When Karen Olenick ’71 graduated from Glassboro State College — now Rowan University — she never imagined her career as an elementary school physical education teacher would one day take her to center field, performing for tens of thousands of baseball fans. Now known across the country as “Nana Karen,” Karen is one of the […]
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Favorite Class: Teaching Dance in Physical Education [VIDEO]
As students are learning these dances, they have the opportunity to practice their teaching methods on preschool students, at the on-site Rowan University Early Childhood Demonstration Center housed within James Hall, the education building. “It’s learning how to be hands-on, which goes into depth on how to teach step-by-step so a preschooler can understand,” says […]
Meet Incoming Transfer Students Joining Rowan University
Today we’re excited to feature more incoming transfer Rowan Profs. Ella H. will transfer from Rowan College at Burlington County; Tanisha S. will transfer in from Stockton University; and Leah D. is joining us from Camden County College. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward to at Rowan […]
Senior Adrianna Blake Speaks Out
Internship & Experiential Learning Stories Learn how Rowan Profs go Beyond the Classroom to grow professionally, as well as personally, through internships and other experiential learning. Experiential learning includes hands-on learning opportunities provided through research, student clubs, campus leadership, student worker jobs, service-learning projects and volunteerism. In addition, Rowan’s Office of Career & Professional Development provides career support that’s more than just […]