WAYNE, N.J. -- William Paterson will celebrate Pioneer Pride Week and Homecoming Sept. 17-23, with a full schedule of events planned for students, alumni and fans.

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2012 Pioneer Pride Week/Homecoming Events

TRUE LIFE … I'm A Pioneer

Monday, Sept. 17
…Banners Make Me Dance
Pioneer Pride Banner Making
8:00-11:00 p.m., Student Center Multi-Purpose Room


Tuesday, Sept. 18
…I'm a Pioneer
Kick-Off for Pioneer Pride Week
12:30-2:00 p.m., Zanfino Plaza

Volleyball vs. Kean
Food/Novelty Giveaways
7:00 p.m., Rec Center

…I Can Do It Too
Powder Puff Football Game
9:30-11:00 p.m., Wightman Stadium


Wednesday, Sept. 19
Men's Soccer vs. Montclair State
Food/Novelty Giveaways
7:00 p.m., Pioneer Soccer Park

Field Hockey vs. Montclair State
Food/Novelty Giveaways
7:00 p.m., Wightman Stadium

…Laughing My Butt Off
Comedy Show
9:00-11:00 p.m., Student Center Multi-Purpose Room


Thursday, Sept. 20
…We Bleed Orange & Black
Festival with Student-Athletes
12:30-2:00 p.m., Zanfino Plaza

…Time to Kick Back
BBQ and Mocktails
7:00-9:00 p.m., Zanfino Plaza


Friday, Sept. 21
…Pioneer Royale
Homecoming Dinner/Dance
9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., Student Center Ballrooms


Saturday, Sept. 22
Alumni Association Tailgating Event
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m., Parking Lot 5
Open only to students 21 or over; Sponsored by Alumni Association, Office of Alumni Relations
For more information about the tailgating event, visit http://www.wpunj.edu/alumni/assets/Guidelines.pdf

Homecoming Carnival
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Practice Field
For more information about alumni Homecoming events, visit http://www.wpunj.edu/alumni/assets/HomecomingFlyerLR.pdf

Homecoming BBQ
12:00-2:00 p.m., Practice Field

Football vs. Montclair State
Food/Novelty Giveaways
12:00 p.m., Wightman Stadium

…Livin' the Greek Life
Free Food, Novelties, DJ
4:30-6:30 p.m., Zanfino Plaza

Women's Soccer vs. Richard Stockton
Food/Novelty Giveaways
5:00 p.m., Pioneer Soccer Park


Sunday, Sept. 23
WP Pioneer Softball Alumni Game
1:00 p.m., Pioneer Softball Field
Contact Hallie Cohen (cohenh@wpunj.edu) for info

Rugby vs. Marist
Time & Location TBA

…WPU Splash!
Pool Party
9:00-11:00 p.m., Wightman Pool


Special thanks to the following organizations and departments for all of their contributions towards and support of the Pioneer Pride Celebration: Pioneer Pride Week Committee, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), Greek Senate, CHOSEN: The Gay Straight Alliance, Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS), Music & Entertainment Organization (MEO), Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership, Office of Residence Life, Athletics, Office of Alumni Relations, WPUNJ Alumni Assoc., A Grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services, Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center, Peer Health Advocates, Counseling, Health & Wellness. All sponsors listed above provided support for all events except for the Alumni Association Tailgating Event that was sponsored in full by the WPUNJ Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations.