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Canisius Dining Services Designated as "Center for Excellence"
Chartwells Dining Services at Canisius has been designated as a “Center of Excellence” by the national Chartwells organization. Chartwells employees were recognized during a reception in the dining hall on October 14. In addition, Canisius President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. was presented with the “Center of Excellence” trophy.

Chartwells hourly staff poses with Canisius President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., (back row, center) following the ceremony. Employees received pins during the ceremony to represent the “Center of Excellence” honor.

Chartwells managers gather for a group shot.

To achieve this honor, the Chartwells team at Canisius had to meet numerous stringent criteria, including quality assurance/food safety, customer satisfaction, client satisfaction, financial results and marketing programs. Chartwells Director Robert Mottola says that this extraordinary achievement was the result of a group effort.

“Out of 220 Chartwells accounts, we are only the 14th to have achieved this status,” says Mottola. “It required hard work and cooperation by every staff member. As a result, we exceeded the requirements on many of the criteria.”

Chartwells was able to pursue this prestigious designation after the dining hall renovations were completed in fall 2002 - one of the first criteria required that the location had to be a “recent remodel,” within the last seven years. This new status means that Chartwells’ Canisius operating unit can be used to train new managers, and also used as a “shining” example to market the company to new accounts.

Mottola Named Manager of the Year by Chartwells
Robert Mottola, director of Chartwells, has been named Salaried Manager of the Year for the mid-Atlantic region of Chartwells. He received the award at a ceremony this summer and will participate in the company’s national award conference in November at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Mottola was nominated by his peers, including regional and district managers from other locations.

Tony Snow at Canisius
Fox News' political journalist Tony Snow spoke at Canisius on October 21. His lecture, entitled "The President and the Press," was co-sponsored by the Young America's Foundation. Snow met with students at a reception prior to the lecture.

Pictured here are front row (left to right): Roxanne Sarver '07, Tony Snow, and Dr. Peter Galie. Back row: John Dyrcz '07, Dan Centinello '06, Tony Marrone '06, Pierson Bell '06, Aimee Bowerman '06.

Share Your Holiday Traditions
Does your family have an annual touch football game or volunteer at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving Day? Whatever your tradition, NetGazette wants to hear about it. Write your favorite Thanksgiving holiday activity in an E-mail to etuk@canisius.edu and we’ll share them in the November 5 and November 19 issues of NetGazette. Deadlines for those issues are October 31 and November 14.

Help Wanted: Faculty and Staff to Make a Difference in the Community
The Office of Campus Ministry seeks faculty and staff members with a desire to work hard and make a difference in the community. Duties may include serving at soup kitchens, home repair or collecting donations for food pantries. No experience required. Desire to help individuals in need is a big plus. Pay: Nothing. Benefits: Endless.

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
When: Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Duties: Collect food donations at local grocery stores, as well as sorting food at the pantries (sorting times TBA).
Contact: Joe Van Volkenburg at Ext. 2875.

Habitat for Humanity
When: The first and third Saturdays of the month (fall semester). Meet at 8:45 a.m. and work at construction sites in the city until around 2:00 p.m.
Duties: Construction work, such as hanging drywall, painting and siding. No prior work experience needed.
Contact: Sign up in Campus Ministry or contact Canisius Habitat President Jon Emiliani at Ext. 5185 or emilianij@canisius.edu.

South Buffalo Community Table Soup Kitchen
When: Leave Canisius Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m. and return by 5:45 p.m.
Duties: Meal preparation and distribution
Contact: Fr. Thomas O'Connor at Ext. 2420.
St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room
When: The second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Duties: Help prepare and serve a meal for 150-200 people in need.
Contact: Martha Baczkowski '07 at Ext. 5547 or Joe Van Volkenberg at Ext. 2875.

Faculty and Staff Invited to Attend Ignatian Family Teach-In

Rev. John Bucki, S.J., director of campus ministry (third from left), poses with the Canisius contingent at last year's Ignatian Family Teach-in.

Faculty and staff are invited to travel with Canisius campus ministers and students to the Ignatian Family Teach-in held in Columbus, Georgia from November 21-24. The Teach-in is a gathering of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and the 48 Jesuit high schools to remember the 1989 Salvadoran martyrs and learn about other pertinent justice and human rights issues. For more information, contact Dennis McCunney at Ext. 2422 or click here.

Did You Know?
Last year, Canisius’ Thanksgiving Food Drive collected 55 turkeys and stocked three food pantries.

CAMPUS EVENTS

Campion Intercultural Living Center Reception
Guests at the Campion Intercultural Living Center’s opening reception on October 9 got a look at the newly renovated residence hall, which re-opened this fall. Campion now serves as home to nearly 50 students from all over the world (including the U.S.). Residents participate in special programming, including monthly ethnic dinners, that incorporates traditions from the various cultures represented.

Canisius President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., chats with Jang Hyun Lee '05 during the opening reception. Lee, a management major and Campion resident, is a native of Japan.

(l-r) Patty Grasso, secretary for residence life and Sister Pat Brady, associate campus minister and director of service learning for campus ministry take time out from the reception to pose for a photo. Guests also had the opportunity to tour the newly renovated residence hall.

Delevan Ghost Townhouses Halloween Party
The Offices of Residence Life and Alumni Relations invite you and your family to attend the Delavan Townhouses Halloween Party on Sunday, October 26 at the Delavan Townhouses, 1025 W. Delavan from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free and is open to members of the college community with children (ages up to 10 years). Activities include costume contest, haunted hallway, bobbing for apples, arts & crafts, trick or treating within the townhouses, coloring contest, face painting and a few other surprises!

Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. Snacks, beverages and treats will be provided. Space is limited and the deadline for reservations is Thursday, October 23, 2003. If you are interested in attending, contact Connie Pileri via E-mail at pileric@canisius.edu with the names and ages of your children.

CSW to Host Dessert and Conversation
The Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) will host dessert and conversation on Tuesday, October 28 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Regis Room South. Bring or buy your lunch in the dining hall and join other Canisius employees to catch up on the latest campus news. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Join us for a special theme each month and prize giveaways! For more information, contact Barb Wozniak at Ext. 3737 or via E-mail at wozniakb@canisius.edu

Zoo Construction Update
Dr. Mike Noonan’s zoo biology students are hard at work on construction of their Amazon rainforest “mini-zoo” in the Health Science Building. Work should wrap up within the next week or so, and the exhibit should be open to the public by the beginning of November.

Dr. Noonan gives student Christine Tait '05 some guidance during recent construction work on the mini-zoo. Work continues daily on the project, which is scheduled for completion on November 3.

NASD Chair to Inaugurate Distinguished Business Leaders Series
Robert R. Glauber will inaugurate the Canisius College Wehle School of Business Distinguished Business Leaders Series on Monday, November 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. Glauber, chairman and chief executive officer of the National Association of Securities Dealers Inc. (NASD), will discuss “Restoring Investor Trust and Confidence.” The lecture is free and open to the public and a reception will follow.

The Distinguished Business Leaders Series was created by the Hon. John J. LaFalce, Peter Canisius Distinguished University Professor, and is co-sponsored by the Wehle School of Business and the college’s Golden Griffin Fund. Please RSVP for the event by calling Mary Ellen Carver, secretary to the dean of the Wehle School of Business, at Ext. 2160. For more information, click here.

Canisius Hosts Award Winning Native American Poet
The English Department at Canisius welcomes celebrated poet Maurice Kenney to campus on Tuesday, November 4 at 7 p.m. in Old Main, Room 203. Kenney will read from his works and then take questions from the audience. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include a book signing and reception.

For more information about the lecture, contact Eric Gansworth, professor of English, at 888-2113 or ganswore@canisius.edu. Click here to visit the News & Events page for the complete story.

Sit Fireside with Celebrated Author Michael Joyce
The Canisius College community is invited to sit fireside with celebrated author and Buffalo native Michael Joyce for the second lecture in the Contemporary Writer’s Series. The author of such novels as The War Outside Ireland and Liam’s Going will read from his works on Thursday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. Prior to the evening reading, Joyce will deliver a lecture, entitled “The Computer and the Literary Artist,” at 4:00 p.m. in Old Main 223.

For more information, call Dr. Mick Cochrane at Ext. 2662 or click here.

Canisius Hosts German Ambassador
Wolfgang Ischinger, ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, will speak under the auspices of the Canisius College Ambassadorial Series on Thursday, November 6 at 11:30 a.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. His lecture, entitled “The Future of Transatlantic Relations,” is free and open to the public.

The Ambassadorial Series was created by the Hon. John J. LaFalce, Peter Canisius Distinguished University Professor, and is co-sponsored by the college’s International Business Program and Modern Languages Department. For more information, click here.

Alpha Sigma Nu Concert to Benefit Afghan School for Girls
The Canisius College chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society) will sponsor its annual benefit concert on Thursday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. The concert will feature vocal and ensemble performances by Canisius faculty and staff. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for students. Proceeds will benefit a project to build a school for girls in Afghanistan. For more information, call Rev. Ben Fiore, S.J., at Ext. 2822.

Authority on Slave Revolts to Speak
The Canisius College Program in the African American Experience will welcome Dr. Douglas Egerton, a leading authority of slave revolts in the American South, on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Regis Room South. Chair of the history department at Le Moyne College, Dr. Egerton has written or edited four books, including Gabriel’s Rebellion: The Virginia Slave Conspiracies of 1800 and 1802 (1993) and He Shall Go Out Free: The Lives of Denmark Vesey (1999), and has provided expert commentary for television documentaries including the PBS series, Africans in America and This Far by Faith. For more information, call Dr. Bruce Dierenfield at Ext. 2683.

Los Caribes Spices Up Lunch in the Dining Hall

Local Latin band Los Caribes gave diners some lunchtime sizzle during their performance on October 15. The hour-long concert was sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Programs, Chartwells and the Latin American Students and Friends (LASAF) club, and commemorated National Hispanic Heritage month.

Informally Formal Concert to Feature Flute, Harp and Bassoon
The Informally-Formal Chamber Concert series kicks off on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. The concert will include works for the flute, harp and bassoon. These unique performances feature members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra an intimate setting. Audience members sit at round tables and enjoying coffee and dessert. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $7 for students. For more information, call the Fine Arts Office at Ext. 2542.

Creating a Life Sciences Economy in Buffalo-Niagara is Focus of MBA Alumni Association Leadership Series
The unraveling of the human genome has put the life sciences community on the brink of an exciting period in human development – and the Buffalo-Niagara region is poised to participate in the economic boom expected to follow. In light of these developments, the college’s Masters Business Alumni Association (MBAA) will host a leadership series, entitled “Creating a Life Sciences Economy in Buffalo Niagara,” on Friday, November 21 at 8:00 a.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership at 665 Main Street.

Dr. Angelo M. Fatta ’66, president of BuffLink Inc., will conduct the leadership series. BuffLink is a not-for-profit, private sector initiative that promotes the creation of a regional life sciences economy in Western New York. Dr. Andrew J. Rudnick, president and CEO of Buffalo Niagara Partnership, will discuss the economic condition and outlook for the Buffalo-Niagara Region. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact the MBAA membership office at Ext. 2160.

Did You Know?
Author Michael Joyce, who will visit Canisius as part of the Contemporary Writer’s Series, earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Canisius College.

CANISIUS KUDOS

Wall Receives Prestigious CFA Certification
Dr. Richard Wall, professor of economics/finance, has been named a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) by the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR). The CFA Charter is the only globally recognized credential for investment analysis and management.

In order to receive this prestigious designation, Wall had to complete a graduate level, self-study curriculum and a series of three challenging examinations that typically require 800 hours of study. The curriculum covers ethical and professional standards, accounting and financial statement analysis, economics, portfolio management and analysis and valuation of debt, equity and alternative investments. Candidates must also pledge to adhere to the stringent ethical standards set forth by AIMR and sign an annual statement attesting to their compliance.

In addition to the CFA program, AIMR is known for its industry leading advocacy and standard setting work, encouraging full and fair disclosure of financial information for investors and anyone interested in investment decision making.

Canisius Chapter of American Chemical Society Receives Top Honors
The Canisius student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has been selected to receive an “outstanding” award by the national organization for its activities conducted during the 2002-2003 academic year. Dr. Steven Szczepankiewicz, assistant professor of chemistry is the faculty advisor for the chapter. He will travel with the students to the 227th ACS national meeting in Anaheim, California on March 28, 2004 to accept the award. In addition, the chapter’s accomplishment will be noted in Chemical and Engineering News, the society’s official news magazine, and in Chemistry, the student affiliate magazine.

Reppert Named Assistant Director of Annual Fund
Kirsten Reppert is the new assistant director of the annual fund. Her responsibilities include managing fund-raising telephone solicitations in the Annual Fund Call Center, as well as assisting with direct-mail solicitations and stewardship programs for donors.

Reppert previously worked for Juniata College, first as assistant director of development and then assistant director of the annual fund. She has a bachelor’s degree in politics and constitutional law from Juniata College.

Did You Know?
Dr. Richard Wall’s CFA certification is a very prestigious distinction. The worldwide pass rate for the three Chartered Financial Analyst exams was less than 50 percent this year.

CANISIUS IN THE NEWS

Jill Conlon, associate vice president for enrollment management, discussed out-of-state enrollment at Canisius in the October 13 edition of The Buffalo News.

Research by Drs. George Palumbo, chair of economics and finance and Mark Zaprowski, professor of economics and finance, was cited in an article in The Buffalo News on October 12.

Rev. James Ruddick, S.J., professor Emeritus of physics and director of the Braun Seismograph Station, discussed the search for Bishop Henry Mansell’s replacement on Channel 2’s 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on October 20. On the same day, he also discussed Bishop Mansell’s career in Buffalo on WNED-AM radio’s evening news.

Did You Know?
Nearly seven percent of Canisius College's undergraduate enrollment consists of out-of-state, non-international students..

PERSONNEL INFORMATION

Celebration of Service set for November 13
Mark your calendar now for the Celebration of Service, November 13 at 2:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Canisius faculty, staff and administrators will be honored for five, 10 and 15 years of service to the college.

Life Event: Name Change
Perhaps you have had a name change recently due to marriage or a divorce. If so, you need to notify the Social Security Administration along with the Canisius College Personnel Department.

The Social Security Administration (SAA) needs a completed application for Social Security card along with proof of the change. If you don’t have time to go to the Social Security office, log on to www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/ and download a copy of the application. This site will also provide you with a list of the documents you will need to provide to SSA so your change can be processed.

Are you missing one of the documents needed to make that change? Log on to www.socialsecurity.gov/vitalstats.html. This Web site lists all fees associated with obtaining copies of documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc., along with the addresses and phone numbers of the issuing offices.

Coming Soon to a Mail Box Near You: Canisius Care and TIAA-CREF
Open enrollment for Canisius Care and your TIAA- CREF pension is just around the corner! There are some changes for the Canisius Care Medical Accounts for 2004. Most over-the-counter drugs will now be covered if treating an illness. Also, some weight reduction programs are now eligible expenses. However, the costs for diet foods are not eligible. Open enrollment is your opportunity to enroll in the Canisius Care plan for 2004. All eligible faculty and staff must sign and return a new election form to enroll or decline for 2004. Watch your mailbox for more information.

If you have not used up your 2003 Canisius Care account, December 31, 2003 is the deadline to incur services. Consider purchasing that new pair of glasses or having some dental work done. Remember, services must be provided in the 2003 calendar year and any remaining balances will be forfeited. Claims for 2003 services may be submitted until March 15, 2004.

TIAA-CREF open enrollment is the perfect time to change your contribution level by completing a new salary reduction agreement in the Personnel Department. Your contributions are made with tax deferred dollars and grow tax deferred until you retire. Participants in the Canisius College retirement plan have the opportunity to change their contribution levels four times in a calendar year. The new maximum contribution level for 2004 is $13,000, $16,000 for employees age 50 and up, and $19,000 for those at Canisius College for 15 years or more who have not yet exhausted that extra opportunity. Watch your mailbox for more details.

Tuition Waiver Program Reminder
Faculty and staff who have children attending Canisius College under the tuition waiver program must complete tuition waiver forms and dependent certification. Certification is required each calendar year. Forms will be mailed to those whose children are currently enrolled for the fall 2003 semester. Employees whose children will be enrolling for the first time for the spring 2004 semester must pick up forms in the Personnel Office, Bagen Hall, Room 108.

Welcome to:

Jill E. Conlon, associate v.p. for enrollment management
Kimberlee Decker/shuttle bus driver/public safety
Patricia Deganis, technician/financial Aid
Laura A. Finucane, coordinator/health & human performance
Lisa A. Howard, assistant/Peter Canisius Distinguished Professor
Todd Hummel, head coach men’s golf
C. Brion Neary, major gifts officer
James E. Phillips, shuttle bus driver/public safety
Matthew C. Reitnour, athletic communications assistant
Dawn Rotterman, technician/human resources
Dr. Gurmukh Singh, assistant professor/physics
Elizabeth P. Smith, officer/public safety
Matthew J. Srodawa, dispatcher/public safety
Christine M. Stange, staff nurse/health center

Good Luck to:

Frank W. Colden, shuttle bus driver/public safety
James L. Crowe, shuttle bus driver/public Safety
Dr. Tim Delaney, assistant professor/sociology/anthropology
Frank J. Garwol, officer/public safety
Amy D. George, assistant director/annual fund
Michael Johnson, officer/public safety
Dr. Robert A. Lorenz, assistant professor/sociology/anthropology
Meaghan Pacer, secretary/maintenance

Service Anniversaries:

5 Years
Todd R. Benzin, instructional support specialist/media center
Marvin Hunley, officer/public safety
Sharon A. Kasperczyk, secretary/alumni relations

15 Years
Margaret M. Foster, secretary/computer science
Michael R. George, director of admissions volunteers
Paul W. Myers, director of capital projects

20 Years
Kathleen M. Devine, secretary/dean of students

Did You Know?
More than 70 Canisius faculty, staff and administrators will be honored at the Celebration of Service on November 13.

LIS NEWS

ArticleLinker – A New Tool to Locate Full-Text Articles
If you have searched one of the EbscoHOST, ProQuest or FirstSearch databases lately, you might have noticed something new − links labeled “Search for Article,” or “Check for Full Text via Article Linker.” This is a new service the library is offering. When full text is not available through the database you are searching, ArticleLinker integrates all the full text resources in all of the library’s databases and makes a direct link to the article in another database. Currently, this new feature is being trialed in the EbscoHOST, ProQuest or FirstSearch databases. So the next time full text is not available in the database you are searching, try:

Finding a copy link in ProQuest and Search for Full text via ArticleLinker OR
Searching for a the article in EbscoHOST databases OR
Looking in the FirstSearch databases and using Search for Article.

If you have questions and/or comments, please contact Beth Bradley, digital services librarian at Ext. 2913 or via E-mail at bradleye@canisius.edu

Book Review by Betsey Higgins
In Girl With a Pearl Earring, Tracy Chevalier has purposefully mixed fact with fiction. Her accurate rendition of the 17th century Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer, and his entanglement with a fictitious teenage maid, enliven the life of this otherwise reticent historical figure. Chevalier’s metaphoric depictions of light and colors are cleverly used throughout the story.

The method in which Chevalier writes and Vermeer paints is significantly similar. Her seemingly simple and straightforward approach, even in the dialog, is a direct reflection of Vermeer’s style. The parallels between the two artists cannot go unnoticed. The in-depth descriptions of Vermeer’s painting preparations are striking, particularly in the mixing of the colors and the posing of his subjects − the intricacies of both artists are subtly interwoven.

If you are inclined to read Girl With a Pearl Earring, I urge you to do so soon in celebration of Vermeer’s birthday on Halloween. You can find a copy of it on the ground floor of the library (PZ4.C5221 Gir 1999), along with other Chevalier titles.

Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for articles you would like to see published in the LIS News? Please let us know: lis_comments@canisius.edu

Did You Know?
The new campus telephone directory for 2003-2004 has been recently distributed. If you have changes, corrections, or suggestions for future editions of the directory, please send an E-mail to Christine Ludwig at ludwig@canisius.edu.