University Participates in Master Planning Process

More than 350 University faculty, staff and students offered their ideas, concerns and suggestions regarding a new master plan for the institution during a two-day forum last month in the Student Center.

The "Charrette," a term used by architects and designers to describe an intensive effort to complete a project before a deadline, hosted by the University Master Planning Committee, provided an opportunity for the campus community to talk directly with representatives from Saratoga Associates, the firm developing the plan.

Blueprints for all major University buildings and a variety of site maps of the University were on view during the two-day event. Participants were encouraged to write ideas and suggestions on the plans, as well as to provide answers to a series of questions, such as "What do you consider the heart of the campus?"

The "Charrette" culminated with a presentation of emerging concepts presented by Michael Rudden of Saratoga Associates. Initial ideas focused on a wide range of short-term and long-term projects, including the upcoming renovation of the Student Center and Wayne Hall, renovations to the Science Building, Shea Center and the Rec Center, and possible relocation of campus departments made possible by the opening of the building at 1600 Valley Road.

"We’ve come a long way as an institution over the past few decades," said President Arnold Speert. "We now need to take stock of our needs."

Senator Fred Thompson

Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson presented a lecture as part of the University’s Distinguished Lecturer Series on February 14 in Shea Center. He spoke of his years in the Senate, of the declining economy, and our nation’s possible move to war with Iraq.



University Plans Event for Students Graduating in May

A Graduation Salute, designed to provide an opportunity for graduating seniors and graduate students to take care of their commencement needs at one time and one location, will be held on campus on March 25 and 26 in Billy Pat's Pub in the John Victor Machuga Student Center.

Representatives from a wide variety of University offices, including alumni relations, career development, graduate services, and the registrar, will be on hand to answer questions and provide services. Students graduating in May 2003 are encouraged to participate and pick up their caps and gowns, invitations and tickets for commencement, scheduled for May 20. The Graduate Salute is sponsored by the University and Josten’s.

Hours for the Graduation Salute are 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. For additional information, contact Francisco Diaz, Campus Activities, at x3244.

Achievements

Linda Gazzillo Diaz, exercise and movement sciences, traveled as a member of the medical staff with the United States Olympic Biathlon Team to the 2003 World University Games in Tarvisio, Italy, in January. This was her second of four medical staff assignments with the United States Olympic Committee. Her fourth and final assignment will be as part of the medical staff for a future winter or summer Olympic Games…Dwayne Fray, a senior majoring in finance, was one of five award winners at the Harvard National Model United Nations Conference in February. Fray was one of 14 students on the William Paterson Model United Nations Team who participated in the event. Stephen Shalom, political science, is the team’s advisor.

Speaker Forum on Forgiveness Presented by University’s Clinical Psychology Program

Frederic Luskin, author of Forgive for Good, will present a lecture on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at William Paterson University in Wayne. The program, in Science Hall room 200 B, is free and open to the public. The event will concentrate on the nature and importance of forgiveness for emotional and physical health as it relates to the reduction of depression, stress and anger while increasing hope, well-being and confidence. (More Information).

Campus Club Honors African American Poet

Members of the Essence Club, the student English club, held an open mike night on February 19 in honor of the African American poet Langston Hughes. Here, the club’s president, Lori Michael, reads some of Hughes’ work.

University Celebrates Women’s History Month
A tenth anniversary celebration of the Women's Center, and lectures and films are scheduled for March as William Paterson University observes Women’s History Month on the campus in Wayne.
(More Information).

Family Fun with Peter and the Wolf
on March 8

Family fun takes center stage when the Pushcart Players bring to life the traditional Russian folktale Peter and the Wolf at William Paterson University in Wayne on Saturday, March 8. The performance, recommended for ages five and over, begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Shea Center for Performing Arts on campus. Tickets are $5 for adults 18 and over with free admission for children. Parking is free. (More Information).



Jazz Room Series Concludes 25th Anniversary Season with Latin Jazz on March 9

Susie Hansen

The University’s Jazz Room closes its 25th anniversary season with electric violinist Susie Hansen and the William Paterson University Latin Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Chico Mendoza on Sunday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m. in the Shea Center for Performing Arts on campus in Wayne. (More Information).

The poet and actor known as muMs, who played the fictional character "Poet" on the HBO series Oz, read his poetry in a Poetry Slam held on February 24 in the Machuga Student Center Ballroom as part of the University’s observance of African Heritage Month.

Men's Basketball's NJAC Championship Reign Comes to an End

Shawn Blakewood

WAYNE, NJ (Feb. 26) - William Paterson's quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive New Jersey Athletic Conference men's basketball championship was thwarted when it lost to Montclair State, 70-66, in the conference tournament semifinals. The Pioneers, who ended their season with a 19-7 record, battled back from an 11-point deficit in the final 3:08 and tied the game at 66-66 before MSU pulled away. Senior guard Shawn Blakewood scored a career-high 25 points. (More Information).

Clegg Captures Backstroke Crown at Metropolitan Championships

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Freshman Kristin Clegg (Lincoln Park, NJ/DePaul Catholic) made a big splash at the 2003 Metropolitan Conference Swimming and Diving Championships held at the Sonny E. Werblin Center on the campus of Rutgers University. She won the 100- and 200-yard backstroke championships, which helped her qualify for the NCAA Championships being held March 13-15 at Emory University in Atlanta. (More Information).

2003 Baseball Preview: Pioneers Thinking Big This Spring

Much of his pitching staff returns, his infield is full of proven players and he has three of the region’s best outfielders. No wonder 29th-year baseball coach Jeff Albies feels so optimistic about his 2003 Pioneers (27-12, 12-6 NJAC in 2002). (More Information).

Women’s Basketball Ends Encouraging Season

The Pioneer women’s basketball team (12-13, 9-9 NJAC) showed plenty of progress in 2002-03, coming within a game of qualifying for the postseason while finishing fifth in the competitive New Jersey Athletic Conference. Senior guard Katie Morris set school career (265) and single-season (109) records for steals, while senior forward Jeanine Day (46) became the single-season leader in blocked shots. (More Information).



2003 Softball Preview: Pioneers Hoping for Another Season of Firsts

Diane Catalano

In 2001, the William Paterson softball team won its first regional championship and made it to the NCAA Division III Softball Championships. Last spring, they finished the regular season atop the New Jersey Athletic Conference for the first time in school history. For an encore, the Pioneers will look to build upon their championship precedent by relying on six talented seniors.
(More Information).

Bradley, Welch Set School Records at NJAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
NEW YORK (Feb. 23) – Sophomore Lisa Welch (Midland Park, NJ) and freshman William Bradley (Nutley, NJ) both etched their names into school annals at the 2003 New Jersey Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in the New York Armory. Welch was also named All-NJAC honorable mention after finishing third in the weight throw. (More Information).

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Now through March 7
Ben Shahn Galleries: Three exhibits: Jung Hyang Kim, abstract works; "Life with Pocket Change and Other Pleasures," an exhibition of Artists' Books (continuation of fall 2002 exhibit); and Shelley Himmelstein, paintings; on view through March 7, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Ben Shahn Center, x2654.



Now through May
Free Computer Workshops: Free computer workshops for faculty and staff are sponsored by the Office of Human Resources, Professional and Organizational Development. The first classes will begin on Feb. 25, with workshops in Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint offered during the upcoming months. For more information or to register, contact Diane Davidson x3555, davidsond@wpunj.edu.



March 3
Catholic Campus Ministries: Opening reception of Gesu' Bambino in Art at the Prince of Peace Chapel. The Exhibit opens with a Lecture by Dr. Jon Boshart at 5:00 p.m. and is followed by a reception. The exhibit continues Monday to Friday 10:00-6:00 p.m., through March 10, 2003. Call x3524 for further information.

CEDL: Certified Medical Assistant. Fee: $4000. Dates: Monday-Friday; March 3 - July 18, 2003.
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CEU’s: 60.0 CEU’s; 600 contact hours. Location: Mon., Tues., and Wed., Science Room 322; Thurs. and Fri., V1022; instructor: Yolanda Eveniou. Please call x2436 for information regarding fee.

March 4
Women's History Month: Opening Ceremony, 12:30-2:00 p.m., Machuga Student Center Ballroom.
Keynote address by Professor Linda Gordon, NYU, women's historian and feminist activist. Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

Chemistry and Physics Seminar Series: Dr. Sabina Abbrent, Department of Chemistry, University of Uppsala, Sweden, “Chemistry in Sweden: A Historical Perspective,” 12:30 p.m. refreshments, followed by seminar at 12:45 p.m., Science Hall 433, for more information contact Dr. S.H. Chung x3458; ChungS@wpunj.edu.

Languages and Cultures Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Gregory Shepherd, Latin American Area Studies Program, "Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca - Transcultural Hero or Conqueror in Sheep's Clothing," another lecture by Spanish major Denia Izaguirre, 6:00 p.m., Student Center 324-325, all presentations in Spanish. For more information, call x2516.



March 5
Women's History Month: Women of Summer, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Cheng Library Auditorium. Documentary about the Bryn Mawr Summer School for Women Workers. Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

Graduate Open House: 5 - 7 p.m., Machuga Student Center Ballroom. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with program directors, tour the campus and discover resources available to students. For more information, contact Tinu Adeniran at x2764, or e-mail at adenirant@wpunj.edu.

Philosphy Department Colloquium Series: Eric Steinhart, philosophy, "Pythagoreanism," 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Atrium 126. Questions? Contact Pete Mandik at x2173, mandikp@wpunj.edu.

March 6
Women's History Month: Commemoration of International Women's Day, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Machuga Student Center Ballroom. Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

March 10
Women's History Month: Colonize This! 2-4 p.m., Machuga Student Center Ballroom. Readings by editors Daisy Hernandez, WPUNJ alum, and Burshra Rehman, Adriana López, Erica González Martínez and Lourdes-Marie Prophete. Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

March 11
Career Fair 2003: All students and faculty are invited, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., Machuga Student Center Ballroom and Atrium Lobby. For more information call x 2282 or 2281.

Women's History Month: Dr. Eliza Michalopoulou, Women and Science Lecture, 12:30 -2:00 p.m., Science 319 (Reading Room). Dr. Michalopoulou's talk is entitled "Tracking whales and finding submarines in the ocean." Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

Chemistry and Physics Seminar Series: Dr. Armando Howard, Goddard Institute of Space Science, NASA, “Climate Change: Hot Air or Hot Water?,” 12:30 p.m. refreshments, followed by seminar at 12:45 p.m., Science Hall 433, for more information contact Dr. S.H. Chung x3458; ChungS@wpunj.edu.

March 12
Women's History Month: State Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Machuga Student Center Ballroom. Lecture on "Women and Politics." Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

March 13
Women's History Month: Sandi Cooper, 12:30-1:45pm, Machuga Student Center Ballroom. Lecture on the history of women and the peace movement. Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

March 25
Women's History Month: Women's Center 10th Anniversary Celebration, 12:30-2 p.m., Machuga Student Center Ballroom. Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

Women's History Month: Careers in Women's Studies Panel, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Atrium 258. Contact x2946 or ww2.wpunj.edu/womenscenter.

Chemistry and Physics Seminar Series:  Professor Jun Zhang, Courant Institute and Department of Physics, New York University, “Playful Flexible Structures in Moving Fluids: Dynamics of Flag-in-the Wind and Continental Drift,” 12:30 p.m. refreshments, followed by seminar at 12:45 p.m., Science Hall 433. For more information contact Dr. S.H. Chung x3458; ChungS@wpunj.edu.

Women’s History Month: "The ERA: Unfinished Business for the Constitution," a documentary screened in the David and Lorraine Cheng Library auditorium followed by a lecture by Roberta W. Francis, Founding Chair of the ERA Task Force, National Council of Women's Organizations. A discussion will follow the film and lecture. Film, 7:00 p.m. Refreshments, Paterson Room, 8:30 p.m. For more information call the Women’s Studies Department at x3547.



March 25 and 26
University Honors Program: Informational meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in Science Hall 319. Undergraduate students of all majors are invited to attend at the more convenient date/time to learn about the various tracks of the University Honors Program. The seven tracks of the Honors Program include Biopsychology, Cognitive Science, Humanities, Life Science and Environmental Ethics, Music, Nursing, and Performing and Literary Arts. The tracks are not a major, but are a distinctive set of courses designed to add breadth to, and reinforce, a student's chosen major. For more information, contact the University Honors Program office, Hunziker Hall, Room 105-A, x3657.

March 30
Catholic Campus Ministries: Asian Mass commemorating the Asian New Year, followed by traditional Asian foods and decorations, 7:30 p.m., CCM Chapel x3524.

April 9

Philosphy Department Colloquium Series: Robert Talisse, Vanderbilt University, Can Value Pluralists be Comprehensive Liberals? 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Atrium 126. Questions? Contact Pete Mandik at x2173 mandikp@wpunj.edu.



April 15 to July 1
CEDL: Real Estate Salesperson License. Fee: $399. Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. CEU’s: 7.5 CEU’s; 75 contact hours. Location: Valley Road Building, instructor: Robert Aman. For more information call x2436.

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