As a Health Promotion Wellness Management major and minor in Psychology,  I have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of clubs and organizations both in and outside of my major. Beginning my freshman year, I had the exciting chance to be a basketball coach for Rowan University’s Unified Sports and did so for three seasons. In the beginning of my sophomore year, I joined Get FIT as a peer trainer and after three semesters, I was promoted to a Session Manager role. In addition to my involvement with Get FIT and Unified Sports, I held an executive board position as Rowan University’s Chapter of National Wellness Institute's event planner. Through this, I had the remarkable opportunity to take the student lead on our organization’s first annual Health, Wellness, and Fitness Internship and Career Fair. I am eternally grateful for the experiences Rowan University has given me and I am excited to begin my graduate degree in occupational therapy beginning this fall!

Sponsored: The Department of Health and Exercise Science

Currently, I am a fifth-year graduate athletic training student and am apart of the first class to obtain their master of science athletic training degree at Rowan University. I have been apart of the Athletic Training Club for the past five years as a member and two years as vice president. Additionally, I am an athletic training educational program mentor where I assist freshmen in their transition to college and the athletic training program. Recently, I have been accepted into the Alpha Epsilon Lambda National Honor Society for graduate students. The past two years I have been a student representative of the Academic Integrity Review Board. Last, I was involved in the Women's Club Soccer team for two years as a member, vice president, and treasurer.

Sponsor: Dr. Arthur Bartolozzi and 3B Orthopedics

I am a second generation Rowan student, and a senior in the Exercise science program. I am Involved in the Rowan COMFit program, a member of the EIM club, and was also the open lab hour tutor last semester. I also had a senior internship with Dr. Dankel and the bloodflow occlusion research program and with project persevere.

Sponsor: The Estate of David Biren

The Chuck Whedon Scholarship recognizes the achievements, leadership

and service contributions of an outstanding student from the Rowan

Natalie Dickol

“I am a member of the first Masters in Athletic Training Class of 2020. I was PR chair of the Athletic Training Club for 2 years and involved with multiple activities within the club including fundraisers and our annual March of Dimes. While it was tough, my time with Rowan Athletic Training has been some of the best years of my life and I will miss our amazing professors, preceptors, and classmates who have taught me so much.”

Sponsored: Rowan University Athletic Training Program

The Joy Solomon Scholarship award recognizes student’ dedication to

RU and the importance of leading a balanced academic and active lifestyle.

Michael Onu

I am a junior Exercise Science major. I run for the cross country, indoor and outdoor track teams, here at Rowan. I also serve as the vice president of the Exercise is Medicine club. Lastly, I am a member of a biomechanics research team aiming to develop a device that prevents slips.

Sponsored: Dr. Joy Solomen

“ My name is Alec Chilkotowsky and I am an Exercise Science major planning to attend Physical Therapy school after my time at Rowan. I am involved with Exercise is Medicine Club at Rowan and we educate members of the school and surrounding communities on health and exercise science topics! I have recently also became a member of Outdoors Club at Rowan and I hope to find more time for hiking and exploring this summer!”

Sponsor:  The Estate of Dr. Michael Briglia

The Paul C. Davidson Scholarship is awarded annually in order to recognize

the academic achievement, leadership and service contributions of an

outstanding student from the Health and Exercise Science Department

 who aspires to enter the field of Chiropractic or Physical Therapy. 

Andrew Forte 

The Department of Health & Exercise Science (DHES) has already contributed to my aspirations of becoming a health professional.  The well-designed and comprehensive curriculum provided by the exceptional DHES faculty has aided me tremendously.  I am confident in my abilities to perform when working with well-established health professionals, because of the education I’ve received at Rowan University.  James Hall has not only been the site of my progression for the past two years, but it’s also been a second home to me.

Sponsored by: Christina Davidson-Tucci

The Roland Esbjornson award is presented to a student who demonstrates

leadership. 

Monica Cassella

I am currently a junior studying Health and Exercise Science, specifically Health Promotion and Wellness Management and a minor in Psychology and Psychology in Sport and Exercise. I am currently involved in the Exercise is Medicine club as well as an e-board member for Rowan University's Hall Council. 

Sponsor: The Estate of Leone E. Esbjornson

The Joy Solomon Scholarship award recognizes student’ dedication to

RU and the importance of leading a balanced academic and active lifestyle.

Kylie Salerno

I am sophomore at Rowan University, majoring in Human Performance in Clinical Settings (HES). My involvement at Rowan includes being a part of the Rowan Swim and Dive Varsity Team as well as being a member of the Exercise is Medicine club. I am also a part of the Outstanding Women in Leadership (OWL) club with other women student-athletes which promotes empowering women through athletics.

Sponsored: Dr. Joy Solomen