a magazine for alumni and friends Spring 2017 ’ WomenRider’s progressive commitments to female education and leadership studies dates back to its founding Wrestling coach wraps up Building a second multibillion Alumna pens new biography legendary career | 10 dollar company | 14 on Louis Bamberger | 31 THROWING FLAMES A new gas-powered fire pit was installed on the patio outside Cranberry’s this winter. Contents Rider Magazine Spring 2017 Volume XVIII, Number 2 Editor Adam Grybowski Creative Director Buddy Losavio University Photographer Peter G. Borg Contributing Writers Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends, Robert Leitner ’17 A.J. Moore Mallory Murphy ’17 Gregory Ott Richard Quinn Anthony Stoeckert T’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, WHEN SUMMER GIVES WAY Contributing Illustrators to the crisp, colorful days of autumn, bringing about a time of change Stephanie Dalton Regan Dunnick Aad Goudappel and transformation. Much like the transition from summer to fall, Rider Murphy Lippincott I Julie McLaughlin University is also embarking on a season of change as we start this academic DEPARTMENTS FEATURES year with a renewed commitment to student growth and development. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Rider Roundup | 4 Encore | 14 President The Bronc’s new name, students’ White House trip, Can Vincent Milano ’85 build a second multibillion Last year we introduced the professionally and personally as paving project, given Moore Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D. and more news from Rider’s individual colleges and dollar pharmaceutical company? concept of engaged learning fulfilled, engaged citizens in our Library an exterior makeover Vice President for schools at Rider, a holistic approach to ever-changing world. and upgraded the bookstore. University Advancement education based on the premise Much of what you will read Near the new basketball practice Jonathan Meer Women’s Studies | 20 that when learning engages the in this issue of Rider magazine facility, work continues on new Assistant Vice President Faculty Spotlight | 8 Rider’s progressive commitment to women’s mind and heart, it empowers exemplifies our engaged More improvements are for University Marketing Associate Professor Juleen Buser, a positive influ- education dates back to its founding growth and forges enduring learning approach. Take the on the way. Our Science and and Communications ence on a new generation of counseling students relationships that last a lifetime. experienceFPO of several students Technology Center is being ren- Kristine A. Brown Our goal is to build a vibrant who turned a class assignment ovated. Gee Hall is set to receive Hot Air | 26 learning community that into a mission to support aban- a major upgrade this year, and Alumni Association President Athletics | 10 Rider students and alumni help make brings together diverse groups doned dogs in Puerto Rico. This a new state-of-the-art dance Marci Gnandt ’00, ’03 of people to explore subjects, allowed them to collaborate with studio is just about finished. Gary Taylor’s legendary career, the physics The Elvis Duran Show tick Westminster Alumni behind a diver’s splash and men’s soccer repeat tackle problems, share ideas and our extraordinary faculty while We plan to announce even more Council President championship create solutions. expanding beyond Rider’s four campus projects soon. Constance Fee ’71 ONLINE ONLY With a focus on internships, walls to make a difference in the leadership development, world. This is engaged learning Go Broncs! TO REACH US: Class Notes |28 Gary Taylor tribute video; expanded interviews with faculty collaboration, global at its very core, an example of 2083 Lawrenceville Road Dr. Juleen Buser and Linda Forgosh ’65; photo experiences, the arts and service the “Rider experience” that truly Lawrenceville, NJ gallery of Rider’s new photo pit, and more learning, our students will have sets us apart. 08648-3099 On the Cover 5 Tips | 37 much more than a transactional As we transform the lives of Phone: 609-896-5000 The commitment to women’s President Obama’s director of scheduling on experience at Rider. Instead, students, our campuses are also Fax: 609-895-5440 Email: [email protected] education and opportunities at managing time they will be immersed in a undergoing a physical transfor- Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D. www.rider.edu/ridermagazine Rider has been on display for transformational journey that mation. In Lawrenceville, we’ve President, Rider University 150 years, even when such prepares them to succeed both just completed a major road Rider (USPS 892-560) is ideals were not widespread. Student Essay | 40 published for the Rider University Mallory Murphy ‘17 learned new ways to teach community, including alumni, parents, faculty and staff, by music to homeless youth Follow Rider! Rider University. facebook.com/RiderUniversity @RiderUniversity @Rider_University Rider University 2 Rider Magazine Spring 2017 3 Rider Roundup Rider Roundup THE BRONC PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Meet AJ Perils of polling Productivity on the rise Stepping up in STEM Tomorrow’s teachers Rider’s mascot was officially MSNBC host and political correspondent Steve A journal article in Research and Practice in Rider’s School of Education recently re- Rider embarked on named AJ in honor of Rider’s Kornacki visited Rider on Dec. 1, 2016, to discuss the Schools named Rider’s school psychol- ceived a $300k grant from the Martinson a partnership with namesake, Andrew J. Rider, in the 2016 presidential election. Kornacki frequently ogy program the fifth most productive Family Foundation to equip teachers The Center for Future the fall of 2016. Students, faculty, appeared on MSNBC’s prime-time election program in the nation in terms of with the appropriate tools to challenge Educators at the staff and alumni were asked to coverage, providing real-time analysis of voting scholarly production. Programs were learners and prepare them for a technol- College of New Jersey submit suggestions and then patterns, exit polls and electoral data. Like many ranked according to the average number ogy-rich future. The grant will help the and Tomorrow’s Teachers in 2012 that vote on the top five names to analysts, Kornacki didn’t see a Trump victory of journal articles published by faculty School of Education build on its existing provides high school juniors and seniors determine the winner. in the data. The event was presented by The members. In addition to the recognition online STEM education and develop a the opportunity to take a course and earn Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics. for Rider’s program as a whole, Dr. new STEM curriculum and instruction three college credits at Rider. Course Stefan Dombrowski of the school for gifted students. enrollment has grown from 52 students SHARED READ psychology program was ranked as the in the first year to 110 students for the 12th-most productive school psychology 2016-17 school year. On the fence researcher in the country. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sonia Nazario stopped at Rider on Oct. 19, 2016. COLLEGE OF CONTINUING STUDIES She used her book Enrique’s Journey, which Rider selected as the 2016-17 Shared Read, as a launching point to dis- cuss immigration and possible solutions Rider goes to Washington to one of America’s thorniest issues. Senior Evan Giguere, junior Kelsey Johnson and Dean Boris Vilic traveled to the White House to meet Michelle Obama on Jan. 13, after the University BUSINESS OF MEDIA was among those selected out of the 350 colleges that participated in the Healthy Campus Challenge. The initiative called for colleges across the country to use Inside Comcast their talents to make their campus and local com- Comcast Senior Executive Vice President David Cohen discussed the interplay of politics, busi- munities aware of healthcare’s importance to young ness and media at Rider on Nov. 14, 2016. Cohen addressed fierce competition in the industry and adults and the economy. the media’s role in covering the presidential election. Cohen’s appearance was made possible by a generous gift from Rob Hagedorn ’81. THE BIG Waxing nostalgic Westminster Choir College’s SCREEN CoOPERAtive Program and the 107.7 The Bronc hosted National Park Service partnered Scream Screen on Nov. to create a special program at the 28, 2016, the first-ever Thomas Edison National Historical event of its kind at Rider. Homecoming Park in West Orange, N.J., for Supernatural horror filmThe Brian Delate ’75 returned to Rider middle school students, many from Conjuring was shown on the to deliver the keynote speech at the underserved school districts. In the largest movie screen on the University’s annual Veterans Day fall of 2016, participating students East Coast, with students ceremony on Nov. 3, 2016. Delate served toured Edison’s Music Room, listened and others from the Rider as a combat veteran in the Vietnam to archival opera recordings made community watching in the War in 1969 and is a decorated by Edison, heard the same works style of a drive-in movie. noncommissioned officer. A special performed live by CoOPERAtive limited engagement of Delate’s play, Fellows and conclude the visit with a Memorial Day, was also performed as recording of a Fellow on an archival part of a series of related events. wax cylinder. 4 Rider Magazine Spring 2017 5 Rider Roundup Rider Roundup COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WESTMINSTER COLLEGE OF THE ARTS SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Keeping the nation safe Sustainable community Top brass An Oct. 27, 2016, seminar on Current Associate Professor of History Brooke A new partnership with the Princeton Issues in Homeland Security and Hunter led a group of students minoring Brass Band resulted in the new Criminal Justice showcased leading in sustainability studies in Lawrence Princeton-Rider Brass Band under the scholarship in the field, as well as an Township’s effort to earn Silver certifica- direction of Dr.