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Student Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children Hosts Dance

Rider’s student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children recently hosted a dance for young adults with disabilities in the local community. Activities included dancing, crafts, and games. Approximately 30 Rider students planned and facilitated the dance. This is an annual event that provides an opportunity for young adults with disabilities from the community to socialize and interact with Rider students. Dr. Diane Giannola, Dr. Joanne Vesay, assistant professors in the department of teacher education and Dr. Michele Kamens, associate professor in the department of teacher education, are co-advisors of the student chapter. The Rider CEC is open to all Rider students and is part of an international professional organization for those interested in the education of individuals with exceptionalities.

Swimming and Diving Team Participates in Adopt-A-Highway Program

Members of the Rider University swimming and diving team participated this month in Rider's Student-Athlete Advisory Council's (SAAC) Adopt-A-Highway program to clean up all four ramps off I-95 north and south bound exits 7 A and 7 B, near Rider. Rider athletes participate in the program twice during the spring semester each year. Filling bags of debris are left to right: Andrew Palmieri, a freshman global business major; Joshua Rosenbluth, a freshman accounting major; Dylan Korn, a sophomore communication major; and Andrew French, a junior biopsychology major. Rider SAAC shares the clean up with The College of New Jersey baseball team.