William Paterson University Athletics

William Paterson will conduct its annual Pioneer Pride Week activities for current William Paterson students, and Homecoming festivities for the entire University community, Sept. 19-25.

William Paterson Alumni Association Homecoming Flyer (PDF) 
Athletics Visitor Information 

 
Monday, Sept. 19:
Tennis Match vs. St. Joseph’s-Long Island
WP Tennis Courts, 4:30 p.m.
FREE refreshments and Pioneer Pride giveaways
Pioneer Pride Banner Making
Student Center Multipurpose Room, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
FREE refreshments & DJ Nix in the Mix

Tuesday, Sept. 20:
Battle of the Pioneers BBQ
Zanfino Plaza, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
FREE food, inflatables, Pioneer Pride giveaways & DJ Nix in the Mix
Volleyball Match vs. Purchase
Rec Center, 7:00 p.m.
FREE refreshments and Pioneer Pride giveaways

Wednesday, Sept. 21:
S.A.P.B. Game Show
Student Center Multipurpose Room , 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come out and test your knowledge of WPU trivia
Women’s Soccer Match vs. Montclair State
Pioneer Soccer Park, 7:00 p.m.
FREE refreshments and Pioneer Pride giveaways
Flag Football Game
Wightman Stadium, 9:00 p.m.
Sign up in the SGA Office - University Commons, Room 319
PRIZES for the members of the winning team
Didn’t make it to sign up on time? No problem! Meet us at the field and sign up on site.

Thursday, Sept. 22:
Meet the Pioneers
Zanfino Plaza, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fun foods, inflatables, novelties, Pioneer Pride giveaways, DJ Nix in the Mix and much more
Wear your WPU gear to show your Pioneer Pride!
The Spot
Student Center Ballrooms, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Join the Peer Health Advocates for a Welcome Back Dance Party
 
Friday, Sept. 23:
Homecoming Dinner Dance
Student Center Ballrooms, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
FREE food, dancing, announcement of the 2011 Homecoming Court, DJ Nix in the Mix & more
DRESS TO IMPRESS!
Club Ice Hockey Game vs. Drexel
Ice Vault in Wayne, 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24:
Alumni Association/Student Government Association Homecoming Carnival
Moved to Student Center Multi-Purpose Room, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FREE Food, inflatables, carnival games, Pioneer Pride giveaways, face painting and so much more!
Tickets for Alumni Association BBQ (12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.) available at Carnival
Football Game vs. Brockport
Wightman Stadium, 1:00 p.m.
Pioneer Pride giveaways, halftime performances, and more
Alumni Association Postgame Celebration
Student Center Room 211, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cash bar and refreshments
Men’s Soccer Match vs. Richard Stockton POSTPONED
Make-Up Date: TBD
Magician: Michael Turco ‘05
Shea Center, 7:00 p.m.
Call Box Office at 973.720.2371 for tickets
Pioneer Pride Movie Night Featuring “Horrible Bosses”
Ballroom C, 9:00 p.m.
FREE refreshments and Pioneer Pride giveaways
Club Ice Hockey Game vs. RPI
Ice Vault in Wayne, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 25:
Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
University Commons Ballrooms, 11:30 a.m.
Honoring those who have made significant contributions to intercollegiate athletic competition at WPU; RSVP required (973.720.2175), $25 per person
Campus Clean-Up
Student Center Multipurpose Room, 12:00 p.m.
Prizes, FREE refreshments and Pioneer Pride giveaways
Softball Alumni Game -- POSTPONED
Will be held Sunday, Oct. 2, at Pioneer Softball Field, 1:00 p.m.
Annual event for William Paterson former softball student-athletes; Contact Hallie Cohen (973.720.3016)
Field Hockey Game vs. Gwynedd-Mercy
Wightman Stadium, 5:00 p.m.

All Events Funded and Sponsored by:
Pioneer Pride Week Committee, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), PERKS, Peer Health Advocates, Recreational Services, Athletics, Alumni Relations, WPUNJ Alumni Association, Haitian American Student Association (HASA), The Network, CHOSEN, United African Student Organization, Hospitality Services, Department of Residence Life, Outdoors Club, A Grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services, Nights & Weekends Advisory Board