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2005
 
February
January 31 through April 22, 2005 - Ben Shahn Galleries features an exhibit of more than 300 images, many from William Paterson’s Archive commemorating the 150th anniversary of William Paterson University. Chronologies and Connections: 1855-2005, The Evolution of the University in a Global Context

March

Continuing through 2005 - College of Science and Health - A power point presentation on the major accomplishments in science and health during the last 150 years is airing every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch time on campus television stations WPBN channel 6 and WPTV channel 76. Monitors in most buildings and lobbys on campus will carry the presentation. It is also aired to the Wayne Community on the cable access channel at the same time.

April

April 20, Wednesday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Charter Day Reception, at the Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, NJ. Click here for more details and a photo web album.

April 28, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Edward A. Smyk, Passaic County Historian, "The Men and Women Who Helped Create William Paterson University," Martini Conference Room, Hobart Hall. Click here for more information.

April - Publication of 150 Years of William Paterson University, a photographic history of the University by Professor Vincent N. Parrillo. Click here for more information and to purchase a copy online.

September

September to November - Ben Shahn Galleries, Court Gallery:
"Revelation and Revolution, 150 Years of Women's Collegiate Fashion," a survey of the evolution of clothing worn by college women dating from the Paterson Normal School to the University of today, on view from September 6 through November 25.
October

October 20, Thursday - Concert by graduates of William Paterson University’s music program, featuring a varied program of vocal and instrumental music in celebration of the University’s 150th anniversary.

November
November 11, Friday, 6:00 p.m. - Sesquicentennial Gala, Brownstone House. As the culmination of the University's 150th anniversary, the gala was a departure from academic interests, meetins, and committees. It was a night for faculty, staff and alumni to gather and just have fun. Click here to view photos from the event .
 
2004
 
September
September 1 - University Day- President officially announces the start of the Sesquicentennial Celebration
October
October 28 - Opening of the University Archive in the David and Lorraine Cheng Library
Read newspaper article on the event [PDF]
November
November 4,5 & 6 - New Jersey Education Association, Atlantic City
Meet and greet faculty and former mentors, including Gabe and Evelyn Vitalone, Paul and Patricia Chao, Will Meyer, Anthony Maltese, Lina Walter, Joseph and Margot Brandes, Bill Willis, Ruban James, and Barbara Grant
(See old and new friends; click for images of the event)
 

The University's 150th anniversary culminated at the gala held on November 11. More than 430 faculty, staff and alumni gathered at The Brownstone House in Paterson for this final event. (Click here for details and a photo web album)