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Meyers Retires

Marian Meyers (left) with Mary Lu Littlefield, long-time friend and director of design and publication services

After 15 years of service Marian Meyers, director of grants development and institutional research, has retired from her position. Colleagues, friends and family gathered on Friday, February 1, to celebrate this milestone in Marian's life. Cantio Sacra crooned the honoree with Bali Ha'i, a tune from the musical South Pacific and Stolat, a polish song of good wishes for a hundred years.

Through Marian's leadership, vision and determination the college has secured more than $10 million in federal funding, including the current Title III grant that has led to many curricular innovations over the past few years. She also secured two significant grants from the prestigious Kresge Foundation, including $850,000 for Old Main; $2.3 million in funding for the McGowan Learning Communities Program to enhance recruitment of minority students; and scores of individual grants for individual faculty members.

Cantio Sacra

"During her long tenure at Canisius, Marian Meyers has been a real force in the grants services area. She has brought millions of dollars into the college, enabling us to move Canisius into the top ranks of comprehensive universities in the Northeastern United States," said John Hurley, vice president of college relations and general counsel. "She has been a true professional in every sense of the word and she leaves some very difficult shoes to fill. We wish her the best in her retirement."

Marian was instrumental in the establishment of the college's Committee of the Status of Women in 1995 and served two terms as the committee's first elected chairperson.

She also served as an adjunct professor of counseling education and acting associate vice president for academic affairs in the summer of 1992.

Renowned Theologian to Discuss Racism in America's Churches
The Canisius College Center for the Global Study of Religion welcomes celebrated theologian, James Cone, Ph.D., to campus on Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. His lecture, entitled "Racism and America's Churches," is part of the center's Conversations in Christ and Culture lecture series.

An internationally recognized theologian and expert in the area of race in America, Cone is the Charles A. Briggs Distinguished Professor of Theology at New York City's Union Theological Seminary. He has published numerous books on this issue including Black Theology and Black Power, A Black Theology of Liberation, and most recently, Risks of Faith: The Emergence of a Black Theology of Liberation, 1968-1998.

Conversations in Christ and Culture is an ecumenical lecture, workshop and conference series designed to expose the local Christian community to internationally known speakers. The purpose is to foster conversations about important issues involving the relationship between Christianity and culture, and to promote cooperation and understanding across religious, gender and ethnic issues. The lecture series is funded through the generosity of the ecumenical community of Western New York, the Canisius Center for the Global Study of Religion and the John R. Oishei Foundation.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Dr. Tim Wadkins, associate professor of religious studies, at ext. 2820.

Celebrating the Cultures of Our Campus Community
Canisius College will celebrate its ethnic diversity during the 13th annual International Fest. Sponsored by the Office of International Student Programs, International Fest events include the sharing of customs, traditional dress, food, music and dancing.

Cultural Night on Tuesday, February 26 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center will feature an international bazaar, cultural demonstrations and international desserts and coffees. Admission is free.

International Fest will conclude on Friday, March 1 with Festival Night, which will be hosted by Pat Breen, Channel 2's Day Break meteorologist. Festival Night begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Peter Gust Economou Dining Hall in the Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center with an international buffet, ethnic entertainment, international fashion show and music. Admission for students is $6.00 pre-sale; $7.00 at the door. Admission for adults is $8.00 pre-sale; $9.00 at the door. Admission for children ages 12 and under is $3.00.

For more information, contact the Office of International Student Programs at ext. 2784.

ArtsCanisius Presents

Monday, February 25 - Meet the Faculty Recital, featuring Martha Malkiewicz, adjunct associate professor of music, on bassoon and Barbara Wagner, minister of music at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo, on piano at 12:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. The performance features works by Vivaldi, Tomasi, Apostel and Perkins. Admission is free and open to the campus community.
Wednesday, February 27 - Canisius College hosts an Informally Formal Chamber Concert with the trio Tremani! at 7:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Tremani! is comprised of Buffalo Philharmonic members John Fullam, principal clarinet, Glen Einschlag, principal bassoon and Donald Rebic, piano recitalist and professor at SUNY Fredonia. The performance features works by C.P.E. Bach, von Weber, Beethoven and Osborne. Admission is $12 for the general public and $7 for students.

For information contact the Music Office at ext. 2536.

Ash Wednesday and Lent
The Lenten Season begins today. Ash Wednesday services are being held in Christ the King Chapel throughout the evening, with Masses at 5:10 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ashes will be distributed after the homily.

It is a long tradition for Christians to give alms or gifts to help the poor during Lent. If you wish to take part in this tradition, you are welcome to pick up a rice bowl (little box) to hold the coins that you collect each day. Rice bowls are located in rear of Christ the King Chapel, and in the Offices of Residence Life (Bosch Hall - Lobby), Student Activities (lower level of the Student Center), Student Center (Room 101) and Campus Ministry (Old Main, Room 207).