The Canisius College chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the national honor society of business students, now has a symbol to represent academic excellence in the Wehle School of Business.  Early in September, a large 52-inch bronze key was placed in front of Bagen Hall.  Contributions from Beta Gamma Sigma members helped raise the funds necessary to acquire the key.

In October, an inscribed plaque will be added and the key will be formally dedicated.  According to Dr. Richard Schick, former dean of the Wehle School of Business and professor of economics and finance, the key is intended to promote awareness of the Canisius chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma.

Only schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) are eligible to have a chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma. AACSB is the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in business administration and accounting. AACSB International is also the professional organization for management education.

Each year, Canisius College inducts the top seven percent of the junior class, the top 10 percent of the senior class, and the top 20 percent of the graduating class of the Wehle School of Business into Beta Gamma Sigma.

Each Friday, as part of Menutainment in the Peter Gust Economu Dining Hall, you can join "Chef Paul" Hoeflich and sing karaoke to your favorite tune.  Each time you do, you'll get a free Belgian waffle and be entered to win a handcrafted, 21-speed Cannondale mountain bike.  The ultra lightweight bike is valued at $800 and is currently on display in "Chef Paul's" station.

Ellen M. Hamm		Dr. Julie J. Henry		Dr. Rebecca Krawiec
Dr. Patricia Mosher		William E. O' Donnell

Ellen M. Hamm, assistant professor of education, earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in occupational therapy from D'Youville College.  She is also a PhD candidate at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dr. Julie J. Henry, associate professor of education, earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, and a master's degree in education and a PhD in early childhood education from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dr. Rebecca Krawiec, assistant professor of religious studies, has an AB in ancient studies from Brown University; and a master's degree, master's of philosophy degree and a PhD in religious studies from Yale University. 

Dr. Patricia Mosher, associate professor of sports medicine, has an associate's degree from Hudson Valley Community College, a bachelor's degree from Brockport State College, and a master's and doctorate of education from the University of Miami.  

Mr. William E. O' Donnell, assistant professor of modern languages, earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish secondary education from Canisius College and a master's degree in Spanish language and literature from the State University of New York at Buffalo.  He is also a PhD candidate at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Baits are being distributed by helicopter and are not harmful to people, pets or wildlife.  They consist of fish meal and fish oil.  The vaccine is located in a small, plastic pouch in the center of the bait.

If you find the baits, do not disturb them.  If your pet eats the bait, brings the bait home or if you come in contact with the bait, call the State Program at 1-877-722-6725.   Remember, the bait is not harmful.  If you do become exposed, just wash your hands well. 

If you have any questions, contact the Erie County Health Department of Environmental Health at 858-6089.

The seminar will focus on an article that appeared in the Chronicle of Higher Education, entitled "The Intellectual Advantages of a Roman Catholic Higher Education," by Alan Wolfe of Boston College.

Call the Campus Ministry Office at Ext. 2420 or the Religious Studies Department at Ext. 2820 for a copy of the article.

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Diane (Nowak) Kent '88		Sheila E. (Fassl) Krieger '90		Martin P. Hurley '91, '98 MBA
Michael A. Sisti '91		Edward F. Book '92		Sr. Maria Pares, OSF

Sports Hall of Fame Inductees for 2002 are:  Diane (Nowak) Kent '88 - tennis; Sheila E. (Fassl) Krieger '90 - soccer; Martin P. Hurley '91, '98 MBA - football; Michael A. Sisti '91 - hockey; Edward F. Book '92 - basketball and  Sr. Maria Pares, OSF - women's basketball coach.

The event is hosted by the Canisius College Alumni Association and the Department of Athletics.  The pre-game brunch is $30 per person; $10 for children 7-12 and children 6 and under are free.

For more information, contact Anna Jones, program coordinator for the Office of Alumni Relations, at Ext. 2702.

The event begins at 10 a.m. with a welcome and opening session.  Sessions will continue throughout the day, with lunch at 1 pm.  Congressman John LaFalce will speak during lunch.  The closing session will include a presentation by Michael Hawes, executive director of CDN/US Fulbright Program at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception at 6 p.m.
 
The evening will conclude with a musical performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center by "Beyond the Pale," an exciting new sound in Klezmer and eastern European folk music.

The conference is co-sponsored by Canisius College and the Golden Horseshoe Educational Alliance (GHEA), in association with The Consulates General of Canada (Buffalo) and the United States (Toronto).

For more information regarding the conference, contact Dr. Coral Snodgrass, chair of the Management/Marketing Department, at Ext. 2607.

Vasquez will be joined by guitarists Hector "Tito" Castro and Francisco "Pancho" Navarro, the most sought after tango duo in New York City.
 
The program is sponsored by the college's Modern Language Department and made possible by a grant from the Oishei Teaching Professorship Program.
 
For more information, contact Dr. Julia Wescott, chair of the Modern Language Department, at Ext. 2838.

The Canisius Latino/a Art Committee and the Friends of the Office of Multicultural Programs Advisory Board commissioned artist Agustin Rolando Rojas to create the artwork, which will be permanently housed in the Andrew Bouwhuis Library.

Rojas, originally from Havana, Cuba, is an internationally acclaimed and commissioned artist.  He currently resides in Toronto.

The unveiling coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15 - October 15.  During the October 7 lunch hour, Chartwells will serve Hispanic cuisine in the Peter Gust Economou Dining Hall.

For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Programs at Ext. 2787.

Please call the Student Health Center at Ext. 2610 to reserve your spot.  The event is open to all members of the campus community.

On Thursday, October 10 from 11a.m. to 1p.m., a registered nurse from Univera will be on campus to demonstrate how to conduct a breast self-exam and to encourage women to practice the skill on breast models.  This table will be located just outside the Snack Bar in Old Main. 

Staff members are invited to stop into the Student Health Center throughout the month of October to learn breast self-exam technique and to practice the skill.  Short videotapes are available on self-exams and mammography.