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Updates & Announcements

Free Flu Vaccine

Free flu vaccines are available Mondays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Owls Nest in the student center. More information

COVID Information

For information on COVID testing protocols, vaccination clinics, asymptomatic testing on campus, and other resources please read here. Rowan students with COVID-19 issues or concerns should submit a form to the Wellness Center.

Winter 2022 Registration

Winter class registration opens October 5th. For a list of courses that are currently being offered, please check out Rowan’s Section Tally: http://banner.rowan.edu/reports/reports.pl?task=Section_Tally

Honors College Application Open

The Honors College Spring 2022 application for current Rowan undergraduate students is now active and will remain open through November 7 at 11:59 pm. Learn more

Free Tutoring Available

Rowan Tutoring Services is open for both remote and in-person peer tutoring with multiple location across campus. We offer individual appointments and group sessions. Drop-in tutoring is also available for some majors including Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, and Physics. It is easy to schedule your session through RSN. Free Tutoring is available for almost 200 courses. Sessions are available on-site and/or via Zoom/WebEx. Check out the following resources for more information: How to Schedule an Appointment Course List Meet Our Tutors FAQs Cancellation Policy Visit go.rowan.edu/tutoring and follow us on social media @rowanssp for more information.

Events & Workshops

Chemistry & Biochemistry Fall Seminar Series Dr. Amanda Garner University of Michigan Department of Medicinal Chemistry Enabling Technologies for Revealing Druggable Paths in RNA Biology Tomorrow, October 13 2 p.m. via Zoom Zoom Link More information

Computer Science Fall Seminar Series Test-Driven Development Thursday, October 14 6 p.m., Zoom Link Test-Driven Development (TDD) is a methodology used when developing software and pertains to writing tests before writing code. The process solidifies the developer's understanding of what the code should do by forcing a test first. The developer writes the code to pass the test and refactors as needed. TDD is a practice in Agile Software Development and Extreme Programming (XP).

Call to Action Black Student Union Call to Action Event October 13, 7:30 pm Boyd Recital Hall The Call to Action is hosted by the Black Student Union to address issues, concerns and demands that affect the Black Student Body. Event flyer

Black Doctoral Network Grad School & Career Fair This is a professional event for anyone interested in applying to graduate schools or looking to secure employment opportunities! Connect virtually with recruiters and employers from universities, non-profits and corporate organizations. October 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Event details and registration

The Diverse Faces of Biomedical Research: Pathways for Everyone Student Conference Tuesday, October 19, 3 - 6 p.m. Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall Register here Diversity in the biomedical research workforce enhances innovation and the quality of research. Join us to hear from a diverse group of researchers from industry and academia as they share their personal academic and career experiences. Networking reception with refreshments will immediately follow. Don't miss this great opportunity! Event Program: Keynote Speaker 3 - 4 pm (2:30 pm check-in) Panel Discussion 4:15 - 5:15 pm (4 pm check-in) Networking Reception 5:15 - 6 pm Attend one or more portions of the program. Pre-registeration required. Event flyer

STEM Diversity Virtual Career Fair Wednesday, October 20 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Register here Meet virtually with recruiters at major corporations and government agencies nationwide interested in recruiting job candidates (current students, recent graduates & professionals) with backgrounds and career interests in STEM fields.  Employers who will be recruiting include Navy Civilian Careers (sponsor), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Entrust Corporation, Sandia National Laboratories, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Erie Insurance Group, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Air Force Civilian Service, FDA-Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Federal Emergency Management Agency, The Urban Institute, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), United States Postal Service, plus so many more.

Pathways to Success in Biopharma Graduate Summit Pathways to Success in Biopharma  Virtual Graduate Summit and Career Expo  October 27–28, 2021  Want to hear from biopharmaceutical leaders and learn more about what it’s like to work in the industry? PhRMA will be hosting a two-day, free virtual summit for graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, faculty, PhRMA member companies and other community partners to learn about career pathways and increasing diverse talent within the industry.  Learn more

Thesis/Dissertation Process and Formatting Workshop Tomorrow, October 12 6-7 p.m. RSVP here The workshop will explain the general thesis and dissertation process at Rowan. Students will benefit greatly from understanding these requirements before their thesis or dissertation work begins. All students and faculty members enrolled or teaching in thesis-track MA or doctoral programs are welcome to attend.

Internships & Opportunities

SGA Scholarship Application for Undergrads Rowan University undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship that is offered by your Student Government Association. The amounts of the scholarships are as follows:   $500 (10 offered), $1000 (5), $2500 (4), and $5000 (2). To apply for the scholarship you must be a full time undergraduate student (12 credits or more). The scholarship application link containing all of the instructions can be found on ProfLink. The application is now open and will close on November 9, 2021. Send questions to SGAAcademic@rowan.edu.

Goldwater Scholarship 2022 The Barry Goldwater Scholarship application for 2022 has opened.  This scholarship opportunity is for students “who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.” The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation was established by the U.S. Congress in 1986 to help ensure “that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the Nation needs in these critical fields.” This program awards scholarships of up to $7,500/year to current sophomores and juniors for their remaining two or one years, respectively, of undergraduate education.  Eligible students must:  Be current Sophomores or Juniors Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents (who intend to become U.S. citizens)  Have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.  Successful candidates plan to pursue Ph.D. degrees and already have extensive research experience.  Each University may nominate only 4 students to the national competition. More information If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, please complete the Student Profile and Pre​-application​ by Friday, November 19, 2021. If you are approved to submit a full application, we will work to ensure that this is complete by Friday, January 7, 2021.  Please contact Jennifer Ravelli at ravelli@rowan.edu with any questions.

Pre-Health Program Programs

Office of Pre-Health Programs The Office of Pre-Health Programs supports students interested in pursuing a health professions degree after Rowan. This includes students pursuing medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, optometry, physical therapy, physician assistant (associate), podiatry, veterinary medicine, or any healthcare profession.  Services include pre-health advising, resources, quality programming, and much more. It is important to access our services by creating a personal file to receive individualized support toward a path to a health profession. Please create a file with the office by completing the Office Pre-Health Student Information Form. Once the Student Information Form is complete, you will be notified of our upcoming workshops and events. We also welcome you to make an appointment with our pre-health advisor. Visit the Office of Pre-Health Programs website to learn more!

Develop Your Plan Workshop Wednesday, October 13  5-6 p.m.  Chamberlain Student Center Room 127  The purpose of this workshop is to assist students with developing a plan focused on setting goals and objectives. This workshop is designed for any student interested in a healthcare career! Stop by!

Application Cycle: What to Expect This workshop is required for anyone applying to Health Profession Schools this upcoming year! Tuesday, October 26 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm  Chamberlain Student Center Rm.127 This workshop is designed to support students that are in their junior or senior year and planning to apply to health professional schools between May 2022- September 2022. This workshop is mandatory to understand the expectations and timelines for the application cycle and to receive a committee letter.  Please CLICK HERE to register for the event and to receive additional information.  A virtual option will be made available if you are unable to attend.

DEI News

DEI Blog posts for October: DEI Prof-specitves: Domestic Violence Awareness Month  Please read and share the DEI Council Chairs and Goals for 2021-2022​ DEI Faculty Spotlight: Civil and Engineering Professor receives 2021 New Jersey STEM Civic Leadership Award DEI Welcomes Charles Barnes, Doctoral Graduate Coordinator​ Attend the Black Doctoral Network Virtual Graduate School & Career Fair - October 14 Introducing the Center for Neurodiversity - ​October 20; Launch at 3:30 p.m. with keynote speaker Temple Grandin at 4 p.m., Register here Attend the Community for Underrepresented Faculty & Staff (CUFS) Music for the Culture Series - October 21 Join the Neurodiversity Faculty and Staff Affinity Group​ Read about the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering DEI Book Study Celebrate Rowan University's HEED Award for DEI achievements Rowan is an Institutional Member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity - register for free DEI Updates: CAPA, OSEC, SJICR, CMRSU, RowanSOM

Call for Blog Contributors! All students are welcome to contribute to the DEI blog! Please email Gabby McAllaster (mcalla23@rowan.edu) and Patricia Fortunato (fortun83@rowan.edu) OR complete this form to indicate your interest.

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