RUTHERFORD, NJ – On the evening of Thursday, December 8, Felician University held this year’s Christmas at the Castle celebration. Friends, supporters, corporate and organizational leaders, along with state and local officials, attended this popular annual event. President James W. Crawford, III, retired Navy Admiral, welcomed everyone and thanked them for their ongoing contributions to the mission of the university and its students. Sister M. Aquinas Szott shared Oplatek with each guest, telling the story of this family tradition, and offering a blessing of peace and good will to all.

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and Felician University President, James W. Crawford, III

Sister M. Aquinas and Mrs. Liz Crawford

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About Felician University

Felician University inspires and engages more than 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Over the past five years, Felician University has ranked 3rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. The Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. Felician University was designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the ninth year recognizing its strong support for Veteran students.  The university is recognized for its diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), having underrepresented students comprise more than half of the student population. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.