College Club Opens Centennial Celebration at Ramapo College

On March 19, 2013, leaders in education, politics and the media will convene at The Berrie Center, Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ to celebrate College Club’s centennial year and Woman’s History Month. These leaders will participate in a timely panel discussion on “The Importance of an Advanced Education for Women in Today’s World.”

Moderated by Amelia Duggan, editor, (201) Magazine, the panel consists of Kathleen Donovan, County Executive of Bergen County, NJ, Dr. Joan C. Ficke, dean, The Graduate School, Montclair State University, Dr. Anne Prisco, president, Felician College, and Candace Straight, Rutgers Board of Governors. Panelists and guests will be welcomed by Peter P. Mercer, president, Ramapo College of New Jersey.

The panel discussion will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., followed by refreshments. Admission is free. Everyone interested in educating our youth is welcome to attend.

The Centennial Celebration is a partnership between Ramapo College, College Club, and the panelists, all of whom are dedicated to encouraging the pursuit of a higher education among today’s high school girls.

College Club is comprised of members from 40 surrounding northern New Jersey communities who are college graduates committed to making possible an advanced education for many young women through a grants-in-aid program and a student loan fund.  Founded in 1913 by a group of young college graduates who hoped to fund a woman’s college, the club has provided over 3.5 million dollars in grants and loans to women for their education.

For more information about College Club’s centennial celebration, contact Karen Feldhahn at 201-444-5735 or kfeldhahn5@yahoo.com.