William Paterson to Celebrate Homecoming with Tailgating, Carnival, and Football on October 5


William Paterson University welcomes alumni, students, their families, faculty, staff and the community to campus for Homecoming 2019 with pre-game tailgating, carnival festivities, football, and women’s soccer on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Parking for all Saturday events is available in Lot 6 or in the Pioneer Parking Garage.

The festivities begin with pre-game tailgating in Lot 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on campus.

A Pioneer Carnival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Practice Field. Everyone is invited for food, games, prizes, giveaways, and activities for all ages.

The Pioneer Football Team squares off against The College of New Jersey for the big Homecoming game at 1 p.m. in Pioneer Football Stadium. Admission is free.

The President’s Cup will be awarded to the student group that brings the most alumni back to the Homecoming celebration.

The Women’s Soccer Team plays The College of New Jersey at 5 p.m. in Pioneer Soccer Park.

Sponsors for the event included Drew & Rogers, Liberty Mutual and Marsh & McLennan. For additional information about Homecoming events, visit the website at wpunj.edu/homecoming.

09/23/19