William Paterson University Presents One-Day Conference On Teaching Asian Studies

A one-day conference for educators and community business leaders, titled "War, Religion and Society in Asia," will be conducted by William Paterson University in Wayne on Saturday, November 15, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Atrium on campus. The conference is designed to foster a deeper understanding of Asia and to promote Asian studies across the curriculum and in professional fields.

The conference will feature nine presentations by scholars in different academic fields who will provide in-depth information, thought-provoking insights and practical classroom applications on countries including China, Japan, India, Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Vietnam. In addition to the formal presentations, the conference will include cultural demonstrations such as calligraphy, painting, origami and dance as well as information on study programs in Asia.

The conference is sponsored by the University’s Asian Studies Program in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning.

Registered conference attendees are eligible for five contact hours or five CEUs. Registration fee is $65. Students can pre-register by November 10 for $20. Non-registrants are welcome to attend the cultural demonstrations and other Atrium lobby events. For further information on enrollment contact Melissa Cvetkovski at the Center for Continuing Education and Distance Learning, 973-720-2354, e-mail cvetkovskim@wpunj.edu or visit the conference web site at http://www.wpunj.edu/cohss/asia/events/asiaconference.htm.

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For Further Information, contact:

Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations 973-720-2966

11/3/03