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September 25, 2007
HEADLINE NEWS
Rider to Host Unity Day Activities
Dr. Melissa Harris-Lacewell of Princeton University, Unity Day Keynote speaker
To kick off Rider University's 10th annual Unity Day, Dr. Melissa Harris-Lacewell, associate professor of politics and African American studies at Princeton University, will address the impact of the black vote on the Clinton-Obama presidential race on Tuesday, October 9. Rider's Unity Day theme is "Many Cultures -- One Student Body."
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Fisher Named Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist at Rider
As one of the major components in Rider University's ongoing quest to educate the campus community on issues surrounding alcohol and substance abuse and to lessen related incidents, Mark Fisher of Ewing, N.J., has been appointed Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. The former counselor at New Horizons Treatment Services in Trenton, N.J., started his new position on September 10. more info...
American Council on Education Publishes Article on Rider's Internationalization Initiative
Rider University's vision to provide a globally enriching education for its students is gaining notice in scholarly circles. The American Council of Education (ACE), the major coordinating body for all the nation's higher education institutions, has posted information about Rider's broad internationalization initiative on its Web site. more info...
Project SEED Garners National Recognition
Rider University's Project SEED (Summer Education for the Economically Disadvantaged) was cited last month by the American Chemical Society as the "Outstanding Project SEED program for 2006." more info...
Pianist Trefor Smith To Visit Westminster October 6, 7
Noted pianist Trefor Smith will present a recital and master class at Westminster on October 6 and 7. Presented as part of the piano department's Visiting Artist Series, Smith will present a recital on Saturday, October 6 at 7 p.m. in Bristol Chapel. more info...
Rider Hosts CROP Hunger Walk to Combat Poverty, Catastrophe
Rider University and the Clergy of Lawrence Township (COLT) will host CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, September 30, to raise money for those affected by poverty and catastrophe. more info...
Raising Fun and Funds
On September 16, nearly 50 members of the Rider community participated in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk to combat heart disease. The next day, one hundred sixty eight Rider participants and friends teed it up at the 23rd annual Golf Gala Outing to support Rider’s athletics programs. more info...

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