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The Rider University Network is a student organization that produces television programs in the Department of Communication and Journalism’s Television Studio. Programs are regularly broadcast on the campus network and are available everywhere online. Current productions include:

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This past weekend seven students from The Rider University Chapter of the National Broadcasting Society attended the National Broadcasting Society’s Annual Convention in New York City. As part of the convention, Rider students participated in the 46th Annual Electronic Media Competition. Video projects created by Rider students were nominated in six categories. Out of the six categories, Rider students won three first place awards and were also awarded three honorable mentions. Also of note, at the convention in New York City, Rider Sophomore Gina Grosso was elected to serve as the National Vice President for Student Services for The National Broadcasting Society. Rider’s NBS Chapter Advisor Scott Alboum was also elected to serve as the National Vice President for Communication for The National Broadcasting Society. Scott Alboum was also named the 2008-2009 National Broadcasting Society Professional Member of The Year.
Here is a break down of the video competition results:

First Place Award for Video Sports Program
Rider Sports Corner Best of Show Rider University-Patty Wittenburg, Sean Rainey, Alex Corini, Bryan Persons and Tom Mellaci (COM 380 Project)

First Place Award for Comedy Program
Cornucopia of Disaster: Meghian Hogate and Sean Rainey

First Place Award for Movie Trailer
Cornucopia of Disaster: Meghian Hogate

Honorable Mention For Video Magazine Program
Rider Right Now: Look Back On Lifestyles Rider University-Kelly Dixon and Gina Grosso (COM 380 Project)

Honorable Mention for Video Instructional/Industrial/Promotional Production
Eggert’s Crossing Village Rider University-Bryan Persons, Scott Alboum and Alex Corini

Honorable Mention for Video Sports Segment (COM 380 Project)
Rider Ice Hockey Training Camp Rider University-Sean Rainey