Canisius College

Michael J. Forest, PhD, assistant professor of philosophy and Pamela K. Fears, secretary, financial aid were both recognized for five years of service.

Before the formal ceremony, guests enjoyed a piano prelude performed by Jane Cary, associate professor of fine arts/music. The event began with an invocation by Luanne Tunmore, associate campus minister and a welcome by Patricia Hutton.

Cantio Sacra performed musical selections during the Service Recognition Ceremony.

After the presentation of the five-year honorees, Cantio Sacra performed a musical interlude under the direction of Jane Cary.  Cantio Sacra members include Debra Burhans, PhD, director of the Bioinformatics Program; Mary Ellen Carver, secretary for Campaigns for Canisius; James Huard, PhD, professor of mathematics and statistics; Patricia Hutton; Jonathan Lawrence, PhD, assistant professor of religious studies and theology; Sharon Lotterer, secretary for the Department of Psychology; Rev. Daniel Liderbach, S.J., professor of religious studies and theology; Veronica Serwacki, secretary to the dean of arts and sciences; Patricia Strobele, secretary for the Fine Arts Department; and Alan Weitzsacker, system administrator III for ITS.

Three members of the groundskeeping staff for facilities management were recognized at the Service Recognition Ceremony.  Harlan Q. Mostiller, groundskeeper, 10 years; Derek Noelk, groundskeeper, five years; and Stephan J. Herniak, groundskeeper foreman, 15 years.

Left to right: Wendy R. Kirkby, secretary, corporate and foundation relations, 15 years; Sandra A. Maisano, secretary, college relations; 10 years; Francine R. Mergl, director, development services and prospect reserach, 10 years; Mary Ellen Carver, secretary, campaigns for Canisius; 15 years and Michael J. Marrone, director of development, five years.
 

Left to right: Deborah S. Naples, secretary, enrollment management communication technology, five years; Kimberly Zabawa, assistant director, admissions, five years; Marie K. McMullen, office manager, enrollment management communication technology, five years; Michael W. Tampio, enrollment research/data coordinator, enrollment management and Angela Galante, technician, admissions, five years.

Marsha H. Stokes, technician for the print shop, was honored for 10 years of service to the college.

Patricia B. Christian, PhD, chair, sociology/anthropology/criminal justice reached the 15-year service milestone.

After the ceremony, honorees and their guests continued to celebrate at a reception.  This is the fifth year the college has held its Service Recognition Ceremony to commemorate significant milestones in employee service.  In the spring, employees who have reached 20 or more years of service, as well as retirees, are recognized at the annual Celebration of Service.

Dulles Receives President's Medal

After he received the President's Medal, Cardinal Dulles gave a lecture entitled, "Should the Church be Counter Cultural?" in the Montante Cultural Center.

Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., made Canisius history on November 8 when he became the 38th person to receive the college's esteemed President's Medal.  Conferred by Canisius President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., the President's Medal bears the Latin phrase pro Deo et patria (for God and country), and is bestowed only periodically to those who have distinguished themselves in public life through service to God and community.

Cardinal Dulles was presented the President's Medal prior to his lecture, entitled "Should the Church be Counter Cultural?"  His visit and lecture were made possible through the college's Conversations in Christ and Culture Lecture Series, created by Timothy Wadkins, PhD, associate professor of religious studies and theology. 

An internationally known lecturer and author, Cardinal Dulles is the Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University.  In 2001, Pope John Paul appointed him a Cardinal of the Catholic Church in Rome.  The appointment made him the first American-born theologian, who was not a bishop, as well as the first American Jesuit, to receive this honor.

Franz Steps Down as VP; Returns to Teaching
After serving nearly three decades in Canisius' top financial post, Laurence W. Franz, PhD, is stepping down as vice president for business and finance.  Franz will make the 2005-2006 academic year his last in the position.  Following a sabbatical in 2006-2007, Franz will resume his teaching position in the college's Economic/Finance Department.  A national search will be conducted to select his replacement.

Appointed in 1978, Franz's tenure as vice president for business and finance has been unparalleled.  He produced balanced budgets for 27 consecutive years.  He helped grow the college's endowment from $3 million in 1978 to approximately $57 million today.  He supervised the construction or renovation of nearly every major building on campus.  In the past 12 years alone, Franz oversaw 15 capital projects totaling $115 million.  His most recent accomplishment was the $19 million construction of Eastwood Hall. 

"When Larry became vice president in 1978, he stated he was committed to maintaining Canisius' position as a quality educational institution in the difficult years ahead," said Father Cooke, who noted Franz saw the need to keep tuition affordable, preserve the high quality of the faculty and staff, and maintain first class physical facilities and support services.  "Larry did more than simply succeed," added Father Cooke.  "He excelled."

Prior to serving as vice president for business and finance, Franz was an associate professor of economics/finance at Canisius and later chair of the Economics/Finance Department.  He joined the college as a faculty member in 1965. Franz holds a BS in business administration, and an MA and PhD in economics, from the State University of New York at Buffalo. 

NetGazette/Chartwells Holiday Cookie Contest
Do your friends call you Betty Crocker? Is your grandmother's old family recipe the hit of every holiday cookie exchange?  Share your favorite recipe with the Canisius community and participate in this year's NetGazette Holiday Cookie Contest! Dig up your best recipe and E-mail it to Kristin Etu, NetGazette editor at etuk@canisius.edu.

Chartwells' Bakery Manager Ken Schawb will evaluate all the recipes submitted. He will narrow the entries down to three tempting cookie recipes and the winners will be announced in the December NetGazette.  Winning cookie recipes will be prepared and served by Chartwell's at this year's Canisius holiday party on December 23!

Don't wait -- The deadline for entries is Wednesday, November 23.

Department of Public Safety Collection for St. Mary of Sorrows
The Canisius College Department of Public Safety is once again collecting non-perishable food, new or gently used warm clothing, blankets and toys during its holiday needy drive for St. Mary of Sorrows Church on 333 Guilford Street in Buffalo.  Items may be dropped off at the Office of Public Safety in the basement of Bosch Hall until December 16. Public Safety staff will deliver the items to St. Mary's in time for the holidays.

This is the fifth year the Department of Public Safety has conducted its annual holiday needy drive for St. Mary of Sorrows Church. Last year last year public safety delivered two shuttle vans full of items to St. Mary's. For more information, contact Gary Everett, director of public safety at Ext. 3197.

Canisius College Holiday Party -- Save the Date
The Canisius College Annual Holiday Party for faculty, staff and administrators will be held on Friday, December 23 at 11:30 a.m. in the Peter Gust Economou Dining Hall. Watch the next issue of NetGazette for more information.

Canisius Students Ride the Metro
Now in its third year, the Metro-Canisius Transit Pass program is gaining popularity among the college's undergraduate student population. Out of approximately 3500 available passes this year, nearly 75 percent are being used by students, as compared with approximately 50 percent used last year. 

The Metro-Canisius Transit Pass program provides eligible students with free unlimited usage of the Metro Bus and Rail system.  According to Ellen O. Conley, PhD, vice president for student affairs, students primarily use the passes to get to and from downtown events but they have an added reason to take advantage of the program this year.
 
"Several students have said they're using the Metro-Canisius Transit Pass program this year to save money on gas, which hit record highs this fall," says Conley.

Use of her Metro-Canisius Transit Pass paid off in more ways than one for Canisius sophomore Canisius Christine Rodriguez (see picture below).  She won the Bus and Books drawing sponsored by the by NFTA Metro Bus and Rail, and received a check for $454 to cover the cost of books she purchased for the fall 2005 semester.

Daryl Rasuli, NFTA Metro representative, Christine Rodriguez '08 and Cary Anderson, PhD, dean of students.

In its pilot year, the Metro-Canisius Transit Pass program was funded by Canisius, the NFTA, New York State and the New York State Department of Transportation.  Last year, however, the undergraduate student population overwhelmingly passed a referendum to continue the program by charging a $25 per semester tax to students. 

The college will be closed, except for essential operating personnel, on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.