Seating is limited. Tickets are $50. Drinks are included (beer & wine).

• Guest list
• Menu
• Online registration (pay by credit/debit card)
• Mail-in or on-site registration (cash or check): see printable registration form here. You can mail it in, or bring it with you to the event. Please email ccca@rowan.edu as soon as possible, to reserve your tickets.
• Seating arrangement requests: send email to ccca@rowan.edu if you would like to share a table with certain guests. 

Celebrity Chef Charlie Ayers is our featured chef and speaker. “Chef Charlie” is the original Executive Chef for Google, former chef for the Grateful Dead, author of Food 2.0, and founder of Calafia Cafe and Market A Go-Go in Palo Alto. His motto “eat, drink and be merry” reflects both a long-standing tradition shared by many and a dedication to quality that Chef Charlie will demonstrate through the meal he prepares and presents. 

Why the Celebration? A half century ago, five faculty members from then-Glassboro State College’s English Department created a communications program to teach writing. Their work established a foundation for what is now the College of Communication and Creative Arts with 1,500 students completing more than two-dozen majors, minors, and certificates, and 250 faculty members. Our award-winning graduate and undergraduate programs and the large network of successful alumni across the world are testimony to the integral position of CCCA within Rowan University’s growing role as a leader in educational innovation. Prof. Christopher Winkler is leading a short movie featuring interviews with some of the movers and shakers. 

Who is attending? We estimate about 200 guests in total. See guest list here.

• Faculty and staff who joined us in 1967 through 2017;
• Alumni from as far back as 1975 and as far away as California;
• Graduate and undergraduate students graduating in eight weekes, or eithg semesters;
• Friends and family of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni: we look forward to seeing you there. 

Event FAQ:

• What does the ticket include?
  Your ticket and registration give you access to the buffet and the beer and wine open bar (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm). 
• Are drinks free? 
  All guests age 21 and older are welcome to enjoy the open bar (beer and wine), free of charge. 
• Who else is going to be there?
  See the list of participants who agreed to have their names included in the event materials. 
• Where can I find parking?
  See campus map for free parking in lots E, G, H, Z-1, and 3rd level of the Townhouse Garage. 
• What if I need overnight accommodations?
  See the Courtyard by Marriott-Glassboro. 
• Can I register on site and pay at the door?
  Yes. You can pay by cash or check; or you can register online, pay with a credit card, and gain admittance based on the confirmation message received by CCCA.
• Can I request to be seated with my friends?
  Absolutely. Let us know what you need, and we'll find a way to make it happen.
• What is the dress code?
  This is a golden-anniversary event. Dress for a fun and formal environment: business casual or better. 
• How formal is this event? 
  It's a party. Enjoy responsibly. 
• When does the event end?
  Just before 10:00 pm. Doesn't mean you have to go home, we are just leaving the ballroom.