The William Paterson University Alumni Association celebrated Homecoming 2007 on October 13 with a variety of events that welcomed alumni back to campus, including the annual gathering of the Pioneer Society—those alumni who graduated at least 50 years ago—as well as a reception celebrating the opening of University Commons.

Members of the Class of 1957 at the Pioneer Society breakfast, from left:  Jack Drury ’57, Dolores (Wain) Clarke ’57, M.Ed. ’63, and Florence (Sahagian) Pagella ‘57		Peter Esser ’54 and Vincent Moretta ’52, M.A. ’57 at the Pioneer Society breakfast

President Arnold Speert and his wife Myrna greet (seated, from left) Jeannine Stone, Richard Stone ’57, and Rose Jung ‘57		Judy Linder (left), executive director of alumni relations, at the Pioneer Society breakfast with Monica (Jinks) Vennard ‘29
Enjoying the new University Commons at a post-football reception were (left to right) Sam Griggs, director of major gifts, Ronald Gutkin ’64, M.A. ’68, Yvette (Segall) Gutkin ’67 and Alan Grossman, associate director, annual fund		Young alumni (from left) Catherine Sohor ’05, assistant director of campus activities, Brandon Clay ’05, and Deena Servodio '05