Political Science Major Selected as a Presidential Fellow
The Center for the Study of the Presidency in Washington, D.C., has selected Andrew Buher, a senior political science major at Rider University, as one of its 65 Presidential Fellows for the 2006-07 academic year. more info...

Trustees Approve of Strategic Direction to Create a New, Integrated College of Music, Fine and Performing Arts
The Board of Trustees, at its meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2006, unanimously approved the University going forward with its strategic direction to create a new, integrated college of music, fine and performing arts that will bring together its world class Westminster Choir College and its distinguished Fine Arts program on Rider's two campuses. Discussions and planning involving the New College Study Group, the Westminster Choir College Task Force and the deans of WCC and the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences, the Provost, and other governance groups will now focus on the work that remains. Updates on this initiative will be shared with the University community.

Fall Theater Season Opens with the Hilarious Musical "Urinetown"
Rider University will open its main stage season with the student production of the musical comedy, "Urinetown," on November 10, 11, 17 and 18 in the Fine Arts Center's Yvonne Theater. more info...

Former UN Weapons Inspector to Speak at Rider
Former United Nations Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter will speak at Rider Tuesday, November 14 as part of its University Lecture Series. more info...

Art Gallery Features Paintings By Noted New York Artists
An exhibition of cityscape paintings by New York artists John Dubrow and Mari Lyons opened at Rider University’s Gallery on November 2 and will continue through December 7. more info...

Thanksgiving a Time to Reach Out to Community
As the Thanksgiving season ushers in the time for giving, the coming weeks will offer students, faculty and staff several opportunities to reach out to the local community. more info...

English Professor Previews New Book at Westminster
Dr. Jack Sullivan, professor of English and director of Rider's American Studies Program, will present a lecture about his new book, "Hitchcock's Music" on Wednesday, November 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. in Talbott Library's room L1 on the Westminster campus. more info...