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Two Hundred People Attend Canisius Celebration of Service
Canisius recognized the service milestones of its employees at the Celebration of Service on Friday, April 2 in the Montante Cultural Center. Family, friends and the campus community joined Canisius President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. to honor members of the Canisius family.

This year’s retirees pose for a group photo. From left to right: Penelope H. Lips, Gloria B. Shoemaker, Dr. Joseph F. Bieron, Patricia A. Mulhern, Joyce Eulner, Rev. Robert A. Haus, S.J., Kathleen M. Augustyniak, Phone Phanhsom, Kathleen M. Devine and Rosemary Sortino, Missing from photo: Anthony J. Bellia and Denise J. Dunn.

Retirees, listed by years of service
46 Joyce Eulner, director, human resources
45 Rev. Robert A. Haus, S.J., assistant professor, mathematics & statistics
38 Dr. Joseph F. Bieron ’59, ’61 MS, professor, chemistry & bio-chemistry
34 Anthony J. Bellia, assistant to the vice president for academic affairs
31 Penelope H. Lips, director, admissions
24 Phone Phanhsom, housekeeper, facilities department
23 Rosemary Sortino ’93, secretary, vice president of student affairs
21 Kathleen M. Devine, secretary, dean of students
19 Gloria B. Shoemaker, secretary, special assistant to the vice president for academic affairs
17 Patricia A. Mulhern, secretary, academic development
17 Denise J. Dunn, secretary, public safety
14 Kathleen M. Augustyniak, secretary, management & marketing

Canisius College Memories:
“I've been in love with Canisius since I was a little girl riding down Main Street and admiring that ‘big College with the gold roof!’ I will continue to hold Canisius in a very special spot in my heart, especially the truly wonderful people I've met and those with whom I've worked!” -- Kathleen M. Devine, secretary, dean of students
“I realize how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to work at Canisius. I was fortunate to take advantage of the free courses and receive my bachelor's degree, but I've also met wonderful people who have become my friends. Canisius will always be a special part of my life and it won't end with retirement.” -- Rosemary Sortino, secretary for the vice president of student affairs.

"My favorite Canisius memories will always be the wonderful people I've worked with. Many of the people who started their careers in the Canisius College Admissions Office have gone on to be very successful. Many keep in touch with me and it's delightful to follow their professional development." -- Penelope H. Lips, director, admissions.

Canisius honored Rev. Robert A. Haus, S.J., assistant professor, mathematics & statistics, who will retire after 45 years of service. Four faculty members were honored with “double Benes” for forty years of service to the college.

Dr. James C. Lauffenburger, chair, physics
Dr. Frank P. Riga, professor, English
Dr. Walter G. Sharrow, professor, history
Dr. Stanley L. Vodraska, professor, philosophy

(l-r) Dr. Walter Sharrow, professor of history, celebrated 40 years of service, and Rev. Robert Haus, S.J., will retire after 45 years at Canisius.

Dr. James Lauffenburger, chair of physics and Dr. Frank Riga, professor of English were both honored at the Celebration of Service for 40 years of service to the college.

The following employees were also recognized at the Celebration of Service.

35 Years
Dr. Paul E. Bieron, assistant professor, sports administration
Dr. H. James Birx, professor, sociology & anthropology

30 Years
Dr. Michael V. Hasselswerdt, associate professor, political science
Douglas K. Hinton, director of professional experiences, co-op program

25 Years
Louis V. Cammarano, general worker, facilities management
Teresa Chapman, cashier-waitress, Chartwells
Patricia K. Clayback, associate dean, director of adult academic services
Roger A. Draper, lead electrician, facilities management
Thomas W. Evans, periodicals librarian, library
Rev. Benjamin Fiore, S.J., chair, religious studies
Russell M. Gentile, lead mail stock clerk, mailroom
Dr. Edward J. Gress, professor, accounting
Thomas R. Hersey, director of student retention
Roland J. LaVigne, officer, public safety
Kimberly J. LaVigne, lieutenant, public safety
Dr. Michael Noonan, professor, psychology & biology
Dr. Philip Pfaff, professor, economics & finance
Dr. Stanley C. W. Salvary, professor, accounting
Dr. Kenneth Scherkoske, associate professor, physics
Dr. Janice L. Schultz-Aldrich, professor, philosophy
Lawrence Spell, receiver, Chartwells
Alice Steltermann, secretary, special counsel to the president

20 Years
The Bene Merenti (well done) award goes to those who have worked at Canisius for 20 years.

Jane Cary, associate professor, fine arts, and administrative director of ArtsCanisius
Mark H. Castner, director of academic computing & user services, ITS
Lawrence J. Deni, technical computing administrator, ITS
Patricia Dzierzewski, housekeeper, facilities management
Irene A. Ehde, telecommunication technician, ITS
Jon Eckle, Chef, Chartwells
Dr. James G. Huard, professor, mathematics & statistics
Dyanne M. Iacuzzo, acquisitions technician, library
Robert Klump, adjunt professor/political science & associate director, Raichle Pre-law Center
Martin L. Schechtman, director, business internship program
Maria T. Shantler, equipment manager, Koessler Athletic Center
Dr. Judith Skretny, adjunct professor, religious studies
Sudhir Suchak, adjunct professor, economics & finance
Rose M. Twardowski, associate director, creative services
Dr. Patricia B. VanVerth, associate professor, computer science
Dr. Charles J. Wigley III, professor, communication studies
Dr. Mark P. Zaporowski, professor, economics & finance

College Breaks Ground on Residence Hall, New Parking Plan Working Well
Work is underway to prepare for the college’s new residence hall. The first week of April, equipment arrived on site to start preparing for construction. Faculty and students have made adjustments to the changes in parking space availability and the transition is going smoothly. Click www.canisius.edu/parking for a reminder of campus parking options.

A backhoe begins digging on the site of the future residence hall.

New Main Street parking offers a convenient alternative for Canisius students and staff after 9:00 a.m. To ensure that Buffalo Police do not give you a ticket, do not park any closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant or closer than 20 feet from a crosswalk.

New Shuttle Adds Convenience
The Department of Public Safety has a new van in the shuttle fleet, with a comfortable middle aisle and extra headroom. Since construction started on the new residence hall, Barbara Herrick, secretary in the center for teaching excellence, parks her car in the Health Sciences lot at Delavan and Spillman. Herrick says always finds plenty of spaces, even close to 8:30 a.m. Faculty and staff can catch the shuttle in front the Health Science building if the driver sees that you need a ride and has seats available.

Barbara Herrick, secretary in the center for teaching excellence, has been riding the new shuttle from the Health Science parking lot to her office in the Churchill Tower.

Fourth Annual Canisius College Community Day Is April 24
Canisius faculty and staff are encouraged to volunteer for Community Day on Saturday, April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Team up with the Office of Campus Ministry to help non-profit community organizations get ready for spring! Community Day runs in conjunction with Earth Week, a national event that promotes environmental awareness and appreciation of our natural resources. Transportation and lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Office of Campus Ministry at Ext. 2420 or E-mail Joe Van Volkenburg at vanvolkj@canisius.edu.

In this corner….lunch with “Baby” Joe Mesi

Undefeated heavyweight boxing champ “Baby” Joe Mesi took off his gloves for a luncheon with Valerie Warren ’80 MBA, director of endowed scholarships, on March Wednesday, March 31. Warren won the lunch in a silent auction at the college’s Blue and Gold Golf Tournament last year. Deborah DiMatteo ’88 MBA, vice president of professional and business banking at M&T Bank and Chuck Pelitera ’80, Canisius College strength and conditioning coordinator were her guests. Mesi trains at the Koessler Athletic Center with Pelitera.

Move It, Canisius! – Get In Shape With New Walking Club
Are you looking for a way to get in shape for summer? Maybe you need some group motivation! Come work out with co-workers in the new "Move It, Canisius" Walking Club. The group will meet at Demerly Hall on Mondays and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. and walk in Delaware Park and surrounding areas. It’s a great way to improve or maintain your fitness and get to know some of your colleagues. If you’re interested, please contact Dr. Pat Mosher, associate professor of sports medicine, at Ext. 6646 or via E-mail at mosherp@canisius.edu.

Maybe you’ll be inspired to join the walking club after getting the results of your on-campus fitness test. Now that spring has begun, more faculty members are calling to get a fitness assessment which includes: risk factor assessment, submaximal bike test, body composition and flexibility. Dr. Chris Moll, associate professor of counseling and human services said she had fun taking the test. She said, “It wasn’t as strenuous as I expected, but it’s extremely comprehensive. The results are very scientific and honest, and it’s a good motivator.”

To take the fitness test you need to get approval from your physician, pay a $15.00 fee and make an appointment for the test, which takes approximately 45 minutes. For further information, contact Dr. Pat Mosher. Testing is available through April 30.

College Closed for Good Friday
The college will be closed on Good Friday, April 9, except for essential operating personnel. Have a happy Easter holiday. Click here for special holiday hours.

Did You Know?
The total number of years of service of this year’s retirees is 329 years!

CAMPUS EVENTS

CSW to Host Dessert and Conversation
The Committee on the Status of Women will host Dessert and Conversation on Wednesday, April 14 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Regis Room South. Bring your lunch or pick some up in the dining hall and catch up on what’s happening around campus. For more information, please call Barb Wozniak in the Office of Student Retention at Ext. 3737 or contact her via E-mail at wozniakb@canisius.edu.

Canisius Welcomes National Health Care Reform Advocate

Deborah Richter, MD, past president of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP), will speak under the auspices of the Canisius College Corporal Works of Mercy Lecture Series on Thursday, April 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. The lecture is free and open to the public. Contact Lisa Howard at Ext. 2162 for more information.

Political Scientist James Q. Wilson to Speak on Campus

Renowned social commentator and political scientist Dr. James Q. Wilson will speak on Tuesday, April 20 at 8:15 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge, on the topic, “Was the Invasion of Iraq a Just War?” The event is part of the Frank G. Raichle Lecture Series on Law in American Society. It is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Peter J. Galie, professor of political science, at Ext. 2699 or click here.

Center for the Global Study of Religion Presents “Conversations in Christ & Culture” Lecture
Wednesday, April 21, Dr. Mark Heim, the Samuel Abbot Professor of Christian Theology at Andover Newton Theological Seminary, will give a lecture entitled, “Is Jesus the Only Way?” in the Regis Room at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Dr. Tim Wadkins, associate professor of religious studies, Ext. 2820 or click here.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
April 22 is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day (formerly Take Our Daughters to Work Day). Canisius welcomes the children of faculty, staff and administrators. We trust that parents will take measures to ensure their children's safety. The Ms. Foundation for Women started Take Our Daughters to Work Day ten years ago to encourage children to reach their potential by participating fully in family, work and community.

Shoes for Shelter Run/Walk
More than 400 people came out in the glorious sunshine to run or walk in the sixth annual Shoes for Shelter 5K run, presented by Canisius College and BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York on March 28 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Lt. Col. James Bagwell, chair of military science, was the top finisher among Canisius' staff, with a time of 21:24. He finished seventh in his age group (men 40 - 49) and 33rd overall. Ellen Hamm, associate professor of education, was the top female finisher among Canisius’ staff, with a time of 24:18. She finished third in her age group (women 30 – 39) and 76th overall.

Canisius College Director of Public Safety Gary Everett smiles as he heads towards the finish line..

Canisius College Men’s Basketball coach Mike MacDonald is getting his kids into the spirit of running at an early age. Running alongside the coach is eight-year-old Matt (far left) and seven-year-old Patrick, wearing #150.

“Petey” the Griffin bobblehead dolls wait to be awarded as prizes to the top finishers.

Thanks to all those on the Canisius staff who helped to make the event such a success!

Athletics Department
Gordon Anthony, director of athletic facilities
Dave Brajuha, assistant athletics trainer
Elizabeth Caroscio, graduate assistant, athletics department
John Maddock, associate director of athletics
Luke Mekker, assistant facilities director
Pete Osmond, cross country coach
Chuck Pelitera, strength and conditioning coordinator
Steve Rudnicki, athletics communications assistant
Kelly Skubick, graduate assistant, external affairs
Andy Smith, head athletic trainer and clinical coordinator

Health Center and Sports Promotion Departments
Pat Creahan, student health center director
Laura Zirnheld, secretary, student health center
EJ Gonser, graduate assistant, sports promotion

Ray Clough, director of faculty development
Dan Drew, media center director
Gary Everett, director of public safety
Ellen Hamm, assistant professor, education
Gary Lew, senior facilities operations manager
Jenn Paterson, director of creative services
John Tychinski, associate director, Chartwells

Did You Know?
Participants in the Shoes for Shelter Run donated 1,017 pairs of shoes for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. That's a 40% increase over last year.

CANISIUS KUDOS

Porter Is New Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Barbara Porter has accepted the position of associate dean of Arts and Sciences. Porter holds a PhD in American Literature from SUNY Buffalo, and her most recent research has focused on ecology and literature. She has been teaching at Canisius College in both full-time and adjunct capacities since 1982. Porter has taught in the departments of English and academic development, and in the Women's Studies and one-year MBA programs. She has also served for a number of years as a freshman advisor, has worked as special projects advisor to the Office of Multicultural Programs, and most recently has served as Associate Director of the Career Center. Dr. Rita Capezzi had most recently been serving as associate dean of Arts and Sciences.

Capezzi Returns to the Classroom
Dr. Rita Capezzi is stepping down from her position as director of advisement and associate dean of Arts and Sciences July 1. After enjoying a well-deserved sabbatical in the fall, she will return to the English Department in January 2005. During her tenure as associate dean, Capezzi made many significant and lasting contributions to the college. She drafted the Code of Academic Integrity; developed the First Year Experience Pilots and implemented record-keeping and management strategies that make the advisement process more effective and consistent.

Scime Produces Jazz Documentary
Dr. Joy Scime, adjunct professor of history, received $4,000 in support for a documentary she will produce, entitled “Buffalo and All That Jazz.” The Niagara Arts Council and the Arts Council of Buffalo and Erie County each awarded $2,000 to Scime and her project partner, Vincenzo Mistretta, an adjunct instructor in the University at Buffalo media studies department. The documentary will be a socio-cultural history of jazz in Buffalo and its impact on race relations.

CPD’s Donelli Judges at Womens Conference

Shevaun Donelli, program coordinator for the Center for Professional Development, participated as a judge at the March 27 Communicate With Confidence Conference held by the Insurance Women of Buffalo, a local chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women, International. The winner of the conference will go to the NAIW national convention in Pittsburgh.

Volonino Wins Business School Award

The Wehle School of Businesses awarded Dr. Linda A. Volonino, chair of information systems and director of telecommunications management, the Faculty Scholarship Award, given to encourage scholarship in the business school. Volonino is the first recipient of the award. She will receive $1,000 at the MBA annual cocktail party in May, and her name will be placed on a plaque that will hang in Old Main.

Gessner Supports Students at Logistics Competiton

Dr. Guy N. Gessner, associate professor of management and marketing (center), accompanied four students in the global logistics management program to a regional competition at Duquesne Univeristy in Pittsburgh on March 25 and 26. The students placed second after competing with students from seven other universities. Gessner is faculty advisor to the global logistics team.

Occhipinti Lectures to High School Teachers

Dr. John Occhipinti, associate professor of political science, gave a presentation on Wednesday, March 31 to local high school teachers about the European Union, to better equip them to teach their students about the topic.

Did You Know?
Commencement marshals receive paid time off for their service during the graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. For more information on volunteering as a marshal, contact Kathie Devine in the Office of Student Affairs at Ext. 2130.

CANISIUS IN THE NEWS

Channel 4 and Channel 7 aired stories on the 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. news on Friday April, 2 about the robbery of a Canisius College student on a city street near campus.

Channel 7 covered the Melba Patillo Beals lecture held on campus Wednesday, March 31. The segment aired on the 11:00 pm. newscast.

Dr. Kevin Hardwick, professor of political science, discussed National Security Adviser Condoleeza Rice’s decision to testify publicly in front of the 9/11 commission on WBEN –AM radio on March 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Monday, March 28, Maureen Millane Rusk, associate dean for external business programs recently interviewed Nancy LaTulip ’75, ‘82 MBA, on the “Buffalo Matters” program on FOX Channel 29. LaTulip is a senior vice president at First Niagara Bank, and chair of the Canisius College Women's Business Center Advisory Board.

Rev. Michael Tunney, S.J., associate professor of fine arts, was interviewed by Michelle Kearns, reporter for the Buffalo News, about adults taking art classes. The article ran in the Buffalo News on March 19.

Did You Know?
Human Resources orders NFTA Flash-a-Passes and tokens for employees around the 15th of every month. If you would like to purchase either for the month of May with pre-tax dollars, contact Jennifer Skowron at Ext. 2247.

PERSONNEL INFORMATION

Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
Human Resources will conduct the annual open enrollment for health insurance on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. in Regis North. Eligible faculty and staff may enroll or change plans during this annual event. Information for all plans will arrive via campus mail.

COBRA Continuation Coverage
Eligible dependents covered by your Canisius College family health insurance plan may continue coverage upon your death, divorce, or entitlement to Medicare. To qualify for continued coverage, dependents must:

Be covered in a college health insurance plan at the time of the event
Notify the human resources office within 60 days of the event
Submit a completed election form to the human resources office
Pay the full cost of coverage
The same notification and election procedure applies to dependent children who lost eligibility for coverage under a family plan, primarily by "aging out" (passing the birthday at which coverage ends) or no longer being enrolled as a full-time college student.
Please note it is your responsibility to initiate COBRA continuation coverage. Information and COBRA election forms for college-sponsored health insurance plans are available in the human resources office, Bagen Hall - Room 108.

Slips, Trips, and Falls
Pick up your feet! Watch where you are going! Tie that shoe lace! Use the railing! It sounds basic, but safety is an attitude and you can avoid slips, trips and falls. Slips, trips and falls are the leading cause of non fatal injuries in the United States. Eighty percent occur on wet surfaces.

What can I do to reduce the chance of injury to myself and others?

Slow down and take smaller steps when surfaces are wet or icy
Wipe up spills immediately
Don’t leave (lower) file drawers open or unattended
Keep stairways free of all debris
Straighten curled floor mats when you see them
Report hazardous conditions

Let’s all take a proactive approach to safety.

David W. Teloh
Safety Director

April Service Recognition Honorees Celebrating Significant Anniversaries

35 Years
Dr. Paul Bieron, assistant professor, sports sdministration

15 Years
Judith Russo Caserta, athletics business manager
Laura J. Perrott, library reference cataloging technician

10 Years
Roseann G. Cancilla, information technology services
Sharon S. Wiese, secretary, philosophy
Andrew R. Chaplin, systems administrator II, information technology services

5 Years
Michael C. Marino, stationary engineer, maintenance
Laura A. McEwen, director, graduate business programs
Jennifer Paterson, director, creative services

Did You Know?
You can pick up breakfast on campus before work! The snack bar in the basement of Old Main opens at 7:30 a.m. For complete Chartwells’ hours, click here.

LIS NEWS

New York State Newspapers
The New York State Newspaper database includes newspapers from Buffalo, Syracuse and New York City. You can search within a specific journal (s) or search all seven papers simultaneously. The Buffalo News, Herald American, Herald-Journal, The Post–Standard, New York Observer, New York Post and New York Times can each be searched.

The advanced search allows keyword, title, and even industry searching. An added feature to this database includes searching within sections, including Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Opinion and Editorial, Regional News, Sports and the Lifestyle section.

Library and Information Services Online
The LIS Web sites are designed to familiarize faculty, staff and students with a wide range of services and information.

The library Web site can provide information on books, journals, databases, subject guides, chatting with a librarian and requesting materials through interlibrary loan. Learn more today! Go to http://library.canisius.edu/

A click on the Information Technology Services (ITS) Web site link below will open a window into such faculty and staff services as Blackboard, the LIS Liaison Program, How-To Documentation, Labs & Information Technology Classrooms updates and the latest virus alerts. Go to www.canisius.edu/its

Zoom in on the Media Center Web site to find out more about Instructional Support, Training Guides, Audio/Video Production & Duplication, Equipment Loan & Facilities Reserve, Tele & Videoconferencing, and Event Support. To start browsing the site now, go to www.canisius.edu/mediacenter.

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

Did You Know?
You can access the campus Faculty/Staff directory online. The online Faculty/Staff directory is updated daily. From the Canisius home page, simply click on Campus Directory and then click on Faculty, Student & Staff Telephone and E-mail Directory.