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Norman Greene ’98: From Wightman Field to the White house
An accounting degree from William Paterson launches this alumnus to a position in the Obama administration
By Heather L. Brocious
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The Peace Corps: Faculty, Alumni Remember Call to Service
Sp r i n g
By Terry E. Ross ’80, Barbara E. Stoll ’93, M.A. ’94, and Mary Beth Zeman Page 14
University Report
The latest news from William Paterson Page 4
On Campus
Engaging people and interesting events Page 8
Pioneer News Free Hess ’00: Alumna Uses Education to Help Others
By Barbara E. Stoll ’93, M.A. ’94 Page 19
Jeffery Jones ’84, M.A. ’97: Leading New Jersey’s Third Largest City
By Terry E. Ross ’80 Page 20
The Power of Three
A medical mission to the Dominican Republic provides three William Paterson nursing students with a special opportunity to hone their skills
By Barbara E. Stoll ’93, M.A. ’94 Page 22
Ronald Berkman ’73: Contributing to Cleveland’s Revitalization
By Mary Beth Zeman Page 24
Rosa Alcala ’91: A Journey INTO THE WORLD OF Academia
By Terry E. Ross ’80 Page 25
Athletics Highlights
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Development News
Advancing academic excellence through philanthropy Page 27
SPOTLIGHT
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PARTING SHOT Pioneer Spirit at the Bottom of the World
WHAT’S UP WP
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Alumni News
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Calendar of upcoming events Inside Back Cover
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