Please contribute to the establishment of a memorial bench in honor of Dr. Maria Lynn, who passed away on April 24, 2023. The bench and memorial plaque will be located between the Gilligan Student Union Building and Hepburn Hall on the thoroughfare of the main NJCU campus. Our fundraising goal is $5,000.
Maria joined the NJCU community in Fall 2002, and in more than 20 years of service was a distinguished professor and administrator. Widely respected by NJCU's faculty and staff, and especially her students, Maria taught some of the most technical and challenging courses in the Psychology Department — including Statistics, Research Methods, and Senior Research Seminar — yet her classes were among the first to close during registration, with students clambering to gain admission. Maria also served as an Associate Dean under the leadership of two different deans within the William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences.
Maria is remembered as a kind and very generous person, often giving students her own money when they could not make ends meet. She was incredibly compassionate and warm, smart and sassy, and was a passionate advocate for the underdog. Countless students benefitted from her tutelage and tireless devotion.
Thank you for your support.
Excess funds raised will be applied to scholarships and student support.
