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Men's Soccer at Moravian

Athletics Saturday, August 30, 2008, 3:00 PM.

Field Hockey at Wesley

Athletics Sunday, August 31, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Labor Day: University is closed

Academic Calendar Monday, September 1, 2008.

Caribbean Theme Lunch

Student Events Wayne Dining Hall Special Menu by Sodexo, Music by The Reggae Spin sponsored by WP 88.7 FM. Also sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee. Check out NJ Transit Bus Ticket Give Aways and SGA Movie Ticket Sales during Lunch! Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Monday, September 1, 2008, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Dodgeball Tournament

Student Events Recreation Center sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Monday, September 1, 2008, 3:00 PM.

Wii Bowling and PS2 Madden Tournament

Student Events Recreation Center sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee, Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center Win Pioneer Money! Sign up starting at 3pm - Games start at 4pm. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Monday, September 1, 2008, 4:00 PM.

FEAR! The Ultimate Gameshow

Student Events Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room Win Cash and Prizes by answering the scariest trivia questions imaginable. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Monday, September 1, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Notice to All Students: Alternate Class Schedule for Tuesday, September 2

Academic Calendar All undergraduate classes are cancelled for the entire day. Graduate classes beginning at 4 p.m. and after will meet as scheduled. All classes -- undergraduate and graduate -- will follow the regular schedule on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 and thereafter. Tuesday, September 2, 2008.

Higher Education and Multi-taskers: The Millenial Generation Goes to College

Richard Sweeney, librarian at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, will lead a discussion -- with the assistance of a panel of William Paterson students -- on how colleges can engage the new generation. University Commons Ballroom. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 9:30 AM.

President's address to the University Community

President Speert will deliver opening remarks to faculty and staff. University Commons Ballroom. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 9:30 AM.

Faculty and Staff Luncheon

Faculty and staff luncheon will follow President Arnold Speert's address to the University community. University Commons Ballroom. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 12:00 PM.

Outdoor Concert

Student Events Zanfino Plaza Hosted by DJ C-Los, sponsored by WP 88.7 FM. Also sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee, Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center. Check out Stepanian Live-In-Concert beginning at 12:30pm. During the concert check out the Info Fair including Athletics, The Recreation Center, Future Telling by the Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center, Shea Center for the Performing Arts, Campus Activities and Student Leadership, Coounseling, Health and Wellness. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Graduate Assistant Orientation

Admissions - Graduate Atrium Auditorium. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

College and Department Meetings

College Deans will host collective faculty meetings and/or departments will convene: Arts and Communication: Commons 168A & B Cotsakos College of Business: Library Auditorium Education: University Commons 171A & B Humanities and Social Sciences: Atrium Auditorium Science and Health: Departmental Meetings (various locations). Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 2:00 PM.

Foam Dance Party

Student Events Zanfino Plaza Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and The Peer Health Advocates Dance in the suds and learn to party cleanly. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Sketch Comedy Show starring the Late Night Players

Student Events Shea Center for the Performing Arts Sponsored by the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), and the Pioneer Programming Committee. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Men's Soccer at Baruch

Athletics Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 6:00 PM.

Women's Soccer at Scranton

Athletics Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Volleyball at Saint Elizabeth

Athletics Wednesday, September 3, 2008, 7:30 PM.

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Information Table

Student Events Machuga Student Center Mainstreet (outside Bookstore). Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Thursday, September 4, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Greek Senate Welcome

Student Events Zanfino Plaza Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and Greek Senate. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Thursday, September 4, 2008, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Movie: The Great Debaters & Pajama Party

Student Events University Commons Ballrooms B & C Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and Peer Health Advocates. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Friday, September 5, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Friday Night at the Recreation Center

Student Events sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and Recreation Center Don't miss the food and fun at the first Friday at the Rec of the year! Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Friday, September 5, 2008, 10:00 PM.

Women's Soccer vs. FDU-Florham

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Saturday, September 6, 2008, 11:00 AM.

Tennis vs. John Jay

Athletics Home match at WP Tennis Courts. Saturday, September 6, 2008, 12:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. St. Joseph's-Long Island

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Saturday, September 6, 2008, 12:00 PM.

Football at Brockport

Athletics Saturday, September 6, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Men's Soccer at FDU-Florham

Athletics Saturday, September 6, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Field Hockey vs. SUNY Geneseo

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Saturday, September 6, 2008, 2:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. Manhattanville

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Saturday, September 6, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Field Hockey vs. RPI

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Sunday, September 7, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Laser Tag

Student Events University Commons Ballrooms A, B & C Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and Student Activities Programming Board. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Monday, September 8, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Information Table

Student Events Machuga Student Center Mainstreet (outside Bookstore) Welcome Back Folder Giveway. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Faculty Senate Meeting

Meetings Location: University Commons, Ballroom A A shuttle bus will be available for faculty and staff. For information, call 973-720-2136. Please note that all senate meetings start at 12:30 p.m. and end at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM.

Society for Human Resource Management Welcome Back Barbecue

Student Events Valley Road Patio sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Twister, Cotton Candy and Italian Ice

Student Events Zanfino Plaza Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committe and Student Activities Programming Board. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. Polytechnic

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7:00 PM.

EBONEE Welcome Back Party

Student Events University Commons Ballroom A Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and EBONEE Music by DJ Wallah, Food, Games. Meet new people and have a good time. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

Last day for 100% refund for withdrawal from fall semester*

Academic Calendar *Does not apply to financial aid recipients *Does not apply to housing (last day for 100% refund for room and board is August 29, 2008). Wednesday, September 10, 2008.

Investment Counseling for Eligible Employees or Participants of the Alternate Benefit Program and/or ABP/ACTS Tax Shelter Plans

Faculty and Staff Metlife Representative David Sharpe will be available on campus for employee investment counseling at the University Commons - Machuga Student Center, Room 208. He can be reached at: 800-492-3553. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

Women's Soccer at St. Joseph's-Long Island

Athletics Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Field Hockey vs. Drew

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Men's Soccer vs. Arcadia

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Mark DeRose Concert

Student Events Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and Student Activities Programming Board. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Information Table

Student Events Machuga Student Center Mainstreet (outside Bookstore) Welcome Back Folder Giveway. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Thursday, September 11, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Midday Artist Series

Arts Events Shea Center. Thursday, September 11, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Fall Club Fair

Student Events Zanfino Plaza Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee, Campus Activities and Student Leadership Get Involved! Meet and Learn about the Student Government Association funded clubs and organizations. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Thursday, September 11, 2008, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Fundraiser: Pie A Theta Phi or Sigma Pi

Student Events Zanfino Plaza (Club Fair Table) sponsored by Theta Phi Alpha and Sigma Pi Come support the sisters of Theta Phi Alpha and brothers of Sigma Pi. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Donation of $3. Thursday, September 11, 2008, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Volleyball at Centenary

Athletics Thursday, September 11, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Tennis vs. Saint Elizabeth

Athletics Home match at WP Tennis Courts. Friday, September 12, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Field Hockey at Susquehanna

Athletics Friday, September 12, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Outdoor Movie: Iron Man

Student Events Zanfino Plaza Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and Student Activities Programming Board See the summer blockbuster on a giant screen and great sound system. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Friday, September 12, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. Mount St. Vincent

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Saturday, September 13, 2008, 12:00 PM.

Women's Soccer at Immaculata

Athletics Saturday, September 13, 2008, 2:00 PM.

Men's Soccer at Western Connecticut

Athletics Saturday, September 13, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Rugby Club vs. Rowan

Student Events Wightman Field. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, September 14, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Gallery: Exhibits

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery "Susan Lisbon: Paintings and Sculpture"; South Gallery "Ben Wilson: The Margin as Center"; Court Gallery - Annual Art Faculty Exhibit. Gallery Hours: M-F 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed holidays. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through October 17. Monday, September 15, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Commuter Appreciation Day and Welcome Breakfast

Student Events Outside Wayne Hall Sponsored by Pioneer Programming Committee and Commuter Services. Contact: Commuter Services 973/720-3944. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 8:00 AM.

Alpha Phi Omega Information Table

Student Events Machuga Student Center Mainstreet (outside Bookstore) Safe Sex Information Table. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

What Can I Do With My Major?

Location: Machuga Student Center Ballroom (part of Commuter Appreciation Day) Sign up by emailing Deborah Sheffield, Academic Advisor, at sheffieldd1@wpunj.edu. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Commuter Services Fair

Student Events University Commons Ballrooms A, B & C Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and Commuter Services Vendors and Services from both on campus and off campus will be available. Contact: Commuter Services 973/720-3944. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Field Hockey vs. FDU-Florham

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Volleyball at Ramapo

Athletics Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Evening Student Appreciation

Student Events Power Arts and Valley Road Campuses Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Constitution Day: Lecture by Frances Fox Priven

Frances Fox Priven, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Sociology, the Graduate Center, City University of New York, will present a lecture titled “Why Your Vote Didn’t Matter…Until Now? The History and Politics of Voting in the U.S.” Location: David and Lorraine Cheng Library Auditorium Free and open to the public. Contact: American Democracy Project at William Paterson University at 973-720-3921. Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Women's Soccer vs. Centenary

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Investment Counseling for Eligible Employees or Participants of the Alternate Benefit Program and/or ABP/ACTS Tax Shelter Plans

Faculty and Staff TIAA/CREF Representative Ana Pfalzgraf will be available on campus for employee investment counseling at College Hall - 358 Hamburg Turnpike - Room 209. She can be reached at: 201-498-8314. Thursday, September 18, 2008, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Information Table

Student Events Machuga Student Center Mainstreet (outside Bookstore). Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Thursday, September 18, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Finding My Path Series

Part A of a two-part interactive workshop for students who would like guidance exploring majors and/or finding a career path. Part B session on Thursday, September 25 at 12:30 p.m. Location: Machuga Student Center 301 Sign up by emailing Deborah Sheffield, Academic Advisor, at sheffieldd1@wpunj.edu. Thursday, September 18, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Midday Artist Series: Payton McDonald, percussion

Arts Events Shea Center. Thursday, September 18, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Around the World

Student Events Zanfino Plaza Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee and National Panhellenic Sororities. Come meet the William Paterson University of New Jersey National Panhellenic Sororities. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Thursday, September 18, 2008, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Volleyball at Baruch

Athletics Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Tennis vs. Hunter

Athletics Home match at WP Tennis Courts. Friday, September 19, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Football vs. U.S. Merchant Marine

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Saturday, September 20, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Volleyball at Lehman

Athletics Saturday, September 20, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Women's Soccer vs. Rutgers-Camden

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Saturday, September 20, 2008, 5:00 PM.

Field Hockey at Rowan

Athletics Saturday, September 20, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Men's Soccer at Rutgers-Camden

Athletics Saturday, September 20, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Clash of the Cultures Reggae and Hip Hop Party

Student Events Wightman Gym Sponsored by the Pioneer Programming Committee, The TEAM, Caribbean Student Association (CARIBSA), and United African Student Organization (UASO). Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:00 PM.

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Tour

Student Events Zanfino Plaza A tour around campus. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, September 21, 2008, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Gallery: Exhibits

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery "Susan Lisbon: Paintings and Sculpture"; South Gallery "Ben Wilson: The Margin as Center"; Court Gallery - Annual Art Faculty Exhibit. Gallery Hours: M-F 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed holidays. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through October 17. Monday, September 22, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Cheng Library Workshop: Education Research Series

Using ERIC and Education Abstracts with RefWorks Looking for information about education topics? Need help with APA formatting? Online Library resources (ERIC, RefWorks, etc.) can help you meet the challenges of your Education courses. All sessions are customized to meet your needs Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and anyone interested in an introduction to the Education literature. Location: 1600 Valley Road 1021. Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Tennis at Ramapo

Athletics Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Voter Registration

Student Events Student Center Lobby sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Non-registered students have an opportunity to register to vote during the 2008 elections. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Alpha Phi Omega Information Table

Student Events Machuga Student Center Mainstreet (outside Bookstore) Information Table and Candy Giveaways. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Faculty Senate Meeting

Meetings Location: University Commons, Ballroom A A shuttle bus will be available for faculty and staff. For information, call 973-720-2136. Please note that all senate meetings start at 12:30 p.m. and end at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM.

Field Hockey vs. Eastern

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Volleyball at New Jersey City

Athletics Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Women's Soccer at Ramapo

Athletics Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:30 PM.

Men's Soccer vs. Ramapo

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Voter Registration

Student Events Student Center Lobby sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Non-registered students have an opportunity to register to vote during the 2008 elections. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Thursday, September 25, 2008, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Information Table

Student Events Machuga Student Center Mainstreet (outside Bookstore) Information Table and Coffee. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Thursday, September 25, 2008, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

ERecruiting Workshops

Learn how to navigate William Paterson's online job search tool. Location: Machuga Student Center 301 Sign up by emailing Deborah Sheffield, Academic Advisor, at sheffieldd1@wpunj.edu. Thursday, September 25, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Midday Artist Series

Arts Events Shea Center. Thursday, September 25, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Volleyball vs. Kean

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Thursday, September 25, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Field Hockey at TCNJ

Athletics Friday, September 26, 2008, 7:30 PM.

WP88.7 Radio Station Reunion

Alumni Relations Location: University Commons For more information, contact the Alumni Association at 973-720-2175. Saturday, September 27, 2008.

Football at Rowan

Athletics Saturday, September 27, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Tennis vs. Baruch

Athletics Home match at WP Tennis Courts. Saturday, September 27, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Women's Soccer vs. Rowan

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Saturday, September 27, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Hike and Picnic

Student Events Meet at parking lot for start of hike along the Red Trail and a picnic on the mountain. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Saturday, September 27, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Men's Soccer at Rowan

Athletics Saturday, September 27, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Roundtable

Student Events Machuga Student Center Second Floor Lounge A last chance roundtable for potential new members to meet brothers and ask questions. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, September 28, 2008, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Rugby Club vs. Bard

Student Events Wightman Field. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, September 28, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Gallery: Exhibits

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery "Susan Lisbon: Paintings and Sculpture"; South Gallery "Ben Wilson: The Margin as Center"; Court Gallery - Annual Art Faculty Exhibit. Gallery Hours: M-F 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed holidays. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through October 17. Monday, September 29, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Cheng Library Workshop: Education Research Series

CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) Searching This session will review the CINAHL database and focus on effective search techniques, evaluating results, and locating journal articles for nursing. Audience: Undergraduates, graduate students and faculty in Community Health and Nursing. Location: Cheng Library L01 (the Library Instruction Classroom). Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Field Hockey vs. Alvernia

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. Rutgers-Camden

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Tennis vs. Rutgers-Newark

Athletics Home match at WP Tennis Courts. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Men's Soccer vs. Rutgers-Newark

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Women's Soccer at Rutgers-Newark

Athletics Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Location: Zanfino Plaza Walk for a cure. In 2007, 586 walkers raised over $9,450. Rain date: October 23, 2008 For information and registration forms contact the Rec Center 973-720-2777, the Women's Center 973-720-2946, Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271 or the Counseling, Health and Wellness Center 973-720-2360 or 2257. Thursday, October 2, 2008, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Midday Artist Series: Ann Roggen, viola

Arts Events Shea Center. Thursday, October 2, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Cheng Library Workshop: Education Research Series

CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) Searching This session will review the CINAHL database and focus on effective search techniques, evaluating results, and locating journal articles for nursing. Audience: Undergraduates, graduate students and faculty in Community Health and Nursing. Location: Cheng Library L01 (the Library Instruction Classroom). Thursday, October 2, 2008, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. Hunter

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Thursday, October 2, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Field Hockey at Manhattanville

Athletics Friday, October 3, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Bowling Club A Team Tier 1 Event

Student Events 38th Hammer Midwest Collegiate Tournament Wauwatosa, WI. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Saturday, October 4, 2008 – Sunday, October 5, 2008.

Football vs. Montclair State

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Saturday, October 4, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Men's Soccer at Kean

Athletics Saturday, October 4, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Tennis at TCNJ

Athletics Saturday, October 4, 2008, 1:30 PM.

Women's Soccer vs. Kean

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Saturday, October 4, 2008, 5:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Gallery: Exhibits

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery "Susan Lisbon: Paintings and Sculpture"; South Gallery "Ben Wilson: The Margin as Center"; Court Gallery - Annual Art Faculty Exhibit. Gallery Hours: M-F 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed holidays. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through October 17. Monday, October 6, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Last day for 50% refund for withdrawal from fall semester

Academic Calendar Tuesday, October 7, 2008.

ERecruiting Workshop

Learn how to navigate William Paterson's online job search tool. Location: Machuga Student Center 301 Sign up by emailing Deborah Sheffield, Academic Advisor, at sheffieldd1@wpunj.edu. Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Volleyball at Rowan

Athletics Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Investment Counseling for Eligible Employees or Participants of the Alternate Benefit Program and/or ABP/ACTS Tax Shelter Plans

Faculty and Staff Metlife Representative David Sharpe will be available on campus for employee investment counseling at the University Commons - Machuga Student Center, Room 208. He can be reached at: 800-492-3553. Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

Women's Soccer vs. NYU

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 3:30 PM.

Tennis at Drew

Athletics Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 4:30 PM.

Field Hockey vs. Montclair State

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Men's Soccer vs. U.S. Merchant Marine

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Midday Artist Series: Jazz Concert

Arts Events Shea Center. Thursday, October 9, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Volleyball vs. John Jay

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Thursday, October 9, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Tennis at NJAIAW Tournament (at Drew)

Athletics Saturday, October 11, 2008 – Sunday, October 12, 2008.

Bowling Club A, B, C Teams Tier 2 Event

Student Events Blue Hen Open Newport, DE. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Saturday, October 11, 2008 – Sunday, October 12, 2008.

Homecoming: Alumni Association Carnival and Barbecue

Alumni Relations William Paterson welcomes its alumni and families to campus for Homecoming. Join friends and remember the good times! Zanfino Plaza Carnival games, balloon sculptor, facepainting, moonwalk, cotton candy, popcorn,hot dogs, hamburgers and more. $10 per adult; Free for children age twelve and under; click link below to register online. First 151 alumni to register will receive a free t-shirt! For more information, contact the Alumni Association at 973-720-2175. Saturday, October 11, 2008, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

Homecoming: Pioneer Volleyball Tri-Meet

Alumni Relations Rec Center. Saturday, October 11, 2008, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.wpunj.edu.

Volleyball vs. St. Joseph's-Brooklyn

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Saturday, October 11, 2008, 12:00 PM.

Homecoming: Pioneer Football

Alumni Relations Pioneer Football Team vs. Morrisville State, Wightman Field. Saturday, October 11, 2008, 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.wpunj.edu.

Football vs. Morrisville State (Homecoming)

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Saturday, October 11, 2008, 2:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. New York City Tech

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Saturday, October 11, 2008, 4:00 PM.

VISTAS SERIES: David Crosby and Graham Nash

Arts Events Shea Center for Performing Arts For tickets call the Box Office at 973-720-2371 or email boxoffice@wpunj.edu. Saturday, October 11, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Rugby Club vs. Maritime

Student Events Wightman Field. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, October 12, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Jazz Room Series: Pianist Orrin Evans

Arts Events Shea Center for Performing Arts Come early for Sittin' In " Meet the Artist" session, free for all ticketholders, at 3:00 p.m in Shea Center Room 101. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 973-720-2371. Sunday, October 12, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Columbus Day; University open, classes in session

Academic Calendar Monday, October 13, 2008.

Ben Shahn Gallery: Exhibits

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery "Susan Lisbon: Paintings and Sculpture"; South Gallery "Ben Wilson: The Margin as Center"; Court Gallery - Annual Art Faculty Exhibit. Gallery Hours: M-F 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed holidays. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through October 17. Monday, October 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Men's Soccer vs. Staten Island

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Monday, October 13, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Finding My Path Series

Part A of a two-part interactive workshop for students who would like guidance exploring majors and/or finding a career path. Part B session on Tuesday, October 21 at 12:30 p.m. Location: Machuga Student Center 301 Sign up by emailing Deborah Sheffield, Academic Advisor, at sheffieldd1@wpunj.edu. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Faculty Senate Meeting

Meetings Location: 1600 Valley Road Auditorium A shuttle bus will be available for faculty and staff. For information, call 973-720-2136. Please note that all senate meetings start at 12:30 p.m. and end at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM.

Volleyball at Montclair State

Athletics Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 7:00 PM.

New Jersey Playwrights Contest - Staged Readings of Three Finalists

Arts Events Shea Recital Room 101 Admission Free Get a peek at the works of three up-and-coming New Jersey playwrights as you enjoy staged readings of the finalists from the Fifth Annual NJ Playwrights Contest. Each evening is a different play - come to one or all three. Stay after the performance to meet the author and provide valuable feedback to the judges. The winning author will have a full production of his/her play in April 2009. Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Investment Counseling for Eligible Employees or Participants of the Alternate Benefit Program and/or ABP/ACTS Tax Shelter Plans

Faculty and Staff ING Aetna Financial Services Representative Christine Vay will be available on campus for employee investment counseling at the University Commons - Machuga Student Center, Room 208. She can be reached at: 732-326-5610. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

Men's Soccer at New Jersey City

Athletics Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 3:00 PM.

Tennis at Kean

Athletics Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 3:30 PM.

Women's Soccer vs. New Jersey City

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Landing My Job Series: Resume Writing

Location: Machuga Student Center 301 Sign up by emailing Deborah Sheffield, Academic Advisor, at sheffieldd1@wpunj.edu. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 4:30 PM.

Field Hockey at Stevens Tech

Athletics Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 7:00 PM.

New Jersey Playwrights Contest - Staged Readings of Three Finalists

Arts Events Shea Recital Room 101 Admission Free Get a peek at the works of three up-and-coming New Jersey playwrights as you enjoy staged readings of the finalists from the Fifth Annual NJ Playwrights Contest. Each evening is a different play - come to one or all three. Stay after the performance to meet the author and provide valuable feedback to the judges. The winning author will have a full production of his/her play in April 2009. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Majors/Minors Day

Location: Atrium Auditorium Learn about the majors/minors available for you at William Paterson by meeting with representatives from the departments. A fun and informative fair! Thursday, October 16, 2008, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Midday Artist Series

Arts Events Garth Greenup, trumpet and Frank Pavese, piano Shea Center. Thursday, October 16, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Cheng Library Workshop: Education Research Series

Introducing RefWorks A web-based, personalized system for managing citations and notes for research projects of any size. This session covers creating an account, adding citation records from online catalogs, databases and other sources, and using RefWorks to produce bibliographies formatted in any major style Audience: Students and faculty writing a research paper, literature review, thesis or scholarly article. Location: Cheng Library, Paterson Room. Thursday, October 16, 2008, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. Mount St. Mary

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Thursday, October 16, 2008, 7:00 PM.

New Jersey Playwrights Contest - Staged Readings of Three Finalists

Arts Events Shea Recital Room 101 Admission Free Get a peek at the works of three up-and-coming New Jersey playwrights as you enjoy staged readings of the finalists from the Fifth Annual NJ Playwrights Contest. Each evening is a different play - come to one or all three. Stay after the performance to meet the author and provide valuable feedback to the judges. The winning author will have a full production of his/her play in April 2009. Thursday, October 16, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Bowling Club A, B, C Teams Tier 2 Event

Student Events Pennsylvania Classic Lancaster, PA. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Saturday, October 18, 2008 – Sunday, October 19, 2008.

Volleyball at Gothic Knights Invitational (at NJCU)

Athletics Saturday, October 18, 2008, 9:00 AM.

Women's Soccer at TCNJ

Athletics Saturday, October 18, 2008, 11:00 AM.

Field Hockey at Richard Stockton

Athletics Saturday, October 18, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Men's Soccer vs. TCNJ

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Saturday, October 18, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Tennis at Richard Stockton

Athletics Saturday, October 18, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Football at TCNJ

Athletics Saturday, October 18, 2008, 2:00 PM.

Rugby Club vs. Molloy

Student Events Wightman Field. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, October 19, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Jazz Room Series: Sean Jones Quartet

Arts Events Shea Center for Performing Arts Come early for Sittin' In " Meet the Artist" session, free for all ticketholders, at 3:00 p.m in Shea Center Room 101. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 973-720-2371. Sunday, October 19, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Women's Soccer vs. Staten Island

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Monday, October 20, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Last day for academic withdrawal from fall semester courses

Academic Calendar Tuesday, October 21, 2008.

Cheng Library Workshop: Business Research Series

Searching the business literature Topics include: database search strategies and techniques, Google Scholar, business websites, evaluating results, organizing citations Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate Students, Faculty Location: Valley Road Building 1021. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM.

Men's Soccer vs. St. Joseph's-Long Island

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 3:30 PM.

Cheng Library Workshop: Education Research Series

Using ERIC and Education Abstracts with RefWorks Looking for information about education topics? Need help with APA formatting? These workshops focus on online Library resources (ERIC, RefWorks, etc.) that can help you meet the challenges of your Education courses. All sessions are customized to meet your needs Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and anyone interested in an introduction to the Education literature. Location: Valley Road Building 1021. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Field Hockey vs. Ramapo

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. Richard Stockton

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Theatre: Almost, Maine by John Cariani

Arts Events Hunizker Black Box Theatre Directed by Barbara Krajkowski Almost, Main, a delightful comedy -- Playwright John Cariani, who grew up in rural Maine, sets us down in the land of long winters and big sky where cupid and his arrow are working overtime. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Investment Counseling for Eligible Employees or Participants of the Alternate Benefit Program and/or ABP/ACTS Tax Shelter Plans

Faculty and Staff PRUDENTIAL (Deferred Comp Plan) Representative Rocco Attanasio will be available on campus for employee investment counseling at College Hall - 358 Hamburg Turnpike - Room 209. He can be reached 609-571-5532. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

Cheng Library Workshop: Business Research Series

Statistics Sources Use the web to find basic business and economic data. Topics include federal and international data sources including census, trade, labor, and economic data; locating data in the business literature. Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty Location: Valley Road Building 1004. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Landing My Job Series: Interview Skills

Location: Machuga Student Center 301 Sign up by emailing Deborah Sheffield, Academic Advisor, at sheffieldd1@wpunj.edu. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 4:30 PM.

Theatre: Almost, Maine by John Cariani

Arts Events Hunizker Black Box Theatre Directed by Barbara Krajkowski Almost, Main, a delightful comedy -- Playwright John Cariani, who grew up in rural Maine, sets us down in the land of long winters and big sky where cupid and his arrow are working overtime. Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Midday Artist Series

Arts Events Shea Centre. Thursday, October 23, 2008, 12:30 PM.

Women's Soccer at Drew

Athletics Thursday, October 23, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association

Alumni Relations University Commons, Ballroom A All alumni welcome. For more information, contact the Alumni Association at 973-720-2175. Thursday, October 23, 2008, 7:30 PM.

Theatre: Almost, Maine by John Cariani

Arts Events Hunizker Black Box Theatre Directed by Barbara Krajkowski Almost, Main, a delightful comedy -- Playwright John Cariani, who grew up in rural Maine, sets us down in the land of long winters and big sky where cupid and his arrow are working overtime. Thursday, October 23, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Men's Soccer vs. Montclair State

Athletics Home match at Pioneer Soccer Park. Friday, October 24, 2008, 7:00 PM.

Theatre: Almost, Maine by John Cariani

Arts Events Hunizker Black Box Theatre Directed by Barbara Krajkowski Almost, Main, a delightful comedy -- Playwright John Cariani, who grew up in rural Maine, sets us down in the land of long winters and big sky where cupid and his arrow are working overtime. Friday, October 24, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Bowling Club A Team Tier 2 Event

Student Events Illinois State BPA Fall Classic Freeport, IL. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Saturday, October 25, 2008 – Sunday, October 26, 2008.

Volleyball vs. Staten Island

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Saturday, October 25, 2008, 12:00 PM.

Field Hockey vs. Widener

Athletics Home game at Wightman Stadium. Saturday, October 25, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Football at SUNY Cortland

Athletics Saturday, October 25, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Women's Soccer at Montclair State

Athletics Saturday, October 25, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Volleyball vs. U.S. Merchant Marine

Athletics Home match at Rec Center. Saturday, October 25, 2008, 4:00 PM.

Theatre: Almost, Maine by John Cariani

Arts Events Hunizker Black Box Theatre Directed by Barbara Krajkowski Almost, Main, a delightful comedy -- Playwright John Cariani, who grew up in rural Maine, sets us down in the land of long winters and big sky where cupid and his arrow are working overtime. Saturday, October 25, 2008, 8:00 PM.

Fall Open House

Admissions - Undergrad Meet the Deans, Tour the Campus, and Experience Student Life at William Paterson University. All students — high school students of all grades and transfer students — are welcome to attend our Open Houses. To register call 973.720.2126. Sunday, October 26, 2008, 12:00 PM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

Rugby Club vs. Rutgers

Student Events Wightman Field. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, October 26, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Rugby Club vs. Rutgers

Student Events Wightman Field. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973-720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, October 26, 2008, 1:00 PM.

Theatre: Almost, Maine by John Cariani

Arts Events Hunizker Black Box Theatre Directed by Barbara Krajkowski Almost, Main, a delightful comedy -- Playwright John Cariani, who grew up in rural Maine, sets us down in the land of long winters and big sky where cupid and his arrow are working overtime. Sunday, October 26, 2008, 3:00 PM.

Jazz Room Series: Roland Vazquez

Arts Events Shea Center for Performing Arts Come early for Sittin' In " Meet the Artist" session, free for all ticketholders, at 3:00 p.m in Shea Center Room 101. For tickets or more information, call the Box Office at 973-720-2371. Sunday, October 26, 2008, 4:00 PM.