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Family Weekend
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About Family Weekend 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.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Event: Registration Location: Under the Picnic Tent, Behind Coach Richard Wackar Stadium Cost: Free Event Sponsored by Student Enrichment and Family Connections Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Event: Story Telling and Craft Time at Barnes & Noble Location: Rowan University Bookstore, 201 Rowan Boulevard Cost: Free Event Sponsored by Barnes and Noble Rowan University Bookstore and the Dr. Harley E. Flack Student Mentoring Program Description: Story time for the whole family! Books, rhymes, movement activities, crafts, and more! This magical ninety minutes where books come to life reinforces the love of learning and offers parents and children reading techniques. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Event: WGLS-FM Radio Station Tour Location: WGLS-FM Radio Station, Bozorth Hall Cost: Free Event Sponsored by WGLS-FM Radio Station Description: Learn the history and explore the daily operational procedures of the WGLS-FM Radio Station. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Event: Campus Tour Location: Starts Under the Picnic Tent, Behind Coach Richard Wackar Stadium Cost: Free Event Sponsored by the Admissions Office Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Event: The Thomas N. Bantivoglio Honors Concentration Tour of the Whitney Center's Honors Wing Location: Whitney Center Cost: Free Event Sponsored by The Thomas N. Bantivoglio Honors Concentration Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Event: Cake Decorating Class Location: Owl's Nest, Chamberlain Student Center Cost: Free Event Sponsored by Sodexo Description: Materials provided, no experience necessary. Space is limited to 25 people and you must register in advance on the registration form below. Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Event: Family Block Party/Picnic Location: Under the Picnic Tent, Behind Coach Richard Wackar Stadium Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children under 12 ($2 additional per person at door) (Note: Rowan students can use meal plans and Family Members can use their "all access weekend special-priced meal plan") Description: Enjoy good food, music, family activities (health screenings, healthy choice materials and just plain old fun,"Rowan Style"! We're offering balloon animals, caricaturist artists, crafts, face painting, disc jockey, moon bounces, stilt walking entertainers, and more!) Event: Activities, Demonstrations, Exhibitors, and Vendors Mall Location: Behind Coach Richard Wackar Stadium Cost: Free Event Sponsored by Student Enrichment and Family Connections Description: Be sure to make plenty of time to stroll through the Activities, Demonstrations, Exhibits, and Vendors Mall and meet our 2012 Family Weekend Showcase participants. Activities "Game Time with the Greeks" - Greek Affairs "Interactive Reading Games" - Early Education Club Demonstrations "Hip Hop Dance Demonstration" - Ikonics Exhibitors Academic Success Center Alumni Relations Career Management Center Community Standards & Commuter Services Counseling & Psychological Services Center Department of Theatre & Dance Dr. Harley E. Flack Student Mentoring Program Educational Opportunity Fund/Maximizing Academic Potential Program Healthy Campus Initiatives "Art Show" - Rowan University Students Rowan Chapter of the National Wellness Institute "Unique International Travel Opportunities for College Students" - People to People Collegiate Ambassador Program Rowan University at Camden Student Activities Student Health Center Vendors AT&T Aunt Martha's Funnel Cake Ella's Creations Hair 2 There Herbalife Lucas Madeira Caricatures Mary Kay Mickgin's Homemade Ice Cream Premier Jewelry Quest Movement Sovereign Bank Thirty-One Time: 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Event: "Harsh Realities" Location: Rowan University Art Gallery, Westby Hall Cost: Free Event Sponsored by Rowan University Art Gallery Description: Co-curated with Jenn Thwing and Joshua Mosley This exhibition is a presentation of the artwork and art of stop motion animation in the form of clay, puppet, toys, dolls, and surface alteration that explore through theatre, humor, drama, and metaphor the resilience of the human spirit within difficult and challenging circumstances. Some of the participating artists will exhibit the artwork that they create for animations. Time: 1:00 p.m. Event: RU Football vs The College at Brockport Location: Richard Wackar Stadium Cost: $5 - General Admission, $3 - Visiting College Students with ID/Senior Citizens/Children (Athletic tickets must be purchased in advance to obtain these discounted prices. Additional $2 per person if paid at the door) Rowan Students - Free with ID Rowan Faculty and Staff - Free with an Athletic Pass Description: Cheer on our Profs as they battle it out on the gridiron!
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Event: "Tales of the Maya Skies" Location: Fredric and Jean Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall Cost: $5 - Adults, $3 - Children and Senior Citizens (under 12 and over 60) Tickets are available starting at 3:00 p.m. up until show time at the Edelman Planetarium Description: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Chichen Itza, Mexico, the "seventh wonder of the modern world." Listen to the story of the ancient Maya civilization. Experience Tales of the Mya Skies. With unprecedented realism Tales of the Maya Skies immerses us in Maya science, art and mythology, using full dome digital technology to transport us back into the world of the Maya. Time: 4:00 p.m. Event: "The RU Reading Together: Common Reading Program Dessert Conversation " Location: Owl's Nest, Chamberlain Student Center Cost: Free Event Sponsored by the 2012 Family Weekend Committee Description: Join students, faculty, staff, and administration in a light dessert conversation about The RU Reading Together: Common Reading Program, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, winner of the Bookbrowse's 2010 Best Book Award. This Common Reading Program light dessert conversation provides an opportunity for faculty and staff from across campus to engage with each other, students, students, and family members on the important scholarly and human-interest issues in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Issues of genetics, legal ramifications, racial and ethical concerns in medicine, health care and economics, moral-ethical issues, morality, and masculine pathology are just a few areas that will be highlighted by our moderator and panelists. Panelist Ms. Kathy Balin, Esquire - Political Science Adjuct Professor Mr. Drew Tinnin - Director of Orientation and Student Leadership Dr. Kimberly Whitehead - Director of Academic Services, Rowan University at Camden Dr. Johanna Velez-Yelin, Assistant Vice President Equity and Diversity/Chief Equity Compliance Officer Moderator Mr. Richard Jones, Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Event: "New Life Ministry Gospel Explosion" Location: Eynon Ballroom, Chamberlain Student Center Cost: Free Event Sponsored by New Life Ministry and Family Weekend Description: Rejoice in song and praise as the sweet sounds of music from various university gospel choirs fills the air. Host Mr. Richard Jones, Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students Featuring Darrell Edmonds & Praise Revolution Temple University Gospel Choir Richard Stockton College High Praise Choir Rider University Gospel Choir Rutgers University Gospel Choir Rowan University Gospel Choir New Life Ministry Dance Team SoJo Ministries And More!!! Time: 7:00 p.m. Event: RU Men's Soccer vs William Paterson Location: Soccer Field Cost: $3 - General Admission, $1 - Visiting College Students with ID/Senior Citizens/Children (Athletic tickets must be purchased in advance to obtain these discounted prices. Additional $2 per person if paid at the door) Rowan Students - Free with ID Rowan Faculty and Staff - Free with an Athletic Pass Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Event: Create Your Own Pizza Location: Market Place, Chamberlain Student Center : Cost: Free Event Sponsored by Sodexo Materials provided, no experience necessary. Space is limited to 25 people and you must register in advance on the registration form below. Description: Work with our pizza chef as you toss the dough and personalize your pizza with various toppings. Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Event: "$1,000.00 Bingo" Rowan After Hours Family Weekend Edition Location: Chamberlain Student Center Pit Cost: Free Event Sponsored by Student Activities Description: Enjoy a seat gripping, interactive, luck-based bingo game night that gives you a chance to win great Rowan University paraphernalia prizes.
Sunday, September 30, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. Event: " A Service of Many Faiths" Location: Chamberlain Student Center Pit Cost: Free Event Sponsored by New Life Ministry and Family Weekend Description: An all-faith 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. Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Event: 'Kickin' it Old School" Break Dance Demonstration by Joshua McGriff Location: Chamberlain Student Center Pit Cost: Free Event Sponsored by Office of Multicultural Affairs and Family Weekend Description: Break dancing is a great way to meet new people, workout, relax and learn discipline. Come join our team of break dance instructors as they teach two twenty-minute sessions of a few popular dance moves for beginners. It's an art to some, a sport to many and a way of life for most people who get into breakdancing. Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Event: Brunch Location: Market Place, 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") Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Event: "Black Jack" Walk Location: Starts at Student Recreation Center Cost: Free Event Sponsored by the Rec Center Description: 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 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Time: 12:00 noon - 2:30 p.m. Event: Hollybush Tour Location: The Whitney Mansion at Rowan University Cost: Free Event Sponsored by the Hollybush Ambassadors Description: 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.
Bookstore Hours Saturday, September 29, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2012 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Rec Center Hours Saturday, September 29, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 30, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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