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"This event has been adapted into various Rowan organizations because of their possibility for students to become more relaxed, and anybody that attended the event held at the Rowan Art Gallery was able to keep them." -  Staff Writer / Maryela Gallardo.

Rowan Art Gallery & Wellness Center team up to combat student stress with Mini Zen Gardens

Maryela Gallardo April 3, 2024

The Rowan Art Gallery & Museum collaborated with the Wellness Center to create mini zen gardens for students to keep. This event was a part of the “Art for Wellness Special” where these two facilities...

"The centerpiece of the showcase is a white dress, made with a material and silhouette that bring to mind an earlier era, almost colonial." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Exploring Bonds: Jack Larimore’s BONDING Exhibition at Rowan University Art Gallery

Abigail Twiford March 27, 2024

The Rowan University Art Gallery and Museum’s newest exhibit is Jack Larimore’s BONDING, an exploration of the interplay between domestic chores and nature, and the way people bond to each other and...

"With over 300 participating schools and about 1,900 entries, it is a huge accomplishment and achievement for these Rowan University students and faculty to get recognized for their hard work and dedication to their craft." - Photo via Rowan RTF Instagram.

Rowan shines at BEA Festival: Students & Faculty recognized for media projects

Sophia Fandino March 20, 2024

On Feb. 26th, the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) announced that eight Rowan University students and one faculty member have been recognized for their media projects. Across all five projects, the...

"Adjei-Brenyah made the reading entertaining as he even had audience participation while reading excerpts from two chapters of the novel." - Staff Writer / Ryan Schaller.

Rowan welcomes NYT best-selling author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah to speak about his debut novel

Ryan Schaller March 18, 2024

On Feb. 29, Rowan University’s Writing Arts Department welcomed New York Times best-selling author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah who read excerpts from his debut novel "Chain-Gang All-Stars." He also had...

"Welcoming back over 140 alumni playing on stage spanning seven decades, the evening of celebration commenced with an upbeat and jazzy rendition of Bill Zaccagni’s “Too Late… The Mambo” performed by Rowan University and Alumni Jazz Band, under the direction of Denis DiBlasio." - Contributor / Marcus Young.

Harmony through the decades: Rowan’s Centennial Concert celebrates music & memories

Marcus Young March 6, 2024

Both the seats and the stage of Pfleeger Concert Hall shone brightly on Saturday night with joy and elation as alumni and students gathered in honor of Rowan University's Centennial Concert, presented...

"In first place came Spud Mack, a band with a genre that fluctuates to reflect each band member’s music taste." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Spud Mack, LVNA, & Slim Dogis triumph at Rowan’s Battle of the Bands

Maryela Gallardo March 6, 2024

Nine local bands formed by some of Rowan University’s students rocked the Chamberlain Student Center Pit on March 2, while showcasing their talent to the public as they competed in the annual Battle...

"Director Melanie Stewart explains the play as being very “meta” which in theater has to do with the creation of a production and the “bones” behind a dramatic show." -Contributor / Gillian Kenney

Rowan’s “Monster: A Frankenstein Play” turns Tohill Theater into a realm of experimentation

Madison Miller February 28, 2024

Rowan students who came out to see “Monster: A Frankenstein Play” at the Tohill Theater, which ran over the weekend from Feb. 22-25, may have been expecting to see a unique take on the classic tale....

"This new exhibition features pieces that have been censored for years, by an artist who was left out of the original group of eighty women." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

10 of 80 + 1 Exhibition challenges art censorship & celebrates women in the visual arts

Beth Cimaglia February 28, 2024

10 of 80 + 1 is an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts and is a (re)FOCUS 2024 participant. There are a total of twelve pieces on display now...

"After her first piccolo solo, Herbine was told by her band director that she'll make more money if she becomes a piccolo artist as they don't play as much, however, when they do, it's very important." - Copy Editor / Rianna Moses.

Lois Herbine’s musical journey & impactful recital at Boyd Recital Hall

Rianna Moses February 21, 2024

Piccolo specialist Lois Herbine uncovers her musical passage with the small sister of the flute while being grateful for the experiences that got her here. The Recording Artist from Philadelphia who went...

"During the performance, a screen above the band played a video compilation of Tony Bennett throughout the years, highlighting the vastness of his career with shots of a young Tony performing in the 1950s & 60s mixed with recent clips from his multiple concerts with Lady Gaga in the 2010s." - Contributor / Adam Reim.

Harmonizing Tribute: Rowan University’s 54th Annual Jazz Festival pays homage to Tony Bennett

Adam Reim February 21, 2024

On the evening of Feb. 16, jazz appreciators from all across South Jersey assembled in Pfleeger Concert Hall to witness the culmination of Rowan University’s 54th Annual Jazz Festival: a tribute concert...

"As someone very experienced in the trombone and brass instruments, Walley wanted his students to open their minds up to different ways of music during his performance and get exposed to pieces that aren’t specifically written for the trombone so they could incorporate them into their music knowledge." - Contributor / Lauren Picariello

Notes of inspiration: Adjunct professor Matt Walley takes center stage with unique trombone repertoires

Rianna Moses February 14, 2024

Dr. Matt Walley opens up about his trombone journey while exposing his students to different trombone repertoires during the last concert of The Festival of Brass at Rowan University.  The adjunct...

"Dan Collins is a senior here at Rowan University, and his stand-up comedy act is more than unique. Collins took the stage with his comedy routine alongside several of his plushie toys." - Contributor / Kayla Tursi

Laughs & Plushies: Dan Collins’ unique comedy takes center stage at SUP’s Open Mic Night

Jenna Ascolese February 7, 2024

On Feb. 5, Student University Programmers (SUP) held their monthly open mic night. Students lined up in the Prof’s Place, located in Rowan University's Student Center, to showcase all their conventional...

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