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f e a TU r e s A Voice That Resonates with Audiences and D E P a r TM e n T S Students—Stephen Bryant Finds Harmony W in His Career as a Performer and Professor The University’s director of choral activities balances his love of teaching with his role as an internationally renowned University Report classical singer The latest news from William Paterson Page 4 By Christine S. Diehl Page 12 On Campus High Mountain Park Preserve: A Great Escape Engaging people and interesting events at the Edge of Campus Page 8 One of the largest forested tracts of land in the Piedmont region of northern New Jersey, this preserved area offers the campus unparalleled opportunities for recreation and study Development News 10 Advancing academic excellence By Terry E. Ross ’80 and Mary Beth Zeman through philanthropy Page 15 Page 20
University Students to Benefit from New Center Pioneer News Athletics Highlights for the Study of Critical Languages Page 24 William Paterson expands its role in the teaching of eight critical languages, including Chinese and Japanese p a g e 1 SPOTLIGHT WON E By Barbara E. Martin ’93, M.A. ’94 Alumni News Page 18 Page 27
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Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 The Magazine of Willia m WP a t erson Universi t y Dear Friends, Volume 9, No. 2 Summer 2008 Tamara Issak is a remarkable young woman. Shortly before her graduation from William Paterson in May, she earned E x e c u t i v e E d i to r a prestigious study and research grant from the Fulbright Stuart Goldstein, Associate Vice President U.S. Student Program, becoming the first student from our for Institutional Advancement University to have gained a Fulbright award.
M a nag i n g E d i to r For her research project, she will explore Circassian culture in Syria and then plans Mary Beth Zeman, Director, Public Relations to return to the U.S. to work toward a master’s degree in English at Rutgers University as part of a Ralph Bunche Fellowship. Tamara graduated summa cum laude with a A lu m n i A s s o c i at i o n bachelor of arts degree in English and certification in secondary education, while Domenick Stampone ’94, President of the Alumni servingWPERSPECTIVE as president of the Muslim Student Association and working as a news editor Executive Council; Janis B. Schwartz, Interim Director of Alumni Relations; Rodney Cauthen ’97, Alumni Associate for The Beacon newspaper. Like so many of our students, she has a personal story of determination and achievement M a r k e t i n g a n d P u b l i c R e l at i o n s Editorial: Heather Brocious, Christine Diehl, that demonstrates her potential for great success throughout her life. A glance at a Robert A. Manuel, Barbara E. Martin ’93, M.A. ’94, few of May’s graduates speaks volumes about our students: Terry E. Ross ’80, Sharon Ryan, M.Ed. ’96, • Deirdre Kane enjoyed a successful career as a singer, dancer, and actress, including Phillip Sprayberry performing in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, before starting a second career as a Design: Nadia Esposito ’04, Bob Verbeek ’95 first grade teacher, fueled by her new master of arts degree in teaching at age fifty-one. P u b l i c at i o n D e s i g n • Juan Claros-Sorto, a native of El Salvador, moved to the United States in 2002 Brandspa, Montclair, NJ - Allan Gorman, Art Director; without speaking fluent English and proceeded to graduate from William Paterson Suzanne Giovanetti, Designer with a bachelor’s degree in biology, summa cum laude, and was named the 2008
P h oto g r a p h y recipient of the Alumni Association’s Outstanding Senior Award. Bill Blanchard; Conrad Gloos; Rich Green; Karen • Seth Eberhardt, who graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Hilberg; Jersey Pictures, Inc.; Larry Levanti; Spencer served as a team leader for a unique spring break trip in March—he helped build Scott; Bob Verbeek ’95; Photograph of Stephen a house for Habitat for Humanity in Lynchburg, Va. He organized the trip in his Bryant courtesy of Bettina Altman-Abrams and the role as vice president of the Galen Society, a medical and dental pre-professional New York City Opera; Photograph of Lisa campus club. Mantone Vilardi ’84, M.A. ’85, courtesy of James Kuo, Museum of Modern Art • Kevin Obara, originally from Kenya, will join Goldman Sachs after graduating summa cum laude with bachelor’s degrees in both mathematics and finance and WP is published by the Office of Institutional Advancement, minors in statistics and economics. Sandra S. Deller, Vice President. Views expressed within these pages do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the • Timothy O’Donnell is the first male student to graduate from the University with editors or official policies of the University. © 2008 by The a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies. He has conducted research on pornography William Paterson University of New Jersey, www.wpunj.edu and violence and has written a curriculum for teaching a high school-level course in ecofeminism. A dv e rt i s i n g a n d E d i to r i a l O f f i c e s WP, The Magazine of William Paterson University • Bernadette Orsita, age forty-eight, was an active student leader, serving as president Office of Institutional Advancement of the Spanish Club and as a tutor in the academic support center, while also William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road working as the office and operations manager for a plumbing service group and Wayne, NJ 07470-2103; 973.720.2615 raising her grandchildren. On top of that, she is an active community volunteer. [email protected] Bernadette graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, summa cum laude, and p a g e K-12 certification and plans to teach Spanish. S e n d c h a n g e s o f a d d r e s s to t h e : 2 Office of Alumni Relations, William Paterson Through all of my years in higher education, nothing has energized me more than WT w o University, The Allan and Michele Gorab Alumni getting to know individual students and hearing about their triumphs and their plans. House, 42 Harmon Place, North Haledon, NJ 07508; My pride in our students grows each spring when so many heart-warming, dramatic, 973.720.2175 and inspiring success stories come to light. Each story boosts my confidence in the future and adds to the history of William Paterson University. W i l l i a m P at e r s o n U n i v e r s i t y Arnold Speert, President
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W H O W E A R E Bolger’s decision to fund this initiative patient care techniques; those sessions can is consistent with his long-term, deep com- be played on television screens in the suite mitment to “improving the quality of life to provide feedback to the class, or recorded for all people,” inspired by the example of on electronic DVDs for evaluations of stu- his immigrant parents. “My parents came to dent progress. the United States to create a better life for themselves, and they taught me the value of University Receives $1 Million hard work,” he says. “The nursing program To Launch Program in at William Paterson provides students with Entrepreneurship opportunities for employment in a satisfy- A $1 million gift from a William Paterson ing, lifelong career in a field that is vitally alumnus will launch a comprehensive pro- important and that contributes to improving gram in entrepreneurship, including an M.B.A. the human condition. I am proud to be able The Shier Entrepreneurship Program will to help support those who will ultimately focus on developing an M.B.A. program be the lifeblood of our hospitals and other with a concentration in entrepreneurship, Members of the Bolger family pose with the new healthcare facilities.” followed by other complementary pro- simulation mannequin “It’s an honor to be here as a trustee of grams. In addition, the program will act as the Bolger Foundation,” said J.T. Bolger in a catalyst for developing a culture of entre- NewUNIVERSITY Nel Bolger, R.N. Nursing LabREPORT representing his father, David Bolger, who preneurship by sponsoring an annual week Provides State-Of-The-Art Clinical was unable to attend due to illness. “The in residence during which the program’s Simulation Experience result of this gift will be well-trained, car- donor and other successful entrepreneurs The patient lies in a hospital bed, attached ing people who will help others. We hope it will lecture, mentor, and tutor students. to monitors that keep track of important inspires students to be the best they can be.” The donor prefers to remain in the back- vital signs such as heart rate and oxygen The mannequin, who is known as ground and does not seek public recogni- level. “My chest hurts,” he says. A nurse “Charlie,” can be programmed to exhibit tion. assesses the information on the monitors the signs of illnesses ranging from cardiac The Shier Entrepreneurship Program will and decides on a course of action. arrest to diabetes to asthma. “We can train lead the advancement of entrepreneur- The patient is actually a high-tech man- our students in life and death scenarios, ship education and practice through the nequin whose chest pain is under the con- with students playing a variety of roles, development of strong academic programs trol of Vicki Lynn Coyle, a clinical practice whether nurse, nurse’s aide, or even the with an applied focus. The program will be supervisor in William Paterson’s nursing nursing director,” says Julie Bliss, profes- housed in the University’s Cotsakos College department. And the bed is located in the sor of nursing and chair of the nursing of Business, which has established a leader- p a g e University’s new state-of-the-art Nel Bolger, department. “Our students will enhance ship position in business education through 4 WF o u r R.N. Nursing Laboratory, a technologically their proficiency with decision-making and its undergraduate and graduate academic advanced facility that reflects actual hospital procedures in a sophisticated, simulated programs, and centers of excellence such and clinical environments. clinical facility. We are proud to be a leader as the Russ Berrie Institute for Professional The high-tech patient simulation labora- in the trend of providing nursing students Sales, the Global Financial Services Institute tory suite was created with a landmark gift with a learning environment that mirrors which includes a financial learning center, of $500,000 from David F. Bolger, through a clinical setting, so that they are prepared the Center for Closely Held Business, and The Bolger Foundation of Ridgewood, N.J. to respond immediately in the field caring the Small Business Development Center. Bolger’s family and friends recently gath- for actual patients.” “This transformational gift will help ered at the University to celebrate the open- William Paterson’s facility is unique in William Paterson University achieve sta- ing of the lab, which is named in memory that it includes specialized communications tus as a national leader in entrepreneurial of Bolger’s aunt, Nel Bolger, a Dutch nurse infrastructure that monitors and records education,” says President Arnold Speert. and graduate of Johns Hopkins Nursing the simulated clinical procedures for later “The Shier Entrepreneurship Program is School who was a leader in the resistance analysis by students and faculty. Robotic a great fit for the University in terms of in Holland during the Nazi occupation. digital cameras record students practicing our current business curriculum and the UNIVERSITY overall direction of the University. It will provide an opportunity for our students to develop the skills necessary for a sustained competitive advantage in business.” Plans include the recruitment of an exec- utive-in-residence/executive director who will
have entrepreneurial business experience. In REPORT addition to leading the development of the program, the executive director will act as a liaison between the business community and the Cotsakos College of Business.
“There is a strong need for a compre- hensive entrepreneurship program that will lead to the development of future genera- tions of entrepreneurs in our region,” says Sam Basu, dean of the Cotsakos College of Business. “Our educational goal is to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez gives the commencement address provide pragmatic, relevant, and rigorous on drums and Steve La Spina on bass, set ment of a bachelor’s degree, but today is education to our students, and the addition a fitting tone for the ceremony to follow. about that and more. It’s also your vision of of the study of entrepreneurship creates Dr. Taylor—whose career as a jazz pianist, the role you will play in the years to come. synergy with other innovative programs composer, and educator spans more than six It’s about how you will build upon today’s at the Cotsakos College of Business.” decades—received an honorary doctor of achievement.” humane letters degree. At the graduate ceremony, held in the Music and Politics Featured at In his commencement address, late afternoon in the Rec Center, 303 stu- University’s 185th Commencement Menendez, who is New Jersey’s first dents were awarded master’s degrees. Joyce U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and jazz Hispanic senator, left the graduates with a Powell, M.A. ’80, gave the commencement musician Dr. Billy Taylor received honor- singular message. “The easiest way to find address. Powell, who is president of the th ary degrees at William Paterson’s 185 success in your life is to spend it doing New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), commencement ceremony held on May 20 things that are hard. Sometimes, you’re not received a President’s Medal for her “coura- on Wightman Field. The event featured going to have a choice. You’ll have to sign geous and insightful leadership, unwavering a commencement address by Senator contracts you don’t enjoy reading, you’ll be commitment to teachers and students, and Menendez, who advised the graduates to required to do assignments at your job you eloquent and passionate advocacy for chil- challenge themselves. don’t enjoy doing, or asked to vote for politi- dren with special needs.” cians whose positions are more complicated Powell urged the students to take on than they want you to believe. As citizens, challenges. “I don’t want you to forget the you’re going to confront enormous chal- value of becoming part of something larger lenges. The secret to doing what is hard is than yourself,” she said. “Something where remembering that it brings great rewards others are just as dedicated, just as talented, further down the line,” he said. “Fortunate- just as motivated as you have agreed to join ly, it’s clear you already know this. Because their efforts together to tackle challenges that’s what college is all about. It’s practice that none of us could tackle alone.” doing things that are hard.” p a g e Menendez, who began his career as 5 Wf i v e a public servant as a nineteen-year-old college student when he resolved to reform his local school board, received an honorary Honoree Dr. Billy Taylor performs one of his tunes doctor of laws degree for his “humanitarian at the ceremony attitude, (and) zealous commitment to the health, economic advancement, and overall It also included the dulcet tones of a well-being” of the people of New Jersey and song written and performed on piano by the nation. Dr. Taylor. The notes of the tune floated President Arnold Speert encouraged the out over the colorful umbrellas held by graduates to use their educations as calls some of the 1,750 graduates and scores of to action. “A call to action for the years to well-wishers. come…action in your careers, action in your Taylor’s gospel-tinged composition, families, action in your communities,” he Dr. Arlene Holpp Scala ‘71, M.A. ‘81 (left), professor I Wish I Knew How It Feels to be Free, said. “Yes, you can celebrate your achieve- of women’s studies, with happy graduates Charity performed by him with Winard Harper Foster (center) and Madinah Muhammad (right)
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Art Department Achieves invited lectures, and has been the recipi- Cashman and Epstein, archrivals as Prestigious Accreditation ent of several awards. He has maintained a well as friends, discussed their strategies The University’s Department of Art has prolific artistic career while at the same time for fielding winning teams, as well as the achieved accreditation from the National developing his career as a musical educa- heated rivalry that exists between the two REPORT Association of Schools of Art and Design tor. Most recently a member of the CUNY teams. Kevin Burkhardt ’97, the Mets field (NASAD) for the undergraduate and gradu- faculties at Hunter College and Hostos reporter for SportsNet NY (SNY), moder- ate degree programs offered by its College Community College, he has previously ated the event, eliciting stories from both of the Arts and Communication. NASAD is served as chancellor of the Puerto Rico executives about life behind the scenes in the national accrediting agency for art and Conservatory of Music and as a professor the major leagues. Their appearance drew design and art and design-related disciplines. at the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedra sports reporters from the New York Times, By achieving accreditation, William and California State University at San Ber- New York Daily News, New York Post, UNIVERSITY Paterson is one of only 277 institutions with nardino. He holds a doctoral degree from Star-Ledger, YES Network, SNY, Associ- art programs that have achieved NASAD the University of California at Los Angeles. ated Press, and more, resulting in dozens accreditation, which requires an extensive of articles and reports about the event. peer review process including a lengthy Programs Featuring Stephen self-study of the institution’s programs Sondheim and Brian Cashman Federal Grant Awarded and an on-site review by a visiting team And Theo Epstein Entertain To Create Statewide Digital of evaluators. NASAD is the only national Sold-Out Audiences at DLS Video Repository accrediting agency for educational institu- Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, William Paterson University, in colla- tions in the visual arts and design recognized and baseball general managers Brian boration with Rutgers University and by the U.S. Department of Education. Cashman of the New York Yankees and NJEDge.net, has been awarded a prestigious Theo Epstein of the Boston Red Sox, drew grant from the Institute of Museum and Raymond Torres-Santos sold-out audiences in separate events as Library Services (IMLS) to create a state- Named Dean of College of the part of the Distinguished Lecturer Series wide digital video archive comprised of a Arts and Communication in Shea Center for Performing Arts. wide range of educational materials that will Dr. Raymond Torres-Santos, a com- Sondheim, a musical theatre icon, dis- provide streaming video to New Jersey poser and conductor who has received cussed his fifty-year career as a composer and colleges and universities, K-12 schools, international recognition for his musi- lyricist for stage and screen. Vocal illustrations libraries, and cultural heritage institutions. cal compositions and talent as a pianist, were provided The three-year, $1 million IMLS arranger, producer, and conductor, has been by Anthony National Leadership Grant supports the appointed as dean Rapp, best launch of NJVid: New Jersey Video Portal, of the College known for creat- which will provide educators, students, and of the Arts and ing the role of lifelong learners with centralized access to a Communication Mark Cohen in variety of tools and services, including video effective July 1. the Broadway lectures on demand, licensed commercial “After an and film versions videos, and locally owned videos, via a Web- extensive national of Rent; Sean based streaming video portal. Three major search, I am Patrick Flahaven, New Jersey consortia that represent most pleased that Dr. of the Sondheim Stephen Sondheim educational organizations in the state will Raymond Torres- Review, was incorporate and share their video resources Raymond Torres-Santos Santos has agreed moderator. Prior to the lecture, Sondheim via the portal: VALE (Virtual Academic to join the University to provide new lead- was the featured topic in a two-day aca- Library Environment), NJEDge.net, and p a g e ership to the College of the Arts and Com- demic conference hosted by the University. New Jersey Digital Highway. 6 munication,” says Edward Weil, provost and Titled “The Sagacious Stephen Sondheim “Digital video provides a multisensory Ws i x senior vice president for academic affairs. Symposium,” the conference brought an experience that is an increasingly important “Dr. Torres-Santos is not only an accom- international group of Sondheim scholars resource for teaching and learning,” says plished and versatile musician, but brings to the campus for a wide range of events Sandra Miller, director of instruction and significant administrative experiences from including papers, panels, and performances. research technology at William Paterson and his previous appointments. He will surely principal investigator for the project. Plans share his enthusiasm for education in the are underway to launch the project’s first arts with the faculty and students within video collection, to be called NJVid Com- the College and provide new directions for mons. “The Commons will provide locally the University as a center for the arts.” owned videos from NJVid participants Torres-Santos’ accomplishments as a around the state that are digitized and musician include compositions (instru- made available for anyone to use,” Miller mental, vocal, and electronic), conduct- explains. The launch of NJVid Commons ing, performances (piano and keyboards), is slated for the end of the summer. and recordings. He has published various Theo Epstein of the Boston Red Sox and Brian articles, has presented numerous papers and Cashman of the New York Yankees UNIVERSITY
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of three members of the University community. REPORT
Ana M. Gomez, Houston served as the first editor and dedication for assistant profes- of The Beacon for the two years after the benefit of the sor of history, died the paper’s founding, so there would University as well on February 11, be “unified communication on campus. as the New Jersey 2008. Gomez was We did not anticipate solving problems higher education INMEMORIAMappointed to the or setting the world straight when we community,” says faculty in 2004. started,” he said in an interview for The President Arnold A Latin Ameri- Beacon’s fiftieth anniversary issue. “We Speert. “During his can scholar who focused on colonial just wanted a college newspaper for tenure, he significantly influenced many Central American society and the mili- the fun of it and to tell what was hap- of the statewide initiatives and activities tary, she taught colonial Latin Ameri- pening. We did not get into very many relating to the acquisition of, and imple- can history and developed several new heavy issues.” mentation of, autonomy for New Jersey courses for the department on both the Operating on a tiny budget of only public education. We also gained recog- undergraduate and graduate level. She $100 from the Student Government nition and respect in various sectors for was the co-editor of a multivolume book Association (SGA), Houston and his our sound fiscal management practices.” series, Realidad Historica, and co-edited staff of four, in the absence of a per- Spiridon oversaw unprecedented the first book in the series, Los Rostros de manent newsroom, met in an unused growth and expansion of the Univer- la Violencia: Guatemala y El Salvador, classroom in School No. 24, then the sity’s physical facilities, assets, and Siglos XVIII y XIX (The Many Faces University’s home in Paterson. “We operational budget. During his tenure, of Violence: Eighteenth and Nineteenth would meet in the classroom or in the he supervised the construction of more Century Guatemala and El Salvador). student lounge and piece out the assign- than $100 million worth of facilities. Before coming to William Paterson, ments and put it together,” he said. He recognized the importance of Gomez taught at Lewis University. She The first issues consisted of four pages information technology to the mission was the recipient of a MacArthur printed once a month. of the institution, and shepherded the Scholar Fellowship, and received Unable to attend college directly development of, and installation of, the research awards from Yale University, after high school, Houston worked as University’s network, communication, the University of Minnesota Graduate a file clerk for a company in Paterson, and information systems. School, and the Program for Cultural and later joined the Merchant Marines. Early in his career, Spiridon, a civil Cooperation Between Spain’s Ministry While on campus, he was president of engineer, was an expert in structural of Culture and the United States Uni- the SGA, master of the Skull and Pon- design of long and short span bridges. versities Research Grant. iard fraternity, and the first manager of While in the U.S. Navy, he handled Born in El Salvador, she received the college bookstore. To support him- the architectural and structural design bachelor’s and master’s degrees from self, he worked in the campus library for of combat vessels including the U.S.S. San Francisco University, and earned thirty-five cents an hour. Forrestal, for which he received a letter a doctorate from the University of At the outbreak of World War II he of commendation. He was an Air Force p a g e Minnesota. joined the Coast Guard, serving in the veteran of the Korean War. 7 Ws e v e n North Atlantic and later in the South Spiridon changed his career course James Houston, Pacific. Houston earned a doctorate in 1960 when he was appointed assistant Jr. ’40, professor from Columbia University and found professor of science at Staten Island emeritus of psychol- his way back to campus as a professor Community College. He later joined ogy and an alumnus in 1952, fulfilling a lifelong dream to New York’s CUNY system in various who founded The become a teacher. positions for several years before coming Beacon, the Univer- to William Paterson in 1980. sity’s original news- Peter S. Spiridon, vice president emeri- He earned bachelor’s and master’s paper, as a freshman tus for administration and finance, died degrees, both in civil engineering, from in 1936, died on December 14, 2007. He on February 25, 2008. He served as vice New York University, and held a profes- served on the University’s faculty and president from 1980 until his retirement sional engineer’s license from New York in several administrative positions from in 1998. and New Jersey. 1952 to 1981. “Pete applied his spirited energy
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President Arnold Speert displaying a gift Jazz legend Clark Terry (left) chats with David Demsey, Robert Quicke, assistant professor of communication presented by Zou Jianping, vice president of professor of music and coordinator of jazz studies, and general manager of WP 88.7 FM, poses next to the Nanjing Arts Institute during the opening reception for the archive radio station’s new logo
Chinese Musicians participated in a number of music faculty and students,” William Paterson students, From Prestigious discussions and classes in the says Edward Weil, William the Nanjing students met with ONNanjingCAMPUS Arts Institute music department. Paterson’s provost and senior renowned jazz trumpet player Visit Campus for “We are excited to con- vice president for academic and educator Clark Terry for a Cultural Exchange tinue our long relationship affairs, who visited Nanjing last lively introduction to American Traditional Chinese music with Nanjing Arts Institute fall to discuss opportunities for jazz, as well as demonstrations filled Shea Center as five by hosting these wonderful cultural exchange. “Nanjing of percussion music led by young musicians sat in a row is a premier Chinese institu- Payton MacDonald, assistant on stage dressed in modern tion for arts education, and professor of music, and jazz clothes but holding and play- we look forward to furthering improvisation, led by David ing ancient Chinese instru- our cooperative relationship by Demsey, professor of music. ments. sending our own music faculty MacDonald and Demsey will In song after song, they and students to Nanjing in travel to China in October with introduced music that was, at October 2008.” a student percussion ensemble first, dissonant to the Western During their two concerts, and a student jazz ensemble. p a g e ear, unused to the sound of the the musicians explored the “Although the traditional 8 ancient instruments. But the breadth of music from across Chinese music they performed We i g h t beauty of the music soon melt- China on a wide variety of tra- so beautifully was in many cases ed away any discord. In this ditional Chinese instruments, the first time our students had way, musicians from Nanjing including the pi-pa, a plucked heard anything like this ‘live’ Arts Institute, one of China’s stringed instrument; the zheng, before, I was struck by the most prestigious arts schools, a Chinese zither with twenty- many similarities between our shared their musical talents five strings; the bamboo flute; ‘worlds,’” says Demsey. “Their during a six-day visit to the the suo-na, a Chinese oboe; the music is structured like ours University in April. Their visit sheng, a Chinese mouth-blown on many levels. As soon as we was part of a cultural exchange free reed instrument; the erhu, all began to focus on any music between the two universities. a Chinese violin; as well as issue together, the language While on campus, the drums and piano. barrier vanished and we all real- Nanjing faculty and students In addition to presenting ized that it’s not a cliché, music presented two concerts of a session introducing their truly is a universal language that traditional Chinese music, and Tong Yin, playing the pi-pa Chinese instruments to we all understand on a deeper, more profound level than any The concert, which featured use and study of these materi- Terry’s collec- spoken language can provide.” Terry as guest soloist with the als into the curriculum of our tion, the archive Nanjing Arts Institute, the William Paterson University vibrant program.” contains original oldest arts academy established Jazz Orchestra, underscored the Located in College Hall, pencil manuscripts in China and the only compre- archive’s significance: the pro- the Living Jazz Archive pro- by Thad Jones, the CAMPUS hensive arts institute in Jiangsu gram featured Terry’s original vides students, researchers, founding director Province, is located along scores dating to the 1950s. The and visitors with the oppor- of the Jazz Studies China’s East Coast. William archive also includes the archi- tunity to explore original jazz Program, as well as Paterson’s relationship with val materials of the late jazz manuscripts and other materi- original manuscripts Nanjing Arts Institute dates to trumpeter Thad Jones and the als that are an important part of compositions by 1996, and has included a num- late jazz pianist James Williams. of jazz history. James Williams, who ber of cultural exchanges by “We are very proud to Financial support for the served as director of the pro- faculty and students. house the William Paterson archive was provided by James gram from 1999 until his death Zhiyuan Cong, a profes- University Living Jazz Archive, Terrile ’87, senior vice presi- in 2004. The facility includes sor of art at William Paterson and to present the legacies of dent of Capital Research and two state-of-the-art listening and a graduate of Nanjing the great Clark Terry, and two Management. “At William stations, a video station, and a Arts Institute, has served of our past directors: the inimi- Paterson, I had a great musi- teaching and research area. to facilitate the relationship table pianist James Williams, cal education and experienced between the two institutions Campus Radio Station for more than a decade. “An Relaunches arts exchange truly promotes The University’s twenty-year- cultural understanding, which old radio station launched a is very important in today’s new format recently, as WPSC global society,” he says. Cong, Radio 88.7 FM morphed into who led his third study tour to WP 88.7 FM, Brave NewON China in May, which included Radio on April 21. time at Nanjing, says the ben- With a roster of more than efits of such partnerships are 120 student disc jockeys, the immeasurable. “Both institu- station provides programming tions enhance their interna- seven days a week, twenty-four tional reputation, which is a hours a day. The new format, tremendous asset.” an eclectic mix of music and talk, is supported by new soft- ware, and technology used in University Celebrates Clark Terry chats with Justin Kauflin, a jazz studies major who graduated in May, the industry, so students can during the opening of the Living Jazz Archive Opening of Living learn on the type of equipment Jazz Archive and Thad Jones, a true jazz significant personal growth, used in professional radio. Clearly moved and pleased by legend,” says Mulgrew Miller, thanks to faculty like Rufus “We will still have eclectic the turnout for the opening of director of the University’s Reid and fellow students like programming, but we have the Living Jazz Archive, which internationally acclaimed Jazz Bill Stewart, among others,” really tried to schedule the day houses memorabilia from his Studies Program. “The memo- says Terrile, who majored in so that our programming flows long career, legendary jazz trum- rabilia will be a rich resource jazz. “The work ethic I found, from mostly music during the peter and educator Clark Terry p a g e of historical and musical infor- because I loved playing so weekday to specialty music 9 surveyed the gathered guests Wn i n e mation for the students and much, has stayed with me until and talk shows in the evenings with a big smile on his face. researchers.” now. Those important things and on weekends,” says Robert Sitting to one side of the “The creation of the Wil- drove the commitment to the Quicke, assistant professor of archive beneath newly framed liam Paterson University Liv- archive.” communication and general posters of his historic concerts, ing Jazz Archive represents a Following the concert, Terry manager of the station. chatting and scatting with music historic step for our campus,” and his wife, Gwen, joined Quicke plans to eventually students, faculty, and well-wish- says David Demsey, profes- Music Department faculty and increase the music library from ers from all across campus, sor of music and coordinator students for a special reception ten thousand pieces to more Terry let the music and accom- of the Jazz Studies Program. in the archive, where photos than twenty-five thousand. “We plishments of a decades-long “Unlike other ‘sealed’ archive and display cases with memo- want to play the most diverse career speak for themselves, as collections, it is Clark Terry’s rabilia line the walls. “The selection of music ever heard the University celebrated the wish and our intent to use the students are serious about jazz, on the radio,” he says. “Plus, opening of this new Living Jazz collections for active teaching, and that’s what brought us we support local artists and Archive in grand style, with a learning, performance, and here,” said Gwen Terry. musicians in a way that few special concert. research and to integrate the In addition to Clark other stations do. We regularly
Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 have live bands in for than not rise to it. WP 88.7 FM on close collaboration with two appropriation of the new term interviews and live has great equipment and is a Italian linguists at the Univer- created a distinguishing cat- sessions.” superb environment in which to sity of Trieste. The results and egory that allowed social and Allison Iurato, learn about the exciting world analysis developed will address aesthetic value to be attached to
CAMPUS a DJ with a show of radio. Here, students are also specific questions concern- both the past and to a present called A-Rock, which forging friendships that will last ing fundamental properties of that seemed in jeopardy.” has aired on Tues- way beyond graduation.” natural language, and will con- Broome writes that because days from 3:00 to tribute to the body of research nostalgia “was originally tied 6:00 p.m. since Janu- in descriptive, theoretical, and to the idea of home,” creative ary 2007, is pleased Languages and comparative linguistics…Fur- works can be called “fictive with the new format. Cultures Professor ther, it will contribute to our domains,” that is, “imaginary “Everyone’s optimism bounces Wins Fulbright Award understanding of how, and per- places to return to, naturalized off each other,” she says. “We Judy Bernstein, assistant pro- haps why, languages change.” spaces that carry the illusion of see something’s happening. fessor of languages and cultures Bernstein joined the being originary.” We have better music in more and a specialist in linguistics, William Paterson faculty in genres than before. All the DJs received a Fulbright Senior 2001. The author of numerous have a passion about radio. I’m Research Award and spent the articles and essays on linguis- very protective of my show, spring 2008 semester conduct- tics, she is one of thirty-one Fulbright scholars on the faculty. She holds a grant from the National Science Founda- tion for research on Appala- chian English, and previously held a grant from the American ON Council of Learned Societies to study Appalachian English as a stigmatized dialect spoken in the United States. Online Education is Topic of Communication English Professor Professor’s Book Examines Foundation The pedagogy of online educa- Of Nostalgia as tion is the topic of a new book Cultural Concept edited by Sharmila Pixy Ferris, While the feeling of nostalgia, associate professor of commu- defined by Judith Broome, nication. The textbook, Under- associate professor of Eng- standing Online Instructional Modeling, Theories and Practices, WP 88.7 FM disc jockeys gather outside the radio station to celebrate the relaunch lish, in her new book Fictive Domains: Body, Landscape, and focuses on theoretical and practical approaches to online and treat it like it’s my baby. I ing research at the University Nostalgia, 1717-1770, as “the learning by using a variety of want it to grow and get better. of Trieste in Trieste, Italy. desire for something elusive, online instructional models as With Professor Quicke’s help Bernstein’s research project, something lost,” has been p a g e well as outlining best practices. and drive, we can be one of the “The Grammatical Feature around for many years, it was 1 0 “There is an imminent need Wt e n best college radio stations.” ‘Person’ Across Languages and in the eighteenth century that to provide guidance in online Mostly, Quicke envisions Time,” focuses on small words it began to be used in literature teaching and learning so that the radio station as a true pre- that provide clues about the and other genres. educators and designers use professional experience for grammar of a sentence. “The “Nostalgia emerged as a technology more effectively in the students. research expands the area of cultural construction at a time teaching practice and instruc- “It definitely has to be inquiry of my recent of accelerated tional design,” say Ferris. fun,” he says. “But also, the work on English social change and The book, she continues, experience needs to fully pre- to contemporary increasing social “addresses the pressing needs pare those who want to work Romance languages instability as a in online education by bridging in professional radio for that like Italian and to response to the theories with practice, address- environment. At WP 88.7 FM extinct languages anxiety produced ing emerging issues in online we encourage creativity com- like Latin and Old by such social pedagogy and instructional bined with professionalism. I English,” Bernstein transforma- modeling, and identifying best think that if you offer students explains. “The success tions,” Broome practices in online teaching a challenge they more often of the research relies reports. “The and learning.” Sociology Professor poverty and social class, race Student Wins Fulbright still practiced today. Edits Comprehensive and ethnic relations, social Study-Research Grant, A resident of Wayne, Social Problems movements, social theory, and A First for William she has been an Encyclopedia substance abuse. Paterson active member of the
Vincent Parrillo, a profes- In addition to Parrillo, Tamara Issak, a May 2008 nearby Circassian CAMPUS sor of sociology, has edited a full-time faculty and staff who graduate of William Paterson Benevolent Associa- new encyclopedia that offers contributed articles to the with a bachelor’s degree in tion; she also served an interdisciplinary perspec- encyclopedia include Lawrence English, summa cum laude, has as president of the tive on many social issues that Mbogoni, African, African been awarded a 2008-09 study Muslim Students are a continuing concern in American, and Caribbean and research grant from the Association on cam- people’s lives. The two-vol- studies; Balmurli Natrajan and Fulbright U.S. Student Pro- pus, and as news edi- ume set, titled The Encyclo- Maria Villar, anthropology; gram, which is administered by tor of The Beacon. pedia of Social Problems (Sage Michael Sebetich and Miryam the Institute of International Publications), also contains Wahrman, biology; Richard Education. Issak is the first contributions from more than Blonna, community health; University student to receive a fifty William Paterson faculty Giuliana Campanelli Andreo- Fulbright award. representing fourteen academic poulos, Alexandros Panayides, Her research project will departments. and Paul Swanson, economics take her to Syria, where she “Social problems affect and finance; Julia Rosenthal, plans to explore Circassian cul- everyone, whether we confront elementary and early childhood ture—and her ethnic identity. them on a personal, local, education; Richard Pardi and “My mother is from Jordan and regional, national, or global Karen Swanson, environmental my father is from Syria, but level,” says Parrillo. “Here, in a science; Danielle Liautaud- they are Circassian, and we are single, comprehensive resource, Watkins, graduate admissions; originally from the Caucasus contributing experts and schol- Mountains in Russia,” Issak ON ars from nineteen different dis- explains. Because of politics ciplines from eighteen countries and war, many Circassians fled Tamara Issak provide insight into the many to Turkey and the Middle East, issues and concerns of today. In including the Golan Heights, Recently awarded the Ralph addition, public and university which was similar to the Bunche Fellowship to pursue libraries presently lack any mountainous climate of their a master’s degree in English at social problems encyclopedia, Caucasus homeland. After the Rutgers University, Issak will and so this major reference Israeli occupation of the Golan defer her fellowship in order work fills a real need.” Heights in 1967, many Circas- to accept the Fulbright award. With more than six hundred sians moved to Damascus in While she is excited at the entries, the encyclopedia cov- Syria, where they continue to opportunity to conduct original ers all of the major theories, live in communities to preserve research, her year of study will approaches, and contempo- Thomas Owusu, geography; their culture. also mark a personal journey. rary issues in social problems Robert Harris, instruction and “I am interested in how “As a young Muslim woman and also provides insight into research technology; Gladys Circassian culture has fared wearing a hijab in America, how social conditions become Scott and Keumsil Kim Yoon, after so much movement,” says I am often asked, ‘Where are defined as social problems, languages and cultures; Sheila Issak, who plans to focus on you from?’ I usually pause for a and the ways different people Collins, Diana Judd, Michael the changing role of Circas- moment, then I respond, ‘I am p a g e Principe, and Stephen Sha- 1 1 and organizations view and sian women. She will con- Circassian,’” she says. “This We l e v e n try to solve them. It addresses lom, political science; Thomas duct research at the National project is very much about fig- social problems that are fairly Heinzen and Behnaz Pakizegi, Library and the Circassian uring out who I am, and what new, such as computer crimes psychology; Maboud Ansari, Cultural Center Library, both distinguishes my culture from and identity theft, and others Mary Pat Baumgartner, Kath- in Damascus. Issak will be others. I feel it is a privilege that are centuries old, such as erine Chen, Mark Ellis, Charley based at the University of and an honor to be part of such poverty and prostitution. Top- Flint, Gennifer Furst, Kath- Damascus, where she will take a community, and I do not ever ics include aging and the life leen Korgen, James Mahon, courses in Arabic. want our traditions and history course, economics and work, Rosanne Martorella, Keumjae Issak’s project is an exten- to be forgotten.” education, family, gender Park, Enrique Pumar, Peter sion of research she conducted inequality and sexual orienta- Stein, and Susanna Tardi, soci- for her Humanities Honors tion, health, housing and urban- ology; Peter Griswold, special Program thesis, which exam- ization, politics, power and war, education and counseling; and ined Circassian etiquette, an population and environment, Arlene Scala, women’s studies. ancient cultural code of rules
Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 s class begins, hard, practices daily, per- the students in forms often, and loves AStephen Bryant’s A Voice That the discipline of it all,” spring Concert Choir stand says fellow faculty mem- and stretch. Next, they ber Nan Guptill Crain, touch their toes, reach Resonates a professor of voice who toward the ceiling, grab has worked with Bryant the sides of their heads to throughout his years at the stretch their tongues and University. loosen their jaws. Before with Audiences “In his teaching— long, a chorus of “yayay- whether in the studio, ayaya” reverberates through the classroom, the choral room 101 in Shea Center and Students rehearsals, or in direct- for Performing Arts. ing Opera Workshop—he From his position at expects professionalism the conductor’s podium, and dedication. He is Bryant, a William Paterson constantly helping his stu- University professor of dents to understand what voice and director of choral a career in music truly activities, holds up his hand encompasses,” she says. to stop them. “Some of you As a professor, Bryant are saying ‘yoyoyoyoyo.’ It’s offers his students insights ‘yayayayaya.’ We’re loosen- gained from his vast expe- ing our instrument for the rience as a performer. “I audience. Let’s try again.” tell my students all the Bryant’s Concert Choir time, when you get up on class—composed of voice stage, you have an obliga- performance and music tion to give the audience education majors, as well your best. Whether you’re as other members of the in the chorus, or a soloist, University community who or whatever you’re doing, audition to sing—is cur- Stephen Bryant Finds Harmony in His it’s an opportunity for rently preparing for the cul- excellence—to rise above mination of the semester: a Career as Performer and Professor the mediocre,” he says. “I final performance. After a always tell them, the last vocal chord warm-up, the By Christine S. Diehl thing I want is for them to students are about to sing be robots. They’re not just Chichester Psalms by Leon- doing what I want. They’re ard Bernstein. doing something for them- “Let me hear your best tone, as gor- Balancing his dual roles as a classical selves. It’s going to be much more satisfying geous as we can make it for the audience. singer and University professor, Bryant for them and for the audience if they put in The hair has to stand up on the backs is a consummate professional who shows that effort.” p a g e of their necks, in a good way,” Bryant the same focus and dedication to his craft, When performing, Bryant expects no 1 2 Wt w e lv e instructs. “We’ve all got to be in it one whether singing with the New York City less from himself, taking a cue from one of hundred percent. It’s what we owe to the Opera or coaching his students to achieve his idols, the renowned German baritone, audience. Let’s show them the world-class perfect pitch. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. “I saw him in quality we’re capable of.” His classes at the University range from rehearsal with the Philadelphia Orchestra With a rich bass baritone that has gar- Concert Choir and Choral Conducting to doing the Kindertotenlieder by Mahler, and nered rave reviews, Bryant is no stranger to Opera Workshop, a program he developed I was never the same musician after that, world-class performance. His distinguished shortly after joining the music faculty near- because he gave so much, but not so much career in concert and opera has taken him ly twenty years ago. He also gives private that it was over the top. There’s a balance around the world, with acclaimed perfor- voice lessons to a small number of students with performance. If it’s too much, then mances in the United States, Europe, the each semester. the audience gets turned off. But he gave Middle East, and Asia. Over the years, “Stephen is a remarkable colleague, one in a way that drew you in and you always Bryant’s powerful voice has delighted who wears many hats as both a teacher and knew he was doing his absolute best,” Bry- audiences with a repertoire spanning from a performer. His beautiful and expressive ant recalls. “When I go on stage, I want to Mozart and Verdi to Virgil Thomson and singing inspires students, and shows them be performing on every cylinder, using all Stewart Wallace. what can be accomplished if one works of my energy. You want that experience for the audience and for yourself, to be giving He reapplied to University of Michi- tell them, you have to know how you come everything you have.” gan and was accepted into the master’s across. If you were sitting in the audience, For Bryant, performing is second program in conducting. After completing would you pay to see you?” says Bryant. nature. Born in Union City, Indiana, and his degree, in 1989 Bryant applied for a “If you watch American Idol, so many of raised in Princeton, New Jersey, he comes position as a voice and choral instructor at the people who audition don’t have a clue from a musical family; his father was a pia- William Paterson, and was hired by profes- how they come off. Believe me, I watch nist schooled at Juilliard, and his mother sor of music and then-chair of the music American Idol, and I tell my Opera Work- was a singer. “I was always singing from a department, Stephen Marcone. shop people that they should watch it too, young age. And I’m very lucky I had musi- Upon joining the faculty at William because they need to see people in an audi- cal parents who encouraged it,” he says. Paterson, one of Bryant’s early goals was tion situation.” By the time he was nine, Bryant was to establish an Opera Workshop program. To that end, Bryant has structured the performing in the Columbus Boys Choir, Launched in 1991, Opera Workshop gives program so that the first three classes are now known as the American Boys Choir, performance majors an opportunity to mock auditions, which he encourages his and continued until ninth grade. present a public performance each semes- students to capture on video. “I send them Though Bryant also studied piano and ter, which is staged, costumed, and sung out of the room, someone brings them in flute as a child, it was clear that his voice was in the original languages. Seventeen years and asks them their name, what are they his true talent. “When I applied to Oberlin, later, the program is still going strong, singing. You have to watch yourself. It’s I auditioned on voice and flute. I was an with the latest Opera Workshop featuring painful sometimes, but we have to see and okay, fair flute player and my voice was much scenes from operas by Donizetti, Mozart, listen, and know how we’re coming across. better,” Bryant says modestly. “They didn’t and Strauss, as well as music by American I tell them, the reason this is important actually say you’re rejected in flute—they musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim. is because the audience pays, and the fact just said, ‘you’re accepted in voice.’” “Steve has done a remarkable job in that they pay determines whether or not After graduating from Oberlin College building Opera Workshop to a fine level,” you have a career. The audience is the final in Ohio in 1971 with a bachelor of music Marcone says. “At the same time, he has judge as to how you’re doing, and how you degree, Bryant nearly detoured from his continued to be a world-class singer who appear is the determining factor in the musical career when he enrolled in a Presby- brings a lot of prestige to the University.” longevity of your career. So you have to be terian seminary in San Anselmo, California. Through Opera Workshop, Bryant very tuned in to the audience,” he says. “I realized I wasn’t ready for that so I didn’t hopes to help his classical voice students One of his Opera Workshop students, stay. I was, and still am, very interested in appreciate both the joys and challenges Ashley Benson, a junior majoring in classical Zen Buddhism, but I realized I was more of the profession. “You have to be able to voice performance, says of Bryant, “What I interested in the idea of enlightenment act, you have to know about the character. love the most is his enthusiasm for his work, than in becoming a minister,” he says. Just the singing in opera is difficult, and and the care he has for each of his students. Upon leaving the seminary, Bryant opera is much harder than straight acting, He tends to look more on the professional returned to Princeton and despite his low because you have to get across all this emo- side of education, preparing students for number in the draft lottery for Vietnam, tion in this specific amount of time, within careers in performance. It’s nice to have a he was spared from service. He went on these dynamics,” he says. professor who tries his best to see the big to University of Michigan to pursue a A key component of Opera Workshop is picture outside the walls of school…He also master’s in vocal performance. Anxious to a focus on auditioning. “For Opera Work- wants you to remember why you love sing- begin performing, he then moved to New shop, and actually for all of my students, I ing and what you’re working toward.” York and worked as a waiter at Tavern on the Green while he auditioned. Before long, he landed the role of the captain in Man of La Mancha and began p a g e 1 3 touring. After four years and a stint on a Wt h i r t e e n cruise ship, Bryant switched his focus to choral work, performing in Musica Sacra with the late Richard Westenberg. “I did that for a couple of years and it was just a whole different direction. But after a while I really needed a change.” Bryant moved to Boston and attended Cambridge College, graduating with a mas- ter’s in education with a math concentra- tion. “I taught math in Arlington Catholic High School for one year. Being a rookie teacher gave me a perspective. I had 180 students, math papers piled to the ceiling, and I just said, ‘I’m going back to music.’” Bryant works with students (left to right) Elizabeth Kane, Dawan Worsley, and Lauren Pearson during a dress rehearsal for opera workshop
Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 Benson, who has taken classes with Messiah, and I had someone come up to message, I said, ‘Tan, I think I’m getting it.’ Bryant for five semesters, is also impressed me afterwards who said something like, ‘I Two or three days later, he calls me back and by his skill as a performer. “He wants to was watching you every minute—you were says, ‘Congratulations, you got the part.’” get every word and feeling across. He really totally involved, with every fiber of your Bryant performed Marco Polo at the puts every bit of himself into every perfor- being.’ That’s a great compliment to me. I Munich Biennale, the Holland Festival in mance. There is not a second of disconnect know that I was doing my job. I know that Amsterdam, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, in his character, and he really practices they got their money’s worth—I’m giving the New York City Opera, and with the what he preaches about the effort it takes to them all I’ve got.” Japan Philharmonic in Tokyo. He is also be a performer. You can absolutely see his Bryant’s dedication to excellence has featured on the Sony Classics recording. love for his art in the music he sings.” made him a favorite of some of today’s He later collaborated with Tan Dun on Bryant’s stage presence made an impact most prominent composers. Recognized Water Passion After St. Matthew, a work on another of his students long before she commemorating the 250th anniversary of ever entered his classroom. Junior Emily Bach’s death. Polhamus, a student in Concert Choir, During a sabbatical this fall, Bryant recalls seeing Bryant perform Mendelsohn’s looks forward to working with the compos- Elijah with the Philadelphia Orchestra er once again. He is scheduled to perform when she was just eleven years old. in Water Passion After St. Matthew during a “I still remember seeing him on stage. My festival in Madrid in early September, fol- father keeps all the programs from perfor- lowed by performances of Marco Polo with mances my family attended, and when I was the Netherlands Opera from late Septem- applying to colleges, he pointed out to me that ber to November. if I came to William Paterson, I could actu- “I’m playing the roles of Dante and ally study with Professor Bryant. That really Shakespeare once again. I’m very excited drew me here,” says Polhamus, an art history about it,” he says. major who is also interested in singing. Bryant performs the role of Dante in Tan Though Bryant’s schedule is increasing- Whether guiding his students or on Dun’s Marco Polo with the New York ly packed with concert work—his summer City Opera stage himself, Bryant’s philosophy is that includes performing the role of Colline in performing is an opportunity to give of La Boheme at the Princeton Opera Festival yourself. “I once read an article in Opera as a premier interpreter of the work of the in June, as well as an orchestra concert at News by a singer named Anthony Griffey, Chinese composer Tan Dun, he created the Disney Hall in early August—he also looks and he really summed it up. He said, ‘I sing major role of Dante for the world premiere forward to time at home with his family to express, not to impress,’” Bryant says, of Marco Polo in 1996. in Montclair. admitting that he didn’t always feel that way. “It was a great collaboration,” Bryant His wife, Caryl Heaton, is a family physi- “When I was younger, [performing] was says of his previous work with Tan Dun, who cian at University Hospital in Newark. The an opportunity to get attention. Now it’s an is most widely known for his Grammy and two met at University of Michigan when opportunity to give something and when Academy Award-winning scores for the mov- Bryant was pursuing his master’s degree that’s happening, there’s a give and take. ies Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero. in conducting; he was an assistant conduc- Then you really are part of a transference One challenge Bryant faced in audi- tor and she was in the chorus. Married for of energy at a very high and positive level. tioning for the role of Dante was learning twenty years, they have two sons. David, After all, nobody wants to go to the theater Tuvan overtone singing, a form of throat nineteen, is entering his sophomore year at to be bored,” he says. singing that originated in Tuva, which is Indiana University, and Andrew, sixteen, Bryant acknowledges that in today’s part of Russia, in which a singer reaches will be a high school junior this fall. p a g e society, it can be difficult to motivate “I don’t want to be on the road all the 1 4 two or more pitches simultaneously. Wfo u r t e e n people to leave their homes to see a live “I went to the audition in New York not time. I want to have the opportunity to performance, which puts added pressure on even knowing what [overtone singing] was. watch my kids grow up and still have the performers to excel. “We have big screen It was one of the most unusual auditions of ability to perform as well,” says Bryant. TVs, we have high def, we have surround my life. There was no piano, so I sang an “My teacher at Oberlin, Roy Lazarus, who sound. It’s harder and harder to get people aria a capella. Then Tan gave me some of had a major effect on my life, used to say out of their homes to go see something. It the score—I think we had a pitch pipe or that the idea of a career is more attractive has to be special,” he says. something, and he wanted me to do over- than the reality. That’s why the older I get, That’s why Bryant often turns to tone singing. He tried to demonstrate it, the more blessed I feel to have a full-time reviews of his performances to help him and he’s terrible at it,” Bryant recalls. position that allows me to perform. To me, assess whether he’s succeeding in bringing “I left the audition, bought a couple of it’s the best of both worlds.” w audiences that something extra. “I need to CDs, and I heard what it was. So I started know how people view me. It’s only one practicing it in the shower—after all, you person’s opinion, but it’s still an opinion,” want a resonant place—and I started to get he says. “I remember with Pensacola Sym- the hang of it. So I called him and left a phony in Florida, we were doing H i g h Mountain Park Preserve A great escape at the edge of By Terry E. Ross ’80 campus and Mary Beth Zeman On a crisp and clear April morning, a group of William Paterson students, faculty, and staff members meet at the University’s Rec Center to hike at High Mountain Park Preserve.
p a g e 1 5 Wf i ft e e n The view looking east from the top of High Mountain Student hikers traverse a path
aren Hilberg, associate were used as signaling posts. difficult to explain. That’s why we call it director of recreation, serves Madeleine Zayac, a freshman in the ‘Trail Magic.’” as trail guide on this beautiful group, enjoys hiking as a way to meet When they come to a fork, the hikers morning. “The best part of people. “I met people from my residence switch to the yellow trail leading to the top Khiking is the social aspect,” says hall who I never saw until I went on a of the mountain. The topography constantly Hilberg, who arranges nearly one hike hike,” she says. changes, including low valleys and high a month at the park, including a “hot Hilberg also makes it an educational ridges. Eventually the trail winds around chocolate” hike in January. experience. “I teach students how to read a and forms a zig-zag pattern of switchbacks A haven of natural beauty, High trail map. I also show them how to look for that lead to the top of the mountain. As the Mountain Park is one of the largest tracts trail markers or blazes, the spot of paint on hikers ascend the mountain, the trail turns of forested land in the Piedmont region a tree or rock that identifies the trail. The very steep and rocky. But the payoff comes of northern New Jersey. The preserve objective is to get out in the woods, but also when they reach the summit. The ground is situated in the Preakness Range of the to be safe,” she explains. is flat and there’s a wonderful big rock to Watchung Mountains, a group of three, One access point for the trails begins sit on and take in a spectacular view of long ridges of volcanic origin formed during next to the top tier of Lot 6 on the William New York City. p a g e prehistoric periods. The property, situated Paterson campus. The group crosses College “New hikers are always impressed 1 6 Ws i x t e e n adjacent to the University, encompasses Road near the exit from the parking lot, with the views they get when they reach 1,153 acres of woodlands and wetlands and then makes a left and takes a carriage trail the summit,” says Vincent Blais, a senior is lush with plants and wildlife. Established up a hill parallel to the road. At the top, majoring in communication, who helps as a protected area in 1993, the park is Hilberg tells everyone to stretch. Hilberg conduct group hikes. “It’s inter- open to everyone. Heading onto the red trail, almost imme- esting because there’s a lot of different The park is owned and managed by The diately all the sounds of the road vanish. terrain. After a rainfall it can get muddy, Nature Conservancy, Wayne Township, and The noise of cars fades into blissful still- and we have to cross streams. And some- the State of New Jersey, and is also watched ness, and every once in a while a chirping times, if we’re quiet, we can see deer.” over by volunteers who belong to the New bird can be heard. Krystle Von Thaden, a senior majoring York/New Jersey Trail Conference. “Something wonderful and mysterious in physical education and music, started According to the Nature Conservancy, happens to people when they enter the hiking as a freshman through the Outdoors several rock shelters in the area have woods, commune with nature, and socialize Club. “Now I’m a student leader and work been determined to be sites of prehistoric with others,” says Hilberg. “It’s a certain for Karen. I help pick out the hikes, bring human habitation. During the American connection the students make with each the trail mix and water, and make sure the Revolution, high points along the ridge other and the world around them. It’s really group stays together on the trails. Everyone Karen Hilberg (left) and hikers (left to right) Madeleine Zayac, Krystle Von Thaden, Hiker Pat Phillip crosses a small stream on the trail and Pat Phillip take a break on the trail is at a different fitness level,” she says. Wakeman, director of campus activities and park so they could look up and observe the When teaching the course Community student leadership. “We find the experi- trees. “Once you break through that first and Ecosystem Ecology, Michael Sebetich, ence of getting out in nature and hiking thirty or forty feet, there’s this incredible professor of biology at William Paterson, as a group allows them to break the social open forest with a canopy of leaves and brings students to the park to sample trees barriers. When they get to the top, they can pine needles above you. It’s kind of a natural in a scientific manner and later analyze the look down at the campus, their world, and architecture,” he says. data. “The park is fantastic because you get a better sense of their place in it. That’s Van Putten also found the forest to be a can walk to it. I’m a field-oriented person when we talk about accomplishing goals.” useful classroom for his wooden materials and when I’m out there with the students it Susan Godar, a professor of marketing classes, the wood component of the sculp- just makes my day,” he says. and management and a member of the New ture program. “I wanted my students to “There’s a two hundred-foot change in York/New Jersey Trail Conference, is one make the association between the wooden elevation,” explains Sebetich. “Students of the volunteers who helps with upkeep boards and where it came from because a lot learn to relate the various species of trees on the trails. of the working characteristics of the mate- to the elevation and dryness of the soil,” “Fortunately, there are some really rial has to do with the growth of the tree. he continues. “For example, maple trees dedicated people who take care of it,” she It’s a wonderful way to learn,” he adds. love wet soil. So when students sample the says. Godar supervises a few volunteers p a g e 1 7 lower areas where there is water, they will who perform tasks such as painting blazes High Mountain Park is open from dawn Ws e v e nt e e n find a preponderance of maple trees. As for marking the trail. “Storms pull down to dusk for passive recreation. Groups seeking they go higher in elevation, they will find limbs and spring rains wash away the trails, to use the park for an organized event must white oak trees or hickory trees. And later, and we need volunteers to walk through register with and obtain park permits from when they look up the data in research and maintain it. Sometimes it’s as simple as Wayne Township’s Department of Parks and manuals, they confirm that certain trees moving a rock,” she explains. Recreation. For more information about the prefer dry soils and certain trees prefer Joseph Van Putten ’87, M.A. ’88, both park, visit http://www.waynetownship.com.w wet soil. By experiencing it firsthand, they an alumnus and a retired assistant professor make that connection,” he adds. of art at William Paterson, grew up with Hilberg also serves as a hiking guide for the park area as his playground and made groups of student orientation leaders and extensive use of it when he was teaching. resident assistants who go on hikes as part “I taught 3-D Design, which is dealing of their training and team-building exercise. with real spaces, and the woods are full “Our orientation leaders need to bond of spaces,” says Van Putten. On a bright, quickly and become a team,” says Jeff sunny day, he would bring his class to the
Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 University Students to Benefit from New Center for the Study of Critical Languages By Barbara E. Martin ’93, M.A. ’94 for our students to meet those needs, they must speak those languages.” “Language training is absolutely critical,” Tirado continues. “Not enough Americans have expertise with the critical languages, which require an extended sequence of intensive study. We learned after September 11 that there were interviews with Arabic speakers that were never transcribed because there weren’t enough qualified linguists to do the work. By establishing the Center, we are addressing the need in this country for training that will enhance our national security and global competitiveness. What’s at stake is the ability for American students to compete with their foreign counterparts, who often speak multiple languages.” The Center for the Study of Critical Languages offers instruction in Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Persian, Korean, and Russian. The Center, through the University’s Department of Languages and Cultures and the Asian Studies Pro- gram, will support curriculum development, The two American students in the Japanese class took off and provide language training incentives to encourage students to study the eight critical their shoes and bowed low in a show of respect to the student languages. An accelerated teacher prepara- tion program for K-12 teachers of Chinese who was role-playing their mother. Under the sharp eye of was launched this summer as a track in their professor, Haruko Taya Cook, a heritage Japanese speaker, the University’s Asian studies major. Next year, a Japanese language track and teacher Carla Sanders and Eric Dziadzio greeted her with the proper preparation in that language will join the p a g e Chinese language program. 1 8 We i g h t e e n words of respect shown to an older female relative. The expansion of these language offer- ings is made possible by a $200,436 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, n this way, they learn not only the Critical Languages this summer with the and a Title VI grant of $180,000. spoken language of Japan but also the help of several federal grants. “We will be the only public college in Iall-important cultural contexts into “The importance of these ‘less com- northern New Jersey training teachers which to put that language to its proper use. monly taught languages’ in our increasingly in Chinese and Japanese, so if you want Although Japanese is already a lan- global economy and society demands that to teach those languages you would need guage choice on campus, as is Chinese, higher education address the need for train- to come here to do so,” Tirado reports. six expanded languages, all labeled critical ing professionals in a wide variety of fields “We’re the only university in the state that languages, those for which there is a high who will have linguistic proficiency in these will have a Center for Critical Languages.” societal demand and insufficient linguistic languages,” says Isabel Tirado, dean of the The new Center will help students who expertise in the U.S., will soon be available College of Humanities and Social Sciences. not only wish to increase their language to University students as the institution “For example, countries like China and proficiency, but also to build careers using establishes the Center for the Study of India need American expertise, but in order that proficiency. Proficiency in critical languages provides enhanced career oppor- Plans for the Center also will support currently directly involved in our Asian tunities in the federal government, federal faculty. “We will be working with all the Studies Program, doing multidisciplinary law enforcement, national security, and faculty in critical languages including Chi- and interdisciplinary work. So it’s really international business. nese and Japanese,” Tirado says. “Our goal support for the entire idea of including Asia “The students will graduate with good, is to improve pedagogy in those courses, to in the curriculum and improving the educa- solid preparation and foundation in the bring in speakers who are experts in second tional careers of students in New Jersey.” language and be able to move on into a language acquisition, and to develop an So far, some students are already benefit- graduate program or stay with us for a cer- electronic archive for course materials, syl- ing from the University’s critical languages tification in the language,” says Theodore labi, and outlines so if districts want to look offerings. Carla Sanders, a private first class Cook, professor of history and director of at what we do with basic Persian, or basic in the Army National Guard who spent the the University’s Asian Studies Program. Japanese, for example, we can provide them spring semester in Professor Haruko Taya “The dream here is to be able to start with samples and outlines. We’re hoping to Cook’s Intermediate Japanese class, has been the students as freshmen, but it would be use that to create links to school districts.” studying Japanese for almost three years and even better if they came in with one or two Additionally, the Center will support the vows not to stop “until I become linguisti- years of a language,” Cook remarks. “We University’s Asian studies major, according cally and culturally fluent in Japanese.” are trying to look forward so that when to Ted Cook. She is studying Japanese because she has these students graduate, they will have “The idea to have the Center on campus a “great interest in Japanese culture which taken full advantage of the opportunity to is to support our ongoing Asian Studies Pro- includes many different forms of media: build their language and culture skills here gram,” he says. “We are creating a magnet movies, shows, books, and music. I figured with us—maybe including study abroad— for the north Jersey area to let people know it would be best to learn the language. I also and then have careers in teaching. We want we’re here and to draw students who are have a fondness for different languages.” w to have the institutional support and struc- interested in critical languages, but also to ture here for them to accomplish that.” draw students who are interested in inter- Some languages are more difficult for national studies and all the related fields Westerners to learn, and the critical lan- and subjects that are tied to the Center. guages fall into that category. We have more than forty faculty who are “There are four categories of languages that are distinguished by levels of difficulty and how many years it takes to develop pro- ficiency, and most of the critical languages are placed in the most difficult category,” Tirado reports. “Proficiency in Japanese, Chinese, or Hindi takes twice as long as p a g e 1 9 proficiency in Spanish, French, or Italian. Wn i n e t e e n It can require an additional two to three years of study to reach the same level.” “It’s important to start studying a lan- guage in high school,” she continues. “Or to provide the students with additional time in a foreign country. For example, if you want to become a teacher of Japanese and you are not a heritage or native speaker, you would need to be in a study abroad situation where you can be immersed in a language and culture to be able to make that jump. The summer program or a semester pro- gram will help them to catch up.” Tomo Kubo, a William Paterson senior, learns about traditional Japanese and Chinese tea ceremonies from tea specialist Judith Krall Russo during an event on campus
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William Paterson University Foundation Nets More than $130,000 At Annual Legacy Award Gala
Fader ’83, partner, Florio Perrucci Stein- hardt & Fader, LLC; Christopher Houlihan ’81, M.D., maternal and fetal medicine physician, St. Peter’s University Hospital; and Kathy Walsh ’81, president/CEO, The Arc of Bergen and Passaic Counties. James B. Healy ’79, who served as an attorney for the New Jersey Department of Transporta- tion for nineteen years prior to his death in 2006, was honored posthumously. The Faculty Service Award is given by the University’s Alumni Association to faculty members nominated by William Paterson alumni in recognition of demon- DEVELOPMENTNEWS strated career achievement and commitment to the University. This year’s recipient was David Demsey, professor of music and coordinator of the Jazz Studies Program. “Partnerships form the bedrock of
Domenick Stampone ‘94 (far left), president, Alumni Association Executive Council, and David Demsey (second the University’s ability to play a vital and from left), professor of music and coordinator of the Jazz Studies Program, and the recipient of the Faculty vibrant role in our students’ lives,” says Service Award, with Distinguished Alumni Award recipients (from left) Joseph J. Douress ’82, Catherine Ryan President Arnold Speert. “The generosity Callagee ’83, Kathy Walsh ’81, Paul T. Fader ’83, Dr. Christopher Houlihan ’81, and Joseph Healy ’82, who of our donors and friends of the University accepted the award on behalf of his late brother James Healy ’79 combine with our faculty and students to create a potent formula for success. Partner- The William Paterson University Foun- nition of significant achievement. The 2008 ships help to generate the crucial resources dation netted more than $130,000 at the recipients were: Catherine Ryan Callagee that we rely on day after day as a University Foundation’s eighteenth annual Legacy ’83, vice president of information services, committed to the highest possible quality. Award Gala and Silent Auction held on UPS; Joseph J. Douress ’82, vice president, We greatly appreciate their investment in p a g e April 5 at The Villa at Mountain Lakes. content operations, LexisNexis; Paul T. 2 0 our students and this great institution.” Wt w e nt y The annual event raises funds to support the University’s mission of promoting stu- dent success and academic excellence. Recipients of this year’s Legacy Award were James Caparro ’73 of Saddle River, founder, EDC, LLC; Bruce Lundvall of Wyckoff, president and CEO, Blue Note Label Group; and BAE Systems, with facilities in Wayne. The event also included the presentation of the University’s Distinguished Alumni Awards and Faculty Service Award. The Ken Lieberman (left) accepted the Legacy Award on The William Paterson Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Distinguished Alumni Award is presented behalf of BAE Systems. With him are Sandra Deller, David Demsey (left), performed at the Gala, joined by the William Paterson Alumni Association vice president for institutional advancement and by guest soloist Mulgrew Miller, a jazz pianist and president of the William Paterson University Founda- director of the University’s Jazz Studies Program to outstanding University alumni in recog- tion, and Arnold Speert, University president DEVELOPMENT “Support for the Legacy Award Gala helps William Paterson to develop and enhance programs that engage students in new and innovative ways,” says Sandra S. Deller, vice president for institutional advancement. “It helps us to provide all students—commuters and residents—with a living-learning environment that enriches
their educational experiences in the class- NEWS rooms, labs, studios, and throughout our active campus. Most importantly, support Guests look at the many offerings available during Bruce Lundvall, president and CEO, Blue Note Label enables us to offer scholarships to excep- the Gala’s Silent Auction Group (left), celebrates his Legacy Award with tional students—often with significant Sandra Deller and President Arnold Speert financial need.”
Distinguished Honorary Chairs Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Mountain Development Corporation
Honorary Chairs Spyros Lenas and Family Sodexo Legacy Award recipient James Caparro ‘73, founder Dancing the night away of EDC, LLC (left), with President Arnold Speert and Vice President Sandra Deller
University Commons says Joanne Nigrelli, assistant vice presi- and cooperation of departments across Campaign in dent for principal gifts. campus; and the Counseling, Health, and Naming opportunities are available for a Wellness Center, which educates students Full Swing number of areas in the complex, including about important health issues. The new University Commons complex, the ballroom, the redesigned multipurpose “We have worked diligently to develop which opened last fall, continues to be a room, the food court and rooftop terrace, programs that prepare students for their meeting ground for the campus commu- the main student dining room, and numer- roles as citizens in their communities, the nity. On any given day, there are students ous other lounges, meeting rooms, and state, and the nation. These types of col- congregating in the first floor dining areas, office suites. laborative experiences also enhance the studying in a student lounge, or grabbing To date, more than $82,000 has been value of our students’ degrees when they a quick cup of coffee in the café. Access raised in gifts and pledges from alumni and seek employment,” says John Martone, vice to student development services is now corporate friends. president for student development. “In a streamlined, and other activities for faculty “The complex provides a unique struc- climate of declining state support, funding p a g e and administrators take place in the ture for philanthropic gifts of $10,000 and for these initiatives is more important than 2 1 new meeting rooms, including the five- above,” Nigrelli reports. “A donor will be ever.” Wt w e nt y- O N E hundred-seat ballroom. able to provide direct financial support for For their support, donors will have the The University Commons, which includes student development programs rather than opportunity to name a classroom, confer- the redesigned John Victor Machuga Student construction costs.” ence room, atrium, or office within the Center, Wayne Hall, and a new confer- Opportunities for philanthropic support complex or even the grand ballroom. Addi- ence center, continues to be the focus of a include several programs: Senior Transi- tionally, two donor recognition walls will be unique fund-raising campaign sponsored tions, a program which helps students in constructed to feature gifts of $100 to $999, by the William Paterson University Foun- their senior year make a successful transition and $1,000 to $9,999. Annual Fund donors dation that is directed at student support to life after college; the Pioneer Leadership may give to a specific student development activities, not bricks and mortar. Institute, a student leadership development program or let the University designate the “The Commons represents the newest program; Collaborations for Change, which areas of greatest need. example of the University’s commitment brings together students from a variety of For additional information about the new to providing opportunities for students to campus organizations to work on a commu- University Commons, to schedule a tour, or to learn, collaborate, and develop leadership nity service project; alcohol education and offer financial support, contact Joanne Nigrelli skills in a nurturing, dynamic environment,” awareness, which includes the commitment at 973.720.2332.
Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 erson provided me with wonderful train- Planned Gift ing that ultimately became a passion.” In Provides Alumnus addition, he participates in a singing group that travels to nursing homes, senior cen- Richard Kulp with ters, and churches, entertaining audiences Opportunity to through song and theatrical performances. Often overlooked as a viable option for Leave a Legacy making a planned gift, a life insurance policy is an excellent way to fund an endowed How was Richard scholarship that will be awarded each year Kulp ’58 able to in perpetuity to a deserving student. Alumni make a significant may choose to name the endowed scholar- gift to the institution ship in memory/honor of their parents, that had so directly spouse, child, family member, or a special impacted the course person of influence. of his life? The If you would like more information about The library in Hobart Manor answer was a gift of gifts of life insurance or other planned giving life insurance. options, please contact Spencer Scott, director as the location for many of the institution’s Kulp entered of major and planned gifts, at 973.720.2825 or most important events, including receptions Richard Kulp William Paterson via e-mail at [email protected]. for the Distinguished Lecturer Series. University in 1954 Last refurbished in 1985, the Manor is because a high school biology teacher took a in need of major repair and renovation. In personal interest in his educational develop- Preserving order to maintain the historic integrity of ment. He had already landed a job working the house, funds must be raised to preserve for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com- Our History this site for future generations of William pany; however, his biology teacher knew Paterson University students. Hobart Manor has been the cornerstone of he was destined to influence young lives. If you would like to make a donation, campus life at William Paterson University She and her husband offered to pay Kulp’s receive a list of Hobart Manor sponsor- for nearly sixty years. Throughout the years, first-year tuition at William Paterson if he ship opportunities, or serve on the Hobart the building has housed the library, admin- agreed to become a teacher. “The decision Manor Revitalization Committee and istrative offices, classrooms, and served as a to attend William Paterson was the best embrace this unique opportunity to leave place for social gatherings hosted by various decision of my life,” he says. “The Univer- a legacy for future students, please contact University groups and organizations. sity does so much to prepare a student for Spencer Scott at 973.720.2825. All gifts to One of the few remaining examples the teaching profession.” the Hobart Manor Revitalization Campaign of Tudor castle architecture in the area, Several years ago, Kulp decided that he are fully tax deductible to the extent per- Hobart Manor is listed on the National wanted to leave a legacy for his alma mater mitted by law. Register for Historic Places. With its public as a way to say thank you for the education rooms furnished in period style, it serves he received. He took out a life insurance pol- icy and named William Paterson University as the beneficiary. “This was a simple way to express my gratitude and appreciation,” he explains. “I wanted to do something sig- p a g e nificant because William Paterson prepared 2 2 Wt w e nt y- t w o me for a wonderful and rewarding career. Through a life insurance policy, I was able to make a gift without affecting my income, plus I received a tax deduction for the current value of the policy.” Now retired, Kulp teaches English as a second language three nights a week to adults through the Volusia County Lit- eracy Council in the local public library in his hometown of DeLand, Florida. He also teaches adult GED courses. He is especial- ly proud of one student who is fifty-five years old and in the process of learning to read and write. “It’s been forty years and I can’t stop teaching!” he says. “William Pat- The Hobart Manor living room, which is often used for special University events DEVELOPMENT n The University Honors College, Building the William Paterson’s growing University through innovative and interdisciplinary Annual Giving program for honors students n Digital audio recorders for the Through the generous contributions of Media Services Department for William Paterson alumni, the Annual Fund academic use by students and touches the lives of all of our students. The faculty NEWS following programs are just a few examples n Adaptive Technology Lab of how Annual Fund gifts have been used equipment, including hardware to enrich student lives and enhance the and software upgrades for the academic reputation of the University: Office of Disability Services n Scholarshipsfor deserving students in n Residencelife, campus activities, all academic areas recreation, and health and wellness n The College of Science and Health programming Zhiyuan Cong, professor of art, demonstrates Chinese Undergraduate Research Symposium n The“Teaching Asia Through Art, ink painting at the “Teaching Asia” Conference n TheWilliam Paterson University Action, and Activism” conference, an Comedy Festival, a competition sponsored n Refurbishment of one of the Depart- event to help K-12 teachers integrate by the University, which is the emerging ment of Music’s concert Steinway pianos information about Asia into their elemen- center for the study and performance tary and secondary classrooms using art n CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and and technology of comedy AED (automated external defibrillator) n The Garden State Undergraduate training equipment for the Department Mathematics Conference of Nursing A gift to the Annual Fund is a gift that keeps on giving. Contributions from alumni n n New equipment for the Department of Career development and advisement increase our participation rate and help Communication’s television production programming; student-alumni career William Paterson compete for grants from truck, a remote mobile television studio networking events corporations and foundations.
Shape the University’s Future with a Planned Gift “I feel grateful to William Paterson University. When I decided to go back to college on the G.I. Bill, William Paterson was the only school willing to take me as a transfer student. I sincerely hope that my small
donation will help a young person to have the opportunity that I had.” p a g e 2 3 Wt w e nt y- t h r e e — Paul J. Nixon ‘52
Like Paul Nixon, alumni and friends who establish a planned gift are making an investment in the future of our students. A charitable gift annuity that provides income for life is the best way to guarantee a constant revenue stream for you and a loved one. In addition to tax savings, you are also creating a significant legacy gift that will benefit William Paterson University. Paul J. Nixon ’52 Retired high school teacher, For more information on life-income gifts such as charitable Passaic Valley High School gift annuities, contact Spencer Scott, director of major and planned gifts, at 973.720.2825 or via e-mail at [email protected].
Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 Pi neer News WHERE SPORTS SET US APART
Baseball Player Steve Schlitzer Makes History ioneer baseball pitcher tion to the New Jersey Athletic PSteve Schlitzer accom- Conference (NJAC) All-Aca- plished a rare feat, becom- demic Team, he will graduate ing the first student-athlete cum laude from the University to win both of the athletic in August, and plans to pursue department’s highest awards, a career in teaching and coach- the Ralph E. Smith Award and ing. the Albert Barone Memorial Winning the Barone Award Award, during the same year. was a pleasant surprise for “I really didn’t expect it,” Schlitzer. After compiling a 2-0 says Schlitzer of the awards, record, .190 opponent batting presented in front of twenty- average, and 0.52 earned-run four of his fellow senior stu- average in seventeen innings as dent-athletes, their families, a freshman reliever in 2004, he and members of the athletic seemed poised for a standout department and University career as a Pioneer. But that administration at the depart- promising start was quickly ment’s recent awards dinner. “I followed by Tommy John sur- was totally surprised. To be in a gery on his throwing elbow that room with so many talented ath- June, an injury that can cast letes, it really was a tremendous doubt on the futures of even honor to be acknowledged.” major-league hurlers. After p a g e The Smith Award is nearly two years of grueling 2 4 Wt w e nt y- fo u r bestowed annually upon the rehabilitation, Schlitzer perse- Steve Schlitzer with Sabrina Grant, director of athletics graduating senior student-ath- vered to return to the mound in March 2006 and made lete with the highest cumula- lence in all that he does, on and Steve is going to be a wonder- twenty-one appearances during tive grade point average (GPA), off the diamond. ful influence on young people the next two seasons, throwing while the Barone Award is “Steve is truly a very as an educator and coach, and forty innings and registering presented each year to a stu- deserving recipient of our two I know that he will always be a five victories before a major dent-athlete of any class level special athletic awards,” says great ambassador for William shoulder injury prematurely who has best demonstrated Sabrina Grant, director of Paterson University and the ended his 2007 campaign. outstanding dedication and athletics. “Not only is he one Pioneers.” Faced with the prospect of his effort in his or her sport. The of the department’s best stu- Schlitzer maintained a 3.64 athletic career coming to an fact that Schlitzer took home dents, he is also a tremendous cumulative GPA as a physical end, he instead opted for more both pieces of hardware speaks leader and role model for all education major. A Presidential surgery and another difficult to his ability to pursue excel- of our other student-athletes. Scholar and a two-time selec- News Pi course of rehab, unsure if all Montclair State of his hard work would even during the open- allow him to be a meaningful ing round of the contributor for the Pioneers NJAC Tournament, ne this spring. and a 10-8 mark Not only was Schlitzer during conference able to step onto the mound, regular-season com- er but the fifth-year senior was petition. Sophomore one of the most durable and outfielder Mike effective members of the Guadango repeated 2008 team, starting in four of as a member of the his fifteen appearances. His All-NJAC First forty-one strikeouts this year Team after leading ranked him among the con- the league in bat- ference leaders, and eclipsed Pioneers Launch ting average (.435), hits (77), his three-year career total of New Online Presence runs (53), RBI (59), doubles (17), and slugging percentage he William Paterson University Department of Inter- (.701). Shortstop Dan Lim- collegiate Athletics has launched a new online presence, T one, one of five seniors for the www.wpupioneers.com. The site offers a dynamic and interactive Pioneers, was fifth nationally platform to communicate all of the news, results, and historical with a school-record 38 stolen achievements of Pioneer Athletics. bases this spring and finished Among the many new features included on wpupioneers.com his four years at William Pat- are an RSS feed of breaking news, an ability to receive scores sent erson as the program’s all-time directly to mobile phones, a weekly newsletter sent via e-mail, and career leader with 95 steals. streaming statistics of selected William Paterson home contests. w
Softball The William Paterson softball erson this season, a team led When Schlitzer begins his team posted its eleventh straight by first-year head coach Mike teaching career, he will be an winning season and advanced Lauterhahn. Despite having enthusiastic ambassador for the to its fourth consecutive NJAC Steve Schlitzer fifteen newcomers among its benefits of a William Paterson Tournament. The Pioneers twenty-seven players, the Pio- education. (22-20 overall and 8-10 in thirty-eight, while his 50.1 neers were able to win twenty- “If I could do it all over NJAC play) featured just four innings nearly surpassed his three games, reach the NJAC again, I definitely would,” says returning upperclassmen on Schlitzer of his five years on career total of 57.1. Tournament, and earn the their twenty-three-player ros- campus. “Every aspect, athleti “To be able to play this program’s first postseason vic- - ter, and this spring’s thirteen year was worth every hour of tory in four years. cally and academically, was just freshmen and five sophomores rehabilitation and every hour “Some of the young guys, great. My coaches, professors, will help form the future p a g e of studying,” Schlitzer says. like the freshmen pitchers, may administrators—everyone was nucleus of the program. Senior just so supportive and helpful. 2 5 “There were a lot of ups and have looked up to me, and I Wt w e nt y- f i v e pitcher Diana Schraer, junior I just loved being at William downs during my career, but liked that,” Schlitzer says. “I catcher/outfielder Meghan Paterson.” w to be able to be around people think they were able to learn Reilly, and freshman infielder like former Coach Albies and a lot from all of the seniors. Lindsey Nadolny each earned Coaches (Bob and Mike) Laut- We had really good chemistry Winter/Spring selections to the All-NJAC erhahn was such a great expe- this season. We may not have Second Team. Schraer finished rience. They had a profound been the most talented team Sports Recap her four-year career as the effect on me as a person, so it in the NJAC, but we were able Baseball Pioneers’ all-time leader in win- was definitely worth all of the to do some special things. No ning percentage (.789, 60-16); First-year head coach Mike hard work to come back.” one thought we would make third in victories, strikeouts Lauterhahn helped lead the Even more valuable than the (conference) playoffs, so to (275), and shutouts (20); and William Paterson baseball pro- the steady innings he provided get there and win a game was a fifth in ERA (1.33) and innings gram to a 23-19 overall record, was the leadership he displayed great way for the seniors to fin- pitched (523.0) after posting an in the dugout for William Pat- ish our careers.” including an 8-6 victory at
Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 r 11-6 record and 1.97 2008 NJAC Defensive Player earned-run average in of the Year as well as a member 19 appearances this of the All-NJAC First Team, season. Reilly started garnered All-ECAC and All- 36 games and batted Region honors after leading the
nee .305 with 21 runs league in rebounding (8.7 rpg) scored and seven dou- and blocked shots (2.2 bpg), bles, while Nadolny adding 10.4 points per contest. led William Paterson’s
Pi Pi News everyday players with Women’s Basketball a .358 batting average, For the second straight year, six triples, and 26 RBI the William Paterson women’s Dan Limone in 34 games. basketball team earned an invi- tation to the NCAA Division Junior forward Asia Johnson lighted by the record-break- Men’s Basketball III Tournament after compiling averaged 13.5 points-per-con- ing 400 medley relay team The William Paterson men’s a 20-7 overall record. The Pio- test and ranked second in the of senior Katelyn Esposito, basketball team posted its neers, who fell to St. Lawrence NJAC in rebounding (11.2 rpg) junior Caitlin Rotondo, junior twelfth straight winning season in the first round of the national and blocked shots (3.7 bpg) on Grace McKay, and junior with a 19-7 overall mark, win- tournament, won the 2008 her way to being named the Cathy Hartwell. The four ning the 2008 NJAC North NJAC North Division regular- NJAC Defensive Player of the posted a time of 4:06.75 to fin- Division regular-season title season title with an 11-2 mark, Year, as well as a member of ish first in the preliminaries, with a 10-3 mark and advanc- and reached the semifinals of the All-NJAC First Team. The shattering the previous Pioneer ing to the championship game the NJAC Tournament. Senior Pioneers’ single-game (14), record of 4:07.43 established of the NJAC Tournament. The guard Michelle Pellichero single-season (95), and career by Tonya Shipp, Lisa Bedford, Pioneers, who orchestrated a wrapped up her illustrious (138) blocks leader, Johnson Connie Wasberg, and Kim Stair pair of eight-game win streaks career by earning First Team also earned selections to the at the 1990 NCAA Champion- during the campaign, were led All-NJAC and Second Team All-ECAC First Team, All-Met ships. In addition to the school by senior guard Joey Spie- All-Met honors, led the confer- First Team, and D3hoops.com record she helped establish, gel and sophomore forward ence in three-point field-goal All-Region Second Team. Esposito was named the recipi- Abdoulaye Ouedraogo. percentage (.415), and ranked ent of the Metropolitan Col- Spiegel earned Second Team among the league leaders with Swimming and Diving legiate Swimming and Diving All-NJAC and Third Team All- 14.8 points-per-game. Sixth in The Pioneer men’s and wom- Conference’s Dick Krempecki Met honors after pacing Wil- Pioneer history in career scor- en’s swimming and diving Outstanding Senior Award, liam Paterson in scoring (12.5 ing (1,359 points), Pellichero teams finished the 2007-08 given annually to an outstand- ppg) and assists (3.3 apg), and stands as the program’s all-time season by placing seventh and ing senior who has contributed became the twenty-sixth mem- leader in career three-point eighth, respectively, at the the most to the Metropolitan ber of William Paterson’s 1,000- field goals attempted (692) and Metropolitan Championships. Conference and to the sport of point club. Ouedraogo, the free-throw percentage (.801). The women’s effort was high- swimming. On the men’s side, sophomore Vojtech Karas led p a g e 2 6 the Pioneers by reaching the Wt w e nt y- s i x Pioneers Prepare for Fall Home Openers individual A Finals in the 50 free (second, 21.28), 100 free Cheer on the Pioneers as William Paterson’s six fall intercollegiate athletic teams (fourth, 46.85), and 200 free begin their fall 2008 home seasons with contests on campus in September. For (seventh, 1:44.09), as well as complete schedules and additional information, log on to www.wpupioneers.com. the 400 free relay A Final (sev- Sport Home Opener enth, 3:15.91), 200 free relay B Field Hockey Sept. 6 vs. SUNY Geneseo, 2:00 p.m., Wightman Stadium Final (first, 1:29.37), and 200 Football Sept. 20 vs. USMMA, 1:00 p.m., Wightman Stadium medley relay B Final (second, w Men’s Soccer Sept. 10 vs. Arcadia, 7:00 p.m., Pioneer Soccer Park 1:42.34). Women’s Soccer Sept. 6 vs. FDU-Florham, 11:00 a.m., Pioneer Soccer Park Women’s Tennis Sept. 6 vs. John Jay, noon, Tennis Courts Volleyball Sept. 6 vs. St. Joseph’s/Manhattanville, noon/4:00 p.m., Rec Center a l u m n i n e w s
Schwartz Named Interim Director of Alumni Relations
anis B. Schwartz, who joined creative, dynamic environment “I want to learn directly from our Jthe University’s office of that engages all my skills.” alumni about how the University alumni relations as assistant Prior to joining William can best serve their needs. This director last October, has been Paterson, Schwartz served as ongoing dialogue is very impor- named interim director of alumni director of development and tant to me.” relations. Schwartz succeeds Judy corporate relations at the Girl Schwartz holds a bachelor’s Linder, who joined the campus Scout Council of Bergen County. degree from Douglass College at community in 1987, and who had Formerly the director of public Rutgers University and recently served as director of alumni rela- relations for the Associate Alum- earned a master of administrative tions since 1998. Linder left Wil- nae of Douglass College, she science degree from Fairleigh liam Paterson in May to pursue a also worked as a communication Dickinson University. A resident new opportunity. consultant for the Paramus of Mahwah, she is the mother of Schwartz brings a solid core Public Schools. two sons, David and Scott. w of experience in the nonprofit Janis B. Schwartz Chief among her interests is arena with her. Her career has building relationships with her given her experience in fund- “I like working in an envi- constituents. raising, development, marketing, ronment where I can make a “I enjoy developing and communications, and alumni difference,” she says. “Higher maintaining relationships with relations. education fulfills that goal. It’s a our alumni,” Schwartz says.
Douglas G. Avella ’74, M.D.: Healing Sick Children as a Way of Life
he little ten-year-old girl in months. Later, he operated to heart. He estimates that over amount of trust.” Tfrom Ghana was very sick again to lengthen the muscles in the years he has worked with the “But I’m one of the smallest the first time Douglas G. Avella her contracted legs. organization, he has performed cogs in the charity,” he adds.
’74, M.D., a pediatric orthope- With months of physical ther- more than two hundred fifty “Valley Hospital and Holy p a g e dist, saw her at a local hospital. apy, many rounds of antibiotics, operations in the U.S., and about Name Hospital donate equip- 21 7 Partially paralyzed, and weighing and the two operations, the little two hundred in other countries ment and use of the operating Wt w e ntONy-E s e v e n just forty pounds, she was suf- girl, Abitta, was able to take her including the Dominican Republic rooms. The host families who fering from tuberculosis of the first steps, and then run, jump, and Thailand. take in the children deserve spine. Brought to the U.S. by an and even ride a bicycle. After “It’s very gratifying if you credit. It involves a lot of people organization called Healing the nearly a year in this country, she can make a difference in some- helping to make it happen. I’m Children, and living locally with returned to her home and family one’s life; then you did a good just donating my time. It’s also a host family, she was in dire in Africa. Now in her early twen- thing,” he says. “The children important to me as a parent that need of the medical attention he ties, she leads a normal life. are so innocent. And the parents my own children see me doing could give her. Abitta is just one of the hun- put their trust in me to do what good things.” He operated on her twice. dreds of children Avella has helped I need to do to make their child The charity work is divided First, he performed surgery for the past twenty years through better. They don’t know me, but into two separate entities: medi- on her spine, using her ribs to Healing the Children, a nonprofit, are able to trust in God, and cal missions that take place in replace the vertebrae that were volunteer organization dedicated their faith, that I will be able to foreign countries, for children diseased. When she woke up to healing children around the help them. When parents give whose operations won’t need Sfrom the surgery, P she was able to world, including children T here in meL their most preciousi thing GHTextensive follow-up care; and move her legs for the first time the United States, a task he takes on earth, that’s an unbelievable children who are very sick and
Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 are airlifted to the U.S. I sometimes bring my “Those professors for treatment. Avella older son, Nicholas, who liked what they were Lisa A. Mantone Vilardi ’84, and his partner, David aspires to be a pediatric doing,” he says. “The LIGHT M.A. ’85: Fund Raising to
T E. Konigsberg, M.D., orthopedist, along on my school was smaller in operate on children in trips abroad with Heal- those days. They came Support the Arts
both cases. ing the Children so he to my games and sat “We screen them can see that not everyone with my parents. They SP and then operate on grows up in Wyckoff, encouraged me to join them,” Avella reports. N.J. I took him along clubs like the Galen The most common with me when I spent Society. They were all operations performed three weeks in Thailand very helpful, and made on these children are for after the tsunami, and the schoolwork interest- clubfeet, dislocated hips, he came with me to the ing. They found the time and scoliosis. Dominican Republic this to make going to college “We operate from May. People there are in a personal experience 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. or real poverty, they have no for each student. It was until we run out of medi- food, medicine, or run- a nice place to go to cine, supplies, or equip- ning water.” school. I often got there ment, and then we stop.” Avella and his wife, early and stayed late. The Avella does this in Elizabeth, who graduated students in the science addition to attending to a from William Paterson programs were a close- Lisa A. Mantone Vilardi ’84, M.a. ’85, in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden at MoMA knit group.” After earning a bach- nce there was a girl tion at William Paterson elor’s degree in biology Owho grew up in where she earned bache- from William Paterson, a town called Fairview. lor’s and master’s degrees Avella entered medical From the window of her in communication. school, the Autonomous middle school history While in graduate University of Guadala- class she could just peek school, she was a graduate jara, in Jalisco, Mexico, out and see the tops of assistant in the Universi- where he spent two years. the skyscrapers across the ty’s department of public He returned to the U.S. Hudson River in New relations working with its to finish the clinical York City. “One day I’m director, Barbara Bakst. requirements of the pro- going to work there,” she “My experience with gram at Mt. Sinai Hospi- remembers thinking. Barbara had a tremendous tal in New York City. He Today, Lisa A. impact on me,” Mantone completed his internship Mantone Vilardi ’84, recalls. “She was a great at St. Joseph’s Regional M.A. ’85, does indeed role model. She treated Medical Center in Pat- work in the big city me as a staff person, and erson and his residency she dreamed about as with her, I got the sense Doug Avella ‘74 with a young patient in the Dominican Republic at the Hospital for Joint a twelve-year-old—she of what working in the Diseases in New York thriving practice, North in 2003, have three chil- is director of develop- real world would be like. City. Later, he completed Jersey Pediatric Ortho- dren: Jillian, who just ment at The Museum of That was very important a fellowship at Harvard paedics, P.A., based in graduated from Boston Modern Art (MoMA). to me. When you work Medical School. Ridgewood for the past University; Nicholas, She is also a wife and the with someone who moti- He decided to work twenty-three years. Giving who recently finished his mother of a seven-year- vates you, that motivator with children to help p a g e back to the community freshman year at Stony old daughter. extends far beyond a them, but chose to be 2 8 is by now ingrained and Brook University; and “That glimpse of moment in time.” Wt w e nt y- e i g h t a pediatric orthopedist comes from his family, Gregory, who just fin- New York City was a Mantone also had because it was “hands- and his years at William ished the fifth grade. motivator,” Mantone several internships as an on” work. “While I was Paterson. Avella, who played says. “I knew even then, undergraduate student. in med school, I did “I came from a fam- football all four years that this was where I A stint at Cablevision, a a rotation in pediatric ily who was interested in at William Paterson, wanted to be. It was local cable station; a job orthopedics and found doing things for others,” including in its inaugural always a goal of mine. at a local radio station, that I could specialize in he says. “They always year as a team, found Sometimes you get what WKER, now WGHT orthopedics and work with encouraged community the professors he met on you wish for.” 1500 AM; writing for The children,” he remarks. service. And so did the campus inspirational. A The wish came Beacon, the school news- And with that, he professors at William biology major, he espe- true partly because of paper, all contributed to found his life’s calling. w Paterson. There were cially remembers Louis the strong work ethic her college experience, fairs to help handicapped Rivela, John Rosengren, she inherited from her which she believes helped children and senior citi- Donald Levine, Harry parents and her late her to find that all- zens. Giving back is an Sackel, and his advisor, grandmothers, who she important first job, and important part of my life. Robert E. Callahan. says “are with me all the subsequently helped her time,” and her educa- up the career ladder. She SP particularly remembers got a real sense of doing her career direction, and for funding requests.” before the opening of classes with professors this for a living.” Mike Margitich, whom Working on the capi- the building we started Carole Sheffield, political Mantone began she worked with at the tal campaign was a big giving hard hat tours of science, and Diana Peck, her career at the State New York Philharmonic effort. “It is a point of the new building. It was T LIGHT communication. Her University of New York and now at MoMA, has pride for us because this an incredible effort, and sister, Donna Mantone College of Optometry always been her role model building will be here the donors stayed with Adinolfi ’82, also an as an associate in alumni for development work. long after we’re gone,” us. We are fortunate to alumna, had much to and development. From In 2001, the museum she says. “But I think of have people who are do with her choosing there she moved to the closed its doors for a it as a very special time, committed to the arts and William Paterson. New York Philharmonic three-year renovation and not only for the staff but the museum.” “I visited the campus a as annual fund director construction period, and to all the donors who Good fund raising, she couple of times while my before joining Columbia initiated what ultimately made it a reality. We have adds, “is about respect- sister was attending and I University as a senior became an $858 million extraordinary trustees ing donors of all levels. I was impressed,” Mantone development officer. capital campaign to com- without whom nothing don’t treat a call from a remembers. After attend- She joined MoMA in plete construction and would have happened. $50 donor any differently ing West Virginia Uni- 1998 as a senior devel- to build the endowment, People really committed than a $1 million donor.” versity my freshman year, opment officer and was which put Mantone in themselves in time and Working with the I transferred to William named director of devel- the center of the fund- resources in every possible donors is her most satis- Paterson.” opment in 2000. raising effort. way to make it a success.” fying role. “I very much “All these things had Mantone says she has “My job is twofold,” Mantone and her staff enjoy the interaction and something to do with been fortunate to have she explains. “I have a kept the members and getting to know who our finding that first job,” she mentors along the way in staff that reports to me, donors involved in the donors are and matching says. “I started to work her career. Ann Warwick, so there’s a large man- process through several them with the things that in development about a who was her very first agement aspect, but I communications strate- are important to them. year into my first job, and supervisor at SUNY- also have a portfolio of gies including surveys It’s all about their legacy started to see how it was College of Optometry, donors with whom I’ve and focus groups. “Addi- and their love of the to work in fund raising. I had a major influence on established a relationship tionally, about six months museum.” w
Francisco Díaz ’86, M.A. ’88: Living the Campus Life
or Francisco Díaz ’86, ning they begin that vice president in 2005, addition, he oversees the ask each student to bring FM.A. ’88, assistant night helps to turn them he now supervises the Women’s Center, com- canned or dried foods. vice president for campus into one of the strongest operations of Campus muter services, campus It’s a simple thing, a small life at William Paterson, councils of the Greek Activities and Student shuttle services, and ori- change linked with the connecting with students Senate. “They needed a idea of good citizenship is more than a job. It’s part consistent advisor who and community service,” of who he is—a bundle of cared about their growth he explains. Díaz wants to energy and people-loving and development,” says inspire students to involve charisma. Díaz, feeling a sense of themselves in other cam- “I know it’s partly accomplishment. pus projects, and feel they due to my personality, “I’ve had a lot of want to do more. but they (students) let opportunities to mentor The campus holds me in and I’m able to young students who need a lot of memories for have an impact on their that extra guidance they Díaz, who met his wife p a g e lives,” says the warm and aren’t getting at home Ana (nee Ana M. Medina 2 9 gregarious Díaz. “That is or from friends,” says ’86), a Spanish teacher, WT w e nt y- N i n e what is rewarding.” Díaz, the son of Cuban when they were both stu- Díaz can often be immigrants. “Many are dents. They married two found on the volleyball the first in their families Francisco Diaz ’86, M.A. ’88, confers with William Paterson years later. A busy family court playing a game or neighborhoods to students (left to right) Shannon Cohoon, Jessica Merrick, man, Díaz often takes his with students, sometimes attend college. They need Alana Ciriello, and Shannon Klein about an upcoming event children, Adrian, fifteen, until one o’clock in the someone who can be an and Miranda, eleven, to morning. On another ally in their effort to get Leadership that support entation programs. events and home games, night, serving as advisor a degree.” the Student Government Energetic and excited including volleyball, to the United Cultural Calling it his Association (SGA). The about the changes he is football, soccer, and field Greek Council, Díaz “unusual homecoming,” SGA includes more than making, Díaz talks about hockey. “They have come calls a 10:00 p.m. meet- Díaz was hired as direc- sixty academic, social, introducing a commu- to campus with me since ing so that nearly all the tor of campus activities recreational, religious, nity service project at they were babies—they students in its groups and student leader- and Greek-lettered the upcoming Freshman know the college is dad- can attend. It’s a long ship in 2001. Taking clubs, organizations, and Orientation. “We’re going dy’s work environment,” meeting, but the plan- on the role of assistant leadership programs. In to have a food drive and he says.
Volume 9, Number 2 Summer 2008 Díaz grew up in tion of Latin American Díaz graduated with a Florida International encountered—and I hear New Jersey as part of Students (OLAS) Club bachelor of arts degree in University in Miami, their names, I know that a close-knit family. “I during his first semester, communication in 1986, and the State University they have completed that LIGHT
T was the middle child and was elected class and an M.A. in com- of New York College of goal. It may seem silly with a younger and president from sopho- munication arts in 1988. Optometry in New York to some, but that’s what
older brother, always more to senior year. He He worked as a graduate City. He began his career I’m doing this for. I came vying for attention,” he was one of three students assistant in the president’s in higher education as a here to see people suc- SP laughs. His mother, a selected to serve on a office, and that experience college counselor at Pas- ceed and achieve, and I teacher, influenced him to presidential search com- helped him to solidify his saic County Community really enjoy it,” he says attend William Paterson. mittee in 1985, which desire to work in higher College. with big smile. w “I made a life for led to the inauguration education. Afterward, he “The most reward- myself here as a very of Dr. Arnold Speert. spent more than a dozen ing thing for me is every active student,” he says. “These were wonderful years working as director graduation,” says Díaz. He joined the Student learning experiences, and of student services and “When I see them cross Activities Programming I think it molded me in similar positions at Pace that stage—and I mean Board and Organiza- many ways,” he adds. University in New York, all the students I’ve Save the Date William Paterson to Celebrate Homecoming OCTOBER 11 William Paterson welcomes its alumni and families to campus for Homecoming on Saturday,
October 11, 2008. William Corrente ’91 (far right), founder and partner, Pet Power, LLC, moderates a recent alumni networking panel featuring (left to right) Michael A. Mendillo ’88, president and CEO, The Wen- Join friends and remember tworth Group; Christos M. Cotsakos ’73, Ph.D., founder, chairman, CEO, and president, Main- the good times! stream Holdings, Inc.; and Scott Sari ’92, principal owner, Garden State Securities 11:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Alumni Business Leaders Share Career Experiences at Alumni Association Carnival and Networking Forum
Barbecue hristos M. Cotsakos by the University’s Office Following the panel, $10 per adult; Free for children age C’73, Ph.D., founder, of Alumni Relations. alumni gathered at a recep- chairman, CEO, and All successful business- tion where they had an p a g e twelve and under 3 0 president, Mainstream men, they stressed the opportunity to network Wt h i r t y Holdings, Inc.; William importance of networking and discuss their own Noon Volleyball Tri-Meet, Rec Center Corrente ’91, founder and as a path to success. The career pursuits. They also partner, Pet Power, LLC; evening also included a viewed a demonstration of Michael A. Mendillo ’88, talk by Sam Basu, dean of MOLI.com, which is the 1:00 p.m. president and CEO, The the Cotsakos College of site of William Paterson’s Football Team vs. Morrisville State Wentworth Group; and Business, about the major online alumni commu- Scott Sari ’92, principal developments of the College. nity. MOLI is the flagship Register online for Alumni Carnival owner, Garden State Secu- “We are so fortunate subsidiary of Mainstream rities, shared anecdotes to have alumni who are Holdings, Inc., and is a and Barbecue at about their undergraduate business leaders who are next generation social net- www.wpunj.edu/alumni; The experiences at William willing to share gener- working site where mem- first 151 alumni to register will Paterson and how those ously their experiences and bers can manage multiple experiences helped shape accomplishments with the profiles in one account. To receive a free t-shirt. their careers and personal University community,” access the online alumni lives, as part of a recent says Sandra S. Deller, vice community, visit www. panel discussion sponsored president for institutional moli/wpunjalumni. w advancement. SP
Percussion Students Perform for Tampa Alumni
group of Tampa, funded by grants from T A Florida alumni gath- the Alumni Association LIGHT ered to attend a special and the University’s concert at the University Student Undergraduate of South Florida that Research Program. featured a performance “We funded the stu- by six William Paterson dents’ travel to Florida percussion students and because we felt it was their music professor, important for them to Payton MacDonald. have the opportunity to MacDonald and the travel and perform, and students were in Florida it was a good opportu- to perform at the Magic nity for our alumni to Marimba Festival, at attend that performance which they premiered a to meet our students and new, original composition experience University by the students that they life from a distance,” says Charles “Chip” Churchill, Ned Stroh, Dorothy Churchill ‘58, Jeff Brown, Janis Schwartz, wrote independently and Janis Schwartz, interim interim director of alumni relations, Alfred Cousins ‘73, Theo Metz, Mark Richardson, Shannon combined into a single director of alumni Zakarison, Peggy Beresford ‘79, Katey Glover, Patricia Bednarz, Shannon McClure, Edward Bed- work. The opportunity relations. w narz ‘58, Joseph Van Gaalen ’02, and Maura Van Gaalen following the concert in Tampa to attend the festival was
Class of 1958 Celebrates Fiftieth Reunion
embers of the Class of 1958, who graduated Mwhen the University was known as New Jersey State Teachers College at Paterson, returned to the campus May 18 to 20 to celebrate their fiftieth reunion. Events included a dinner dance, held in the University Commons Ballroom; tours of the campus; attendance at the annual Senior Send-Off reception; and a lunch at the Allan and Michele Gorab Alumni House. w
The Class of 1958 gathers for a group photo Front row, left to right: Gloria (Vogt) Fulton, Irene (Kahrs) Boeren, Jeanne (Maicki) Markham, Merrill Smith, Catherine (Cantisano) Brolsma, Robert Matthews; Second row, left to right: Joan (Breyer) Dixon, Cynthia (Finucan) Henry, Marge (Anderson) Norton, Juliana Jones-Brown, Elaine Morfogen, Evelyn (Ceragno) Rocco, Ida-Ann (Race) Kennedy; Third row, left to right: Carol (Spaeth) Orbann, Alice (Borer) Steinkamp, p a g e Virginia (Garvey) Kostisin, Dorothy (Cantilina) DeBoer, Richard 3 1 Wt h i r t y- on e Kulp; Fourth row, left to right: Sheila (Schwartz) Hertzberg, Elaine (Rothstein) Harvey, John Kostisin; Fifth row, left to right: Mary (Tatar) Branick, Mary Aileen (Roche) Starkey, Claire (Nuccitelli) Scarcella, Salvatore Scarcella, Theodore Bergen, Emily (Stankevich) Bergen, Edith (Timmer) Gaines, Hendrina Diny Greenhall; Sixth row, left to right: Marjorie (Gilles) Fieldhouse, Doreen (Jaeger) Thomas, Carole (McConaghy) Runo, Anthony Trezza, Pat (DeVries) Gaines, Barbara (Rae) Den Herder; Seventh row, left to right: Louis Cirangle, Ellen (Sullivan) Van Leer, Grant Gannon, Dorothy (Coleman) Churchill, 0Teresa (Pel- legrino) Joyce
For more 50th Reunion photos, visit the Web at www.wpunj.edu/alumni/events.htm
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Niewood is also a well- children ages eighteen months to the season’s opening football and training services…SHERRY known woodwind mouthpiece six years…KEVRA (LANEVE) game on September 7, 2007 (BARON) ELLIS was pro- refinisher and performs with ESPOSITO was promoted to was met with a standing ova- moted to senior vice president 19 ninety 6 Bill Goodwin’s Quartet and the human resources manager at Sax tion from fans…ELISABETH and project management man- Adam & Gerry Niewood B-3 Big Macy Fromm & Co., an account- MICICH-OTERO, M.S., a ANAT FORT, a jazz pianist and ager of Valley National Bank Band.…PAMELA PESCHL was ing firm in Clifton. She oversees staff nurse in the department of resident of Brooklyn, released in November 2007…LAURA featured as Teacher of the Week all aspects of human resources… psychiatry and psychiatric emer- her new album, A Long Story, (DYMOWSKI) SANTORO by the Suburban Trends in Janu- KENYATTA STEWART gradu- gency services at Hackensack in 2007. It features bassist Ed of New Milford was appointed ary 2008. A third-grade teacher ated from Hofstra University University Medical Center and Schuller and the legendary drum- to the newly created position of at Wanaque School in Wanaque, with a law degree in 2007 and is clinical educator at Christian mer Paul Motian…LAURIE manager of professional sup- she is also a Governor’s Teacher currently working for a Passaic Health Care Center in Wyckoff, (GAZDALSKI) GENNA was ports at Ability Beyond Disabil- of the Year Award recipient for County superior court judge as a received the Nursing Excellence inducted into the Sussex County ity, a nonprofit organization that the 2006-2007 school year...The law clerk. Graduate Award in the fall of Sports Hall of Fame in November provides services to individuals Wyckoff Township school district 2007…STEVEN SMITH of 2007 for her accomplishments in with disabilities. welcomed MICHELE PIL- Bloomingdale was sworn in as swimming. She holds seven team LARI, M.ED., as new director new patrolman in Morris Town- records and was a three-time Met- 2 thousand 5 of curriculum and instruction in ship in January 2008…ALIMA ropolitan Conference Champion Alto saxophonist and pianist the fall of 2007. Prior to working WILLIAMS is the only woman 19 ninety 2 and MVP…Austrian-American BRIAN HOGANS hails from in Wyckoff, she was an elemen- coaching a varsity or junior varsity musician DIMITRI MODER- Morrow, Georgia. In 1998, he BARBARA PERCEL was tary school principal in Sparta boys basketball team in Passaic BACHER’S debut CD, Close to received the Louis Armstrong appointed director of adult basic and director of curriculum for County. She is currently teaching My Heart, showcases his unique Jazz Award from the magazine skills at Brunswick Community Vernon Township…ALLISON English and coaching basketball compositional style and melodic . 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M.B.A., business administrator graduates, travelled to London Pines Elementary School in 2 thousand 2 and board secretary in the Oak- in January 2008 as a graduation Medford in September 2007… A sense of community inspired land public school system, was the present to themselves. JENNIFER DANZIGER, a SAMAH ABDALLAH to work Pinnacle Award recipient at ASBO 19 ninety 3 teaching assistant in the Eastman as a teacher at Noor-ul-lman, International’s 2007 Annual School of Music’s graduate pro- DONALD PAUSELIUS, a resi- an Islamic school in South Meeting in Toronto, Canada. gram in Rochester, NY, recently dent of Mine Hill, was appointed Brunswick. 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Alumni Association Executive Council Election Ballot The Alumni Association Executive Council Nominating Committee has endorsed the following alumni to serve as officers and members for the terms indicated:
Officers – Term 2008-2010 p a g e q President: Domenick Stampone ‘94 Name (Please Print): 3 5 Wt h i r t y- f i v e q Vice President: Patricia Sottili ‘74 q Treasurer: Douglas Hamilton Sr. ‘75 Signature: q Recording Secretary: Brad S. Weisberger ‘92 Your name will be used by the Alumni Relations Office to authenti- At-Large Council Members – Term 2008-2011 (vote for eight) cate your vote, which will be considered at the Annual Meeting of q Lynn Alleger ‘69 the Alumni Association on October 23, 2008. q Tony Cavotto ’76, M.B.A. ‘88 q John R. Gincley ’91, M.A. ‘92 Please fax your completed ballot to 973.720.3202 or mail to: q Jack Giuliano ’62, M.A. ‘66 William Paterson University Alumni Association q Marilyn Mattei-Rabenhorst ’69, M.A. ‘70 Allan and Michele Gorab Alumni House q John Moran ’61, M.A. ‘75 42 Harmon Place q Julie Ravo ’94, M.A. ‘00 North Haledon, NJ 07508 q Jacqueline Thompson-Walker ‘06 Deadline for submission is October 13, 2008 q Write-in-Candidate______
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