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  • Judicial

    What is 'Judicial Affairs' at William Paterson?

         If a student allegedly violates William Paterson University Code of Conduct, the campus police or residence life representative files a report of the incident. Once the incident is evaluated, it is assigned to Judicial Affairs.

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  • Gaede's Pond

    New Fountain Display at Gaede's Pond

         Notice anything different about Hobart Hall's Gaede's Pond?

  • Office

    "Office Gallery" Exhibit

           Professor Alan Lazarus and the Business of Art class would like to invite the William Paterson University community to attend their "Office Gallery" exhibit. Roughly 40 pieces of student's artwork will be displayed in the Power Arts Building on 25 Power Ave.

  • Tots

    Toys for Tots

         William Paterson University's Student Public Relations Association (SPRA) and the Office of Veteran Affairs are hosting a Toys for Tots charity event on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. The J. Victor Machuga Student Center, near the student café, will be transformed into a festive holiday setting with music, lights and bake sale treats. Guests may personalize ornaments, pose for pictures with Santa and his helpers, and meet the Toys for Tots U.S. Marine Corps. representatives from Picatinny Arsenal in Dover.

  • It's Snow Good

         Despite the unseasonal snow storm that devastated much of New Jersey power systems and roadways over the weekend of Oct. 29, William Paterson University resumed classes Monday Oct. 31.

  • New Login for WPConnect

         William Paterson University's website has a brand new design for its WP-connect page. Email notifications informed students and faculty of the change that took place on Oct. 21.

  • Preparing for Flu Season...

         Seasonal Flu vaccination is here at WPU. Two nurses from Wayne Health have returned to their alma matter to provide vaccination to students and faculty at campus clinic.

  • SGA: Positions Filled

         The Student Government Association has successfully filled the positions in the legislative board for the 2011- 2012 semesters.

          "I am very pleased and happy that after a long period we were able to fill the entire Legislature board,"  said Harry Watson, SGA president.

  • WPU Unions Rally Over Stalled Pacts

         William Paterson University Union Members rallied outside the library on Monday to demand what they believe is  rightfully due to them. 

  • Catholic

    Campus Catholic Ministry: What's Going On?

        One of the most active organizations at William Paterson University has more or less collapsed after decades of offering charitable services.

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  • Domestic

    Domestic Violence

         The Women Center's mission is to organize extracurricular activities with an educational purpose for students regardless of their gender.

  • Waldron 'Loves' Interacting With Students

          What was Dr. Kathleen Waldron looking for in a working environment?

         "I wanted to come to a public university with residential life, athletic programs and a diverse faculty and student community," said Waldron in a recent interview with the university's Advanced Reporting class.

  • WPU Provides Students 'Safe Walk' Escorts

         With daylight savings time in effect the sun will be setting earlier which may make some us a little more uncomfortable about walking around campus late afternoons and evenings.

  • Obama Prepares for 2012 Election

         President Barrack Obama is making himself visible to the public.

         Twitter, Facebook, newspapers, or TV  can consistently update people on the GOP race or Obama's stance on an issue.            

  • Thousands Protest Keystone XL Pipeline

          "Keep the tar sands in the soil, we don't want your dirty oil," chanted nearly 10,000 protestors outside of the White House on Sunday, and with good reasons for doing so.  The demonstrators were attempting to dissuade President Barack Obama from approving the Keystone XL pipeline, a 1,700-mile oil pipeline which will run from the tar sands of Alberta, Canada across the middle of the United States to refineries located in Texas.

  • Medical Marijuana: Good or Bad?

         Did you know that when a woman gives birth her breast milk contains a marijuana-like substance that activates the baby's appetite and helps him grow, or that the most abundant chemical-binding receptors in the human brain are for marijuana?

  • Reform Movement 'Wrong,' Educator-Historian Says

         Education is in "crisis.

         That's the message that was conveyed Thursday night by education historian Diane Ravitch in a Distinguished Lecture Series appearance at William Paterson University.

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