Since 1865, Rider University has welcomed veterans and military service members to campus. This year, several schools and departments have decided to make issues related to the veteran and military experience key topics of discussion in the classroom.
- Dr. Alexander Grushow and Dr. Jonathan Husch will offer lectures on a number of related topics, including chemistry in warfare and natural resources and war.
- Dr. Cynthia Lucia, through the Film and Media Studies Program, will feature movie screenings related to soldiers and the experience of war.
- Professor Scott Alboum is requiring students in his advanced video production class to interview and record a veteran talking about her or his experiences.
- Dr. Erica Ryan and Dr. Brooke Hunter of the History Department will work with the History Club to organize an exhibit featuring veteran-related artifacts from the library archives.
- Dr. Katherine Maynard of the English Department will use Wilfred Owen’s poetry in her class.