I stay connected to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø for some obvious reasons: I value the education I received, I learned a lot both in and out of the classroom, and I met many wonderful people. In working with the Alumni Board and the Alumni Relations Office, I have found other, perhaps less evident benefits to remaining connected as a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø alumnus: the opportunity to network at events such as reunions and the chance to connect with local ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø businesses through the new Alumni Marketplace.
First, I urge you all to save . Reunions are a great occasion to get together with old friends and meet on campus for a full day of activities, networking events and great food. The Office of Alumni Relations and many alumni volunteers have been working hard to create what promises to be a memorable day for all who attend. Pick up the phone and make a call or send an email. I know many of your friends would love to attend, but they need someone to set the plan in motion! ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø has the venue; you have a group of friends; now all we need is to organize the troops.
And with reunions coming soon, I’m proud to announce a new program designed just for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø alumni: ! What is it? The Alumni Marketplace is a benefits program that will support alumni-owned businesses and offer alumni customer discounts on products and services. What a great partnership – alumni supporting alumni! As an alum who owns his own business, I would love an opportunity to showcase my services and increase my customer base, and at the same time know that I can help fellow alums. So if you have your own business or may be in need of products or services, contact ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø and check out the Alumni Marketplace.
You can contact Alumni Relations at 609-896-5340 or at alumni@rider.edu with any questions regarding reunions or the Alumni Marketplace.
Jim Rademacher ’88
President, Alumni Board of Directors and Alumni Association