WPUNJ Events Calendar

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

Arts Events One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Hunziker Black Box Theatre. Contact: Box Office 973-720-2371. Cost: $12 General Public; $9 for Students and William Paterson community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 11:00 AM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

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

Athletics Friday, November 20, 2009, 3:00 PM.

Fundraiser: Gift Boxes for Children

Student Events Machuga Student Center 216 Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Incorporated and Omega Phi Chi Sorority, Incorporated Come and help us make gift boxes. If you have any empty shoe boxes please bring them. Help us put a smile on a child during the holidays. Pack empty shoe boxes with school supplies, toys, hygiene items, and any other small gifts. Boxes will be donated to Operation Christmas Child to be distributed to over 90 countries. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/72-2271. Cost: Donation. Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

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

Athletics Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:30 PM.

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

Arts Events One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Hunziker Black Box Theatre. Contact: Box Office 973-720-2371. Cost: $12 General Public; $9 for Students and William Paterson community. Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

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

Athletics Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM.

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

Athletics Saturday, November 21, 2009, 3:00 PM.

Miss Majestic Pageant 2009

Student Events University Commons Ballrooms A, B & C Sponsored by EBONEE (Encouraging the Black Open-Minded for Exceptional Experiences), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and a Grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services This event recognizes and celebrates intelligent, talented, stylish, and creative young women who are focused on education. There will be gown, bathing suit and talent portions, along with a question and answer portion. EBONEE members will perform. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Donation: $1. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 PM – Sunday, November 22, 2009, 12:00 AM.

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

Arts Events One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Hunziker Black Box Theatre. Contact: Box Office 973-720-2371. Cost: $12 General Public; $9 for Students and William Paterson community. Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

Children's Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood

Arts Events Surflight Theatre's Little Red Riding Hood helps young audiences learn how to use good judgment when meeting strangers. Shea Center. Appropriate for Pre-K to Fifth Grade. Cost: $9 all tickets. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

University Theatre: The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl

Arts Events One of the finest and funniest new plays in recent New York seasons. The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl was runner-up for the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Hunziker Black Box Theatre. Contact: Box Office 973-720-2371. Cost: $12 General Public; $9 for Students and William Paterson community. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 3:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

SAPB Movie and Dinner

Student Events Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) Movie: The Ugly Truth. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

The Purple Affair

Student Events University Commons Ballrooms Sponsored by EBONEE (Educating the Black Open-Minded for Exceptional Experiences) and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Purchase Ticket in SC 302 A connection between organizations allowing students to fellowship through dinner, dancing, and friendship. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: $7 with WPUNJ Student ID ON SALE 11/9; One Guest Per Student; Guest Ticket ON SALE 11/16; Guest Ticket Price: $15. Sunday, November 22, 2009, 8:00 PM – Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:00 AM.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections South Gallery: MUSINGS -- A Multi-Media Installation, Liz Mitchell Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through November 25, 2009. Monday, November 23, 2009, 10:00 AM.

Treat Her Like a LADY!

Student Events Machuga Student Center Cafe Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Let the Men in BLUE Cater to YOU! Join us for our 1st Annual Ladies Night. All Ladies (Greek & non-Greek) are invited to come out and enjoy a relaxing night of Poetry, Singing and Dance Performances. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Monday, November 23, 2009, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM.

Fundraiser: Bake Sale

Student Events Overlook Lounge Sponsored by UASO (United African Student Organization). Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Monday, November 23, 2009, 9:30 PM.

Career Development Workshop

Landing My Job Series: Effective techniques to successfully find a job or internship. Subject: Job Search Location: UC 301. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Fall Faculty Senate Meeting

Location: UC Ballroom A Note:a shuttle bus is scheduled to pick up faculty. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM.

Fundraiser: Bake Sale

Student Events Machuga Student Cente Mainstreet Sponsored by the Math Club. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Christian Fellowship Thankfest

Student Events University Commons 211 Sponsored by Intervarsity Christian Fellowship All are welcome to this celebration. There will be food and a band. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Women's Basketball at Stevens

Athletics Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:00 PM.

Residence Hall Closing - Thanksgiving Break

Halls close at 6 p.m. For more information, call Residence Life at 973-720-2714. Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 6:00 PM.

Thanksgiving Day. University is closed.

Academic Calendar Thursday, November 26, 2009.

University is closed, classes are cancelled

Academic Calendar Friday, November 27, 2009.

University is open, classes are cancelled

Academic Calendar Saturday, November 28, 2009.

Men's Basketball vs. York (NY)

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, November 28, 2009, 3:00 PM.

University is open, classes are cancelled

Academic Calendar Sunday, November 29, 2009.

Women's Basketball at FDU-Florham

Athletics Sunday, November 29, 2009, 2:00 PM.

Residence Hall Opening - post Thanksgiving Break

Halls open at 2 p.m. For more information, call Residence Life at 973-720-2714. Sunday, November 29, 2009, 2:00 PM.

5th Annual Black and Gold Ball: Egyptian Love Affair

Student Events University Commons Ballroom Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated For Tickets email: BlackandGoldTix@gmail.com or see a brother on campus. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, November 29, 2009, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

2nd Registration Window for Winter Session

Academic Calendar (No registration after December 16). Payment MUST be made within 48 hours of registration for course enrollment to be considered valid. Monday, November 30, 2009.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, November 30, 2009, 10:00 AM.

New Music Series Concert

Arts Events Works by George Crumb, Gyorgy Ligeti, Daniel Levitan, and Arnold Schoenberg, among others. Shea Center. Cost: Suggested donation $5; students free. Monday, November 30, 2009, 7:30 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

Annual Greek Senate New Member Dinner

Student Events University Commons 211 Sponsored by Greek Senate Dress Code: Business Attire Meet and welcome the new members of Greek Organizations. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Monday, November 30, 2009, 8:00 PM.

SAPB Winterfest Night of the Arts Open Mic

Student Events University Commons Ballrooms B & C Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board). Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Monday, November 30, 2009, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

SAPB Winterfest Novelties

Student Events Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) Iceless Ice Rink, DJ, Stuff A Plush. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Career Development Workshop

Making a "Major" Decision: a two part interactive series for small groups of students who would like guidance exploring majors. Students are encouraged to attend 2 sessions in 1 chosen series. Location: UC 301. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Career Development Workshop

Grad School Prep: Navigate the graduate and professional school process. Location: Raubinger 139. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Relay For Life Kickoff Event

Student Events University Commons 168 B Sponsored by PERKS (Pioneers Enjoying Recreation While Keeping Sober) This is a kickoff event to start raising money for the main Relay For Life event in April. There will be different stations about surviving cancer, how to sign up and donate money. Also, there will be a ceremony about the Relay for Life mission to raise money to find a cure for cancer. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Insane Magic with Daniel Martin

Student Events Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) A unique blend of insane magic, escapes, stunts, sarcastic improv. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM.

Resisting Racism

Student Events University Commons Ballroom C Sponsored by Brothers for Awareness Speaker: Ewuare Osayande, a political activist, award winning author, professor and poet. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM.

SAPB Winterfest Novelties

Student Events Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) Footsie Wootsies, Inflatable Twister, DJ, University T-Shirts. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Women's Basketball at Ramapo

Athletics Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 5:30 PM.

Holiday Cookie Decorating

Student Events University Commons 211 Sponsored by PERKS (Pioneers Enjoying Recreation). Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Men's Basketball at Ramapo

Athletics Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 7:30 PM.

SAPB Winterfest - LOCKSLEY HYMNS Concert

Student Events University Commons Ballrooms B & C Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) Purchase Tickets in SC 302, third floor Tickets will also be sold at the door. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: $8 with WPUNJ Student ID ON SALE 11/9; ONE GUEST per Student ID On Sale 11/16; Guest Ticket Price: $27. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 9:00 PM – Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:00 AM.

WPBN-TV Telethon

Student Events All day live programming, food and prizes to be given away. There will also be a raffle. All proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Donation. Thursday, December 3, 2009.

Career Development Workshop

Making a "Major" Decision: a two part interactive series for small groups of students who would like guidance exploring majors. Students are encouraged to attend 2 sessions in 1 chosen series. Location: UC 301. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

SAPB Winterfest Novelties

Student Events Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) Photo Snow Globes, Snow Cones, Funnel Cakes, Music. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Career Development Workshop

Dress for Success: You might talk the talk and walk the walk, but do you dress the part? Learn what not to wear at a job interview (and what to wear too!) Location: UC 301. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Bus Trip: Fela! A Broadway Musical

Student Events Bus Leaves Lot 5 at 6PM Sharp for NYC - Bus Leaves New York City at 10:30PM Sharp for return back to campus Sponsored by UASO (United African Student Organization) Purchase Ticket in Campus Activities, Student Center 302 A musical that takes you on a wonderful journey of a great African musician, Fela Kuti. You will experience the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend. This musical explores many different musical styles such as Jazz, Funk, African rhythm and harmonies. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: $10 with WPUNJ Student ID ON SALE 10/12; Guest Ticket ON SALE 10/19 - Guest Ticket Price: $30 (One Guest Ticket Per Student). Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:00 PM.

Bus Trip: Medieval Times Restaurant

Student Events Bus Leaves Lot 5 at 6PM Sharp Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) Purchase Ticket in SC 302 Cheer your favorite knight to victory. Enjoy a traditional medieval feast. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: $8 with WPUNJ Student ID ON SALE 11/19; One Guest Per Student; Guest Ticket ON SALE 11/26; Guest Ticket Price: $25. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Fight Finals with Fun - A Natural High Student Take Over

Student Events Machuga Student Center Multi Purpose Room Sponsored by PERKS (Pioneers Enjoying Recreation while Keeping Sober), the Honors Club, Pan-Hellenic Council, Campus Activities and a DAS Grant Finals Stress is hard enough to deal with. Relieve your stress with a fun interactive evening. Let fun and natural highs take over and help you get through finals week. Snap Shot Photos, Free Food, Contests with prizes. Live Music 7:30 - 8:30pm Kevin Hurley, Hynotist 9 - 10pm. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7:30 PM – Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:00 AM.

William Paterson University Wind Ensemble

Arts Events William Paterson University Wind Ensemble will perform selections by James Barnes, William Walton, Norman Dello Joio, Percy Grainger, Ronald LoPresti, and W. Francis McBeth. Directed by J. Craig Davis. Cost: Free Admission. Thursday, December 3, 2009, 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

29th Annual Bilingual Conference

Building Blocks of Language: Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners with Communication Disorders This conference’s success stems from its commitment to exploring the best ways of meeting the educational needs of language-minority students. Many topical and thought-provoking workshops for teachers of different age levels and in various teaching areas are scheduled including: A Framework of Interventions (Response to Intervention – RtI model), Using Multiliteracies for Adolescent English Language Learners and Bilingual Education/ESL: New Developments at the State Level. Presenter: Bruce Williams, Conference Chair. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 973-720-3709. Ticket Web Link: http://ww2.wpunj.edu/cpe_secure/registration.cfm. Contact: Diane Davidson. Friday, December 4, 2009, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. 1600 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ. For more info visit www.wpunj.edu.

Bus Trip: Radio City Music Hall

Student Events Bus Leaves Lot 5 at 7PM SHARP Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) and Catholic Campus Ministry Club Purchase Ticket in Student Center 302, third floor. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: $12 with WPUNJ Student ID ON SALE 11/16; One Guest Ticket Per Student ON Sale 11/23; Guest Ticket Price: $35. Friday, December 4, 2009, 7:00 PM.

18th Annual Miss SABLE Pageant

Student Events Ballrooms A, B, C Sponsored by SABLE (Sisters for Awareness, Black Leadership and Equality) and BFA (Brothers for Awarness Purchase Ticket in SC 302 This event highlights special talents, cultural heritage and the concept of beauty (such as personality, presentation, and charisma) coming from the contestants. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leaderhip 973/720-2271. Cost: $5 with WPUNJ Student ID ON SALE 11/9; One Guest Per Student; Guest Ticket ON SALE 11/16; Guest Ticket Price $15. Friday, December 4, 2009, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

Friday Night at the Rec "Game Night"

Student Events Rec Center Sponsored by Residence Life, Recreational Services and an Alumni Association Grant It's almost finals, but let the games begin! Board games, Texas Hold'em, Madden Crafts & Free Food. Contact: Rec Center 973/720-2777. Friday, December 4, 2009, 10:00 PM – Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:00 AM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

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

Athletics Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Men's Basketball vs. The College of New Jersey

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Women's Basketball vs. York (NY)

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 3:00 PM.

Game Night

Student Events University Commons 168 A&B and 171 A&B Sponsored by Elite Games Group, and Go Japan! Stressed out from finals? Want to meet new people? The main purpose of this event is to promote weekend activities that do not involve drinking. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 6:00 PM – Sunday, December 6, 2009, 1:00 AM.

SAPB Winterfest Winter Wonderland Social

Student Events University Commons Ballrooms B & C Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) DJ, Food, Games, Caricaturist. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Saturday, December 5, 2009, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

Get The Hike Outta Here!

Student Events Meet at the Rec Center Level: Moderate Please register by 3:30pm Wednesday, December 2nd by sending an email to hilbergk@wpunj.edu (include name, telephone number and status - student, faculty, staff or alumni). Contact: Rec Center 973/720-2777. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas

Arts Events The most sought-after Irish-American group in Celtic music are back for another night of engaging and high-spirited music to start your holiday season off right. Shea Center for Performing Arts Tickets: 973-720-2371. Contact: Shea Center Box Office 973-720-2371. Cost: Gold Circle $35, Orchestra $30, and Loge $20. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

SAPB Winterfest Movie

Student Events University Commons Ballroom A Sponsored by SAPB (Student Activities Programming Board) Movie: Austin Powers Tye Dye T-Shirts, Wings, Pizza - Come Get Pyschcadelic. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: Free. Sunday, December 6, 2009, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, December 7, 2009, 10:00 AM.

Education Research: Using ERIC and Education Abstracts with RefWorks

1600 Valley Road Room 1021 Need articles about education topics? Don’t know how to use APA format? Starting your thesis? Each workshop focuses on online Library resources (ERIC, RefWorks, etc.) that can help you meet the challenges of your Education courses. All sessions are customized to meet your needs. Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and anyone interested in an introduction to the education literature For more information, contact Leah Marie Valle, Reference/User Education, at 973-720-2663 or vallel@wpunj.edu. Monday, December 7, 2009, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Career Development Workshop

What Can I do With My Humanities/Social Science Major? Learn about career opportunities related to your major. You might be surprised how many there are! Location: Atrium Auditorium. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Fall Faculty Senate Meeting

Location: VRB Auditorium Note:a shuttle bus is scheduled to pick up faculty. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM.

Women's Swimming and Diving vs. SUNY Purchase

Athletics Home meet at Wightman Pool. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 6:00 PM.

University Choir: Mendelssohn's Elijah

Arts Events Shea Center. Cost: Suggested donation $5. Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

Examination Period.

Academic Calendar Wednesday, December 9, 2009 – Wednesday, December 16, 2009.

Women's Basketball vs. U.S. Merchant Marine

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 6:00 PM.

Music of Stan Getz

Saxophonist Alex Chilowicz and members of the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra will present the music of Stan Getz Shea Center For The Performing Arts. Admission is Free. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 8:00 PM.

Men's Basketball vs. John Jay

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 8:00 PM.

Women's Swimming and Diving vs. Hunter

Athletics Home meet at Wightman Pool. Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6:00 PM.

Women's Basketball vs. The College of New Jersey

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, December 12, 2009, 1:00 PM.

Men's Basketball vs. Hunter

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, December 12, 2009, 3:00 PM.

Children's Theatre: The Elves and the Shoemaker

Arts Events Shea Center for Performing Arts Tickets: 973-720-2371. Cost: Tickets $9. Sunday, December 13, 2009, 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, December 14, 2009, 10:00 AM.

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Arts Events (School group performances) Sing-a-longs, dance-a-longs, and lots of audience participation.Presented by the Connecticut Children's Theatre, the show is appropriate for Pre-K to Third Grade. Shea Center for Performing Arts Tickets: 973-720-2371. Monday, December 14, 2009, 10:00 AM.

William Paterson Students Perform Saturday Night Live-Style Comedy Sketches

Arts Events Laugh as students in sketch comedy writing and performing class present their own version of Saturday Night Live sketch comedy. Martini Room in Hobart Hall - free admission. Cost: Free Admission. Monday, December 14, 2009, 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Arts Events (School group performances) Sing-a-longs, dance-a-longs, and lots of audience participation.Presented by the Connecticut Children's Theatre, the show is appropriate for Pre-K to Third Grade. Shea Center for Performing Arts Tickets: 973-720-2371. Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 10:00 AM.

Winter Session registration will close

Academic Calendar Winter Session registration will close at the end of business day. All registrations and payment must be resolved. Wednesday, December 16, 2009.

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Arts Events (School group performances) Sing-a-longs, dance-a-longs, and lots of audience participation.Presented by the Connecticut Children's Theatre, the show is appropriate for Pre-K to Third Grade. Shea Center for Performing Arts Tickets: 973-720-2371. Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 10:00 AM.

Fall Semester Ends

Academic Calendar Thursday, December 17, 2009.

Residence Halls - Fall closing/Winter Break

Residence Halls close at noon. For more information, call Residence Life at 973-720-2714. Thursday, December 17, 2009, 12:00 PM.

Investments 101

Location: College of Business V1007/1008 This workshop covers the following investing basics: learning how to approach the stock market, stocks and bonds, mutual funds and much more. This workshop is presented by John Tomaskovic, a Students of Life (SOL) volunteer. SOL is a mentoring program by adult volunteers for William Paterson students. College of Business students earn Professional Enrichment (PE) points. Open to all WPU students. Evening students and instructors encouraged to attend. Reservations are requested. Free light lunch and gift. To register or more information, contact sol@wpunj.edu or 973 720.3690. Thursday, December 17, 2009, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Men's Basketball vs. Lehman

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:00 PM.

Women's Basketball at Lehman

Athletics Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, December 21, 2009, 10:00 AM.

Women's Basketball at Mount St. Mary

Athletics Monday, December 21, 2009, 7:00 PM.

Christmas Day: University Closed

Academic Calendar Friday, December 25, 2009.

Winter Break Begins

Academic Calendar Friday, December 25, 2009.

Last date for Pass/Fail option

Academic Calendar Last date for Pass/Fail option(This option is available to only those WPU students who were accepted to the University prior to FALL 2003). Requests for this option must be made by e-mail to:wintersession@wpunj.edu. Saturday, December 26, 2009.

Last date for withdrawal at 100% refund.

Academic Calendar Last date for withdrawal at 100% refund. Notification of student intent to withdraw must be made by DECEMBER 26th via e-mail to: wintersession@wpunj.edu. Saturday, December 26, 2009.

University closed, classes cancelled

Academic Calendar Saturday, December 26, 2009 – Thursday, December 31, 2009.

Winter Session Begins

Academic Calendar Winter Session Begins (all courses will be offered on-line). Saturday, December 26, 2009.

Last date for withdrawal at 50% refund.

Academic Calendar Last date for withdrawal at 50% refund. Notification of student intent to withdraw must be made by DECEMBER 27th via e-mail to:wintersession@wpunj.edu. Sunday, December 27, 2009.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, December 28, 2009, 10:00 AM.

Men's Basketball vs. Buffalo State (at CCNY Tournament)

Athletics Tuesday, December 29, 2009, 5:00 PM.

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

Athletics Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 1:00 PM.

New Year's Day: University Closed

Academic Calendar Friday, January 1, 2010.

Women's Basketball vs. Union (at William Paterson/Residence Inn Winter Classic)

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, January 2, 2010, 4:00 PM.

Women's Basketball vs. TBD (at William Paterson/Residence Inn Winter Classic)

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Sunday, January 3, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, January 4, 2010, 10:00 AM.

Last date for academic withdrawal (no refund).

Academic Calendar Last date for academic withdrawal (no refund). Notification of student intent to withdraw must be made by January 5th via e-mail to: wintersession@wpunj.edu. Tuesday, January 5, 2010.

Men's Basketball vs. Manhattanville

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 6:00 PM.

Women's Basketball at Widener

Athletics Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 7:00 PM.

Women's Basketball at Kean

Athletics Saturday, January 9, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Men's Basketball at Kean

Athletics Saturday, January 9, 2010, 3:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, January 11, 2010, 10:00 AM.

New Student Orientation

Admissions - Graduate Student Center Ballroom C. Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit ww2.wpunj.edu.

Women's Basketball vs. Rutgers-Newark

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 6:00 PM.

Men's Basketball vs. Rutgers-Newark

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 8:00 PM.

On-line Winter Session ends

Academic Calendar On-line Winter Session ends. Friday, January 15, 2010.

Men's Basketball vs. Richard Stockton

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, January 16, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Women's Basketball vs. Richard Stockton

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, January 16, 2010, 3:00 PM.

Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday: University Closed

Academic Calendar Monday, January 18, 2010.

Residence Halls - Spring Opening 2010

Residence Halls open. For more information, call Residence Life at 973-720-2714. Monday, January 18, 2010, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, January 18, 2010, 10:00 AM.

Men's Basketball vs. Baruch

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Monday, January 18, 2010, 6:00 PM.

First Day of Classes

Academic Calendar Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

Grades electronically submitted

Academic Calendar Grades electronically submitted to Office of the Registration Services. Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

Residence Life

Classes begin For more information, call Residence Life at 973-720-2714. Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

Men's &Women's Swimming and Diving vs. Queens

Athletics Home meet at Wightman Pool. Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 6:00 PM.

Women's Basketball at Montclair State

Athletics Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 6:00 PM.

Men's Basketball at Montclair State

Athletics Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 8:00 PM.

Men's Basketball vs. Rutgers-Camden

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, January 23, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Women's Basketball vs. Rutgers-Camden

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, January 23, 2010, 3:00 PM.

Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving vs. The College of New Jersey

Athletics Home meet at Wightman Pool. Sunday, January 24, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, January 25, 2010, 10:00 AM.

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

Academic Calendar Tuesday, January 26, 2010.

Women's Basketball at New Jersey City

Athletics Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 6:00 PM.

Men's Basketball at New Jersey City

Athletics Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 8:00 PM.

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

Athletics Saturday, January 30, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Women's Basketball at Rowan

Athletics Saturday, January 30, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Men's Basketball at Rowan

Athletics Saturday, January 30, 2010, 3:00 PM.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, February 1, 2010, 10:00 AM.

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

Athletics Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 6:00 PM.

Women's Basketball vs. Ramapo

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 6:00 PM.

Men's Basketball vs. Ramapo

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 8:00 PM.

Fundraiser: Snow Ball

Student Events University Commons Ballrooms A & B Sponsored by Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated An excellent way to start the semester and bring in the New Year. Come and join the Lovely Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated as they dance the night away at their Snow Ball Event. Great food and music. Contact: Campus Activities and Student Leadership 973/720-2271. Cost: $15 with WPUNJ Student ID On Sale 1/18/2010 - $25 per Couple; Faculty/Staff Price: $15 with ID. Friday, February 5, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving at Montclair State

Athletics Saturday, February 6, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Vistas Series: Gospel Festival featuring The Dixie Hummingbirds

Arts Events Grammy-award winning Philadelphia-based Dixie Hummingbirds come to you live from the Shea Center stage. Their appearance is part of the Vista Series Gospel Festival. Contact: Shea Center Box Office 973-720-2371. Cost: Gold Circle $40, Orchestra $30, and Loge $20. Saturday, February 6, 2010, 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.wplive.org.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, February 8, 2010, 10:00 AM.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Research Forum

Academic presentations, discussion, and refreshments in Atrium 126 Elena Sabogal (Women’s & Gender Studies and Latin-American & Latino Studies) “Without Papers: Middle and Working Class Peruvian Immigrants in Santiago, Chile and South Florida, USA" For more information, contact Dr. Kara M. Rabbitt at 973-720-2180 or email rabbittk@wpunj.edu. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 2:00 PM.

Women's Basketball at Rutgers-Newark

Athletics Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6:00 PM.

Men's Basketball at Rutgers-Newark

Athletics Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 8:00 PM.

Lincoln's Birthday: University open, classes in session

Academic Calendar Friday, February 12, 2010.

Women's Basketball vs. Montclair State

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, February 13, 2010, 1:00 PM.

Men's Basketball vs. Montclair State

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Saturday, February 13, 2010, 3:00 PM.

President's Day: University closed, classes cancelled

Academic Calendar Monday, February 15, 2010.

Ben Shahn Galleries

Arts Events Exhibits: East Gallery: Collection in Progress - Prints and Artists' Books from the University's Collections Court Gallery - Objects of Power: Selections from the Joan and Gordon Tobias Collection of African Art. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed holidays. Contact: 973-720-2654. Cost: Free - Exhibits on view through March 26, 2010. Monday, February 15, 2010, 10:00 AM.

Monday class schedule

Academic Calendar Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

Women's Basketball vs. New Jersey City

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 6:00 PM.

Men's Basketball vs. New Jersey City

Athletics Home game at Rec Center. Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 8:00 PM.