University's Master Plan Honored

American School and University magazine has named the University’s Facilities Master Plan among the top ten Outstanding Projects in the national campus master plan competition category for 2003.

The publication cited using existing space with an eye toward future development, a strong commitment to preserving the remaining open space on campus, and using information garnered from last year’s campus-wide charette as reasons for the honor.

A trade magazine, ASU has a national circulation, and runs design competitions which are open to schools and universities across the country in a wide range of categories.

"This award reflects positively on the University and the inclusive process we engaged in to develop the plan," says Stephen Bolyai, vice president for administration and finance, whose office worked closely with the architects, Saratoga Associates Landscape Architects, Architects, Engineers and Planners, P.C., to develop the plan.

The University’s master plan was developed to provide strategic direction for future growth. The current construction and renovation of the Student Center is the first phase of its implementation.

Fleet Bank Donates Funds for PT4T Scholars

At the presentation were (from left) Maureen Gillette, associate dean, College of Education, who oversees the program; Leslie Agard-Jones, dean, College of Education; Vince Ricciardi, president, Fleet Northern New Jersey, and Dominick d’Agosta, Office of the Chairman, Fleet.

The Fleet Boston Financial Foundation recently donated $16,000 to the William Paterson University Foundation to use for scholarships for students in the University’s Paterson Teachers for Tomorrow Program (PT4T). The program is designed to recruit and support a cadre of teachers who possess the knowledge, skills and commitment to successfully teach in the Paterson Public Schools, thereby addressing the shortage of qualified teachers in the urban district. There are currently 20 PT4T students enrolled in the University.

Commencement to be Held January 25

Graduates at last year's Commencement

The University will celebrate its mid-year commencement on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the Rec Center on campus. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony would be held on Monday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. A total of 932 students are scheduled to receive degrees at the event, which marks the University’s 178th commencement.  (More Information)



Senior Send-Off Set for January 24

Graduating seniors, their families, faculty and staff are invited to attend the Senior Send-Off reception on Saturday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Machuga Student Center Ballroom. The event, held the evening prior to the University’s mid-year commencement, offers the campus community an opportunity to bid farewell to our graduates and welcome them as alumni.

Hosted by the Young Alumni Chapter of the University’s Alumni Association, the evening will include a light dinner, a champagne toast, and live entertainment. For additional information, please call the Alumni Relations Office at x2175.

Martin Luther King Day Celebration

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

The University will hold a Martin Luther King Day celebration on Thursday, January 29 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Atrium Auditorium. Dr. Lenworth Gunther, professor of history and director of the Africana Center at Essex County College, will deliver the keynote address.

A native of New York, Gunther has received four degrees from Columbia University and helped design the school’s first African American history course. Gunther regularly appears on radio and television and is the host of  "Impact," a syndicated public affairs cable television program in northern New Jersey. He is also the founder and president of Edmedia Associates, an educational and motivational consulting company that specializes in racial and ethnic history and interpersonal relations.

For additional information, please call Marcia Brown, Minority Education, at 973.720.3103.

Joe Wilder to Perform in Jazz Room Series

Joe Wilder

Joe Wilder, a renowned trumpeter whose music is known for its beautiful tone and melodic sensibility, will perform at William Paterson University on Sunday, February 8 in the first performance
of the Spring 2004 season.
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Women’s Basketball Look Ahead

Kat McPhail

The Pioneers (7-6, 2-1 NJAC) are looking to build some momentum in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. Road games against Ramapo (Saturday, Jan. 17, 1:00 p.m.) and Montclair State (Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6:00 p.m.) could help them climb toward the top of the league standings. Senior guard Kat McPhail (13.7 ppg) was named the MVP of the John Jay College Bloodhound Blowout tournament on Jan. 4, while freshman guard Luci Custis (8.5 ppg, 5.9 rpg) and sophomore forward Barrie Quick (6.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg) were also named to the all-tournament team. Custis, who was also selected to the all-tournament team at the Starters Moravian College Winter Classic on Jan. 10, is one of the frontrunners for the NJAC Rookie of the Year award.

Men's Basketball Look Ahead

Khayri Battle

The Pioneers (9-4, 2-2) will look to senior guards Khayri Battle (10.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg) and Brandon Constantine (15.9 ppg) to carry them through an arduous upcoming NJAC schedule featuring road games against rivals Ramapo (Saturday, Jan. 17, 3:00 p.m.) and Montclair State (Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8:00 p.m.). As of Jan. 4, in the most recent NCAA rankings, William Paterson ranked fifth in Division III in scoring defense; the team is currently allowing 55.8 points per game.

Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Look Ahead

After a successful training trip in Honolulu, HI, over the holiday break, the Pioneers returned to the mainland ready to resume competition. The men (6-1) and women (6-3) will have their first meet since Dec. 13 when they host Queens College on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 6:00 p.m. Sophomore All-American Kristin Clegg (backstroke) again figures as one of the nation's top women's swimmers. On the men's side, junior Steve Papendick (freestyle) has been a consistent force.

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.

January 24
Alumni Association's Young Alumni Chapter's Senior Send Off: A celebration for graduates, their families, and campus community, 7:00 p.m., champagne toast and light supper in the Student Center Ballroom. R.S.V.P. to Alumni Relations, x2175.

January 25
Mid-year Commencement: 1:00 p.m., Rec Center. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held on Monday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m., x2222.

January 29
Martin Luther King Celebration: 12:30 to 2 p.m., Atrium Auditorium, Dr. Lenworth Gunther, professor of history and director of the Africana Center at Essex County College.

February 3
Department of Chemistry: 12:30 - 1:50 p.m., Science 433, Zafar Iqbal, Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science, NJIT, “Carbon Nanotubes: One of the Shining Stars of the Emerging Nanotechnology Revolution,” x3458.

February 17
AFT Local 1796: Meeting, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m., Machuga Student Center 203-5, x2988.

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