Beyond The Brown & Gold

Michael Connallon, Jr. ’00 on Business, Working Overseas & Giving Back to Rowan University

Michael Connallon, Jr. '00 is currently executive director and senior relationship manager with JP Morgan Chase & Co.'s Agency Securities Finance business. He stops by to chat on a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Connallon shares his worldly business experiences that landed him in London and Hong Kong. Furthermore, Connallon discusses what he is doing to give back to his alma mater including his work with the Rowan University Foundation Board and the Rowan Innovation Venture Fund.

Stephanie Poe-Cerdan ’19 on Being a Non-Traditional Student, Hospice Care, & Business Ownership

Stephanie Poe-Cerdan '19 says there is no such thing as a bad day. Find out why from the College of Humanities & Social Sciences graduate on a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. She covers her road to a Rowan University degree as a non-traditional student and how she started caring for people at nine years old. Serving as CEO & Executive Director of Devani Home Care Solutions, the energetic Poe-Cerdan discussed what it is like working in the hospice care field and why it is so important to her.
 

Joe Wagner ’04 on ChatGPT, AI, & Jiu-Jitsu

Once upon a time Joe Wagner '04 was working towards a computer science degree at Rowan University. Now, he is a Cloud Architect at Vanguard. A long and winding road that includes his days as a Rowan University student, jiu-jitsu, and working overseas in England is detailed on a new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. Also, he offers thoughts on how to navigate cloud-based storage, ChatGPT, and the craze involving artificial intelligence (AI).

Maureen (Maguire) St. John ’78, ’87 on Black Sabbath, Springsteen, & Abstract Art

Find out why the arts has played such an important role in the life of Maureen (Maguire) St. John '78, '87 on a new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. St. John is a studio artist, photographer and retired art educator, who loves to educate on the finer points of art. The two-time Glassboro State College graduate shares her unique experiences growing up in South Jersey including seeing some legendary rock concerts in Glassboro including Black Sabbath, Bonnie Raitt, and many more. Also, she talks about what drove her into the art field; the importance of the arts; her love of music; and why Angelo's Diner is one of the many things that makes Glassboro a special and unique place.

BTBG MINISODE: Rowan University Homecoming 2023 is Almost Here!

Rowan University Homecoming 2023 kicks off on Monday, October 9 and lasts until Sunday, October 15. As Rowan University celebrates its 100th anniversary, find out how you can be a part of a once-in-a-lifetime spectacular from Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot in a special Beyond the Browan and Gold minisode!

Hannah Battiste ’15 on Dance, Psychology, & Finding Your Passion

How does a South Jersey native end up in the Pacific Northwest? Let Hannah Battiste '15 tell you all about it in a new episode of Beyond The Brown & Gold. As a Rowan University student, Battiste spent her time as a part of Student University Programmers, Rowan After Hours, and more. She shares her memories of Rowan and life after Glassboro which included working with animals. Plus, Battiste discusses her multiple jobs; and talks about how cultivating her love of dance and theater at a young age led to becoming a choreographer for children.
If you're a Glassboro State College/Rowan University alum, you can update us on your life by filling out a Class Notes form.

Matt Graifer ’08 on Being an Entertainer, Fashion, & Life with the Savannah Bananas

Rowan University graduate Matt Graifer '08 is many things including a father, a high school history teacher, and notably the on-field host for the notorious Savannah Bananas baseball team. Dubbed "The Young Professor" and "Chief Potassium Enthuasist," Graifer stopped by Beyond The Brown & Gold to share some wisdom on how a flashy wardrobe and outgoing personality have paid dividends for him so far. Also, he talks about his upcoming book project, how working at the Rowan University Rec Center impacted his life, and even flashes a good Hulk Hogan impersonation.

Michael Facchin ’08 on the Badger Den, E-Commerce, & Dashboard Confessional

Once upon a time, Michael Facchin '08 was serenading students with songs while living at Rowan University. Now, he takes the Beyond the Brown & Gold crew inside the Badger Den.
Facchin covered his time living in South Korea, his love of music, and the world of e-commerce. He shared his experiences while being a Rowan University student and how he went from the world of biology to talking Amazon and all things e-commerce on his podcast. Plus, he explained what the Badger Den is all about.