The Helpers Authors’ Reception
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:30 p.m.
Optional Campus Tour, 3:45 p.m.
Friends Hall (Student Center 219) at Ramapo College
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Registration is required for this event. If you have any questions, please contact thehelpers@ramapo.edu.
Drawing from students across the entire state of New Jersey, these memoirs provide a window into moments of doubt and crisis, showcasing how teenagers have persevered and triumphed thanks to the help they receive from others. Simultaneously poignant and inspirational, these stories offer insight into the power of community, showing how just one person can make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Parking Information & Directions to Friends Hall
Student authors and guests: please click the adjacent red “Print Parking Pass” button, print the “Parking Pass” and place it on your dashboard, driver’s side, the day of the event.
Parking: enter Ramapo College of New Jersey’s main entrance onto Magnolia Rd. Turn right at the stop sign onto Cherry Lane. Proceed straight at the stop sign and make your first right into Lot A. Turn left to park closest to your destination, Friends Hall.
Walking: After exiting your car in Lot A, walk across Cherry Lane toward The Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts (tiered brick building). Follow The Helpers Authors’ directional signage at the base of the walking path. After entering The Grove, Academic A, B and C Wings will be on your right. Continue to Academic C Wing, enter, and go up the stairs and continue straight into the Robert Scott Student Center. Continue straight; The Helpers Authors’ Reception registration will be to the left of the bookstore entrance.
For disability accommodations, please call 201-684-7515 72 hours in advance.
Driving Directions
Ramapo College of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ
(201) 684-7500
Ramapo College
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From the South
Using Route 17
Follow Route 17 North to Mahwah to exit sign “202 Suffern/Morristown” on right. At the end of the short exit ramp turn left (Route 202 South). Continue on Route 202 to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using Garden State Parkway
Leave Parkway at exit 163 (left lane exit). Follow Route 17 North, using instructions above.
Using Route 208
Follow Route 208 North until Route 202 in Oakland. Continue north on 202 until first light in Mahwah. Campus entrance is on right.
Using Route 287
Take Route 287 North to exit 66 (Mahwah); follow Route 17 South to Route 202 exit. At the end of the exit ramp make left turn (202 South). Continue on Route 202 to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using New Jersey Turnpike
Take N.J. Turnpike (I-95 North) to end (exit 18W or 18E). Continue North to Route 80 West to Route 17 North. Follow directions above using Route 17.
From the North
Using Route 17
Follow Route 17 South (approximately 1.5 miles from Suffern exit on N.Y. State Thruway). Turn right at Route 202 exit. At end of exit ramp, turn left (Route 202 South). Continue on Route 202 approximately one mile to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using NY State Thruway
Take N.Y. State Thruway (I-87) South to Route 287 South (New Jersey), exit 15 (Suffern) onto Route 17 South. Follow directions for “From the North Using Route 17.”
From Orange County Using Route 17
Follow directions “From the North” using Route 17 (above).
From Westchester and Rockland Counties:
Follow Route 287 West over the Tappan Zee Bridge to Route 17 South. Follow directions above “From the North Using Route 17.’
From the East
Follow Route 80 or Route 4 to Route 17 North. Follow Route 17 North. Follow directions above “From the South Using Route 17 North.”
From the West
Follow Route 80 East to Route 287 North to Mahwah exit 66 (south on Route 17 to 202 South).