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Renowned Photographer
George Tice to Speak
George Tice, a photographer who specializes in New Jersey’s
urban and industrial landscapes, will present a lecture and slide
presentation at William Paterson University in Wayne on Sunday,
March 7 at 2:00 p.m. In the event of severe inclement weather, the
lecture will be held on Sunday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. The lecture,
originally scheduled for December 7, was postponed due to inclement
weather.
The program, “George A. Tice Presents a Retrospective of His
Career in Photography, 1953-2003,” will be held in the David
and Lorraine Cheng Library auditorium; a reception will follow.
Admission is $10, $5 for William Paterson faculty and staff, and
free for students and members of the Friends of the David and Lorraine
Cheng Library. Tickets may be purchased the day of the event.
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| Joe's Barber Shop, 1970, by George Tice
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Baritone Stephen Bryant and Pianist James Williams
to Perform Selections from Musical Theatre in Midday Concert
Baritone Stephen Bryant and pianist James Williams, both members
of the music faculty at William Paterson University in Wayne, will
present works by the great musical theatre composers Rogers and
Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim and others on Thursday, February 26,
in Shea Center on campus as part of the University’s Midday
Artist Series. The program begins at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $3.
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William Paterson
University to Observe Women's History Month
Lectures, performances, an essay contest for student writers and
knitting lessons are some of the events scheduled during March as
William Paterson University observes Women’s History Month
on the campus in Wayne. (More
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Comedies Spark University
Theatre Events
“Five
Women Wearing the Same Dress,” Alan Ball’s wickedly
funny and irreverent look at the intricacies of friendship, and
"Only
Kidding,” Jim Geoghan’s Off-Broadway comedy hit,
will be presented at William Paterson University’s Hunziker
Black Box Theatre in Wayne this month.
Achievements
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| Lisa Nicholas |
Lisa Nicholas,
a senior majoring in communication, won the position of alternate
in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Competition at the Region 2
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival held at Muhlenberg
College in Allentown, PA in January. She was nominated for her role
as Miss Havisham in the University's production of Great Expectations,
which was staged on campus last fall. Nicholas competed against
approximately 200 other nominees (and their acting partners) from
various colleges in the region.
Jazz
Room Series Presents Spring Concerts
Uri
Caine , a contemporary pianist and composer, Jimmy
Bosch, a trombonist and veteran of the Latin jazz music scene,
and Frank
Wess, a legendary Count Basie Orchestra alumnus, will perform
with the William Paterson Jazz Ensemble at William Paterson University
as part of the spring 2004 Jazz Room Series.
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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani
Speaks at DLS
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| Rudy Giuliani |
What makes a good leader?
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani outlined his six principles
for good leadership during a lecture on February 6 as part of the
University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series.
Before the evening lecture, Giuliani met with journalism and political
science students from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m in Hobart Manor on campus.
Tina Lesher, professor of communication, moderated the forum, while
he fielded student questions which ranged from politics to baseball.
Later, speaking to an admiring crowd who filled the auditorium despite
the torrential rain and cold weather, Giuliani, who led his city
during the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001,
said he was able to lead during that time because of two beliefs
he holds to be true. “I believe in God,” he said, “and
I believe people who live in freedom will prevail.”
He stressed that to be a good leader one must have a strong set
of personal beliefs or a philosophy. “Without that, you can’t
lead others,” he said. Other qualities of leadership, according
to Giuliani, are optimism, courage, relentless preparation, teamwork,
and communication.
Alumni Perform
in Spotlight Theater Production
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| Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery, a play
about a young woman who shares her upbringing by re-living her
experiences with the women who raised her, was presented earlier
this month by the Spotlight Theater Company as part of the University’s
observation of African Heritage Month. All the actors are alumni,
including the director Sherry Capers-Dock. Onstage are (from
left, in background) Renee Powell; Capers-Dock; Ameenah Jackson;
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Rock
and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee David Crosby to Perform at William
Paterson University
David Crosby, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame inductee and renowned musician, will present a special evening
of classic rock with his band CPR at William Paterson University’s
Shea Center for Performing Arts on March 5 at 8:00 p.m. (More
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Employees
Honored for Service
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William Paterson
University recognized the achievements of 49 longtime
employees at a Service Awards lunch on February 6 in the
café at 1600 Valley Road. Present at the ceremony
were (from left) President Speert; Ronald McSherley, physical
plant operations, 25 years; Kathleen Malanga, library,
20 years; Arthur Grimes, physical plant operations, 30
years; Matteo Martorano, physical plant operations, 30
years; Barbara Kurek, business services, 25 years; and
Octavio de la Suaree, languages and cultures, 30 years.
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attendance is not an easy accomplishment,” said
President Speert at the Service Awards ceremony held on
February 6 in the café at 1600 Valley Road, in
honoring 37 employees who achieved this goal in 2003.
Present at the ceremony were (from left) President Speert;
Jose Hernandez; Roosevelt McCollum; Amadu Sesay; Dilcia
Valerio; Edga Diaz; Roland Watts; Joseph Tanis; Rita Levine;
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Women’s Basketball Coach Captures 200th
Career Victory
William Paterson women's basketball coach Erin
Monahan won her 200th career game on Saturday, Feb. 14, when the
Pioneers defeated backyard rival Montclair State, 65-62, at the
Rec Center. In 11-plus seasons, Monahan's career record is 200-88.
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Women’s Basketball
Look Ahead
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| Luci Custis |
The Pioneers (13-9, 8-4 NJAC) already clinched
their first NJAC Tournament invitation since 2000 and can secure
second place by winning at New Jersey City (Wednesday, Feb. 18,
6 p.m.) in their final regular-season conference game. Freshman
Luci Custis (10.0 ppg, 5.6 rpg) helped put her team in this position
by posting comeback victories over Rutgers-Camden
(53-51 on Feb. 11) and Montclair
State (65-62 on Feb. 14). The Pioneers end the regular season
at home against Keystone (Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m.) and will honor
senior guard Kat McPhail (13.7 ppg) prior to the contest.
Men’s and Women’s
Swimming and Diving Look Ahead
The men (9-3) and women (8-6) wrapped up their regular season with
victories over Mount St. Mary on Wednesday, Feb. 11, as the Pioneers
honored their seven seniors beforehand. They will compete in the
Metropolitan Swimming and Diving Conference Championships beginning
Friday, Feb. 20, and ending Sunday, Feb. 22, at Rutgers University-New
Brunswick. Last year, sophomore Kristin Clegg won the 100 and 200
backstroke events. Senior Steve Papendick (freestyle) is also one
to watch.
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Softball Garners No. 18 Ranking in NFCA Preseason
Poll
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| Mindy Coxe |
After winning the 2003 New Jersey Athletic
Conference championship and finishing last season ranked No. 15
in Division III, William Paterson was ranked No. 18 in the National
Fastpitch Coaches Association’s (NFCA) Division III poll.
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Men’s Basketball Look Ahead
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| Brandon Constantine |
The Pioneers (15-9, 6-6 NJAC) need to beat New Jersey City (Wednesday,
Feb. 18, 8 p.m.) or have Montclair State lose once to clinch a spot
in next week’s New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament (Feb.
24, 26 and 28). Senior Brandon Constantine (16.5 ppg) was named
the NJAC
Player of the Week on Feb. 16 after averaging 21.5 points and
hitting five 3-pointers in recent home victories over Rutgers-Camden
(82-60 on Feb. 11) and Montclair
State (69-49 on Feb. 14). Prior to the Montclair victory, the
Pioneers honored
their five seniors.
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February 19
Women’s Center/Women’s Theater
Company: Presents two benefit performances
of The Vagina Monologues on Thursday February 19, 2004
at 12:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Hunziker Black Box Theater. Tickets
are $5 for WPUNJ students, $7 for faculty and staff, and $10 for
the public. For information, call x2946. (More
Information)
February 20
Spring Faculty Seminar:
Rachel Wetzsteon, English, "Poems From Sakura Park," 3:30
p.m., Atrium 126, x2413.
February 21
Board of Trustees Meeting: Public
session, approximately 10:30 a.m., College Hall Board Room, x2222.
High Mountain Symphony at
William Paterson University: "Myths and Legends,"
conducted by Paul Hostetter. The program includes Beethoven's Creatures
of Prometheus, Rodion Schedrin's fantastical arrangement of
Carmen for strings and percussion, Sibelius's Valse
Triste from "Kuolema" and Stravinsky's neo-classical
masterpiece Pulcinella, 8:00 p.m., Shea Center. Tickets
are $25 standard, $20 for seniors, $8 for those 17 and under. To
order tickets, call the Shea Center Box Office, x2371.
February 24
Faculty Senate Meeting: Begins promptly
at 12:30 p.m., and adjourns no later than 1:50 p.m., Machuga Student
Center 203-4-5, x2136.
February 28
Continuing Education: Praxis II Elementary
Education Content Knowledge Exam Preparatory Course: Saturdays,
February 28 - April 3, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., fee: $299 (materials
included); MOS Certification Course:
February 28 - May 1, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Fee: $2,600, x2354.
March 3
Race & Gender Project Workshop:
Carole Sheffield, Political Science, will
lead a workshop on "Effective Strategies for Teaching About
Sexual Violence," 2:00-3:15 p.m., Paterson Room, Cheng Library,
x3062.
Philosophy Department Film
Series: Orpheus, 7:00 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium,
x3028.
March 9
Faculty Senate Meeting: Begins
promptly at 12:30 p.m., and adjourns no later than 1:50 p.m., Science
200A, x2136.
Department of Languages and Cultures:
Speakers, Maria Tajes, Spanish, and Angela Rodriguez, 6:00 pm, Paterson
Room, Cheng Library. Refreshments will be served, x2516.
March 12
Spring Faculty Seminar:
Ming Jian, Languages and Cultures, “In Search of Creativity:
Gao Xingjian’s Soul Mountain," 3:30 p.m., Atrium 126,
x2413.
March 25
College of Education Research Colloquium:
William Watley, the
New Jersey Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development, will
speak, 5:00 p.m., Valley Road 1012, x3134.
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