Diversity of Traditions Light Up Evening Students, faculty and staff took the time to recognize the themes of light and unity that seem to prevail throughout the various traditions of the holiday season during the 17th annual Celebration of Lights held on December 11 in BLC Cavalla Room
Future Teachers Learn Through Giving Rider’s Student Education Association (SEA) captured the spirit of the season, brightening the lives of a recent Rider graduate and her students just in time for the holidays. More than 75 volunteers from the School of Education recently collected approximately $1,000 worth of school supplies to donate to Lynnette Dortrait’s class at Liberty Academy Charter School in Jersey City, N.J.
Friendship is a Two-Way Street in Rider Program Dr. Diane Casale-Giannola says that while her students have much to offer their visitors in the Rider Friendships program, their guests do not arrive for their monthly visits in Memorial Hall with nothing in return. Giannola, an associate professor of Teacher Education, launched the program in October to allow young area adults with varied developmental disabilities to interact in a social experience with their typical functioning peers – in this case, special education students from Rider’s Teacher Education program.
A Reel Honor: Student Recognized for Gender, Film Studies Paper Meg Holland, a student in Rider’s College of Continuing Studies, recently presented a paper at the Mid-Atlantic Popular/American Culture Association conference, where she received the Daniel Walden Student Paper Competition award for best undergraduate work.
Friendship is a Two-Way Street in Rider Program Dr. Diane Casale-Giannola says that while her students have much to offer their visitors in the Rider Friendships program, their guests do not arrive for their monthly visits in Memorial Hall with nothing in return. Giannola, an associate professor of Teacher Education, launched the program in October to allow young area adults with varied developmental disabilities to interact in a social experience with their typical functioning peers – in this case, special education students from Rider’s Teacher Education program.
Sophomore Broadcasting Student Keeps Focus Recently, Gina Grosso had a chance to get up close and personal with music sensations Paramour, Brandy, Chris Brown, Jesse McCartney and Rhianna, filming interviews of the top stars backstage at Z100’s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden. The sophomore Communication major jokes that she spends most of her time inside the Rider University Network studio, but Grosso knows she is developing skills that will help her broadcasting career. “That’s the entire reason why I came here, because I was able to get hands-on experience right from the beginning,” she explained.
End of Semester Shuttle Service Schedule The Rider University Student Shuttle Service will be ending for the fall semester on Monday, December 15, with its final arrival in Princeton at 11:25 p.m.
Rejoice In Season’s Array of Traditions at Celebration of Lights The Center for Multicultural Affairs invites you to celebrate the diverse traditions of the holiday season during the 17th annual Celebration of Lights on Thursday, December 11, starting at 5 p.m. in the BLC Cavalla Room.
University Celebrates Season of Giving Through Service With Thanksgiving just days away, and the holidays approaching, the entire Rider community has been spreading the cheer and the spirit of giving through a number of service projects to benefit individual and families in the local community.
Junior Interns for ‘What Not To Wear’ Shana Bluestein, a junior Management and Leadership major, scored an internship at one of her favorite T.V. shows — TLC's What Not to Wear. Bluestein, who recently finished the stint, says she learned a lot from the experience. Bluestein (right) is pictured here with host Stacy London.
Rider Students, Alumni Part of the Family at Johnson & Johnson A record number of six students and one recent graduate, including Jennifer Arnell, Matt Cardia, Mike Dill and Kevin Mazzella, have been accepted into Johnson & Johnson's leadership development program. They will join the more than 230 Rider alumni already working for the organization.
Student Teachers Learn 'On the Job' It was John Cotton Dana, a giant of education in the lore of New Jersey, who said, “Who dares to teach must never cease to learn.” For the past two years, a number of Teacher Education students at Rider University have had the opportunity to simultaneously do both while enriching the minds of underprivileged children in Trenton.
Fill Up On 'Good Stuffing' Before Thanksgiving Break Before you leave for Thanksgiving break, why not try some of the "GOOD STUFFing" events? Activities range from athletic games and comedy to service projects and movies. Fill up on all these activities.
Students Share Work With Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Junot Diaz Students from Rider University’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) had a chance to share their work with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz during the EOP
Distinguished Writers Series event on Wednesday, November 19, on the Lawrenceville campus.
Choirs, Bands to Sing In, Ring In, Sounds of the Season This holiday season, Rider University will be mixing old traditions with new ones during winter concerts held on the Lawrenceville campus. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Family Weekend 2008 at Lawrenceville Rider University’s Family Weekend drew students and their families to the Lawrenceville campus for three days of fun from November 7 to 9. There was something for everyone, including performances, athletic games and the Founder’s Day program, which recognized 62 Andrew J. Rider Scholars. Students and their families also had a chance to see the men’s basketball team get a win and some of Rider’s talented performers appear in the fall theater production Cabaret.
Have a Green Idea? Apply for Funds to Make it Happen Every member of the Rider community can potentially contribute to making the University a more sustainable place, tapping into the special technical or academic skills, leadership ability organizational aptitude or passion for the earth’s future. To invite broader participation in sustainability efforts, the Energy and Sustainability Steering Committee has announced a grants program open to individuals, clubs, departments and operating units across the University.
Tennis Walk-on Nets Advantage Through Mentors Rider head tennis coach Ed Torres recognized Alex D’Amico’s talent on the court, pushing him to maximize his ability. D’Amico, a second-year Andrew J. Rider Scholar, gave the student address during the Founder’s Day program on Saturday, November 8, focusing on the role of mentors in helping students strive to reach his or her potential.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Diaz to Share 'Wondrous' Tale Come hear Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz as he shares excerpts from his tale The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao during a public reading at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, in BLC Theater.
British Import -- Robinson is a Crown Jewel for Rider Basketball Set to tip off the 2008-09 regular season against Saint Joseph’s University at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia on November 14, the Broncs will count on players like London native Justin Robinson, a contender for the 2012 British Olympic team, in their quest for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title.
On Fire!! Sparks Interest in Literary Exploration The second issue of On Fire!! A Literary Journal of the African Diaspora will premier on Monday, November 10, in the Bart Luedeke Center Cavalla Room from 7 to 9 p.m.
Life Sciences Week is Cause to Celebrate and Cerebrate On Monday, November 17, Freeman Dyson, professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, will discuss Domesticated Biotechnology from 1 to 3 p.m. in the BLC Fireside Lounge. Dyson’s lecture is one of several featured at Rider during Life Sciences Week.
Weekend Promises Fun for All in the Rider Family Family Weekend at Rider University will be held on Friday, November 7, through Sunday, November 9, on the Lawrenceville campus. The weekend promises fun for the whole Rider family, including performances, athletic games and award ceremonies.
Brush Up that Résumé for the Fall Career Fair Rider undergraduate, graduate students and alumni will have a chance to market themselves to prospective employers on Thursday, November 6, during the Fall Career Fair in BLC Cavalla Room.
Cultures Converge for International Week 2008 In a seven-day celebration of diverse perspectives from across the Earth, Rider University celebrated International Week 2008 on its Lawrenceville campus from October 17 through October 24.
Founder’s Day to Honor 62 Scholars The Founder’s Day awards ceremony, a tradition that honors Rider’s top students as Andrew J. Rider Scholars, will begin at 11 a.m. in the BLC Theater on Saturday, November 8. The award, which is named for the founder and first president of the institution, honors the top one percent of sophomores, juniors and seniors in each of Rider's four academic colleges and schools — the College of Business Administration, College of Liberal Arts, Education, & Sciences, the College of Continuing Studies and Westminster College of the Arts.
Rider to Host Second Annual Goldstein Lecture on Prejudice Reduction Rider University will host the Second Annual Marvin W. Goldstein Lecture on Prejudice Reduction on Wednesday, October 29, at 7 p.m. in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater on its Lawrenceville campus. All are invited to this free event.
Lights … Camera … Play Ball! During the first two games of the recent National League Championship Series in Philadelphia, millions of viewers made sure to situate themselves in front of their televisions in time for the first pitch. And while those countless Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers fans sat in their living rooms, anxiously waiting for the game to begin, the home-plate umpire stood peering into the dugout at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Ballpark, looking for the signal from one Rider University junior that it was time to yell, “Play Ball!”
It’s So Easy Bein’ Green In 1970, during the first season of Sesame Street, Kermit the Frog lamented that It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green, but in 2008, showing a commitment to preserving the environment and its natural resources couldn’t be much easier – or important. For that reason, Rider University and the Energy and Sustainability Steering Committee (ESSC) will celebrate its first Campus Sustainability Day on Wednesday, October 22.
Rider’s Midnight MAACness was Medieval Madness About 35 years ago, college basketball coaches conceived a novel attention-getting ploy: beginning practice at the earliest possible time allowed under NCAA rules. Today, every basketball fan knows Midnight Madness as the hoopla surrounding the official start of the college basketball season, and the event is the ultimate pep rally and team promotion. On October 17 at Rider University, Alumni Gymnasium became the site of Midnight MAACness, with the entire campus mall being transformed into a renaissance village resembling what can be seen during a visit to a Medieval Times festival.
Unity Days Speaker, Donna Brazile, Encourages Campus to Strike Up Conversation After Hurricane Katrina struck, Donna Brazile was called to action. At the time, her greatest challenge was sitting down with someone she thought she could not agree with – President George W. Bush. But, despite their differences, they were able to work together and agree on a plan to help rebuild New Orleans. This same message of cooperation resonated throughout Brazile’s keynote address during Rider’s Unity Days celebration.
Dr. David Walton to Deliver International Week Keynote Lecture Dr. David Walton of the Division of Social Medicine and Health Inequalities at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, will speak on Medicine and Social Justice in the BLC Theater on October 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Westminster Family Weekend Concert Features New Ensemble on October 25 Westminster Choir College of Rider University’s 2008 Family Weekend will be marked by two firsts on Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Princeton Regional Schools Performing Arts Center at Princeton High School. It will be the first performance by the freshmen studying on Rider’s Westminster Choir College campus in Princeton who make up the Westminster Chapel Choir. It will also be the debut performance by the Rider Chapel Choir, the newest ensemble at Westminster College of the Arts, which is composed of freshmen and upperclass student on Rider’s Lawrenceville campus.
Midnight MAACness Goes Medieval This year's Midnight MAACness will have a Middle Ages theme with the creation of a medieval village on the Campus Mall on Friday, October 17. All students are invited to the pre-MAACness event and experience knights, jesters, sword fights, games and a medieval feast beginning at 7 p.m. on the Campus Mall. The Midnight MAACness action will start at 10 p.m. in Alumni Gym.
Celebrate Rider's International Week October 17 - 24! Rider's annual celebration of International Week will run from October 17th - 24th. Some of the highlights of the week include an international sports day with demonstrations of cricket and bocce, the grand opening of the Center for International Education, the International Opportunities Fair and a keynote address by Dr. David Walton.
Author and Cultural Historian Scott Sandage to Deliver 17th Annual Levine Lecture Noted author and cultural historian Scott Sandage, recently named as one of America’s Top Young Historians by the History News Network, will deliver the 17th Annual Levine Lecture, presented by the Department of History at Rider University, on Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. in the Sweigart Auditorium.
Scholarships Give Student Chance to Reach Dream Margaux Wisniewski says she was born to teach. But recently, when her husband was laid off from his primary job, Wisniewski knew she needed to finish her bachelor’s degree and get certified as a teacher. Scholarships made it possible for the College of Continuing Studies to follow her dream.
Phils Coste Into Playoffs as Catcher Inspires Students Philadelphia Phillies catcher Chris Coste, who made his major league debut at the ripe old age of 33, visited Rider to talk about his lengthy journey through the minor leagues to the major leagues and help promote the new interdisciplinary Sports and Society minor to be offered soon by the College of Business Administration.
Come Together for Unity Days “Responsible Citizenship At Home and Abroad” is the theme for this year’s Unity Days, which will feature the opening of the New World Resource Center and keynote speaker Donna Brazile. The annual event, held this year on October 14 and 15, brings students, faculty and staff together, and celebrates all the diverse elements that make up the Rider community, explained Don Brown, director of Multicultural Affairs. Donna Brazile will deliver the keynote address for Rider's Unity Days celebration on Tuesday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater. Please note the time change of the lecture.
Rider to Host Taste of Lawrenceville The Rider University community is invited to indulge in seasonal delicacies from local eateries and farms at the third annual Taste of Lawrenceville. This year’s event, themed “Celebrating the Harvest Moon,” will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, in the Bart Luedeke Center Cavalla Room.
Mark Your Calendars for Campus Sustainability Day on October 22, 2008 Colleges and universities across the country are pausing to celebrate National Campus Sustainability Day on Wednesday, October 22. Events on both the Lawrenceville and Princeton campus include a information sessions and a Sustainability Day Lecture given by Tom Szaky, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TerraCycle, Inc., producer of the world's first products made from, and packaged, in waste.
Bookstores' Student Appreciation Week Begins October 13 Westminster Music and Books and Rider University Bookstore will be having their 11th Annual Student Appreciation Week starting on Monday, October 13 and ending on Friday, October 17.
Celebrate Unity Days at Rider Unitys Days activities for the campus community will kick off on October 14 at 4:30 p.m. with the opening of the New World Resource Center in the BLC. Later that evening, political strategist Donna Brazile will deliver the keynote address at 6:30 p.m. in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater. Events for October 15 include a multicultural lunch and a myriad of information sessions.
Lawrenceville Campus to Celebrate Family Weekend, Founder’s Day 2008 The Lawrenceville campus Family Weekend takes place from Friday, November 7, to Sunday, November 9, 2008. On Friday, activities will include a lecture, Bronc Bingo, and the crowning of the new Cranberry King and Queen. Then, on Saturday, enjoy campus hayrides, musical entertainment, athletic events, and the Family Weekend Luncheon. A special highlight of Rider’s Family Day on Saturday, November 8, is the Founder’s Day awards ceremony, a tradition that honors Rider’s top students as Andrew J. Rider Scholars.
9/26/2008 Donna Brazile to Deliver Keynote Address at Unity Days Celebration Donna Brazile will deliver the keynote address for Rider's Unity Days celebration on Tuesday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater. Please note the time change of the lecture from the Rider University Lecture Series poster and flyer. Donna Brazile will be speaking on the topic of race, gender and the 2008 Presidential election.
On Campus Voter Registration Drive Schedule is Now Available Rider's Student Government Association, the College Republicans and the College Democrats are organizing voter registration drives on both the Princeton and Lawrenceville campuses.
9/26/2008 From Gold to M.B.A., Lind Keeps Rowing to the Finish Caroline Lind was not able to make it her first night class in Management: Theory and Application this semester. As she the Olympic gold medalist explained to her fellow students the following week, she was taping an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
9/26/2008 Broncs Galloping Into the Job Market -- Career Services is Keeping Rider Students and Alums Working The Career Services Office has launched Broncs Career Link, a new automated system that empowers Rider University students and alumni, as well as prospective employers, throughout the job placement process by giving them the ability to manage their own accounts online while allowing Career Services to supervise the whole process.
Homecoming to Unite Princeton, Lawrenceville Campuses Traditionally a singularly Princeton campus event, Westminster Choir College of Rider University’s Homecoming 2008 will unite both the Princeton and Lawrenceville campuses on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27.
September 14, 2008 Join a Bike trip along the D&R Canal and Support Climate Ride 2008 Mark your calendars to join the Energy and Sustainability Steering Committee for a 10-mile bike ride on the D&R Canal starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, September 21. Members of the Rider community will be supporting the 100 Climate Riders who are cycling their way from New York City to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness about the global climate crisis.
September 11, 2008 Rider Celebrates Its History with a Splash of Cranberry Andrew J. Rider, the founder and first president of the Trenton Business College, which eventually became Rider University, introduced the cranberry to the Queen of England. Impressed, she nicknamed him “The Cranberry King of New Jersey.” Since 1979, the University community has celebrated Rider’s history with Cranberry Fest, which features an outdoor luncheon, activities and free giveaways on the Campus Mall.
September 11, 2008 Buddy System Means Smooth Move-Ins for Rider Freshmen Given college students’ penchant for snacking, it was understandable that 10 or 12 cranberry T-shirt-clad Rider students swarmed a golf cart that pulled up to the front of Conover Hall on Sunday, August 31. In this case, however, the golf cart, bearing boxes of Snickers and Twix bars, Starburst candies, and M&Ms, was a welcome relief for the students, who had weathered the strong morning sun to help incoming Rider freshmen and new students move into their respective residence halls.
September 11, 2008 Schoen’s Investment in Rider Pays a Return Ask Ingrid Schoen ’86 about her career and the conversation will eventually lead back to Rider University. A College of Continuing Studies graduate now in pursuit of a master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Supervision, Schoen says Rider played an integral role in her path to professional fulfillment. So much so, in fact, that when Schoen decided to close her educational retail business, she donated nearly $90,000 worth of inventory to Rider’s Curriculum Resource Center.
September 11, 2008 Rider Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony The Rider community is invited to pay tribute to the lives lost on 9/11 and look forward to the future with hope during the Peaceful Tomorrows – 9/11 Remembrance ceremony on the Lawrenceville campus. The ceremony will begin at 5:15 on Thursday, Sept. 11, on the steps of Moore Library.
September 2, 2008 Rider Launches New Campus Shuttle System Beginning on Wednesday, September 3, Rider University will be launching its new campus shuttle system. This new shuttle program will operate Monday to Thursday and Saturday. The weekday shuttle will connect the Lawrenceville and Princeton campuses and allow students to take advantage of academic and co-curricular opportunities on both campuses. The Saturday shuttle will link Rider students to the Mercer County region.
08/29/08 Fulbright Orientation Meeting Information Have you ever thought of teaching English in Madagascar, Zimbabwe or France? Are you interested in pursuing your research interests in Mexico? Do you want to study Music education in Austria?Fulbright will let you do this and more. Come to one of the Fulbright orientations and learn about this exciting program!
08/26/08 Remember to Go Green When You Go Back to School Welcome back students! Rider is ready and waiting for your return.
As you pack up, the Energy and Sustainability Steering Committee would like to offer some suggestions to green up your college life.
08/21/08 Cranberry Fest Brings Campus Community Together Cranberry Fest, a tradition at Rider since 1979, will be held on Thursday, September 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Campus Mall. The event will feature live blue grass music, roving artists, carnival games, a cow milking contest, and a delicious cranberry themed menu. Remember to show your Rider pride during Cranberry Fest and wear your "I Bleed Cranberry" shirt!
08/15/08 New Student Move In Days New students on the Princeton campus will move into residence halls on Wednesday, August 27, from 8 a.m.- noon, where student leaders will help welcome freshmen as they move in. Families are invited to lunch and our "Welcome to Westminster" session begins at 3:30 p.m. in Bristol Chapel. Lawrenceville new students will move into the residence halls on Sunday, August 31, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Upperclassmen for the new students called Bronc Buddies will be on hand to help new students move into their assigned residence halls. After the students move in and enjoy the family food-fest on the campus mall, a welcoming ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the SRC.
August 16, 2008 "Community Connections" Themed Activities Welcomes Students Back “Community Connections” is the welcoming theme for all members of the Rider University community, particularly new students, faculty and staff on the Lawrenceville and Princeton campuses.
08/13/08 Graduate Sets Sights on Service Overseas Eight-four dollars for 84 days. That’s been Colleen Kelly’s motto this summer while preparing for her upcoming adventure. In September, Kelly, who recently graduated magna cum laude from Rider University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, will travel to New Delhi, India, where she plans to volunteer in a number of service-oriented jobs.
August 11, 2008 Think Ahead for Study Abroad Opportunities! As the summer draws to a close, and you begin to think about your fall semester, keep Study Abroad in the forefront of your thoughts. Attend a study abroad information sessions early in the semester to help you with your planning.
07/21/08 Rider Students, Graduates Excel in Google’s Online Marketing Challenge A team of four Rider University students and recent graduates recently placed among the top 50 semifinalists for the Americas in the 2008 Google Online Marketing Challenge, a competition that aimed to give higher-education students an opportunity to gain real-world online marketing experience.
07/09/08 A Reason to Belize - Rider Volunteers Build Hope Overseas A group of 12 Rider students and graduates traveled to Belize to construct a hurricane-proof playground area for students at St. Andrew's Anglican School in San Ignacio Town in the Central American country's Cayo district.
07/08/08 Go Broncs! Once Again, Student-Athletes Make the Grade According to the Spring 2008 report issued by NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Jonathan Husch, the Broncs collectively registered a 3.06 grade point average for the semester, marking the highest collective GPA ever produced by Rider student-athletes.
06/08/08 Community Outreach Project at Rider Receives Major Funding Minding Our Business, a community outreach project organized by the College of Business Administration at Rider University, will be able to expand its programming thanks to a handful of recent grants totaling $90,000.
06/05/08 Rider Students Build Up Hope in Belize A group of 12 Rider students and graduates traveled to Belize to construct a hurricane-proof playground area for students at St. Andrew's Anglican School in San Ignacio Town in the Central American country's Cayo district.
