Welcome back to the 1st Honors Announcer of the Fall 2026 term!

The Honors Announcer is a weekly newsletter sent on Mondays when school is in session. The newsletter shares upcoming Honors events, Think, Thrive, & Share events, and updates from the Honors Office. You can also see a full list of events on the Honors Google Calendar (linked below).

We hope you have a fantastic semester and hope to see you at an upcoming Honors event!

Honors Google Calendar

Introducing Participation on Canvas!

Starting this semester, Participation will be tracked and managed on Canvas for all students. Spend the first week of classes getting familiar with Participation requirements and guidelines by checking out the Canvas course, using the link below!

Canvas

Students in BLAST have their own section of Participation which is slightly different than students who have completed the mentoring program

Honors Staff Office Hours

Honors Faculty Fellow-stop by and chat with Dr. Hyde about Alternative Course Experiences, Martinson Summer Scholars, and Honors with Distinction!

Tuesdays 11am-12pm and Wednesdays 2-3pm in Seminar Room 202.

Student Engagement Coordinator- for questions on participation requirements, approved events, or to share your ideas about improving Honors!

Tuesdays from 9-11am & 1-3pm and Thursdays from 9am-2pm in Seminar Room 202

Narcan Virtual Training

Tuesday, September 8th at 3:30pm

*Counts as a Think OR Thrive

Narcan Training

Library 101

Tuesday, September 15th at 10am

Library 101

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Tuesday, September 15th at 1pm

*Counts as a Think OR Thrive

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate

Tuesday, September 15th at 5pm

*Also counts as a Community & Belonging event

RCHGHR Film Screening

Spotlight Series Concert

Tuesday, September 1st at 7:30pm

Spotlight Series

Donuts with Honors

Wednesday, September 9th from 10-12pm

Donuts with Honors

Express & Decompress

Monday, September 14th at 5:30pm

Mental Health Monday Series

Commuter Brunch & Resource Fair

Tuesday, September 15th from 12-2pm

*Also counts as a Community & Belonging event

Commuter Resource Fair

Cape May Whale Watching Trip

Saturday, September 19th

*Counts as a Think OR Thrive; RSVP will open on 9/4

Free Honors Trip

Semester-Long Thrive Opportunities

Join an Honors Group- being a member of an Honors group and regularly attending meetings equals 2 Thrives. More details in the link below!

Choir Group meets weekly on Mondays at 5pm starting on 9/7
Barkivoglio Group, Book Group, Problem-Based Learning Group, Fiber Arts, and LGBTQ+ Group will confirm their meeting dates by the end of the week.

Group Descriptions and Details

Check Back for Volunteer Opportunities As The Semester Progresses!

In the meantime...

Did you complete a move-in shift with Rowan Housing? Forward your shift confirmation email to valverdec@rowan.edu so we can save it for end of the semester attendance verification.

Semester-Long Share Opportunities

Fresh For All- every Friday from 8:30am-11am; Requires registration with the Office of Volunteerism and you MUST sign in.

Get Fit @ Rowan- Must be a able to complete a training the week of September 21 - 25, 2026 in order to volunteer and work with clients. Requires at least 1 hour of volunteering a week for 10 weeks.

Breast Cancer Meal Care Delivery- Deliver a meal or care package to a patient in need throughout the semester. Sign up for a Tuesday or Wednesday shift through the BCMC GroupMe.

Email volunteer@rowan.edu

GetFit Sign Up link

BCMC Proflink

All approved Think, Thrive and Share events are listed in the weekly Honors Announcer and in the

Honors Google Calendar.

The Honors Announcer is sent on Mondays. If you would like to submit an event for consideration, please fill out the Honors Announcer Event Application form. All events must be submitted no later than the Friday before the event occurs. Please note that events must be open to all students, free to attend, and hosted, sponsored, or co-sponsored by one of Rowan’s departments, offices, schools, or colleges. Events that are limited to club/group members, or a specific major, etc., will not be considered.

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