Rider University News

One recent Wednesday was a "once-in-a-lifetime" day for Rider University students.

Thomas S. Wagner, a CPA and partner with the borough-based firm of Wagner, Morey & Nee, recently was awarded the Certified in Financial Forensics credential by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

A Chinese and English dual-language school for children in preschool to sixth grades may open by June.

SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Forming the Figure When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, through Dec.

It isn't 2010 yet, but Westminster Conservatory has already begun celebrating its 40th anniversary.

TRENTON, N.J. - A state administrative law judge has refused to throw out disciplinary charges against seven New Jersey state troopers involved in a sex scandal.

First Lady Michelle Obama will take her mentoring program on the road Monday, gathering in Denver, Col., with cabinet members, A-list celebrities and local officials to highlight the need for hands-on involvement in young women's lives.

Sex scandal allegations against seven New Jersey state troopers should be dismissed because the attorney general's office withheld crucial evidence, a lawyer for the troopers argued Friday.

Lawyers for seven state troopers disciplined in a sex scandal argued in a hearing today that the administrative charges should be dismissed, saying the Attorney General's office withheld critical evidence.

A political scientist at Rider University says Republican areas of New Jersey outperformed Democratic strongholds to give Chris Christie his win over Jon Corzine on Tuesday in the race for governor .

Tirusha Dave has a big anniversary coming up on Nov. 6. On that day, her online publication, www.bravuraartist.com , turns 2 years old.

A two-story clapboard house here is the epicenter of one of the Republican Party's most crucial get-out-the-vote operations in the state.

Christopher J. Christie greeting a prospective voter during a campaign stop in Pitman.

TRENTON, N.J. - As the independent candidate in New Jersey's race for governor, Chris Daggett says he's discovered how tough it is for third-party candidates to compete in an entrenched two-party political system.

Gov. Corzine. Chris Christie. Chris Daggett. Have you made up your mind? Are you sure? The three major candidates crisscrossed the state last week as Democrats prepared for the arrival of President Barack Obama today for their last push to re-elect Jon S. Corzine.

SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Westminster Conservatory Community music school of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, 40th Anniversary benefit concert, reception and silent auction When: 3 p.m. Sunday Admission: In advance, $20 for adults, $10 seniors and students, 921-7104. At the door, $25 for adults, $15 seniors and students.

Two candidates are vying for a single, three-year term on Township Committee, Incumbent Linda Fair Lenox, a Democrat, is challenged in her bid for a second term by Republican Tim Mathews.

The Berry College Concert Series continues Thursday with a performance by acclaimed baritone Elem Eley.

At Thursday's radio debate: Christopher J. Christie, Gov. Corzine, and Chris Daggett.It was Corzine's encounter with Daggett after a televised debate that fueled a conspiracy theory.

For colleges and universities, it is always a challenge: balancing the desire to welcome the public to campus events with the need to protect the safety of the school community.