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Rider University hosting career fair and military expo

March 19, 2013 - 2:51am
Veterans who are seeking jobs are invited to a career fair and military expo at Rider University on Thursday. All military branches, including those on active duty, members of the National Guard and reserves and military spouses, are invited to the free event called “Hiring Our Heroes” from 9 a.

Friday is International Women’s Day

March 7, 2013 - 10:58am
LAWRENCE — Women from around the world will celebrate their past, present and bright future on International Women’s Day, being celebrated Friday. Since the first celebration in 1909, women from all over the world have fought to attain a presence within society.

Rider to Host 'Hiring Our Heroes' Job Fair for Vets

March 7, 2013 - 10:42am
The event will take place on March 21 at Rider University's Lawrence Township campus.

LAWRENCE: Comedian, Rider grad is serious about his craft

March 6, 2013 - 5:32pm
Comedian Tom Papa grew up in a household of storytellers who often imitated the people around them — from the butcher to residents of the neighborhood — for comedic effect.

Rider University men's basketball picks up No. 2 seed in MAAC Tournament, women are fourth

March 3, 2013 - 7:40pm
The Rider University men’s basketball team is on the cusp of history. The Broncs have yet to capture a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title since joining the conference in 1997.

Actress Christine Ebersole’s balancing act subject of Rider address

March 2, 2013 - 10:23pm
LAWRENCE— Rider University’s School of Education has been celebrating their centennial since the beginning of the year and the school, which prepares students for the non-traditional future of education, has selected a non-traditional actress to present the new norm.

Eckel: Big weekend on tap for Rider University, Princeton University men's basketball teams

February 28, 2013 - 7:00am
Kevin Baggett took his Rider Broncs to Buffalo last night where, when this weekend is over, they could be anywhere from MAAC regular-season champions to a sixth-place finisher.

Local schools push math and science through play

February 27, 2013 - 8:26pm
EWING — Select Mercer County schools are encouraging elementary students to learn math and science with less traditional class time and more play time.

Comedy Central star coming to alma mater

February 25, 2013 - 1:00am
Comic actor Tom Papa — host of NBC’s “The Marriage Ref,” and a Comedy Central star — will headline Rider University’s Film and Media Studies Symposium Wednesday.

LAWRENCE: Speaker outlines history and future of NAACP

February 20, 2013 - 7:05pm
Mention “NAACP” to the average person and the reaction is a blank stare. But if it were not for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, blacks — who were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 — would have continued to make very little progress in joining mainstream

Northern Ireland Party Member visits Rider University, speaks about the process of peace

February 6, 2013 - 9:00am
http://www.rider.edu/ By Kristen Lauritano For The Times LAWRENCE — The most difficult part of creating peace in a conflict-ridden country is not negotiating an agreement, but rather the long process of implementing a plan despite the doubts and fears of the affected citizenry, Northern Ireland pe

NBA Thompson savors chance to play close to home

January 30, 2013 - 8:00pm
Jason Thompson’s cell phone has really been buzzing this week. Thompson, a fifth-year power forward for the Kings, keeps hearing from folks hoping for tickets to Friday night’s game against the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center, which is Sacramento’s lone contest this season in Philadelphia.