A New Chapter for Student Well-Being at Rowan
The fall semester is here and I am eager and excited for students to come back to campus to learn and stay connected with their peers and friends. It is very important for every student to find a sense of belonging, feel safe, and prioritize well-being while at Rowan University. With my involvement in the Student Government Association, I am delighted to serve as the inaugural AVP of Health, Wellness, and Safety. This position was created to enhance these areas as well as accessibility. Additionally this position will support students to be aware of the various services and resources Rowan University has to offer.
I am eager to work with the Wellness Center, Public Safety, and Accessibility Services to support students in need and attend committee meetings to update any information there is within the university to the SGA board and students. My goals are to empower students to use health services that will promote optimal wellness and will remove any barriers any student may have.
When I attended Rowan University in 2020 as a pandemic student; self-care, resilience, and community became a part of me. I started to do activities that interested me and made me happy. I knew this university community would help me in every way possible when it came to my mental health. As the pandemic impacted several students like me, I started to cultivate social connections and avoided social isolation. Rowan SGA is an organization that interested me as a freshman, and I gained a model of empathy, kindness, and compassion in the community.
As the fall semester starts, I wish to see every student return safely to campus and enjoy their time here at Rowan University. My advice to any student is to chase their dreams, get involved, and network with their peers and mentors.
-Riya Bhatt (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant Vice President of Health, Wellness & Safety
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Wednesday, 9/21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Eynon Ballroom
Held each September, this day includes interactive booths, games, prizes, and more! Students are encouraged to stop by and learn about the many resources available on and off campus that can strengthen their mental health and overall well-being. Faculty and staff are encouraged to bring their students, student employees, and themselves.
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Fridays at 11 a.m.
Wellness Center
Make friends and have snacks! This low-key group is run by Healthy Campus Initiatives student interns and focuses on playing games and getting to know each other. All Rowan students are welcome.
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Mondays at 2 p.m.
Wellness Center
College can be stressful. Learn how to deal with stress and anxiety by talking to your peers! SASS is a student-run drop-in support group for students to talk to other students about life's stressors.
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Thursday, 9/8 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Eynon Ballroom
We invite you to attend Rowan University’s upcoming Student Employment Expo. This event will give you an opportunity to meet university department representatives and supervisors to discuss employment opportunities on the Rowan University campus. We look forward to seeing you at this year's event!
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Wednesday, 9/14 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Robinson Circle
Need some TLC for your ride? Come out for a free bike and/or skateboard tune-up to get you up to speed. Make sure to grab fried oreos and play some lawn games while you wait! In the case of inclement weather, this event will be held on 9/21. For more information on upcoming SUP events, please follow @RowanSCCA on social media.
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Sunday, 9/18 at 8 a.m.
Ramblewood Country Club
200 Country Club Parkway,
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Join alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends at Rowan SOM’s Drive for Scholarships.This golf event includes a continental breakfast and registration at 8 a.m., a shot-gun start at 9 and the day concludes with a buffet lunch at 2 p.m. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome! There will be participation gifts and prizes! Proceeds from this event support student scholarships for those in financial need at RowanSOM.
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This is a program for students and employees where each week you'll be sent an exercise challenge. The program runs September 12 - October 23, but you can join anytime! These are accessible to all experience levels. If you complete the weekly challenge, you win a small prize (anyone) and get put into the raffle for AirPods (students only)! Sign up on Proflink and download the free Strava app (Apple & Google Play) where you will log your weekly exercise. Search for Campus Rec and join the group. For questions contact Fitness & Wellness Coordinator RJ Wentzell.
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The SHOP is Rowan University's first-ever on-campus food pantry and resource center available to all students. 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. Click here for the SHOP's fall hours. |
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Hear from Dennis Helmer, Gourmet Dining's Dietetic Intern and learn why breakfast is important & gain some quick and easy breakfast tips.
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Group fitness and intramural sports are back! Learn more about group fitness class schedules and offerings here. Click here to find intramural sports schedules and offerings. Come see us at the Sport Club & Campus Rec Expo Wed. 9/7 from 11-2 p.m. at the REC! |
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Rowan Unified Sports is a competitive sports club where Rowan students (Unified Partners) and Special Olympics Athletes participate in fall soccer and spring basketball. Membership dues are $10 for Unified Partners. Attend a soccer assessment, where skills tests sort athletes and partners into teams.
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Thursday, 9/8 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Prof Pride Owl Wings Statue and Savitz Amphitheater (Meditation Walk)
Interested in joining Greek Life on campus? Meet Rowan's fraternities and sororities, and learn about each organization. All organizations are open for any individual interested in Fraternity and Sorority Life regardless of race, color, religion or national origin. Click here to see the list of organizations
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Thursday, 9/8 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meditation Walk
SGA will be holding its annual Fall Club and Organization Fair! Hear from all the different clubs on campus. This is a great way to get involved, meet new people, and see all that Rowan has to offer. Tables will be set up along Meditation Walk from the Owl Statue to the Business Hall Patio.The rain date is 9/13, same time and same location.
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Thursday, 9/8 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DisabilityIN New Jersey will host an annual Job Fair event, with the objective of connecting potential candidates in the disability community of the State of New Jersey seeking employment opportunities with global organizations. Feel free to share this with your network and colleagues.
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Friday, 9/16 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Eynon Ballroom
Come meet and learn about the Greek Cultural Organizations Council and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Learn about the organizations that fall under each council.
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Applications are due Thursday, 10/6
Join a new honor society, Alpha Alpha Alpha (or Tri-Alpha), which recognizes the academic achievements of first-generation college students! This honor society will provide support and advocacy for the academic excellence of first-generation college students. Students qualify for Tri-Alpha Induction if they meet the criteria listed. Read more.
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Saturday, 9/10 from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Philadelphia, PA
This event features awesome games, prizes, performances, giveaways, and admission to some of Philly’s most famous museums! These off-campus trip tickets are FREE on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available starting at 9 a.m. at the Student Center half-circle and are available for Rowan undergraduate students ONLY with their Rowan ID. The free bus for this trip will leave the Student Center half-circle at 9:30 a.m. and will depart Philly to return at 5 p.m.
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All Events are from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Chamberlain Student Center Pit
Undergraduate students only
Enjoy a fun-filled night of novelty items and Alaura Kitchen’s homemade ice cream!
Are you looking for some decor for your dorm room with personalized signs? The Philly Shuttle leaves at the SC Half-Circle at 7 p.m.; check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. in the SC Hallway main floor by the Info Desk.
Stop by RAH to meet all sorts of animals from New Jersey and beyond! There will be a petting zoo, a reptile exhibit, and featured animals.
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Saturday, 9/10 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Glassboro Town Square
Enjoy a day celebrating Italian heritage with the Glassboro community. There will be many performers, food options, live music, and activities for all ages at the festival. Event schedule. |
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Saturday, 9/17
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to two people presenting one Museum Day ticket.
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Wednesday, 9/7 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Robinson Circle
Come and learn more about Social Justice, Inclusion & Conflict Resolution Office and Rowan's 50+ Cultural and Identity Based Student Organizations. There will be food, music, prizes, and a photo booth at the fair. Follow @RowanSJICR on Instagram before 9/8/22, and you will be entered in our grand prize raffle.
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Tuesday, 9/20 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Chamberlain Student Center
The International Center will share study abroad program opportunities. Students can travel to different countries and earn credits toward their degree. You'll be able to speak to representatives, previous study abroad students, exchange program representatives, and faculty about the programs. Door prizes, food, henna tattoos, and giveaways are available.
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Thursday, 9/15, 5 - 7 p.m.
Rowan Art Gallery
Rowan University Art Gallery is pleased to present To Whom It May Concern, Genevieve 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.
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Friday, 9/9 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Chamberlain Student Center
Do you love to shop small? If so, join us in the Student Center, but leave
your wallet at home. Local businesses from Glassboro and surrounding
areas, including shops, restaurants, and more, will be showcasing what they have to offer, and you don’t even have to leave campus! Vendors may provide information, food samples, giveaways, or promotional items to students, faculty, and staff, so don’t miss it!
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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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