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After 15 years as a hairstylist, Jillian Volpe felt she could do more to help people but was hesitant to enroll in college. Volpe overcame her concerns and became so involved at Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) that she earned a seat on the college’s Board of Trustees as alumni trustee after graduating with an Associate of Science degree in May.
“This is a cool way to honor our past and celebrate our future, as we continue our yearlong celebration of Rowan College at Burlington County’s 50th anniversary,” said RCBC President Dr. Michael A. Cioce. “Barry and I are honored that Vincent’s Homemade Ice Cream felt the college was worthy of its own flavor, and we can’t wait to dig in."
As a vegetarian for over 20 years, I have experimented with many dishes combining different vegetables and spices. For me, nothing compares to my favorite: mom’s eggplant parmigiana.
Although he may tell you it was by accident, Huy Hoang inherited his interest in cooking from his family. His family opened a restaurant, Kem Công Trường 35 years ago, in Saigon, Vietnam. The restaurant offered a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including soups, rice platters, snails and dim sum. However, their signature item that kept people coming back was their homemade coconut ice cream.
“At Rowan College at Burlington County, we believe that no Baron should go hungry. Students experiencing food insecurity should know that they are not alone and that we are committed to helping them – no questions asked.”
You know you’ve made it big when they create an ice cream flavor in your honor! That’s exactly what happened when Rowan College at Burlington County partnered with Vincent’s Homemade Ice Cream to craft Barry’s Berry Brownie. The limited-edition flavor combines seasonal black raspberries with brownies and commemorates RCBC’s 50th anniversary.
Over 150 candidates from 51 countries will become citizens during the ceremony. RCBC students Nene Balde, Edralyn Jimeno and Wilson Baez will sit among them.
It was in the late 1960s when Alice Marsh walked into the unemployment office and left with paperwork to attend Burlington County College. At the time, Alice had courageously left behind an abusive relationship and was the single mother of three children. Although she didn’t graduate until several decades later, she ended up earning multiple degrees and remains a part of the community.