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March 21 , 2006
NEWS

Dan Silberman, a junior biology major, is the co-author of a paper with six recent Rider biology graduates and Professor James Riggs that appeared in the March 2006 issue of "Immunology," a highly regarded refereed journal. more info...

Michele Moore Schmidt of Lawrenceville, a graduate of Westminster Choir College (WCC) of Rider University, is the recipient of the Governor’s Recognition Award for Teacher of the Year in the East Brunswick School District. more info...

Don Harnum, interim director of athletics at Rider University for the past six months, has been named director of athletics following a national search. His appointment is effective immediately. more info...

Almost 150 students, faculty and staff will be involved in the second annual Team Blast activities the Center for the Development of Leadership Skills (CDLS) will sponsor on Sunday, April 2. more info...

Brooke Olster, Class of 2004, is on a mission to serve the needs of Ghanaian women. more info..

Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow Janet Wallach, journalist, author and senior vice president of Seeds of Peace, will visit Rider University the week of March 27 through March 31 during Rider University's International Week. more info...

"A World Ready for Peace," is the theme of Rider University's International Week, March 27-31. Activities will include a lecture by Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow Janet Wallach, noted journalist, author and senior vice president of Seeds of Peace, and a performance by the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. All events are free and open to the public. more info...

The Westminster Williamson Voices, conducted by James Jordan, will present a concert entitled Voices of American Masters on Saturday, April 1 at 8 p.m. The concert will take place in Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. more info...

Rider News Briefs
Nancy Gray Award
The Nancy Gray Award Selection Committee requests nominations for this year's award. Named in honor of Nancy Gray, Rider's former vice president of development, it is bestowed upon a member of the Rider staff, faculty or administration who best exemplifies the ideas of institutional leadership, school pride and community service. The recipient will be announced during University Day festivities on April 11. Submit nominations to Dave Keenan, BLC 117 or e-mail it to him at keenand@rider.edu by March 31.
Lunch Box Lecture Series
The College of Continuing Studies' Lunch Box Lecture Series will offer a "menu" of topics this month designed to provide stimulating "food for thought." Held on four consecutive Wednesdays in April, the lectures - on April 5, 12, 19 and 26 - will take place in the Bart Luedeke Center Theater from noon to 1 p.m. The lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, call Karen Crowell at (609) 896-5033.
Career Fair
Rider University undergraduate, graduate students and alumni will be able to network with a variety of prospective employers Thursday, March 30 during the Spring Career Fair in the Bart Luedeke Center Cavalla Room. More than 90 companies from a broad spectrum of fields will be represented from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students and alumni are encouraged to dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes to provide to company representatives. For more information visit the Career Services Web site and click on "Career Fairs and Events" or call Career Services at (609) 896-5000 ext. 7488.

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