WPUNJ Events Calendar

Bus Trip: Montreal, Canada

2009-11-13T05:00:00Z

Bus Leaves Lot 5 at 7 AM Sharp

Sponsored by the Sociology Club and French/Francophone Club

Purchase Ticket in Office of Campus Activities, SC 302, third floor

Valid US Passport, Resident Alien Card, and/or Proper Travel Visa, in addition to WPUNJ Student ID required to purchase ticket. (Travelers Insurance must be purchased with ticket - Cost of $22 included in above Ticket Price.

Bus Trip: Weekend Destination - Washington, D.C.

2009-11-14T05:00:00Z

Bus Leaves Lot 6 at 8 AM Sharp on 11/14 - Bus Returns to WPUNJ Campus 11/15 at approximately 6 PM

Sponsored by the Honors Club

Explore the National Mall of Museums, Arlington National Cemetary

Undergraduate Open House

2009-11-15T17:00:00Z

Meet the Deans, Tour the Campus, and Experience Student Life at William Paterson University.

Location: University Commons, Student Center

All students — high school students of all grades and transfer students — are welcome to attend our Open Houses.

Due to space limitations, we can only accommodate the first 1,000 students who register for the event. Register Now! Please make your reservation well in advance by using our secure Open House registration form:
www.wpunj.edu…

CANCELED - Bus Trip: Laughing with God Lecture Series

2009-11-15T18:00:00Z

Class of 2010 Senior Portrait Dates

2009-11-16T05:00:00Z

Seniors! Create a memory that will last a lifetime...

Machuga Student Center Room 325

Make an appointment by calling 1-800-OUR-YEAR (1-800-687-9327) and using the Code 237, or use the web address of www.ouryear.com and enter Code 237.
By sitting for a yearbook portrait you will receive a 2010 yearbook. If you do not sit you will not receive a yearbook. In order to keep all photos similar no submissions are accepted.

Fundraiser: Toy Drive

2009-11-16T05:00:00Z

Boxes will be placed around campus for the campus community to donate toys. Collected toys will be donated to St. Paul's Community Development Corporation as part of their Adopt-A-Family Distribution Day.

Sponsored by Lambda Upsilon Lambda, Fraternity Incorporated

Ben Shahn Galleries

2009-11-16T15:00:00Z

Exhibits:
East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections

South Gallery: MUSINGS -- A Multi-Media Installation, Liz Mitchell

Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Blood Drive

2009-11-16T17:00:00Z

Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room

Sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated

Hoops Mania at the Rec Center

2009-11-16T23:00:00Z

Hoops Mania open to WPU students ONLY at the Rec Center, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.; win great prizes, receive a free T-shirt!

Hoopsmania Pep Rally Giveaways

2009-11-16T23:00:00Z

Rec Center

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

Men's Basketball vs. FDU-Florham

2009-11-17T00:00:00Z

Home game at Rec Center

Lecture: Autism Speaks

2009-11-17T00:15:00Z

University Commons 168 A

Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Incorporated and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated

Guest Speaker: Nicole Magaldi

New Music Series

2009-11-17T00:30:00Z

Works by Carlton Wilkinson and Arnold Schoenberg, among others.

Shea Center

Second Annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Blood Drive

2009-11-17T17:00:00Z

University Commons Ballroom A

Sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporatedc

Appointments preferred - please contact Dominick at 973/752-3570

Career Development Workshop

2009-11-17T17:30:00Z

Landing My Job Series: Effective techniques to successfully find a job or internship.
Subject: Resume Writing
Location: UC 301

Searching the Business Literature

2009-11-17T17:30:00Z

1600 Valley Road Room 1020

Topics include: database search strategies and techniques, Google Scholar, business websites, evaluating results and organizing citations

Audience: Undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty

For more information, contact Leah Marie Valle, Reference/User Education, at 973-720-2663 or vallel@wpunj.edu

College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Research Forum

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

Academic presentations, discussion, and refreshments in Atrium 126

Laura Cramer-Berness (Psychology)
“Identifying and Understanding Psychosocial Influences in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Illness”

For more information, contact Dr. Kara M. Rabbitt at 973-720-2180 or email rabbittk@wpunj.edu

Women's Basketball vs. Manhattanville

2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

Home game at Rec Center

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

2009-11-18T01:00:00Z

One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Hunziker Black Box Theatre

Deepher Dude

2009-11-18T02:00:00Z

University Commons Ballroom C

Sponsored by Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Incorporated

Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving at Arcadia

2009-11-18T23:00:00Z

Open Mic Night

2009-11-18T23:00:00Z

Machuga Student Center Cafe

Sponsored by the English Club and Zeitgeist Literary Magazine

Calling all creative writers. Share your poems, excerpts from your short stories, memoirs, etc.

Opera Workshop

2009-11-19T01:00:00Z

Shea Center building, Room 101

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

2009-11-19T01:00:00Z

One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Hunziker Black Box Theatre

Beauty 101

2009-11-19T01:30:00Z

University Commons 216

Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Join us as we empower young woman to embrace their inner beauty by recognizing their incredible talents and gorgeous personalities. Come discuss body image and the importance of respecting each other as women. Come pick up make up and wardrobe tips that can help transition high school looks to college professional.

Belly Dancing Workshop

2009-11-19T01:30:00Z

Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

Internationally known Amira Mor will be performing

Urban Epidemic

2009-11-19T02:00:00Z

University Commons Ballroom C

Sponsored by SABLE (Sisters for Awareness, Black Leadership and Equality), LTO (Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Incorporated, and the Women's Center

Kenote Speaker: Jessica Martinez

This event is a discussion on how teen pregnancy affects the latina and african american women.

Fundraiser: Bake Sale

2009-11-19T16:00:00Z

Machuga Student Center Main Street

Sponsored by MAPS (Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students)

Proceeds from bake sale will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Career Development Workshop

2009-11-19T17:30:00Z

Landing My Job Series: Effective techniques to successfully find a job or internship.
Subject: Interview Skills
Location: UC 301

Investments 101

2009-11-19T17:30:00Z

Location: Valley Road Room 1016/1017

This workshop covers the following investing basics: learning how to approach the stock market, stocks and bonds, mutual funds and much more. This workshop is presented by John Tomaskovic, a Students of Life (SOL) volunteer. SOL is a mentoring program by adult volunteers for William Paterson students. College of Business students earn Professional Enrichment (PE) points. Open to all WPU students. Evening students and instructors encouraged to attend.
Reservations are requested.
Free light lunch and gift. To register or more information, contact sol@wpunj.edu <sol@wpunj.edu> or 973 720.3690.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Ralph Da Costa Nunez

2009-11-19T17:30:00Z

University Commons Ballrooms

Sponsored by the Sociology Club, Campus Life, Student Development

Dr. Nunez began his academic pursuits here at William Paterson University. He earned his BA in History and went on to earn a Ph.D. in Political Science from Columbia University, where he serves as Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs. Dr. Nunez has served as President of the Institute for Children and Poverty since the organization's founding. He is the Editor of the Journal of Children and Poverty and has authored numerous reports, articles and books.

Career Development Workshop

2009-11-19T22:30:00Z

Grad School Prep: Navigate the graduate and professional school process.

Location: Valley Road 1019

Christian Fellowship Coffeehouse

2009-11-20T00:00:00Z

Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room

Sponsored by Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

All students are invited to this annual event. Cookies, coffee and tea will be served. There will also be a potter demonstration.

Opera Workshop

2009-11-20T01:00:00Z

Shea Center building, Room 101

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

2009-11-20T01:00:00Z

One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Hunziker Black Box Theatre

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

2009-11-20T16:00:00Z

One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Hunziker Black Box Theatre

Men's Basketball vs. Moravian (at Muhlenberg Tournament)

2009-11-20T20:00:00Z

Fundraiser: Gift Boxes for Children

2009-11-21T00:00:00Z

Machuga Student Center 216

Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Incorporated and Omega Phi Chi Sorority, Incorporated

Come and help us make gift boxes. If you have any empty shoe boxes please bring them. Help us put a smile on a child during the holidays. Pack empty shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, hygiene items, and any other small gifts. Boxes will be donated to Operation Christmas Child to be distributed to over 90 countries.

Women's Basketball vs. Clark (at Bridgewater State Tournament)

2009-11-21T00:30:00Z

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

2009-11-21T01:00:00Z

One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Hunziker Black Box Theatre

Women's Basketball vs. TBD (at Bridgewater State Tournament)

2009-11-21T18:00:00Z

Men's Basketball vs. TBD (at Muhlenberg Tournament)

2009-11-21T20:00:00Z

Miss Majestic Pageant 2009

2009-11-22T01:00:00Z

University Commons Ballrooms A, B & C

Sponsored by EBONEE (Encouraging the Black Open-Minded for Exceptional Experiences), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and a Grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services

This event recognizes and celebrates intelligent, talented, stylish, and creative young women who are focused on education. There will be gown, bathing suit and talent portions, along with a question and answer portion. EBONEE members will perform.

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

2009-11-22T01:00:00Z

One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Hunziker Black Box Theatre

Children's Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

Surflight Theatre's Little Red Riding Hood helps young audiences learn how to use good judgment when meeting strangers.

Shea Center.

Appropriate for Pre-K to Fifth Grade

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

2009-11-22T20:00:00Z

One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Hunziker Black Box Theatre

SAPB Movie and Dinner

2009-11-23T01:00:00Z

Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

Movie: The Ugly Truth

The Purple Affair

2009-11-23T01:00:00Z

University Commons Ballrooms

Sponsored by EBONEE (Educating the Black Open-Minded for Exceptional Experiences) and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated

Purchase Ticket in SC 302

A connection between organizations allowing students to fellowship through dinner, dancing, and friendship.

Ben Shahn Galleries

2009-11-23T15:00:00Z

Treat Her Like a LADY!

2009-11-23T23:00:00Z

Machuga Student Center Cafe

Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated

Let the Men in BLUE Cater to YOU! Join us for our 1st Annual Ladies Night. All Ladies (Greek & non-Greek) are invited to come out and enjoy a relaxing night of Poetry, Singing and Dance Performances.

Fundraiser: Bake Sale

2009-11-24T02:30:00Z

Overlook Lounge

Sponsored by UASO (United African Student Organization)

Career Development Workshop

2009-11-24T17:30:00Z

Landing My Job Series: Effective techniques to successfully find a job or internship.
Subject: Job Search
Location: UC 301

Fall Faculty Senate Meeting

2009-11-24T17:30:00Z

Location: UC Ballroom A
Note:a shuttle bus is scheduled to pick up faculty

Fundraiser: Bake Sale

2009-11-24T17:30:00Z

Machuga Student Cente Mainstreet

Sponsored by the Math Club

Christian Fellowship Thankfest

2009-11-24T22:30:00Z

University Commons 211

Sponsored by Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

All are welcome to this celebration. There will be food and a band.

Women's Basketball at Stevens

2009-11-24T23:00:00Z

Residence Hall Closing - Thanksgiving Break

2009-11-25T23:00:00Z

Halls close at 6 p.m.

For more information, call Residence Life at 973-720-2714.

Thanksgiving Day. University is closed.

2009-11-26T05:00:00Z

University is closed, classes are cancelled

2009-11-27T05:00:00Z

University is open, classes are cancelled

2009-11-28T05:00:00Z

Men's Basketball vs. York (NY)

2009-11-28T20:00:00Z

Home game at Rec Center

University is open, classes are cancelled

2009-11-29T05:00:00Z

Women's Basketball at FDU-Florham

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

Residence Hall Opening - post Thanksgiving Break

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

Halls open at 2 p.m.

For more information, call Residence Life at 973-720-2714.

5th Annual Black and Gold Ball: Egyptian Love Affair

2009-11-29T23:00:00Z

University Commons Ballroom

Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

For Tickets email: BlackandGoldTix@gmail.com or see a brother on campus

2nd Registration Window for Winter Session

2009-11-30T05:00:00Z

(No registration after December 16). Payment MUST be made within 48 hours of registration for course enrollment to be considered valid

Ben Shahn Galleries

2009-11-30T15:00:00Z

Exhibits:
East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections

Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art

New Music Series Concert

2009-12-01T00:30:00Z

Works by George Crumb, Gyorgy Ligeti, Daniel Levitan, and Arnold Schoenberg, among others.

Shea Center

Annual Greek Senate New Member Dinner

2009-12-01T01:00:00Z

University Commons 211

Sponsored by Greek Senate

Dress Code: Business Attire

Meet and welcome the new members of Greek Organizations

SAPB Winterfest Night of the Arts Open Mic

2009-12-01T01:00:00Z

University Commons Ballrooms B & C

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

SAPB Winterfest Novelties

2009-12-01T16:00:00Z

Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

Iceless Ice Rink, DJ, Stuff A Plush

Career Development Workshop

2009-12-01T17:30:00Z

Making a "Major" Decision: a two part interactive series for small groups of students who would like guidance exploring majors. Students are encouraged to attend 2 sessions in 1 chosen series.

Location: UC 301

Career Development Workshop

2009-12-01T17:30:00Z

Grad School Prep: Navigate the graduate and professional school process.

Location: Raubinger 139

Relay For Life Kickoff Event

2009-12-01T17:30:00Z

University Commons 168 B

Sponsored by PERKS (Pioneers Enjoying Recreation While Keeping Sober)

This is a kickoff event to start raising money for the main Relay For Life event in April. There will be different stations about surviving cancer, how to sign up and donate money. Also, there will be a ceremony about the Relay for Life mission to raise money to find a cure for cancer.

Insane Magic with Daniel Martin

2009-12-02T01:30:00Z

Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

A unique blend of insane magic, escapes, stunts, sarcastic improv

Resisting Racism

2009-12-02T01:30:00Z

University Commons Ballroom C

Sponsored by Brothers for Awareness

Speaker: Ewuare Osayande, a political activist, award winning author, professor and poet

SAPB Winterfest Novelties

2009-12-02T17:00:00Z

Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

Footsie Wootsies, Inflatable Twister, DJ, University T-Shirts

Women's Basketball at Ramapo

2009-12-02T22:30:00Z

Holiday Cookie Decorating

2009-12-02T23:00:00Z

University Commons 211

Sponsored by PERKS (Pioneers Enjoying Recreation)

Men's Basketball at Ramapo

2009-12-03T00:30:00Z

SAPB Winterfest - LOCKSLEY HYMNS Concert

2009-12-03T02:00:00Z

University Commons Ballrooms B & C

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

Purchase Tickets in SC 302, third floor

Tickets will also be sold at the door

WPBN-TV Telethon

2009-12-03T05:00:00Z

All day live programming, food and prizes to be given away. There will also be a raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Career Development Workshop

2009-12-03T17:30:00Z

SAPB Winterfest Novelties

2009-12-03T17:30:00Z

Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

Photo Snow Globes, Snow Cones, Funnel Cakes, Music

Career Development Workshop

2009-12-03T22:30:00Z

Dress for Success: You might talk the talk and walk the walk, but do you dress the part? Learn what not to wear at a job interview (and what to wear too!)

Location: UC 301

Bus Trip: Fela! A Broadway Musical

2009-12-03T23:00:00Z

Bus Leaves Lot 5 at 6PM Sharp for NYC - Bus Leaves New York City at 10:30PM Sharp for return back to campus

Sponsored by UASO (United African Student Organization)

Purchase Ticket in Campus Activities, Student Center 302

A musical that takes you on a wonderful journey of a great African musician, Fela Kuti. You will experience the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend. This musical explores many different musical styles such as Jazz, Funk, African rhythm and harmonies.

Bus Trip: Medieval Times Restaurant

2009-12-03T23:00:00Z

Bus Leaves Lot 5 at 6PM Sharp

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

Purchase Ticket in SC 302

Cheer your favorite knight to victory. Enjoy a traditional medieval feast.

Fight Finals with Fun - A Natural High Student Take Over

2009-12-04T00:30:00Z

Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room

Sponsored by PERKS (Pioneers Enjoying Recreation while Keeping Sober), the Honors Club, Pan-Hellenic Council, Campus Activities and a DAS Grant

Finals Stress is hard enough to deal with. Relieve your stress with a fun interactive evening. Let fun and natural highs take over and help you get through finals week. Snap Shot Photos, Free Food, Contests with prizes.

Live Music 7:30 - 8:30pm
Kevin Hurley, Hynotist 9 - 10pm

William Paterson University Wind Ensemble

2009-12-04T01:00:00Z

William Paterson University Wind Ensemble will perform selections by James Barnes, William Walton, Norman Dello Joio, Percy Grainger, Ronald LoPresti, and W. Francis McBeth.

Directed by J. Craig Davis.

29th Annual Bilingual Conference

2009-12-04T13:00:00Z

Building Blocks of Language: Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners with Communication Disorders
This conference’s success stems from its commitment to exploring the best ways of meeting the educational needs of language-minority students. Many topical and thought-provoking workshops for teachers of different age levels and in various teaching areas are scheduled including: A Framework of Interventions (Response to Intervention – RtI model), Using Multiliteracies for Adolescent English Language Learners and Bilingual Education/ESL: New Developments at the State Level.

Bus Trip: Radio City Music Hall

2009-12-05T00:00:00Z

Bus Leaves Lot 5 at 7PM SHARP

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) and Catholic Campus Ministry Club

Purchase Ticket in Student Center 302, third floor

18th Annual Miss SABLE Pageant

2009-12-05T01:00:00Z

Ballrooms A, B, C

Sponsored by SABLE (Sisters for Awareness, Black Leadership and Equality) and BFA (Brothers for Awarness

Purchase Ticket in SC 302

This event highlights special talents, cultural heritage and the concept of beauty (such as personality, presentation, and charisma) coming from the contestants.

Friday Night at the Rec "Game Night"

2009-12-05T03:00:00Z

Rec Center

Sponsored by Residence Life, Recreational Services and an Alumni Association Grant

It's almost finals, but let the games begin!

Board games, Texas Hold'em, Madden Crafts & Free Food

Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving at FDU-Florham

2009-12-05T18:00:00Z

Men's Basketball vs. The College of New Jersey

2009-12-05T18:00:00Z

Home game at Rec Center

Women's Basketball vs. York (NY)

2009-12-05T20:00:00Z

Home game at Rec Center

Game Night

2009-12-05T23:00:00Z

University Commons 168 A&B and 171 A&B

Sponsored by Elite Games Group, and Go Japan!

Stressed out from finals? Want to meet new people?

The main purpose of this event is to promote weekend activities that do not involve drinking.

SAPB Winterfest Winter Wonderland Social

2009-12-06T01:00:00Z

University Commons Ballrooms B & C

Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board)

DJ, Food, Games, Caricaturist

Get The Hike Outta Here!

2009-12-06T14:30:00Z

Meet at the Rec Center

Level: Moderate

Please register by 3:30pm Wednesday, December 2nd by sending an email to hilbergk@wpunj.edu (include name, telephone number and status - student, faculty, staff or alumni).

Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas

2009-12-06T19:00:00Z

The most sought-after Irish-American group in Celtic music are back for another night of engaging and high-spirited music to start your holiday season off right.

Shea Center for Performing Arts

Tickets: 973-720-2371