News@Rider Archive

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Honorary Degree Recipients for Commencement 2012 Announced
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Dr. Maureen Maguire ’75, a top ophthalmologist at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Aaron Gast, trustee emeritus at the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation, will receive honorary degrees at Rider’s 147th Commencement ceremonies. Dr. Morten Lauridsen, Distinguished Professor of Composition at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, will be similarly honored at the Westminster Choir College ceremony.
Erin Brockovich to Speak As Part of Earth Month
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the BLC Cavalla Room on Thursday, April 19.
Building Bridges
Thursday, April 12, 2012
In his two newest books, Dr. Don Ambrose, professor of Graduate Education, takes on the destructive influence of dogmatism through a multidisciplinary approach to research.
CBA Maintains Prestigious AACSB Business, Accounting Accreditation
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The College of Business Administration at Rider University has maintained its business and accounting accreditation by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Spring 2012 Issue of Rider Magazine
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
In this special scholarship issue, you’ll meet inspiring students, alumni and donors, and learn more about Reunion Weekend 2012.
Rider Theater Presents The Producers
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Rider Theater presents the hilarious Broadway hit April 18 -22.
Westminster Symphonic Choir Women Present "Song of the Universal"
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Performing a world premiere and the first performance of two new arrangements.
From the Seeds Tom Sowed?
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Under Dr. Daniel Druckenbrod’s advisement, Nicole Chakowski ’12 used cross dating to determine whether two trees from Monticello were planted by Thomas Jefferson.
Westminster Choir Leads A Carnegie Hall Community Sing in April
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Rehearsal in Princeton on April 16, Sing in New York on April 21.
Rider Cheerleaders Win Competition
Friday, April 6, 2012
Rider University Cheerleaders named Grand Champions at American Cheer and Dance; Reach the Beach All Star & College National Championship.
Titanic Undertaking
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Rider alum Charles Haas ’69 has long been mesmerized by the story of the R.M.S. Titanic, the supposedly unsinkable passenger ship that defied that opinion 100 years ago this month. He has spent the past half-century investigating the luxury liner, and his book "Titanic: Triumph and Tragedy" has been called the most comprehensive book available on the subject.
Academic Freedom Seminar on April 9
Thursday, April 5, 2012
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences 50th Anniversary celebration continues with the Academic Freedom Seminar on Monday, April 9, which will be highlighted by a keynote address from Dr. Cary Nelson, president of the American Association of University Professors.
Gender and Sexuality Studies Colloquium Celebrates 30th Anniversary on April 12
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Student panels and the presentations of the Ziegler-Gee Award and Virginia Cyrus Scholarship on April 12 will highlight the annual Rider event, followed by the New Jersey Gender Studies and Women’s Consortium Colloquium on April 13.
Be Inspired on April 5
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Trent Shelton, a former NFL wide receiver who has become one of the nation’s most renowned motivational speakers, will present Rehabilitation of the Body and Mind to students at Westminster Choir College on Thursday, April 5, at 6 p.m. in Talbott Library Room 1. The event is free and open to all.
Allison Clay is Rider’s Top Student Chef
Monday, April 2, 2012
Her winning recipe, Nutella Ganache Cupcakes with Vanilla Mascarpone Icing, will be featured on the menu at PJ’s Pancake House in Princeton.
Rider Competes in J&J National Business Case Competition
Sunday, April 1, 2012
The College of Business Administration students competed against teams from nine other teams in March.
Alcohol Awareness Month 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
The month will feature a number of demonstrations and activities to promote awareness of the effects of binge drinking, blood alcohol concentration and the benefits of designated driving, as well as ways to help someone suffering from alcohol poisoning.
Rider, Sayreville High Participate in IRS Adrian Project
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Rider hosted the Internal Revenue Service’s Adrian Project Student Fraud Conference, a day-long mock criminal investigation, on March 23.
Graduate Student, Professor Receive Inaugural Rider Way Awards
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Michael Rosati ’10, M.B.A. ’12, and Dr. David Suk, associate professor of Finance, are recipients of the Rider Way Academic and Personal Achievement Award for Graduate Business Students and Faculty.
Former Gov. Florio: ‘Fundamental Changes Require New Policies’
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Former New Jersey Gov. James J. Florio spoke at Rider University on March 22 as part of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics' 'Governing New Jersey Series.' A U.S. Congressman from 1974 through 1990 who also served three terms in the New Jersey General Assembly, Florio was the inaugural recipient of the Rebovich Institute Citizenship Award, presented in June 2011.