Grant Appointed Athletic Director

	Sabrina Grant has been appointed as William Paterson University’s director of athletics after serving nearly 20 years as an athletic department administrator. She had been the interim director of athletics since last July, when Art Eason retired after 30 years as the University’s director of athletics. (More Information).
Sabrina Grant

Christos M. Cotsakos to Speak at Distinguished Lecturer Series on March 28 — Tickets Available at Shea Center Box Office

One of the University’s most notable alums, Christos M. Cotsakos, a 1973 graduate, and former chairman and CEO of E*TRADE Group, Inc., will speak as part of the Distinguished Lecturer Series in Shea Center on March 28 at 8:00 p.m. He is the first University alumnus to speak during the 23 years the series has been in existence and joins the series’ roster of acclaimed lecturers which includes former President Gerald Ford, singer Beverly Sills, author John Updike, and humor columnist Dave Barry. Tickets are available for Cotsakos’ lecture titled "Changing the Rules of Engagement," in the Shea Center Box Office at x2371. (More Information).

Panel to Discuss Bush Administration Policies on March 26 and 27 — Discussion initiates collaboration between William Paterson University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Panelists from William Paterson University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice will debate Bush Administration policies during a two-day program which marks the beginning of an ongoing collaboration between the two institutions.
(More Information).



Albies Earns Election into ABCA Hall of Fame

Jeff Albies

Legendary baseball coach Jeff Albies, who has guided William Paterson’s baseball programs to two national championships during his first 28 seasons, has been elected into the prestigious American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame’s Class of 2004. The ABCA Hall of Fame will have 204 members when Albies and his class are inducted on Jan. 4, 2004, in San Antonio, TX.
(More Information).

University to Present Business Leadership Forum on Wednesday, March 26 — Three prominent CEOs to discuss business trends and issues

Three leading metropolitan area CEOs will discuss today’s most pressing executive issues during a Leadership Forum, "The Future of Business: Shareholders and Stakeholders," on Wednesday, March 26, at 2:00 p.m. in the 1600 Valley Road auditorium at William Paterson University in Wayne. Admission is free and open to the public.

Raymond Arthur, president of Toysrus.com, William Pesce, president and CEO of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and Eileen Scott, CEO of Pathmark Stores, Inc. – all notable alumni of William Paterson – will be the speakers. George Taber, founder and president of NJBIZ, formerly known as Business News New Jersey, will moderate the discussion.
(More Information)

Bright, Bouncy Musical, Dames at Sea, at William Paterson, April 10-15

Dames at Sea, Haimsohn, Miller and Wise’s breezy spoof of 1930s Hollywood musicals, will be presented at William Paterson University’s Shea Center for Performing Arts in Wayne from
April 10 to 15.
(More Information).

Conference for Men of Color to be Held on April 5

The seventh annual academic leadership development conference for African American and Latino college men will feature workshops and lectures designed to help participants achieve success as they finish school and shift into the working world.

"Managing Changes and Transitions: No Fear of Achieving," will be held on April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Machuga Student Center Ballroom.
(More Information).

Pesce Named Trustee

	William J. Pesce, president and chief executive officer of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., one of the world’s foremost publishers of print and electronic products, has joined the University’s Board of Trustees. (More Information).
William J. Pesce

New Jersey Percussion Ensemble and Friends
to Honor Retired Music Professor with Concert
on March 24 — Acclaimed ensemble to pay tribute to founder Raymond Des Roches

Raymond Des Roches

The New Jersey Percussion Ensemble, a driving force in the state of New Jersey for the performance of new music, pays tribute to founder Raymond Des Roches, a recently retired William Paterson University professor of music, during a special New Music Festival concert on Monday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Shea Center for Performing Arts on campus. Admission is free.
(More Information).



Symposium on Philosophy and Jazz to Be Held on March 25

Using philosophy to understand music is the topic of a symposium to be held on March 25 in the Martini Teleconference Center from 12:30 to 4:45 p.m.

"Philosophy and the Arts: The Aesthetics of Jazz" is a panel discussion between philosophers, jazz musicians, and educators. Panelists will debate many topics including the nature of jazz, what makes jazz beautiful, what is universal about jazz and whether jazz conveys moral messages.

The symposium is coordinated by Leonard Harris, the University’s Distinguished Visiting Professor. Participants include William Paterson music department faculty James Williams, director of the Jazz Studies Program; David Demsey, coordinator of the Jazz Studies Program; and adjunct professors Bill Goodwin and Don Braden. Two William Paterson professors of philosophy, Stephen Thompson and Daniel Kolak, will also participate. Also taking part are Paul J. Burlett, vice president, University of Rochester; Bill Lawson, department of philosophy, Michigan State University; Jarrard Harris, DePaul Jazz Band, DePaul University; and Albert Mosely, department of philosophy, Smith College.

For additional information, please call Professor Harris at x3775.

Conference for Women Held

Monique Greenwood, the former editor-in-chief of Essence magazine and an author, journalist and motivational speaker, presented the keynote address, "Having What Matters," during the Sister to Sister conference earlier this month.

Sociology Professor’s Research is Topic of Lecture

The Faculty Book and Creative Expression Lecture Series, sponsored by Provost and Executive Vice President Chernoh Sesay, continues with Vincent Parillo, a professor of sociology, as the featured speaker. He will present data from a national study he conducted. The program will be held on March 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Paterson Room of the Cheng Library.

How Far Away Do I Want You Near? measured the degree of social acceptance by college students of 30 racial and ethnic groups from across the United States. Participants were asked to respond to seven indicators of social distance ranging from the highest level of tolerance ("would accept marrying into my family") to the lowest level of tolerance ("would bar from entering my country"). Parillo will analyze the influence of race, gender, religion, and length of U.S. residence on these findings, as well as the impact of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001.

For additional information, please call Pamela Theus, Cheng Library, at x2160.

Third Annual Minority-, Women-, and Small- Owned Business Fair Set for March 28

Members of the business community are invited to attend William Paterson University’s Third Annual Minority-, Women- and Small-Owned Business Fair on Friday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Rec Center on campus. (More Information).

Men’s Basketball’s Battle Named First-Team All-NJAC

William Paterson University junior forward Khayri Battle (Newark, NJ/Bayley-Ellard) was named to the first-team All-New Jersey Athletic Conference men’s basketball squad, giving the Pioneers (19-7, 13-5 NJAC) a first-team performer each of the past
five seasons.
(More Information).

Track and Field Look Ahead

Led by junior Kenneisha Reid, the 2002 New Jersey Athletic Conference outdoor long and triple jump champion, the Pioneers open their season March 29 at the Monmouth University Invitational. Also keep an eye on sophomore Lisa Welch, an honorable mention All-NJAC shot put thrower during the indoor season. On the men’s side, junior distance runner Brad Gatens and sophomore hurdler Dan Washington lead the way.

Baseball Look Ahead

Dan Singer

The Pioneers will commence their season-opening trip to Florida with games against top-flight Division II foes such as Lynn (March 17) and Nova Southeastern (March 20). Upon their return home, they will host nationally ranked Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (March 25) and open their New Jersey Athletic Conference schedule at home against New Jersey City (March 27). Senior shortstop Dan Suarez and senior outfielder Bryan Graham pace a strong hitting attack.
(More information).



Softball Look Ahead

William Paterson’s sojourn to the Sunshine State, where it will play Division III powers such as Coe (March 22) in the Rebel Spring Games at Ocoee, FL, will help get its four new starters acclimated to an elite level of competition. The Pioneers could help head coach Hallie Cohen win her 400th game on the trip with strong performances from seniors Liz Carroll, Morgan Dunlap and Katie Morris.
(More information).

March 25
Women's History Month: Women's Center 10th Anniversary Celebration, 12:30-2:00 p.m., Machuga Student Center Ballroom. Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

Women's History Month: Careers in Women's Studies Panel, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Atrium 258. Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

Chemistry and Physics Seminar Series:  Professor Jun Zhang, Courant Institute and Department of Physics, New York University, “Playful Flexible Structures in Moving Fluids: Dynamics of Flag-in-the Wind and Continental Drift,” 12:30 p.m. refreshments, followed by seminar at 12:45 p.m., Science Hall 433. For more information contact Dr. S.H. Chung x3458; ChungS@wpunj.edu.

Women’s History Month: The ERA: Unfinished Business for the Constitution, a documentary screened in the David and Lorraine Cheng Library auditorium followed by a lecture by Roberta W. Francis, Founding Chair of the ERA Task Force, National Council of Women's Organizations. A discussion will follow the film and lecture. Film, 7:00 p.m. Refreshments, Paterson Room, 8:30 p.m. For more information call the Women’s Studies Department at x3547.



March 25-April 18
Ben Shahn Galleries: Three exhibits: NorthEast Prints; "Roycrosse," paintings, sculpture, works on paper, and "Patricia Cudd: Winner, NorthEast Prints 2002," on view through April 18, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Ben Shahn Galleries, x2654.

March 25-May 6, 2003
T'ai Chi Chuan: Learn to relax, improve your balance and health. Join Professor Sharon Hanks on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Wightman Gym C. The class is free and offered through the Wellness Program and the Department of Recreational Services, ext. 2777.

March 25-May 8, 2003.
"Nice & Easy Aerobics." Get in shape with a basic level low-impact aerobics/STEP class designed to improve physical fitness, coordination and balance. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45-5:45 pm at the Rec Center. Program fees are $2.00 per class or $30 for the semester. Contact the Rec Center at x2777 for more information and an updated aerobics class schedule.

March 25 and 26
University Honors Program: Informational meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in Science Hall 319. Undergraduate students of all majors are invited to attend at the more convenient date/time to learn about the various tracks of the University Honors Program. The seven tracks of the Honors Program include Biopsychology, Cognitive Science, Humanities, Life Science and Environmental Ethics, Music, Nursing, and Performing and Literary Arts. The tracks are not a major, but are a distinctive set of courses designed to add breadth to, and reinforce, a student's chosen major. For more information, contact the University Honors Program office, Hunziker Hall, Room 105-A, x3657.

March 27
Transfer Information Night, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Hobart Hall, Martini Room, for more information, contact admissions at x3508.

March 28
Intramural Tennis Singles League. Fee: $3.00 per individual. Pre-registration is requested. For more information call the Rec Center at x2777.

Intramural Lacrosse League. No experience needed to participate. Fee: $30 per team. Pre-registration is requested. For more information call the Rec Center at x2777.

March 29
8th Annual Adult CPR Rally at the Rec Center from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Participants will learn rescue breathing, choking skills, CPR for the adult and how to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. Fee: $15 WPUNJ Students/$25 Faculty, Staff, Alumni, & Community. Pre-registration is required. For more information call the Rec Center at x2777. Open to the public.

March 30
Catholic Campus Ministries: Asian Mass commemorating the Asian New Year, followed by traditional Asian foods and decorations, 7:30 p.m., CCM Chapel x3524.

March 31
Junior Information Day: Students and parents will have the opportunity to hear about WPU academic programs, how to apply to college, and tour the campus. Parents will learn how to finance the cost of tuition. Reservations are required, Machuga Student Center Ballroom. To reserve, email johnsl@wpunj.edu or call x2126.

March 31-May 9
An American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor Course. Participants must be at least 17 years old, attend all sessions and be certified in CPR & First Aid to participate. Cost: $145 WPUNJ Students/$155 Faculty, Staff, Alumni/$170 Community. Pre-registration is required. For more information call the Rec Center at x2777. Open to the public.

April 2
American Red Cross First Aid Basics Course, Rec Center, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to care for victims of sudden illness and injury. Cost: $30 WPUNJ Students/$40 Faculty, Staff, Alumni/$45 Community. Pre-registration is required. For more information call the Rec Center at x2777. Open to the public.

Cheng Library: Annual WPUNJ Author Reception, 3:30 p.m., in the Paterson Room. We welcome recently published books, journal articles, musical scores, and other substantial works with publications dates of 2002 or 2003. Please submit your works to Pamela Theus, Library, no later than March 21. Call Pam Theus, Library, at x2160 with questions.

April 2-May 7
Chi Yoga class, Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn basic yoga postures, Sun Salutations, breath control, relaxation and meditation techniques. Cost: $35 WPUNJ Students/$45 Faculty, Staff, Alumni (or pay the daily fee of $10 per class.) Pre-registration is required. For more information call the Rec Center at x2777.

April 6
Catholic Campus Ministries: Model Seder and Mass, 7:30 p.m., CCM Chapel x3524.

April 8
Languages and Cultures Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Maria Tajes, Spanish program, "La negacion de la identidad del emigrante en Diario de un emigrante de Miguel Delibes y Caellas sensaida de Victor Omgba," and student lecture by Spanish major Denia Izaguirre, Spanish major, 6:00 p.m., Student Center 324-325, all presentations in Spanish. For more information, call x2516.

Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies: "Hate Never Dies: Neo-Nazis on the Net and in New Jersey," Mark Weitzman, Director of the Task Force Against Hate of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, will present a report on the growth of hate propaganda in our region and on the web. For further information, call x3456 or e-mail wahrmanm@wpunj.edu.

April 9
Rec After Hours. Fee: Free! Pre-registration is suggested. For more information call the Rec Center at x2777.

Philosophy Department Colloquium Series: Robert Talisse, Vanderbilt University, Can Value Pluralists be Comprehensive Liberals? 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Atrium 126. Questions? Contact Pete Mandik at x2173 mandikp@wpunj.edu.



April 14
Catholic Campus Ministries: Penance Service, 7:30 p.m., CCM Chapel x3524.

April 15 to July 1
CEDL: Real Estate Salesperson License. Fee: $399. Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. CEU’s: 7.5 CEU’s; 75 contact hours. Location: Valley Road Building. Instructor: Robert Aman. For more information call x2436.

April 16
Philosphy Department Colloquium Series: Maureen Eckert, CUNY Graduate Center,
Working through the Euthyphro Dilemma, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Atrium 126. Questions? Contact Pete Mandik at x2173 mandikp@wpunj.edu.

April 21-30, 2003
An American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety class, Rec Center, 5:30-8:00 p.m on Mondays and Wednesdays (participants must attend all sessions.) Learn the necessary skills for Adult, Child & Infant CPR as well as how to respond in an emergency situation. Cost: $50 WPUNJ Students/$60 Faculty, Staff, Alumni/$65 Community. Pre-registration is required. For more information call the Rec Center at x2777. Open to the public.

April 24
Jammin' With Pops, by Barry Harman, will be performed in Shea Center at 8:00 p.m. This is a national tour presented by Encore Attractions. This foot-stomping, hand-clapping musical celebration of jazz legends Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald will leave you cheering long after the lights go down. Through their music, including a medley recreating the acclaimed Porgy and Bess duets that Ella and Louis recorded, their artistry and personal histories are brought vividly to life. Admission: $23 WP Community, $7 WP Students (limit 2 per ID). For tickets and information call the Box Office at x2371.



April 25
4-on-4 Beach Volleyball Tournament, at the outdoor volleyball court located by Century Hall. Please pre-register your team at the Rec Center by Friday, April 18, 2003. For more information, call x2777.

Admissions On Campus Guidance Counselor Luncheon, 10:00 - 2:00 p.m., Machuga Student Center Ballroom, x3508.

April 27
Winnie the Pooh, presented by Connecticut Children's Theatre (formerly ACME Performing Arts), will be performed in Shea Center at 2:00 p.m. (recommended for pre-K through 3rd grade). Based on the beloved children's books by A.A. Milne, this musical journey follows Tigger, Piglet, Christopher Robin and everyone's favorite silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh, as they share adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood. Admission: $8 all reserved seats. For tickets and information call the Box Office at x2371.

April 28-May 2, 2003. Walk for Fun and Fitness! Do you walk on your break or lunch hour? Grab a friend and take a walk around campus! Prizes awarded! Registration is required. For more information drop by the Rec Center or call x2777.



April 30
Philosophy Department Colloquium Series: Yvonne Raley, Felician College, Ontological Naturalism, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Atrium 126. Questions? Contact Pete Mandik at x2173 mandikp@wpunj.edu.

Through May
Free Computer Workshops: Free computer workshops for faculty and staff are sponsored by the Office of Human Resources, Professional and Organizational Development. The first classes will begin on Feb. 25, with workshops in Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint offered during the upcoming months. For more information or to register, contact Diane Davidson x3555, davidsond@wpunj.edu.

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