Dear WP Parents and Families,
Are you ready for an exciting fall 2014 semester? The new academic year kicks off with a Parents Association meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 6:30 p.m. in the Paterson Room, David and Lorraine Cheng Library. The meeting will begin with a hands-on demonstration of the book scanner which was funded by a donation from the Parents Association. The demonstration will be led by Kurt Wagner, Assistant Director, Library Information Systems. Parking is available in Lots 4 and 5. Refreshments will be served.
Homecoming is one of the largest traditional events on campus and we’re inviting parents and families to join us for a day of fun, food, and friends! Homecoming Weekend 2014 will be held Saturday, September 20 through Monday, September 22 with tailgating, games and sporting events on Saturday and WP's 6th Annual Golf Outing on Monday! Click here to view the full schedule of events for the weekend. Remember to stop by the Parents Association table for a special gift!
The parent webinar series continues on Wednesday, October 1, at 12 p.m. with Higher Education Affordability: Seeking All Sources. This hour long exclusive webinar will be led by Kenneth M. Schneider, Director, Student Enrollment Services, who will help you find additional financial resources to fund your children’s education.
Please contact me at 973.720.2897 or parents@wpunj.edu if you are interested in becoming actively involved with the Parents Association.
Rodney Cauthen ‘97
Coordinator of Parent Programs
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ACADEMICS
William Paterson University Makes List of Top University Sales Programs in the Nation
William Paterson University was recognized in the 2014 list of Top University Sales Programs for its Russ Berrie Institute for Professional Sales in the Cotsakos College of Business.
ATHLETICS
Fifty-Four WP Athletes Selected to NJAC All-Academic Teams
William Paterson football senior quarterback Ryan Gresik and field hockey senior midfielder Annalis Mitcho garnered spots on the 2013-14 NJAC All-Academic First Team, leading a list of 54 WP honorees.
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PARENTS NEWS
The new parents and family website is now live on the WP website. The site will provide parents and family members with information on admissions, funding education, academics, and much more.
Go to the new Parents site here
UNIVERSITY NEWS
The new Pioneer Parking Garage will open as planned beginning on September 1, 2014. The new garage provides an additional 1,000 parking spaces, and will be available for students, faculty and staff.
View a timelapse of the WP Pioneer Parking Garage from start to finish
