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RCBC’s Give Kids a Smile Day to offer free dental care on February 4

February is the perfect month to catch Punxsutawney Phil, watch the Big Game and take care of your teeth? That’s right. It’s Give Kids a Smile Month! This national initiative helps underserved children get the dental care they need - for FREE. Rowan College at Burlington County will join the charge along with over 30,000 dental professionals across the country on the first Friday in February. 

RCBC’s third podcast episode to center around communications

Whether taking a public speaking course incites anxiety, excitement or indifference, it’s typically a requirement for many students looking to major in communications. The good news? Rowan College at Burlington County’s third episode of “The Program Pod” aims to unpack how students can overcome their fears of public speaking and increase their confidence and hire-ability in the communications sector. 

From gaming to gaining, RCBC student couple reduce anxiety and level up their career aspirations

For Michael Chulsky-Lopez and Scott Kubic, Rowan College at Burlington County offers flexibility, guaranteed admission to the four-year college of their choices and the invaluable experience of overcoming their anxieties. 

Chulsky-Lopez, who studies creative writing and business, transferred to RCBC from Brookdale Community College after realizing he couldn’t complete his full degree online. When it came time for him to nearly finish his studies, he found that several critical classes were not offered online.

RCBC’s inaugural Saxbys Student CEO aims to Make Life Better for Barons

For the past six years, Rowan College at Burlington County student Owen Taylor has been teaching himself how to write music, as well as how to sing, play guitar and dabble in the piano.

“I spend a lot of my time writing and releasing songs under the name ‘Shulin’ on streaming platforms and making videos for them on YouTube,” Taylor shared. “Aside from music, I love reading and writing stories, hiking and camping, spending time with friends and exploring new places.”

RCBC student uses multilingual skills to bridge communication gaps and empower her peers

Moving to a new country can feel daunting, and taking steps to learn a second language requires courage, patience and the willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone. Many choose to take that leap with English as a Second Language (ESL) courses offered through community colleges. Rowan College at Burlington County is no exception – providing small ESL classes that offer personalized attention with patient and experienced instructors. 

Ukrainian transplant and pageant titleholder brings passion for mathematics to RCBC

For as long as she can remember, Olga Berry has had a penchant for mathematics. Her father, a remarkable mathematician, taught her through ancient math tasks – a form of intellectual games. 

“I remember pleading with him that I wanted to play sports like all the other kids, to which he replied: ‘You can play chess – the mind sport.’ Since then, I have loved to play chess and still do with family and friends,” Berry shared. 

Born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, she studied and taught mathematics in her home country before coming to the United States in 2000. 

RCBC culinary intern lands full-time position at Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Rowan College at Burlington County’s culinary program offers an internship with Deborah Heart and Lung Center, New Jersey’s only specialty heart, lung and vascular hospital. Launched in January 2021, the Culinary Internship Program includes a structured curriculum that aligns with Deborah’s corporate governance and mission and values, while carefully following New Jersey State Sanitation Code and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points – vitally important regulatory checks in safe food handling.