With many sporting “I Bleed Cranberry” T-shirts, Rider University’s Cranberry Fest took center stage on the Campus Green September 7 complete with a down-home, country carnival atmosphere.

A major highlight was the grand opening of the newly renovated Cranberry’s, Rider’s café. The multifaceted project, coordinated by Jan Friedman-Krupnick, assistant vice president for student affairs, was part of Rider’s strategic plan to partner with its food services provider, ARAMARK. According to President Mordechai Rozanski, one of the major elements of the plan was to transform the old Cranberry Café into “the premier ARAMARK retail site in the region.”

Steve Klemchalk, SGA president (center), cuts the ribbon to mark the grand opening of Cranberry's with student leaders, campus administrators, ARAMARK staff, The Cranberry and The Bronc.

ARAMARK, Rider University's food service provider, invested significantly to fund the renovation of the newly named café which took place over the summer. The renovation features expanded seating, convenient food stations, wireless access, a big screen television and other amenities.

President Rozanski thanked those involved in the project which included members of the Rider community, Spill, Farmer Architects, Scozzari Contractors and ARAMARK. “We are very appreciative of all your good works in getting us to this point,” said Rozanski. “The renovation of this facility is tangible evidence of our commitment to one of the most important facets of our Strategic Plan: student centeredness.”

SGA President Steven Klemchalk noted the receptiveness of the campus administration toward students getting involved and expressing their opinions to enhance campus life.

“Students are constantly giving suggestions to improve the look and feel of Rider University,” said Klemchalk. “The New Residence Hall and Student Recreation Center are two other examples of how we are stepping up to express our deep pride and love for Rider University. Let us go forward today and admire our accomplishments. Let us look to the future and make Rider the best it can be. Go Broncs!”

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