Welcome to efocus — news & events for September 2005
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Expedited Admissions Offered for Students Affected by Hurricane Katrina

William Paterson is accepting applications for expedited admissions of New Jersey residents who were displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Two students who were displaced from colleges in the Gulf Coast area have already enrolled as visiting students, while several others have made inquiries .  
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Judy George
Women’s Leadership Conference to be Held on September 20

Judy George, founder and CEO of Domain Home Fashions, will be the keynote speaker.at a women’s leadership conference to be held at William Paterson University on Tuesday, September 20. 
camp
Summer Camp Topics Ranged from Computers and Comedy to Art and Robots

Comedy, jazz, art, forensics and nursing were just a few of the topics of summer camps and workshops held at William Paterson during July and August. Students received intensive, hands-on learning from faculty and other expert instructors.
U-day
President Speert
Ninth Annual University Day Celebrated

President Arnold Speert’s address to the University community and the Convocation to welcome new students were among the activities as William Paterson held its ninth annual University Day celebration on September 6, the first day of the fall 2005 semester.
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Dan Rather

Dan Rather Opens William Paterson University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series on October 14

Dan Rather, former CBS News anchor and current 60 Minutes correspondent, and Wynton Marsalis, one of the world’s most recognized jazz artists, are among the speakers in the University’s 2005-2006 Distinguished Lecturer Series beginning in October. Tickets are still available by calling the box office at 973-720-2371.

Corey Robin
Corey Robin
William Paterson to Observe Constitution Day on
September 15

William Paterson University will observe Constitution Day on Thursday, September 15 with a lecture by award-winning author and Professor Corey Robin titled “Freedom, Fear and the U.S. Constitution.”  The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 3:30 p.m. in Shea Center on campus.

The program also will include a commemoration of William Paterson’s role as a signer of the Constitution in 1787.

Football
William Paterson Homecoming Set for October 8 — Pioneer Football Team to Play College of New Jersey at 3:30 p.m.

William Paterson University in Wayne will celebrate Homecoming 2005 on Saturday, October 8.  Alumni and members of the local community are invited to participate in  a variety of events hosted by the William Paterson University Alumni Association.
Pioneer Football Team Posts First Win

The Pioneer Football Team won its first game under new head coach Mike Miello when it defeated Wilkes University, 21-17, on September 3 at Wightman Stadium. Other teams in action include men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey, women’s tennis, volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country.
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