| December 13, 2006 | Vol 8. No. 7 |
Journal of Paleontology Honors Paper Co-Authored by Sheets
The Journal of Paleontology, a publication of The Paleontological Society of America, named a paper co-authored by H. David Sheets, PhD, chair and professor of physics, as its 2005 Paper of the Year. The award was presented at the Paleontological Society Meeting at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America in Philadelphia on October 23. The paper, entitled “Patterns and Processes of latest Ordovician Graptolite extinction and recovery based on data from South China,” is co-authored by Chen Xu, Michael Melchin, Sheets, Charles E. Mitchell and Fan Jun-Xuan. It describes the processes involved in the mass extinction of marine fauna at the end of the Ordovician era 435 million years ago. Sheet’s role in the project was to develop and carry out a range of statistical tests.
Vehar’s Compositions Revered
| Composer-in-Residence Persis Vehar garnered her 22nd ASCAPlus Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. The award recognizes composers for excellence in composition. Vehar’s more than 200 vocal and instrumental compositions range from chamber music to large ensembles and include two operas. Her works have been performed internationally. |
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Four Canisius Employees Complete CERT Training
(l-r) Joseph L. Mrowczynski, athletic field attendant, Koessler Athletic Center; Mark D. Dzielski, coordinator, event management; Dean P. Becker, mechanical trades manager, facilities management; and Charles E. Lewis, II, officer for public safety completed a seven-week long Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course at Medaille College. The course, which included training in areas such as fire safety, emergency medical operations and terrorism, enables these employees to assist public safety or local police, fire or EMTs in the event of a disaster.
Saramak is Newest Public Safety Officer
Meghan K. Saramak is given her new badge by Gary Everett, director of public safety, after she was sworn in as the college’s newest public safety officer by Kenneth C. Kruly, director of government relations, on Monday, November 20.
Astiz Publishes Article
M. Fernanda Astiz, PhD, assistant professor of education, recently co-authored an article entitled “The Argentinean Case in Comparison” published in the journal Education, Citizenship and Social Justice, Vol. 1(2) pp. 175-200.