Beyond The Brown & Gold

Jean ’81 & Ric Edelman ’80 on Financial Literacy, Edelman Fossil Park, & Self-Care

Acclaimed financial advisor and best-selling personal finance author Ric Edelman ’80 hosted the country’s longest-running personal finance radio show, The Ric Edelman Show, and subsequent podcast, The Truth About Your Future with Ric Edelman. Jean Edelman ’81 is an author and host of the Self-Care with Jean podcast. They continue to build a legacy at Rowan University and beyond.
The latest edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold welcomes the co-founders of Edelman Financial Engines, the largest investment management firm in the nation, to the show. The Edelmans take us on their path, from Glassboro State College to the top echelon of personal finance; crypto; and the relationship between parents, children, and money. 
Also, they explain how and why they continue to support Rowan University and its students – including the marvelous Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University. They reveal how the park came to be and how it will benefitgenerations to come.
Come discover the couple’s dynamic story and how they became two of the most influential figures in the asset and wealth management field.

Steve Feinberg '90 on Good Charlotte, Rowan Music Group, & A Life in the Music Industry

Steve Feinberg '90 is a seasoned music industry professional with a remarkable career spanning over 24 years. His journey in the arts started when he relocated from Philadelphia to New York, where he became an integral part of the entertainment landscape. A new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold catches up with Feinberg and his amazing run in the entertainment industry and how he landed back at Rowan University to further develop the Rowan Music Group. 
A career that included managing Good Charlotte and working with Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Kline takes center stage on an exciting new episode. 
Initially working with Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Kline to produce Shakespeare in the Park, Steve quickly found a place in the television industry, running the script department for network television’s #1 drama, Law & Order.

Chrissy Buteas '04 on Working in Government, Playing Field Hockey, & Advice for Students

Chrissy Buteas '04 made the most of her time at Rowan University. Buteas won a national championship as a member of Rowan University's field hockey team. Her success extended past the field as she explained in a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold.
Buteas, the President & CEO of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ), joined the podcast to discuss her career in government; how she arrived at her chosen career path; continued work at Rowan University; and much more including her time as a Rowan University athlete.

Karl Jurman ’78 and Mary (D’Arcy) Jurman ’77 on Falling in Love, Broadway, & A Life in the Arts

Karl Jurman ’78 and Mary (D’Arcy) Jurman ’77 joined Beyond the Brown & Gold to share their experiences at then-Glassboro State College and more. These Prof Sweethearts detail the story about how they met; and how the arts has played an important part in their lives. Plus, hear from Karl Jurman '78 on life working on Broadway and his vast experiences as a music director. Mary Jurman covers her work in voice performance and the pivotal moments that helped shape her career

Lu Reyes '20 & Jay Reyes '13 on Art, Working with a Sibling, & Being The Super Poor Kids

Lu Reyes '20 and Jay Reyes '13, known as The Super Poor Kids, are an accomplished art duo hailing from Camden, NJ, whose artistic pursuits span over a decade and a half. During their time at Rowan, they joined the Xi Gamma chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and remain active members of the organization today.
The brother duo joins the latest episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold to talk about their art careers, upbringing, working with the NHL's New Jersey Devils, and much more.

Prof Sweethearts Edition - Part 2

Love is in the air during February for Beyond The Brown & Gold as we salute Prof Sweethearts. Couples who met their significant other at Rowan University share their love stories in a special two-part episode.
Part 2 features the following the couples: 
Avé (Borneo) Altersitz ’77 & Russell Altersitz ’76
Chris Douglas ’94 & Lourdes (Fernandez) Douglas ’96
Gina (Bittner) Di Bartolo ’09 & Anthony Di Bartolo ’09
Angela (Sharp) Tripido ’93 & Anthony Tripido ’93
Enjoy this special look at love courtesy of Beyond the Brown & Gold!

Prof Sweethearts Edition - Part 1

Love is in the air during February for Beyond The Brown & Gold as we salute Prof Sweethearts. Couples who met their significant other at Rowan University share their love stories in a special two-part episode.
Part 1 features the following the couples: 
Brian Ceriani ’99 & Jessica (Striplin) Ceriani ’99
Charles Morgan ’12 & Stephanie (Holmes) Morgan ’13
Abby Aretz ’20 & Emily Kertis ’20
Enjoy this special look at love courtesy of Beyond the Brown & Gold!

Dr. Al Lewis '06 on Becoming a Leader, Life as a Superintendent, & Playing Ice Hockey

Dr. Al Lewis '06 developed a career in education as the Superintendent at Weymouth Township School District. He shares his path to success on the latest edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Dr. Lewis explains how Rowan University played a pivotal role in his life from the classroom to the ice rink and meeting his future wife. Also, he describes what action he took upon taking on a new job, the position's challenges, surrounding yourself with the right people, and much more.