  {"id":1166,"date":"2021-09-07T10:22:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T14:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/giving\/?p=1166"},"modified":"2022-02-22T10:18:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T15:18:07","slug":"celebrating-a-dedication-to-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/giving\/2021\/09\/07\/celebrating-a-dedication-to-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating a Dedication to Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that Rob Lieberman is an avid promoter of Montclair State. Heralding the University for years, the advertising and marketing executive is deeply vested in promoting students\u2019 education.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p>So much so that family members worked with the University Development team to surprise him: recognizing his generosity and commitment to Montclair State students by dedicating Room 130 in the Feliciano School of Business as the \u201cRobert Jay Lieberman Student Clubs Room.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lieberman\u2019s wife Barbara, his son Andy and wife Lori, along with some of his grandchildren were among those on hand for the room unveiling and presentation of a commemorative plaque that reads: <em>\u201cRob is a proud Montclair resident who is passionate about supporting students in their quest to achieve their dreams at ÌÇÐÄvlog. Rob started his own company, All-Ways Advertising, over 50 years ago and loves to share his knowledge and passion with the many interns he has mentored.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2021\/09\/2021-09-07_lieberman-02.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2021\/09\/2021-09-07_lieberman-02.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"lieberman with president koppell\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe Robert Jay Lieberman Student Clubs Room is a dedicated space in the Feliciano School of Business for student organizations to meet, mingle, plan programs, events and much more,\u201d says Colleen Coppla, Vice President for Development. \u201cMany of the students who were part of a student club may have been mentored by Rob, and so it is fitting to name this room for him. We look forward to many more years of Rob\u2019s commitment to helping our students reach their full potential.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2021\/09\/2021-09-07_lieberman-03.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2021\/09\/2021-09-07_lieberman-03.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"lieberman&apos;s family waiting for him to arrive to be presented with his plaque\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI have particularly enjoyed working with young people over the years. Helping them achieve their goals by sharing my knowledge and experience is my way of paying forward the success I have enjoyed,\u201d says Lieberman. \u201cWatching the next generation grow in their chosen profession is truly a rewarding experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lieberman is the owner and president of All-Ways Advertising Company in Bloomfield. Founded in 1969, All-Ways serves as a full service promotional advertising and marketing agency delivering customized product solutions to help clients connect with their employees and customers. A past winner of the <em>Inc. Magazine<\/em> \u201cEntrepreneur of the Year\u201d award, he has a deep understanding and appreciation for the role of business in society.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2021\/09\/2021-09-07_lieberman-04.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/giving\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2021\/09\/2021-09-07_lieberman-04.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"lieberman holding his plaque\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p>He established and endowed the Robert J. Lieberman Advertising Scholarship to give students an opportunity to gain experience and build the skills necessary to excel in the marketing and advertising industry. The scholarship financially assists undergraduate and graduate students majoring in marketing or advertising, and each year since 2012, he has provided internships at his company. He has served as a board member of the ÌÇÐÄvlog Foundation since 2005.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have an allegiance to Montclair State and rely on the university for capable, enthusiastic, eager and very responsible interns,\u201d says Lieberman. \u201cIt\u2019s a remarkable feeling to provide opportunities for students and to see the difference it makes in their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>In all ways, Lieberman is all in. In addition to his commitment to scholarships and internships, he regularly supports the University with sponsorships for annual golf outings and fundraising events. He is a member of the Carpe Diem Society, recognizing individuals who establish legacy gifts for the University. Appreciating how much Lieberman loves Montclair State, his family members often make donations in his honor to celebrate milestones throughout the year, such as Father\u2019s Day, his birthday and the holidays.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are grateful for Rob\u2019s enthusiasm, dedication and many contributions. He is always eager to serve the University,\u201d says Coppla. \u201cThrough his long-standing service and generous support, he creates life-changing opportunities for students and helps the University be its best.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Room naming recognizes Robert J. 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