DEVELOPMENTNEWS
Building the University through Annual Giving
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TheUniversity Honors College, William Paterson’s growing innovative and interdisciplinary program for honors students
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Through the generous contributions of William Paterson alumni, the Annual Fund touches the lives of all of our students. The following programs are just a few examples of how Annual Fund gifts have been used to enrich student lives and enhance the academic reputation of the University:
Digitalaudio recorders for the Media Services Department for academic use by students and faculty
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AdaptiveTechnology Lab equipment, including hardware and software upgrades for the Office of Disability Services
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Scholarshipsfor deserving students in all academic areas
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TheCollege of Science and Health Undergraduate Research Symposium
Residencelife, campus activities, recreation, and health and wellness programming
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The“Teaching Asia Through Art, Action, and Activism” conference, an event to help K-12 teachers integrate information about Asia into their elementary and secondary classrooms using art and technology
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TheWilliam Paterson University Comedy Festival, a competition sponsored by the University, which is the emerging center for the study and performance of comedy
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TheGarden State Undergraduate Mathematics Conference
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Newequipment for the Department of Communication’s television production truck, a remote mobile television studio
Zhiyuan Cong, professor of art, demonstrates Chinese ink painting at the “Teaching Asia” Conference
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Refurbishmentof one of the Department of Music’s concert Steinway pianos
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CPR(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) training equipment for the Department of Nursing
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Careerdevelopment and advisement programming; student-alumni career networking events
A gift to the Annual Fund is a gift that keeps on giving. Contributions from alumni increase our participation rate and help William Paterson compete for grants from corporations and foundations.
Shape the University’s Future with a Planned Gift “I feel grateful to William Paterson University. When I decided to go back to college on the G.I. Bill, William Paterson was the only school willing to take me as a transfer student. I sincerely hope that my small donation will help a young person to have the opportunity that I had.” — Paul J. Nixon ‘52
Paul J. Nixon ’52 Retired high school teacher, Passaic Valley High School
Like Paul Nixon, alumni and friends who establish a planned gift are making an investment in the future of our students. A charitable gift annuity that provides income for life is the best way to guarantee a constant revenue stream for you and a loved one. In addition to tax savings, you are also creating a significant legacy gift that will benefit William Paterson University. For more information on life-income gifts such as charitable gift annuities, contact Spencer Scott, director of major and planned gifts, at 973.720.2825 or via e-mail at scotts7@wpunj.edu.
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