September Changes
September brings more change in higher education than these few paragraphs can capture. Classrooms fill with thousands of students restlessly awaiting the start of their classes. The paths across campus bustle with returning students navigating new growth, and new students admiring all that is Rowan. Faculty and staff, too, are embracing the vibrancy that fall brings to Rowan; feeling great pride in the work they will do within the campus community. Club meetings, sports seasons, and new research are starting. Students are moving forward in finding their many purposes.
Still, September brings with it another focus–suicide awareness. Amid all that is happening across campus, some students are struggling to find their fit, unsure of what their purpose is. This past April, I had the privilege of serving as the keynote speaker at Rowan University’s second annual Out of the Darkness Walk. I shared the same message that I have shared with many of my staff and students: it is okay not to be okay, it’s just not okay to stay there.
As a professional within the Department of Residential Learning and University Housing, I am blessed to serve our roughly 5,700 residential students and to support the nearly 20,000 students here at Rowan. As a supervisor to some of the 151 Community Directors (CDs) and Community Assistants (CAs) (previously RAs), I find myself in constant awe of the challenging, yet necessary work they do to support our students. Their purpose is to help others understand Rowan is a place where students belong and can be exactly who they are.
Mr. Henry Rowan once said, "Make a difference. Make this world a little better because you lived in it." I am grateful to stand on the shoulders of people like Mr. Rowan who have gone before me. And I am challenged knowing that others will need my shoulders to stand on. I have a question, albeit a rhetorical one, that I ask my team often. I’ll ask them if they’ve seen the weather. And when they say no (usually with rolled eyes and a smirk knowing what’s coming), I’ll answer, “there’s a 100% chance to have a great day.”
And I believe that. I believe there is good to be found every day, and there are 151 CAs and CDs helping students see that good. I challenge each of you to choose your weather, and to remind others to do the same. Make this world a little better because you lived in it
- Shane Karolyi
Area Coordinator, Holly Pointe Commons
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Wednesday, 9/21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Student Center Eynon Ballroom
Fresh Check Day is an interactive day of booths, games, prizes and more that can help all members of the Rowan Community learn about resources on and off campus that can strengthen their mental health and overall well-being. As a member of the Rowan Community, it is crucial for all of us to know the signs someone is being challenged by their mental health, and where to look for help and support. What resources are currently in your support web? How might you expand those through attending Fresh Check Day?
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Wednesday, 9/28 from 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Hawthorn SJICR Multicultural Center
U Good F.A.M.? student dialogues are led by minority students. Discussions include topics such as acculturation, trauma, race-based stress, depression, and more. This program was created to support, address, increase access, inclusivity, and receptivity to mental health services and to meet the needs of racially and ethnically diverse students.
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Friday, 9/30 from 3:30 - 9 p.m.
Wellness Center
Sometimes by the end of September, it can feel you're "behind" in connecting with others. Or, you may feel you just haven't made the time still to relax and socialize. Or, maybe you just want to have an evening full of just good, quality, fun and don't know where to go. Well, this event is for you! Spend the evening getting to know new people while doing fun and engaging activities centered on the dimensions of Well-Being to help Create Connections. From board games to mindfulness; crafts to old-school recess activities - it will be a great way to move into the fall at Rowan.
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Wednesday, 10/5 from 7 - 8 p.m.
Ric and Jean Edelman Planetarium
Sunset Meditation is a monthly show to help you relax and recharge for the days ahead! Join the Wellness Center in the Edelman Planetarium to view a calming meditation.
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Wednesday, 9/21 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Online
Would you like to earn money for college costs, learn career skills, and make a professional connection through part-time employment in an approved on or off-campus job? This event will teach you how to confirm Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility, review job postings, apply for jobs, contact employers, interview, and accept a position to earn funds through FWS. FWS eligibility requires demonstrated financial need and is part of the total financial assistance package.
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Tuesday, 9/27 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Bunce Circle
Students Only
Early for class? Come get your car washed by the Student University Programmers right in front of Bunce Hall. A great way to learn about SUP’s events and how to get involved while getting a free car wash! This event is free with your Rowan student ID. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be held on October 4th.
For more information on upcoming SUP events, please follow @RowanSCCA on social media.
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Saturday, 10/1
Online
The FAFSA opens on Saturday,10/1 for the 2023-2024 school year. Also, on 9/27, meet the Financial Aid staff in the student center to chat with us and win prizes.
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Early Childhood Demonstration Center
Monday to Thursday from 5:15 - 9:15 p.m.
The Family-Friendly Campus Initiative Evening Care program provides child care for parents/guardians who are current Rowan students on Rowan's Glassboro campus. Evening Care runs from 5:15 - 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, through the Fall and Spring semesters only. Please note: This is not a drop-in service. Children must be pre-registered to attend, be between the ages of 2.5-6 and fully toilet trained. For more information regarding the Evening Care program and applying, please visit: https://education.rowan.edu/familyfriendly/
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10/3 - 12/10
The free weight room will be available for those that identify as women for designated days/times. Other individuals can use alternative equipment or use the other free weight room at other campus rec facilities. A personal trainer will be available for questions or exercises.
Tuesdays: 4 - 5:30 p.m. (Rec Center)
Fridays: 6 -7:30 p.m. (Fitness Center)
Saturdays: 10 -11:30 a.m. (Rec Center)
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Friday, 9/23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Savitz Hall, 2nd and 3rd Floors
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.
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Wednesday, 9/28 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Kopenhaver CRL Suite 241, Savitz Hall
It's never too early to work on your resume. Find strategies to make sure your resume matches your career industry by re-branding your resume and increase your job marketability for today’s work environment.
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Friday, 9/23 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Student Center Room 127
Learn more about Rowan University’s campus leadership involvement program, Leadership Rowan.
Through education, enrichment and empowerment, this program enables students to transform themselves, their communities, and the world. Start your leadership journy by attending this session!
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Wednesday, 9/28 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Student Center Room 144
If we all have the same number of hours in a day, why is it that some people get so much more accomplished than others? This workshop will help you be mindful of how you are spending your time, and learn strategies to use your time with purpose.
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Registration closes Friday, 9/30
Calling all students! Looking to take home one of this year's Homecoming trophies? Well get ready to compete & show us how #RowanProud your team really is. All registered homecoming teams must attend the mandatory's Homecoming Captain's meeting, which will review all team competitions in detail. This year's captain's meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12th at 2 p.m. via ZOOM (registered teams will receive the link to login). Enjoy the week of festivities 10/17 - 10/23 Once Upon a Prof theme!
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Friday, 9/23 - Saturday, 9/24 from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
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.
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Thursday, 9/29 - Friday, 9/30 from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Student Center Ballroom
This event will be held to celebrate Navratri and is co-sponsored with Rowan Rangeela and the South Asian Student Association. Navaratri is a biannual and one of the most revered Hindu festivals observed in the honour of Mother Goddess Durg. This event is open to Rowan undergraduate students only.
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Wednesday, 9/21 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Chamberlain Student Center Room 221
The Flying First First-Generation Task Force invites all first-generation students, faculty and staff to join us for our fall welcome pizza party. Enjoy free pizza while getting to know other Rowan community members who are (or were) the first in their families to attend college.
First-generation students are those whose parents have not received a college degree and/or who have limited resources in their immediate family or support network.
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Thursday, 9/22 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Student Center Room 144
Engage in the plethora of opportunities that await you in the Office of Volunteerism! All volunteers must attend a guideline session prior to attending an event.
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Family Weekend offers parents, siblings, and other family members the perfect opportunity to enjoy Rowan's campus, explore life inside the classroom, partake in some of our activities, meet other Rowan families, and spend time with your student.
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This program is for people aged 16 and older who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each semester, Rowan provides one-on-one fitness training in the Fitness Lab on the first floor of James Hall. Between 10/3 and 12/8 the program will offer hour-long fitness sessions Monday - Thursday at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30, 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Volunteers are needed who would commit to a minimum of one hour a week to partner with a program participant and assist them through the fitness program. You do not need to have a background or experience in fitness training to volunteer. If you have questions, please email us at getfit@rowan.edu.
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This fall, Rowan University's Office of Career Advancement will host over 150 employers and over 1200 students at our annual Fall Career and Graduate School Fair. Students from all majors will be in attendance to learn about full time, part time, internship, and graduate school options.
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“The Strive to Thrive newsletter intends to bring you well-being ideas, tips, events, information and ways to connect through all dimensions of well-being (physical, social, emotional, purpose, community, and financial). We hope that this layout reminds you of all of the many ways to nourish, attend to, and elevate your well-being and the well-being of those around you.” |
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