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Jazz Room Series Continues 25th Anniversary
Season With Tribute To William Paterson Jazz Program Directors On
November 3
The William Paterson University Jazz Room
Series continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary season
with a special program on Sunday, November 3 as the William Paterson
University Big Band performs music written by the three directors
of the University’s internationally acclaimed Jazz Studies
Program.
The concert, at 4 p.m. in Shea Center on campus, will include works
by the late trumpet player Thad Jones, who directed the program
from 1972 to 1979. Also, bassist Rufus Reid, who directed the program
from 1980 to 1999, and pianist James Williams, the current director,
will perform their original compositions. 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.
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Panelists
to Discuss Bush Administration’s Diplomacy
A series of panel discussions devoted to discussing
the Bush administration’s foreign policy, focusing on the prospect
of a war with Iraq, will be held on Monday, November 4 from 9:30
a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the David and Lorraine Cheng Library Auditorium.
"The Bush Administration and the World: The New Look of American
‘Diplomacy,’" is a look at changes in the government
since George Bush took office. The day consists of four separate
panels: The Bush Administration and the Global South; The Bush Administration
and the Allies; Bush’s Iraq Policy: Pro and Con; and Homeland
Defense: Its Impacts on Domestic Civil Liberties and Politics. The
event ends with a student and faculty roundup of the day’s
discussion.
Panelists include invited guests, William Paterson faculty and students.
The roundtable discussion is sponsored by the Department of Political
Science and the Master’s Program in Public Policy and International
Affairs.
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Faculty
Achievements
Mel Edelstein, history, was interviewed by Radio-Television
Luxembourg on the topic of how 9/11 changed America and Americans.
Edelstein is a specialist in the history of France…Jane Hutchison,
IRT, has been appointed editor-in-chief of the Publications Advisory
Board of the Consortium of College and University Media Centers.
The consortium publishes a peer-reviewed journal, College and University
Media Review, a quarterly newsletter, The Leader, and other publications.
Her term will run from 2002-2005.
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Deavere Smith Opens DLS Series
Anna Deavere Smith |
Through words and action, Anna Deavere Smith, playwright and
performance artist, brought to life some of the people she
has interviewed over the years for ongoing projects during
her appearance as part of last month’s Distinguished
Lecturer Series. During the lecture she introduced characters
from her plays whose words she used to illuminate their views
on race, class and gender.
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University Celebrates
Latin Heritage Month
October was designated as Latin Heritage
Month to celebrate the contributions Latinos make to the campus.
Events included the annual lunch which featured ethnic foods served
by members of the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS)
and the Spanish Club. Isabel Tirado, dean of the College of Humanities
and Social Sciences was the keynote speaker, and the author Judith
Ortiz Cofer, who grew up in Paterson, delivered a lecture as part
of the month’s activities which also included Latin dance demonstrations,
and a Latin Mass and fiesta at the Catholic Campus Ministry Center.
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| Left to right: Francisco Diaz, director
of campus activities; Christine Spaziano, a student; Cofer;
and Michelle Moravec, director of the Women’s Center |
Books and Materials Needed for University of
Sierra Leone
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| Left to right: Chernoh Sesay, provost
and executive vice president, Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, president
of the Republic of Sierra Leone, A. Zachary Yamba, president
of Essex County College, and Arnold Speert, president |
A drive to collect books, journals and
other educational materials as part of an effort to assist with
rebuilding the library at the University of Sierra Leone in West
Africa is currently underway at the University.
President Arnold Speert and Provost and Executive Vice President
Chernoh Sesay recently met with Dr. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, president
of the Republic of Sierra Leone, who asked for William Paterson’s
help in rebuilding the university’s library, which was completely
destroyed during the 12-year civil war in Sierra Leone. Although
the war ended several years ago and an elected civilian government
is now in place, much rebuilding is still necessary. While educational
institutions such as the University of Sierra Leone have reopened,
their resources are extremely limited.
All texts and used publications in good, readable condition are
welcomed, irrespective of publication date or timeliness of the
edition. The University hopes to send an initial shipment to Sierra
Leone before the winter break in December. For information on where
to deposit materials for collection, contact Cinzia Richardson,
director of foreign student and visitor services, at x2306.
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Event featured concert by renowned
trumpeter Clark Terry and opening reception for photography exhibit
"25 Years of the Jazz Room at William Paterson University"
The William Paterson University
Jazz Room Series, one of the largest and most prestigious college-sponsored
jazz events in the country, celebrated its 25th anniversary on
October 20 with a gala concert by renowned trumpeter Clark Terry
and a gallery opening for the special Ben Shahn Galleries photography
exhibit "25 Years of the Jazz Room at William Paterson University."
"During the past 25 years, the Jazz Room Series has featured
hundreds of the world’s jazz masters, providing both our
students and the greater community with an opportunity to see
performances by some of the greatest musicians of our time,"
says James Williams, director of the Jazz Studies Program. "This
is an important milestone for our program."
The exhibit, which continues through November 27, features photographs
by JoAnn Krivin, whose husband Martin Krivin founded the Jazz
Room Series during his tenure as a William Paterson professor
of music. Her black and white photos, which chronicle the numerous
jazz artists who performed on campus, include some of the jazz
world’s most well-known musicians, including Sonny Rollins,
Joe Williams, Art Farmer, Benny Golson, Milt Hinton, Jane Ira
Bloom, Rufus Reid, and others, all in performance at William Paterson.
A commemorative book of the photographs is available in conjunction
with the exhibit. Admission is free.
College
Of Education Programs Honored
Two programs housed in the Department of
Special Education and Counseling have garnered recognition from
a national accreditation agency.
Both programs are part of the master’s in counseling degree
program. Community Counseling was accredited for eight years,
through December 2010, by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling
and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Also accredited was
the School Counseling Program, which received a two-year accreditation.
CACREP offered the commendations based on numerous criteria including
the self-study document, the visiting team’s report and the
institution’s response to the visiting team’s report.
The College
of Science and Health Holds Career Day for High School Students
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| Dr. Vishwa Bhat administers screening |
More than 90 students from
high schools around the region were invited to attend a program
sponsored by the College of Science and Health designed to demonstrate
skills needed to enter the health professions. During the program,
Dr. Vishwa Bhat (left), associate professor, communication disorders,
administers a hearing screening to Ana Camacho (center), a visiting
student from Hillside High School, with the assistance of Beth
Maurella, a William Paterson graduate student.
Stansfield Turner, Former CIA Director,
and Louis Freeh, Former FBI Director to Discuss Homeland Security
on November 22 During Distinguished Lecturer Series --
Tickets available at Shea Center Box Office
FBI and CIA cooperation in the face of terrorism will be the topic
as Louis Freeh, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
and Stansfield Turner, former director of the Central Intelligence
Agency, discuss "Homeland Security and Interagency Cooperation"
during the Distinguished Lecturer Series on campus on Friday,
November 22 at 8 p.m. in Shea Center.
Tickets for the lecture are available in the Shea Center Box Office.
To purchase tickets, please call the box office at x2371 between
10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; prices are $26 standard; $24 for senior citizens,
William Paterson faculty, staff and alumni; $10 for William Paterson
students; and $14 for students from other schools. Parking is
free.
They will discuss America’s indispensable role as a defender
and promoter of freedom in a world now more vulnerable than ever
to terrorism, and how security agencies must cooperate to face
down terrorist threats at home and abroad.
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Women’s
Center and Residence Life Sponsor Conference
Sarah Holmes |
A conference designed to confront
issues of homophobia was sponsored by the Women’s Center
and the Department of Residence Life on October 4. It capped Side
by Side Week, a program which promoted a week of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) awareness. Programs were held
in the dorms during the week, and the conference offered workshops
and roundtable discussions. Pictured at a workshop is Sarah Holmes,
who explained how to establish a "Safe Zone Project,"
which creates a safe space for LGBT students.
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Ferrarella Earns 400th Victory
Head volleyball coach Sandy Ferrarella earned
her 400th career victory when William Paterson repeated as the New
Jersey City University Tournament champions on Saturday, Oct. 19.
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Menges Named CAANJ Outstanding Female Student-Athlete Award Winner
For her efforts in the classroom and on the playing field, Jen Menges
(Union Beach) won the 2001-2002 Collegiate Athletic Administrators
of New Jersey’s (CAANJ) Outstanding
Female Student-Athlete Award for Division III.
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Alumni to be Inducted Into the Athletic Hall
of Fame
Five former student-athletes will be honored
by the William Paterson University Alumni Association at the 22nd
Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Monday, Nov.
14, at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. The inductees are baseball players
Dan Bartolomeo ('94) and Brian Detwiler ('96), men's swimmer Brian
Lavin ('89), volleyball player Sue Paskas ('96) and women's soccer
standout Kathleen Sinram ('99). More
information
A LOOK AHEAD
The Pioneer Football Team closes out its
2002 season by sandwiching home games against nationally ranked
McDaniel College on Nov. 2 and New Jersey City University on Nov.
16 around a road trip to Rowan University on Nov. 9. Sophomore wide
receiver Brian Lowenstein has continued to prove he is one of the
New Jersey Athletic Conference's top pass-catching threats, while
fellow sophomore inside linebackers Matt Busacca (45 tackles) and
Ben Markus (33 tackles), and sophomore defensive linemen Ricky Vesce
(team-high 52 tackles, 4.0 sacks) and Mark Zirkel (37 tackles, team-high
8 tackles for losses) have all been solid this season.
The Pioneer Men's Soccer Team wraps up its
regular season on Saturday, Nov. 2, against New Jersey City University
with a 5:30 p.m. match at Wightman Field. Freshman forward Eric
Kinckle (5 goals, 4 assists) and freshman midfielder Daniel Walker
(4 goals) have given the Pioneers scoring punch this season.
The Pioneer Volleyball Team will playing
in the New Jersey Athletic Conference tournament on Tuesday, Nov.
5, at New Jersey City University. Freshman outside hitter Lauren
Shears has been named New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the
Week four times and has emerged as one of the conference's top players.
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The Women's Soccer Team is hoping to use a late-season surge to
make some postseason noise. The Pioneers have been buoyed by consistent
scoring from junior forwards Erin Finn (5 goals), Kat McPhail (6
goals) and Amy Wieszun (6 goals, 7 assists), as well solid goalkeeping
from freshman Meghan Koppel (1.20 goals against average). The team
wraps up its regular season tomorrow at New Jersey City University.
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Welcome to efocus Update
efocus Update is a new forum for all
faculty and staff wishing to post notices of events for the
University community, and will replace our e-mail newsletter
WPUpdate. Please send your e-notices of events to efocus@wpunj.edu
for publication every two weeks.
Donations Needed for Annual
Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner
Attention all Departments: Gift baskets
and donations are still needed for the Annual Senior Citizens
Thanksgiving Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, November
16, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., in the Machuga Student Center
Ballroom. In order to make our goal of 430 gift baskets a
reality, only two gift baskets are needed from every department
on campus. Please contact Pedro Martinez, committee chairman
at martinezp@wpunj.edu.
November 3
Catholic Campus Ministries: Polish, German, and Croatian Heritage
Mass and reception concelebrated with Fr. Zbigniew; 7:30 p.m.,
CCM Chapel 973-720-3524.
November 4
Political Science Department and the Masters Program in Public
Policy and International Affairs will present a roundtable
on "The Bush Administration and the World: The New Look
of American Diplomacy," 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Cheng
Library Auditorium. For further information, contact John
Mason at ext. 2188.
November 6
Philosophy Department Colloquium Series: Stephanie Grace Schull,
visiting professor of philosophy, Temple University, Intending
Nothing: Null Sets, Nonexistents, and Other Objects of Paradox,
3:30 – 5 p.m., Atrium 126, ext. 3032.
November 7
Psychology Colloquium Series: Dr. Graham Cousens, "Getting
Together: Brain Circuits and Behavioral Plasticity,"
Science Hall Room 220, 12:30 p.m, Common Hour. All members
of the academic community are invited to attend.
Chemistry and Physics Department seminar: Professor Douglas
Poland of John Hopkins University, "Ligand Binding in
Proteins and Nucleic Acids," 12:30 - 1:40 p.m., Science
Hall 433. All interested members of the University community
are invited to attend. For additional information, please
contact
Dr. S.H. Chung, ext. 3458.
November 10
Catholic Campus Ministries: Mass 10:45 a.m., and "Sign
Language" Mass, with Msgr. Joseph Goode. 7:30 p.m.; Thanksgiving
Awareness Program cans due on behalf of the Emergency Food
Coalition of Passaic County, CCM Chapel 973-720-3524.
November 13
Philosophy Department Colloquium Series: Stephen Thompson,
Assistant Professor Philosophy, William Paterson University,
"The Pragmatics of Self-Ascribing Belief," 3:30
– 5 p.m., Atrium 126, ext. 3032.
November 17
Fall Open House: Sunday, November 17: Check in at the Atrium
at noon. Overviews of the five Colleges as well as campus
and residential tours. 1600 Valley Road tours and information
will also be available. Information about financial aid, transferring
to the University, and other services will be showcased in
the Machuga Student Center Ballroom throughout the afternoon.
Reservations are required.
E-mail: ADMISSIONS@WPUNJ.EDU.
PHONE: 973-720-2126 FAX: 973-720-2910.
Catholic Campus Ministries: Thanksgiving Awareness Program
Speaker, 7:30 p.m., Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Entrance Rite, presentation of Thanksgiving Awareness Program
checks, music by the WPUNJ Gospel Choir, CCM Chapel 973-720-3524.
November 19
Languages and Cultures Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Enrique
Pumar, Sociology, "La identidad nacional en la obra de
Fernando Ortiz,," and Barbara Brieva, student presentation,
on "Amor y aventura en Los trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda
de Miguel de Cervantes," 12.30 p.m., Machuga Scudent
Center 213. Both lectures are in Spanish and open to the public.
Bring your lunch bag. For further information contact, Dr.
Octavio de la Suaree, ext. 2516.
Special Education and Counseling will present,
as part of a lecture series, members of Canine Companions
for Independence, a non-profit organization that enhances
the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly
trained assistance dogs and ongoing support. All
students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend. The
lecture and demonstration will be held at 5 p.m. at 1600 Valley
Road, first floor auditorium. For additional information,
please call Arnold Sackmary 973-720-3761.
November 20
Admissions: African American Recruitment Day: Prospective
students will be able to meet with campus representatives
including admissions, financial aid, academic support and
current William Paterson students. Please contact the Office
of Admissions at 973-720-2763. For more information about
the programs, please contact Elsie Baires at 973-720-3101
or Carmen Carter at 973-720-2275.
November 24
Catholic Campus Ministries: 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Masses
with the opening of Our Lady of Victories Parish New Toy Drive;
bring new toys to the Chapel, Chapel Tree decorating Week….everyone
is invited to help, CCM Chapel 973-720-3524.
Through November 27
Ben Shahn Galleries: South Gallery: "25 Years of The
Jazz Room at William Paterson University," photographs
by JoAnn Krivin; Court Gallery: "Life with Pocket Change
and Other Pleasures," an exhibition of artists' books;
East Gallery: "Frances Kuehn: Recent Paintings,"
on view now through November 27, Gallery hours are Mon. -
Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Open to the public and wheelchair
accessible. Admission is free. Contact Gallery at (973) 720-2654.
December 3
The Psychology Department Colloquium Series: Dr. Bruce Diamond,
Department of Psychology, "Virtual Rehabilitation,"
Science Hall 220, 12:30 p.m. Common Hour. All members of the
academic community are invited to attend. For more information,
contact Al Montare, Series Coordinator at ext. 2400.
THROUGH DECEMBER 3.
Recreational Services:
• Learn to relax, improve your balance and health through
T'ai Chi Chuan. Join Professor Sharon Hanks on Tuesdays from
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. in Wightman Gym C from Sept. 10 – Dec.
3. The class is free and offered through the Wellness Program
and the Department of Recreational Services.
• Get in shape with "Nice & Easy Aerobics"
a basic level, low-impact aerobics class that includes STEP
and floor work designed to improve physical fitness, coordination
and balance. Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45
- 5:45 p.m. at the Rec Center from Sept. 10 to Dec. 3. Program
fees are $2.00 per class or $30 for the semester. Contact
the Rec Center at 720-2777 for more information and an updated
aerobics class schedule.
Reminders
Marketing and Public Relations: The University's "Reasons"
image/recruitment ad campaign incorporates new media into
the mix this fall. Print ads will continue to appear in higher
education supplements in the Bergen Record/Herald News, Morristown
Daily Record, and The Star-Ledger throughout the year. Our
TV commercials will air through December 8 on Comcast and
Cablevision stations throughout northern New Jersey.
AFT Local 1796 Meetings: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN MEETING ROOMS
FOR FALL 2002
Tuesday 11-19-02 Student Center 324, 325
Tuesday 12-17-02 Student Center 203, 204, 205
Meetings will be held 12:30-1:45 p.m. and include a light
lunch.
efocus November
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Editor: Mary Beth Zeman
Managing Editor: Barbara E. Martin
Associate Editors: Brian Falzarano
Phillip Sprayberry
Web Editor: Terry Ross
Design: Bob Verbeek
Yuri Marder
Photo Credits: Bill Blanchard
Rich Green
Craig Phillips
Steve Smith
Marketing and Public Relations, College Hall 240,
Phone: 973-720-2444, Fax: 973-720-2418
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