Welcome to efocus — news & events for January 2006
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Mulgrew Miller Named Director of Jazz Studies at William Paterson University

Mulgrew Miller

Mulgrew Miller, a jazz pianist and composer of international stature, has been named director of the Jazz Studies Program at William Paterson University.

One of the most recorded pianists on the jazz scene today, Miller has been featured on more than 400 recordings. 


Upcoming Arts Events on Campus

The art of comedy-
percussion will be on display on Saturday, February 11, when the University presents BAM!  The Blue Barrel Show, at 8:00 p.m. in Shea Center on campus. A new production, Tuesday in Jersey with Andy, a black comedy by playwright Dennis Russo, will be presented from February 10 to 18 in the Hunziker Black Box Theater on campus. The play was the grand prize winner in the University’s second annual New Jersey Playwrights Competition held in fall 2005. Another new play,  by David Barr III, My Soul is a Witness, seeks to explain and understand the civil rights movement of the 1960s which generated massive societal changes in America through testimonials, stories, and gospel music on February 3 at 8:00 p.m. in Shea Center.

Hobart Manor Recital Series Continues on February 3

The Hobart Manor Recital Series continues with a performance by the Friends and Enemies of New Music on Sunday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m. in historic Hobart Manor located on the campus of William Paterson University in Wayne. A post-performance wine and cheese reception, included in the $35 ticket, begins at 6:00 p.m.; tickets for the recital only are $20.


William Paterson University to Hold Mid-Year Commencement on January 22

William Paterson University in Wayne will celebrate its mid-year commencement on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Rec Center on campus.  In the event of severe inclement weather, the ceremony will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 1:00 p.m.       


Senior Send-Off Set for January 20

Graduating seniors, their families, faculty and staff are invited to attend the Senior Send-Off reception on Friday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rec Center. The event, held prior to the University’s mid-year commencement, offers the campus community an opportunity to bid farewell to our graduates and welcome them to their new position as alumni.

Hosted by the Young Alumni Chapter of the University’s Alumni Association, the evening will include a cocktail dinner, a champagne toast, and live entertainment. If you plan to attend, please call the Alumni Relations Office at 973-720-2175.

William Paterson University to Observe African Heritage Month in February

A range of lectures and other events are part of William Paterson University’s observance of African Heritage Month to be held in February. This year’s theme is “Connecting…Past, Present and Future.”
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New Exhibits at Ben Shahn Galleries Open
January 30, 2006

Artist David Krivin (1895-1982)

Three new exhibits will be on view in the Ben Shahn Galleries from January 30, 2006 through March 3, 2006.  The Court Gallery will feature “In Search of Duende,” a solo exhibit of paintings by Sheba Sharrow.  “Prints and Drawings” by Rene Bord, a French artist who explores themes of nature and the cosmos, will be on view in the East Gallery. The South Gallery will hold paintings by David Krivin (1895-1982), a Polish immigrant and self-taught New Jersey artist. (Note: Krivin was the father of Martin Krivin, William Paterson professor emeritus, music, who retired in 1992 after 32 years of service.)  Gallery hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free.


Pioneer Basketball to Host Take a Kid to the Game Day on Jan. 28

NCAA Basketball mascot J.J. Jumper

The William Paterson University men's and women's basketball teams will host Take a Kid to the Game Day on Jan. 28, 2006, during the New Jersey Athletic Conference doubleheader against Richard Stockton College.


Football Places Pair on Don Hansen Football Gazette All-East Region Squad

Shadee Davis

Junior outside linebacker Shadee Davis (Somerset, NJ/North Brunswick) was named to the Don Hansen Football Gazette NCAA Division III All-East Region first team and senior strong safety Andy Howell (Schuylkill Haven, PA/Blue Mountain) earned a spot on the third team.