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William Paterson’s nationally ranked basketball teams will compete in the opening rounds of the NCAA Division III Tournaments this weekend. The seventh-ranked men (25-2), winners of the NJAC Tournament, will host the first two rounds, starting with a contest against Albertus Magnus on Friday, March 5, at 8:00 p.m. at the Rec Center.
The No. 10/9 women (25-2) will take on Mary Washington in the first round on March 5 at 6:00 p.m. in Rochester, N.Y. Second-round games will be conducted on Saturday, March 6.
An arts festival that celebrates the wide range of cultures among countries in the Middle East will be held on campus from March 23 to 28 as part of the University’s inaugural Cross-Cultural Arts Festival.
William Paterson student organizations, athletic teams, and various campus departments are joining together for Help for Haiti, a campuswide effort to raise funds for the earthquake-ravaged nation. Sheila Collins, political science, has been invited to present a paper and to serve as a discussion leader at the Oxford Forum, an international, interdisciplinary think tank at Oxford University in England from March 21 to 26. The theme of the forum is: "The Copenhagen Protocol: Problems and Possibilities." Read More
Writing Women Back Into History is this year’s theme as William Paterson University celebrates Women’s History Month in March with lectures and performances that support the theme. All events listed are open to the public; most are free. |
Chinese New Year Celebration
The newly established Center for Chinese Art on campus held a Chinese New Year celebration on February 17 welcoming the Year of the Tiger. Performing at the program was Yang Yi, who played the guzheng, an ancient Chinese string instrument. Zhao Naiyi, who acts in Chinese opera, offered a “Changing Faces” performance. This particular art form shows a character’s inner thoughts and feelings in a romantic way. Also performing were the William Paterson University Jazz Ensemble, part of the University’s internationally known Jazz Studies Program.
Upcoming Arts Events “Peter and the Wolf,” a musical for children by the Pushcart Players, will be presented on Saturday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m. in Shea Center. Legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo, Sr. joins the Latin Jazz Ensemble led by Chico Mendoza on March 7, as part of the spring Jazz Room Series. The concert will begin at 4:00 p.m. in Shea Center. "The Little Mermaid," the classic musical presented by American Family Theatre, will be presented on March 27 at 2:00 p.m. in Shea Center.
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NJAC Women’s Basketball Awards Announced William Paterson’s Erin Monahan was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year, while sophomore guard BriAnna Lucas (Hamilton, N.J./Nottingham) was selected to the All-NJAC First Team and senior guard Julie Haledjian (Montvale, N.J./Pascack Hills) was a second-team honoree.
Softball to Start Campaign on March 13
Fresh off the 2009 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament championship and a spot in the NCAA Tournament regional final, the William Paterson softball team will start its 2010 season from March 13 to 19 at the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, Fla. |
William Paterson’s Jose Rebimbas was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball “John K. Adams” Coach of the Year and senior forward Abdoulaye Ouedraogo (Newark, N.J./Newark Science) was selected as both the “Pony Wilson” Player of the Year and the Defensive Player of the Year, the league office announced on Feb. 25. Ouedraogo was joined on the All-NJAC First Team by Pioneer senior guard Joseph Ellis (Newark, N.J./Newark Science).
Baseball to Open Season on March 6
The William Paterson baseball team will start its 2010 season with a home doubleheader against Worcester State on Saturday, March 6, at 12:00 p.m. |
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William Paterson’s newly opened Center for Chinese Art is already giving students and members of the community the opportunity to broaden their understanding of Chinese art and culture through ongoing programs and events. A grand opening ceremony for the Center is planned for Monday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. on the campus in Wayne.
