Well-Being
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
October's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: "People will forget what you said. They will forget what you did. But they will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
October's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: "People will forget what you said. They will forget what you did. But they will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
September's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Always be mindful and aware of your body language and tone of voice when interacting with customers. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
September's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Always be mindful and aware of your body language and tone of voice when interacting with customers. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
August's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Make it your goal to exceed a customer’s expectations. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads folder to be your desktop...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
August's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Make it your goal to exceed a customer’s expectations. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads folder to be your desktop...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
July's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Customer service is not a department, it’s everyone’s job. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads folder to be your...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
July's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Customer service is not a department, it’s everyone’s job. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads folder to be your...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
June's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: “The 'U' goes before 'ME' in ‘Customer.’” - Janna Cachola Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads folder to be...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
June's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: “The 'U' goes before 'ME' in ‘Customer.’” - Janna Cachola Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads folder to be...
Alicia Groatman: Holistic Advising
Advising is a critical part of a student’s college experience and Alicia Groatman, an advisor in the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts, is taking a holistic approach to ensure students choose the courses that best reflect their education and career goals. Alicia says that she encourages her students “to not just take classes to check off boxes, but [to] be more confident in their choices and what they consider beneficial for themselves.” In recent years,...
Alicia Groatman: Holistic Advising
Advising is a critical part of a student’s college experience and Alicia Groatman, an advisor in the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts, is taking a holistic approach to ensure students choose the courses that best reflect their education and career goals. Alicia says that she encourages her students “to not just take classes to check off boxes, but [to] be more confident in their choices and what they consider beneficial for themselves.” In recent years,...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
June's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Personalize the service you provide by introducing yourself and addressing customers by name. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
June's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Personalize the service you provide by introducing yourself and addressing customers by name. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads...
Celebrating Ramadan & Supporting Students
As É«ÀÇÉçÇø fosters a greater sense of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is important to educate faculty and student affairs professionals on the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar calendar. This year, Ramadan began on April 24th and it will end May 24th. During this time, many Muslims will fast (abstain from food and drink, even water) from dawn to dusk for 30 days. Most Muslims wake...
Celebrating Ramadan & Supporting Students
As É«ÀÇÉçÇø fosters a greater sense of diversity, equity, and inclusion, it is important to educate faculty and student affairs professionals on the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar calendar. This year, Ramadan began on April 24th and it will end May 24th. During this time, many Muslims will fast (abstain from food and drink, even water) from dawn to dusk for 30 days. Most Muslims wake...
What Does Mental Health Mean To You?
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive recently hosted an online panel about mental health, titled “Building Kinder Communities, Supporting Well-being of Diverse Students & Improving Mental Health Resources,” which was presented to over 200 participants across the nation via Zoom. The open conversation was presented in partnership with the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), the Give Back Foundation, and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. The panel was moderated by...
What Does Mental Health Mean To You?
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive recently hosted an online panel about mental health, titled “Building Kinder Communities, Supporting Well-being of Diverse Students & Improving Mental Health Resources,” which was presented to over 200 participants across the nation via Zoom. The open conversation was presented in partnership with the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), the Give Back Foundation, and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation. The panel was moderated by...
FREE Group Fitness Classes!
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation is doing its part to help keep you healthy and moving during these challenging times with Virtual Group Fitness Classes that are free for any É«ÀÇÉçÇø employee or student now until May 8.Choose from Yoga, Pilates and Prof Strong! (body weight training strength class) offered four times during the week. All levels of expertise are welcome and the instructors offer plenty of options for everyone to be successful.“It is always important for our physical well-being to...
FREE Group Fitness Classes!
É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation is doing its part to help keep you healthy and moving during these challenging times with Virtual Group Fitness Classes that are free for any É«ÀÇÉçÇø employee or student now until May 8.Choose from Yoga, Pilates and Prof Strong! (body weight training strength class) offered four times during the week. All levels of expertise are welcome and the instructors offer plenty of options for everyone to be successful.“It is always important for our physical well-being to...
Stretches to Practice While you WFH
Working remotely has many challenges that we’ve all been facing over the last few weeks, including setting up a comfortable space to work. You believe you’ve figured out the best setup for your home office, but whether it’s an actual desk or the dining room table, it still might not be the best for you, physically. Neck or back pain could set in by sitting in this new office for long periods of time. Katie Huber, É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness with...
Stretches to Practice While you WFH
Working remotely has many challenges that we’ve all been facing over the last few weeks, including setting up a comfortable space to work. You believe you’ve figured out the best setup for your home office, but whether it’s an actual desk or the dining room table, it still might not be the best for you, physically. Neck or back pain could set in by sitting in this new office for long periods of time. Katie Huber, É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness with...
Service Never Stops!
Well, Coronavirus may have us down, but don't ever count a Prof out! Many of our events and activities have moved online and are finding new ways to engage our community and continue to provide vital resources for both our student community and the Glassboro community at-large. St. Baldrick's Day The St. Baldrick's Foundation, which supports children and their families as they fight childhood cancer, celebrated its 10th Anniversary at É«ÀÇÉçÇø on April 4. And although our Profs couldn't...
Service Never Stops!
Well, Coronavirus may have us down, but don't ever count a Prof out! Many of our events and activities have moved online and are finding new ways to engage our community and continue to provide vital resources for both our student community and the Glassboro community at-large. St. Baldrick's Day The St. Baldrick's Foundation, which supports children and their families as they fight childhood cancer, celebrated its 10th Anniversary at É«ÀÇÉçÇø on April 4. And although our Profs couldn't...
What Are You Reading?
Now that we've all had to slow down a little bit, many are rediscovering those books we've been wanting to read. Whether you like ot get lost in a mystery, gloss through pages of beautiful rooms for DIY inspiration, delve into a good romance, or are looking for a little self-reflection, there is a style for everyone. We Want to Know! Tell us what you're reading, and why! You'll see from my list that I have some young readers in my house. Some are new adventures, some are old standbys that...
What Are You Reading?
Now that we've all had to slow down a little bit, many are rediscovering those books we've been wanting to read. Whether you like ot get lost in a mystery, gloss through pages of beautiful rooms for DIY inspiration, delve into a good romance, or are looking for a little self-reflection, there is a style for everyone. We Want to Know! Tell us what you're reading, and why! You'll see from my list that I have some young readers in my house. Some are new adventures, some are old standbys that...
Be Kind - A Virtual Mental Health Event
Now, more than ever, mental health continues to be a topic of concern for many on campus, as well as across the globe. On April 22, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive is partnering with outside organizations to host an open conversation with students through a Zoom webinar. The discussion will center around the intersection of kindness and mental health. For complete infomation, the flyer is available here. É«ÀÇÉçÇø's collaborators: Born This Way Foundation - Lady Gaga’s foundation NIRSA - National Intramural...
Be Kind - A Virtual Mental Health Event
Now, more than ever, mental health continues to be a topic of concern for many on campus, as well as across the globe. On April 22, É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive is partnering with outside organizations to host an open conversation with students through a Zoom webinar. The discussion will center around the intersection of kindness and mental health. For complete infomation, the flyer is available here. É«ÀÇÉçÇø's collaborators: Born This Way Foundation - Lady Gaga’s foundation NIRSA - National Intramural...
Supporting Student Well-being Outside of the Classroom
We know that the challenges of physical, financial, emotional, community, social, and purpose well-being are significantly being impacted, right now. This can be felt across the university by students, faculty and staff, alike. At É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive, we are doing our best to promote activities and support systems to help our community find healthy options to cope, thrive and succeed during this time. We include most of our events, activities and learning opportunities in our Strive to Thrive...
Supporting Student Well-being Outside of the Classroom
We know that the challenges of physical, financial, emotional, community, social, and purpose well-being are significantly being impacted, right now. This can be felt across the university by students, faculty and staff, alike. At É«ÀÇÉçÇø Thrive, we are doing our best to promote activities and support systems to help our community find healthy options to cope, thrive and succeed during this time. We include most of our events, activities and learning opportunities in our Strive to Thrive...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
April's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Remember: People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. -Theodore Roosevelt Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
April's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Remember: People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. -Theodore Roosevelt Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from...
Well-being Tools at Your Fingertips
Overwhelmed. When asked how you are feeling, is this the first word that pops into your mind? I assure you, you’re not alone. For many of us, our emotions are sitting right on the tippy-top. A talk with Allie Pearce, Assistant Director of Healthy Campus Initiatives, reminds us that there are online resources available to É«ÀÇÉçÇø staff and students. Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a resource whose popularity is building on-campus. TAO can be used anytime, anywhere since it’s an...
Well-being Tools at Your Fingertips
Overwhelmed. When asked how you are feeling, is this the first word that pops into your mind? I assure you, you’re not alone. For many of us, our emotions are sitting right on the tippy-top. A talk with Allie Pearce, Assistant Director of Healthy Campus Initiatives, reminds us that there are online resources available to É«ÀÇÉçÇø staff and students. Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) is a resource whose popularity is building on-campus. TAO can be used anytime, anywhere since it’s an...
Show Us Your Space!
We asked you to send in photos of your WFH spaces, as well as your coworkers (official and not-so-official) and you did not disappoint! One thing has become apparent in our new normal - our Student Affairs colleagues are resourceful, resilient, and have some pretty awesome smiles. The WFH Spaces of Student Affairs We'll continue to feature photos of your WFH spaces, so please continue to send them in to ourvoice@rowan.edu. Until then, enjoy!
Show Us Your Space!
We asked you to send in photos of your WFH spaces, as well as your coworkers (official and not-so-official) and you did not disappoint! One thing has become apparent in our new normal - our Student Affairs colleagues are resourceful, resilient, and have some pretty awesome smiles. The WFH Spaces of Student Affairs We'll continue to feature photos of your WFH spaces, so please continue to send them in to ourvoice@rowan.edu. Until then, enjoy!
Campus Rec Launches New Social Media Campaign
We’re all going through a tough time. COVID-19 has altered how we operate on a day-to-day basis. Campus Rec has launched a new social media campaign to promote the well-being of É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s students, faculty, staff and our community members. The professional staff and graduate coordinators (myself included) of Campus Rec are experiencing the same obstacles as our patrons. Our new campaign gives us an opportunity to show how we get through difficult times like these, while providing...
Campus Rec Launches New Social Media Campaign
We’re all going through a tough time. COVID-19 has altered how we operate on a day-to-day basis. Campus Rec has launched a new social media campaign to promote the well-being of É«ÀÇÉçÇø’s students, faculty, staff and our community members. The professional staff and graduate coordinators (myself included) of Campus Rec are experiencing the same obstacles as our patrons. Our new campaign gives us an opportunity to show how we get through difficult times like these, while providing...
Couch-to-5k: Virtual Edition!
You were all hyped to complete your first 5k with Student affairs in our "Couch-to-5k Office Edition." Maybe you were getting back into running and this was the perfect way to do that - and to get to know your colleagues. Well, the Run for É«ÀÇÉçÇø 5k may be cancelled, but the outdoors are not! The Couch-to-5k can still happen. YOU can still make it happen! Allie Pearce, Assistant Director of Healthy Campus Initiatives, declared,"I still want to see everyone succeed," says Allie. "I still...
Couch-to-5k: Virtual Edition!
You were all hyped to complete your first 5k with Student affairs in our "Couch-to-5k Office Edition." Maybe you were getting back into running and this was the perfect way to do that - and to get to know your colleagues. Well, the Run for É«ÀÇÉçÇø 5k may be cancelled, but the outdoors are not! The Couch-to-5k can still happen. YOU can still make it happen! Allie Pearce, Assistant Director of Healthy Campus Initiatives, declared,"I still want to see everyone succeed," says Allie. "I still...
Join us for FREE Intramural Esports & Virtual Games!
Do you have a little time on your hands and fancy yourself a budding esports afficionado? Are you looking for new ways to spice up your walk/jog to the same old places? É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation is excited to announce our FREE online Intramural Sports Offerings for EVERYONE at É«ÀÇÉçÇø, with the hope of engaging current students, faculty and staff members to compete and play alongside one another. We are also inviting our É«ÀÇÉçÇø alumni to participate in order to rally together as a community,...
Join us for FREE Intramural Esports & Virtual Games!
Do you have a little time on your hands and fancy yourself a budding esports afficionado? Are you looking for new ways to spice up your walk/jog to the same old places? É«ÀÇÉçÇø Campus Recreation is excited to announce our FREE online Intramural Sports Offerings for EVERYONE at É«ÀÇÉçÇø, with the hope of engaging current students, faculty and staff members to compete and play alongside one another. We are also inviting our É«ÀÇÉçÇø alumni to participate in order to rally together as a community,...
Tips for Working Remotely
As we settle into our new normal, many of us are navigating unchartered territory as we begin to “work remotely.” We imagine this will be easy. I mean, what could be better than rolling out of bed and jumping right in to work? There is so much to learn – some of us overwork, because it’ so convenient; we become distracted by our neighbors, who are also likely working from home; we struggle to get the hang of remote meetings….and so much more. We reached out to...
Tips for Working Remotely
As we settle into our new normal, many of us are navigating unchartered territory as we begin to “work remotely.” We imagine this will be easy. I mean, what could be better than rolling out of bed and jumping right in to work? There is so much to learn – some of us overwork, because it’ so convenient; we become distracted by our neighbors, who are also likely working from home; we struggle to get the hang of remote meetings….and so much more. We reached out to...
Show Us Your Space!
Okay, Student Affairs, the time has come for you to show us your space! What on earth does THAT mean, you're wondering? Well, if you're anything like me, your office space and coworkers have taken on a very different look within the last few days. We want to know what your new surroundings are like, so help us make a collection to share with our colleagues. Here are some ideas: Snap a photo of your new office digs. Take a video or photo of you with your "new coworkers" - pets,...
Show Us Your Space!
Okay, Student Affairs, the time has come for you to show us your space! What on earth does THAT mean, you're wondering? Well, if you're anything like me, your office space and coworkers have taken on a very different look within the last few days. We want to know what your new surroundings are like, so help us make a collection to share with our colleagues. Here are some ideas: Snap a photo of your new office digs. Take a video or photo of you with your "new coworkers" - pets,...
Celebrating Random Act of Kindness Week
Recently, the College of Education’s Advising Center and Office of Clinical Experiences celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week by assigning members from each office a colleague to treat to a Random Act of Kindness sometime during the week. The idea came about through collaboration amongst the faculty and, although voluntary, was openly embraced by all of the employees. The week was filled with an array of Random Acts of Kindness: from fresh flowers, to homemade peanut butter cups, to...
Celebrating Random Act of Kindness Week
Recently, the College of Education’s Advising Center and Office of Clinical Experiences celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Week by assigning members from each office a colleague to treat to a Random Act of Kindness sometime during the week. The idea came about through collaboration amongst the faculty and, although voluntary, was openly embraced by all of the employees. The week was filled with an array of Random Acts of Kindness: from fresh flowers, to homemade peanut butter cups, to...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
March's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Remember: It is not what you say, but how you say it that matters. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads folder to be...
PROFound Service Tip of the Month
March's PROFound Service Tip of the Month: Remember: It is not what you say, but how you say it that matters. Set this month's tip as your desktop wallpaper! Right click and download the image below. Mac Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" Windows Users: Right click on your desktop and select "Personalize" iPad Users: Navigate to Settings --> Wallpaper and select "Choose a New Wallpaper" Select this image from your downloads folder to be...
Get Energized With our Couch to 5K!
Ready, Set, Run! The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee is organizing a Couch to 5K running group, also known as C25K. Motivation is in great supply for this team, as it features a game plan with manageable expectations and a built-in support system. It is a perfect match for new runners, casual runners, or those runners that are looking for partners in their exercise routine. The Couch to 5k running group was born out of feedback from the Allies for Success Summit. Many...
Get Energized With our Couch to 5K!
Ready, Set, Run! The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee is organizing a Couch to 5K running group, also known as C25K. Motivation is in great supply for this team, as it features a game plan with manageable expectations and a built-in support system. It is a perfect match for new runners, casual runners, or those runners that are looking for partners in their exercise routine. The Couch to 5k running group was born out of feedback from the Allies for Success Summit. Many...
Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) will be celebrated for the 34th year on February 5th, 2020. This celebration, which is hosted by the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), first began in 1987 in Washington, D.C. as a day to recognize women’s sports. The WSF website writes that the first NGWSD “united premiere organizations and elite female athletes to bring national attention to the promise of girls and women in sports.” Since the initial celebration, NGWSD...
Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) will be celebrated for the 34th year on February 5th, 2020. This celebration, which is hosted by the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), first began in 1987 in Washington, D.C. as a day to recognize women’s sports. The WSF website writes that the first NGWSD “united premiere organizations and elite female athletes to bring national attention to the promise of girls and women in sports.” Since the initial celebration, NGWSD...
Walk Like a PROF to Support our National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration!
Friday, February 7, 2020 2:00pm - Check in at the Fitness Center Desk to join us on the track! Join us for a Walk and Talk around the Indoor Track! This month's walk will take place at 2pm on Friday, February 7 and features a casual walk and talk around the Campus Recreation Center indoor track. Find a pace buddy and feel free to do as many laps as you'd like. All Are Welcome! National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration Did you know that February 3 - 8 we'll be celebrating girls and...
Walk Like a PROF to Support our National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration!
Friday, February 7, 2020 2:00pm - Check in at the Fitness Center Desk to join us on the track! Join us for a Walk and Talk around the Indoor Track! This month's walk will take place at 2pm on Friday, February 7 and features a casual walk and talk around the Campus Recreation Center indoor track. Find a pace buddy and feel free to do as many laps as you'd like. All Are Welcome! National Girls and Women in Sports Celebration Did you know that February 3 - 8 we'll be celebrating girls and...
Walk Like a PROF
Join us for a Fun Fall Stroll! This month's walk will take place at 2pm on Wednesday, November 20 and features a route that takes us around a lake, down É«ÀÇÉçÇø Boulevard, and through the wooded paths of campus! Join us for all or part of the walk. Check route markers and estimated arrival times to join us along the way. All Are Welcome Please see the map and itinerary below, which indicates approximate times we'll be passing key locations around campus. All are welcome (even non-Student...
Walk Like a PROF
A Tour of the Town! This month's walk will take place at 1:00pm on Thursday, September 26 and features a route that takes us into downtown Glassboro! We'll take in the sights down main street, visit the Glassboro Town Square, and tour all the new additions to É«ÀÇÉçÇø Boulevard. Join us for all or part of the walk. Check route markers and estimated arrival times to join us along the way. All Are Welcome Please see the map and itinerary below, which indicates approximate times we'll be passing...
Top 5 Ways You Can Help a New College Student
Has a new student come to you with a question? Have you encountered what appears to be a confused student, walking dazed through the Student Center? As a member of the Division of Student Affairs, we all want to help students, but are sometimes tripped up by our own fears of doing “the right thing.” Below are five suggestions to be your most helpful self as students come back to campus. BE HONESTCollege is usually seen as a transition from childhood to adulthood. Having an...
Meals Without Wheels- 3 Most Popular Walkable Lunch Spots in Glassboro
Thank you for sharing your favorite walkable lunch spots around Glassboro with us. We know which lunch spots we will be trying on our next lunch break! First Place Winner! The first place winner was, without a doubt, Angelo's Glassboro Diner with 35.71% of the vote! Angelo's Diner has been a landmark in the Glassboro community since 1946. This legendary, thriving small-business has found a special place in the hearts of members of the Glassboro community. The atmosphere...
We All Aim to Thrive at É«ÀÇÉçÇø
Thrive: verb - to grow vigorously; to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances. Thrive - it is what we all hope to accomplish in both our professional and home life. But often, one takes a backseat to the other, then we are off-balance and our overall well-being is thrown off-kilter. This affects our work and personal relationships, as well as our ability to accomplish any goals we have set for ourselves. Enter Scott Woodside and the Thrive initiative....
É«ÀÇÉçÇø's Favorite Beach Is....
Thank you for sharing your favorite beach with us! Ocean City, with its famed boardwalk and beautiful eight mile stretch of beach, was the hands-down winner with 47.6% of the vote. We also received several write-in votes, letting us know that Atlantic City and Sea Isle are not to be forgotten! We know there are folks out there who like to do more than just put their toes in the sand. So…. Send us YOUR vacation photos and we might include your picture in the next edition of Our Voice!...
Feeding our Souls....and Stomachs
On a recent Friday morning, É«ÀÇÉçÇø faculty members and Philabundance employees joined forces to lend a helping hand in delivering fresh food for Glassboro families. In fact, every Friday at 10 a.m., residents get the chance to obtain fresh produce for their families. Founded in 1984, Philabundance was the brainchild of Pamela Rainey Lawler. She began the non-profit to combat hunger after she witnessed good food go to waste and saw an opportunity to provide food for the hungry in our area....
Meals Without Wheels - Lunch Spots Within Walking Distance
Glassboro has changed a lot over the last few years and we're lucky to have so many great lunch options within walking distance. Whether you're interested in a quiet meal alone, a lunchtime meeting, or a lively group outing, there's something for everyone in Glassboro! Check out some of our town's newest restaurants below and vote for your favorite.
NJ Day Trips (that aren't the Jersey Shore)
There's more to New Jersey than the Jersey Shore! If our poll of favorite New Jersey beaches didn't insprire you to put your toes in the sand, maybe the day trips below will give you some ideas for other fun activities throughout the Garden State. If you're still not ready to hop in the car after reading our list, check out Visit NJ for ideas all across New Jersey! Palmyra Cove Nature Park - Palmyra, NJ If you love to explore natural beauty close to home, then check out Palmyra Cove...
A Fun Day at Live. Learn. PLAY!
Thank you to our Campus Rec colleagues! Our 8th annual live.learn.PLAY! day was a huge success, thanks to the hard work of Campus Recreation. The day featured events and activities that aimed to foster camaraderie throughout our Division. We had a blast playing basketball, tackling an obstacle course, building a Jenga tower, painting brown-eyed Susans, playing bingo and competing in one intense tug-of-war tournament! It was great to step away from our desks and get to know each other...
Battle of the Beaches
Summer is here and it’s time to go “down the shore!” Whether you’re interested in family fun, a quiet respite, water adventures, boardwalk shenanigans or seaside food specialties, there is a Jersey beach calling your name! Everyone seems to have a favorite, so take our poll below and let us know which one you choose when you make your trip to the famous Jersey Coastline!
Well-Being Tips with Katie Huber
Our first Walk Like a PROF event is in the books! Twenty five colleagues from Student Affairs - and beyond - joined us for a friendly, fun-paced, one-mile walk through campus. Katie Huber, Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness at the Rec Center happily led the walk and shared some fitness and well-being tips throughout our trip. Katie, who leads group fitness and student wellness programs at the Rec Center, sees great benefits in exercising with peers and friends. After all, Katie...
Join Us for a Meet and Greet at Glassboro Summer Fest
Glassboro has canceled SummerFest on July 11 due to inclement weather. Mark your calendar! On Thursday, July 11 we'll be heading to É«ÀÇÉçÇø Boulevard for our first ever Glassboro Summer Fest Meet & Greet. Catch us from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on the Town Square patio for a #É«ÀÇÉçÇøPROUD get-together that will help you “beat the heat.” (FREE giveaway hint!) Feel free to relax and chat with colleagues or set off to explore all the great offerings of Summer Fest. Join us for the Glassboro...
Top 10 things to do at É«ÀÇÉçÇø this summer
Summer is the perfect time to get out there and discover fun activities in and around É«ÀÇÉçÇø! Grab a colleague or your family and explore Glassboro. Free Summer Employee Softball League Edelman Planetarium shows STEM Camps Glassboro SummerFest Wildlife walks through campus Summer alumni events Summer Music Camps Glassboro Community Day Professional Development Trainings Glassboro Art Walk and Night Market