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Celebrating a Century

Homecoming Week 2023

By Rowan University

October 19^th, 2023

Thousands of alumni, family and friends returned to reconnect on campus and cheer on their alma mater for Homecoming Week 2023, a University-wide celebration in a very big year, Rowan’s Centennial. See snapshots of Homecoming highlights below and enjoy more coverage and photos on Facebook: Rowan University and Alumni Association.

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“It’s fun just to see the campus and how much it progresses every year,” said Mary Lathrope ’90, a computer science graduate. “This is not just fun, it’s our roots.”

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“I want our kids to see where I got my start,” said Jeff Miles ’02, a Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering graduate who serves on the Alumni Advisory Council.

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“I loved Rowan and still do,” said Janet (Russell) Garcia ’74, who was an Elementary Education major and Homecoming queen of 1971. “I had a wonderful experience—four great years.”

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“I love being a Prof and being part of this community,” said Juan Sanchez ’08, one of the relay team in a 26.6-mile run on Saturday that revived a tradition begun in 1958.

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“It’s always important to come out, reconnect and visit friends,” said Israel Laguer ’05, representing the Rowan ASCEND program.

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