Transitioning to Summer
The sight of summer on the horizon has always brought on the feelings of exciting new adventures, the unlimited time to relax, recharging after a stressful semester, and the much-needed family and friend time we promised we would make. Nevertheless, after years of trying to control every minute of my precious summer, I have come to the realization that over-scheduling and having unrealistic summer goals can lead to feeling even more exhausted and unfulfilled than when I started.
I am a working mother of four children with a tendency to over-plan, a coping strategy I have clung to when feeling unsettled or a change in my routine. Planning always gave me a sense of control, which we have had little of over the last two years. In all honesty, my transition to this summer has started off no differently for me with planning summer camps, vacations, and work projects. However, my awareness of why I tend to over plan has made me more mindful to reset and shift to the true intentions of our summer: to value our time and well-being.
Setting boundaries and honoring our time to reset, recharge and reconnect is what is most important, but not only in the summer, but throughout the year. It can look different for us all and does not always need a set agenda or planned out weeks in advance (something I try to remind myself of often). It can be in simple moments like a calming morning routine with a cup of coffee, going for a walk with your pet, working outdoors on our beautiful campus instead of our offices, or using our earned vacation time to head down the shore to enjoy a day at the beach with the family or a friend.
No matter how you decide to plan for your summer, it is important to acknowledge what you value most and focus on the moments that fill your cup. For me and my cup, it will be filled with coffee and to leave those few unplanned summer weekends open to take deep breaths, unwind, and connect with loved ones. How will you fill your cup this summer?
-Erica Garcia Conway, M.A. (She/Her/Hers)
Student Success Coordinator
Student Support Services
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This summer, group fitness classes are free for all students and employees. Employees are eligible even as non-members during the summer period. Visit campusrec.rowan.edu to register or simply show up! Pre-registration is encouraged for communication in the event that a class is canceled or rescheduled.
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Canoes and kayaks will be available at the Scotland Run Park beach area Saturdays and Sundays only, from June 18 through September 4. The boats are available beginning at 9 am and the last boat launch is at 3 pm. Boats are on a first-come, first-serve basis. An adult must accompany all children 14 years and younger. Life jackets and paddles are provided. You must print out the waiver (PDF) and have it filled out before your visit.
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The Rowan Community Music School is offering private lessons this summer. To enroll in private lessons, please contact Rowan Community Music School for schedule and teacher placement information. You will be placed with a teacher that matches your availability and playing needs on a first-come, first-served basis. A registration fee of $20/semester is assessed for each student.
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All across the country graduates are transitioning from college students to career professionals, which can be an exciting journey, but when the fantasies of post-grad life don’t match reality, things can get overwhelming. Follow this quick post-grad survival guide for tips on how to manage life after college. READ MORE.
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Saturday, 6/18: 1 p.m.
Glassboro Sports Complex
230 Wilmer St
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Enjoy a day of community & unity! Guests will be entertained via live entertainment such as music, dance, poetry, and more! Children will have a blast on our bounce houses, obstacle course, games, and activities. All attendees will have the opportunity to shop from our wide selection of black-owned businesses who will be vendors at this annual event. We look forward to our vendors that will be returning as well as new vendors that will be joining us for the first time!
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Rowan's Philabundance Fresh For All market remains active throughout the summer. For free, fresh produce, please consider stopping by the Football Stadium Parking Lot on Friday between 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
We staff Fresh For All with volunteers. If you are a faculty/staff member or student interested in volunteering, please email volunteer@rowan.edu in order to express your interest. We are currently seeking volunteer support for all Friday dates of the summer. Fresh For All is hosted every Friday in Parking Lot D near Wacker Stadium (football stadium parking lot near the corners of Carpenter Street and Heston Road near Glassboro High School). Full volunteer time commitment is 9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
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Rowan University Art Gallery presents Cultivated Space, a new group exhibition featuring work by Anonda Bell, Henry Bermudez, Linda Brenner, Fritz Dietel, Steven Donegan, Rachel Eng, Darla Jackson, Martha Jackson-Jarvis, Mi-Kyoung Lee, Michelle Marcuse, Sana Musasama, and Joanna Platt. The exhibition is open until July 16th with weekday hours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free parking is available in the parking garage on Mick Drive near the Gallery.
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Today we feature Emily Ward (she/they), a freshman from Mullica Hill, NJ. Emily is majoring in physics and has a minor in astronomy.
Emily discusses how their involvement in PRISM supports them while being a Rowan student and their journey through recognizing and being open about their identity. READ MORE.
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What is the first thing that comes to someone’s mind when they hear the word “trauma?” For a majority of people, they most likely think of devastating events such as war, sexual assault, or even a car accident that could forever alter someone’s life.
Although these events fit the criteria for traumatic experiences, this is far from the defining limits of it. In actuality, trauma can be described as any distressing event that impacts one’s ability to cope and control what is going on in their lives (Barbash, 2017). READ MORE.
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WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public media station in the nation’s capital, announced today that Ken Burns presents "Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness", a documentary about the mental health crisis among youth in America, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide on June 27 and 28, 2022 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video app. The two-part, four-hour film is part of Well Beings, a national campaign from public media to demystify and destigmatize our physical and mental health through storytelling. A preview of the film, with a special message from executive producer Ken Burns, is available at wellbeings.org/plainsight.
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Something magical happens in the summer in Philadelphia. Philly and summer go together like wiz and steak. As the temperatures rise, streets transform into communal party spaces, parks become urban oases and the city’s cultural venues roar to life. Use this guide for the best things to do in city and surrounding areas this summer!
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Don't miss out on the annual Summer Fest! The Summer Fest takes place every Thursday night in June and July from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Glassboro Town Square.
Summer Fest includes live entertainment, food trucks, drinks, and children's activities.
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College is a time when you learn so many new things so quickly — you’re learning about your major and future career, meeting people from around the world and learning how to live independently. But one area that is sorely lacking for most college students: learning about money.
Nearly half of college students say they do not feel prepared to manage their own money and more than half said they worry if they’ll have enough to last through the semester, according to data from Everfi. READ MORE.
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The SHOP and Fresh For All Market will both be closed on the 4th of July holiday: Monday, July 4. Other than these dates, The SHOP and Fresh For All Market will be open during their normal operating hours throughout the Summer months.
SHOP Hours of Operation
Mondays from noon to 4 p.m.
Fridays from noon to 4 p.m.
The SHOP is located in room 141 of Building 5 in the Rowan Blvd Apartments.
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