Refurbished hardwood floors and the installation of state-of-the-art technology has enhanced and rejuvenated the classrooms in Old Main, the college's landmark building.  Many faculty members are returning to their offices, which received a fresh coat of paint over the summer.  Upper classmen can't help but be impressed by their new "digs" at the Delavan Townhouses.  The college's most modern residence hall to date features units with single bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, a large living room and floor-to-ceiling windows.  And today Canisius will formally open its newest building, Demerly Hall.  The former site of Streng Oldsmobile at 2365 Main Street now houses the college's new master's program in health and human performance as well as the physical plant.

The revitalized campus brings a new sense of community to the Canisius family and its incoming students who received their first lessons in diversity and service this past weekend during freshmen orientation.  The theme of this year's welcome weekend, "We Are One Community," was designed to teach students they are part of a larger community.  On Saturday, the Native American dance groups the Little Joe Dancers and the Buffalo Creek Dancers, entertained students and their parents.  And on Sunday, freshmen students and Canisius volunteers participated in a community clean-up at various locations in the Hamilin Park neighborhood and the city of Buffalo.

		Linda Grabner-Coronel, assistant professor of modern languages, earned a bachelor of science degree and a master of from The Ohio State University  (Columbus, Ohio) and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. She was a lecturer in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
		Sandra K. Cimbricz, assistant professor of teacher education, earned a bachelor of science degree from Indiana State University and a master of education degree and a Ph.D.from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Previously she was a teacher education associate and field supervisor at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
		Ben Dunkle, assistant professor of communication studies, earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from SUNY Purchase (Purchase, New York) and a master of fine arts from SUNY Buffalo.  Ben also studied in the Glasgow School of Arts in Glasgow, Scotland. Ben also works as a Director of Web Development and Interactive Media at Travers/Collins/Partners Marketing Communications.
		Christopher Lopata, assistant professor of teacher education, earned a bachelor of arts degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, a master of science in counseling from San Diego State University, a master of science in psychology and Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Albany. Before coming to Canisius, he taught graduate classes in the Education Department at D'Youville College. Previously he was also an adjunct lecturer in the graduate counselor education program at Canisius College.
		Howard Rick Stanger, associate professor of management marketing, earned a bachelor of arts in economics with a minor in history from Queens College, a master of arts in labor studies from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in labor and human resources from Max Fisher College of Business (The Ohio State University). Previously he taught at both SUNY College at Buffalo and the Cornell University New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations - Western Region.
		Diankang "Sunny" Sun, instructor of physics, earned a bachelor of science degree from Nanjing Institute of Telecommunications and a master of science degree from Shanghai Jiaotong University in China. Sunny previously taught as an exchange scholar at the State University of New York at Buffalo and as an adjunct professor at Canisius. Diankang replaces Dr. James Lauffenburger, professor of physics, who is on a one-year sabbatical.
		Larry Springsteen, assistant professor of chemistry, earned a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in chemistry from Clarkson University, a master of arts in physical chemistry from Columbia University and a master of science and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Cornell University.  Previously he taught as a visiting assistant professor at the University of Connecticut.
		Amy Wolf, assistant professor of English, earned a bachelor of arts degree from Bowling Green University, a master of arts and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Previously she taught at the University of Massachusetts.

The next issue of NetGazette will introduce you to the newest members of Canisius' athletic coaching staff.

At Canisius, Father Bucki will continue the Campus Ministry tradition of enriching the faith life on campus through existing service programs and the addition of new community support services, which empower the students to grow as leaders and persons for others. 

Father Bucki holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and philosophy from Fordham University and a master of divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, CA.  He succeeds Rev. Richard Galligan, S.J., who concluded his service as director of Campus Ministry in June.

Jim holds a bachelor of science in business management from Niagara University and is a graduate of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at SUNY Buffalo.  He replaces former director Jerry Donahue who resigned in March to pursue similar work at Morrain Valley  Community College, near his hometown in the suburbs of Chicago.  

Assisting Jim in the Career Center is Dr. Barbara J. Porter who has been promoted to associate director.  Porter has more than 20 years experience in teaching, counseling and higher education administration.  She served as assistant director of the Career Center since 1997. 

Father Lux holds a bachelor and master of arts degree from Fordham University, and a master of library science from the School of Information and Library Studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo.  He replaces the late Rev. John D. Garvey, S.J., professor emeritus of religious studies who served as director of the archives until his death last March.

• The parking spaces behind Old Main that were designated as "A" lot parking have been removed in an effort to turn the area behind Old Main into green space, but new parking accommodations have been made for employees who hold "A" lot parking permits. Accommodations include 20 spaces in the Eastwood lot and 10 spaces in front of Lyons Hall, adjacent to the Admissions visitors parking area.  The Old Main lot, located off of Hughes Street is still open and parking is also available in the Main Eastwood lot.
• Canisius gained 118 parking spaces at the Delavan Townhouses.  Students who reside at the Delavan Townhouses park in the Delavan lot, freeing up more spaces on the main campus for faculty and staff.
• Demerly Hall, formerly Streng Oldsmobile, on Main Street holds 71 parking spaces.  Approximately twelve maintenance workers now report to Demerly Hall, which creates more spaces on the main campus.  Employees who work on the main campus may also park at Demerly Hall and the Desmond Hall Shuttle will bring them to and from the Demerly lot.  The shuttle will pass through the lot every half-hour from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Public Safety vehicles will also transport faculty and staff to the lot in cases of emergency  or during hours when the shuttle is not running.
• Eight "B" lot parking spaces are available along the fence near the Medaille campus, behind Canisius Village Townhouses.
• Paired parking is no longer available on campus.

"A" parking permits are given to senior faculty and senior administrator.  "B" parking permits are provided to junior faculty, junior administrators and staff.

For questions about parking on campus, please contact Gary Everett, interim director of public safety, at ext. 2330.

Written by Edgar C. Conkling, a retired professor of economic geography at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Point Chautauqua recounts how this delightful settlement, on the shores of Lake Chautauqua, was founded by a group of Baptist clerics and laymen who engaged the services of America's most eminent landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, to design the picturesque lakeside community.