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 by Pulitzer Prize winner Willard Randall, 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.

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 7, 2008

Rider Chapel Choir Open Rehearsal
Gill Chapel, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Experience the immense talent of the Rider Chapel Choir as they welcome families and friends to an open rehearsal.

Family Weekend Registration
Linda Luedeke Lobby in the Bart Luedeke Center, 4-7 p.m.
Check in with the Family Weekend Staff and find out all of the up-to-date information about the informative, fun activities planned for the weekend. 

Cranberry King and Queen Finale
Bart Luedeke Center Theater, 5 p.m
The exciting conclusion to the month-long race for Rider’s Cranberry King and Queen!  The event is capped off with the coronation of the new King and Queen.

Lecture by Professor Willard Randall, Champlain College
Bart Luedeke Center Theater, 8 p.m.
Enjoy this informative lecture by Pulitzer Prize nominated Revolutionary War Historian Professor Randall.  Presented by the Communication Department, the History Department, and the Office of Campus Life.

SEC Film – Mamma Mia!
Sweigart Auditorium, 9 p.m.

Hal Sparks- Comedian
Bart Luedeke Center Theater, 10 p.m. – midnight
SEC presents acclaimed comedian Hal Sparks, best known for his appearances on VH1's "I Love the 90's/80's/70's" series, E!’s “Talk Soup” and Showtime's “Queer as Folk”.  Not suitable for the Little Broncs.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Rider Legacy Family Breakfast
New Banquet Room – Daly’s Dining Hall, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Rider parents who are alumni and their current students are invited to celebrate their dual connection to Rider University.
Sponsored by the Parent’s Council and the Alumni Association

Family Weekend Registration
Linda Luedeke Lobby in the Bart Luedeke Center, 9 a.m. – noon

Check in with the Family Weekend Staff and find out all of the up-to-date information about the informative, fun activities planned for the weekend.

Bronc Band Performance
Outside the Bart Luedeke Center, 9 – 10 a.m.

Rider University Store in the Bart Luedeke Center, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Open for your shopping pleasure.

Leadership Development Program Breakfast Reception and Induction Ceremony
Bart Luedeke Center Theater, 9 a.m.
The Center for the Development of Leadership Skills formally inducts new members into Rider’s Leadership Development Program

Continental Breakfast and Faculty and Staff Meet and Greet
Bart Luedeke Center Cranberry’s, 9:30 – 11 a.m.  
Join members of your student’s Rider family, faculty, and administration for a fall flavored continental breakfast.  You can chat with faculty and staff, in a relaxed atmosphere, about various programs and initiatives happening around the university.  This is also an opportunity to meet the many valuable members of the Rider family.

Swimming and Diving
Maurer Gym, 10 a.m.
Watch the Broncs vs. Lehigh

Family Educational and Informational Session
Various Locations, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Learn about international programs, student leadership opportunities, internship possibilities, or summer options at Rider in these very informative sessions.

Founder’s Day Program
Bart Luedeke Center – Theater, 11 a.m. – noon
Our Andrew J. Rider Scholars are honored for their academic achievements

Family Weekend Luncheon
Bart Luedeke Center - Cavalla Room, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join the Residence Hall Association for food, games, and a ton of fun!

Campus Hayrides
Departing from Bart Luedeke Center, enjoy a narrated hayride of Rider’s Lawrenceville campus, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Kettle Corn Vendor
Bart Luedeke Center, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

Fun for the Little Broncs, Face Painting, and Inflatable Moon Bounce
Front of Bart Luedeke Center, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Rider University Family Weekend Committee has planned some special events for the youngest members of the Rider Family.

Men’s Soccer vs. Loyola (MD)
Men’s Soccer Field, 2 p.m.
Watch the Broncs take the field against Loyola

Rider’s Men’s Basketball Exhibition Game vs. East Stroudsburg
Alumni Gym, 3 p.m.
Experience first hand the marvel that is the Rider Men’s Basketball team as they compete in an exhibition game for the Rider community.
**Free with voucher attained at Family Weekend Registration

Catholic Mass
Gill Memorial Chapel, 4 p.m.

Brown Water Coffee House
Rider Pub, 5 p.m.  
Families and students are welcome to share their artistic and literary talents in an open mic coffee house atmosphere.

Dinner on Your Own
Daly Dining Hall, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Use cash or your student can use Bronc Bucks to enjoy a great meal in Rider’s premier dining facility.

Cabaret
Directed by Patrick Chmel
Yvonne Theater, 8 p.m.  
Set in 1929 – 1930 Berlin on the eve of the Nazis’ rise to power, this stunning musical is considered one of America’s musical theater classics.
Performance held on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m. Reserve your tickets before Family Weekend at 609-896-5303.  Ticket booth hours of operation are Monday through Friday from

Bronc Bingo – Family Edition
Daly’s Dining Hall, 10 p.m. – midnight
A Rider phenomenon for the past five years!  Over 300 students each month gather to take part in fun-filled games of bingo. For Family Weekend a special version of the game has been designed.  Families and students can play to win prizes and enjoy this exciting weekend activity.
Sponsored by RHA and SEC

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Brunch in Daly's Dining Hall, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
End your stay at Rider with a delicious brunch with your student while you enjoy the entertainment provided by the Student Entertainment Council.  Use cash or your student can use Bronc Bucks.

Women’s Volleyball
Alumni Gym, 2 p.m.
Come and watch the Broncs take the court vs. Marist