š± How Rowanās new āDefy Definitionā brand just took over campus
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In today's newsletter:
- How Rowanās new āDefy Definitionā brand just took over campus
- Want a peek at Rowanās magical spin on āCinderellaā?
- How a $10M gift will reshape Rowanās Glassboro business education
Also on today's calendar: The First Annual Jersey Joint 4/20 Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
- Sunday: Windy and cooler with showers, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Defy Definition comes to life in Student Center Expansion (thewhitonline.com) ā Rowan University students in Glassboro just packed the Chamberlain Student Center Expansion for a big āDefy Definition: Liveā brand launch, complete with activities, speeches, and giveaways. Campus leaders framed the new slogan as a celebration of studentsā stories and opportunities, from clubs to cross-major exploration. If youāre part of the Rowan community, this campaign aims to shape how you see your education and your town. 
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2. Rowan Mainstage's 'Cinderella' delivers production of a timeless tale (thewhitonline.com) ā Rowan theatre students in Glassboro just wrapped a lively Rodgers and Hammerstein āCinderella,ā complete with double-cast leads and elegant waltz-heavy choreography in Pfleeger Concert Hall. Cast members described how they built onstage chemistry and gave emotional depth to classic fairy-tale roles. The piece also previews a final Mainstage choreography showcase at Tohill Theater from April 24ā26. Ā Ā Ā
3. N.J. university gets $10M donation to prep students for a career facing a massive shortage (nj.com subscription) ā Rowan University is launching a new School of Financial Planning based in Business Hall on its Glassboro campus, backed by a $10 million commitment from Edelman Financial Engines. Starting as early as fall 2026, the school aims to train more financial planners amid a nationwide shortage, expanding degree, certificate, and executive education options for local and regional students. Ā Ā Ā
4. #6 Baseball Out Slugs TCNJ, 21-16, for Seventh Consecutive Win (rowanathletics.com) ā Rowan baseball lit up the scoreboard in Glassboro, pounding TCNJ 21ā16 behind a careerāhigh six RBI performance and a barrage of hits. The Profs, now 22ā3, continue their hot streak into this weekendās games, including Alumni Day and a World Series ring ceremony that local fans may want to catch. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Glassboro
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Upcoming Events in
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MTG Saturday 3pm Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease ā The Comic Book Store
The Comic Book Store, 30 N Main St, Glassboro
3:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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The First Annual Jersey Joint 4/20 Festival
The Jersey Joint Dispensary , 11 State St , Glassboro
9:00 am -
Drag Me To Landmark - Super Mario
Landmark Americana , 1 Mullica Hill Rd , Glassboro
7:00 pm -
Rowan University Percussion Ensemble
Pfleeger Concert Hall , North Campus Drive , Glassboro
11:30 am -
Music & Movement
Glassboro Public Library , 101 Rowan Blvd , Glassboro
10:30 am -
Wine and Karaoke with Rockinā Ray
Summit City Farms & Winery , 500 University Blvd , Glassboro
7:00 pm -
Music & Movement
Glassboro Public Library , 101 Rowan Blvd , Glassboro
10:30 am -
Camille Peruto Music: Lascala's (Glassboro)
LaScala's FIRE , 112 Rowan Blvd , Glassboro
6:00 pm -
Music & Movement
Glassboro Public Library , 101 Rowan Blvd , Glassboro
10:30 am
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Wednesday April 22
Friday April 24
Wednesday April 29
Wednesday May 6
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š Events Nearby
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Family Storytime (All Ages)
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library , 606 Delsea Dr , Sewell
10:00 am -
Cat 5 Duo @ Jersey Goat
The Jersey G.O.A.T Grill + Public House , 645 Berlin - Cross Keys Rd , Sicklerville
4:00 pm -
Vineland Code Blue Designer Bag Bingo
Elks Lodge 580 , 1815 E Broad St , Millville
6:30 pm -
WTHS Junior Prom
DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia , 2349 Marlton Pike , Richwood
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- How is anybody in Glassboro supposed to get anywhere when half the roads are closed completely and the other half are halfway closed off due to roadwork?
I had to park on the side of the road a mile from my house and walk home today because the road my house is on is completely closed off! There has toā¦ (Nextdoor South Glassboro) - Good morn.
I am looking for a person to give me the best price and service on an AC unit replacement for my central air system (Nextdoor Stanger Ave)
- Staples posted a job opening for Retail Sales Supervisor in Woodbury Heights. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate in Woodbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glassboro here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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