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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 15-16
Theatre: A
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Wedding, 8:00 p.m.,
November 15; 10:00 a.m. on November 15 and 16, directed by Edward
Matthews, Shea Center, x2371.
November 15
Deadline for Giving to Senior Citizen
Thanksgiving Dinner: Deadline for donations to purchase $25
gift certificates for the annual dinner being held for senior citizens
at The Brownstone in Paterson on November 20, call Valerie at x3804.
Recreational Services:
. First Aid Basics, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fee: $35 William Paterson
students, $45 faculty, staff, alumni, $50 community. Pre-registration
is required. For more information call the Rec Center at x2777.
November 15 - 19
Recreational Services: Early
Morning Workout, 7:00 a.m., this week only, free, Rec Center, x2777.
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
Race & Gender Project Workshop:
"Teaching About Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality after Election
Day," 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., an open discussion will follow with
brief presentations by several faculty members, Library Paterson
Room, x3062.
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.
Catholic Campus Ministries:
Interfaith Roundtable, 12:30 p.m., "Our Major Holidays,"
Raubinger 309 (973) 720-3524.
Rec Center: Fitness
Frenzy, a campus-wide scavenger hunt for ultimate physical fitness,
health and wellness. Free. For more information call the Rec Center
at x2777.
November 19
Philosophy Department:
Film Series, Last Supper, 7:00 p.m., Library Auditorium,
x2702.
Theatre: “Frogz,” 7:30
p.m., presented by The Imago Theatre. Admission: $26 standard, $24
senior citizens and William Paterson community, $13 youth (17 and
under), $8 William Paterson students, Shea Center, x2371.
Rec Center: Friday
Night at the Rec,10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m,. 4 on 4 Volleyball tournament,
open recreation basketball, card games and more. Pre-register by
November 17, 2004. Free. Food and fun! For more information call
the Rec Center at x2777.
November 20
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Senior
Citizens: William Paterson University hosts 6th annual dinner
for 350 senior citizens, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Brownstone
in Paterson, x3804.
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 22
Rec Center: Stuff It! Contest,
8:30 to 10:30 p.m., join RA's Mark and Jonathan for a variety of
basketball contests, pre-registration is requested. Free event;
for more information call x2777.
Rec Center: First
Aid and CPR, Mondays, continues on on Nov. 29 and December 6, 7:00
to 10:00 p.m., fee $55 William Paterson students, $65 faculty, staff,
alumni, and $70 community. Pre-registration is required. For more
information, call x2777.
November 23
Faculty Senate Meeting: 12:30
- 1:50 p.m., Science 200A, for questions or to suggest agenda, call
973-720-2136.
November 24
Philosophy Department Colloquium Series:
Brian Keeley, Pitzer College, "The Hunt for the Wily Quale,"
3:30 to 5:00 p.m., Atrium 126, x2173.
November 29
International Film Series: Indian Film:
Monsoon Wedding, 6:00 to 8:30 PM, Atrium Auditorium; Free
event, refreshments provided, x3716.
November 30
Graduate Salute: 11:00 a.m. to 6:30
p.m., January 2005 graduates may obtain all the information, materials,
and services needed for graduation, including measuring for cap
and gown, etc. Location: Shea Auditorium Stage. Also on December
1 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information, e-mail DiazF@wpunj.edu.
Annual Holiday Bazaar:
All faculty, staff and students are invited to drop by throughout
the day, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., jewelry and many other items for
sale, Atrium Lobby. Due to construction, this will be the only vendor
event this year.
December 3
Distinguished Lecturer Series: "The
Patriot Act: Liberty vs. Security" Janet Reno and Frank R.
Gaffney, Jr. discuss national security during a war on terrorism
and civil liberties, 8:00 p.m., Shea Center, x2371.
December 7
William Paterson University Choir:
Conducted by Stephen Bryant, Admission is free. For more information,
call x2371.
December 8
Philosophy Department Colloquium Series:
Raziel Abelson, NYU, "Why Kant was Right: Ought Does Imply
Can," 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., Atrium 126, x2173.
December 11
Jazz Room Series: Jazz Holiday Celebration
featuring Clark Terry, "Sittin' In" meet-the-artist session
at 3:00 p.m., Shea 101, Concert at 4:00 p.m., Shea Center, tickets
$12 standard, $9 non-William Paterson students, seniors, and WP
community, x2371.
efocus November 15, 2004
Editor: Mary Beth Zeman
Managing Editor: Barbara E. Martin
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