Foster plans to step down as president
By Signal Editorial Staff | Apr. 14, 2023In an announcement sent over email today, President Kathryn Foster informed the campus community that she will step down on June 30.
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In an announcement sent over email today, President Kathryn Foster informed the campus community that she will step down on June 30.
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The College is currently on a national hunt to fill the position of treasurer in light of Former Treasurer Lloyd Ricketts stepping down after working at the College for nearly 24 years.
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The College’s chapter of MannMukti turned Brower Student Center into a safe space to discuss mental health on Thursday, April 6, during its Spill the Chai event.
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The Signal and Campus Police work together on a weekly basis to inform the campus community about crime around campus. All records are public records but do not contain personal information. Some information provided may be triggering for some students.
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As different holidays approach for different groups, the College’s Religious and Spiritual Life (RSL) decided to take that chance to organize their own service project. The six organizations that make up RSL came together to hold a spring food drive over the past three weeks.
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With less than a month left until classes end, many students are hoping to obtain the perfect summer job or internship, a goal that involves some strategies.
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The College’s Mayo Business Plan Competition kicked off its last round on Wednesday, March 29 with three remaining finalists: H.E.R. for you, Kinetic Art Display and CrystalCost.
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By Victoria Gladstone Managing Editor Theft by Bitcoin scam as student working in Campus Town provided cash to scammer disguised as “Fedex” employee. Campus ...
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A pair of students at the College worked together to bring two free little libraries to campus, where students can donate or take books whenever they want. The libraries are located in between the Brower Student Center and the Social Sciences Building, and near the Campus Town bus stop, and are consistently filled with new books.
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Syndi Barish, a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard Medical School, presented her research to the biology department as part of the Biology Seminar Series on March 24. Like the previous speaker, Barish is a recent graduate from the College and still sees it as a second home despite being away for so long.
Read More »Rider University students have received multiple campus-wide messages regarding a “threat of a potential active shooter.” Students had been told to shelter in place, but the order was lifted at 2:08 p.m. after the University’s Department of Public Safety confirmed that there was no longer a threat.
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More zinnias, asters and sunflowers are growing at the College just in time for spring on account of a “Plantastic” evening event that occured on Tuesday, March 28 in the Brower Student Center. At the event, attendees planted flower seeds in pots that they decorated themselves.
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On Wednesday, associate professor at New York University and author Meredith Broussard came to the Library Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. to promote her new book, “More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech,” and share findings from her research on artificial intelligence (AI).
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Connor Smith, a fall 2018 journalism and professional writing graduate, opened his College email on March 2, only to find that, by April 1, he would be losing his College Google Drive for good. He proceeded to scramble to save all of his important documents — from every college photo to a bunch of articles and projects. Smith, 25, may now work as a reporter at Barrons, but he still opens his College Google Drive occasionally. By tomorrow, he won’t be able to.
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On March 24, the College hosted Shawn M. LaTourette, the New Jersey State Commissioner for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), as part of their Politics Forum Series for an event entitled "How Environmental Policy Can Promote Climate Resilience & Racial Justice.”
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The physics club finished off its four-part event series, March Madness with Momentum Mayhem, with an inflatable obstacle course for all students in the Browser Student Center on Friday, March 24. Students took advantage of the opportunity to participate in the fun-filled challenge for free.
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Four students at the College founded the Middle Eastern and North African Association (MENAA) to nurture a community that celebrates their culture. Student government recognized MENAA on Feb. 22.
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The campus life of the College can be defined in many different ways: strolling through Alumni Grove, grabbing a bite to eat at the Brower Student Center, or even just snapping a picture of Green Hall for the thousandth time. But something students should be reminded of is that the campus is public, and while students may appreciate the endless amount of local people walking their dogs on the sidewalks, anyone can enter campus.
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Historically, the low admission rates at the College have been a selling point to prospective students. Being conscious of how many students are being admitted is vital to national rankings which affects the College’s perceived prestige. It is also important to be conscious of the makeup of the student body to create an inclusive environment for every student. With the class of 2027 almost solidified, President Kathryn Foster is focusing on these issues that affect the future of the College.
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The College’s Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) circle, or the National Leadership Honor Society, is currently running their annual applications. ODK hosts meetings where students can learn how to become better leaders.
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