"This was a terrific event for us to recognize the amazing contributions our NCAA Division I and club sport athletes make in representing the University," said Karin Torchia, senior associate director of athletics and senior women's administrator. Several awards were also given out to honor some varsity athletes for their academic, leadership, and community service and others acknowledged the importance of women participating in club sports and diversity and inclusion initiatives at the University as well.Īwards were presented to the following individuals and teams:Īthletics Department Academic Award (Team): Women's Cross CountryĪthletics Department Academic Award (Upperclass Undergraduate): Makenzie Rodrigues, Soccer and Paola Carlesso, Swimming & DivingĪthletics Department Academic Award (Graduate Student): Gianna Epps, Softball and Kylie McMahon, Swimming & DivingĪthletics Department Community Service Award (Teams): Soccer and VolleyballĪthletics Department Leadership Award: Makenzie Rodrigues, SoccerĬDI Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Award: Raihana Yameogo, Cross Country/Track & FieldĬlub Sports "Best All-Around" Award (Team): Dance TeamĬlub Sports "Best All-Around" Award (Individual): Joanna Avitto, Club Sports Council President She also offered words of advice on how to surround yourself with people who will help you succeed and how to keep going in the face of adversity. In addition to speakers from the University community that included President Gregory Dell'Omo, Diane Fulham Blaszka '89, a former Rider softball player, member of the Rider Athletics Hall of Fame, and current Director of Institutional Giving for Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, delivered a keynote address reflecting on how her participation in athletics at Rider helped shape her future. The event, celebrating the outstanding leadership, academic and community service achievements of women in varsity athletics and club sports at Rider was held on campus with over 150 attendees. The Department of Athletics and women's basketball program in conjunction with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and Recreation Programs collaborated on a unique event that took place on Monday, March 27 as part of Womxn's History Month.
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