Sophomore Receives Law and Justice Award

James Rabasca, a senior human resource management and management and leadership major, with a minor in law and justice, received the Law and Justice Student Merit Award during the Law and Justice Program annual dinner on April 25. Each year, the program honors graduating seniors and students who have achieved academic distinction. The award recipient is selected based on GPA, law and justice-related activities, and faculty recommendations. Law and Justice Certificates of Merit and Program Certificates of Completion also are awarded at the dinner gala, which is attended by faculty, students and their guests and administrators.

Marketing Professor Garners Recognition for Youth Outreach

Dr. Sigfredo Hernandez, associate professor of marketing, received “The Reverend Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe, Ed.D., One Step Beyond” recognition for his work in promoting equity and creating opportunities for youth, on May 18 at the Chauncey Conference Center in Princeton. The state of New Jersey’s Office of Vocational-Technical, Career and Innovative Programs selected Dr. Hernandez for this honor at a One Step Beyond conference.

Dr. Wolfe’s life and work were characterized by her commitment to removing barriers, opening doors and changing perceptions. Dr. Hernandez is founder and director of Rider's M.O.B. (Minding Our Business ), an experiential entrepreneurial program for urban youth. Since 1996, MOB has trained and mentored more than 800 students in Trenton, ages 10 to 14, in starting and running their own businesses.

Promotion and Tenure Correction

Dr. Gerald Klein in the department of management and human resources in the College of Business Administration has received a promotion from associate professor of organizational behavior and management to professor, effective September 1.

Students Develop Business Proposals in Response to Rider’s Needs

Three student teams enrolled in ENG 321 Workplace Writing: Business and Professional Contexts this spring semester developed proposals that responded to urgent, long-term needs in the Rider community. Christina Woolston, a sophomore English major, and Monica Brown, a senior English major, presented “Less Is More,” an alcohol awareness education plan, to President Mordechai Rozanski, and members of the task force on student drinking on April 26. Their proposal involves the participation of members of the Greek community, and other campus leaders and mentors. Michael Caputo, a senior English and journalism major; Jacquelyn Trick, a senior English major; and Adam Prewitt, a senior general business major, developed a marketing plan to increase student attendance at home and away games for Rider’s athletics teams. They presented it to Karin Torchia, associate director of athletics for marketing and development, on May 3. Caisse Barnes, a junior English major, and Diana Kayes, a junior liberal studies major, developed a proposal for incorporating sustainable foods into Rider’s meal plans as part of the university’s commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. They gave a joint presentation to Dr. Laura Hyatt, assistant professor of biology, and adviser of Sustainable Rider, on April 27. Dr. Mary Morse, associate professor of English, who taught the course.

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