Faculty and Alumnus Among 2010 Grammy Nominees



The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, January 31, were a proud moment for William Paterson University’s music program as three individuals connected to the program were among the nominees and award recipients.

[Video] Grammy Nominee Stephen Bryant Featured on NJN News

William Paterson University Celebrates African Heritage Month in February

Music, poetry, and comedy will support the theme of “Urban Living: African Roots,” William Paterson University’s annual African Heritage celebration in February. Most events are free and open to the public.

Dixie Hummingbirds to Perform On February 6

The Dixie Hummingbirds, an influential American gospel music group spanning more than 80 years, will perform at William Paterson on Saturday, February 6 in the Shea Center for Performing Arts.

News Notes

Robb S. Rehberg, assistant professor, kinesiology, was appointed to the New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports by Governor Jon S. Corzine. Appointed to the faculty in 2005, Rehberg is also coordinator of the department’s athletic training clinical education. “This is a tremendous honor for me, and I am excited to serve the State of New Jersey in this capacity, while at the same time proudly representing William Paterson University,” Rehberg says. Read more

Ben Shahn Gallery Art Exhibits

“Departures,” the annual national juried art exhibition sponsored by Studio Montclair, will be on view at William Paterson University’s Ben Shahn Galleries from February 1 through March 5, 2010. A selection of tribal arts and artifacts will continue to be on view from February 1 through April 23, 2010. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. A reception for the exhibit will be held on Sunday, February 7 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

University to Install Largest Solar Energy Facility On a University Campus in U.S.
--Solar panels expected to save University $4.3 million in energy costs

William Paterson University will build a solar energy facility on the campus in Wayne that will be the largest solar facility at a university in the nation. It is expected to save millions of dollars in energy costs for the University.

University Students to Participate in National Benchmarking Surveys

University students are being asked to respond to four national benchmarking surveys this spring designed to gather significant data about their perceptions of issues related to campus life in and out of the classroom.

University Presents 32nd Spring Jazz Room Series From February 14 to April 23

Nancy Marano on February 14

Legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo and composer and orchestra leader Maria Schneider with her longtime tenor saxophonist Rich Perry are among the jazz artists scheduled during the spring 2010 Jazz Room Series. Other performers include Nancy Marano, vocalist, in a special Valentine's Day Concert; the Inventions Trio featuring Bill Mays, Marvin Stamm, and Alisa Horn; and an all-star group featuring George Cables, piano, with Jeff “Tain" Watts, James Genus, and Gary Bartz.

New Center Holds Chinese New Year’s Celebration

Celebrated artist Yang Yi will perform

The University’s new Center for Chinese Art will usher in the Year of the Tiger on February 17 with a celebration that includes demonstrations of Chinese art, and performances of traditional music, jazz, and Chinese opera. Chinese food will also be served.

Penn & Teller Present "35 Years of Magic and B.S." At the Distinguished Lecturer Series on March 5

Penn & Teller

World-renowned entertainers Penn & Teller will visit William Paterson for an unusual Distinguished Lecturer Series program on March 5 at 7:00 p.m. They will present “35 Years of Magic and B.S.,” an evening of discussion about their careers and lives, Q & A with the audience and, of course, a few magic tricks. And yes, Teller will speak.

In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of several members of the campus community, including: Berch Haroian, professor, economics, finance, and global business; Rachel Wetzsteon, associate professor, English; James L. Brown, a dispatcher for the University’s office of public safety; and Karl R. Lunde, a retired professor of art history.

William Paterson, One of Six Schools to Have Both Basketball Teams in National Rankings

The William Paterson men’s and women’s basketball teams continued their climbs up the national rankings Jan. 26, as the Pioneer men moved up five spots to 16th in the D3hoops.com Top 25 Poll, and the Pioneer women improved to eighth in the USA Today/ESPN/Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Top 25 Poll and ninth in the D3hoops.com Top 25 Poll. William Paterson is one of six Division III schools to currently have both of its basketball programs rated among the top 25 in the country by D3hoops.com.

Swimming & Diving Teams Prepares for Final Two Dual Meets

Voyta Karas

The William Paterson men’s (7-3, 0-2 NJAC) and women’s (9-3, 0-2 NJAC) swimming and diving teams will finish the dual-meet schedule with a pair of road events this week, visiting Ramapo Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 6:00 p.m. and Montclair State Saturday, Feb. 6, at 1:00 p.m.

No. 8/9 Women’s Basketball to Host Ramapo Wednesday

Erin Cook

The No. 8/9 William Paterson women’s basketball team (20-1, 8-1 NJAC) will return to the Rec Center to take on Ramapo Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 6:00 p.m. The Pioneers have won six straight and lead the New Jersey Athletic Conference’s North Division by two games.

No. 16 Men’s Basketball Team Tries to Extend Record Win Streak Wednesday

Tim Lucus

Winners of a school-record 18 straight games, the No. 16 William Paterson men’s basketball team (20-1, 9-0 NJAC) will play just once this week, hosting Ramapo in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) North Division contest Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 8:00 p.m.

Guadango Named to Baseball Pre-season All-America Team

William Paterson senior outfielder Mike Guadango (Upper Saddle River, N.J./Northern Highlands) has been named to the D3baseball.com Preseason All-America Honorable Mention Team.