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President Speert Addresses Faculty and Staff
on University Day
President Arnold Speert outlined a number of significant University
initiatives during his annual address to faculty and staff in Shea
Center on University Day, September 2.
Speert discussed details of William Paterson’s new facilities
master plan, which is designed to guide short- and long-term plans
for the campus "and should meet our current and future needs
as a comprehensive regional university." He also described
the University’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, "Affecting
Lives…Shaping Worlds," which will culminate in 2005 with
a gala celebrating the completion of the campaign, as well as the
University’s 150th anniversary.
"The anniversary celebration sheds light on our history while
the master plan and comprehensive campaign illuminate our path to
the future," Speert said. "At this wonderful point in
the long and vibrant life of our University, we have a clear sense
of what has made us great and what we must do to ensure future success."
(Complete
text of speech)
Campus Construction
Site Dedicated
Six former Student Government Association presidents returned to
campus on University Day to formally dedicate the Machuga Student
Center addition and renovation project that is currently underway.
Attending the ceremony were (left to right) Joseph Laferrera ’62;
Anthony Klepacki ’82; Olivia Amanfour, current SGA president;
University President Arnold Speert; Robert Hopkins ’85; Samantha
Lugo ’01; Robert Moore ’69; John
Alfieri ’71; and Lorraine Doumato Higgins ’95 with her
daughter Ashley Higgins.
Rudolph Giuliani, Former New York City Mayor,
Headlines William Paterson University’s Distinguished Lecturer
Series
Rudolph Giuliani, the acclaimed former
mayor of New York City, is the headliner of William Paterson University’s
24th season of the Distinguished Lecturer Series beginning in October
on campus.
The series begins on October 3 with a lecture
by Ambassador Dennis Ross, who for 12 years played a leading role
in shaping U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace process. General
Wesley K. Clark (Ret.), former Supreme Allied Commander of Europe,
will continue the series on November 21. Former New York City Mayor
Rudolph Giuliani will speak on February 6. Molly Ivins, a nationally
syndicated columnist, concludes the season with a lecture on April
30. (More
Information)
Ben Shahn Galleries
Hosts Three New Exhibits
Rocco Scary
A selection of African
art and artifacts, including sculpture, masks, jewelry, dress,
baskets and decorated gourds, drawings created by members of the
art
faculty, and an exhibit by Rocco
Scary, a book artist/sculptor who constructs books from metal,
handmade paper and other mixed media, will all be on view in the
Ben Shahn Galleries from September 15 through October 17, 2003.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission
is free.
Jazz Room Series Announces
All-Star Line Up for 26th Season
The William Paterson University Jazz
Room Series begins its 26th season with an outstanding series of
six concerts and a special holiday concert in December.
Concert time is 4 p.m. on Sundays in Shea Center
on campus. The season opens with 20-year-old jazz phenomenon Peter
Cincotti on September 28, a wise-beyond-his-years performer known
for his vocal and piano styles. Bill Mobley and Mob’s Jazz Orchestra
will perform on October 5, followed by the Lewis Nash Trio on October
12, Bob Mintzer on October 19, John Benitez on October 26, and Dave
Stryker and Blue to the Bone on November 2. A special holiday concert
will be held on Saturday, December 13 benefiting the William Paterson
Jazz Studies Program and the Thad Jones Scholarship Fund.
Admission prices are $12 standard, $9 for senior citizens, members
of the William Paterson community and students. Tickets include
admission to "Sittin’ In," an informal discussion
with the afternoon’s performers, at 3 p.m. in Shea 101.
(More
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Harvey Speaks
at Convocation
The annual New Student Convocation, during
which the University’s Class of 2007 was welcomed to campus,
was held on September 2 in Shea Center. Dr. William B. Harvey, vice
president and director of the Office of Minorities in Higher Education
for the American Council of Education, delivered the faculty address.
Harvey advised the new students to achieve academic success by "having
a capacity to believe in yourself" and not being afraid to
"seek help from others." He urged them to "develop
the skills and abilities to recognize and accept the capacity to
be a leader in your chosen field. A college degree separates those
who would be leaders from those who would be led."
Sandra DeYoung
Appointed Interim Dean
Sandra DeYoung, associate dean of the College of Science and Health,
has been appointed interim dean of the College. She will assume
her responsibilities on October 15 when Eswar Phadia steps down
as dean. He has requested to step down from his administrative post
and return to the mathematics department faculty after a yearlong
sabbatical.
A member of the nursing faculty since 1985,
DeYoung served as chairperson of the department from 1987 to 1998,
when she was appointed associate dean. Active in campus affairs,
she served a two-year term as chair of the Faculty Senate, and chaired
the University’s Comprehensive Analysis of Academic Programs.
She holds a doctorate in nursing education, an M.A. and an Ed.M.,
all from Teachers College, Columbia University. DeYoung earned a
B.S.N. from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has published several
books and numerous articles on nursing education topics.
The Orchestra at William Paterson University
Adopts New Name and New Artistic Leadership for 2003-2004 Season
The Orchestra
at William Paterson University embarks on an exciting new direction
during the 2003-2004 season, signified by its new name –
High Mountain Symphony at William Paterson University –
and fresh artistic leadership brought by new conductor and music
director
Paul Hostetter.
(More
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Paul
Hostetter
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Faculty
Achievements
Edward Burns, English, a scholar of the author
Gertrude Stein, was extensively quoted in the June 2, 2003 issue
of The New Yorker in an article titled "Gertrude Stein’s
War: The Years in Occupied France." Burns has edited several
volumes including The Letters of Gertrude Stein and Carl Van
Vechten…Nina Jemmott, associate vice
president and dean of graduate studies and research, has been invited
to join the St. Joseph’s Wayne Hospital Board of Trustees…John
Link, music, is the recipient of a 2003-2004 award from
the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
Awards are based on the unique prestige value of each writer’s
catalog of original compositions, as well as recent performances…
Pedro L. Martinez, assistant vice president for
academic affairs and interim associate dean for graduate studies,
was one of 24 academic administrators nationwide who participated
in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’
Millennium Leadership Institute in June 2003. The institute is a
leadership development program designed to strengthen the preparation
and eligibility of individuals who wish to become leaders in higher
education and who are traditionally underrepresented in the role
of university president or chancellor.
New
Faculty
The University has appointed 27 faculty to positions for
the 2003-2004 academic year. They are listed below.
Andrew Barnes, assistant professor, English
Christine Besko, instructor, special education
and counseling
Carol Boyer, associate professor, economics, finance
and global business
Cynthia Bulthaupt-Miele, instructor, special education
and counseling
Tony Carter, visiting professor, Russ Berrie Institute
of Professional Sales
Donald Chapuis, assistant professor, languages
and cultures
Mischa Edwards, instructor, English
Marvin Fietelson, instructor, secondary and middle
school education
Richard Fosberg, professor, economics, finance
and global business
Ellen Frye, assistant professor, languages and
cultures
Amy Giovanetti, instructor, exercise and movement
sciences
Paul Hostetter, associate professor, music
Jongdae Jin, associate professor, accounting and
law
Neil Kalb, assistant professor, biology
Janice Kane, assistant professor, biology
Helen Koo, assistant professor, art
Ian Marshall, instructor, English
Lorraine Marut, instructor, nursing
Robin Nemeroff, assistant professor, psychology
James Nicosia, assistant professor, secondary and
middle school education
Brian O’Broin, assistant professor, English
Andrew Pachtman, assistant professor, elementary
and early childhood education
Cesar Perez-Alvarez, assistant professor, marketing
and management sciences
Thomas Uhlein, assistant professor, art
Cheryl Whinna, instructor, exercise and movement
sciences
Yuhong Wu, assistant professor, marketing and management
sciences
Roger Zeeman, associate professor, special education
and counseling
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Cohen Captures 200th Field Hockey Coaching
Victory
William Paterson University field hockey coach Hallie Cohen achieved
her second coaching milestone in the past six months, capturing
her 200th career victory as the Pioneers defeated Elmira, 4-0, in
the first round of the Betty Richey Invitational Tournament at Vassar
College. On March 21, she won her 400th career game as a softball
coach.
"It's a special accomplishment,"
Cohen said. "I've always loved coaching both sports. For me,
though, it's not about wins. It's about how the kids play and how
they develop. Seeing their growth is satisfaction enough for me.
With all good coaches, you're looking for your kids to develop and
you're not worrying about the wins. The wins take care of themselves."
(More
Information)
Clegg, Women’s Swim Team Named Academic All-Americans
The William Paterson University women's swimming and diving team
was named as one of the College Swimming Coaches Association of
America (CSCAA) Academic All-America Swimming Teams for the winter/spring
semester 2003. In addition to the team honor, sophomore Kristin
Clegg (Lincoln Park, NJ/DePaul Catholic) was honored as an individual
Academic All-American. (More
Information)
Football’s Murphy Named NJAC Rookie of the Week
Freshman fullback Thomas Murphy (Suffern,
NY/Suffern) captured the initial New Jersey Athletic Conference
Rookie of the Week award for the 2003 season after rushing for 76
yards in the season opener against Delaware Valley on Saturday,
Sept. 6. (More
Information)
Richardson Sets Football Career Receptions
Record
Senior wide receiver Bryant Richardson (Elizabeth,
NJ/Northern Burlington) became the all-time receiver at William
Paterson by catching three passes in the Pioneers' 26-12 season-opening
loss to Delaware Valley, giving him 111 in three-plus seasons.
(More
Information)
Volleyball Look Ahead
Thus far there has been no sophomore jinx for outside hitter Lauren
Shears (5.19 kills, 4.48 digs per game), an All-New Jersey Athletic
Conference first-team selection as a freshman last fall. The Pioneers
(4-6) face key matches away from the Rec Center against Richard
Stockton (Tuesday, Sept. 16) and Kean (Tuesday, Sept. 23). They
open up their home schedule against Montclair State on Thursday,
Sept. 18, at 7:00 p.m.
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Field Hockey Look Ahead
Within a five-day span, the Pioneers (4-0)
should know whether or not they are contenders for their first New
Jersey Athletic Conference championship. Led by high-scoring senior
forward Krista Hinshillwood (five goals, three assists) and freshman
sensation Brandi Kavaliauskas (five goals), the team will host conference
rivals The College of New Jersey (Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m.)
and Rowan (Saturday, Sept. 27, 1:00 p.m.), two of the elite teams
in Division III. Senior co-captains Kim Hall and Heidi Koenig (two
goals) provide stability defensively.
Football Look Ahead
With a young but talented nucleus, the Pioneers
(0-2) will take to the road for non-conference contests against
Plymouth State (Saturday, Sept. 20) and Western Connecticut (Saturday,
Sept. 27).
Both the offense and defense are vastly
improved from a season ago. Sophomore wide receiver Mike Yackanin
(six receptions, 75 yards, two TDs) had a big season opener against
Delaware Valley, while junior defensive end Mark Zirkel (15 tackles,
one sack) has continued his strong play from last season.
Men’s Soccer Look Ahead
Although the Pioneers (2-2) are playing a lot of fresh faces, they
will rely on old standbys such as senior co-captain Mike Guerdat
(goal, assist) and junior forward Eric Kinckle (two goals, assist)
when they play three key conference games in the next two weeks.
Talented sophomore goalkeeper Izzy Sema (0.66 GAA) will also be
key when they travel to The College of New Jersey (Saturday, Sept.
20) before returning home for games against Ramapo (Wednesday, Sept.
24, 7:00 p.m.) and Rowan
(Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:00 p.m.).
Women’s Soccer Look Ahead
Paced by senior forwards Erin Finn (three
goals, two assists) and Amy Wieszun (two goals, three assists),
the Pioneers (2-2) face three conference matches, sandwiching home
games against The College of New Jersey (Saturday, Sept. 20, 1:00
p.m.) and Montclair State (Wednesday, Oct. 1,
7:00 p.m.) around a road tilt against Rowan (Saturday, Sept. 27,
1:00 p.m.). Sophomore goalkeeper Meaghan Koppel (1.253 GAA) posted
two shutouts in her first three outings.
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Welcome to efocus Update
efocus Update is a forum for all faculty
and staff wishing to post notices of events for the University community,
and replaces our e-mail newsletter WPUpdate. Please send your
e-notices
of events to efocus@wpunj.edu
for publication every two weeks.
September 15
Ben Shahn Galleries:
South Gallery: Art Dept. Faculty Exhibit, Drawing; East Gallery:
Rocco Scary: "Paper and Fire"; Court Gallery: "Objects
of Power," from the University's African Collection; Gallery
hours 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., on view through October 17, x2654.
September 18
Midday Artist Series:
Brett Deubner, viola, and Gary Kirkpatrick, piano. Performance
includes works by Hindemith, Martinu, and Brahms, 12:30 p.m., Shea
Center. For tickets, call x2371.
September 22
New Music Festival: Thomas
Kolor, percussionist, solo recital, 7:30 p.m., Shea Center, free
admission, x2371.
September 23
Department of Chemistry:
Professor Lawrence Kobilinsky, John Jay College - CUNY, New York,
NY, “The Evolution of Forensic DNA Analysis Methods; Science
and our Criminal Justice System,”
12:30 - 1:50 p.m., Science 433. (More
Information)
September 28
Jazz Room Series: Peter Cincotti Trio,
featuring 20-year-old jazz phenomenon Peter Cincotti, with bassist
David Finck and drummer Kenny Washington; "Sittin' In"
Meet-the-Artist session, 3:00 p.m., Shea 101, admission $12 standard,
$9 non-William Paterson students (limit two per ID), senior citizens
and William Paterson community. Free for William Paterson students
on day of performance only, 2 per ID, 4:00 p.m., Shea Center x2371.
September 30
Alumni Lecture Series: "Leadership
and Lifelong Learning," featuring alumni who are leaders in
the health care profession. Admission is free, 6:30 p.m., Hunziker
Wing 101. (More
Information)
October 2
Department of Chemistry:
Professor Alexander Grushow, Rider University, “Creating Student
Engagement in Learning Chemistry,” 12:30 - 1:50 p.m., Science
433. (More
Information)
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