Three opening convocations mark the start of Rider’s 2006-07 academic year beginning on Thursday, August 31, 2006 with the Opening Fall Faculty/Staff Convocation at 2 p.m. in the Cavalla Room of the Bart Luedeke Center.

President Rozanski offers his annual Convocation address and the Frank N. Elliott Awards are presented to one member each of the faculty, administrative and support staff, for outstanding service to the University. The entire Rider community is invited to attend.

The event will be immediately followed by a reception at the President’s House honoring new faculty and staff. All faculty, administrative and support staff are invited to attend and are encouraged to RSVP the President’s Office, acceptances only, at extension 5001. In case of inclement weather, the reception will be held in the lobby of the Student Recreation Center.

New Student Academic Convocation will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 in the Cavalla Room of the Bart Luedeke Center. This ceremony welcomes new students to the Lawrenceville campus as the newest members of the Rider community. The processional begins at 12:45 p.m. and the actual ceremony at 1 p.m. Faculty are encouraged to process in academic attire (please robe in Fireside Lounge no later than 12:30 p.m.). All other members of the Rider community are welcome to attend, however, seating is limited. Contact Ira Mayo, Associate Dean of Freshmen, at extension 5195 with questions.

Westminster’s Fall Convocation will also be held on September 5 beginning at 4 p.m. in Bristol Chapel. Students, faculty and staff attend this annual event, to celebrate the opening of the academic year on the Princeton campus. Both President Rozanski and Dean Robert Annis will offer remarks. All members of the Rider community are welcome to attend, however, seating is limited.