free Flu Vaccines 

Family Weekend Block Party | 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Parking Lot O-1

Please register each person in your group who will be receiving a vaccine. Vaccines are available for those age 18 years & over. Please remember to bring your insurance card. Register for a free flu vaccine here! 

Fill the Van!

Family Weekend Block Party | 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Parking Lot O-1

The Shop is Rowan University's first ever on-campus food pantry and resource center available to students in need. With a particular focus on addressing issues of food insecurity, The Shop offers a range of free and confidential support services that can connect students with appropriate campus and community resources. Please consider donating - items include nonperishable food, school supplies, toiletries, hygiene products, bakery items, fresh produce, other frozen and perishable foods, and some coats/gloves/hats in winter.

 

Football Game

Rowan University vs. McDaniel | 1 p.m. | Richard Wacker Stadium 

Tickets can be purchased at the gate an hour before start time

$8 general admission
$5 visiting college students with ID, children and senior citizens (children under 3 are free)
Veterans or current Military are free with ID

 

11th Annual St. Anthony's Italian Festival!!

Carnival games, live entertainment, food & drinks | 2 pm - 10 pm | Glassboro Town Square 

A South Jersey Tradition. The St. Anthony's Italian Festival offers a wide variety of delicious and authentic Italian food specialties. At 1:45 pm, a procession will make its way from the St. Anthony's Mutual Aid Society on North Poplar Street to Rowan Boulevard. It will feature the St. Anthony's statue, decorated with flowers and carried by club members with the traditional Italian musical accompaniment band. The Glassboro High School Italian Club will join in the procession in traditional garb and perform live along with the Glassboro High School Band.

This is a free family fun event featuring carnival games, live entertainment, a picnic area, amazing food trucks, beer garden and of course Italian food is all apart of the day! There will be plenty of free parking at the event with signage and parking attendants to direct attendees. This is a rain or shine event. Click here for more information! 

 

Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium Shows

Explore the skies during one of our public shows. We offer live stargazing and immersive 360-degree video on our digital sky.

4:00 p.m. - Moons: Worlds of Mystery
5:30 p.m. - Tales of a Time Traveler
7:00 p.m. - Dark Side of the Moon

Ticket Prices:

Adults - $8
Children (Age 2-16) - $5
Seniors (Age 60+) - $5
Rowan University students (with valid ID) - $5
Children under 2 - Free

Click here for more information on show times and how to purchase tickets

 

Alumni Movie Matinee

Monsters University | Doors open at 3 p.m. | Eynon Ballroom Chamberlain Student Center 

Calling all Scarers, join the Alumni Association for a special viewing of Monsters University during Family Weekend on Saturday, September 14! Join the fun and watch Mike and Sully navigate their college days at Monsters University! Doors will open at 3 p.m. and seating is first-come, first served. Before the movie begins at 4 p.m., you can enter raffles and connect with campus partners to learn more about the resources available to our alumni and their families. Registration is free until September 11 and required for all guests attending. Popcorn and movie snacks are included! 

 

Rowan After Hours $1,000 Bingo! 

9 pm - 1 am | Chamberlain Student Center Pit

Did someone say bingo?! Join RAH at our first Bingo of the semester for your chance to win some great Prof-themed prizes! Family members are welcome to attend as a part of Family Weekend. For an extra bingo board, bring a non-perishable item to donate to The SHOP.

 

Wendel White Folding Time 

Sept. 3 - Oct. 26 | Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum | 301 High Street Gallery

Distinguished photographer Wendel White focuses on Black history, the legacy of slavery, and the importance of empowering perspectives. This exhibition will feature selected photographs from the artist's foundational bodies of work, Schools for the Colored, Red Summer, and Manifest.

Reception and Artist’s Talk: Thursday, September 12, 5 - 7 pm, Artist’s talk begins at 5:30 RSVP
Artist's Lecture: Saturday, October 5th, 3:30 pm

 Click here for more information!

Sunday, September 15th, 2024

Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium Shows

Explore the skies during one of our public shows. We offer live stargazing and immersive 360-degree video on our digital sky.

2:00 p.m. - Family Show
3:00 p.m. - CAPCOM Go!
4:30 p.m. - Laser Taylor Swift

Ticket Prices:

Adults - $8
Children (Age 2-16) - $5
Seniors (Age 60+) - $5
Rowan University students (with valid ID) - $5
Children under 2 - Free

Click here for more information on show times and how to purchase tickets

 

Wendel White Folding Time 

Sept. 3 - Oct. 26 | Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum | 301 High Street Gallery

Distinguished photographer Wendel White focuses on Black history, the legacy of slavery, and the importance of empowering perspectives. This exhibition will feature selected photographs from the artist's foundational bodies of work, Schools for the Colored, Red Summer, and Manifest.

Reception and Artist’s Talk: Thursday, September 12, 5 - 7 pm, Artist’s talk begins at 5:30 RSVP
Artist's Lecture: Saturday, October 5th, 3:30 pm

 Click here for more information!

 

 

 

 

Help support The Shop

Please check out "The Shop" a Food Pantry fundraising program!

The Shop is Rowan’s on-campus food pantry and resource center available to students in need. We encourage families to support The Shop. Please visit https://sites.rowan.edu/theshop/index.html to learn more about The Shop, Rowan's on-campus food pantry and resource center available to needy students.

Please visit https://sites.rowan.edu/theshop/donating.html to learn more about the various ways you can donate, specifically to our "Highest Demand" and "Constant Need" items (as well as "things we don't need") listed on this site.