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Schedule of Events 2009

You’re invited! Family Weekend gives 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. Some of the events listed below require a fee and are limited in terms of seating availability, so we urge you to pre-register when possible.

For more information:

Contact the Student Enrichment & Family Connections Office at 856-256-4596

Friday, November 13, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Friday, November 13, 2009
11:00am – 5:00pm
Welcome and Registration
Information Desk, Chamberlain Student Center
Families who pre-registered for Family Weekend may pick up their packets and event tickets at the Student Center Information Desk. Families may also register on-site for any available events.

11:00am – 5:00pm
Friends of Campbell Library Multimedia Sale
Campbell Library
FoCaL will be hosting a Multimedia Sale in Campbell Library, Friday-Sunday, Nov.13-15, 2009. Stop by and browse the collection of used books, magazines, CD's, LP's, videos,DVD's, and sheet music. There is something for everyone. Proceeds benefit FoCaL's projects. FoCaL’s past projects include purchasing a handicap accessible computer desk, shelving for the lease book collection, student quick access email bars, and a text reader for the visually impaired. FoCaL sponsors an annual Pajama Storytime for children of the Rowan Community. FoCal awards The Charles and Nancy Boltz Excellence in School Librarianship annually. Sponsored by: Friends of Campbell Library and Dr. Harley Flack Student Mentoring

11:30am – 12:30pm
Rowan Engineering – Meet the Faculty
3rd Floor Conference (Rm 309), Rowan Hall
Dr. Linda Head, Associate Professor & Associate Chair of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Dr. Zenaida Gephardt, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering
Meet the faculty who teach the freshman engineering program. They will talk about the curriculum, the courses they teach, and the keys to succeeding in the program.

12:15pm – 4:00pm
Explore Life Inside The Classroom
Experience the academic life at Rowan with your son or daughter. Stop by the Student Center Information Desk for a listing of available classes.

Use of I-Clickers in the Classroom
12:15pm - 1:45pm
and/or
1:45pm - 2:30pm
Bunce 252, Computer Lab
Margaret Van Brunt, Assistant Dean and Dr. Shifei Chung, Professor of Accounting

12:15pm - 4:00pm
STEM Student Research Poster Exhibit
Atrium, Science Hall

2:30pm – 3:30pm
“Learning Connections Inventory (LCI)” Workshop
Room 3117, Education Hall
Beth Ray, Assistant Director, Career & Academic Planning Center

3:00pm – 4:00pm
WGLS-FM Radio Station Tour
Bozorth Hall
Learn the history and explore the daily operational procedures of the WGLS-FM Radio Station.

3:00pm – 7:00pm
“Student Art Exhibit”
Student Art Gallery, Westby Hall
Sponsored by: Art Department
3:30pm – 7:00pm
“Taste of Philly”
Market Place, Student Center
Cost - $11.00 per person, $6 (Children under 12) (Note: Rowan students can use meal plans and Family Members can use their “all access weekend special-priced meal plan”)
Explore the diverse flavors of Philadelphia. Journey to colonial Philadelphia and experience the old world style Yankee style pot roast, roasted Yukon gold potatoes, baked cod, and oven roasted carrots. Travel south to the home of Rocky Balboa and sample the Italian flavor of assorted pizzas, baked ziti, meatballs, and Chicken Parmesan. Celebrate the Olympic spirit with a culinary trip to Chinatown. Feast on General Tso’s Chicken, shrimp fried rice, vegetable egg rolls, and pork potstickers. End your journey at the heart of old South Street. Grab plenty of napkins and enjoy hearty beef and chicken cheese steaks, roast pork with provolone and broccoli rabe. If you have any room left for dessert, partake in the water ice and cannolis.

6:00pm – 7:00pm
“New Life Ministry and Women of Worship In Concert”
Pit, Chamberlain Student Center
Rejoice in song and praise as the sweet sounds of music from the New Life Ministry fills the air.

9:00pm – 1:00am
“Prof Pride Bingo”
Rowan After Hours Family Weekend Edition
Pit, Chamberlain Student Center
Enjoy a seat gripping, interactive, luck-based bingo game night that gives you a chance to win great Rowan University paraphernalia prizes. Free Event Sponsored by: Student Activities, Student University Programmers and Rowan After Hours

Saturday, November 14, 2009

9:00am – 7:00pm
Welcome and Registration
Information Desk, Chamberlain Student Center
Families who pre-registered for Family Weekend may pick up their packets and event tickets at either location. Families may also register on-site for any available events.

9:00am – 5:00pm
Friends of Campbell Library Multimedia Sale
Campbell Library
Sponsored by: Friends of Campbell Library and Dr. Harley Flack Student Mentoring

9:00am – 11:00am
Freshman Residence Hall Meet and Greet
Chestnut, Magnolia, Mimosa, Mullica, Evergreen, and Willow Halls
Visit your son’s or daughter’s hall at our meet and greet with Residence Learning staff and enjoy coffee and donuts before the days’ events. Sponsored by: Residential Learning and University Housing

9:00am – 11:00am
Wanted: Parent & Family Connections for Career Advice
Pit, Chamberlain Student Center
Attention Parents! Wouldn’t you enjoy the opportunity to serve as a resource for a student interested in your career? The Career Mentoring Program connects current Rowan University students with experienced professionals. Students are matched with a mentor based on career, location, and interest. Your only commitment is your time! Interested? Please be sure to stop by the Career & Academic Planning table during Family Weekend in the Student Center for details. Drop off a business card and you will be automatically entered into a drawing for a great prize!

Questions? Please feel free to contact the Career & Academic Planning Center at (856) 256-4456.

9:30am – 11:00am
Explore Student Affairs & Academic Support Services
Savitz Hall
Students and family members are invited to meet and speak with
administrators, faculty, staff and student representatives from each of the following offices and departments housed in Savitz Hall. Academic Success Center, Admissions, and Residential Learning & University Housing

9:30am – 11:00am
Career & Academic Planning Center
2nd Floor, Savitz Hall

Career Workshops and Informational Roundtables
(select one of the career workshops)

Career Information for Parents of Seniors (Workshop I)
More than 2,000 students have attended the Career & Academic Planning Center’s Job Search Workshops and Career Fairs. Now it is your turn! This roundtable discussion reviews the challenges seniors face in their search for employment. We will share the resources available to them, outline successful techniques for finding employment and discuss handling the stresses of senior year.

The Competitive Edge: Career-Related Experience (Workshop 2)
(for parents of freshman, sophomore and junior students)
This roundtable discussion will provide an overview of the steps necessary for your sons and daughters to be competitive in their post-Rowan pursuits. The Career & Academic Planning Center staff will make the case for students obtaining career-related experience, beginning in the first year at Rowan, and will highlight the important role that families play in helping students with this process.
Sponsored by: Career & Academic Planning Center

9:30am – 12:00noon
Alumni Corner
Pit, Chamberlain Student Center
Stop by the Alumni Corner to meet and greet alumni and family members while taking a stroll down memory lane through a yearbook and photo display. A free gift available for all alumni.

10:00am – 11:00am
“Lifting Spirits: Finding the Right Balance” Workshop
Counseling and Psychological Service Center
3rd, Savitz Hall
Julie Mallory Church, Assistant Director of Counseling, and Tamika Jones, Student Co-Leader
What is the meaning of college? What am I going to do with my life? How will I know I am going the ‘right’ way? What kind of person do I want to be? How is everything I’ve worked for up to this point going to contribute back to society? How am I going to leave my mark when I finally pass away? Student voices from The Spiritual Life of College Students; Alexander and Helen Astin, principal investigators

This interactive workshop will explore the role of spirituality and religion in maintaining a positive outlook and achieving a life of purpose as essential tools for college students’ success.

10:30am – 12:30pm
(Space is limited, must indicate on your registration form and/or at the Chamberlain Student Center Information Desk when receiving your packet)

Baking and Pastry Art Class Owl’s Nest, Chamberlain Student Center
Materials provided. No experience necessary. Space is limited to 25 people and you must register at the Chamberlain Student Center Information Desk.
Sponsored by Sodexo Dining Services

Raku Firing Class
Room 100, Westby Hall
Skeffington Thomas, Professor of Art
Materials provided. No experience necessary. Space is limited to 20 people and you must register at the Chamberlain Student Center. Chojiro, the founder of the Raku dynasty, first developed the technique of Raku ware in Japan during 16th century to produce tea bowls for the tea ceremony.

10:45am – 12:15pm
Camden Campus Tour
(vans will leave from the front of Chamberlain Student Center)
For over 40 years, the university has offered academic programs and courses at our campus in Camden, New Jersey. Students from both campuses travel back and forth taking courses in their major. Enjoy a great tour of Rowan at Camden in the University District. Your tour will include special Rowan at Camden 40th memorabilia, tour of the beautiful waterfront and a presentation on our expanding presence of a new academic building and a much anticipated medical school.
Sponsored by: Rowan University, Camden Campus

11:00am – 1:30pm
Student Engagement Poster Board Competition
Room 144, Chamberlain Student Center
The "GET FIT program for people with cognitive disabilities and their families" International Center (Study Abroad)
Engineers Without Borders
Greek Life
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Center for Addiction Studies and Awareness
Room 128, Chamberlain Student Center

11:00am – 1:30pm
Family Block Party/Picnic
Enjoy good food, music, story-telling time, family activities, game room, health screenings, healthy choice materials and just plain old fun, “Rowan Style”! We’re offering face painting, caricature artists, crafts, a DJ and more!
Theme Rooms
Storytelling Time - Student For Literacy Club
Veteran Affairs Library Display, Campbell Library - Academic Success Center Children’s Game Room – Room 221, Chamberlain Student Center
Greek Life Showcase – Room 129, Chamberlain Student Center

Picnic
Market Place & Pit, Chamberlain Student Center
Cost - $11.00 per person, $6 (Children under 12)
(Note: Rowan students can use meal plans and Family Members can use their “all access weekend special-priced meal plan”)
The menu includes BBQ chicken, pulled pork, braised beef ribs, hot dogs, salads, corn on the cob and dessert.

11:00am – 1:30pm
Family Donation Project (at the Block Party)
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Pit, Chamberlain Student Center
Sponsored by:
Office of Multicultural Affairs, Office of Service Learning & Volunteerism, Greek Life, and SGA’s Special Events

In accordance with National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Rowan University’s Office of Service Learning, Volunteerism & Community Engagement is organizing a Family Weekend donation drive project to serve the Food Bank of South Jersey and the AIDS Coalition of Southern New Jersey. With the help of generous donors such as your family, we can supply food to the 87,000 people that are struggling each day to feed themselves and their families. Suggested non-perishable donations for the Thanksgiving Food Basket include:

Boxes/Bags of stuffing, soup, gravy, instant potatoes or sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, canned fruit, cake/brownie mix, pie filling, pasta, rice, or other donation. Frozen turkeys will also be accepted, but storage space is limited. Donations of gift cards or “turkey vouchers” are preferred and encouraged.

In the celebration of Thanksgiving, help us eliminate hunger and malnutrition in South Jersey and give to all those in need.  Please bring your generous family donation to our designated table at Family Weekend.

11:00am
Elaine Erne Exhibit
Rowan University Art Gallery, Westby Ha11
Erne is a Philadelphia based artist who creates large scale graphite drawings as well as lithographic prints. Her most recent series is titled "The Lives and Traumas of Stuffed Animals." The series features imagery that serves as an allegory for children in abusive situations. The drawings are commanding in their size and are labor intensive applications. The average time it takes to complete the layers of graphite is between 6 - 9 months. Erne's works have been widely exhibited in Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York.
Presented by: Rowan University Art Gallery
Warning: Parental guidance is requested for minors. Imagery is very dramatic and may not be suited for them.

11:00am – 5:00pm
“Student Art Exhibit”Student Art Gallery,
Westby Ha11
Sponsored by: Art Department

11:30am – 1:30pm
“Meet The Author, Book Signing and Poetry Reading”
University Bookstore, Winans Hall
Sponsored by: University Bookstore

12:00noon – 1:00pm
“Legacies Pictures”
Pit, Chamberlain Student Center
Celebrating generations of Rowan University students and family members who are Rowan University Alumni. If you are a Rowan University alumnus who has a daughter, son, grandchild, sibling, etc. now attending Rowan, please join us for a great photo opportunity.

1:00pm
RU Football vs The College of New Jersey
Stadium
Cost: $5 Pre-Purchase, $2 (Children under 18), $8 at the door
Cheer on our Profs as they battle it out on the gridiron!

1:00pm – 2:00pm
WGLS-FM Radio Station Tour
Bozorth Hall
Learn the history and explore the daily operational procedures of the WGLS-FM Radio Station.

3:00pm
A Taste of Rowan
Sounds of Jazz and Ethnic Food Sampling Showcase
Atrium, Rowan Hall
Free Event Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
A great time to kick back, relax and listen to the soulful sounds of outstanding local jazz artists while sampling different ethnic foods

3:30pm – 7:00pm
Dinner Time with Family
(Note: Rowan students can use meal plans and Family Members can use their “all access weekend special-priced meal plan”)
A great time to take your student out to sample our local restaurants, or feel free to enjoy a dinner at our Student Center Marketplace with your “all access weekend special-priced meal plan”. A listing of local eateries and restaurants within a 10 mile radius is on our website www.rowan.edu/familyweekend

6:00pm – 8:00pm
Studio 322
Atrium, Campbell Library
Break out your bellbottoms, hot pants, platform shoes, gold chains, and beads. Brush up on the Hustle, the Bump, the Bus Stop, the Rock, and the Funky Chicken. Join the crowd for a night of 70’s disco music at Studio 322. We’ll see you on the dance floor!
Sponsored by: Friends of Campbell Library, EOF/MAP Office and the Dr. Harley Flack Student Mentoring

7:00pm
“Clouds of Fire Planetarium Star Show” at Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall
Cost: $5 (Adults), $3 (Children/Senior Citizens) Tickets are available starting at 6:30pm up until show time at the Planetarium’s Box Office
This public star show is the story of stars, from huge cold clouds of gas and dust to blazing thermonuclear furnaces, which long ago created most of the stuff that now makes up our human bodies.
Sponsored by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Edelman Planetarium

8:15pm
“Laser Beatles”
Fredric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall
Cost: $5 (Adults), $3 (Children/Senior Citizens) Tickets are available starting at 6:30pm up until show time at the Planetarium’s Box Office
A classic favorite for laser fans of all ages, the Fredric and Jean Edelman Planetarium presents Laser Beatles, featuring classic Beatles songs choreographed in brilliant laser light. Sponsored by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Edelman Planetarium

10:00pm
“Beatlemania Now”
Band Pit, Chamberlain Student Center
Free Event
Touring for close to a decade, “Beatlemania Now” has become the premier multi-media Beatles tribute show in America today. Incorporating 7 costume changes, a big screen video presentation and performing over 30 songs, this band skillfully and effectively re-creates the sights and sounds that were and still are The Beatles!
Sponsored by: Student Activities, Student University Programmers and Rowan After Hours

Sunday, November 15, 2009

8:30am

“A Service of Many Faiths”
“Spirit of Light Praise Dance Ministry”
Keith D. Dickens, Assistant Director of Admissions Office
Room 144, Chamberlain Student Center
An all-faiths service where family members can explore and celebrate what they believe together as one community committed to support of and respect for different faiths and religions.

10:30am – 11: 45am
President’s Dialogue with Parents
Owl’s Nest, Chamberlain Student Center
While enjoying the flavors of international teas and coffees, meet and engage in a conversation with Dr. Donald J. Farish, Rowan University’s 6th President. He will be on hand to talk with families and answer your questions about the University.

11:00am – 2:00pm
Brunch and Greetings from President Farish
Marketplace, Chamberlain Student Center
Cost: $9 (Adults), $6 (Children under 12)
(Note: Rowan students can use meal plans and Family Members can use their “all access weekend special-priced meal plan”) Families are invited to join us for the best in town! Welcoming remarks by President Donald J. Farish.

11:00am – 1:30pm
“Black Jack” Walk
Begins at Student Recreation Center
Enjoy a 1.2 mile walk around campus at your own pace (about 25 minutes at the most). Using a map and clearly marked directions, you will encounter 5 stations of small tokens/giveaways along the way. Upon returning to the Rec Center you will be dealt one blackjack hand for a chance to win raffles and prizes. This walk is always a campus favorite!! Note: there is no start time; come anytime between 11:00am-1:30pm. Free event.
Sponsored by: Student Recreation Center

11:30am – 12:30pm
“Family Obstacle Course”
Student Recreation Center
You can discover more about a person in an hour of play. Come out and compete against your family in an obstacle course that will challenge your agility and endurance while having fun.
Sponsored by: Student Recreation Center

12:00noon – 2:30pm
Hollybush Tour the Whitney Mansion at Rowan University
Hollybush has had a long and varied history, first as the home of a prominent Glassboro family and later as a part of Rowan University.

12:00noon – 4:00pm
Friends of Campbell Library Multimedia Sale
Campbell Library
Sponsored by: Friends of Campbell Library and Dr. Harley Flack Student Mentoring

1:00pm – 4:00pm
“Student Art Exhibit”
Student Art Gallery, Westby Hall
Sponsored by: Art Department

Bookstore Hours
Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 3pm
(Receive a 10% discount on Rowan University gift items when wearing your family weekend meal wristband)

Student Recreation Center Hours
Work out, swim, play racquetball or basketball – Use of facility is free all weekend for families when accompanied by student.

Friday 10am – 9pm
Saturday 8am – 8pm
Sunday 9am – 9pm