Steve Calabro '80 traded in the chilly weather of New Jersey for the sunny skies and warm weather of Florida. However, his passion and career path did not change. Calabro has been a part of the casino and entertainment industry since the 80s. These days, Calabro is an executive vice president and General Manager at Hialeah Park Casino in Florida.

A new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold catches up with Calabro, who discusses his time in the Atlantic City casino scene; attending then-Glassboro State College including a stint at WGLS-FM (Rowan University's campus radio station); and more.

Also, he talks about working with entertainers in the music business as a part of his work in the casino field and working with Donald Trump.

Claudia Abate '93 joins the Beyond the Brown & Gold to share her incredibly unique journey from Glassboro to working for the United Nations. Abate's desire to work for the United Nations began at a young age and eventually developed into a reality.

During this episode, she talks about how her worldly experiences at the UN led her to meeting presidents and notable political figures along the way.

Abate is a respected and trusted advisor to Heads of State, Heads of Government, and Sovereigns. Her expertise and recognition encompasses working with philanthropists, governments, the United Nations, and non-profit organizations. Her work has been honored with a nomination for the Seoul Peace Prize. Today, the Foundation for Post Conflict Development is a leading organization for advocacy, education, and project delivery in fragile and conflict-affected countries.

Learn about her incredible career on a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold.

Ahead of Valentine's Day, Beyond The Brown & Gold gets you in the mood for love. Listen to the 2026 edition of Prof Sweethearts stories from Rowan alumni across generations, featuring tales of longtime commitments and surprising challenges.

Part 2 of these heartfelt love stories includes:

• Lisa (Williams) ’83 & Kevin Crichton ’84
• Kelly (Fitzpatrick) ’00 & Wayne Trojanowski ’00
• Sydnee (Gould) ’20 & Ben Afflitto ’22
• Steph (Taraschi) ’10 & Erika Knorr ’12