Legacy Award Gala 2021

Legacy Award Honorees

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Lauren Locker '79 Distinguished Alumna

Certified Financial Planner™ and Founder
Locker Financial Services, LLC

Lourdes CortezDistinguished Friend

Retired President and CEO
North Jersey Federal Credit Union

Sandra De Young, Ed.D. Distinguished Faculty/Staff

Retired Interim Provost, Retired Dean,
College of Science and Health
Prof. Emerita, Department of Nursing,
William Paterson University

Kathleen Waldron Ph.D. Distinguished Service

President Emerita
William Paterson University

The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation Distinguished Organization

Marilyn "Mickey" Taub
Co-Founder and Board Member

The Grove, Cedar Grove, NJ

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021
Time: 6:30 - 7:10 p.m.
Attire: Your best "lounge wear"
Food Pick-up Location: The Grove, 691 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

Virtual Event program link and food pick-up/take-out information will be provided to participants the week of the event.

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Our Mission

This year marks the 30^th year of the Legacy Awards Gala, sponsored by the William Paterson University Foundation. The Legacy Awards honor those who exemplify the leadership of our namesake, William Paterson, by demonstrating a strong support for public higher education in the state of New Jersey, and generosity to others through philanthropic leadership. Funds raised through the gala directly affect the lives of our students, most of whom rely on scholarships to complete their studies. With your generous support of the Gala, you can truly make a difference in the lives of our students through scholarships and programming as we strive to achieve the University's mission of academic excellence and student success. The William Paterson University of New Jersey Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity, Tax ID# 22-3160107.

Richard HelldoblerPresident

William Paterson University

Pamela L. FergusonFoundation President

Vice President for Institutional Advancement,
William Paterson University

Aaron Van Duyne III '75, M.A. '08Chairperson

Van Duyne CPAs & Advisors

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Legacy Scholars

Each year, hundreds of William Paterson students receive support from generous alumni and friends in the form of scholarships. The following Legacy Scholars embody what can be achieved with the help of scholarships provided by alumni and friends like you.