| November 15, 2006 | Vol 8. No. 5 |
New Trees Planted in Koessler Plaza The Department of Facilities Management planted eleven new Cleveland Pear trees in the Koessler Plaza behind Old Main on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10. The trees replace those that were damaged or destroyed during the surprise October snowstorm. According the Kevin Kwitzer, building services supervisor for facilities management, this is the first stage of post-storm tree replacement on campus. The remainder of the trees which were lost during the storm will be replaced in the spring.
Help Wanted: Canisius Community Day and Thanksgiving Food Drive
It’s not too late to lend a hand for Canisius Community Day or the Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday, November 18. Come out for the day and assist with projects at meal programs, food banks, homeless and refugee shelters, Habitat for Humanity and others. Or, join the Thanksgiving Food Drive and collect non-perishable food at local supermarkets. Community Day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Food drive times vary from 9:15 a.m. − 12:30 p.m. and 11:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. To sign up or for more information, contact Joe Van Volkenburg in The Office of Campus Ministry at Ext. 2875.
Flecky Art Presentation and Exhibit
Rev. Michael Flecky, S.J., Grove of Beech Trees, Clongowes Wood College, Ireland, 1994.
As a finale to the campus-wide celebration of the Jesuit Jubilee year, ArtsCanisius presents a studio art show by Rev. Michael Flecky, S.J., professor of fine arts at Creighton University in the Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Gallery in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library. Father Flecky offers photographs and texts related to the 19th century Irish Jesuit priest and poet Rev. Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J.
Father Flecky will also give an art presentation on Friday, November 17 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Old Main Room 203. An artist’s reception will follow from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. the Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Gallery. Both events are free and open to the public. Father Flecky’s exhibit continues during regular library hours through December 8. For library hours, click here.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Rev. Michael Tunney, S.J., professor of fine arts and director of the studio art program at Ext. 3752.
Faculty and Staff Bookstore Sale
It's that time of year! Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Canisius College Bookstore and save 20% on select merchandise. The Faculty and Staff Appreciation Event takes place this year on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21 from 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Don't miss out!
CSW Dessert and Conversation
Share your holiday traditions, old and new when the Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) hosts Dessert and Conversation on Thursday, December 7 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Regis Room South. Bring your lunch or pick some up in the dining hall and join your co-workers (both men and women!) for some hot apple crisp and beverages courtesy of Chartwells. For this month’s prize drawing, the Office of Human Resources has provided two $25 gift certificates to Applebee’s. For more information, contact Claudia Hojnacki at Ext. 2181 or send an E-mail to hojnackc@canisius.edu.
Native American Art Unveiling
(l-r) Eric Gansworth, professor of English and Lowery Writer-in-Residence is congratulated by Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., college president, on the unveiling of his painting entitled, From One Dance, Creation. The piece was unveiled on November 2 in the Grupp Fireside Lounge.
Gansworth’s original painting was created exclusively for Canisius College and will be permanently housed in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library. Gansworth says the painting “represents the conclusion of the Haudenosaunee Creation Story, and the significant role women play in the culture’s identity.”
STEPS Committee Collection
The STEPS Committee is once again collecting small toiletries and other items for donation to Vive LaCasa Refugee Shelter, Cornerstone Manor and Concerned Ecumenical Ministry. Suggested items include soap, toothbrushes/toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, comb/brush, band aids, antiseptic wipes, note pads/pens/pencils, playing cards, tissues, etc. Items may be placed in baskets or gifts bags if you wish. Please drop off donations by December 15 to any of the following individuals:
College Relations Division: Sandy Maisano – AG 101For more information, contact Diane Wolfe at Ext. 2475 or send an E-mail to wolfe@canisius.edu.
Lyons Hall: Debbie Abrahamson - LY 102
Churchill Tower: Dena Bowman CT-615
Bagen and Wehle Tech Center: Deb Gianturco BA – 202
Old Main and Library: Diane Wolfe OM 013
Horan O’ Donnell: Barb Wozniak HO-003
Health Science and KAC: Natalie Klyczek HS - 202E