National Day of Service & Remembrance
Wednesday, September 11th

National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunday, September 15th - Tuesday, October 15th

Prism members will be provided supplies to create LGBTQIA+ Pride bracelets to show their colors on campus!

Chamberlain Student Center, Room 153 | 5PM

Native American Heritage Month
Friday, November 1st - Saturday, November 30th

Election Day
Tuesday, November 5th | Classes in Session

National First-Generation Day
Friday, November 8th

Veteran's Day
Monday, November 11th | Classes in Session

Transgender Day of Remembrance
Wednesday, November 20th

Thanksgiving Recess
Thursday, Nov. 28th - Saturday, Nov. 30th
No Classes

Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28th | No Classes

OH SNAP! It’s time to SERVE, in a sweet way! Join prism in celebrating LGBTQIA+ Culture Drag, creating a cute, fabulous, and stunning Gingerbread Drag Performer.

Chamberlain Student Center, Room 153 | 5PM

Final Exam Week
Friday, Dec. 13th - Saturday, Dec. 14th
Monday Dec. 16th - Thursday, Dec. 19th 

Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25th | No Classes

Happy New Year Prof's!
Monday, January 1st | No Classes

Muslim Heritage Month
Monday, January 1st - Wednesday, January 31st

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 15th | No Classes

38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast and Day of Service

The Rowan University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Rowan University Foundation cordially invite you to attend the 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast & Day of Service on Monday, January 15, 2024. Join us for an uplifting gathering in recognition of a true American visionary, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our 2024 celebration offers new and unique opportunities to make a remarkable impact serving in the spirit of Dr. King. Guests will enjoy remarks from Master of Ceremonies, Rick Williams, and our featured special guest, Charles Blow.

Tickets
Breakfast: $75
There is no cost to attend the Day of Service portion of the event. Please note that 50 complimentary tickets have been reserved for Rowan University students.

To purchase tickets via payroll deduction, please contact:
Joy Kudla, Assistant Director of Gifts and Alumni Records
856-256-5401

Student Center Ballroom | 9AM

WELCOME BACK PROFS!
Spring Classes Begin | Tuesday, January 16th

Obsidian Ball

The Obsidian Ball is an annual event held by the Rowan Black Student Union where students get together, and enjoy festive music, different cultural dishes, and the company of each other. This year it will be on January 27th, in the Student Center Ballroom. This is a great opportunity to start the new year off right with your favorite people. At this event, we'll have performances by The New Life Ministry choir, and Elite Diamondz dance team. Tickets for the event can be found through the link in the BSU's Bio on Instagram (@Bsurowan) or at the door on the day of. The theme for this year's ball will be shades of melanin, so be sure to come out in your best shades of brown. We hope to see you there!!

Guess Who? BCL Edition

BCL will host a Kahoot game based on the lives of the Executive Board members. Whoever wins will obtain a gift basket and will be the first one served at the Kickback. 

Discovery Hall, Room 201 | 8:30PM - 10PM

U Good F.A.M? Student Dialogue

F.A.M. is a network of Rowan University faculty and staff that fosters and advances the mental health and emotional well-being among self-identified students of color of Rowan University. Through this network, students will have the opportunity to engage in monthly U Good F.A.M. dialogues, while also having access to mental health liaisons for ongoing guidance, support and referrals to the Wellness Center if needed.

302 Victoria Street, Glassboro | 7:30PM 

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

Join SJICR to find your community at the Spring Cultural Org. Fair where we showcase cultural and identity-specific organizations & clubs on campus. Live performances, food, 360 photo booth, DJ, giveaways and fun -- all are welcome!!

All Rowan University students have an academic advisor who is well-versed in university policies such as general education requirements, graduation requirements, the impact of adding/dropping courses, transferring in credits, campus resources, and major-specific policies that will add your student in completing the degree on time with the appropriate experiential learning for a cutting-edge career. Learn how the academic advisor brings a holistic approach to supporting students navigating their higher education, professional, career, and post-graduate journey.

Zoom Registration URL: http://tinyurl.com/4f489f3c 

An interactive forum and discussions highlighting and educating about what it takes to thrive as a student of color in college and beyond.

Discovery Hall, Room 413 | 8PM - 9:30PM

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

An interactive community service opportunity to create candy grams for elementary students in the Glassboro community this is a chance to give back for the season of love.

Discovery Hall, Room 413 | 8PM - 9:30PM

Join us at RAH to celebrate different forms of black art this Black History Month! This will be an event you don't want to miss - from a performance that features dance from Africa to a paint and sip led by a local black artist. Listen to spoken word poetry and more from our students during the open mic portion of the event. Enjoy our delicious mocktails and sweet potato pie.

This event is open to undergraduate students only.

Happy Valentine's Day Profs!
Wednesday, February 14th

Observed by many Christians, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Those who observe Ash Wednesday may be given ashes in a cross pattern on their forehead to symbolize repentance and mortality. Students and Rowan University community members who would like to take part, may stop by the booth and promptly receive ashes. Father Todd of TEC@RU will be administering the ashes.

Student Center 1st Floor Vendor Table | 9AM - 11AM
AND
Student Center Rte. 322 Vendor Table | 2PM - 4PM
(weather permitting)

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

Join SJICR for Politics of Black & Brown Beauty: An Exploration of Beauty Beyond Tradition. This event, formerly known as Politics of Black and Brown Hair, intentionally creates a brave and loving space for Black & Brown community members to share their beauty journeys, styles, and stories which we acknowledge as both personal and political. Dinner will be catered by Henri Hotts BBQ and all community members will have an opportunity to get their headshots taken. 

Giveaways: Hair Care Bundle; Sewing Machine & Thread Kit; Make-up Bundle, Skin Care Bundle, and more!

RSVP for 3 extra raffle tickets for your chance to win.

Let’s throw it back to the Harlem Renaissance to celebrate Black History Month. Join RAH for a night of jazz, dancing, casino games, food, fun, and more! Black tie attire is encouraged.

This event is cosponsored with the Black Culture League.

Chamberlain Student Center | 9PM - 1AM

Join us in welcoming Racing Louisville FC defender Carson Pickett for a conversation about disability rights, mental health, and women’s sports. Pickett, who has played in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) since 2016 and won a national championship while at Florida State University, is the first person with a limb difference to be called up to the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT).

King Auditorium, Bozorth Hall | 12:30PM - 1:45PM

Join MSA for the first part in our Ramadan Halaqa Series to prepare for the holiest month of the year on the islamic calendar! Feel free to ask any questions to the lecturer and enjoy a free dinner!

Discovery Hall, Room 201 | 8PM - 10:45PM

Additional information coming soon....

Enterprise Building, Room 509 | 11AM

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

Join us for a captivating evening featuring free yummy food and a range of engaging African activities, including a chance to make your own screen printed tote bag and more activities. This event is cosponsored with the African Student Association. Tonight’s Philly Shuttle will be leaving from the SC Half-Circle at 7:00pm; check-in begins at 6:30pm in the SC Hallway located on the main floor by the Info Desk.

Chamberlain Student Center | 9PM - 1PM

Celebrating Black Joy, SJICR invites community members to celebrate Black Joy by breaking bread and sharing stories with one another. There will be games and giveaways to create memories that last a lifetime. Food is free for all attendees

The 19th Annual Rosa Parks Luncheon, sponsored by the Department of Africana Studies, Rowan University, will commemorate the Black History Month 2024 theme, "African Americans and the Arts," spanning Black Americans' many impacts on visual arts, music, cultural movements, debates, activism, call-to-actions, and more.

Our distinguished, well-recognized alumni, highly sought-after Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winning journalist, and the "Into America" podcast host, Trymaine D. Lee, will serve as the guest speaker for this year's Rosa Parks Scholarship Luncheon. 

Chamberlain Student Center Ballroom | 11AM

Prism General Meeting: Join Prism to spread awareness and educate the public on the impact of AIDS. Show your support for those living with AIDS with us and create your very own Advocacy Keychain.

Chamberlain Student Center, Room 144 | 5PM - 7PM

Join MSA for the second part in our Ramadan Halaqa Series in preparing for the holiest month of the year on the Islamic Calendar! Feel free to ask the lecturer any questions and enjoy a free dinner!

Discovery Hall, Room 409 | 8PM - 10:45PM

F.A.M. is a network of Rowan University faculty and staff that fosters and advances the mental health and emotional well-being among self-identified students of color of Rowan University. Through this network, students will have the opportunity to engage in monthly U Good F.A.M. dialogues, while also having access to mental health liaisons for ongoing guidance, support and referrals to the Wellness Center if needed.

302 Victoria Street, Glassboro | 7:30PM

Step into a world of creativity and culture at our extraordinary RAH event, In Living Color. This event will be filled with engaging activities, savoring flavors of black culture and a lively open mic session. Don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle! Join us for a mosaic of experiences, colors, and stories that honor the richness of black history and celebrate togetherness.

This event is cosponsored with Black Empowerment Leaders. 

Chamberlain Student Center Pit | 9PM - 1AM

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

Step into a world of creativity and culture at our extraordinary RAH event, In Living Color. This event will be filled with engaging activities, savoring flavors of black culture and a lively open mic session. Don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle! Join us for a mosaic of experiences, colors, and stories that honor the richness of black history and celebrate togetherness. 

This event is cosponsored with Black Empowerment Leaders.  

CSC Pit | 9PM - 1AM

Spring Break
Monday, March 11th - Saturday, March 16th 

The United Latinos Association (ULA) is going to be celebrating Women's History Month by hosting "Painting Women's History". Please join us in recreating paintings done by famous Latinas in history (we'll be including some modern Latinas too)!

Discovery Hall, Room 409 | 7PM

Tuesday
03.05.2024

Prism General Meeting: Want to show your pride? Join Prism for an amazing night of painting and friends! Show your pride with a colorful pride flag rock!

Chamberlain Student Center, Room 144 | 5PM - 7PM

Wednesday
03.06.2024

Join us for the final part in our Ramadan Halaqa Series to prepare for the holiest month of the year on the Islamic Calendar! Feel free to ask the lecturer any questions and enjoy free dinner!

Business Hall, Room 104 | 8PM - 10:45PM

Wednesday
03.06.2024

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

Thursday
03.07.2024

We will be inviting from the industry, Music department, etc. We want this to be a networking show where people can perform their music. We can also play people’s demos during intermission. We will have a setlist of people to perform.

Boyd Recital Hall | 5PM - 9PM

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

Leadership Rowan and Gourmet Dining will host an Iftar meal with the Muslim Student Association (MSA). Join us for evening prayers in CSC 144B and then dinner next door in the Owl's Nest at sundown.

Owl's Nest, Chamberlain Student Center | 7PM - 8:30PM

This event is an exclusive networking experience at Rowan University – an evening designed to empower and connect students of color with accomplished professionals in their respective fields. This black-tie event offers a unique opportunity for students to engage with both esteemed alumni and successful individuals from the vibrant professional landscape of New Jersey. Aimed at creating a low-pressure environment, students are encouraged to explore meaningful conversations, gain insights into their majors, and establish valuable connections that extend beyond the event. With a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity, this occasion promises to be a catalyst for growth and empowerment, providing a platform for students to navigate their academic and professional journeys with confidence. Join us for an unforgettable night of networking, mentorship, and inspiration.

Chamberlain Student Center Ballroom | 8PM - 11PM

Join the Muslim Student Association (MSA) for a Potluck Iftar to celebrate the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan. The Potluck Iftar is for students to break fast together, pray, and enjoy the company of community this Ramadan.

Business Hall, Room 104 | 7PM

F.A.M. is a network of Rowan University faculty and staff that fosters and advances the mental health and emotional well-being among self-identified students of color of Rowan University. Through this network, students will have the opportunity to engage in monthly U Good F.A.M. dialogues, while also having access to mental health liaisons for ongoing guidance, support and referrals to the Wellness Center if needed.

302 Victoria Street, Glassboro | 7:30PM

Additional Information Coming Soon!
Facilitator: Dr. Kha' Sadler


Virtual - Zoom | 6PM - 7PM

Thursday
03.28.2024

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

Good Friday
Friday, April 7th | Classes in Session

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the accomplishments of transgender, gender diverse, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and two-spirit people while raising awareness of the work that remains in advocating for more protected rights for the trans community.

Hawthorn Hall | 12PM

Friday
03.29.2024

Arab American Heritage Month
Saturday, April 1st - Sunday, April 30th

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Saturday, April 1st - Sunday, April 30th 

Additional information coming soon...

SJICR celebrates Pride in late March/Early April.  Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with us and watch Bunce Hall light up in rainbow colors.  Food Trucks | DJ | Photo Booth

University Green | 5PM - 8PM

Stroll for a Cause is an event where we come together to bring awareness for our National Philanthropy - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. There will be activities and chances to win our baskets of fun!

Mimosa Courts | 7PM

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated as a way to welcome in spring, and seen as a new beginning where people can release all their inhibitions and start fresh.  Join SJICR, SASA, and Rowan Hindu Yuva in celebrating this Festival of Colors!

Free Food ~ Free T-Shirt ~ DJ ~ Games

Bunce Hall Green | 1PM - 3PM

Prayer begins at 1PM & Celebration begins at 1:15PM

This will be a celebration of cultures at Rowan University. We will be sharing our different foods, music, and more with each other. 

Robinson Circle | 5PM - 8PM

In an exciting collaborative event, RAH and Prism are teaming up for the annual Drag Show, featuring spectacular performers, free food, and a chance to enter a raffle to win some LGBTQIA+ related prizes! Join us as we celebrate the joys of Pride and drag history. This event is for Rowan undergraduate students only. 

This event is cosponsored with PRISM. 

Chamberlain Student Center Pit | 

Join us for our annual scholarship pageant for men! We will be awarding scholarships to the top three contestants! The Mr. RHOmeo pageant is a scholarship program to show appreciation to men who exhibit qualities which reflect the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Our main principles include sisterhood, scholarship, and service, with an emphasis on scholarship and service throughout the pageant. This event is more popular in the South, but the Theta Mu chapter would like to highlight the good works of men on Rowan's campus. 

Phleeger Concert Hall | 7PM - 10PM

Come learn more about asexual (ace) identities and community history in a considerate and fun way. Come decked out in asexual flag colors, play bingo, and win from a $1,000 prize pool that includes ace and pride-themed prizes!  This event is open to Rowan undergraduate students only.

This event is cosponsored with oSTEM. 

Chamberlain Student Center Pit | 9PM - 1AM

Come out and join us to celebrate the conclusion of Ramadan (the month of fasting) with Eid! Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and family (make sure to RSVP), please celebrate with us as we host special guest President Houshmand, enjoy a meal, activities, and fun! 

University Green | 5PM - 9:30PM

In this talk, fisheries scientist, environmentalist, and advocate for diversity and inclusion, Ambrose Jearld will share his thoughts on the nature of interconnectedness and its relationship to diversity and ecology. Jearld will share his perspective of being one of the first Black fisheries scientist at NOAA, his role supporting the development of the fisheries industry in several West African countries, and his upbringing and education in a time of segregation. This talk will also explore how embracing diversity fosters interdisciplinary collaborations and promotes equitable access to environmental resources.

Science Hall, Room 126 or ZOOM | 2PM

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

In celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month
(June 1st - 30th), the Student Organization for Caribbean Awareness (SOCA) is bringing J'ouvert to Rowan, on a smaller scale!  Jouvert is a traditional Caribbean Festival that consists of street marching with live calypso band music, bright colors (paint and powder) and costumes. This event typically precedes Carnival. Join SOCA for live cultural Caribbean music, as well as color paints and powders associated with J'ouvert. 

Location tbd | 3PM 

F.A.M. is a network of Rowan University faculty and staff that fosters and advances the mental health and emotional well-being among self-identified students of color of Rowan University. Through this network, students will have the opportunity to engage in monthly U Good F.A.M. dialogues, while also having access to mental health liaisons for ongoing guidance, support and referrals to the Wellness Center if needed.

302 Victoria Street, Glassboro | 7:30PM

Counseling & Psychological Services is excited to announce the return of Queer Collective.  Queer Collective is a space intended to help LGBTQIA+ students connect with one another, build a stronger sense of community, and be able to support each other.

Hawthorn Hall, Room 214 | 3PM - 4PM

Office of Social Justice, Inclusion and Conflict Resolution invites all graduating LGBTQIA+ seniors to be a part of our 3rd annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony!  We want to recognize your achievements and celebrate the success of our LGBTQIA+ graduating students.  The ceremony will include food, music, and special awards. 

Lavender Graduation is a special ceremony for LGBTQIA+ and Ally undergraduate and graduate students to acknowledge their achievements, contributions, and unique experiences at Rowan University.

Student Center Owl's Nest | 5PM - 7PM