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Welcome to the News & Events e-newsletter from the College of Science & Mathematics and School of Health Professions Dean's Office. We recommend you "download pictures" for the best viewing experience.
Updates & Announcements
Spring 2021 Registration
Registration for Spring 2021 is open and classes are filling fast. Register early to be sure to get the courses you need.
Pass/No Credit Option and Course Withdrawal for Fall 2020
Pass/No Credit grading is available for undergraduate and graduate courses in fall 2020 (with the exception of MD, DO or PhD programs). The Withdrawal Deadline has been extended until December 2.

Events & Workshops
Thanksgiving Events
Are you staying on campus for the holiday? Check out these fun Thanksgiving break activities including Thanksgiving dinner!
End of Semester Conversation
Tuesday, December 1
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

This webinar will give parents and students the opportunity to hear how the semester has gone, what to anticipate for the spring 2021 semester return, how parents and family members may assist their students as it relates to our THRIVE initiative, along with engaging in a question-and-answer period.
 
Panelists include:
Arielle Gedeon, SGA president
Dr. Rory McElwee, VP for Student Affairs
Dr. Kevin Koett, Interim VP for Student Life and Dean of Students
Scott Woodside, Director for the Wellness Center
Dr. Amy Hoch, Associate Director - Counseling and Psychological Services Center
 
Moderator: 
Dr. Drew Tinnin, Associate VP for Student Life 
Virtual Event with MSNBC's Steve Kornacki
Have questions about the recent election Wondering what will happen next? Join the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC) for:

So, What Happened? A Virtual Conversation with Steve Kornacki of MSNBC
 
Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 7 p.m.
Hear from Black Alumni
Join us December 6 for a panel discussion hosted by the Rowan University Black Alumni Network—the 3rd in a series of virtual events surrounding topics that impact the Black Rowan community. Alumni panelists will take a look back at Glassboro in the nineties and how influential the transformative decade was for the institution. Panelists will also reflect on their student experiences and share lessons.

For more information, or to register, visit alumni.rowan.edu/torch.
Internships & Opportunities
Follow Us to Win
Follow us on social media and be automatically entered in our swag bag giveaway. Two students will be randomly chosen between now and December 31.
RA Positions
Residential Learning & University Housing Office is recruiting undergraduate candidates for Resident Assistant positions for the 2021-2022 academic year. RAs are peer leaders trained to help students adjust to the university environment and promote the development of a safe, supportive and inclusive residential community. Next information sessions on December 1 and December 4. Application deadline is January 19, 2021 by 5 p.m.
Teaching Fellowship
Have you considered becoming a teacher? This prestigious Fellowship offers a $32,000 stipend toward completion of a yearlong M.Ed. at Duquesne University, West Chester University, or the University of Pennsylvania. Fellows prepare through a full-year clinical experience in a local high-need school, coupled with rigorous coursework. Then they teach for three years in a high-need middle or high school, with mentoring throughout the entire process.
Undergraduate Scholarships
The Student Government Association is awarding $35,000 in scholarships to Rowan undergraduate students in the amounts of $1000 (20), $2500 (4), and $5000 (1). The application is open now and will close on November 29. Application available at https://bit.ly/SGAScholarshipFall2020.

Email SGAAcademic@rowan.edu with any questions.
Profs Connect
Join Profs Connect, a new online mentoring and networking platform! Connect with other profs, view opportunities, and expand your success network!

To create a profile, sign up with an email address or current LinkedIn account. Professional and educational information from current LinkedIn profiles will transfer to the Profs Connect account. 
PSE&G Internships for Undergrads
Interested in sustainability studies? The PSE&G Institute for Sustainable Studies is offering a paid internship to undergraduate students to assist corporations, businesses, and government agencies with sustainability challenges. All majors welcome to apply.

Naval Horizons Challenge
The Naval Horizons challenge is designed to introduce STEM college students to cutting-edge science and technology topics that impact the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Students are invited to watch a video series, select a topic and share their ideas on the current state-of-the-art and a futurist vision of the Navy and/or Marine Corps in the year 2040. Submissions will be evaluated on a rolling basis and the first 3,000 submissions to meet the evaluation criteria will be awarded a $200 stipend.

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This email is distributed to undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Science &Mathematics and School of Health Professions. Past newsletters are available here. If you have questions or would like to submit content for future newsletters, please contact Brigid Milone at milone@rowan.edu.