Rowan Relief
Moved by the tragedies in Japan, Rowan University's Student Government Association has developed Rowan Relief, a means for promoting and supporting Rowan-based disaster aid initiatives.
Below is a list of Rowan Relief initiatives.
Rowan Relief Bracelet Sales – Beginning Monday April 4, for the remainder of the spring semester
Rowan Relief Kickball Tournament - Sunday, April 17 at 4:30pm. Registration begins Monday, April 11
Rowan Relief Hot Dog Eating Contest - Monday, April 25 at 12pm. Registration begins Monday, April 18
Asian Cultural Awareness Spring Festival - Thursday, April 14 at 9:30pm, Co-sponsored by Rowan After Hours
Japan Relief Fundraiser - Sunday, April 17 at 12:00pm. Samurai Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse
Bearing the Unbearable: An Insider's Look into the Impact of Japan's Earthquake - Tuesday, April 19th at 1:00pm
Tea Ceremony - Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00pm
Anyone looking to get involved or start a new fundraiser, feel free to contact SGA Executive Vice President Stephanie Ackerman at ackerm42@students.rowan.edu.
Date: Begins April 4th for the Remainder of the Spring Semester
Location: Student Center/SGA Suite
Description: As the cornerstone of the "Rowan Relief" initiative, white "LiveStrong-esk" bracelets will be handed out for any donation of $1 or more. BORO BUCKS ARE ACCEPTED AT THE STUDENT CENTER INFO DESK. They will be for sale in the Student Center from Monday, April 11th through the end of the spring semester.The second location will be inside the SGA suite (also located in the Student Center directly across the Pit from the Marketplace) from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. every day for the remainder of the semester.
Contact: Kiley McCulloch at mccull52@students.rowan.edu.
Rowan Relief Kickball Tournament
Date: Sunday, April 17th 4:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Intramural Field
Description: Registration is $10 per team. 10 player minimum, 15 player maximum. There will be two different leagues: A Men's League and a Co-ed League. Sign up at the Student Center Information Desk beginning Monday April 11 until Friday April 15, or sign up at the Student Recreation Center at the Rowan Relief registration table from 11am-1pm and 6pm-8pm Monday 4/11-Thursday 4/15.Contact: Stephanie Ackerman at ackerm42@students.rowan.edu.
Rowan Relief Hot Dog Eating Contest
Date: Monday, April 25th at 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Student Center Patio
Description: Registration is $5 per person. Sign up in the Student Suite (2nd floor of the Student Center) beginning Monday, April 18 until Friday, April 22.Contact: Stephanie Ackerman at ackerm42@students.rowan.edu.
Asian Cultural Awareness Spring Festival
Date: Thursday, April 14th 9:30pm-12:30am
Location: Student Center Pit
Description: Asian Fashion Show, Lion Dance, Hip Hop dance, Karate and Tai Chi demonstration, Indian singing, free food and bubble tea...and more!Contact: Tomoyo Fukumori at tfukumori@hotmail.com.
Date: Sunday, April 17th 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Samurai Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Glassboro
Description: All-You-Can-Eat Sushi for just $24.99! 20% of the profit will be donated to the American Red Cross.
**Please mention at the restaurant that you are with ACA!Contact: Tomoyo Fukumori at tfukumori@hotmail.com.
Bearing the Unbearable: An Insider's Look in to the Impact of Japan's Earthquake
Date: Tuesday, April 19th 1:00pm-2:30pm
Location: Student Center Room 129
Description: Professor Chie Matsumura Dusk, Adjunct Professor of Japanese Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at Rowan University will be speaking. A native Japanese, Professor Dusk is sharing her thoughts on how the Japanese, with resilience and brevity,
are recovering from the unprecedented tragedy of March 11, 2011.Contact: Edward Wang at Wangq@rowan.edu.
Date: Tuesday, April 26th 7:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Student Center Room 221
Description: A demonstration will be given by Ms. Morgan Beard from Chado Association. Appreciate the ceremonial rituals of tea-drinking in Japanese culture with an expert!
* Visit their website at: http://www.phillytea.org/.Contact: Tomoyo Fukumori at tfukumori@hotmail.com.