World Languages Photo Gallery

World Languages Photo Gallery

World Languages - Events Photo Gallery

*Click on the links below to view photos from various World Languages events.

Department of World Languages

  • September 29, 2025 - Today we celebrated the Ric Edelman College Launch and Club Fair! Pictured in the left image is the Whoo RU mascot with Dr. Marilyn Manley (left) and Anthropology Professor Dr. Maria Rosado (right). Pictured in the right image is the Whoo RU mascot with Mathew Jones, President of the Rowan Japanese Culture Club.

       WhooRU with Dr. Manley and Dr. Rosado.     WhooRU fist bumping Mathew Jones.

  • September 24, 2025 - The Department of World Languages proudly co-sponspored "Linguafest!: A Celebration of Linguistic Diversity at Rowan University," in collaboration with the English Language Program, International Center, and College of Education. With plenty of interactive tables and prizes to win, students had a chance to learn more about different languages and their cultures. The images from left-to-right include a photo of Dr. Marilyn Manley, Professor Esther Mas, and Dr. Alessandra Mirra; Dr. Marilyn Manley and Paula Londono; ASL club; Arabic Culture Club; French Club; Italian Culture Club; and Tertulia hispana.

Dr. Manley, Professor Mas, and Dr. Mirra smiling.      Dr. Manley and Paula Londono smiling.

ASL club table.       Arabic Culture Club table.

 French club table.  Italian Culture Club table.   Tertulia hispana table.

  • April 24, 2025 - Spanish language students enjoy the CHSS BBQ with WhooRU; from left-to-right, they are Destani Mondragon, Tanya Peterson, Erin Carroll, WhooRU, Angelina Witting, Annette Villalba Torres, Emely Matías, and Isaiah Hymans.

Spanish language students smiling with WhooRU in front of Oak Hall.

  • April 22nd, 2025 - Mrs. Mariko Ono, known as “Mariko-sensei,” an Ikebana Master, returned to Rowan to demonstrate her exquisite artistic Ikebana creations. Mariko-sensei is an award-winning Ikebana Master/Artist of the Sogetsu School (草月流) and has practiced and taught Ikebana for over 60 years in both Japan and the United States. Accompanying Mariko-sensei were Dr. Harold Connolly, Chair of the Department of Geology, and Professor Chie Matsumura Dusk, Japanese Coordinator, who are two of Mariko-sensei’s Ikebana students. Dr. Connolly moderated the event and Professor Matsumura Dusk assisted Mariko-sensei.

         Mrs. Mariko Ono demonstrating her Ikebana creations with Professor Matsumura Dusk.   Mrs. Mariko Ono demonstrating her Ikebana creations with Professor Matsumura Dusk.

         Mrs. Mariko Ono demonstrating her Ikebana creations.    Mrs. Mariko Ono demonstrating her Ikebana creations with Professor Matsumura Dusk.

         Mrs. Mariko Ono demonstrating her Ikebana creations.    Mrs. Mariko Ono demonstrating her Ikebana creations.

        Group of professors smiling behind Ikebana demonstration.   Group of professors smiling behind Ikebana demonstration.

        Mrs. Mariko Ono demonstrating Ikebana.   Mrs. Mariko Ono demonstrating Ikebana.                                                                                                                           

  • April 11, 2025 - Three students represented the Department of World Languages at the CHSS Assembled event. Erin Carroll presented "Miguel de Cervantes, a 16th-Century Spanish Writer, and the Impact of Don Quijote on World Literature." Tanya Peterson presented "La gastronomía española."  Domenic Stanish presented "The Story of the Cookie Brand Mulino Bianco and its Export to the U.S."  Congratulations to all three students for their excellent presentations!

Erin Carroll.   Domenic Stanish.    Tanya Peterson.

  • April 26, 2024 - The students of Dr. Marilyn Manley's "Modern Descendants of the Incas: Quechua Language, Culture, and History" course visited the Collection Study Room of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and learned about Inca artifacts from Dr. Anne Tiballi.

Field trip group smiling at museum.

  • March 22, 2024 - Dr. Marilyn Manley (Department Chair), Terri Marion (Department Secretary), and the students of Dr. Manley's class, "Modern Descendants of the Incas: Quechua Language, Culture, and History" visited the Morning Glori Farmette in Marlton, NJ, owned by Brian and Angela Deery.

Field trip group smiling with alpacas.

  • December 20th, 2023 - Mrs. Mariko Ono, Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arrangement) Master, was invited to the Intermediate Japanese II & III classes to demonstrate a couple of Holiday Ikebana pieces for the students. Mrs. Mariko Ono has practiced and taught Ikebana for over 50 years both in Japan and in the United States.

Mrs. Mariko Ono demonstrating Ikebana.       Professor Matsumura Dusk and Mrs. Mariko Ono smiling behind an Ikebana demonstration.Group of students with Professor Dusk and Mrs. Mariko Ono smiling behind an Ikebana demonstration.       Group of students with Professor Dusk and Mrs. Mariko Ono smiling behind an Ikebana demonstration.Ikebana demonstration.       Group of students and Professor Dusk smiling behind an Ikebana demonstration.       Ikebana demonstration.

  • April 26th, 2022 - Dr. Marilyn Manley and her students visited Jersey Breeders Alpaca Farm in Tabernacle, NJ for the second time.

 Students smiling at the alpaca farm. Student petting an alpaca.

  • February 28th, 2020 - The students of Dr. Marilyn Manley's class, "Modern Descendants of the Incas: Quechua Language, Culture, and History," visited Jersey Breeders Alpaca Farm in Tabernacle, NJ, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Braatz.

Students petting an alpaca.     Alpaca.     Alpacas.

Group of students smiling.     Students petting an alpaca.     Students petting alpacas.

  • October 29th, 2019 - Dr. Gabina Funegra - The internationally recognized director and producer, Dr. Gabina Funegra, presented her latest award-winning documentary, "Mother Tongue: Revisiting the Inca Language." 

Dr. Gabina Funegra speaking at a podium.     Group of students and Dr. Manley smiling with Dr. Gabina Funegra.     Dr. Gabina Funegra smiling with Dr. Manley.

 

Arabic Culture Club

  • April 1st, 2022 - The Arabic Culture Club hosted Falafel Night. Students were able to create their own falafel and enjoy a variety of Arabic food.

Arabic food. Students serving Arabic food.

  • November 19th, 2020 - Virtual Cooking Lesson - The Arabic Culture Club taught those in attendance how to make falafel.

Learning to make falafel over Zoom.

  • October 2020 - Meeting with President Houshmand - The Arabic Culture Club met with President Houshmand to share their custom masks and t-shirts.  In return, the President surprised them with gifts of his own hot sauce!
ACC visiting President Houshmand.     ACC visiting President Houshmand.     ACC visiting President Houshmand.ACC visiting President Houshmand.     ACC visiting President Houshmand.
  • February 26th, 2020 - Entertainment Night - The Arabic Culture Club hosted a movie night which included an Arabic dinner buffet.  The comedy movie and socializing was enjoyed by all.

Arabic dinner buffet food.     Students smiling.     Students smiling and trying Arabic food.

 

  • October 23rd, 2019 - Entertainment Night - The Arabic Culture Club hosted a movie night, with an Arabic dinner buffet, including desserts.

 Arabic dinner buffet.     Arabic dinner buffet.     

 

  • April 9th, 2019 - Belly Dancing and Dinner - The Arabic Culture Club hosted an Arabic dinner with belly dancing entertainment and lessons. 

 Belly dancer.

 

  • March 7th, 2019 - Entertainment Night - The Arabic Culture Club hosted a movie night, with an Arabic dinner buffet, including desserts.

Students eating and smiling.    


 

French Club 

  • February 26th, 2020 - Mardi Gras Celebration - The French Club hosted a Mardi Gras Celebration which included Jambalaya and freshly made Crepes.

Students smiling with Mardi Gras masks.    Students making crepes.     Students smiling in a group.

 

  • November 16th, 2019 - Broadway Theatre - The French Club attended a showing of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Broadway Theater in Pitman, NJ.  

 Group smiling outside of the theater.     Group smiling in the theater.     Stage in the theater.

 

 

 Italian Class Trips/Events

  • March 12, 2025 - Students from our Italian Food & Culture course and Dr. Alessandra Mirra had an incredible experience at Damo Pasta Lab in Philadelphia, where they explored the history and business of Italian pasta-making. Owners Monica and Danilo guided them through the evolution of pasta, from ancient fresh dough to medieval dried varieties, and the impact of the tomato on Italian cuisine. Plus, they were treated to a hands-on lesson on the difference between durum wheat and soft wheat! While enjoying two handmade dishes—tonnarelli cacio e pepe and gnocchi alla sorrentina—students engaged in a lively discussion not only about food history and culture but also about the business opportunities tied to Italian cuisine in our region. A huge grazie to Damo Pasta Lab for an unforgettable lesson—and some of the best pasta in town!

Field trip group smiling.     Field trip group smiling in bus. Field trip group at the restaurant.     Field trip group smiling with food.Field trip group feeling differences in wheat.     Italian pasta.Field trip group trying pasta.                Italian pasta.                Field trip member trying pasta.

  • April 13th, 2022 - The Italian Culture Club hosted their Italian Breakfast Picnic. Students were able to enjoy a variety of authentic Italian food and drinks. 

Italian breakfast food. Students eating Italian breakfast food.

 Group of students with professor smiling and holding Italian flag.

 

  • Fall 2019 - Dr. Alessandra Mirra took her Intermediate Italian II students on a gelato field trip to Gran Caffe I'Aquila in Philadelphia.

 Gelato field trip at Gran Caffe I'Aquila.

 

  • Fall 2018 - Dr. Alessandra Mirra took her Intermediate Italian II students on a pizza field trip to Alice Pizza in Philadelphia.  This class also celebrated an Italian birthday party for one of the students.

 Group of students outside Alice Pizza.     Italian birthday party.

 

Japanese Culture Club

  • April 19th, 2026 - The Japanese Culture Club worked with the Garden staff at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden in Philadelphia. After working around the beautiful Japanese park, the Shofuso Guide gave an educational tour of a 17th century style Japanese house. The club has held this fieldtrip annually since 2017, so this was their ninth visit.

Shofuso garden.     Shofuso Garden.

Students cleaning the garden.

  • January 30th—March 6th, 2026 - Exchange students from both Shibaura Institute of Technology had a great time at Rowan, attending JCC events like Karaoke night and also taking trips to Philadelphia and New York City. Many exchange students are still in contact with JCC! 

JCC members and exchange students at a restaurantJCC members and exchange students at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

  JCC members and exchange students smiling on the Brooklyn Bridge walkway. JCC members and exchange students smiling. JCC members and exchange students smiling with boba drinks.

JCC members and exchange students smiling as a group.

  • March 11, 2025 - Japanese Culture Club (JCC) hosted another successful Calligraphy Night with Matsumura-sensei. Matsumura-sensei had picked two characters, 花 (Flower) and 水(Water), for the attendees to practice together for the night. Some of the members had become seasoned calligraphers and helped some newcomers. Jasmine Devine, the JCC's talented artist, introduced two new mascots for the event, "Mari & Takeshi." These mascots will appear in upcoming announcements and social media to support the JCC!

Flyer for Calligraphy Night.

Group of students smiling with calligraphy.

Students learning about Japanese calligraphy from a professor.     Students practicing Japanese calligraphy.

  • February & March 2025 - We hosted thirteen Japanese exchange students from the Shibaura Institute of Technology and Kanagawa University, affiliates of Rowan. These exchange students attended our Japanese Culture Club meetings and visited our Japanese classes. They created valuable friendships while experiencing language and cultural exchange activities along with our students.

Group of students smiling.     Group of students smiling with food.

  • November 19th, 2023 - The Japanese Culture Club worked with the Garden staff at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden in Philadelphia. After working around the beautiful Japanese park, the Shofuso Guide gave an educational tour of this 17th century style Japanese house. The club has held this fieldtrip annually since 2017, so this was their sixth visit.

Group of students smiling.     Group of students smiling.

Students cleaning the garden.     Students cleaning the garden.

Students cleaning the garden.     Students in the 17th century style Japanese house.

Students in the 17th century style Japanese house.     Students viewing the flora.

  • April 21st, 2022 - The Japanese Culture Club hosted an Introduction to Japanese Tea Ceremony Event. Japanese Tea Ceremony ("Chado" in Japanese) has been around over 400 years in Japan, and it is considered the mother of Japanese art and culture. Chie Matsumura Dusk, Lecturer in Japanese, spoke about Chado and demonstrated the basic procedures. 

Tea ceremony.

Tea ceremony.

  • October 7th, 2020 - Calligraphy Night - The Japanese Culture Club hosted a calligraphy night featuring Matsumura Sensei teaching the art of traditional Japanese calligraphy via Zoom.
Calligraphy Night Fall 2020 via Zoom.
  • November 17th, 2019 - Shofuso Japanese House & Garden - The Japanese Culture Club worked with the Head Gardener at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden in Philadelphia.  After working around the beautiful Japanese park, the Shofuso Guide gave an educational tour of a 17th century style Japanese house. The club plans to hold this fieldtrip once per semester, this was their third visit. 

Group of students smiling at the garden.     Students raking leaves.

Students cleaning the garden.        Students cleaning the garden.        Students raking leaves.

 

  • November 6th, 2019 - Calligraphy Night - The Japanese Culture Club hosted a calligraphy night featuring Matsumura Sensei teaching the art of traditional Japanese calligraphy.

 Students displaying Japanese calligraphy.     Students practicing Japanese calligraphy.

Students practicing Japanese calligraphy.     Students practicing Japanese calligraphy.