efocus September 2018 September 2018 Dr. Richard Helldobler Will Be Celebrated as William Paterson University’s Eighth President During Formal Investiture Ceremony on October 5 Joining President Helldobler for the ceremony will be presidents, administrators and faculty representing colleges and universities and beyond; a colorful traditional academic procession precedes the ceremony at 10:30 a.m. @@@ Read more Renovation of Hunziker Hall in Spotlight During Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on September 28 University’s first academic building has been remodeled with state-of-the-art classrooms and group study rooms @@@ Read more Environmental Science Professors Michael Griffiths and Martin Becker Awarded Three-Year, $250,000 Research Grant from the National Science Foundation Leading a team of investigators from numerous universities, WP’s experts aim to investigate the role of climate and seawater chemistry in the demise of ancient shark species @@@ Read more William Paterson to Celebrate Homecoming and Family Day on October 6 Pre-game tailgating, football, soccer, and a carnival with food, games, and activities for all ages are among the many festivities @@@ Read more Professor Brenda Marshall Among Nine Nursing Leaders to Receive the American Psychiatric Nurses Association 2018 Award Marshall will receive the Award for Excellence in Research for her work to examine the best ways to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, a significant barrier to treatment @@@ Read more University Sends Students to Summer Program in Middle East Thanks to Donation from Muna and Basem Hishmeh Foundation In support of William Paterson University’s minor in Middle East studies, which launched in fall 2016, the Muna and Basem Hishmeh Foundation donated $10,000 to send two students to Jordan this summer for a month of classes and cultural excursions @@@ Read more Professor Zhiyuan Cong is Finalist in Major International Art Competition Professor of art and master Chinese artist Zhiyuan Cong is a finalist in an international art competition governed by China Culture and Arts Council, and organized by the China National Academy of Painting and the National Art Museum of China @@@ Read more University’s Graduate Program in Applied Sociology Becomes First in Northeast to Receive Prestigious Accreditation The master’s program in applied sociology at William Paterson University is the first in the northeastern United States to receive full accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation of Programs in Applied and Clinical Sociology (CAPACS) @@@ Read more University Adopts Test-Optional Policy for Freshman Admission for Fall 2019 Majority of students seeking admission for the 2019-20 academic year will no longer be required to submit SAT or ACT scores @@@ Read more Diane Simon, MS ’93, Leads Clients to Success With Help From Mother Nature and Her Four-Legged Friends A registered speech therapist with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, alumna pushes her education beyond the office walls @@@ Read more efocus archive | campus calendar | news | athletics | wpunj home Editor's Note: Efocus is published monthly by the Office of Marketing and Public Relations from September through May. Contact us with any questions or comments at efocus@wpunj.edu or call 973-720-2971.
