Legacy Award Honorees
April 20, 2017
Blair Schleicher Bravo '95
Distinguished AlumnaChief Executive Officer
Morris Habitat for Humanity
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Toys "R" Us
Distinguished OrganizationClick here to see video »
John Galandak
Distinguished FriendPresident Emeritus, Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ)
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Our Mission
This year marks the 27th 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.
Kathleen WaldronPresident
William Paterson University
Pamela L. FergusonFoundation President
Vice President for Institutional Advancement,
William Paterson University
Aaron Van Duyne III '75, M.A. '08Chairperson
Partner, Founder of Van Duyne, Bruno & Co., P.A.
Support The Gala
Support the Gala and the Honorees by Becoming a SponsorGala Tickets & Tables
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Journal Advertisements
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Sponsorships
Support the Gala and promote your business by hosting the event.
Straight Contributions
Support the Gala by donating.
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.
Fredrik Hagbarth
Senior, FinanceReceiving a scholarship has given me the opportunity to fulfill my dream of playing college basketball and getting a university degree
Aziza McGill Ayinde
Senior, Communication, Minor Psychology, Concentration Broadcast Journalism
Christina Dovedytis
Junior, Elementary Education
Shaam Fathy
Senior, Art
Md Huda
Senior, Nursing, General Studies
Sean Laube
Junior, Criminology & Criminal Justice
Colleen Lugli
Senior, History, Minor Public Policy & Admin
Crisitian Reyes
Senior, Accounting, Minor Economics
Christopher Ribot
Sophomore, Computer Science
Aileen Ruiz
Senior, Elementary Education, Concentration- Teachers of Students with DisabilitiesOur Partners
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