A variety of festive activities, including an evening bonfire and barbecue, a comedy show, and the traditional football game, will be held for William Paterson alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff as the University celebrates Pioneer Pride Week and Homecoming 2007 from October 7 through 13.
“We’re looking forward to celebrating a new academic year with our alumni and the campus community, especially the opening of the University Commons, which is a fantastic addition to the campus,” says Judy Linder, executive director of alumni relations. “We hope many alumni will return to campus for Homecoming events and share their Pioneer pride with us.”
Francisco Diaz, assistant vice president for campus life, says a variety of events have been planned by students to generate positive energy on campus. “This week of activities leading up to Homecoming is designed to emphasize the students’ connection to the University, and to make them feel positive about being William Paterson students – Pioneers,” he says. “We encourage everyone to join in and show their Pioneer spirit.”
All events are free unless noted. Highlights of the week include:
Sunday, October 7
Pioneer Café
8:00 p.m., Machuga Student Center Multipurpose Room
Student performers, coffee/tea and desserts
Monday, October 8
Novelties
11:00 a.m.-3:00 pm., Machuga Student Center Multipurpose Room
Big chair photos, key chains and name certificates
Tuesday, October 9
Wayne Hall Takeover
12:30-1:45 p.m., Wayne Hall
DJ/music; first 100 commuter students without a meal plan get in free
Women’s Tennis Team vs. Kean
4:00 p.m., Tennis courts
Wednesday, October 10
Women’s Soccer Team vs. The College of New Jersey
3:30 p.m., Wightman Field
Homecoming Bonfire and Barbecue
7:00-9:00 p.m., Parking Lot 6
Food, music and introduction of the Pioneer fall sports teams
Mike Birbiglia’s Secret Public Journal LIVE
8:00 p.m., Shea Center
Comedy Central Live comedian Mike Birbiglia shares his most private, awkward and hilarious experiences
$10 general admission; $5, students from other colleges and universities, faculty and staff; $3 for William Paterson students. For ticket information, please call the Shea Center Box Office at 973.720.2371.
Thursday, October 11
Volleyball Team vs. Mt. St. Mary
7:00 p.m., Rec Center
Saturday, October 13
“Orange and Black Day – Show Your Pioneer Pride”
Pioneer Society Breakfast
8:30 a.m., University Commons Ballroom A
For alumni who graduated from William Paterson 50 years ago or more
Family Brunch, New Orleans Style
10:30-11:30 a.m., University Commons Ballroom C
Families of all current William Paterson students welcome, live music
$15 per person
Homecoming Day Workshops
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
University Commons Room 168A: Laura Cramer-Berness, assistant professor of psychology, “Making the Transition: How College Affects Family Life.” This lecture will focus on the transition to college, and how it affects students and their parents.
University Commons Room 168B: Anthony Coletta, professor of elementary and early childhood education, “Teaching With the Brain in Mind.” A practical, interactive session about brain preferences, multiple intelligences and teaching strategies that are grounded in brain research.
Pioneer Football Team vs. The College of New Jersey
1:00 p.m., Wightman Field
$7 standard; $5 for senior citizens and alumni; $4 William Paterson faculty and staff and visiting students; $4 children under 12; free for William Paterson students with ID
Alumni Student Leaders Fiesta
4:00 p.m., University Commons Ballroom A & B
Celebrating the opening of the University Commons, Sponsored by the Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Chapter
Pioneer Men's Soccer vs. Rutgers-Camden
5:00 p.m., Wightman Field
All events are sponsored by the William Paterson University Alumni Association and the Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership. For additional information about these events, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 973.720.2175 or the Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership at 973.720.2271.
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