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The University’s Pioneer shuttle buses, which transport students around campus and between the main campus and the University’s buildings on Power Avenue and 1600 Valley Road, have been designed to depict the new Will. Power. marketing campaign. The newly branded Pioneer shuttles
Master Chef Jacques Pépin Discusses Food During DLS Program The legendary French chef Jacques Pépin, whose work with Julia Child brought haute cuisine to the American kitchen, and who has taught millions of Americans to cook through more than two dozen cookbooks and numerous public television shows, demonstrated cooking techniques and discussed his illustrious career during a Distinguished Lecturer Series appearance on February 1. Joined by his daughter Claudine, Pépin taught the sold-out audience in Shea Center basic food preparation techniques, such as how to use a knife and how to properly debone and stuff a
chicken, and prepared gravlax—cured salmon—which a dozen lucky audience members were able to sample. The pair then participated in a lively question-and-answer session and signed copies of his latest book, New Complete Techniques.
Sociology Professor Produces New Documentary About Acclaimed Paterson Sculptor Sociology professor Vincent Parrillo, who was born and raised in Paterson, has produced a new documentary about the life and works of the acclaimed Paterson sculptor Gaetano Federici. Parrillo serves as producer and narrator
Lucky audience members sample salmon prepared by chef Jacques PÉpin and his daughter Claudine
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stone, or studio pieces in plaster or clay—are depicted in Parrillo’s documentary, with commentary from Passaic County historian Edward A. Smyk and Federici biographer Flavia Alaya. The documentary was produced with support from the William Paterson University Alumni Association. A premiere screening was held on campus on March 6; it will air on April 23 at 10:00 p.m. on NJTV. Parrillo is the author of many books and journal articles, some of which have been translated into nine different languages. He was the writer, narrator, and coproducer of two previous documentaries: Smokestacks and Steeples: A Portrait of Paterson and Ellis Island: Gateway to America. Both were aired on the former New Jersey Network and on other cable stations, and have won awards for excellence in educational programming.
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for Gaetano Federici: The Sculptor Laureate of Paterson. Federici depicted with historical realism many leading civic and religious leaders of the city between 1904 and 1957, including U.S. Senator Charles Hughes, Rep. James F. Stewart, Attorney General Thomas McCran, Mayors Nathan Barnert and Andrew McBride, Bishop Thomas McLaughlin, Dean William McNulty, and comedian Lou Costello.
Professor Vincent Parrillo with his documentary co-producer Jaroslaw Ziaja
“About forty of his works can be found within a twomile radius of Paterson’s City Hall, including in front of that building as well as the County Court House, St. John’s Cathedral, Eastside Park, Westside Park, Pennington Park, other local churches and cemeteries, and the Paterson Board of Education,” Parrillo explains. Many of his works—whether larger-than-life statues or plaques in bronze or cast
Education Professor Plays Critical Role in Assessment of New Jersey Kindergartens Building with blocks, finger painting, playing on the playground. All of these activities are images parents associate with kindergarten, which is often a child’s first introduction to formalized learning in their school district. But how should teachers use these activities to evaluate a child’s skills and progress? Holly Seplocha, professor of elementary and early childhood education, has played a critical role in the development of assessment guidelines for New Jersey
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