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April - June 2008

05/27/08
RU Ready for Reunion Weekend?
Reunion Weekend promises amusement and entertainment for Rider family members of all ages. The festivities begin on Friday, June 13, with a full schedule of events.


05/09/08
Scholarly Activities - May 2008


06/03/08
Teaching and Learning Center Will Host The Seven Functions of Mentoring Webinar
The Teaching and Learning Center will host The Seven Functions of Mentoring webinar, presented by the Center for Creative Leadership, on June 10 from 1 to 2 p.m.


05/06/08
Join Us for Faculty Development Day on Thursday, May 15
Don't miss the online registration deadline of Wednesday, May 7, 2008! To register after May 7, call (609) 896-5333 or email tlc@rider.edu.


05/27/08
Give Women’s Athletics a Run (or Walk) for Its Money
Gather your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers and join us during Reunion Weekend for the 5K Walk/Run to benefit Rider's 10 Division I women's varsity athletics programs.


05/27/08
Crossing Paths, Parting Ways
Three faculty members took distinctly different paths, but all ended up in Rider University’s School of Education. Now these men are leaving a trail of distinction, merit and memories as they step down from their posts.


05/27/08
Leaving His Mark
After 38 years at Rider, the retiring Dr. Mark Sandberg figures it’s never too late to broaden his horizons. He’ll study Spanish and travel, but won’t stray far from his roots, either, as he plans to author a book on interpersonal-skills building, too.


05/27/08
Talk of the Town
Talented people are Rider University’s greatest competitive asset, along with high-quality academic and support programs and constantly improving facilities. This was the key message presented by President Mordechai Rozanski at the Town Hall Meeting.


04/16/08
Rider University Faculty and Staff Domestic and International Travel Policy
Please review the new Faculty and Staff Domestic and International Travel Policy, approved by the Provost and the Deans' Council, for Faculty and Staff-led Travel Tours.


05/21/08
Rider University Athletics Hosts MAAC Championship Baseball Tournament at Waterfront Park
The tournament bracket is now set and tickets are ON SALE! Come out and "Back the Broncs" in Trenton beginning on Thursday, May 22.



Rider University Hosts Women In Transition Event With Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce


05/08/08
Taking the LEED
Environmental sustainability may be an elemental part of his job, but don’t call Mike Reca “green.” Rider’s new associate vice president for Facilities and Auxiliary Services is no stranger to either the Lawrenceville or Princeton campuses.


3/10/08
The Center for Innovative Instruction Presents "Technology-enabled Discussion to Deepen Student Learning"
The panel discussion, titled “Technology-enabled Discussion to Deepen Student Learning,” will be moderated by Kathleen Pierce and John LeMasney. The event will be presented on Monday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 8.



Witkin Sculptures Will Help Mold Campus Splendor


04/24/08
Princeton Brass Band, conducted by Dr. Stephen Allen, Receives Honors
The Princeton Brass Band recently received third place in the Honors section of the NABBA Championships and an invitation to be the first 'British Style' brass band to appear at the annual New Jersey Band Conference.


11/24/08
Save the Date - Spring Town Hall Meeting
Save the date for the Spring Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, at 11:30 a.m. in the Bart Luedeke Center Cavalla Room.


04/17/08
Senator Joseph Vitale to Speak on "A Plan for Universal Health Care"
The Rider University Institute for New Jersey Politics is proud to welcome Senator Joseph Vitale on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in Sweigart Auditorium. All members of the Rider Community are welcome.


04/25/08
Center for Innovative Instruction Session on Streaming Video
The Center for Innovative Instruction (CII) will host the final short workshop entitled Streaming Rich Media in Support of Instruction While Abiding by Copyright Law.


04/11/08
CII Hands-on Sessions: Using Technology to Deepen Student Discussion
The Center for Innovative Instruction (CII) will host a series of three short workshops based upon interests expressed at the panel discussion, “Technology-enabled Discussion to Deepen Student Learning.” The first session is Monday, April 14 at 5 p.m.


04/21/08
CII series "Technology-enabled Discussion to Deepen Student Learning" Looks at Blogging
The next session in the CII series "Technology-enabled Discussion to Deepen Student Learning" takes a look at blogging, both as a way to promote student discussion of course content and as a means of expression. This session will occur on April 21 and 22.


2/1/08
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit your nominations for the 2008 Frank N. Elliott Award
The Frank N. Elliott Award for Distinguished Service is presented to one member of the faculty, administration and support staff who have demonstrated extraordinary service to Rider. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 14, 2008.


3/06/08
Faculty Development program at BCCC: Differentiated Instruction in Higher Education
A limited number of seats will be available for "Differentiated Instruction in Higher Education: Translating Research into Practice" as part of a partnership with BCCC's Center for Teaching & Learning at Bucks County Community College on March 31, 2008.


3/06/08
Faculty Lecture Series Upcoming Lecture: "Russian Travelers to the Holy Land in the Nineteenth Century"
On Thursday, March 13, Dr. Dr. Lucien Frary will present "Russian Travelers to the Holy Land in the Nineteenth Century" as part of the Faculty Lecture Series.


3/07/08
Mark Your Calendar to Attend the Center for Business Forensics Free Seminar on Identity Theft on April 2 at 7 p.m.
Rider's Center for Business Forensics is hosting a free seminar on Identity Theft focusing on the major issues surrounding identity theft and fraud, and offering insight into the widespread nature of identity theft.



Rider Hosts N.J. Treasurer, M.B.A. Alumnus David Rousseau


3/13/08
Rider Music Box Series Presents Champion Brass
The Princeton Brass Band , directed by Dr. Steve Allen, will perform at the Yvonne Theater this Sunday, March 16, at 6 p.m. for a short but dynamic program. Suggested donation is $10.


03/30/08
Rider Offers Rock-Solid Language Learning Program
Rider University is pleased to provide our students, faculty and staff with access to RosettaStone, the world’s leading language-learning software. RosettaStone’s more than 30 languages come to you free of charge with easy access through Easypass.


04/17/08
Broncs To Go Green For Earth Day
Put aside cranberry for a day and show some green spirit! Come to Rider’s Earth Day celebrations on Tuesday, April 22, for great ideas and giveaways! Festivities begin on the Princeton campus at 11 a.m. and on the Lawrenceville campus at 11:30 a.m.


04/03/08
Celebrate Memorable Moments at University Day on April 10
Rider will celebrate its colorful heritage at its 14th Annual University Day festivities on Thursday, April 10, with a series of events on the Lawrenceville and Princeton campuses recognizing the day’s theme, “Memorable Moments in Rider History.”


05/07/08
Cultural Legacies Series Presents "Trio Sefarad"
Join us for an evening of Sephardic Music directly from Toledo, Spain, by the "Trio Sefarad" on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in the Yvonne Theater. Admission is free and open to the public.


04/01/08
Fred Maus Lecture: "Songs About Aids by the B-52s and the Pet Shop Boys"
Fred Everett Maus, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Virginia, will speak on Thursday, April 3 at 11:30 a.m. in Talbott Library Room 2 on the Westminster Choir College Campus. The event is free and open to the public.


04/07/08
Global Shifts/Digital Lives: The Future of Work and Labor in America
Rider University will host a free presentation titled "Global Shifts/Digital Lives: The Future of Work and Labor in America" on Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater.


04/24/08
Brown is Gray for a Day
Dr. Carol Brown was named the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Nancy Gray Award at Rider's University Day on April 10.


04/24/08
Going Mobile
Dr. Joseph Nadeau may be retiring from Rider University at the end of June after 37 years, but the outgoing dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Sciences isn’t answering the beckon call of his easy chair just yet.


04/27/08
Undergraduate Research Scholars Present Work, Recognized at Student Research Symposium
Come see the outstanding academic and creative work from students across Rider University at the Independent Scholarship and Creative Activity Presentations on Wednesday, April 30.


04/07/08
Dr. Dominick Finello, professor emeritus of Spanish, Awarded the Order of Don Quijote
Upon receiving the award of the Order of Don Quixote, Dr. Finello joins distinguished faculty from all over the country, as annual induction into this prestigious order is typically limited to approximately 3 to 5 individuals per year.


04/10/08
Pathways to Business Success
Nine students from Rider University's College of Business Administration now have the chance to discover the traditional and non-traditional pathways into the fields of accounting, economics and finance in the new Pathways mentoring program.