9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2022 Student Success Summit
Savitz Hall, 2nd & 3rd Floors

Free in-person event sponsored by the Academic Success Center and Student Support Services

Your Rowan University student must register on ProfLink.

Rowan University's Student Support Services and the Office of Accessibility Services are proud to present the 2022 Success Summit, open to the entire Rowan community. The Success Summit invites everyone to learn about various topics on success that can help every student to thrive and succeed. Students and professionals alike will have the opportunity to learn together, with students, faculty, and staff from across campus, and will take away practical tools and ideas that they can implement - both in and out of the classroom.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Museum of Anthropology at Rowan University
Robinson Hall, room 205
Dr. Maria Rosado, Professor of Anthropology, Anthropology Coordinator, and Cocurator MARU

Free in-person event sponsored by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Have fun while learning about human origins, the megafauna, origins of animal domestication, primates, cultures, and more! MARU holds diverse exhibits that include archaeological artifacts, human osteological and megafauna collections, and an extensive human evolution series! Anthropology faculty will be on hand to give tours and answer questions.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Genevieve Gaignard To Whom It May Concern
Rowan University Art Gallery, 301 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ 08028​

Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present To Whom It May Concern, a new solo exhibition featuring Genevieve Gaignard. To Whom It May Concern will feature Gaignard’s self-portraiture, collages and installation, Black White and Red All Over, that confronts nostalgic views of American culture. Through her exploration of race, femininity and class, Gaignard interrogates notions of skin privilege while challenging viewers to look more closely at racial realities. 

2 p.m.
The Adventure Starts Now: Let’s get you abroad!
Chamberlain Student Center, Room 144A
Laura Kahler, Advisor for Education Abroad

Free event sponsored by the International Center

Studying abroad may be one of the most beneficial experiences for a college student. By studying abroad, students have the opportunity to study in another country and take in the allure and culture of a new land and its people. Study abroad can prepare you effectively for a career in an increasingly global marketplace and expand your vocational horizons. The practical cross-cultural skills that you develop overseas, your exposure to diverse cultures, your resourcefulness and flexibility, and your initiative, can set you apart from other candidates competing for positions in graduate and professional schools or jobs with companies and organizations. Join us for an informative yet fun session where we discuss the opportunities our students have to embark on this once-in-a-lifetime experience all while earning Rowan credit!

3 p.m.
Belovedness: the Very Heart of Faith
Hawthorn Hall, Second Floor

Free in-person event sponsored by The Episcopal Church at Rowan University (TEC@RU)

College is a time of growth and change, a time when many young people first, begin to explore a faith of their very own. Though God is bigger than any single idea or approach, your belovedness is at the core of who God is and how the world was made. No matter your age, abilities, physical or mental health, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity, income, education, political affiliation or faith commitment, "beloved" is what God is saying to you. Join Father Todd Foster, a priest at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Glassboro, to explore this central idea of faith and the ways it might encourage you on your journey to discover your own identity and self-worth during this exciting season of life.

4 - 5:30 p.m.
Office of Social Justice, Inclusion, and Conflict Resolution (SJICR) Open House
Hawthorn Hall, Second Floor

Free in-person event sponsored by the Office of Social Justice, Inclusion and Conflict Resolution (SJICR)

Several of SJICR's Affiliated Cultural Student Organizations or frequent flyers will be displayed so attendees can hear from Rowan students and learn more about how to get involved! Participants may join us for a tour of the Center that will provide them with information on the learning opportunities we offer in the area of Global Citizenship, Leadership, and Identity Development.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
How to Create a Killer LinkedIn Profile That Will Get You Noticed
Kopenhaver Career Resource Library, Office of Career Advancement, 2nd Floor, Savitz Hall
Andrew Duffy, Associate Director, Office of Career Advancement 

Free in-person event sponsored by the Office of Career Advancement

Whether you are job or internship hunting, gathering leads, or networking in your career field, having a professional, eye-catching LinkedIn profile is an excellent idea to make sure that you can be found by the right people at the right time.  Come learn how to complete your LinkedIn profile in a way that appeals to prospects that are quickly scanning to see if you have what they need.

6 p.m.
Rowan University Women’s Field Hockey vs. Cabrini University
Richard Wackar Stadium

Free in-person event sponsored by the Athletic Department

6:30 p.m.
Fifty Shades of Green: A Financial Spin on “The Game of Life”
Kopenhaver Career Resource Library, Office of Career Advancement, 2nd Floor, Savitz Hall
Josue Velez, Associate Director - State Programs & Customer Services, Financial Aid

Free in-person event sponsored by the Office of Financial Aid

Light green, dark green, new or old, what does your money say about you?  Are you closing or widening your financial gap? Learn about budgeting, credit, financing, completing the FAFSA application, and applying for Rowan University’s scholarships, while also being financially stable.

7:00 p.m.
Planetarium Show “Laser Dark Side of the Moon”
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

Featuring the complete soundtrack to one of rock’s most powerful albums, Laser Dark Side of the Moon reaches into Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece to create a mind-bending light and sound landscape.

• Speak to Me
• Breathe
• On the Run
• Time
• Breathe (Reprise)
• PLUS MORE!!!

8:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show “Laser Dark Side of the Moon”
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

Featuring the complete soundtrack to one of rock’s most powerful albums, Laser Dark Side of the Moon reaches into Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece to create a mind-bending light and sound landscape.

• Speak to Me
• Breathe
• On the Run
• Time
• Breathe (Reprise)
• PLUS MORE!!!

10 p.m.
Planetarium Show “Laser Dark Side of the Moon”
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

Featuring the complete soundtrack to one of rock’s most powerful albums, Laser Dark Side of the Moon reaches into Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece to create a mind-bending light and sound landscape.

• Speak to Me
• Breathe
• On the Run
• Time
• Breathe (Reprise)
• PLUS MORE!!!

9 – 11:30 a.m.
Registration and Welcome
Near the Picnic Tent, Athletic Alumni Patio, and John Green Team House

Free in-person event sponsored by the Offices of Orientation & Student Leadership Programs and Student Enrichment & Family Connections.

With a registration fee waiver this year, 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. Your Rowan student or your family may drop off donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and hygiene products to our "Fill The Van" for The SHOP at our Block Party. From 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 24, 2022, Lot O (Near the Picnic Tent, Athletic Alumni Patio, and John Green Team House) donations showing your support of providing a helping hand to our student community, or you can make a financial contribution.

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.

9 – 10:30 a.m.
First Impressions Are Everything: Being at the Top of Your Game
Kopenhaver Career Resource Library, Office of Career Advancement, 2nd Floor, Savitz Hall
Ruben Britt and Shirley Farrar 

Free in-person event sponsored by the Office of Career Advancement

Presentation is everything and a number of job searchers today miss out on landing a job because they are not dressed appropriately for the interview. Come learn from the experts from the Office of Career Advancement on how to dress appropriately for an interview and unlock the doors to your career success.

Remember, you never a get a second chance to make a first impression. So, check out Suit-up: Dress for Success!

10 a.m. 
Poses with Profs
University Green

Advance registration purchase required at alumni.rowan.edu/poses2022 by 9/22

This fall, we’re excited to welcome you back to Bunce Green to restore your mind, body and soul alongside fellow alumni yogis!  

Gina Lemanowicz Pusloski ’03 will return for the sixth year to lead Poses with Profs. Grab a mat, water and maybe a little sunscreen for a relaxing and transformative 60-minute, vinyasa-style session.

Combining elements of Ashtanga, Iynegar, Bikram and classical yoga, this awakening practice will bring you strength, restoration and peace.

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WGLS-FM Radio Station Q&A
Bozorth Hall
Derek Jones, Station Manager, WGLS-FM

Free in-person event sponsored by WGLS

Ask about Rowan’s very own radio station! WGLS-FM is a regional radio service with a potential audience of almost 1.2 million people and has won over 245 national and regional awards since 1993. The broadcast covers South Jersey, parts of Philadelphia, and Delaware. WGLS-FM is licensed to the Rowan University Board of Trustees and is a non-profit organization. Twenty-four hours a day, a staff of independent volunteers broadcast various musical, cultural, educational, entertaining, and informative programs of interest to Rowan University and surrounding communities.

11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Ingredients for a Great Career: Exploring OCA Services and Resources
Kopenhaver Career Resource Library, Office of Career Advancement, 2nd Floor, Savitz Hall
Dr. Alicia Monroe

Free in-person event sponsored by the Office of Career Advancement

Join us to learn about Rowan University’s Career Advancement center, alumni and community networks and the many ways for students to make lasting, valuable career connections. Take an interactive tour and talk with students who have participated in career development opportunities, internships, externships, job shadowing and more with the professional world. 

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Genevieve Gaignard To Whom It May Concern
Rowan University Art Gallery, 301 High Street West, Glassboro, NJ 08028​

Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present To Whom It May Concern, a new solo exhibition featuring Genevieve Gaignard. To Whom It May Concern will feature Gaignard’s self-portraiture, collages and installation, Black White and Red All Over, that confronts nostalgic views of American culture. Through her exploration of race, femininity and class, Gaignard interrogates notions of skin privilege while challenging viewers to look more closely at racial realities. 

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A Well-Being Lifestyle for Health: Plant-Based Nutrition and Eating
Parking Lot O-1, Athletic Alumni Patio, Between the End Zone and John Green Team House
Nicholas Mazza, Campus Nutritionist, Gourmet Dining

Free event sponsored by Gourmet Dining

1 p.m.
Rowan University Football vs. Salve Regina University
Richard Wackar Stadium

Ticketed in-person event - Tickets available at the gate: $8 general admission, $5 visiting college students with ID, children and senior citizens (children under three are free), Rowan University’s Students are free with ID. 

2:30 p.m.
Finance Lab Demonstration 
Trading Room, Business Hall
Dr. Jia Wang, Professor of Finance

Free in-person event sponsored by the Rohrer College of Business

Business Hall, equipped with the Rowan University Trading Room, provides students an opportunity to apply their knowledge of financial markets in a realistic setting. The main component of the trading room is the 12 Bloomberg Terminals, a state-of-the-art tool used by industry professionals to access real-time market data, news, and analysis for over 174+ countries and 360+ exchanges. Bloomberg Terminals feature a 24/7, global financial services system with over 20 years of company financials and market data.  

Experience using the Bloomberg Terminals and managing a portfolio provides students with a real competitive advantage in the marketplace.​ 

4 p.m.
Planetarium Show “Forward! to the Moon”
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. During this 1-hour program, we will point out which planets and constellations are visible.

During this 1-hour program, we will point out which planets and constellations will be visible in the night sky.

5:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show “Phantom of the Universe Planetarium Shows”
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is designed to immerse you in the search for dark matter. Narrated by Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, the show reveals the first hints of dark matter, a term coined by scientist Fritz Zwicky. It propels you to unlock the mystery of this phantom of the universe.

During this 1-hour program, we will point out which planets and constellations will be visible in the night sky.

7 p.m.
Planetarium Show “Laser Beatles”
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

From their beginnings revolutionizing rock ‘n roll to their psychedelic era, this show visualizes the Beatles’ music with energy and beauty.

• Rock and Roll Music
• Twist and Shout

• Hard Days night
• When I’m 64

• Yesterday

• PLUS MORE!!!

8 p.m.
Urban Bush Women: Legacy + Lineage + Liberation
Pfleeger Concert Hall, Wilson Hall

Ticketed in-person event – Free Rowan Student, $20 general admission, $15 Rowan alumni, Rowan students, $15 Senior, $15 Military, $15 Glassboro Resident, $15 Non-Rowan student, $15 ADA Accessible Seats, $10 Youth.

In honor of Urban Bush Women’s vibrant history of thirty-eight years and counting, Legacy + Lineage + Liberation celebrates the power of Women(+) in an evening of classic works that transcend genres and amplify the voices of Women(+) of color.

These iconic works by UBW Founder Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and a new work by Co-Artistic Directors Chanon Judson and Samantha Mame Diarra Speis give multiple dimensions of life that resonate in this time of reflection around equity and justice, and that lift up Black lives in inspiring ways. Works include but are not limited to: Give Your Hands to Struggle; Women’s Resistance; I Don’t Know but I Been Told...if You Keep on Dancin’ You Never Grow Old; and Haint Blu.

Runtime is approximately 100 minutes plus one 10-minute intermission.  

The Marie Rader Presenting Series at Rowan University brings exceptional artists to campus, enriching the university community and the Southern New Jersey region through expanded performing arts programming, bolstering a robust academic program in dance, music, and theatre. The series is made possible in part through generous support from the Henry M. Rowan Family Foundation via the Marie F. Rader Memorial Fund and through funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.          

8:30 p.m.
Planetarium Show “Laser Beatles”
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

From their beginnings revolutionizing rock ‘n roll to their psychedelic era, this show visualizes the Beatles’ music with energy and beauty.

• Rock and Roll Music
• Twist and Shout

• Hard Days night
• When I’m 64

• Yesterday

• PLUS MORE!!!

10 p.m.
Planetarium Show “Laser Beatles”
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

From their beginnings revolutionizing rock ‘n roll to their psychedelic era, this show visualizes the Beatles’ music with energy and beauty.

• Rock and Roll Music
• Twist and Shout

• Hard Days night
• When I’m 64

• Yesterday

• PLUS MORE!!!

11 a.m.
Family Weekend Blackjack Walk
Student Recreation Center

Free in-person event sponsored by Campus Recreation

Enjoy a 1.5 mile walk around the campus, where you will collect giveaways relating to the 6 dimensions of well-being from Rowan Thrive along the way. Return to the Rec Center where you’ll be dealt one blackjack hand for a chance to win prizes. Participants may start the walk anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center main entrance.

2 p.m.
Max Goes to the Moon
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

Families with young children may want to take advantage of our family shows, which are shorter - only about 30 minutes long - and just $2 per person! Family shows are offered at 2:00 pm on Sundays. 

3 p.m.
Rising Star
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

Ticketed in-person event - $5 for adults, $3 for children, seniors, and Rowan students. Advance ticket sales will be available on our website.

Go on an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa and discover what the future of astronomy holds for the country. In addition to introducing multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy, Rising Star highlights the many remarkable South African facilities and some of their latest results, including unrestricted views of the 10-meter class Southern African Large Telescope and the most powerful radio telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, MeerKAT.