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Holbrooke and Wilson
Bring Presidential Debate to Campus for the Distinguished Lecturer
Series
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| (From left) Ambassador Holbrooke, Moderator
Manahan, and Governor Wilson during the Oct. 15 debate in Shea
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Former Governor of California Pete Wilson
and former Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke presented a spirited
discussion, moderated by New Jersey Network News anchor Kent Manahan,
about the November 2 presidential election as part of William Paterson
University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series on October 15.
Wilson acted as an advocate for President Bush, and Holbrooke spoke
in support of Senator Kerry. Topics ranged from the Iraqi War to
the economy to national security.
150th
ANNIVERSARY TRIVIA CONTEST
Editor’s Note:
With this issue of efocus we are kicking off a Trivia Contest
as part of the University’s 150th Anniversary celebration.
There will be one question per issue dealing with the history
of the institution. Responses should be emailed to efocus@wpunj.edu.
The first person to send the correct answer will be declared
the winner and will receive a prize. Only one prize will be
awarded per issue. The answer will be published in the next
issue.
Q. Name one requirement for admission to the Paterson State
Normal School in 1928-1929.
1. Be at least 18 years old
2. Be a resident of Passaic County
3. Have a testimony of good character
4. Pass an entrance exam in English, arithmetic and spelling
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Achievements
A work by Nisha Drinkard, art, is on
display in the Meadows Gallery at the University of Texas, Tyler,
until November 26. She works with found materials such as mica,
a mineral which she integrates into larger textile-based sculptures
which have been exhibited in solo and group shows in the United
States.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority commissioned
Ming Fay, art, to design mosaic panels
in the Delancey Street and Essex Street subway station in New York
City as part of its permanent art program, Arts for Transit. The
work, Delancey Orchard and Shad Crossing,
was part of a recent renovation of the subway station, and consists
of two large-scale glass mosaic murals and 16 smaller mosaics of
cherry trees and fish which are situated throughout the station.
A concurrent exhibit, From Concept to
Reality, on display through November 20 at the Essex Street
Market, presents the varied stages that encompass the work…Four
biology professors, Jaishri Menon,
Pradeep Patnaik, David
Slaymaker, and Emmanuel Onaivi,
took 11 students to the Seventh Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
held at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Two students, Frank
Militello and Darci Gresko,
won second place awards for a paper titled “Oxidative stress
during intestine remodeling of tadpoles, Xenopus laevis"…Valerie
Marino, CEDL, is the recipient of an Unsung Heroes Award,
presented by Wayne Counseling and Family Services at The Brownstone
on October 21. During the same event she received community service
awards from the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department and Wayne
Mayor Scott Rumana. She was also named WGHT Hometown Hero for November.
The local radio station interviewed her on the air, and is featuring
her photo on their web site this month. Marino was honored for her
20-year commitment to helping children who are ill.
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| Amelia and Lora |
Photographs by Robin Schwartz,
art, are on display in an exhibit at the Johnson & Johnson World
Headquarters Gallery in New Brunswick through November 15. Schwartz,
who previously specialized in photographing animals, recently began
photographing her daughter, Amelia, whom she calls her muse. A selection
of these poster-size color prints make up the exhibit.
In
Memoriam
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Ronald Parris |
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing
of Ronald Parris, professor of African, African American and Caribbean
studies on October 22. Parris, who joined the faculty as professor
and chair of the department in 1989, previously served as the Covington
Distinguished Professor at Davidson College in North Carolina, a
program officer for the UNESCO Sector of Human and Social Sciences,
Paris, France, and dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Virginia
Union University in Richmond, Virginia. A specialist in issues of
sustainable development and the environment in the Caribbean, he
served as president from 1998 to 2000 of the International Scientific
Council for Island Development (INSULA), an international non-governmental
organization concerned with issues of sustainable development and
the environment based at UNESCO in Paris, France. The author of
numerous publications, Parris earned a bachelor’s degree in
sociology and anthropology from the University of Rochester, a master’s
degree in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara
and a doctoral degree in sociology from Yale University.
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University Archive
Opens As Part of 150th Anniversary Celebration
The University Archives were officially
dedicated on October 28 in the David and Lorraine Cheng Library
on campus.
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University President Arnold Speert cutting
the ribbon during a special ceremony officially opening the
Archive as Anne Ciliberti, library director, looks
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President Arnold Speert cut the ceremonial
ribbon, opening the Archive. “This is a wonderful way to kick
off the 150th anniversary celebration,” he said. “The
value of the Archive is in recognizing our history while creating
what will be of consequence for the future. This gives zest to what
we do today and in the future.”
The Archive houses significant documents and artifacts related to
the growth and development of the University. In addition to a timeline
featuring important events dating back to the institution’s
beginning as a Normal School, the Archive contains yearbooks dating
from the 1920s, memorabilia, early issues of the Beacon,
and several first edition books from the library’s collection.
The portable timeline featuring key dates from the institution’s
history will be displayed during various events on campus. Most
Archive collections are described in the Cheng Library’s online
catalog that may be searched in the Cheng Library or at www.wpunj.edu/library.
Materials are available only through appointment. Please contact
Bob Wolk at x2289 or email wolkr@wpunj.edu
to make arrangements.
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| Members of the University community viewing
some of the memorabilia on display in the library. |
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| One of the exhibits featuring old photographs
of the campus. |
| The Archive continues to accept donations
of materials such asphotographs, recordings, and videos; yearbooks,
graduation rosters, and programs; memorabilia, banners, pennants,
clothing, and mugs; artwork, posters, and drawings; and publications,
articles, handbooks, and calendars. Please contact Anne Ciliberti,
library director, or Robert Wolk, reference and special collections
librarian, for more information, at x2113. |
Civil War in the Sudan Under
Discussion
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| Dr. Amir Idris |
Dr. Amir Idris presented
a lecture on October 21 about the civil war in Sudan where more
than 50,000 people have been killed. Idris, an assistant professor
of African American studies at Fordham University, is the author
of a book on the topic. ”The crisis is political, and not
humanitarian,” he said. “Regime change is a pre-condition
for democracy. Only a democratic regime can change the crisis. We
need to come up with a political formula and begin a peace process
between the north and the south.”
Issues of Copyright
and Intellectual Property to be Discussed on November 11
Current copyright and intellectual property
issues and controversies and how they impact on education in the
21st century will be explored during a program on November 11 featuring
two nationally recognized speakers on the topic. (More
Information)
William Paterson University
Stages Opera Workshop on November 17 and 18
Scenes from operas by Mozart, Donizetti and Rossini will be performed
by members of William Paterson University’s Opera Workshop
on Wednesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 18. (More
Information)
High Mountain
Symphony Presents “The Magic Orchestra” On November
21
World-renowned musical comedian Dan Kamin will perform “The
Magic Orchestra” with William Paterson University’s
High Mountain Symphony, under the direction of guest conductor Patrick
Reynolds, on Sunday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m. in the Shea Center
for Performing Arts on campus. (More
Information)
William Paterson
University Presents "Frogz"
“Frogz,” an animated program presenting a unique style
of mime, illusionary acrobatic feats, and creative masks and costumes,
will be staged in the Shea Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m.
on November 19 at William Paterson University in Wayne. (More
Information)
Plautus’s
Comedy, "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Wedding,"
on Stage at William Paterson University November 10 to 16
"A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Wedding," Titus
Maccius Plautus’s Roman slapstick comedy, translated by Richard
Beacham, will be presented at William Paterson University’s
Shea Center for Performing Arts in Wayne from November 10 to 16.
Edward Matthews, director of the performing arts unit, will direct.
(More
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Cross Country Look Ahead
The Pioneers will end their season by competing
in the ECAC Championships on Nov. 6. The Pioneer men's squad finished
seventh at the New Jersey Athletic Conference championships on Oct.
30 at Richard Stockton College. Freshman Mike Mezejewski continued
his solid rookie season by placing 32nd in the race. (More
Information)
Field Hockey Look Ahead
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| Mindy Coxe |
A 2-1 shootout victory over No. 9 Montclair
State on Oct. 26 has the Pioneers (12-4, 4-2 NJAC) hoping to earn
the program’s second NCAA playoff appearance. Defense has
been this squad’s calling card, as it has recorded nine shutouts
and is tied for second in Division III with a 0.62 goals per game.
Junior Mindy Coxe (2 goals, 2 assists) and freshmen Ashley Allison
and Marissa Horner have been instrumental in the team’s defensive
success. (More
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Women’s Soccer Wrap-up
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| Melissa Boka |
Fielding one of the New Jersey Athletic
Conference’s youngest teams, the Pioneers (6-8-3, 1-5-2 NJAC)
showed they are a team to watch over the next few years. Sophomore
forward Melissa Boka established three career highs offensively
(5 goals, 7 assists, 17 points) and scored a goal in the Pioneers’
2-1, season-ending win over Centenary on Oct. 27. Other up-and-comers
worth watching include freshman back Amanda Fabiano and sophomore
midfielder Lea Mullady (1 goal, 4 assists). (More
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Football Look Ahead
The Pioneers (2-6, 1-4 NJAC) will look to build
optimism for the future in their final two games. Both are on the
road: at Rowan on Nov. 6 and at Husson on Nov. 13. In their final
home game of the season on Oct. 30, they lost a 34-27 decision to
Mount Ida. Senior defensive linemen Ricky Vesce (60 tackles, 5.0
sacks) and Mark Zirkel (55 tackles, 3.0 sacks) are All-NJAC candidates
and have provided leadership for a squad laden with underclassmen.
(More
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Men’s Soccer Wrap-up
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| Ryan Mogila |
The Pioneers (4-14, 2-6 NJAC) showed plenty of
hope for the future by winning their final two New Jersey Athletic
Conference matches over Rutgers-Newark (3-1 on Oct. 16) and The
College of New Jersey (2-0 on Oct. 23). Freshman Ryan Mogila (3
goals, 3 assists) captured NJAC Rookie of the Week honors for his
performance in that contest. Mogila and sophomore Jay Hooper (8
goals, 2 assists) have the program looking toward a bright future.
Volleyball Look Ahead
William Paterson (23-9, 4-3 NJAC) capped the regular season tied
for its third most wins all-time. The Pioneers earned the No. 4
seed in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament and will host
a first-round match against Ramapo on Tuesday, Nov. 2, in the Rec
Center. Veteran coach Sandy Ferrarella will look to senior opposite
hitter Jen Cirello and two-time NJAC Player of the Week and junior
outside hitter Lauren Shears to provide leadership. (More
Information)
Women’s Tennis Wrap-up
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| Elaine Tan |
The Pioneers’ first season since 1989
was a success as the team went 4-5. Most notably, freshman Elaine
Tan captured the New Jersey Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
for Women (NJAIAW) Flight A Singles Consolation championship. She
did this by battling through the consolation by winning four consecutive
matches, including a victory over a Division I player in the final.
(More
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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.
November 4
Chemistry and Physics Seminar: Stanislaus
Wong, Stony Brook University/SUNY, New York, “Science and
application of nanotechnology,” 12:30 to 1:50 p.m., Science
433, x3458.
November 9
Faculty Senate Meeting: 12:30 p.m.
to 1:50 p.m., Valley 1016, for questions or to suggest agenda, call
x2136.
CEDL Grant Writing Workshop:
Practical advice and hands-on experience for identifying
and evaluating funding opportunities, developing projects, and preparing
and submitting proposals. Workshop continues on Tuesdays through
November 30, at 1600 Valley Rd, fee $95 plus $25 for workbook. Contact
Iris Di Maio, x2941.
November 10-16
Theatre: A
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Wedding, 8:00 p.m.,
November 10, 12, 13 and 15; 12:30 p.m. on November 11; 10:00 a.m.
on November 12, 15 and 16 and 3 p.m. on November 14. , directed
by Edward Matthews, Shea Center, x2371.
November 11
Philosophy Department:
Robert Talisse, Vanderbilt University, "Can We Justify Democracy?
A Case for Empistemic Perfection," 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., Atrium
Conference Room 258, x3028.
International Film Series:
Korean Film: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter … Spring,
6:00 to 8:30 p.m., Atrium Auditorium. Free; refreshments provided,
x3716.
November 14
University Open House:
Noon, meet at the Atrium. Reservations are required. Go to Visiting
the Campus or call Cathy Bertani at x2903.
November 15
Deadline for Giving to Senior Citizen
Thanksgiving Dinner: Deadline for donations to purchase $25
gift certificates are requested for the annual dinner being held
for senior citizens at The Brownstone in Paterson on November 20,
call Valerie at x3804.
November 16
AFT Local 1796 Meeting: 12:30
p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Valley Road Auditorium 1012, a light lunch will
be served, x2988.
November 17
English Department: Barbara Parker
and Rachel Wetzsteon will host a workshop for those interested in
pursing an advanced degree in English (Ph.D. or M.F.A.) , 4:30 to
5:45 p.m., Atrium 126, x3054.
Opera Workshop: Fully
staged scenes from major operas, directed by Stephen Bryant, 8:00
p.m., Shea 101, admission: $6 standard, $5 senior citizens, also
on Nov. 18, x2371.
November 18
Chemistry and Physics Seminar: Irving
Robbins, Stony Brook University/SUNY, New York, “User friendly
asteroid hunting and why it's an important endeavor,” 12:30
to 1:50 p.m., Science 433, x3458.
November 19
Philosophy Department:
Film Series, Last Supper, 7:00 p.m., Library Auditorium,
x2702.
November 21
High Mountain Symphony: “The
Magic Orchestra,” a family concert with Dan Kamin, musical
comedian, featuring music from Harry Potter, 3:00 p.m.,
Shea Auditorium. Concert will be preceded by an “Instrument
Petting Zoo” in the Shea Center Lobby. Admission: $30 standard,
$27 senior citizens, $8 for students and children under 12 years
old, x2371.
November 29
International Film Series: Indian Film:
Monsoon Wedding, 6:00 to 8:30 PM, Atrium Auditorium; Free,
Refreshments provided, x3716.
December 3
Philosophy Department:
Film Series, Waking Life, 7:00 p.m., Library Auditorium,
x2702.
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