March 27, 2025 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
online

During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s graduate program in Public Health. Join program director, Dr. Naa-Solo Tettey, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as they answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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March 27, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shea Recital Hall 101

Featuring William Paterson Voice Students with accompaniment by Hannah Comia, Matthieu Cognet, and June Marano-Murray on piano

Free admission and open to the public.

March 29, 2025 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

One of the most commercially successful musical genres of all time, Yacht Rock has built a loyal and unwavering fan base who are today's prime ticket buying audience. Yacht Rock Gold Experience brings all your favorite hits from the late 1970's-early 1980's to new generations of music fans. Celebrating the smooth sounds of the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Little River Band, Ambrosia, Boz Skaggs and so many more, Yacht Rock Gold engages fans with amazing harmonies and musicianship that brings audiences back to a time when music made you feel good and soothed the soul. An evening with Yacht Rock Gold satisfies audiences craving hit song after hit, great visuals and a note for note performance. Yacht Rock Gold Experience is the Yacht Rock tribute you’ve been looking for and they are ready to bring the Yacht Party to YOU! Put on your captain’s hat and let’s party “All Night Long.”

Yacht Rock Gold Experience features four lead singers, delivering incredible harmonies, accompanied by a six-piece rhythm section with dancing horns that bring audiences to their feet, show after show.

Tickets: Gold Circle $45; Orchestra/Front Loge $40, Rear Loge $35

March 30, 2025 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

The international touring show, “The Beat Goes On” features American singer/ actress Lisa McClowry's portrayal of the Goddess of Pop in her one-woman Broadway-style live stage show. Lisa is completely convincing as CHER with every aspect of playing Cher down pat including her singing and speaking voice, the walk, the talk, the costumes, the makeup, and the mannerisms. In addition, the show incorporates a live band, LED walls, video, multiple costume changes, dynamic dialogue, humor, and fun audience participation. You can expect to hear Cher’s hits spanning from the 60’s to now including: I Got You Babe, Gypsies Tramps and Thieves, I Found Someone, If I Could Turn Back Time, songs from ABBA - from Cher’s Dancing Queen album, Woman’s World, Welcome to Burlesque, Believe and so much more! The show has been met with incredible reviews, multiple sell-outs, and standing ovations! Lisa McClowry is a life-long singer and entertainer with over thirty years in the entertainment industry as a trusted, reliable source and talent with twenty-five music albums, multiple lead roles in theatrical productions, movies, commercials. Her original music plays on radio today.

Tickets: Diamond $60; Gold Circle $45; Orchestra/Front Loge $40; Rear Loge $37

March 31, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shea Recital Hall 101

Students of the trumpet, trombone, horn, euphonium and tuba studios at WP perform solo and chamber literature in an evening of brass music. Free and open to the public.

April 2, 2025 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
online

During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s Master of Science degree in Computer Science.  Join program director, Dr. Nan Wang, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as we answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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April 2, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

Conducted by Dr. Sandra Dackow

April 3, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
online

During this virtual session, we will discuss all of the things you need to know about applying to William Paterson University’s Master’s degree or certificate program in STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).  Join program director, Dr. Heejung An, and a member of the Graduate Admission Team as they answer questions about the next steps you would need to take if you were considering applying for an upcoming semester.

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April 6, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

Camille Thurman has gained worldwide respect as a saxophonist as well as for her singing.  A graduate of the famed New York LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts, she was a finalist in the 2013 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition.  She has a recording contract with Chesky Records, just released her fourth album on that label, and she was nominated as Best Jazz Album in the 50^th NAACP Image Awards. Ms. Thurman is also a dedicated teacher and mentor, leading to her association with the Heart of Jazz Foundation that awards scholarships and pairs young students with professional jazz mentors. 

Sponsored by The Heart of Jazz Foundation

Tickets:
General Public $20 • WP employees and senior citizens $18 • Non-WP students $10 • WP Students admitted free with ID

Free to all ticketholders. Sittin’ In Meet–the–Artist sessions are one hour prior to each concert in Shea Center Recital Hall and feature a rare opportunity for audience members to hear from and interact with the artist of the day.

April 7, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Shea Center for Performing Arts

A celebration of the career of Professor Emeritus John Link, showcasing his recent compositions, in honor of his nearly 30 years of service on the music faculty of William Paterson University. Featuring Nina Berman, soprano; Marianne Gythfeldt, clarinet; Caroline Stinson, cello; Augustus Arnone, piano; and Carl Patrick Bolleia, piano 

Free admission and open to the public.