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Achieving Goals: Getting Produced
Today we are talking with Enzo Ronchi, a senior Public Relations major who transferred from Atlantic Cape Community College. Enzo is a part of the band Transfer Post. Transfer Post was featured on a completion album produced by Rowan Music Group.
Enzo was always inspired by music and is a self-taught musician from an early age, being a part of music in anyway he could — from jazz band in high school to writing his own music. One of the major reasons he decided to join the Rowan family is because of the music scene around us, with Rowan Alternative Music club and the venue 4333 playing an enticing role. When Enzo arrived to Rowan he met his bandmates, who formed Transfer Post.
“Coming here gave me every resource I needed to start this band,” says Enzo. Besides having a great music industry and tech program, Rowan allowed him to meet many talented people. Enzo was able to network throughout the music scene on campus enough to meet the right people, who eventually asked his band to be a part of their album and produce their song.
“A friend of mine who recently graduated was a part of Rowan Music Group and asked if we wanted to be a part of an album compilation and at that time we finished recording the song shortly prior but we didn’t have anyone to produce it, so everything sort of fell into place.” Rowan Music 
Group opened the door of opportunity for Transfer Post to become more known and get their name out there with other popular local bands. Here’s a story of how a talented self-taught musician, was provided with every opportunity and made his aspirations a reality.
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Story and photography by:
Justin Borelli, senior advertising major
How to Help Your Student Adjust to “Adulting”
Helping your child adjust to “adulting” is easier than you think. Today we hear from Ferdoushe Laizu, mother of rising Rowan senior Mohammed Fuad (journalism); Brunilda Gomez, mother of rising Rowan senior Miguel Martinez (radio/tv/film); and Kathy Vause, mother of recent Rowan graduate Vanessa Vause (public relations and advertising). They will share their tips on how to help your child adjust to “adulting.”
There is no book in the world with instructions on how to properly help your child adjust to “adulting,” but if every parent shares at least one tip or advice that has worked for them then there is a higher chance you can help your child adjust to “adulting” properly. Here are three “adulting” skills/qualities that Gomez thinks is essential for your child to learn before entering college:
- Time management- “Being able to manage your time between priorities is important in the real world, whether that is for a job or just in general in life.”
- Respect- “Respecting your coworker or people you come across in life. Show what kind of person you are. If you respect people, they will also respect you.”
- Organization- “Just like time management, organization is something you will use in real life and being good at it will bring you a long way.”
Laizu’s piece of advice for students:
“One advice I would give is to tackle responsibilities like an adult and if you mess up, you have to learn how to take responsibility.”
Kathy Vause shares her own experience as a parent on how she helped her recently graduated daughter adjust to “adulting.”
“As a parent, I’m there for my daughter but I need to step back and let her live out her life. Yes, she’ll make mistakes and struggle but that’s what will make her stronger and give her the ability to grow. It’s important to find a balance of supporting, but letting your child learn lessons on their own.”
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Story by:
Iridian Gonzalez, rising senior journalism major
Rowan: Not My First Choice, But My Best Choice
Graduating senior Alexander Belli, a double major in public relations and advertising – and recently granted with the highest honor for this year’s advertising students, the medallion – shares his story on how Rowan University was not his first choice, but ultimately was the best choice for him. Alexander commuted to Rowan from Voorhees, NJ (Camden County.)
When I was first looking into attending college my sole priority was making sure the major and department I chose would help me achieve my goals after graduation. This was a choice that I truly struggled with. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life – I was only 19 years old. How was I supposed to know what the right choice for me was? Eventually I came to the conclusion that I would attend a two-year college – giving myself more time to decide and explore my options.
During this time I explored biology, pre-med, accounting, nursing, and personal training. All of which ended up not being the right choice for me. However, my
time to transfer to a four-year institution was approaching. I needed to decide quickly and be absolutely certain I made the right choice. Eventually I came to the aviation industry – settling on the idea that I wanted to become a pilot. This decision lead me to a university out in northern Arizona.
A year later I realized this was actually a terrible choice for me – I ended up not enjoying the program I entered and the college’s other majors all focused on the aviation industry. After getting past the fear of breaking the news to my parents, I revived the search for my future. When I thought about my next college Rowan University had appeared in my mind. Two of my three siblings had attended Rowan and both graduated from the university. I had hoped to do things differently than them, 
I just didn’t know of any other options that would fit me.
I came in initially as an advertising major, later adding public relations on after my first semester. Originally, I was the commuter student who went to class, went home, did my homework, and repeat. I wasn’t overly involved or active in the Rowan community; my only thought was graduation. However, when you attend classes at Rowan the students are incredibly welcoming and encouraging. It was because of talking to someone who sat next to me during one of my first classes that I got involved in a student club known as PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America). And through this club I received a scholarship and one of the College of Communication & Creative Arts’ prestigious medallion awards. Just because a kind student who sat next to me encouraged and believed in me. That’s just the kind of people Rowan has.
And my involvement didn’t end there. After the end of my first year at 
Rowan I received a student worker position as a digital content contributor for Rowan’s Division of Student Affairs. A position I received from interacting with one of my professors (who I now work with). She inspired me to pursue various aspects of public relations – eventually leading me to my passions in photography and cinematography. The position I held allowed me to develop these passions into skills that I can use to establish a career that I can enjoy and be proud of.
There’s still more Rowan has given me. Including the opportunity to travel to Austin, TX for a leadership conference, holding an internship in Philadelphia, PA, at an established advertising agency, having the opportunities to witness what goes on behind-the-scenes of a professional photography shoot, and making life-long-lasting friendships. I couldn’t be more grateful to the students, faculty, and the overall community at Rowan University. It’s because of them that I can feel so successful and prepared for my future. I only wish I had chosen Rowan sooner.
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Story by: Alexander Belli, B.A. in public relations and advertising
Photography by: Vanessa Vause, B.A. in public relations and theater; Bianca Torres, sophomore music industry major
PROS Learn Best Practices for Orientation at NODA Region VII Conference
Aaron Lee, a junior biochemistry and public relations double major from Williamstown, NJ (Gloucester County) shares his student leadership experience.
Absolutely amazing! Those are the only words I can use to describe my experience at the NODA (The Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education) Region VII Conference. Over spring break, eight of my peers and I were given the opportunity to go to Virginia Tech for a weekend. We served as representatives of Rowan and its orientation team, the PROS. The best part was that the entire trip was funded by Rowan’s Office of Orientation & Student Leadership Program (OSLP).
Throughout the weekend we not only got to go sightseeing, but we also got to learn more about how other universities and colleges run their orientation programs. Orientation is an experience all Rowan students have, and I’m sure we could all think back to our first time on a college campus. The mixed feelings of excitement and nervousness blend together to create a unique sense of unease and exhilaration. Will I fit in? Will I be able to keep up in classes? How am I going to handle living away from home/commuting? Why are they making me do this cheesy ice breaker? I’m sure we all had many questions, worries, and doubts just like these. Orientation is all about easing that transition and helping students address those concerns, and I’m thrilled to be a part of that. Without a doubt orientation has an impact on students, and having insight into how we could improve our program is so valuable for me. This trip gave us the ability to do that first-hand, and bring back new and interesting perspectives on leadership and orientation.
Although I like thinking about how this trip has helped me gain new perspectives and grow intellectually, I can’t deny that it was straight up fun. I got to spend a weekend in a new location with seven of my closest friends from the orientation team for free! We explored the campus and 
hung out in our free time. I personally spent time networking with some amazing people from universities all across the east coast. I exchanged numbers with tons of people and made some amazing connections over this trip. Nearly 40 institutions gathered together at this event and it showed. Every workshop, presentation, and cheesy icebreaker were electrifying. Finally, one of the best parts is that all the presentations were run by students. It created a relaxing, informative, and fun atmosphere for nearly every session.
All in all, the NODA Region VIII Conference was an awesome leadership experience. I know the word “leadership” can be scary to many of us, however; I would challenge those of us who aren’t involved in leadership on Rowan’s campus to try taking that first step. Run for executive board for an organization or club, apply to be apart of PROS or become a Resident Assistant. Find opportunities to take that first step because you’ll never know where it can take you. Who knows? Maybe it could land you an opportunity to go to a conference yourself someday.
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Story by Aaron Lee
Being a Part of the ASCEND Community
Glassboro, NJ (Gloucester County) native Dyone Payne, a junior public relations major with minors in journalism and strategic communication, shares her experience with the ASCEND program.
Transitioning from high school to college isn’t always as easy as everyone thinks it is. Thankfully, entering Rowan through the ASCEND program provided me the confidence say goodbye to my family and start school.
As students, our parents wave bye to us as we step foot into a new journey that college has set out for us. During the ASCEND six week program, we live in dorms, take classes, and get to know one another as we grow to be brothers and sisters. After the program is over, we are then admitted into the university!
A day in the life of an ASCEND student includes meeting with your advisors, both academic and ASCEND. This is to keep constant maintenance and balance within our new campus lifestyle. A key aspect in remaining an ASCEND student is grades. Without the proper grades to pursue the education you need, how do expect to possibly get ahead in life?
Everyone from advisors, to secretaries, to students create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy. The community often hosts workshops that assist with tutoring, scholarships, FAFSA, and entrepreneurship. We also attend a meeting for all classes within the community to understand that everyone is on the same page. To go along with this, we have our own class meetings to catch everyone up on what’s going on within the class.
The ASCEND community is not only welcoming, they’re family. Everyone you come across is not only a networking opportunity but they’re also extremely genuine. We have fun, outgoing students on campus and we even host an annual barbecue to wrap up the end of the school year!
Being an ASCEND student has been the best experience because of the connections I’ve made with so many wonderful people. This is a community that sets you up for success while taking the time to prepare you for every opportunity. They even told me to remember, “to be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, and to be late is unacceptable.”
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#PROFspective: Advertising Major Justin Borelli
Today, we speak with Justin Borelli, a senior advertising major from Malaga, NJ (Gloucester County) who lives off campus. Borelli will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student majoring in advertising and what inspired him to choose that major.
Exploratory Studies Leads to Perfect Match in Public Relations
Shaylin Heller, a rising senior public relations and advertising double major from Frenchtown, NJ (Hunterdon County), has so much passion for what she does, you would never guess she came into her freshman year overwhelmed with the thought of choosing a major. “In high school, what I thought I wanted to study changed every other week!” she says. Through a summer program, she started her freshman experience weeks before the fall semester started. “It was basically a Rowan 101 class, but more intimate because it was over the summer with a smaller group of students, so we were really able to get the know the campus and its programs before anyone else,” she recalls. 
Initially, Shaylin enrolled as an Exploratory Studies major, unsure of what exactly she wanted to pursue a career in. “The advisors in the program would reach out to me and give advice as I was trying to figure out my major and career goals,” she recalls. Her schedule was created for her through the program’s academic advisors, based on introductory classes that pertained to her general interests. Of the classes chosen for her, including sociology and music, her favorite class by far was Introduction to Public Relations. “I loved that class. My best friend freshman year was a PR major, and I noticed how passionate and driven she was about it. It influenced me to get more involved, because I saw how happy she was in the program,” she says.
One of the assignments in the introductory class was to interview somebody within Public Relations, so Shaylin drove to meet the CEO of the Little Words Project, which she was familiar with through a project with her sorority. She was an ambassador for the company, which allows you to pass on confidence and inspiration by sharing a bracelet with others who may need a reminder of their strength. “Talking to the CEO was inspiring, and it was so interesting to see what her life and career looked like. It made me think, ‘I can really picture myself doing this in the future,’” Shaylin says.
“I always knew I wanted to do something more on the creative side,” Shaylin reflects. “I’m a visual learner and I like talking to people, so I wanted to do something where I’d be in a fast pace environment and constantly meeting new people.” Becoming a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority confirmed her love of public relations, because of their philanthropic work and involvement with nonprofits. “Public relations is at the base of a lot of nonprofits, so getting involved with them really narrowed it down for me, that this is what I want to pursue.”
Flash forward to the end of her junior year, and Shaylin is currently searching for her dream internship, where she can apply everything she has learned the past three years. Her dream is to live in Philadelphia and work in the PR and advertising field. “Sometimes it can be hard to figure out which companies are real and authentic and will help you grow,” she says, “It can get a bit overwhelming, but it’s definitely helped me to come out of my comfort zone and narrow down my ideal job.”
“I loved having the opportunity to explore all the different fields – including ones I hadn’t even heard of before college – and being able to choose what I liked. It was less pressure, because a lot of people have the impression that you have to have a set major before even getting to college, so it reassured me that I didn’t have to know exactly what I was doing right away. Exploratory studies eased the pressure of not having that decision made yet.” 
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Nicole Cier, rising senior writing arts major
Passing the Torch: Public Relations and Advertising Grad Gives Advice
‘”Faculty are very helpful with connecting you to internships and job opportunities.” says Alexander Belli, a dual major public relations and advertising graduate, who was a commuter from Voorhees, NJ (Camden County).
“The best advice I could give for new students on time management would be to look at your schedule every night and to be prepared,” says Alexander. “The advice I would give to my high school senior self would be don’t be afraid to make mistakes.”
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Dean Powers, rising sophomore, radio/TV/film major.
Passing the Torch: Grad Says “Just Do It”
“The best way to make friends is to ask for help and reach out to others,” says public relations graduate Allyson McDonough of Spring Lake Heights, NJ (Monmouth County.)
As a first-generation college student and commuter who rents off campus, she shares her best advice to, “Go straight to Rowan and put yourself out there. Stop being scared and just do it.”
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First Year Voices: Jenn Cruz
“I love living at Chestnut because even though I live in a single, I’m surrounded by so many amazing people who also live here.” Jenn Cruz, freshman public relations major from Egg Harbor Township, NJ (Atlantic County).
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Story and photography by: Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
Enzo Ronchi Discusses Organ Donor Day
Organ Donor Day is meant to promote and encourage more people to become organ donors and acts as a social event that encourages the community, students, and faculty to come together. The event is designed to be family-friendly with carnival-like games, free food and beverages. There’s an opportunity to mingle and get any information you may […]
Students Win First Place in Marketing Challenge
A semester-long commitment to a project showcasing public relations, advertising and marketing skills proved to be worth the hard work, as five College of Communication & Creative Arts students swept the first place prize at the Collegiate ECHO Marketing Challenge on March 4. The challenge, sponsored by a nonprofit called Marketing EDGE, provided students from colleges across the country with requirements with which to build their presentation around: create a multichannel campaign that appeals to the target demographic of busy moms in affluent suburbs in the US, and use multiple tactics to acquire new consumers. Tactics required included digital, non-digital, word of mouth, and guerilla marketing tactics.
The students — Kailey Bertelson (advertising), Brittany Eng (public relations, advertising), Megan Jean (studio art), Timothy Stanford (advertising), and Hannah Vendetta (public relations, advertising) — spent many long nights and weekends in the Public Relations & Advertising High Street building on campus, developing their campaign for BOXED, an e-commerce store and app that provides customers the convenience of purchasing household items in bulk online, and shipping to their door for an affordable price. The group’s winning campaign ran with the slogan “Two Day Shipping, More Two Day Weekends,” and included the optional addition of a video advertisement, featuring Hannah as a busy mom trying to balance maintaining a household and spending quality time with her kids. The judges loved the creativity and detail of the campaign, awarding the group, nicknamed “The Incredible Bulk,” first place and a cash prize of $2,000 to split!
“We worked great as a team because each of us brought something unique to the group. I think that helped us stand out to the judges,” Megan reflects. The students share that their professors in their public relations and advertising classes prepared them by giving them the foundation to tackle projects with a strategic mindset and provided advice and expertise throughout the semester.
“My Intro to PR and Advertising Research class prepared me the most for this challenge. A massive portion of the proposal was gathering the information that we needed, both secondary and primary,” Tim says. Brittany agrees that learning the techniques for research ahead of time in class definitely helped advance their campaign. “Our skills in media, design, research and writing are a result of our professors’ dedication towards bringing out the best qualities in their students,” she says. When the results were gathered and interpreted, Megan took the next step of designing their display: “I took everything that I learned from my graphic design professors to help put together the design. Once we had gathered all of our information it came down to getting it laid out to make it visually pleasing to the viewer,” she says.
And while knowledge and experience from classes definitely helped fuel the winning project, working together also helped each member of the group strengthen skills that they had not practiced before. Brittany admits that she came into the competition with little experience in research, but was confident that the competition would enhance her abilities in a real-world scenario — and it did! “Now I have experience creating and analyzing the results of a national scale survey,” she says, which is a major accomplishment for a college student.
Not only does their participation in a semester-long research project look great for future employers, but members of The Incredible Bulk can proudly say that their efforts came to fruition through their victory.
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Story by: Nicole Cier, junior writing arts major
Long-Time Friends Talk Rooming Together in Holly Pointe Commons
Meet freshmen Carli Poeta, public relations major, and Alayna Inman, sports communication and media major, both from Pennsville, NJ (Salem County), who live together in Holly Pointe Commons.
How’d you guys meet? “We met in our second grade class.” – Alayna
What’s your favorite memory of living together? “Just moving in and decorating together and deciding how to rearrange everything.” – Alayna. Carli adds, “Her mom is into interior design, so she guided our room decor.”
What’s a ritual you guys have? “Everything. We do everything together.” Carli adds that they’re basically, “Siamese twins, it’s scary. We usually stay up really late doing homework.”
What is the most annoying habit as a roommate? “We have the same bad habits. We both leave drinks out and throw clothes on the floor.” – Carli
What do you like the most about living together? “Comfort. I don’t feel uncomfortable with open communication.” – Alayna
What did you expect living together would to be like? “Everyone was saying that we’re going to hate each other, but it’s completely fine.” – Alayna. Carli adds, “It feels like a sleepover every night.”
What was the biggest challenge of living together? “The only challenge 
we experienced was guest policies, specifically people staying the night. But we talked through it immediately.” – Alayna
What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you guys? “Definitely when Alayna’s curtain kept falling on her.” – Carli
What will you miss the most about living together? “Rooming with someone new is like starting a new long term relationship.” – Carli
What advice would you give a future Rowan student about choosing a roommate? Both encourage future students to not be afraid of rooming with someone you know.
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Story and photography by: Alyssa Bauer, junior public relations major
First Year Voices: Cassidy Anderson
“A major perk of living on campus as a freshman is always being close to my new friends. Rowan excites me about my major by giving me amazing professors who support me tremendously and provide me with great advice and by giving me many different opportunities to perform,” Cassidy Anderson, theatre (musical theatre concentration) & […]
Hannah’s Home Away From Home: Rowan Track [VIDEO]
We are so #RowanPROUD to share that senior Hannah Vendetta was named NJAC’s Outstanding Track Athlete of the Year. Congratulations, Hannah! Student athlete Hannah Vendetta (senior public relations & advertising double major from Pitman, NJ) feels most at home when she’s running on the track at Rowan University.
PR Student Follows Passion with Two Start-Ups on Campus
As a PR and Advertising double major with minors in Mandarin and Strategic Communications, junior Brittany Eng of West Orange, NJ (Essex County) always knew that writing would play a huge role in her future endeavors. She enjoyed creative writing throughout high school and into college, and writing has always been her strongest skill. How […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Clauderson Desinor
Meet Clauderson Desinor, a senior advertising and public relations dual major from Trenton, NJ (Mercer County), who is a first generation college student. Why did you come to Rowan? “Personally, I had a couple friends here. They really enjoyed it. When I came to visit, I got a good feel for the campus. I really […]
Not a Party School (And More Fun!)
Camryn Hadley, a sophomore advertising and public relations double major from Somerset, NJ (Somerset County) shares how her Rowan experience has come full circle, from her first visit as a high school freshman to her role today as a Rowan Prof. I am the youngest of four daughters, so I saw all of my sisters […]
Skylar Lands Dream Internship with the Disney College Program
Skylar Calvello, a sophomore advertising and public relations double major from Washington Township (Gloucester County), NJ, excitedly accepts the Disney College Program experience in Florida this spring semester! My hand was trembling as I stared at my phone waiting for the phone call. I don’t think that I had ever been so nervous in my […]
Why “Rushing” Admissions was my Best Decision at Rowan
By the beginning of second semester of my freshman year, I was coming to the reality that I needed a job for the next school year. As any college student will tell you, college life is expensive. My bank accounts were draining quickly; so, I started looking on ProfLink for on-campus jobs that were hiring for […]
#PROFspective: Strategic Communications & Public Relations Master’s Student MST Aysha Siddika
Today, we speak with Aysha Siddika, a graduate student in strategic communications and public relations from Bangladesh who lives off campus. Aysha will share her#PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: MST Aysha Siddika […]
First Year Voices: Carli Poeta
“I like the whole environment at Rowan – I’ve met so many nice people and it’s easy to get involved on campus.” Carli Poeta, public relations major, Pennsville, NJ (Salem County). Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Enzo Ronchi
Meet Enzo Ronchi, a junior Public Relations major from Atlantic City, NJ who is a first generation college student. Why did you choose to come to Rowan? “I chose Rowan because I think its one of the best public universities in New Jersey. The academics are great, its a good distance from home, I love […]
Rowan After Hours Prompts Professional Advancement
Elizabeth Leick of Mountainside, Union County (NJ), shares her experience: As a senior public relations and writing arts dual major working for Rowan After Hours (RAH), which provides late night weekend socializing opportunities for students, I had the privilege of working on the 2018 National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Buffalo, […]
Prof Style: Vanessa Vause
“Walmart and Ross are my go-to stores. They have surprisingly cute stuff for so cheap!” Vanessa Vause, a senior public relations and advertising double major from Williamstown, N.J. (Gloucester County). Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Chloe Smith
Meet Chloe Smith, a junior public relations and advertising major from Sparta, N.J. (Sussex County). Why did you choose to come to Rowan? “I knew they [Rowan] a had great communications program and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), I wanted to become in involved. Also, Rowan is a good distance from home and my […]
Something Fun for Everyone at the Student Organization Fair at Rowan University
Student Government Association (SGA) hosts its annual welcome-back-to-school organization fair in early September in the center of campus, behind the Student Center. With over 200 student clubs, intramural sports and club sports on campus, this is always an afternoon of excitement for students of all years and majors. We suggest expanding your horizons and remembering […]
Small Town Pennsylvania Transfer Feels at Home at Rowan University
After having an awful freshman year, I decided to transfer to a different college. I completely changed my major from dental hygiene to public relations and began searching from there. While choosing which college to transfer to, I made a list of things to consider since I know what I didn’t like from my previous […]
How To Be Vegan In A Dorm
Sophomore Angelika Kurban from Egg Harbor Township, NJ dishes how to live on campus and find healthy options as a vegan. The first thing people say to me when they find out I am vegan is, “How do you do it at school?!” That being said, here are my top tips and tricks on how […]
How to Feed the Chestnut Pond Geese
Today, we feature an interesting take on Rowan University through the eyes of Zheniah Houston, a sophomore public relations major from Los Angeles, California. Zheniah produced this blog post as part of a hands-on learning experience in her Introduction to Public Relations class with Professor Cristin Kastner Farney. The assignment gives students the opportunity to […]
Rowan Playa Bowls & Stunited: Student Businesses Create and Collaborate
On a spring day just before final exams, one of the newest student-managed businesses added to the Rowan Boulevard, Playa Bowls, and student-developed business Stunited joined together for a day of creation, collaboration and promotion. “I’m a huge fan of Playa Bowls and when I heard they were coming to Rowan, I thought this would be […]
Ask the Expert: Public Relations & Advertising [VIDEO]
Faculty in Rowan University’s Department of Public Relations/Advertising talk about how their programs impact students’ lives and future careers. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Video production and editing by: Alexander Belli Senior, double major public relations and advertising
Open Doors to Prospective Students
Rowan University recently hosted Open Doors Day, a banquet for students accepted into the College of Communication & Creative Arts. Prospective students and family members began their day with breakfast in the new High Street Art Gallery, followed by campus tours. Writing Arts, Communication Studies, Public Relations & Advertising, Journalism, Art and Radio, TV & Film […]
Vanessa, College of Communication & Creative Arts at Rowan University [VIDEO]
Hey! I’m Vanessa, a junior at the College of Communication & Creative Arts. I’m thrilled to introduce you to my College, and to Rowan University. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Carlo’s Day at Rowan University [Video] College Essay Advice [Video] Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to […]
Student Remembrance: Philanthropy at Rowan
See what philanthropic events take place at Rowan University as the students remember one of their own. Colette Bleistine was an incredibly inspirational and devoted person, who only knew how to give back. Listen to how people today continue the legacy she left behind. Visit Colette Paying It Forward for more information on Colette’s life […]
Rowan Campus Newspaper on Deadline [VIDEO]
Steal a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes production of the campus newspaper, The Whit. Learn more about what Rowan University journalists do to meet their weekly deadline. Like what you see? Register for a tour or an open house. Video production and editing by: Alexander Belli Dual major, public relations and advertising
What I Wish I Knew: Students Share Their Experiences [VIDEO]
Vanessa Vause (senior, public relations), Natalia Panfilova (B.A. Public Relations 2017 graduate) and Alexander Belli (senior double major, advertising and public relations) talk about what they wish they had known before starting at Rowan University. Listen to see how what they experienced could help you be more prepared your transition into “Rowan Life.” Like what […]
Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to Live With You, Triad [VIDEO]
What will they say? Triad roommates Annie Busarello (junior advertising and public relations double major) and Melissa Banuelos (junior psychology major) dish on what it’s really like to live with roommates at Rowan University. By: Jen Green, senior public relations major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Sophomores Give Advice: What It’s […]
#PROFspective PROS Edition: Advertising and Public Relations Major Annie Busarello
Today, we speak with Annie Busarello, a junior advertising and public relations double major from Audubon, NJ, who resides in a new on campus apartment, 223 High Street. Annie will give us insight on her career as being a member of Rowan PROS and will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be […]
Behind the Scenes: Student Worker has Amazing First Week [VIDEO]
Being a brand new student worker for this blog presents many opportunities for me to experience real-life jobs within my field such as interviewing people, becoming a photographer and editing photos, publishing my own articles and working with a team to generate content for the blog. Being a public relations major, it’s great that I get […]
Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like To Live With You, Holly Pointe Commons [VIDEO]
What will they say? Sophomores Amanda Palma (public relations and journalism double major) and Kate Twilley (radio, TV, film major) give the scoop on what it’s really like to live with a roommate at Rowan University. By: Jen Green, senior public relations major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: […]
Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to Live With You, Whitney Center [VIDEO]
What will they say? Whitney Center on Rowan Boulevard roommates Elizabeth Leick (sophomore writing arts and public relations double major), Hanna Dietrich (sophomore biomedical engineering major) and Olivia Grasso (sophomore history and modern languages and linguistics major) dish on what it’s really like to live with roommates at Rowan University. By: Natalia Panfilova, senior public […]
Goal Setting Advice from a Senior
“Most of you say you wanna be successful, but you don’t want it bad—you just kinda want it.” -Dr. Eric Thomas, motivational speaker Sorry, guys. But Dr. Thomas is right. The running stereotype about us millennials: We’re entitled and aren’t willing to earn our stake. That disgusts me. Visualizing and mapping goals allowed me to transition […]
What Transfers Love About Rowan
Finding the perfect university for yourself is like putting together a puzzle with hundreds of unique pieces, each representing what you hope to gain from your college experience. Sometimes to find just the right pieces, it may require a change of setting. To transfer students Angela Zirino, Emily Provencher, Kevin Dunphy and Romulo Garcia, transferring […]
How Working in a Pizza Shop Made Me a Better Student
What’s that thing employers look for? A college degree? A high GPA? Oh, yeah—experience. You can learn anything you want by reading a textbook or asking Google. But you can only gain experience from, well, living. Experience offers wisdom parallel to none. My experiences taught me lessons that I ingrained in my value system. My […]
#PROFspective: Fine Arts & Public Relations Major Kaitlyn Fedor
Today we speak with Kaitlyn Fedor, a senior fine arts and public relations double major from Hamilton, Mercer County, who lives off campus in Glassboro. Kaitlyn will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: […]
The Puterbaughs, Rowan Prof Sweethearts
Amongst the millions of connections Rowan has helped students make, the heartwarming story of now-married alumni, Jessica (’03) and Jeff (’02) Puterbaugh, is one we get to share with you today. Jeff and Jessica (then Jessica Levinson) first met when her and her group of friends hung out one night at Jeff’s fraternity house. While Jessica […]
Rowan Students Meet Harry Connick Jr. in NYC
To meet a celebrity and be a part of a daytime talk show can be a dream come true. On Wednesday January 25, 2017, this dream was realized for me and some other excited Rowan students who attended a free field trip, sponsored by the College of Communication & Creative Arts, to New York City […]
Rowan Students Share the Best Study Spots on Campus
As finals week comes to a close and students and faculty head home for the holidays, we started thinking—where do most people spend their time studying for finals week? We walked around campus and asked students where they do their best studying and why. From the library to the lawn, these are the best study […]
5 Ways Your Major Can Give Back This Season
It’s that time of year again. When my phone rings with calls from what feels like 100 family members, asking what I want for Christmas. And this year, I have a very different answer. I am so appreciative of the things, material and not, that I have. A wonderful family, an awesome internship, and the […]
Alumni PROFile: Cassie A. & Brandon L. of Cookie Munchers
We are #RowanPROUD and we are Rowan Profs! Not exactly sure what a Prof is? It’s our owl mascot, Whoo RU. Read about him here. Our series of alumni spotlight blogs feature Profs who have stayed connected to the Rowan community after graduation. Here we speak with 2016 graduates Cassie A. and Brandon L., who own […]
Academic Advising: One Student’s Perspective
Graduating from Rowan on time can be as simple as meeting with your academic advisor once a semester. Think about that. It only takes eight meetings with an advisor throughout your time at Rowan to help you graduate within the time you want and with the classes you need, setting the perfect foundation for your […]
#PROFspective:
Advertising & PR Major Nicole Baglivo
Today we speak with Nicole Baglivo, a senior advertising and public relations double major from Glassboro, Gloucester County, who commutes to Rowan. Nicole will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most ouf her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Nicole Baglivo […]
Perfect Pitch:
Agencies Share Success Stories
Four guest speakers, over 60 students, free food and admission — what else do you need to spend a quality evening outside your classroom? On October 24, 2016, the Philly Ad Club together with the Rowan Ad Club hosted their 3rd annual Perfect Pitch at Rowan University’s Shpeen Hall for students to prepare for careers in […]
This RA’s Favorite Part of the Job is Pretty Inspiring
RAs, or resident assistants, are the face of university housing for students living on campus. These upperclassmen live and work in dorms, and are there to help students adjust to the university, stay safe, and succeed. Senior Mackenzie Brown, an RA at Holly Pointe Commons, gives us an inside look at what it’s like to […]