Welcome to Rider University’s Broncs Go Green Web site.

Rider is getting greener all the time.

What’s new?

We are springing into the new semester with new and exciting projects and events. 2013 will kick off with our annual competition, Recyclemania, where we will compete with surrounding schools to see who recycles the most.

Our 5th Green Film Series will continue to highlight environmental issues with the showings of “The Cove”, on February 12th and 13th, “Green Fire”, on March 12th and 13th and “Last Call at the Oasis”, on April 9th and 10th. All films are shown in Sweigart 115 at 7 p.m. with a brief discussion following.

The roll out of our new TerraCycle Brigade program in residence halls is in the works, as well as other fun events. We will close out the semester with our annual, and ever growing, Earth Day event! We are excited to continue taking big steps for Rider and for the Earth and we hope you will join us!

Check out the Rider News for weekly articles about various environmental topics and listen to The Bronc 107.7 on Saturdays at 10 a.m. for the weekly radio show, “Sustainable You.”

Averting a climate crisis will inevitably involve changes to long-ingrained habits. But which habits are the most pressing to change? Understanding the fundamental economic, ecological and social dimensions of climate change is important for every 21st century citizen.

AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations. AASHE is an association of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future. It was founded in 2006 with a mission to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development.

Rider University is an AASHE partner member.  As an active member of AASHE, Rider University understands the important role that we must play in not only reducing Rider’s impact on the environment, but also educating the members of our community about sustainability. Since signing the President’s Climate Commitment in 2007, Rider has been strongly dedicated to doing just that in an effort to create a better future and more sustainable lifestyle, which earned Rider a B- on The College Sustainability Report Card for 2011. Rider’s efforts have been recognized the last three years in a row in the Princeton Review as one of America’s top green colleges.

Be sure to visit our Broncs Go Green Facebook page for updates and information.

Any questions, comments or suggestions should be sent to broncsgogreen@rider.edu.

Melissa Greenberg Sustainability Manager Office: General Services Bldg Phone: (609) 896-5000 x7559 Email: megreenberg@rider.edu Mailing Address: 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Melissa Greenberg joined the staff at Rider University in 2008.  As the Sustainability Coordination Manager, she is responsible for developing and leading a coherent, campus wide sustainability program, coordinate academic, facilities and student sustainability activities and assessing cost and sustainability effects.   She works with various divisions, departments and student groups along with the ESSC to implement projects and plan for the future within the context of the university strategic plan.  Since she started working at Rider, Melissa has been instrumental in starting such programs as the green film and speaker series, food waste recycling, student Eco-Reps, techno-trash recycling and initiating a solar project on the Lawrenceville Campus among many other initiatives.

Christine Lynch Graduate Assistant Email: lynchc@rider.edu Mailing Address: 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648