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The Hilbert College Newspaper for Campus and Community, Volume 12, Issue 1, August 27, 2010
Name: Regina M. Ernst Major: English TRANSITION TO COLLEGE Birthday: June 15, 1986 Hobbies: Biking, traveling, knitting, writing, chatting HILBERT’S SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM Career Goals: To live & keep moving around TO EASE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, . . . a lot STIMULATE ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Newly created first time this summer at by a $2 million Title III initiative being the college. grant received by Hil- launched this summer Intended to provide bert to aid in bolstering “KENYA KREW” underprepared students student success. A new two-week inten- with the skills, tools, “Hilbert has a long CHRONICLES sive academic residen- and confidence needed history of enrolling stu- tial program designed to to succeed in college, dents who are tradi- assist incoming Hilbert Hilbert’s inaugural tionally first-generation HILBERT SERVICE LEARNING: College freshmen in Summer Bridge Pro- or underserved college GROUP REFLECTIONS ON KENYA making a successful gram, the first of its kind students. This new pro- transition from high at the college, is being gram, which will en- TRAVELS by Regina M. Ernst the resort town Malindi, school to college and to held on campus from hance other initiatives THOUSANDS the capital city Nairobi, help build a foundation Aug. 23-Sept. 3. The already in place at the On Thursday, May 20, and the iconic Masai for academic success noncredit program is college, is a proactive, OF MILES 2010, Dr. Amy Smith Mara game reserve. is being offered for the being partially funded Continued on page 4 TO ASSIST led a group of students, This trip was part of a professors, and family three-credit course for POOR members in a service students to fulfill over KENYAN learning trip to Kenya the summer. In addition under the banner of an or- to developing, leading, VILLAGERS ganization called Touch and implementing ser- Africa International. vice tasks in Kenya, stu- Three-week Service The group consisted dents who signed up for Learning Trip a First of father and daughter the course researched for Kenya Krew Bob and Kelly Cline, and presented on vari- Regina Ernst, Sara Grif- ous topics both prior to After traveling a total fin, Wyleia Guillaume, and after their trip, and of nearly 16,000 miles Lonna McCary, husband they led the group in and flying for 32 hours, and wife Drs. Ed and nightly reflections while a Hilbert College group Cindy Pristach, Susie in Kenya. has returned to West- Schofield, Christopher I was lucky enough to ern New York know- Spence, Kolleen Sul- be one of the thirteen ing their international livan, and Scott Wood- members of what we journey has fostered a cock. The adventure started calling the “Hil- real change and helped lasted a total of twenty bert Dream Team.” Many Kenya Krew Spots Giraffes While on Safari improve many lives in days and involved stays of you probably remem- poor African communi- in and visits to several ber the promotional ar- ties thousands of miles different areas of Ke- ticles from last year’s GREEN BUILDING GRANT away. nya, including the rustic newspapers dealing with AWARDED TO HILBERT The 13-member group, village Kaloleni, the Training to focus Hilbert, will represent binars, online courses, coastal city Mombassa, Continued on page 9 Continued on page 9 on environmentally the college in the green and other activities will responsible building training oppor- construction tunity. Workshops, We- Continued on page 12
Hilbert College has been awarded a $2,000 Green Building 101 In This Issue Technical Assistance Contest Tally & Editorial Page 2 Grant, one of 15 grants Calendar of Events Page 5 awarded by the non- Student Activities Page 6 profit Second Nature to provide building profes- Award-Winning Articles Pages 6-8 sionals working on cam- Service & Clubs Pages 8, 12 pus facilities projects at Photo Gallery Pages 10-11 institutions across the Offices Pages 12-14 U.S. with training in Divisions, Programs Pages 14-16 ”green building.” Vacation Station Page 16 Gary Dillsworth, su- perintendent of physi- Sports Pages 17-20 The Kenya Krew in Front of the School They Built in Kaloleni cal plant operations at Page 2/The H-Files
CONTEST TALLY H-FILES’ (Complete Scores for Issue #1) WRITING EDITORIAL
No. Student No. of Articles CONTEST troleum oil spill had been Some of our government SETTING consuming my thoughts day leaders have been a huge Contributor Issue #1 Before You Graduate, and night. I figured this was disappointment. From sex ______Write Once in Your Life A GOOD an easy choice. But there is scandals to shady business for The H-Files: And if so much more going on in dealings, the people in office You Write More, You May EXAMPLE 1. Bernadine De Mike 1 our country that I became should be held to a higher Be Eligible for a Prize 2. Regina M. Ernst 1 by Dino Marrocco increasingly sure that there standard. Their actions are was something of more gen- always being monitored and 3. Dino Marrocco 1 For the twelfth straight eral importance than the oil too many have acted poorly, 4. Jerrell Mason 1 year since its inception, The I have heard people say that spill to write about, however whether at local, state, or H-Files is offering prizes we need to make sure that we 5. Kerry Nunweiler 1 far reaching that particular federal government levels. for the most articles written give our children a planet in 6. Emili Ripley 1 problem turns out to be. I For example, New York State by a currently enrolled better shape than when it was believe I have found it. politicians were not able to 7. Suzanne Schofield 1 Hilbert student—full-time turned over to us. More and The example that too many work through the budget or part-time—appearing in more, the evidence suggests adults set for today’s youth process in Albany without TOTAL 7 the student newspaper for that we have placed a higher is terrible. The rules that we its having been a three-ring academic year 2010-2011! value on monetary gain than tell our children they must circus. Also, we have let Each issue of The H-Files morality. Some people no follow are the same rules large businesses with all presents an update tally (see longer worry about the con- and, in some cases, laws that their lobbyists have too much adjacent list), so that students sequences of our actions we break at our convenience. influence in government for JOURNALISM WRITING can check the standings until it is too late. Americans News articles and television far too long. The people every issue, with new names must force themselves to reports magnify the tragedies representing us must do just CONTEST being added every time an look in the mirror and deter- that stem from carelessness, that, instead of just taking additional student writes for mine whether or not they like A Single Article Could est features, interviews, edito- ignorance, and resistance to care of their own interests. the paper. what they see. Win $100, $75, or $50! rials, and reviews. Such piec- following the law and what is We have seen what banks If past performance is any The first thought that came es might be front-page items right. How do we expect our have done when they regu- indication, the equivalent to me was that I was certain For the tenth year The H- or editorial-page items, or educated children to become late themselves. of one article per issue for what I would editorialize Files will sponsor a journal- they might appear under SGA/ better people when they look Our athletes have fared no all eight issues published in on regarding the foregoing ism writing contest based Residence Hall, clubs, offices, around and observe the poor better. From Ben Roethlis- 2010-11 is almost assured to theme. As a self-proclaimed on quality. The articles departments, faces and places, examples we as adults have berger to Barry Bonds, they win a prize. In some contest conservationist, I acknowl- must be written by currently travel/vacations, reviews (of set? have failed to set an example years, as few as three or four edge that the British Pe- enrolled full- or part-time films, dvds, concerts, exhibi- for our young athletes to articles by a student for the students. tions, plays, restaurants, CDs, follow. The list goes on academic year have been An anonymous panel of books), or sports. Application and on. sufficient to earn an award. three faculty/staff judges, of criteria will be adjusted to Hollywood and big business Prize-winners will be H-FILES’ PHOTO identified in Issue #8, will reflect the type of material have sold us the notion that announced in the eighth be established to select being judged. CONTEST if you have money, you can issue, with prizes distributed three articles appearing Articles consisting primarily explain away all the wrongs during Quad Party XIV next For the ninth year in a row, During the last week of in the first seven of eight or exclusively of lists, scores, you have committed. The April, 2011. The H-Files is sponsoring February, 2011, a panel of 2010-11 issues, with the schedules, or compilations of arrests that have been made Watch for an article listing a photo contest. Currently judges will convene to re- winning articles to be re- material in a similar format on Wall Street have exposed prizes and the sponsorship enrolled full- or part-time view the entries. printed in the last issue of will not be eligible for selec- that notion. How about we for them in the next issue, Hilbert students are encour- The top four winning pho- The H-Files, scheduled for tion. ask Bernard Madoff? appearing September 24. aged to submit up to four tos will appear in the third distribution on April 21, Although student submis- This type of behavior can In the meantime, why wait? photos—any subject (plus spring issue of The H-Files, 2010. sions are routinely corrected be reversed and it can start If you turn in an article by photo title/caption)—for with the first-prize winner First-, second-, and third- for typos and mistakes in at home. From not using cell Tuesday, September 14, it the contest. receiving a $50 cash award place prize-winners will re- spelling, punctuation, and phones in cars, to not driving can be ready to appear when Submit photos in an enve- and the second-prize winner ceive cash awards of $100, grammar, any article requiring drunk, to recycling, we as the September 24th issue lope with your name to Dr. receiving a $25 prize. $75, and $50 respectively, extensive editorial adjustment adults and parents have to comes out! Ernst, Room 105A, Bogel In addition, attempts will be as well as a fine entry for to eradicate such mistakes or set an example that continues Winners will be announced Hall. You may also send made to see whether photo their career résumés. requiring significant editorial to enforce the notion that all in the last 2010-11 issue of photos electronically as contest entries can tempo- General criteria for selec- additions or deletions will not of us need to participate to The H-Files distributed April attachments to this e-mail rarily be placed in a suitable tion by the panel will con- be eligible for consideration. make a difference. I have 21, 2011. address: cernst@hilbert environment at Hilbert’s sist of the following: length Students need not submit .edu. web site for inspection at the told my children that there (about the equivalent of a separate versions of their Deadline for submission: contest’s conclusion. will be instances when do- single-spaced typed page articles to apply for contest Friday, February 11, 2011. Happy photo-shooting! or more), accuracy and consideration. Instead, the Continued on page 3 adequacy of information panel of judges will select (who, what, when, where, eligible articles for final con- why, and how), flow of sideration directly from each THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME content and general organi- issue of The H-Files. zation, attention to voice (in The panel will meet privately For academic year 2010-2011, a subscription fee of only $6.00 entitles persons to receive in the mail all eight issues of THE H-FILES, imagining one’s audience between March 11 and April the student newspaper (four fall and four spring semester issues). or reader), style (lively, 12, after campus distribution Issues commonly include an events calendar and activity updates; news and sports articles, information pieces on cultural events, engaging, interesting), and of the seventh issue, and select college offices, divisions and programs, and clubs; theater, film, concert, restaurant, or CD reviews; and more! 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H-Files Photographer Name______Tom Wills Street Address______City/State/Zip______Faculty Advisor Phone No.______Dr. Charles A. S. Ernst E-Mail Address ______The H-Files/Page 3 HILBERT BOARD OF FOUR NAMED TO TRUSTEES NAMES HILBERT BOARD OF TRUSTEES John Ciminelli, James Dun- and management positions and Junior Achievement of Year Award, as well as many NEW OFFICERS lop, Jr., Richard Hamister, during his 14-year tenure. Western New York. other honors. and Donald Ogilvie have He serves on the board of A resident of Orchard Park, In addition to being a Ann Swan, a community Award. been named to three-year directors for Catholic Health he is a Leadership Buffalo Leadership Buffalo gradu- leader in various civic ac- Catanese, who resides in terms on the Hilbert College and all hospitals in its sys- graduate and received an ate, Ogilvie, who resides in tivities in Western New York West Seneca, received an as- Board of Trustees. tem. MBA from Canisius Col- Hamburg, received master’s and a longtime teacher in sociate’s degree in business With 25 years of construc- A certified public accoun- lege and a bachelor’s degree and bachelor’s degrees in the Buffalo Public Schools, from Bryant and Stratton. tion and development ex- tant, Dunlop received the in accounting and business education from Buffalo State has been elected chair of Gacioch is president and pertise, Ciminelli serves as 2009 CFO of the Year Award administration from Thiel College. the 2010-11 Hilbert College CFO of National Property senior vice president of LP and was a 2006 Business College. Board of Trustees. Management Associates, Ciminelli, one of the lead- First 40 Under Forty hon- Ogilvie is district superin- Paula Witherell Swan has been a Hilbert Inc., a family-owned and op- ing construction groups in oree. He’s a member of the tendent and CEO of Erie 1 Director, Public Relations trustee since 2004. This year erated real estate investment upstate New York. Prior to American Institute of Certi- BOCES Cooperative Edu- she is chairing the board’s company based in Orchard executive committee, hav- Park. ing formerly served as chair Involved with various orga- and vice chair of the student nizations in WNY, he serves affairs committee. on the board of the Boys and In addition to her role as Girls Club of Orchard Park executive director of the and Buffalo Seminary, and William E. and Ann L. Swan is a member of the Evans Foundation, Swan serves National Bank Advisory on the boards of a number Board. of local organizations, in- Gacioch is also active with cluding the American Heart the St. Francis High School Association, Christ the King Alumni Association, from Seminary, Catholic Diocese which he received the St. of Buffalo Foundation, and Francis Alumni Recognition the First Niagara Bank Foun- Award. dation, among many others. A West Falls resident, he She’s been recognized with earned a bachelor’s degree in several honors for her com- economics and finance from munity commitment, most St. Lawrence University. recently with a Bishop’s Medal from the Buffalo Paula Witherell Catholic Diocese and a Cari- Director, Public Relations John Ciminelli James Dunlop, Jr. tas Award from the Brothers of Mercy. A Clarence resident, Swan received a bachelor’s degree in education from the Uni- EDUCATIONAL versity at Buffalo. OUTREACH Other 2010-11 Hilbert board officers named are PROGRAM Phillip T. Catanese as vice- chair, and Michael Gacioch CONCLUDES as secretary. Catanese, a board member FOR INNER- since 2002, is serving his fourth term as vice-chair. CITY He is vice president of retail STUDENTS stores at The Buffalo News and previously held various Suitably named High School executive positions in the to College, a pre-college retail food industry. preparation initiative for He lends his support to inner-city youth first offered many area organizations, at Hilbert College in 2007 Richard Hamister Donald Ogilvie including on the board of has completed its three-year Homespace, Corp., and Ol- offering with its final group msted Center for Sight. He’s of high school participants this, he was president and fied Public Accounts, Health- cational Services. As district been active with several this summer. LARGEST chief operating officer of care Financial Management superintendent, he is field other community groups, Thirteen students were GPS Construction, Co., and Association, and the New representative of the New GROUP EVER including Boys Town of on campus for three weeks vice president of Ciminelli York State Society of Certi- York State Commissioner of Italy, which presented him this summer to take part in ATTENDING Development Co. fied Public Accountants. Education for 20 Erie County the group’s Man of the Year the comprehensive initia- A certified construction in- An Orchard Park resident, school districts and Buffalo ORIENTATION tive designed for mid-level spector, Ciminelli serves on Dunlop received an MBA Public Schools. achieving students in Buf- FOR the Construction Exchange from UB and a bachelor’s de- Prior to Erie 1 BOCES, Setting a Good Example falo’s inner-city community FIRST-TIME of Buffalo and Western New gree in economics and public Ogilvie served as superinten- Continued from page 2 who don’t typically pursue York Board of Governors policy from the University of dent of the Hamburg Central STUDENTS a college education or might and Nardin Academy Board Rochester. School District. ing the right thing is much have difficulty transitioning of Trustees, as well as hav- With more than 25 years Active with various or- more work and maybe a lot from high school to college. More than 100 first-time ing chaired the 2009 Buffalo experience in the financial ganizations, Ogilvie is on less fun. The feeling of ac- Participating students were Hilbert College students Catholic Charities Appeal. industry, Hamister is serv- the board of the Buffalo complishment and the sense recruited through a unique attended the Aug. 6 on- A Clarence resident, ing as vice president and Philharmonic Orchestra, Na- of doing right will be their partnership between Hilbert campus orientation, making it Ciminelli completed the Uni- area sales manager at First tional Federation for Just reward—and ours. and faith-based Buffalo or- the largest group ever to take versity at Buffalo’s Center Niagara Bank. Before join- Communities of Western This may sound a bit na- ganizations. part in a summer orientation for Entrepreneurial Leader- ing the bank in 2005, he was New York, and WNY Public ïve to some, but consider it This summer’s program program at the college. The ship program, where he con- executive vice president Broadcasting/WNED. “old school.” I believe that emphasized college prepa- program for students and tinues to serve as a mentor to of finance at the Hamister His work in education and when all is said and done, ration, including placement parents took place from 8 new participants and UB’s Group. the area community has we should want to leave assessment and credit-bear- a.m.-4 p.m. at various on- micro MBA program. Hamister serves as president been recognized with the knowing we have made a ing classes. A community campus locations. Dunlop is executive vice of the Orchard Park Chamber Hamburg Chamber of Com- difference for the better. I service project at Buffalo During the one-day president and chief financial of Commerce, having previ- merce Business Recognition hope this gives some insight Reuse, poetry sessions, cul- orientation program, new officer at Catholic Health ously served on the boards of Award for an Outstanding to all those students who will tural diversity presentations, students became more soon be the group that will be System of Buffalo, where he the Alzheimer’s Association Individual and the Junior setting the example. Continued on page 4 has held various leadership Western New York Chapter Achievement Educator of the Continued on page 4 Page 4/The H-Files
Summer Bridge added, “that addresses three RENT-A-TEXT FIRST STAFF COLLEGE DIRECTOR RECEIVES key areas for a student to Program TO PROVIDE SENATE AWARDS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Continued from page 1 thrive in college—academic engagement, attitude, and HILBERT OFFICERS strategic approach that will The Public Relations Society of PRSA and the Council interpersonal skills. The STUDENTS FINISH of America Buffalo Niagara for the Advancement and establish a foundation for goal is to improve personal these students and better AFFORDABLE Chapter presented four 2010 Support of Education, an academic skills and increase LEADERSHIP Excalibur Awards to Paula organization from which prepare them for college as retention and graduation TEXTBOOK they work toward their de- ROLES Witherell, Hilbert College’s she received a 2010 bronze rates of underprepared stu- ALTERNATIVE public relations director, at Accolade Award in crisis grees,” said Hilbert President dents.” Hilbert College will begin Hilbert College’s first Staff the chapter’s annual awards communications. Cynthia Zane, Ed.D. As part of the Summer offering this fall textbook Senate officers completed dinner held last month. Witherell earned a graduate Noting that the Summer Bridge Program, student peer rental services at its campus their terms at the end of May, Witherell received a gold certificate in public relations Bridge Program addresses a leaders, who will reside on bookstore. Rent-A-Text will 2010, after having served award for Hilbert’s Fast Facts strategic management variety of challenges faced campus along with program offer Hilbert students a rental on the leadership team since brochure, silver awards for and a bachelor’s degree by students, Zane described participants in Hilbert’s Trin- option on textbooks, savings the newly formed group was Hilbert Weekly, a new faculty in communications/ it as a “comprehensive effort ity Hall, will provide their that represent, on average, 50 established in 2008. and staff e-mail newsletter, broadcasting from Buffalo to reach out to first-year stu- perspective on college life, percent off the price of new Serving on the Staff Senate and the Hilbert Christmas State College. dents and connect in a way including ways to handle textbooks. Executive Committee were card, and a bronze award She resides in West that will give them support stress effectively and over- “We are eager to launch Tony Wiertel, chairperson; for Hilbert Connections, the Seneca. in bridging the gap between come obstacles, and will give Rent-A-Text because we Craig Harris, vice chairperson college’s alumni magazine. the high school and college advice on pitfalls to avoid. are committed to providing (as of September 2009); A past Excalibur Awards Paula Witherell experience.” They will then provide peer students with affordable Kathy Fairbanks, secretary; winner, Witherell is a member Director, Public Relations Christopher Holoman, support for the freshmen in textbook choices,” said and Maura Flynn, ex-officio Ph.D., Hilbert provost and navigating their first year of Richard Pinkowski, Hilbert member. A reception was held vice president for academic college. vice president for business/ in their honor to celebrate affairs, said the program is Once fall classes get under Largest Group For parents attending the finance. “This program will their many contributions to “essentially about helping way, students in the program Aug. 6 orientation, they allow Hilbert students to find the Staff Senate. Attending Orientation students develop the aca- will move on as a core group offered the opportunity to lower-cost textbook options Thanks to Tony, Craig, demic skills and discipline into “Foundations Seminar” Continued from page 3 learn more about Hilbert right on campus.” Kathy, and Maura for their required for college-level courses, a required class for and gained insight into the Hilbert’s textbook rental leadership! work so they will be suc- all freshmen started last fall familiar with the campus and college experience. They program will: cessful in their studies and, that introduces students to learned about services, clubs, also met college faculty and • Be available to students Paula Witherell ultimately, put them on the the college environment and organizations, and career staff, became familiarized in store and online Director, Public Relations path to a lifetime of success. explores issues that are vital planning, as well as meeting with services, resources, and with in-store pick-up. With this type of inclusive to boosting their academic other students attending on-campus technology, and • Allow students to program, students will have and career success. Students Hilbert in the fall. received other information choose a preferred an on-campus network of will also be assigned an aca- STAFF MEMBER Students also had the chance on college life at Hilbert. form of payment, faculty, staff, and services demic advisor involved with to test their teamwork skills in Parents also participated including financial aid PLAYS AGAINST they can rely on, creating the bridge program who will group races being held from in a pin ceremony at 2:35 and campus cards. SABRES ALUMNI a support system that will assist them throughout their 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. in the p.m. in the dining hall. In • Allows students the be a vital part of improving time as a Hilbert student. Hafner Recreation Center. relation to Hilbert Hawks freedom to highlight Bob Pawelski, Hilbert their chance for receiving a “Maintaining the connec- Wearing college orientation athletics, parents presented a and take notes all College IT coordinator, played college degree.” tion among students, faculty, t-shirts in different team hawk pin to their student to within the normal wear for the Town of Hamburg More than thirty first-time and staff involved with the colors, the group competition symbolize the student joining and tear associated Police Department’s team students, comprised mostly Summer Bridge Program included scooter racing while the Hilbert community and to with coursework. in a charity hockey game of Western New Yorkers, creates a built-in support balancing an egg on a spoon, mark the next stage of the • Give students the against the Buffalo Sabres will participate in the initial system. It also fosters a team jump rope, a bean bag student’s life. choice to buy their alumni held in the Hamburg Summer Bridge Program. strong learning community launch, Frisbee toss, “noggin Residents of Angola, textbook at the end of Town Ice Arena. Identified based on results in which students tend to be catch” (catch a ball in a Buffalo, Cheektowaga, the term if they want to “It was great. The Sabres from Hilbert placement tests more successful in making bucket on top of the head), Depew, Derby, East Aurora, keep the book. were good sports and made and other pre-enrollment the academic and social tran- paper airplane contest, and a H a m b u rg , L a n c a s t e r, Rent-A-Text will be offered it a lot of fun for the players factors, all have conditional sition to college,” explained dice roll to spell out Hilbert. Niagara Falls, Orchard through Hilbert’s ongoing but especially fun for the acceptance to the college and Sturm. A picnic in the campus quad Park, Tonawanda, and West partnership with Follett fans,” said Bob, who had an must complete the program In addition to a one-day immediately followed the Seneca, among other towns, Higher Education Group. assist in the 10-5 loss to the to be eligible to take classes community service project races. attended orientation, which The program is based on Sabres. in the fall. to be completed during the In the afternoon, students was held by Hilbert’s Office of Follett’s comprehensive pilot Other players included During the two-week pro- program, a unique feature attended a “mini-class” from program that saved students Hilbert alumni Hamburg Leadership Development. gram, students will attend of Summer Bridge will be 1-1:30 p.m. in Paczesny nearly $2 million on their Detective Todd Ehret ’98 daily mini-courses in math, a sailing education program Hall classrooms 203, 204, course materials in just one and fellow Detective Scott Paula Witherell English, and reading taught that will take students onto and 205, and learned about semester at seven schools. Kashino ’96, who had a goal Director, Public Relations by Hilbert professors as a the waters of Lake Erie to the Hilbert experience More than 90 percent of in the game. way of improving the stu- receive sailing lessons. from current students from students surveyed who A check for $7,400 from dents’ skills in these areas. Sturm said, “By taking them 2-2:20 p.m. rented textbooks expressed the event was presented to In addition, leadership ac- out of their comfort zone, satisfaction with the pilot Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a tivities, college readiness sailing puts students in an program. nationwide fund-raiser to training, and information on interactive, fun setting where “We have been at the help fight childhood cancer. available academic services, they’ll learn to work effect- BIRTH LOTTO forefront of cost-savings career planning, college sur- ively as a team and be more Birth Lotto is a game in which a student’s birthday programs for more than a vival skills, and other topics confident and competent in is selected at random to determine each issue’s prize- century,” said Thomas A. will be covered. learning new skills.” winner. Christopher, president of Educational James Sturm, vice pro- The engaging aspects of the All student birthdays (month and day) for June-July Follett Higher Education Outreach Program vost for leadership develop- Summer Bridge Program and were obtained to create a list, with each student in the Group. “Helping to reduce ment who is overseeing the supportive environment will Continued from page 3 list assigned a number. the costs of higher education Summer Bridge Program, make it an enriching experi- A number has randomly been selected by the guest is part of our mission and field trips, and a motivational pointed out that the initia- ence for students. editor to determine the issue’s prize-winner. we look forward to working speaker series were among tive is “structured to provide “By being a part of the pro- The prize for this issue is $5.00, to be collected (with with Hilbert to deliver other activities during the assistance to students and gram,” said Zane, “students suitable picture ID) from Dr. Ernst (Room 105A, Bogel substantial textbook savings July 12-30 program. give them a preview of the will get a head start on devel- Hall, 649-7900, ext. 315). to students.” Funded by a $450,000 academic demands of col- oping strategies for academic And the winner is Harlan Adams! Follett’s Rent-A-Text is three-year grant from the lege, such as adjusting their success to help maximize To collect this prize, the identified winner must contact expected to reach more than John R. Oishei Foundation, study habits to a college their potential. In the long Dr. Ernst, with accompanying Hilbert College ID or 400 campuses nationwide for the High School to College level, while also familiar- term, it will open up many driver’s license by or on Friday, September 10, 2010. the 2010-11 academic year. program was overseen by izing them with the campus possibilities and inspires Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, and its resources to get them hope for bright futures for Paula Witherell director of multicultural started on their first college the students.” experience. We want them Director, Public Relations affairs. Tara extends her to be academically success- Paula Witherell thanks to the Hilbert com- ful and have a well-balanced Director, Public Relations munity for their support of college lifestyle.” the program! “It’s a challenging but high- ly rewarding program,” he Paula Witherell Director, Public Relations The H-Files/Page 5
2010 CURTAIN UP! CALENDAR OF EVENTS (August-September, 2010) Buffalo Laboratory of bitter failure. Drawn August-September Theatre Presents from the actual journals and Terra Nova letters found on the frozen body of Captain Scott, the 8/23-9/3 Summer Bridge Program by Ted Tally action of the play blends scenes of the explorer and September Directed by his men at various stages Taylor Doherty of the ordeal. The play was 4 Buffalo Chicken Wing Festival, 3 p.m., Coca-Cola Field, Buffalo, NY, crowning of Miss Buffalo Wing first presented by the Yale
Repertory Theatre and then WELCOME WEEK Attend the Buffalo produced at the renowned Laboratory Theatre on Mark Taper Forum in Los Sunday, September 5 September 10 for the 2nd Angeles. annual Curtain Up! South Taylor Doherty directs Ray 9-11:30 a.m.– New student move-in, unpack & get settled Gala! Boucher and an all-star cast 12 p.m.– CAs take new students to lunch Following a champagne in a production that includes 12-6 p.m. – Kan Jan, Frisbee, & other lawn games, Trinity Quad reception, live music, and aerial dance, a riveting Followed by BBQ & music by DJ Ken Elminowski hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. in soundtrack, and a dynamic 1–3 p.m.– Returning students move in, unpack, & get settled the West Herr Atrium, all are multimedia scenescape. 1–4 p.m.– Get to know your floormates, campus tours, find your classrooms, & buy your textbooks. invited to see the theatrical The Buffalo Laboratory Meet guides in the lobby of Trinity Hall. performance of Ted Tally’s Theatre tells this tragic tale 3:45 p.m.– Meet your CA to go to the BBQ Terra Nova in the William in a vibrant and powerfully E. Swan Auditorium on the inventive way! Monday, September 6 Hilbert College campus Terra Nova runs September 12-1 p.m.– Lunch with your CA (5200 South Park Avenue, 10-12, 16-18, and 23-25. 12 p.m.—Trip to Galleria Mall (shuttle leaves at 12 p.m.); sign up for trip in Residence Life Office Hamburg, New York). Curtain goes up at 8 p.m.; Dealing with the ill- on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Tickets 1:30-4 p.m.– Outdoor games, kickball, capture the flag, etc. *Rain location–Hafner Recreation Center fated Antarctic expedition are $50 per person or $80 per 2 p.m. – Volleyball Tournament at Outdoor Court of Robert Falcon Scott in couple. 4:30 p.m. – Amazing Obstacle Race, teams of five, Campus Quad 1912, Terra Nova employs Visit www.buffalolab theatre. 5-7 p.m.– Dinner with your new community an ingenious free-form org for more information 7-8:30 p.m. – Fear Factor activities, Trinity Quad; prior sign-up in Student Activities Office construction to capture the about Terra Nova and the 9-11 p.m. – Karaoke in Campus Center (upper level) sweep—and personalities— entire season of the Buffalo crucial to this compelling Laboratory Theatre! Tuesday, September 7 study of heroism in the face 3:30 p.m. – Men’s Soccer Game & prior tailgate party (parking lot) 7-8:30 p.m.– First floor meeting, meet your new community 9 p.m. – Comedian Michael Dean Ester, Swan Auditorium JOIN THE STRATFORD Wednesday, September 8 TRIP ON SEPT. 14 1-3 p.m. – Nitro Magic Ice Cream & Caricature Drawings TO SEE SHAKESPEARE’S 8:30 p.m. – Giant Bonfire & Outdoor Movie COMEDY AS YOU LIKE IT Thursday, September 9 10 p.m. – Late Night Bowling, Hamburg Legion Bowling Lanes, sign up in Student Activities Office For only twelve dollars, Stratford, grab a bite to eat, Hilbert students can sign up see the town’s quaint shops, Friday, September 10 to see Shakespeare’s comedy and stroll on the greensward 1 p.m. – Home Run Derby, softball field, sign up in Student Activities Office As You Like It on Tuesday, by the river, perhaps to see a September 14, from 2 to 5 swan or two. 7-9:30 p.m. – Casino Night, Franciscan Hall Atrium p.m. at the Stratford Festival Before departure, a stop 8 p.m. – Curtain Up! South Gala—Buffalo Laboratory Theatre’s performance of Terra Nova by Ted Theatre in Stratford, Ontario, at the Stratford gift shop Tally, directed by Taylor Doherty, 6:30 p.m. champagne, live music, hors d’oeuvres in West- Canada. This day-long trip (5-5:30 p.m.) completes the Herr Atrium; 8 p.m. performance, Swan Auditorium; tickets $50 per person begins at 8:15 a.m., when a trip. big Niagara Scenic bus takes E-mail Dr. Ernst
BLOCK PARTY & BBQ WITH DJ KEN ELMINOWSKI Kick off Welcome Week with Hilbert’s Block Party. On Sunday, Sept. 5, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Trinity Quad we will have Kan Jan, Frisbee, and other lawn games. This is a great event to connect with the Hilbert community, not to exclude eating all the BBQ we have coming! With music by DJ Ken Elminowski, this event is only the tip of the iceberg of events we have planned for our first ever Welcome Week.
MONDAY OF WELCOME WEEK One of our busiest and fun-filled days of Welcome Week! On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, we have events going on all day. We start the day off with a trip to the Galleria Mall at 12 p.m. to help with last-minute school shopping or enjoy a shopping spree before classes start. The shuttle for the mall will leave the Campus Center at 12 p.m. Sign-ups will take place in the Residence Life Office At 2 p.m. is a Volleyball Tournament at the Outdoor Court. Grab a group of friends, acquaintances, or strangers and bond over a game. At 4:30 p.m. on the Main Quad will be the Amazing Obstacle Race! Teams of five can play for awesome prizes by maneuvering their way through our challenging obstacles. We don’t want to reveal too much, but they involve a flatbed cart, water balloons, and plungers. From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Trinity Quad will be Fear Factor! Show your fellow classmates that you are fearless or come out and watch the crazy, zany things people will do. To participate, sign up in the Student Activities Office. From 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. will be Karaoke at Campus Center (upper level)! Join in on the fun and laughter, as you and many others have the chance to sing your heart out.
MEN’S SOCCER GAME & TAILGATE Come out to the Men’s Soccer game and show your Hawk Spirit! On Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 3:30 p.m., chill out in the parking lot before the game and enjoy the tailgate party.
COMEDY NIGHT WITH MICHAEL DEAN ESTER For a night full of laughs, come to Swan Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 9 p.m. Comedian Michael Dean Ester knows all about college: the hundred-dollar books you sell back for three bucks, the late-night cramming, but most of all, he knows how to entertain a college crowd.
NITRO MAGIC ICE CREAM AND CARICATURE DRAWINGS Have you ever had your ice cream made with liquid nitrogen? What about an exaggerated drawing of your face? If not, or even if you have, you should come to Bogel Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 8! The delicious fun starts at 1 p.m. and goes until 3 p.m. And the best part? It’s all FREE!
BONFIRE & OUTDOOR MOVIE Enjoy the rest of summer while it’s here with a giant bonfire and outdoor movie. On Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 8:30 p.m., hang out with friends and enjoy S’mores under the stars.
LATE NIGHT BOWLING What’s better than bowling? Bowling at night! On Thursday, Sept. 9, at 10 p.m. we’re going bowling! Grab your shoes, ball, gloves, and lucky bowling shirt and meet us at the Hamburg Legion Bowling Lanes, or we’ll drive you in our shuttle. If you plan on attending, please sign up in the Student Activities Office.
HOME RUN DERBY See if you are Hilbert’s 2010 Top Home Run Hitter. On Friday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. on the softball field is our Home Run Derby! Sign-ups take place in the Student Activities Office.
CASINO NIGHT You can make a sure bet this will be a night of fun. On Friday, Sept. 10, from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., grab your friends, put on your poker face, and head over to Franciscan Hall for our Casino Night. Whether you are a high roller or this is your first time rolling the dice, come out and enjoy the entertainment.
TRIP TO WEGMAN’S Need groceries? We shuttle off to Wegman’s on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. The shuttle for the store will leave the Campus Center at 1p.m. so make sure you hop on with your coupons!
MOVIE NIGHT ON CAMPUS: FOOD, INC. Hungry for Change? Food Inc. is the movie for you. We’ll be showing the documentary on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in Bogel 101. You’ll never look at dinner the same way again.
DOOR TO DOOR GOLF CART SERVICE Why walk when you can ride in style?! On Monday, Sept. 20, as part of Commuter Connection Week, the Student Activities Office will be giving rides to and from cars and classrooms. Hop aboard for free snacks, drinks, and fun and wave to your friends as you ride by. You won’t be late to class this day!
PARKING LOT PARTY AND REMOTE CONTROL CAR RACES Who said parking lots are only for parking? On Tuesday, Sept. 21, starting at 11 a.m. in Parking Lot A, will be a party you won’t forget. Drive in to grab free popcorn, and while you’re there grab a remote control to race your friends in mini-cars through the parking lot and around obstacles. It’ll be a great way to celebrate Commuter Connection Week.
HILBERT SPIRIT CAR DECORATING CONTEST We’ve got spirit! Yes we do! We’ve got spirit! How ’bout you . . . and your car!? As part of Commuter Connection Week, on Wednesday, Sept.22, at noon will be the Hilbert Spirit Car Decorating Contest! Stop in the Student Activities Office to sign up and grab your free supplies to pimp your ride. Participate as either an individual or a team, but there will be tons of awesome prizes to go around. Don’t let your car down!
DIRTY CAR CONTEST Sick and tired of “WASH ME” being written all over your car? Take pride in your dirt during Commuter Connection Week with our Dirty Car Contest! On Thursday, Sept. 23, the Student Activities Office will be judging the parking lots for the filthiest car. Prizes will be awarded to the grossest car at Hilbert. Playing in the mud isn’t always a bad thing.
SHOPPING & EATS ON THE ELMWOOD STRIP On Friday, Sept.. 24, at 2 p.m., enjoy the culture of Buffalo’s famous Elmwood Avenue. Whether you want to buy from its boutiques and locally owned shops or enjoy local meals, the Elmwood Strip is a great place to be! The shuttle for Elmwood Avenue leaves at 2 p.m. from the Campus Center. The H-Files/Page 7
HILBERT COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS FOR FATHER-DAUGHTER DELIVERED BY BISHOP KMIEC HILBERT GRADUATES, BEING CLASSMATES West Herr President many other distinguished Receives Honorary honors. PROVED TO BE Doctorate; Bieler currently serves on Class of 2010 Includes the board of the Roswell A REWARDING Father-Daughter Park Alliance Foundation EXPERIENCE Graduates and is a past board member of the Buffalo Zoo and the After working for the New “The classes were small and Bishop Edward U. Kmiec Buffalo Niagara Partnership. York State Department of personable, which eased the of the Catholic Diocese of West Herr is a long-time con- Correctional Services since transition from high school Buffalo, who provides spiri- tributor to the Roswell Park 1984, Randy Zimpfer of to college.” tual leadership to more than Cancer Institute, Kids Escap- Irving had an opportunity to Randy too was impressed 656,000 Catholics in the ing Drugs, and the Center for retire last year and move on to with the “caliber of classes. eight-county diocese, was the Hospice and Palliative Care, the next stage of his life. Yet As a Hilbert alumna, my commencement speaker at as well as having provided the 51-year-old correction wife shared with me that th Hilbert College’s 49 annual charitable support to more lieutenant knew he still had the unique quality about commencement ceremony than 600 local organizations much more to contribute to the college is the real-life taking place at 1 p.m. May through funding and volun- the law enforcement field experience that professors 8 in the Wesleyan Church of teer efforts. and wasn’t ready to close offer. A great number of Hamburg, 4999 McKinley Top student awards out a successful 25-year criminal justice professors Parkway in Hamburg. presented at Hilbert’s com- correctional career. have prior law enforcement An honorary doctorate of mencement were these: Having already received an experience that lends humane letters was pre- associate’s degree, Randy a perspective to students sented during the college’s • Debra Tredo – Lambert focused on furthering his that isn’t always found in a commencement exercises to and Margaret Graham education with a bachelor’s textbook.” Bishop Kmiec and also to Award for a full-time degree. About a year before Although they did not have former Hilbert trustee Scott returning adult stu- the possibility of retirement classes together and were in Bieler, president of West dent who has earned came up, he looked at his separate academic majors, the Herr Automotive Group. the highest cumulative options and decided to connection Randy and Elle Hilbert President Cynthia quality point average. enroll in the criminal justice shared outside the classroom Zane, Ed.D., conferred four- program at Hilbert College, was advantageous. “Having and two-year degrees to Bishop Edward U. Kmiec • Maggie Fage – Kimber- an institution he had become another set of eyes to review more than 240 graduates in ly Bruch Raczkowski quite familiar with through papers and share ideas about the Class of 2010, including Memorial Alumni As- his family. After all, his research topics was very father-daughter graduates Seminary Board of Trustees man Brad Hafner, and then sociation Award for a daughter, Elliot (Elle), was helpful,” says Randy. Randy (criminal justice ma- in Orchard Lake, Mich. majority owner in 2000. graduate who reflects a psychology major in her One of the highlights during jor) and Elle (psychology Since coming to Buffalo, Named West Herr’s presi- the spirit of Hilbert and junior year at Hilbert. Plus, their time at Hilbert came major) Zimpfer of Irving, Bishop Kmiec has received dent in 1997, under Bieler’s its mission, and pos- his wife, Donna Zimpfer, last fall at the Penn-York who each received bach- a number of honors, includ- leadership the company has sesses strong leadership is on the college faculty as Undergraduate Research elor’s degrees. In addition, ing the Cure of Ars Award grown to become the largest skills and demonstrates an assistant professor of Conference, where they each Elle gave the student address from Christ the King Semi- automotive group in New loyalty and dedication to criminal justice. gave an oral presentation and at commencement. nary and the Sister Mary York State with 14 locations others. Now two years later, Randy presented a poster project on Bachelor of arts and bach- Mechtilde Memorial Award in Western New York and is and Elle have graduated their research topics. elor of science degrees, as from the Kenmore Mercy the 22nd largest auto group in • Rosalie Herberger – Sis- together in the Hilbert Class “Elle did a wonderful well as associate in applied Hospital Foundation. the U.S. For six consecutive ter Mary Edwina Bogel of 2010 at the college’s job on her ‘color therapy’ science, associate in arts, and Bishop Kmiec holds a S.T.L. years, West Herr has been Award to an outstand- commencement ceremony psychology research. In associate in science degrees degree from Gregorian Uni- ranked by Business First ing female graduate held at 1 p.m. May 8 in listening to her presentation, were presented. Baccalaure- in recognition of her the Wesleyan Church of it was a proud moment for ate graduates received de- character, intellectual Hamburg. The father- me,” says Randy, whose grees in accounting, business achievement, and de- daughter graduates each research focused on inmate administration, computer se- voted service to fellow received bachelor’s degrees gangs. curity and information assur- students and the col- at the 49th annual exercises, “Having my father there ance, criminal justice, digital lege. where Elle also delivered the for me and giving his support media and communication, student address. was terrific,” adds Elle, an English, forensic science/ • John A. Morath II – John For Randy, attending Honors Program student. crime scene investigation, Kissel Man of the Year Hilbert at the same time Both have excelled in their human services, liberal stud- Award to an outstanding as his daughter was both studies, earning academic ies, paralegal studies, politi- male student in recogni- motivating and inspiring. honors and named to the 2010 cal science, psychology, and tion of his character, “Being a fellow student with Who’s Who Among Students rehabilitation services. intellectual progress, Elle, who is a very intelligent in American Universities and th The 13 bishop of the Buf- organizational ability, young lady, definitely pushed Colleges. falo diocese, Bishop Kmiec, and participation in ac- me to do better academically. In preparing for Hilbert’s a native of Trenton, N.J., tivities and programs. It also gave me a unique commencement, the father- was installed as bishop in opportunity to see my oldest daughter graduates reflected 2004 and has led the diocese Christopher Holoman, child excel right before my on their Hilbert experience as through its Journey in Faith Ph.D., Hilbert provost and eyes in the academic world. exceptionally positive and, in and Grace, the parish revi- vice president for academic Of course, the greatest benefit some ways, life-changing. talization and reorganization affairs, was the master of cer- was spending time with her,” “I loved Hilbert. It made me program. emonies. The invocation was he says. the person I am today because Bishop Kmiec was ordained given by Sister Judith Elaine Elle, age 22, agrees of the endless opportunities it to the priesthood in 1961 at Salzman, Hilbert trustee and there were many benefits offered to me as a student,” St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. general minister of the Fran- to being classmates, but says Elle, who this fall will Before coming to Western Scott Bieler ciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, most notably, “it gave us a enter the mental health New York, he was bishop Hilbert’s founding congrega- different perspective on our counseling master’s program of Nashville and previously tion. Bishop Kmiec gave the relationship,” she says. “We at the University at Buffalo auxiliary bishop of the Dio- versity and a bachelor’s de- as one of the Best Places to benediction. also had fun with a lot of and then hopes to pursue a cese of Trenton. gree from St. Mary’s Semi- Work in Western New York. Immediately following the things, like joking about who doctorate. “When in high He currently serves on the nary, and has been awarded Active in the community, commencement program, would get better grades.” school, I felt disconnected U.S. Conference of Catholic honorary doctorates from Bieler was most recently a reception for graduates, The introduction to Hilbert from my school but Hilbert Bishops’ Nominations Com- various WNY colleges. recognized with the 2009 guests, and others in atten- for Randy and Elle started was different. My approach mittee, the Bishops’ Advisory Bieler started his career at Executive of the Year Award dance was hosted by Hilbert with having the family link in college was to make the Committee to the Maryknoll West Herr in 1975 as a sales- by the Buffalo Niagara Sales President Zane in the Wes- to the college. “I would sit in experience as fulfilling Fathers and Brothers, Board man and was later promoted and Marketing Executive leyan Church atrium. on my stepmother’s (Donna and fun as I could make it. of the Northeast Regional Of- to manager and general man- organization and the Roswell Zimpfer) classes when I Hilbert made that possible.” fice of Hispanic Affairs, and ager. In 1983, he became a Park Katherine Anne Gioia Paula Witherell was still in high school and the SS. Cyril and Methodius Director, Public Relations partner with company chair- Inspiration Award, among I loved it,” recalls Elle. Continued on page 8 Page 8/The H-Files
CLUBS & PUBLICATIONS
NOTICE TO ALL AWARDS RECOGNIZE CONTRIBUTIONS CLUB ADVISORS TO STUDENT CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS
In an effort to strengthen Hilbert club life, increase Outstanding contributions by Hilbert College students, faculty, and staff during the 2009-10 academic year were participation, and maintain momentum, Kristin Sharie recognized at the college’s Student Government Association awards banquet. from Teamworks will be on campus Tuesday, Sept. 21, Receiving individual student honors were the following students: to host a mandatory workshop from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for all club advisors (location TBA). Lunch will • Daniel Andol of Orchard Park – Hockey Club be provided! The outcomes of the session are these: • Matthew Begeal of Northville – Ski Club • To learn tools for assisting student organizations to maintain momentum; • Heather Bello of New York – Great Expectations Club • To explore the balance of “doing with” and “doing for” your students; • Amanda Bednarz of Alleghany - Hilbert Starz, pep squad • To identify best practice methods for advising/guiding through “learnable • Jonathan Clark of West Seneca – Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) moments.” • Adam DeMonico of Lockport – Adventure Club This will be a great opportunity to share successes and challenges as a club advisor. • Ashlynn Doria of Akron – Students Against Destructive Decisions In the evening an interactive mandatory workshop will be held for the student club officers and members from • Bonnie Goodrich of Elma – Human Services and Rehabilitation Association 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The location will be determined. The learning outcomes for the students are these: • Cheri Haas of Wyoming – Hilbert Starz, pep squad • To assess the current status of the • James Kiblin of Hamburg - Sister Edmunette Paczesny Franciscan Spirit Award organization (club)—infrastructure, programs, initiatives, & logistics; • Madison Lux of East Concord – Hilbert Horizons • To affirm the students’ vision (picture) and the mission (purpose); • Jillian Martucci of Hamburg– Campus Ministry Club • To learn tools to set the organization up for success with mile-markers & clear • Brandon Morse of Central Square –John Kissel Outstanding Leader Award and Dirty Dogs Lacrosse roles; • To be motivated to follow through on • Kayla Norman of Hamlin – Wingnuts, athletics booster club students’ responsibilities and engage others in the process. • Rachel Parker of Hamburg – Student Athlete Advisory Committee
At least two officers/members of the club are mandated • Nicole Petrelli of Hamburg – Criminal Justice/Forensic Science Club to be at the evening workshop. Any advisor unable to make the lunch workshop should notify Jean • Veronika Singh of Brooklyn – Class A.C.T. (Achieving Campus Traditions) MacDonald as soon as possible. This event provides a great and motivating kick-off • Alex Wilshaw of Hamburg – H-Files, the college’s student newspaper to the year for everyone! • Laura Wilson of Buffalo – Common Grounds Club Jean MacDonald, Director, Student Activities • Mary Zinni of Batavia – Phi Beta Lambda.
Hilbert’s Human Services and Rehabilitation Association received both the Student Club of the Year Award and the Campus Improvement Award. Also, Daniel Roland of Newstead, professor of business administration, was named Advisor of the Year for his work with Hilbert SIFE.
Paula Witherell, Director, Public Relations
Father-Daughter CRIMINAL TRUE LEADERS Graduates JUSTICE & HILBERT HUMAN Continued from page 7 FORENSIC HORIZONS SERVICES & True leaders have the It was equally gratifying for SCIENCE CLUB CLUB MEETING REHABILITATION confidence to stand alone, Randy. “Attending classes at CLUB the courage to make tough Hilbert was one of the most If you are a CJ or FS/CSI Join the staff of the student decisions, and the literary magazine, Hilbert CONVENES rewarding experiences in my major, or have an interest in compassion to listen to life. The opportunity to share Horizons! FOR NEW CJ/FSI topics and activities, the needs of others. They my own life experience, the Criminal Justice and Following the Club Fair on SEMESTER participate in community Forensic Science Club will Sept. 15, our first meeting do not set out to be leaders, service projects and student be hosting its first meeting of is scheduled for Friday, but they become leaders by the clubs, research various the fall semester on Sept. 22 Sept. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in The Human Services and quality of their actions and Conference Room B of Rehabilitation Association topics, and discuss many at 3:15 p.m. in Bogel Hall, the integrity of their intent. viewpoints added to the Room 141. Franciscan Hall, adjacent to will be hosting a welcome- overall learning experience Club advisors (2010-11) for the first-floor Student Life back pizza party on Sept. 15 at Hilbert,” he says. the club will be Dr. Kathleen Office, where freshmen had at 5:30 p.m. in Room 200 of Be a Leader – Join S.A.D.D. Looking ahead, Randy has Pierino, Associate Professor their ID photos taken. Bogel Hall. All are welcome (We Are an Award-Winning Team) his sights set on going on to of Criminal Justice (Office: And if you would like to to come and see what the graduate school and possibly Bogel Hall, Room 173) and submit poems, short stories, club is all about and the fun earning a doctorate degree in Donna Zimpfer, Assistant essays, short plays, and/or projects planned. the future. “With my wife’s Professor of Criminal Justice art work, please contact the Club meetings in this room encouragement, I know that (Office: Bogel Hall, Room magazine advisor, Dr. Ernst are scheduled this fall for my goal is to step on the 120D).
Group Travels severe winds and rain caused Service Learning: from every direction from also painted bedroom walls, makes it to the top of all those Thousands of Miles damages, at times preventing Reflections on Kenya their lush green surroundings helped with daily chores lists of must-see places to go the children from attending towards the road to greet us (cooking, cleaning, laun- before you die, and it doesn’t Continued from page 1 school until repairs were Continued from page 1 yelling “jambo” (“hello” in dry), and played with the disappoint. made up of students, fac- completed. Swahili). children. Many of us had in mind an ulty, and family members, After working all day, the fund-raising and the like. We spent our first night in Here, we were divided animal we really wanted to embarked May 20 on the Hilbert group returned to Well, . . . we did it! And now a part of the village with no among six or seven host see just once. On our first ultimate service-learning op- the village homes where I’d like to share some of our running water or electricity. families who showed us the day, we went out just before portunity. During the course they were staying with local experiences with you. The host families made us ropes of the town: how to the park closed. We were of the nearly three-week families, who warmly wel- a feast of the essentials— get around, where to go to all excited to see immedi- excursion, the group visited comed them. Nairobi . . . in a flash hearty stews, rice, ugali, cab- find water, snacks, and the ately large groups of zebra three areas in Kenya, the “As a group, we were well bage and other veggies, and blessed internet, how to get and gazelle, but we weren’t first Hilbert service learning accepted by the Kenyans,” Before our departure, our fresh fruit. They gave to us to the orphanage for work, expecting to see an entire trip to the African country. said Wyleia Guillaume, a class watched a short pro- their beds in their huts made and how to get to the beach family of lions gathered They tackled major projects, junior majoring in parale- gram in which the host used of mud; some of us slept for some good old-fashioned together in the middle of the including the reconstruction gal studies. “They showed the term “Nai-Robbery” to on mats on the floor, others R and R. If we were getting wide open plains for us to of a school and assisting in us they really appreciated describe Nairobi. We all packed in three to a sweaty tired of rice, our families also drive right up to. There was day-to-day operations at an our efforts. At times, they kept this fact in mind as we bed, but no one complained, showed us where we could a perfect rainbow arching orphanage. Hilbert’s self- didn’t want us to do things arrived in Nairobi on the because our hosts graciously get some French fries. We over a reclining Mufasa. It proclaimed “Kenya Krew” other than be present. They night of the 21st. We clung took the living-room floor, had running water (never hot) was, of course, beautiful. came back enlightened. wanted to talk to us and ask to our passports and shuffled some with infants in their and electricity, though that We all thought we were “With being involved in this questions and offer their own through customs in the heat arms. was hit or miss, and every rather lucky, but what we’d service learning opportunity, perspective.” of the open-air airport. Ev- Touch Africa wanted to give household was prepared with soon learn is that we’d see the students were exposed to Indeed, the group’s efforts erything moved very quickly us a taste of village life. After flashlights. tons of animals up close and an environment and culture in the Kenyan communities and already seemed a little that first night, they moved us In Malindi, we had three personal (sometimes a little they had never experienced directly correlated with Hil- foreign. in with our two host families choices for transportation: too personal: occasionally, an before and, in many ways, bert’s Franciscan values of Touch Africa Internation- for the first week, whose pay 15-20 shillings to hop elephant or two attempted to they positively impacted the compassion, service, hope, al has its headquarters in houses were separated by a on the back of a bicycle, pay charge the vans). Kenyan communities where and joy, traits the Kenyans Nairobi. In the airport, the small farm. Life in Kalo- 50 shillings to hitch a ride On our three-day escapade, they worked. At the same also reflected in their ac- leading members of Touch leni was simple. We woke up on the back of a motorcycle, we spotted countless lions, time, they came back with a tions. Africa greeted us and drove early, ate breakfast, walked or pay 100 shillings for a tuk elephants, giraffes, hippos, much better understanding of “From what we saw, it us to the local YMCA, which a mile or so to the worksite, tuk ride, which is a glorified ostriches, wildebeests, ga- the advantages that we have seemed many of the Kenyans would become, in time, an worked for six to eight hours motorized tricycle. Our days zelles, hyenas, leopards, in the U.S. and that we are were unaware they are liv- oasis from the less developed (with plenty of breaks from involved an early breakfast zebras, monkeys, crocodiles, blessed with a lot of things ing in poverty. Instead, they areas of Kenya. It was in the hot Kenyan sun), walked with our host families, hitch- vultures, and all sorts of other that many people don’t have were grateful for whatever Nairobi that we experienced home, cleaned off in buckets, ing a ride to work, a workday birds and wildlife. We saw in other parts of the world,” they had that allowed them a taste of tourism and visited played with the neighborhood divided among the various all we could possibly see, said Amy Smith, Ph.D., di- to provide for their families, an elephant orphanage and kids until dinner, ate dinner, projects, and the rest of the including the tribespeople of rector of Hilbert’s honors even if it was twenty cows in giraffe sanctuary. It was held group reflections, and day was spent however we Masai Mara, who gave us a program who oversaw and the backyard, fifteen goats, also in Nairobi that we took then either went to a local wanted until reflection time. personal tour of their village participated in the trip. and a chicken coop full of our last hot showers and said hang-out for soda or beer or Many retired to the beach. and their most rustic condi- The Kenya Krew journey chickens to give them food,” goodbye to the more familiar hung around with our host Others stayed in with their tions. was the focal point of Hil- said Guillaume, a Buffalo pieces of civilization. families. Our project was to host families teaching and bert’s new “Service Learning resident. “That’s how they knock out the old walls of learning card games, prepar- Asanti Sana! (Thank you Abroad” course, offered for measure economic success. Kaloleni . . . the village you a school and replace them ing for dinner, or learning very much!) the first time this summer, A lot of what we missed picture when you think of with coral stone and mortar. new words in Swahili. A which combines in-class in- wasn’t important to them.” Africa, but a little brighter By the time we finished, the lot of family members were Amazingly, that is the short struction with an experiential Once the school construc- community celebrated with a college-aged, so it was a description of our trip. If service learning component. tion project was completed, We drove about eight hours tree planting ceremony, and wonderful experience to you spot one of the students As part of the course, before the Hilbert Kenya Krew from Nairobi through Mom- we were able to give them interact with them. around campus, I’d encour- departing on the trip, par- stepped in to assist with bassa to Kaloleni. Once we gifts we had brought from age you to ask him or her ticipating students learned daily operations at the Lea reached the perimeter of America. Masai Mara . . . everyone about the experiences in about Kenya’s history and Mwana Children’s Center, the village, we jumped off has seen on TV those mi- Kenya, as each person’s ac- culture, as well as political, an orphanage in the town of the thruway and onto the Malindi . . . electricity plus grating wildebeests count differs greatly from economic, and social issues Malindi. At the children’s back roads. The damage to flashlights another’s. Lastly, I’d like the country is facing. center, the group of 13 built these roads was unbeliev- When all was said and done to give a shout-out to all the Smith pointed out that the a keyhole garden, which able. There weren’t just After our first week in Kalo- and our time in Malindi came students, faculty, and staff students were then able to is designed to withstand potholes; there was hardly a leni, we headed a few hours to an end with singing and who made this trip possible “see first-hand the ways in extreme weather conditions road underneath our spinning east to beautiful Malindi, dancing with kids from the by encouraging and support- which these issues impact such as draught and heavy wheels. Needless to say, one a town that runs along the orphanage, we made the fif- ing us with their prayers, Kenyans. In this way, the rains. With this, the garden wonders how often visitors Indian Ocean. Our mission teen-hour trek to Masai Mara well wishes, and finances. course material became real will have a long-term impact frequent Kaloleni. However, was to serve the Lea Mwana (with a greatly anticipated You have helped the college for them and abstract con- after the Kenya Krew is gone as unpleasantly bumpy as orphanage. We restored a overnight stay in Nairobi, develop service learning in cepts and ideas took on much by providing food and gener- the ride was, our entrance chicken coop and built two where we reunited with hot the Hilbert community, and greater relevance.” ating income through the sale was very much anticipated. keyhole gardens to help the water and electricity). The we could not have done it As they prepared to depart, of extra produce. For miles, children sprinted community sustain itself. We Masai Mara game reserve without you. Kenya Krew participants In addition to the garden thought of leaving family, project, the Kenya Krew friends, and prized posses- assisted with repairs on a The trip culminated with ternational service learning English, and Scott Wood- sor of English; and Edward sions behind and about the chicken coop at the children’s a safari, where Cline and opportunity deeply changed cock of Williamstown. Pristach, Ph.D., of Amherst, lengthy flight ahead of them, center that allows for another Guillaume said they saw their outlook. Other participants were Hilbert professor of psychol- but those uncertainties were income source through the elephants, lions, zebras, and “It was really a life-chang- Robert Cline, father of stu- ogy, and his wife, Cynthia. eased once they started their sale of chickens. Other as- monkeys merely feet away. ing experience,” Guillaume dent Kelly; Sara Griffin, Paula Witherell first day of work at the school sistance was provided with Returning to WNY on said. “I walked away with daughter of Marne Griffin Director, Public Relations in the rural village of Kalo- painting, preparing meals, June 8, the Kenya Krew a new perspective and it of Marilla, assistant profes- leni. and laundry. participants were amazed at changed my core values after “Everyone from Kalo- At times during the 20-day what they had accomplished. seeing what other people go PRINT BYTES leni was ready to work,” trip, the Kenya Krew was Hilbert had left a positive through and deal with in their said Kelly Cline of North without water or electricity. imprint on a poverty-stricken daily lives.” Life Strategies Tonawanda, a senior rehabil- However, even with these country. In addition to Cline and “Respect [is] the main pillar of manners and itation services major. “The challenging conditions, their “I will always remember Guillaume, the Kenya Krew etiquette. . . . It gives you the ability to work kids were surrounding the spirits were unwavering. why we were there—to assist included Hilbert students school smiling and waving to “The students were able the families and children,” Lonna McCary of Irving, with people. It’s having the personal integ- us. That’s when I knew it was quickly to adjust to the con- said Cline. Christopher Spence of Mid- rity to say, ‘I’m going to be kind to you and going to be worthwhile.” ditions and remained upbeat Smith plans to organize dletown, Susanne Schofield respectful of you,’ and I will do it consistently The Kenya Krew endured throughout the trip. They another trip, maybe even of Tonawanda, and Kolleen because I believe in that” (F5). days of difficult labor, plac- focused on the projects, the a return journey to Kenya. Sullivan of Buffalo, as well ing bricks and mortar down people we worked with, and Cline and Guillaume each as 2010 Hilbert graduates Jane Kwiatkowski. to erect walls for the school. the ways we were helping the expressed their desire to Regina Ernst of Buffalo, “Devoted to Teaching Social Etiquette.” Residents had previously communities,” said Smith, a volunteer more for local daughter of Charles A. S. The Buffalo News, June 13, 2010, F5. used mud for the walls, but Lancaster resident. projects. For them, this in- Ernst, Ph.D., professor of Page 10/The H-Files The Kenya PHOTO GALLERY
Scott Woodcock Playing “Duck Duck Goose” with the Children in Kaloleni Dr. Amy Smith With the Local Children Inside the School the Kenya Krew Was Building in Kaloleni
Kenya Krew Starting to Build the First Keyhole Garden at the Lea Mwana Orphanage
Kelly Cline Cleaning the Chicken Coop at the Lea Mwana Orphanage
Kelly & Bob Cline Restore the Chicken Coop Kenya Krew in Front of the Wall They Painted at the Lea Mwana Orphanage at the Lea Mwana Orphanage The H-Files/Page 11 PHOTO GALLERY
Kenya Krew on Safari Spots Mysterious Leopard Lonna McCary on Safari at Masai Mara Spotting Mufasa
Kenya Krew Among the Masai Mara Tribe
Christopher Spence Standing with a Member of the Masai Mara Tribe
Professor Colleen Kumiega & Student Jim Stanton Participating in Professor Colleen Kumiega with her Compeer the Lose the Training Wheels Program (see page 14 for details) Through the Compeer Agency (see page 14 for details) Page 12/The H-Files
ANOTHER VIEW CLUBS OF KENYA
by Suzanne Schofield rica and how they live there. They use the resources CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION STUDENTS Over the summer, thirteen around them to live their members of the Hilbert Col- lives as best they can, just as VISIT ORLANDO, FLORIDA lege body went and lived Americans do. Yes, Africa The Criminal Justice Stud- medical examiners and coro- informed us that she hires topher Holoman, provost and lives similar to the people is behind many countries ies Division Club members, ners. The students watched only criminal justice studies vice president for academic living in Kenya now. We on the level of modernity, along with Dr. Kathleen an incredibly intriguing slide division graduates, as they affairs, and Professor Edward spent three weeks eating but many people there, in- Pierino, Assistant Professor show, which allowed them make the best investigators Qualey, chair of the CJ/FS their food, working their cluding people we worked Donna Zimpfer, and Adjunct to gain some understand- in her office. Division, for their support ways, and attempting to with, carried cell phones. Professor Richard Qualey, ing of what exactly medical The trip proved to be educa- of this unique experience. speak their language. We Another misconception is recently visited Orlando, examiners may see during tional and provided students A special thanks also goes to went to Kenya as “part two” that the structures there are Florida, for a career-related the course of their daily du- with a realistic representation Professor Mary Ann Hobar of a service learning course all huts. We stayed in con- trip. Students worked very ties. The students learned to of what to expect upon gradu- for helping the club on count- offered by Hilbert College, crete homes, and in Nairobi, hard on fund-raising for an expect the unexpected when ation in both the areas of less occasions and assisting GS 300—Service Learning the capital, there are plenty entire academic year to take examining suspicious deaths criminal justice and forensic us with our custom shirts— Abroad. “Part One” was of buildings. There are also this trip. and homicides. science. The learning was we looked great! An extra actually within classroom vehicles driven, mainly The students completed ride- Additionally, student club supplemented with a trip special thanks goes to Lauren walls. in the cities, but how else alongs with deputies from the members were able to tour to Disney World, shopping Watkins, Mary King, Maura For the first week of being would we have gotten from Orange County Sheriff’s Of- the first and only “green” at a large outlet mall, and Flynn, Maia Kapuszcak, in Kenya, we worked with one side of the country to fice. This activity allowed medical examiner’s facil- a murder-mystery dinner JoAnn Murrin, and Tony the residents of a village the other, finished all we the students to gain some ity in the State of Florida. theater, where students were Wiertel from the business called Kaloleni. Together, completed, and have a little experience in making vehicle They toured the morgue, able to “solve the crime.” office. Each of these won- we demolished the standing reward of going on a safari, stops, providing back-up to examination lab, a biopsy Many students successfully derful people helped make walls of a school, consisting all in nineteen days? other deputies, and under- storage room, a special area identified “the murderer”! this trip possible and worked of dirt, mud, and sticks, and Yes, all the touristy at- standing the importance of used for the examination of All those attending really tirelessly to assist the club in later in the week we were tractions that many people report writing, interpersonal decomposing bodies, the enjoyed themselves and were its efforts. able to raise walls made out will never see in their lives communication skills, and offices of the investigators, tremendously grateful for the of mortar (sand and concrete were amazing. Seeing li- community service. and the refrigeration sys- opportunity. Donna Zimpfer mix) and coral bricks from ons, elephants, zebras, and Students were also fortu- tems for corpses. Perhaps The club’s most sincere ap- Assistant Professor the ocean. This project was other animals without a nate enough to meet Dr. Jan the best news is this: Dr. G. preciation goes to Dr. Chris- Criminal Justice difficult in the sense that cage around them was truly Garavalia, the infamous “Dr. not one of us knew much awesome. Going to the G” from the hit Discovery about brick-laying, nor did elephant orphanage, giraffe Channel health show, Dr. G., we have a good enough take center, and eating at a res- Medical Examiner. Dr. G. on the language to speak to taurant with “Western” food was a terrific host and guided them on our own. were all fun and exciting students through some histo- oFFICES The next week, we trav- things, but what made this ry of the development of the eled to Malindi to help there trip, for me and the rest of career of medical examiner THE ACADEMIC in a children’s orphanage the “Kenya Krew,” are the and the differences between named Lea Mwana. There people we met with, worked we constructed a chicken with, and played with. For SERVICES CENTER: coop, two gardens for their example, my favorite fun use, and began painting the memory I take from this trip A HOME AWAY FROM HOME walls, among other chores, was playing a soccer game by Jerrell Mason allowed by their professor, Services is also a hot spot to help the children there. against some local boys in students can sign up to take for academic advisement The difficulties here were Kaloleni. We won, but it The Academic Services a previously missed test; Fri- for both new and continuing more emotional than physi- was a close game. After Center is undeniably the day is the make-up test day. students. cal: seeing and playing with the game, the boys were heart of the Hilbert College The Center is also the place I encourage you to make vis- the orphans, wanting to presented with new soc- community. With its home- where new incoming stu- iting the Academic Services help them and even take cer uniforms that had been like atmosphere, it welcomes dents can come to take their Center a part of your daily them home were a lot of donated. Seeing them with all students to come for placement exams. Academic routine. See you there! responses to being there. those shirts was great, and help with any work they Many people have some very rewarding, as was the might have and/or relax in misconceptions about Af- entire trip. a comfortable setting. The director, Mich Sojda, and ACADEMIC SERVICES the assistant director, Debbie Dimitrovski, are always will- CENTER OFFERS ing to help every student. Green Building Grant Ashka Naik, program man- on bricks and mortar proj- There are a number of BREAKFAST CLUB Continued from page 1 ager of Second Nature’s ects and have less in-house ways a student can receive Advancing Green Building knowledge about green assistance, starting with a Looking for a great way to start your day at Hilbert? Program, noted, “We are building. Environmentally Especially if you are a commuter student? provide local and regional students-only computer lab, confident the colleges receiv- responsible construction can Beginning Wednesday, September 8, building professionals with free drop-in/scheduled tutor- ing these grants will quickly result in ten-to-twenty per- through Drop/Add . . . an overview of the benefits ing, or even just stopping by turn their training into results cent annual energy savings of green building and retro- to grab a piece of candy. Ac- that will benefit their entire over the long term. Join us at the “Before-Class Breakfast Club” in the fits, case studies of campus ademic Services is the place campus community.” Second Nature is a national Academic Services Center of Bogel Hall, Room 107. green building projects, an where students can come and Green or sustainable build- Boston-based nonprofit or- introduction to third-party get their work done in peace. ing and renovation can sub- ganization that works to ac- We open at 8 a.m. for all students, certification, and exposure to There are a wide range of stantially decrease pollution, celerate movement toward a and the Breakfast Club will start then innovations in the field. courses tutored in Academic waste, and costs. Buildings sustainable future by helping and continue until 9:15 a.m. “At Hilbert, we believe Services. They include sta- account for an estimated senior college and university that increased capacity in tistics, MA 99/100, English, forty percent of greenhouse leaders in making healthy, Stop on your drive to campus to enjoy your green building knowledge Excel, forensic math, Span- gas emissions, a major con- just, and sustainable living “gourmet” coffee, tea, or morning beverage. will translate into lower ish, and psychology, among tributor to global climate the foundation of all learn- Bring it along or help yourself to ours. long-term operating costs many others. change. In the higher edu- ing and practice in higher and improved environmental The Academic Services cation arena, numerous in- education. Second Nature Stay to say hello, conditions,” said Dillsworth. Center is open from 8 a.m. stitutions are constructing began its Advancing Green stay for a morning chat, or “We’re looking forward to to 9 p.m., which gives all stu- high-performance, healthy Building initiative in early stay for a visit and wake-up. getting successful results dents more than enough time facilities that reduce or elimi- 2009. from the training.” to get any needs met that they nate harmful emissions and Paula Witherell Head off to class as necessary Grant awardees were cho- may have. Along with being waste. However, many reli- Director, Public Relations so you won’t be late. sen based on a committee’s a site of academic and so- gious, community, technical, assessment of the institu- cial development, Academic Everyone is welcome! minority-serving, and state- tions’ level of need, state- Services is also the place supported institutions have Mich Sojda, Director, ASC ment of interest, and campus where students can make up fewer resources to spend sustainability capacity. any missed tests/exams. If The H-Files/Page 13
SERVICE: OFFICES OFFICES HAWK IT UP! HILBERT HILBERT TO HAWKS HELPING PHONE-A-THON: HOST FIRST HAWKS! – NAME STUDENTS LUCKY NUMBERS THE HAWK WANTED! LUNCHEON
The Office of Insti- Bookstore. Each has WANTED: Students vancement until Sept Michael’s Banquet Fa- We expect this event to tutional Advancement donated to this cam- who LOVE Hilbert Col- 24. Interviews will be cility (4885 Southwest- sell out, so reserve your is excited to announce paign. lege. The Office of conducted the weeks ern Blvd., Hamburg, tickets early. No tickets our first HAWK IT UP Banks and ballot forms Institutional Advance- of Sept. 27 and (if nec- NY) will be the setting wll be sold at the door. campaign. Students can be obtained at Wel- ment is seeking student essary) Oct. 4. Hired for Hilbert’s first Lucky To purchase tickets, will have the opportu- come Week and Spirit employees for the Fall callers will be required Number’s Luncheon on contact Barb DeLaRosa nity to name our Hilbert Week activities, during 2010 Phone-A-Thon. to attend a full day’s Sunday, Oct. 17, from at bdelarosa hilbert.edu Mascot. The winning the club and part-time Applicants must be training on Friday, Oct. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The or 926-8793 or Karen student will receive a job fair, and any time able to communicate 15. Calling will begin event will include a sit- James at kjames@hil- $500 gift card to the at the Office of Insti- well over the phone as on Oct 18. down lunch, over 100 bert.edu or 926-8783. bookstore for his or her tutional Advancement they are to showcase the This is a paid position. large and small auction All proceeds will sup- spring semester books. (2nd floor of Franciscan school and upcoming Callers may also receive items, courtesy of local port Hilbert student Students can help with Hall). Entries are due events as well as ask for prizes, should they win businesses and gener- scholarships. this campaign by par- by Nov 1. a monetary donation. a contest during phone- ous donors, and a 50/50 The event is sponsored ticipating in the HAWK The winning name Callers must be able to a-thon hours. raffle. by the Hilbert College IT UP spare change col- will be announced at the work a minimum of two For any questions, e- Tickets are just $20 and Staff Senate. lection. Each student Men’s Basketball Home week nights per week mail Deanna Messing- include lunch and non- will be given a bank to Opener on Nov 19. (Monday and Thurs- er, Assistant Director alcoholic drinks (raffle Deanna Messinger Assistant Director of Alumni collect spare change in For any questions, con- day) and at least one of Alumni Relations tickets are extra). This Relations and Annual Giving during the months of tact Craig Harris, Direc- Saturday during a four- and Annual Giving at is a presale event only September, October, and tor of Alumni Relations week period (middle of dmessinger @hilbert. and tickets are limited. through mid-November. and Annual Giving at October-November). edu or call 926-8791. Each student filling his charris @hilbert.edu or Applications can be Deanna Messinger or her bank will receive 926-8888, or Deanna obtained in the Office Assistant Director of Alumni a prize. Messinger, Assistant of Institutional Ad- Relations and Annual Giving All money raised will Director of Alumni go toward the winning Relations and Annual student’s books and the Giving, at dmessinger general student book @hilbert.edu or 926- fund. We are pleased to 8791. have the support of the Hilbert Alumni Asso- Deanna Messinger Assistant Director of Alumni SHOW ME ciation and the Hilbert Relations and Annual Giving THE MONEY! The first weeks of Time Job Fair will be school are always my located outside in the HILBERT ALUMNI favorite. It is so exciting campus quad and we welcoming the new and will be hosting local AWARDS & returning students back employers from Fisher- to campus. For many Price, Tops, Macy’s, RECONNECTION students this is the first Catholic Health, People time they have been Inc., and many more. DINNER away from home and There is no need to living on their own. The bring résumés. Simply Save the date! expense of college can stop by and speak with FROM THE often be overwhelming, recruiters from a variety STUDENT The Hilbert Alumni Awards and between the books, of local employers that Reconnection Dinner will be held on Nov. 12 school supplies, food, are looking to hire you! RECORDS OFFICE at 6 p.m. at Romanello’s South Restaurant and clothing. Many All these employers are on South Park Avenue in Hamburg. students look for a used to hiring college Lost your class schedule? Changing your part-time job to help students and are willing major? Applying for a minor? Come and All Hilbert alumni, faculty, staff, and with the cost of college to work around your see us in the Student Records office—we can friends of Hilbert are encouraged to attend expenses. schedule. help! a night of dinner, awards, and dancing. T h e C a r e e r If you have any The Student Records Office is located in Development Center is questions, please feel Franciscan Hall, Room 102. Contact Deanna Messinger, Asst. Director here to help with your free to contact Denise of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, at part time job search. Harris, Director of the PLEASE NOTE: The DROP/ADD period [email protected] or 926-8791. On Sept. 15 from 11 Career Development ends Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. a.m. to 1:30 p.m. we Center, at dharris@ Deanna Messinger will be hosting the 2nd Hilbert.edu. Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Annual Part-Time Job Patricia T. Wilson and Annual Giving Denise Harris Student Records Clerk Fair in conjunction with Director the club fair. The Part- Career Development Center Page 14/The H-Files
DIVISIONS & PROGRAMS OFFICES
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM— SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
The bottom left photo on page 11 is related to the Lose the Training Wheels Program, with Professor Colleen Kumiega and student Jim Stanton in the human services program. This program was offered for a week to assist young kids to learn how to ride a bike without their training wheels. The program offered children with disabilities the opportunity to make new friends and learn the skills of self- confidence, problem-solving, social skills, and independence. This experience was a fun, heart-warming, and amazing time. It provided us with the opportunity to network and talk with families about their experiences regarding some of the challenges one may face in working with disabilities.
The bottom right photo on page 11 is Professor Colleen Kumiega with her compeer. Compeer itself is the name of an agency that connects individuals who may be in need of some extra special time with a friend. Kumiega has been a compeer for over six years to a buddy. He lives in Rochester in a group home setting and goes to work every day. She calls him on the phone once a week and meets with him in Rochester every other month. Kumiega says, “He has helped me grow in many special ways and I enjoy giving him that connection of a friend when he needs FINDING YOUR PLACE someone to talk to. Compeer is a connection we have through Hilbert. If anyone is interested in becoming a friend to someone for a committed Making Your Place at College time, I can assist in the process (ext. 306).” This is your place—the campus community that you will be calling your home. And everyone here wants you to succeed! We are all definitely on your side. Making your place at college is about more than just fitting in and BEING THE REAL YOU making friends. Sure, that is a big deal. Yet it is also about seeking a
There is peer pressure at college—of course. place to belong during your stay. Do not worry, you will find your place on campus—it just requires a bit of effort. Some “friends” may expect you to go along with their decisions, even though Finding Your Place: The concept of belonging makes a lot of sense. After they don’t feel right to you. Others may push you to do things that you just do not all, you want to belong to a group of good friends; you want to belong want to do. within the campus community. As you are trying to figure out where you That is why it is so important to stay true to who you are. You know what is belong, here are some simple things you can do to make it a bit easier: important to you, right? Just because you are at school does not mean you have to give up those beliefs. This is an environment where you can get in even better touch with your values. For instance: Reach Out: One of the best ways to step outside of yourself and your own issues is to reach out to others. So reach out to someone Serve others. College is not all about you. Doing community service— else who may be struggling with the whole belonging thing, too. You giving your time—is a value that will last a lifetime. will be able to help each other navigate this new environment. Make time to worship. If this practice means a lot to you, keep it up. There are community places of worship close by and readily available to Stick Your Neck Out: Start by saying “hello” to a perfect stranger. your needs. And then progress to talking with that guy in your math class. Put Treat others well. Do not make others the butt of jokes to “fit in.” Instead, yourself out there, at your own pace, and you will soon feel more find friends who value treating people well. connected. Decide about drinking. If you have made the decision to abstain or drink responsibly, the myth that everyone else is drinking heavily should not sway you.It is just not true; most other students DO NOT drink that much, Find Similarities: Check out an organization that might attract people if at all. with similar interests to your own. Go to The H-Files organization, or Say “No.” Whether it is experimenting with drugs, being pressured to go the S.A.D.D. Club, or give Student Activities a whirl. Take that first farther than you would like in a relationship, or being pushed to put off step and you are bound to find folks with whom you have something studying in favor of partying, you can say “no.” in common.
If something does not feel right, chances are that it is not for you. So trust your Seek Connections: Ask a few people to go to lunch or play basketball. instincts and be the real you. It will soon help you find your true place in this Talk with someone when you are standing in line at the bookstore. college world. Connect on basic levels and deeper connections will soon follow. If you have questions and would like some comfort in finding what is right for you, please contact any of our counselors. The Counseling Center Stay True to Yourself: College is not about impressing other people (front foyer of the Dining Hall) and putting on an act. Instead, just be yourself. There are enough different types of people on any campus that you will find those with whom you click—and who like you for who you are.
Search out:
* People who challenge you to be better; * Good support systems; CAMPUS CLUB Representatives at tables * Positive influences; FAIR & PART-TIME promoting part-time work * Genuine friends. JOB FAIR with particular outfits will Continued from page 5 also be available at this time. Sponsored by magazine), with plenty of free copies to enable students Denise Harris The Counseling Center to see what these publications Director, Career …because We C.A.R.E. are like. Development Center The H-Files/Page 15 Division, PROGRAMS, & STAFF
SIGN UP HILBERT PROFESSOR STAFF APPOINTMENTS & KUDOS FOR WINS EMMY AWARD ECONOMIC Jeanne Dallas Secretary in Office of Institutional FOR DOCUMENTARY Advancement CRIME A 2010 Emmy Award Previously an adjunct Bill Dolan Custodial Staff INSTITUTE for the WGRZ-TV docu- instructor in video pro- CONFERENCE mentary Niagara Falls: duction at Hilbert, Gal- Rick Perison Campus Safety Officer A Tale of Two Cities has lant joined the college Professor Bill Hasling- been presented to Chris- as a full-time faculty Rob Peterson Head Women’s Basketball Coach er is offering an op- topher Gallant, assistant member last fall. With portunity for interested professor of digital me- eighteen years of experi- Cveta Picarova Assistant Director of Residence Life professional studies dia and communication ence as a video journalist, and criminal justice at Hilbert College. director, and producer, he Alex Wilshaw Help Desk Support Manager students to join him Gallant received the has worked at Buffalo’s rd Michael Degnan, Ph.D., has been named interim chair of the Arts in attending the 21th award at the 53 and Sciences Division and will also continue as professor of English. Annual Utica College annual New York Chapter of the Economic Crime Insti- National Acad- Rob deGrandpre, head men’s basketball coach and assistant tute Conference being emy of Television athletics director, coached the Western Open Men’s Basketball team held Oct. 18–20, 2010, Arts and Sciences at the Empire State Games held this month in Buffalo. at the Bolger Center in awards ceremony Potomac, Maryland. held in New York Charles A. S. Ernst, Ph.D., has been appointed director of the Information about the City. He directed, Center for Excellence in Learning and will also continue as professor conference may be edited, and shot of English. found at www.utica. the television edu/eciconference. documentary dur- Maia Kapuszcak, payroll/benefits coordinator, and Wayne Harvey, The full cost of the trip ing his tenure at maintenance staff, have each received a 2010 Mother Colette Staff Christopher Gallant is $650, which includes WGRZ as director Mission Award, which recognizes Hilbert staff members who transportation (airfare to of photography— exemplify the college’s mission. BWI airport and ground special projects unit. WGRZ and WKBW-TV, transportation to the This marks Gallant’s as well as at WTOL-TV Herb Kauderer, assistant professor of English, has been selected Bolger Center), lodging, second Emmy, having in Toledo, Ohio, and for the 2010 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and all meals while at- previously received a WRDW-TV in Augusta, and Colleges for graduate studies he has done at the University at tending the conference. 2007 award for the news Ga. Buffalo. There are limited funds special They Made a Mis- Gallant received a mas- available to help further take: The Anthony Ca- ter of fine arts degree in Jenelle Kostran, assistant professor of mathematics, was invited to reduce the cost of the pozzi Story, for which he media arts production join other selected math faculty from across the country to serve as trip, depending on stu- also received first place from the University at an AP reader for this year’s AP calculus exam. dent interest. as best news special from Buffalo and a bachelor’s Professor Haslinger the New York State Asso- degree in broadcasting Paula Witherell, public relations director, received four 2010 ciated Press Broadcasters from Buffalo State Col- believes this conference Excalibur Awards from the Public Relations Society of America/ Association. He’s been lege. is an extraordinary op- Niagara Chapter— a gold award for Hilbert’s Fast Facts brochure, recognized for other past He resides in Ken- portunity which will silver awards for Hilbert Weekly, a new faculty/staff e-mail work in television with more. provide added value to newsletter, and the ’09 college Christmas card, and a bronze award awards from the National for Hilbert Connections magazine. students’ course work. Press Photographer As- Paula Witherell Director, Public Relations The trip will also in- sociation and Gannett. clude a night tour of the historic monuments and memorials in Washing- ton, D.C. HUMAN SERVICES/REHABILITATION SERVICES Interested students may pick up applica- ALUMNI PROFILE tion forms at Professor Haslinger’s office in Bo- WHERE ARE THEY NOW: MICHELLE TARBOX gel Hall, Room 120A. Completed applications While many of us would Family Services. The staff who provide direct possible, typically with as computer skills and must be accompanied by be inclined to avoid con- Center is funded by the service and assist with the assistance of trained the management of all a $100 deposit (check or flict at all cost, there are New York State court the training and coordi- mediators. facets of the program’s money order) payable those who prefer to face system to provide con- nation of many volun- Tarbox says that one operation. to Hilbert College. The it head on. Michelle flict resolution services teer mediators from the of the things she most According to Jason deadline for applying is Tarbox, a 1998 graduate for the community. In community (currently enjoys about her work is Lanker, Hilbert College’s Thursday, Sept. 9. of Hilbert College’s hu- February, 2005, Tarbox there are sixty-six). Last the variety of challeng- director of residence and man services program, was promoted to the year, the center handled es, skills, and activities student life and judicial William Haslinger has managed to turn position of director of 1,500 cases dealing that are involved. She affairs, Tarbox’s profes- Assistant Professor Computer Security & her ability to deal with operations. with all types of conflict has described a work sional viewpoint has Information Assurance conflict situations into In her position, Tarbox management, including experience that encom- been an invaluable com- a successful career op- is responsible for pro- disputes among family passes various human ponent of the training portunity. gram management and members, parents, co- services skills (e.g., staff program required of all Tarbox has spent the quality improvement workers, landlord-ten- supervision, mediation of Hilbert’s community past ten years work- in all eight counties of ants, and neighbors. The training to professionals assistants (CAs), as they ing with the Center for western New York. Her goal is to help individu- and college paraprofes- learn important skills to Resolution and Justice, duties find her supervis- als resolve their conflicts sionals, writing grants a division of Child and ing ten to fifteen paid as amicably and fairly as and reports, etc.), as well Continued on page 16 Page 16/The H-Files
Where Are They Now: Today, Tarbox describes Michelle Tarbox herself as a happy and Continued from page 15 enthusiastic helping pro- fessional who has found assist them in mediating passion in her work. conflict among student Although her position residents. Tarbox and a comes with a great deal colleague were hired by of responsibility, there is the college in January plenty of time left over and September, 2010, to enjoy quality time to teach Hilbert’s CAs with her family and to important mediation and pursue other outside in- conflict resolution skills terests. Reflecting upon as they work with resi- what she has learned dents on campus. since her days as an Tarbox sees her work undergraduate, Tarbox as a creative endeavor sagely asserts that “you and urges all students can’t put a price on hap- to absorb every learn- piness . . . you need to ing experience and ev- really enjoy what you ery bit of knowledge are doing.” Let’s hope and skill they encoun- Michelle Tarbox all of Hilbert’s students ter throughout college can come to know that classes, internships, and destiny. However, her taught her that she has box cautions students to it is equally important kind of passion for their work experiences. As an work experience and a much greater talent avoid the trap of “tunnel to be open to different work. undergraduate, Tarbox graduate education (she and interest in endeav- vision.” She maintains possibilities that can best Julie A. Kusmierz, Ph.D. felt certain that a ca- has a master’s degree ors related to program that while it is helpful to serve our individual tal- Professor reer in drug and alcohol in communication from development than direct derive a sense of direc- ents, skills, knowledge, Human Services counseling would be her California State) have service to clients. Tar- tion from one’s goals, and interests.
VACATION STATION THE OUTER BANKS, NC PARIS, ANYONE? by Kerry Nunweiler entertainment and accom- giant sand dunes, where by Bernadine De Mike made a gift of a delightful the maze of A, B, C, and modations that the Outer one can enjoy a day of Delta flight to the “city of D with destinations to With the recent reces- Banks has to offer. With climbing and flying kites. It pays to be obnoxious, light.” fairy-tale places like Ver- sion and the rise of unem- a wide price range of mo- It is the latter activity— at least with some family What was more excit- sailles, I panicked. Thank ployment, many people tels, hotels, and bed and or anything that has to members. A year ago, it ing—the day I got mar- God for Miss Lanou, are being more careful breakfasts, a night’s stay do with flight—which is resulted in my getting a ried or the Tuesday morn- my adamant teacher at with how they spend their can cost as little as twenty- the theme in Kitty Hawk, plane ticket to Paris, so ing I stood in front of the Nardin Academy, who money. Many people are nine dollars a night, or because that is the location how bad can that be? For airport sign signaling encouraged me to study working hard and putting however much your bud- of the historical landmark years, as a French lan- when I would be whisked and speak Français every off family vacations until get allows. of the Wright Brothers guage lover, I reiterated away to my dream desti- day of my life. If not, I their 401Ks go up and the Wherever you stay, Memorial, where the first the “Someday I am going nation? Though I knew would be there to this effects of the economic enjoying the beautiful flight took place. This is to Paris” one too many I would be staying at the day, wondering if I would crisis stabilize. Although beaches along the Atlantic an ideal place to visit, as times, like the little boy two-star hotel L’Europe, I someday be rescued from times are tough and many coastline is free, owing to it is located right next to who cried “wolf.” My opted to begin right away the tomb of trolleys. people have been affected, the countless public ac- the giant dunes. When son Mark became sick with a trip to the Eiffel Enraptured by the ro- a vacation on a low budget cess points to the ocean. one is on top of the larg- of my laments over this tower. Big mistake! Still, mantic bridges on the is still possible and prob- Without the overcrowd- est dunes, one can view longing, so with his many heavy suitcases, long bus Seine, the opulence, ar- ably just what the doc- ing, common in the more the memorial. I would points as a Lt. Colonel rides, and poring over resting art works, ease tor would order to calm popular vacation sites definitely suggest going to who travels the globe, he maps would not deter me of metro travel (after I our nerves. What better along the ocean, a beach the dunes later in the day from my first look at the finally figured it out), all could help this stress than day on the Outer Banks and watching the sun set “real thing.” of Catherine de Medici, a beautiful beach and a shoreline is more personal over the ocean. I spent that first one hun- King Henry, Picasso, and place to enjoy some of for your family and is as For seafood lovers, the dred dollars on stunning Napoleon’s legacy in nature’s best soothing enjoyable as it is relaxing. Outer Banks is a per- shore are magical and sure tee-shirts for the entire abundant beauty, I de- music of waves crashing The beaches usually have fect spot to enjoy all the to enhance your dining family. Who wouldn’t cided to share a nostal- onto shore? built-in privacy from any fine cuisine that can only pleasure. want to remember a trip gic Paris with audiences The Outer Banks, North hustle and bustle by the be found along the east The Outer Banks is a like this? I videotaped in Western New York. Carolina, is an excellent magnificent sand dunes coast without the sky-high perfect place to go for a the Eiffel from the longest “Paris 1920,” an event choice as an alternative to that complement the ma- prices. Given an abun- vacation to experience elevator ride in the world held at Lake Shore Cen- expensive resorts adver- jority of the beach lines. dance of locally owned beautiful, uncrowded until I was reprimanded ter High School back in tised on television. For In Kitty Hawk, North restaurants and a giant beaches and picturesque for doing it—it’s illegal 2009, will forever by a starters, with its being Carolina, inside the Outer fishing industry, you are sand dunes covered with for some reason—and reminder never to give only a 9.5-hour drive from Banks, is a state-of-the-art sure to find fresh seafood sea grass that gracefully then ate a hot dog at the up being a pest in persist- Buffalo, costly flights and aquarium which is very at a great price. Evening moves with passing ocean very top as son Mark had ing with daily pleas to layovers can be avoid- child-friendly and has a dining overlooking the breezes. Since having first done, and dared me to do, take in the Paris Opera ed completely, which is touch tank. Outside the ocean is an experience in experienced the Outer a year earlier. where Pavlova danced, something any family of aquarium is a park provid- itself. The ambience of Banks in 2003, I find my- Now the fun begins! to listen to the musicians two or more can appreci- ing a perfect place to enjoy the light that the moon’s self driving back every What metro to take and on the bridges, and to ate. This factor enables lunch and to view some in- reflection gives off the year to its beautiful beach- where in the world is stroll along the Champs one to have more spend- teresting sculptures. Also ocean and the sound of the es to relax and appreciate Via Magenta? Caught in Élysée. ing money to enjoy all the not to be missed are the waves crashing against the them once again. The H-Files/Page 17 SPORTS SUMMER SOFTBALL by Emili Ripley However, we were not as victorious in the Hamburg I have been playing softball tournament. In a tournament for as long as I can remember. you play two or three games I started off playing baseball on Saturday as pool play when I was four years old; and then you get seeded. then when I was old enough According to the seeding I was able to join a summer you play in the playoffs on softball program. Softball has Sunday. On Sunday it is always been part of my life single elimination, so when and it was a great way to meet you lose, you are done in new people, get involved in the tournament. During the the community, and grow as Hamburg tournament we lost a team player. As I got older the first game on Sunday. I did not just want to play Our last tournament in softball in my hometown but Buffalo was the Mel-Ott I wanted to expand to play Extravaganza. This was our all over western New York. best weekend as Breakers! I have played in tournaments We played very well on and against teams all the way Saturday, and when it came from Syracuse to Olean, New to the play-offs on Sunday we York. As I got older, softball came with our “A-Game.” became a passion of mine The Breakers made it to the and I decided to continue it in championship game and beat college. I knew it would be a the opposing team in the huge commitment, but I was Hamburg Breakers, Mel-Ott Extravaganza Champions, July, 2010 bottom of the 7th. It was a real willing to give it a shot. Any nail-biter and all the girls felt college athlete would agree pitch league against other School. Also, a few girls had matter if I was on the field was the first time all summer truly triumphant to end their that playing a sport takes a Buffalo area teams and started college and played or cheering from the dugout, that the team had got together summer this way. lot of time out of your social competes in tournaments on from the schools SUNY because I was having a great to play with each other. From Summer softball is a great and study time. a few weekends throughout Fredonia, University of time. We competed in the day one we all seemed to way to keep yourself busy After concluding the 2010 the summer. Girls on the Pitt-Bradford, and Hilbert tournament that took place mesh and get along. I think over the summer and to keep Hilbert Hawks Softball team came from a variety College. This team was the in Lancaster, Hamburg, and that matters much more than your arm warm in the off season, I found a team in of schools including East most successful summer also the Mel-Ott Tournament just talent on a team. If the season. If fast-pitch is not the area called the Hamburg Aurora High School, Eden team I had ever played on, in Amherst. girls can talk and cheer each for you, then there are also Breakers to play with over High School, Frontier High and the most compatible. I The Breakers came in other on without any drama, many slow-pitch leagues all the summer. This team School, Hamburg High really enjoyed playing with 2nd place in the Lancaster teams can be much more over Western NY. Find one, plays in a week night fast- School, and Lakeshore High all the girls and it did not qualifier tournament. This successful. and join!
HILBERT COLLEGE’S COLLINS & GROSCH ARE RECOGNIZED HULBERT IS CHOSEN AS BY CONFERENCE PRE-SEASON PLAYER OF YEAR Allegheny Mountain conference coaches at the freshman pitcher on the Collegiate Conference completion of each season. 1st Team All-Conference All-Stars Are Announced The AMCC names eleven from the University of The Allegheny Mountain players (one player per Pittsburgh at Bradford; and Collegiate Conference The Allegheny Mountain position, plus an additional the Coach of the Year is Wes released the preseason poll Collegiate Conference pitcher and designated Landrum from Frostburg for women’s and men’s announced the All- player) to the 1st Team All- State University. Frostburg soccer as well as women’s Conference softball teams Conference, 2nd Team All- State University won the volleyball for the 2010 fall for the 2010 season and two Conference, and Honorable AMCC championship and seasons. Hilbert College athletes have Mention teams, as well as a earned the NCAA automatic Alyssa Hulbert (Kenmore been recognized for their Player of the Year, a Pitcher bid by beating Medaille East High School), a junior outstanding and dependable of the Year, a Newcomer of College (7-1) in the AMCC midfielder on the women’s play. Senior outfielder Sarah the Year, and Coach of the championship game. soccer team, was selected Collins (Milroy, PA/Indian Year. Collins had an outstanding as the preseason Co-Player Valley) was named to the The 2010 Player of the final season in a Hawk of the Year. Hulbert is the 2nd team All-Conference Year is Brooke Tapman, uniform leading the team in first Hilbert female athlete squad and freshman Amber a junior outfielder from multiple categories in 2010. to be chosen as a pre-season Grosch (Depew, NY/Depew) Frostburg State University; The Pennsylvania native Player of the Year in any was chosen to the Honorable Megan Magee, a sophomore finished at the top of each sport. Mention team at the shortstop from Frostburg State category with 34 hits, three The Tonawanda, NY, position. Thirty-three University was named the triples, four home runs, 28 product was a second team Alyssa Hulbert players and one coach are 2010 Pitcher of the Year; RBIs, and .630 slugging; all-conference player in recognized for their abilities the 2010 Newcomer of the she also tied for second 2009. Voted the team’s and sportsmanship by the Year is Sarah Angeletti, a best on the team with six MVP, she ranked second 9. D’Youville doubles with a .370 batting on the squad in scoring (14 AMCC VOLLEYBALL 10. Mount Aloysius average. Defensively, points) and first in assists (6), POLL, 2010 Preseason the centerfielder held a also earning academic all- Rankings AMCC MEN’S SOCCER GOLF TOURNEY BENEFITS commanding lead in put-outs conference team honors. POLL, 2010 Preseason 1. Penn State Behrend JAY MUSIALOWSKI on the team with 124 (.963 Rankings fielding percentage). Collins A M C C W O M E N ’ S 2. Pitt-Bradford A benefit golf tournament p.m. A silent and Chinese had a career first when she SOCCER POLL, 2010 3. Medaille for Jay Musialowski, Hilbert a u c t i o n i m m e d i a t e l y 1. Penn State Behrend hit back-to-back at-bat home Preseason Rankings 4. Penn State Altoona College’s head baseball followed golf. 2. Medaille runs against the University 1. Penn State Behrend 5. Pitt-Greensburg coach who suffered a severe Tournament proceeds 3. Penn State Altoona of Pittsburgh at Bradford on 2. Penn State Altoona 6. Franciscan head injury in a car accident benefited the JJM Recovery 4. Franciscan April 21. First-year head 3. Medaille 7. Mount Aloysius in February, was held on Aug. Fund as Musialowski 5. La Roche coach Peter Yuhas said, 4. La Roche 8. D’Youville 15 at Rothland Golf course, continues his recovery at 6. Pitt-Bradford “Sarah is well deserving of 5. Franciscan 9. Hilbert 12292 Clarence Center Road ECMC. 7. Pitt-Greensburg this honor. Her intensity and 6. Pitt-Bradford 10. La Roche in Akron. 8. Hilbert desire to succeed helped the 7. Hilbert 9. D’Youville The shotgun start of the Paula Witherell 8. Pitt-Greensburg 10. Mount Aloysisus Jonathan “Jay” Musialowski Director, Public Relations Office of Sports Information Golf Benefit began at 12:30 Continued on page 18 Page 18/The H-Files
SPORTS HILBERT COLLEGE HONORS Hilbert College Team Award-Winners STUDENT-ATHLETES Men’s Sports & INTRODUCES Most Valuable Player Most Improved Player Coach’s Award Head Coach SPORTS HALL OF FAME Baseball Jim Pernick Colby Miller Matt Militello Steve Spillman On Thursday, April 29, NY/Wells), Destyn Brown Tonawanda, NY/SJCI Irondequoit, NY/IHS Depew, NY/Lancaster the Athletics Department at (Ithaca, NY/Ithaca), Sarah Hilbert College recognized Collins (Milroy/PA/Indian Basketball members of its eleven NCAA Valley), Courtney DeVille Chris Parrott Dan McFarland Cody Troutman Rob deGrandpre Division III athletics pro- (Kenmore, NY/Kenmore Warsaw, NY/WHS Lancaster, NY/St. Mary’s South Dayton, NY/Pine Valley gram and two Sports Hall of West), Maggie Fage (Del- Fame inductees, as well as mar, NY/Bethlehem), Greg Cross Country the outgoing athletic director Lake (West Seneca, NY/West Robert Minkel Aaron Lawrence Paul Coleman Jerry Mangan at the college’s annual Ath- Seneca West), Carrie Sisson Hamburg, NY/Hamburg Fishkill, NY/Fishkill Buffalo, NY/Cardinal O’Hara letic Awards Banquet held (Eden, NY/Mt. Mercy), and in the Hafner Recreation Amanda Trickey (Clifton Golf Center. Springs, NY/Canandaigua). Brian Rathke Tim Hourihan Shane Olivieri Richard Walsh The evening consisted of Coaches of each program Buffalo, NY/Timon-St. Jude West Seneca, NY/St. Francis Hamburg, NY/Hamburg a buffet dinner followed took a few moments to recap by a series of presentations their team’s season and an- Soccer profiling academic achieve- nounce each squad’s 2010 Greg Lake Edward Minkel Matt Begeal Tim Kronenwetter ments, senior athlete awards, award recipients while hand- West Seneca, NY/WSW Hamburg, NY/Hamburg Northville, NY/Wells coaches’ presentation of ing out a certificate of partici- team awards, the announce- pation to all athletes in their Volleyball ment of the McGrath Award program. Dan Wolfe Eric Davies R. J. Sykora Andy Walker recipients, and the induction Once the bulk of the eve- Irondequoit, NY/IHS Tonawanda, NY/Tonawanda Stow, OH/Munroe Falls of the 2010 Sports Hall of ning presentations were dis- Fame class. The celebration tributed, the McGrath Award Women’s Sports concluded with the acknowl- winners were announced. edgement and well wishes to Soccer players Greg Lake Most Valuable Player Most Improved Player Coach’s Award Head Coach Hilbert’s outgoing athletics (West Seneca, NY/West Sen- Basketball director as he transitions to eca West) and Maggie Fage Mary Zinni Katie Newton Julie Bossard Matt Phifer a new role within the college (Delmar, NY/Bethlehem) Batavia, NY/Batavia Elba, NY/Elba Arkport, NY/Canisteo-Greenwood campus community. took home this year’s hon- The Allegheny Mountain ors. The McGrath Awards Cross Country Collegiate Conference hon- are given out on behalf of Amanda Phillips Destyn Brown Amanda Trickey Jerry Mangan ors student-athletes each year Francis and Marie McGrath; Cheektowaga, NY/CleveHill Ithaca, NY/Ithaca Clifton Springs, NY/Canandaigua who maintain a 3.2 overall the two generous benefactors cumulative grade point av- of Hilbert College stipulated Soccer erage after the competition that an award be given to one Alyssa Hulbert NEWCOMER: Nicole Blair Carrie Sisson Jamie Ruggiero of the fall semester. The male and one female student- Tonawanda, NY/KME East Syracuse, NY/Minoa Eden, NY/Mt. Mercy 2010 AMCC Academic All- athlete with the highest grade Conference team consisted point average. Lake is a Softball of 56 Hilbert athletes (21 criminal justice major hav- Sarah Collins Halsey Baker Carrie Sisson Peter Yuhas freshman, 13 sophomores, ing carried a 3.71 cumulative Milroy, PA/Indian Valley Scio, NY/Scio Eden, NY/Mt. Mercy 9 juniors, and 13 seniors), GPA through his three years which is the largest number at Hilbert. Fage (3.91) is Volleyball of athletes in the college’s graduating with a degree in Erica Page Brittany Baum Carole Jones Amanda Logue six-year membership in the human services with plans Angola, NY/Lake Shore Jamestown, NY/JHS Bliss, NY/Letchworth AMCC. to attend graduate school Special recognition for this fall. Office of Sports Information Hilbert’s 2010 edition of The 2010 Sports Hall of the Chi Alpha Sigma New Fame inductees were fellow York Theta Chapter fol- 2005 graduates Sam Gioia lowed. The National Col- (West Seneca, NY) and Jes- lege Athlete Honor Society sica Macri (Lewiston, NY). a threat to steal a base each honors junior and senior Gioia’s athletic achieve- Collins & Grosch game, having advanced nine student-athletes carrying a ments were spot-lighted by Continued from page 17 times. grade point average of 3.4 his time on the hardwood as entire team through tough “Amber made an immediate or higher who exhibit good much as the diamond. His tional records books. Her The final acknowledgement situations all season. She is impact on the team, which is moral character. The six 1,212 points (6th overall), 19 goals/50 assists/88 points was reserved for Richard L. a gifted athlete who always not the norm for a freshman,” newest members (David 365 assists (2nd overall), and ranks her second in total Walsh as he completed host- demanded the most from Coach Yuhas said. “Her Cunningham, senior (Cheek- 412 rebounds (7th overall) th points in the Hilbert record ing his 12 Athletic Awards herself and let that be the tremendous athletic skills are towaga, NY/Maryvale); Eric propelled him as a three-time book, but she owes sole Banquet at Hilbert and tran- example of her leadership. only matched by her desire to Davies, junior (Tonawanda, All Conference and three- possession of first place with sitioning out of his athletic It is appropriate that she compete at a very high level. NY/Tonawanda); Carole time team most valuable her 50 assists. Her efforts director role. Effective June finishes her four-year softball Amber finished every game Jones, junior (Bliss, NY/ player for the Hawks basket- during the 2001-2004 sea- 1, Walsh began serving in a career at Hilbert being dirty and often bloodied as Letchworth); Erica Page, ball program. Wearing the sons secured her the NCAA new capacity for the College, recognized by her peers for a result of her willingness junior (Angola, NY/Lake royal and long white baseball th national (2010) 10 ranking becoming the major gifts of- her outstanding contributions to do whatever it takes to Shore); Emily Schilling, ju- pants, Gioia was recognized for assists per game (.71) ficer along with continually to the team.” succeed. The Hilbert softball nior (Holland, NY/Holland); as the 2004 NEAC Player th and 20 ranking for assists managing the popular and Grosch started every game program will continue to and Richard Sykora, junior of the Year and team most (50). Macri was a four-time successful boys’ and girls’ for the Hawks and had a third- benefit from her outstanding (Stow, OH/Munroe Falls), valuable player, as well as All-Conference, two-time summer basketball camps. best .353 batting average. skills for years to come.” were awarded pins and a a two-time All Conference most valuable player, and a His passion for the 130 ath- The freshman scored the Hilbert finished the season certificate. Earning a medal player. National Soccer Coaches As- letes and dedication to the most runs on the team with with a 7-13 conference record intended to be worn dur- Macri’s play-making tal- sociation of America Scholar athletic department will truly 28, while connecting with (11-19 overall), earning a ing graduation ceremonies ents were highlighted on All-Region Academic se- be missed. the ball 30 separate times two-way tie for an eighth- signifying great academic the soccer field especially in lection. Macri was also a this season. Grosch also place finish out of eleven achievement as repeat honor- the “assist” category, where Office of Sports Information member in Hilbert’s very reached second base on five teams. ees were eight seniors (Mat- her name is still listed in successful Students In Free different occasions and was thew Begeal (Northville, the Division III NCAA na- Enterprise (SIFE) club. Office of Sports Information The H-Files/Page 19
SPORTS
MEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE, 2010 WOMEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE, 2010
Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Wednesday, September 1 @ Wells College 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 1 @ Wells College 4:00 pm Tuesday, September 7 SUNY Morrisville 4:00 pm Saturday, September 4 $ Alfred University 12:00 pm Saturday, September 11 @ Grove City College 1:00 pm Sunday, September 5 $ Potsdam University 12:00 pm Monday, September 13 @ Daemen College (Amherst HS) 7:30 pm Wednesday, September 8 @ Ursuline College 5:00 pm Wednesday, September 15 @ SUNYIT 4:00 pm Saturday, September 11 Clarkson University 1:00 pm Saturday, September 18 Alfred University 3:00 pm Sunday, September 12 Chatham College 1:00 pm Monday, September 20 Keuka College 5:00 pm Sunday, September 19 Hiram College 1:00 pm Wednesday, September 22 Thiel College 5:00 pm Wednesday, September 22 Thiel College 3:00 pm Saturday, September 25 * @ University of Pittsburgh 3:00 pm Saturday, September 25 * @ University of Pittsburgh 1:00 pm at Greensburg at Greensburg Saturday, October 2 * Franciscan University 3:00 pm Saturday, October 2 * Franciscan University 1:00 pm Wednesday, October 6 * @ University of Pittsburgh 4:00 pm Wednesday, October 6 * @ University of Pittsburgh 2:00 pm at Bradford at Bradford Saturday, October 9 * @ Mount Aloysius College 3:00 pm Saturday, October 9 * @ Mount Aloysius College 1:00 pm Monday, October 11 * @ D’Youville College 6:00 pm Monday, October 11 * @ D’Youville College 4:00 pm (Riverside HS) (@Riverside HS) Thursday, October 14 @ Elmira College 4:00 pm Saturday, October 16 * La Roche College 1:00 pm Saturday, October 16 * La Roche College 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 20 * Penn State Behrend 1:00 pm Wednesday, October 20 * Penn State Behrend 3:00 pm Saturday, October 23 * @ Penn State Altoona 1:00 pm Saturday, October 23 * @ Penn State Altoona 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 27 * Medaille College 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 26 * Medaille College 4:00 pm Saturday, October 30 AMCC quarterfinals (at higher seed) Saturday, October 30 AMCC quarterfinals (at higher seed) Wednesday, November 3 AMCC semi-finals (at higher seed) Wednesday, November 3 AMCC semi-finals (at higher seed) Saturday, November 6 AMCC championship (at higher seed) Saturday, November 6 AMCC championship (at higher seed) * Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Games, doubleheader games with * Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Games, doubleheader games with men after women first $ Alfred University Tournament $ Alfred University Classic Head Coach: James A. Ruggiero, 12th Season Head Coach: Tim Kronenwetter, 3rd year Assistant Coach: Beata Fijalkowski
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE, 2010 NEW HEAD WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACH NAMED AT HILBERT Date Opponent Time Rob Peterson, who has September 4 & 5 @ Spartan Invitational, D’Youville College more than fifteen years Friday, September 3 vs. D’Youville College 4:00 pm of coaching experience in Friday, September 3 vs. Morrisville State College 6:00 pm Saturday, September 4 vs. pool play 10:00 am collegiate and high school Saturday, September 4 vs. pool play 12:00 pm basketball, has been named September 10 & 11 @ Elmira College Tourney head women’s basketball Friday, September 10 vs. Utica College 4:00 pm coach at Hilbert College, Friday, September 10 vs. Houghton College 6:00 pm announced Susan Viscomi, Saturday, September 11 vs. Hartwick College 10:00 am director of athletics. Saturday, September 11 vs. Elmira College 2:00 pm “As an experienced coach, Tuesday, September 14 Alfred University 7:00 pm recruiter, and mentor for Saturday, September 18 University of Pittsburgh 1:00 pm student-athletes, Rob has a at Bradford wonderful combination of Saturday, September 25 # * @ U. of Pittsburgh 1:30 pm at Greensburg abilities and commitment Saturday, September 25 #* vs. Franciscan U. 3:30 pm that will be vital in building at Greensburg H i l b e r t ’s w o m e n ’s Wednesday, September 29 * Medaille College 7:00 pm basketball program. We Saturday, October 2 * @ La Roche College 1:00 pm are confident he will Tuesday, October 5 * Penn State Behrend 7:00 pm develop a competitive Saturday, October 9 @ St. John Fisher College 11:00 am team and welcome him to Saturday, October 9 vs. Pitt Bradford (at SJFC) 1:00 pm the Hilbert community,” Wednesday, October 13 Cazenovia College 7:00 pm said Viscomi. Rob Peterson Saturday, October 16 @ Chatham College 4:30 pm Peterson has been assistant Tuesday, October 19 * @ University of Pittsburgh 7:00 pm at Bradford women’s basketball coach where he also served “I look forward to the Saturday, October 23 * Mount Aloysius College 1:00 pm at the State University of as assistant coach from challenge ahead to build Wednesday, October 27 * @ D’Youville College 7:00 pm New York at Geneseo for 2006-08. While at RIT, and grow the program and Saturday, October 30 * Penn State Altoona 1:00 pm the past two seasons and he helped guide the team to take the steps needed Tuesday, November 2 AMCC first round (at higher seed) helped lead the Knights to its longest consecutive to take the team to a Friday, November 5 AMCC semi-finals (at higher seed) to doubling its win total win streak and its first successful level of play.” Saturday, November 6 AMCC championship (at higher seed) last season. post-season play in the Peterson’s head coaching Prior to arriving at SUNY program’s history. career started when he * Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Games Geneseo, Peterson spent “Without question, was only 21 years old, # Quad Match at UPG (Franciscan, Greensburg, Medaille, Hilbert) one season as interim I’m excited for the when he took on coaching Head Coach: Amanda Logue, 2nd season head women’s basketball opportunity to be head the varsity girls team at Assistant Coach: Erika Felicetta coach at the Rochester women’s basketball coach Institute of Technology, at Hilbert,” said Peterson. Continued on page 20 Page 20/The H-Files SPORTS FAGE RECEIVES TOP ACADEMIC HONORS IN AMCC Begeal Recognized for Academic Achievement in Conference Hilbert College senior Joining Fage as Hilbert Maggie Fage and Pitt- College’s male represen- Bradford senior Mat- tative on the conference thew Lee were selected All-Academic Team is as the Allegheny Moun- Matt Begeal (Northville, tain Collegiate Confer- NY). The multi-sport ence’s Faculty Athletic athlete graduated with Representatives Award a degree in computer winners and lead the list security and informa- of top scholar athletes in tion assurance with a the eleven-team confer- cumulative 3.61 GPA, ence. Each member while serving as captain institution is given the for both the soccer and opportunity to select baseball teams the final one male and one female year of his four-year ca- member to represent reer on both squads. them on the conference Maggie Fage Matt Begeal Both Fage and Begeal All-Academic Team. joined fifty-five other From those team mem- The 2009-2010 FAR as a two-year captain ment with a minor in Award. Katy Dorsheim- student-athletes from bers, the faculty athletic selections were awarded of the soccer team and economics, and finished er graduated in 2005 af- Hilbert College who representative from each to two diligent student- a member of the cross his academic career with ter participating on the were named to the Aca- institution selects one athletes: Fage (Delmar, country and softball a 3.91 GPA. cross country team for demic All-Conference male and one female NY) was a human ser- teams as well. A ten- Fage is the second four years and earned team in April, having recipient of the Faculty vices major with a 3.92 nis student-athlete, Lee female student-athlete a degree in psychology earned an overall GPA Athletic Representatives GPA. She was a three- majored in accounting to be honored by the with a cumulative grade of 3.2 or higher. (FAR) Award. sport athlete, competing and business manage- AMCC with the FAR point average of 3.93. Office of Sports Information
SUSAN VISCOMI SELECTED AS HILBERT’S ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
First Woman As Hilbert’s and senior wom- NCAA efforts. She’s cur- New Head Women’s Appointed to College’s athletics direc- an administrator. rently a member of the Basketball Coach Top Sports Post tor, Viscomi will During her ten- NCAA Championship Continued from page 19 Susan Viscomi, who has oversee the col- ure at Hamilton, Committee and liaison more than thirty years lege’s twelve she also worked to men’s and women’s Homer High School. experience in intercol- NCAA Division in other capaci- track and field and ice Other stints as high school legiate athletics, has been III men’s and ties that included hockey, and is past chair coach have included named Hilbert College’s women’s sports interim director of the NCAA’s Women’s varsity boys teams at York director of athletics, an- teams and pro- of athletics and Soccer National Com- Central School, where he nounced President Cyn- vide administra- chairperson of mittee. is a physical education thia Zane, Ed.D. With tive direction for physical educa- Among her contribu- teacher, and Marcus this appointment, Vis- the athletics pro- tion and had a tions at the conference Whitman and Cincinnatus comi is the first woman gram. three-year stint level, she has been ad- high schools. named to the position “I’m honored as head women’s ministrative liaison to A long-time coach at in the college’s 53-year to be named Hil- soccer coach. the New England Small summer basketball camps, history. Her appointment bert’s athletics di- Susan Viscomi Prior to this, College Athletic Confer- Peterson developed and managed for nine years was effective July 1. rector and excited Viscomi was head ence Women’s Tennis the Little Dribblers, an “The strength of the about the opportunity to women’s soccer coach at Coaches and NESCAC’s introductory basketball candidate pool made this work with the college’s SUNY Oswego for seven Women’s Ice Hockey dedicated administra- student-athletes.” years, during which she and Softball Coaches. program for children in a challenging decision,” grades 1-2 in the York tion, staff, and student- Viscomi brings to Hil- was twice named State A native of Ellisburg, said Zane. “Susan’s Central District. athletes in moving the bert three decades of University of New York New York, Viscomi re- depth of experience in In 2006, he received program into a new era combined experience as Athletic Conference ceived a master’s de- successful NCAA Divi- coaching honors as New an administrator, coach, sion III athletic programs of excellence,” said Vis- Coach of the Year. Her gree in counseling from York State Section V distinguished her from comi. “With the strong and teacher. Most re- other collegiate experi- Colgate University and Class C Boys Coach of other talented candidates spirit and tradition that cently, she served as as- ence includes serving a bachelor’s degree in the Year and Livingston and she emerged in the exists in Hilbert athletics, sociate athletic director at SUNY Plattsburgh physical education from County News Boys Coach search process as the it’s my goal to provide at Hamilton College, as assistant professor of SUNY Cortland. of the Year. ideal individual to take the leadership and en- where she had oversight physical education, head Kara Rehbaum, Hil- Peterson holds master’s on this leadership role. I thusiasm that will build a of twenty-eight inter- women’s soccer coach, bert’s assistant athlet- and bachelor’s degrees in look forward to working program students, alum- collegiate programs, as and assistant coach of ics director, served as physical education from with her and I’m confi- ni, and supporters can well as intramurals and men’s and women’s track interim director until SUNY Cortland. dent, under her direction, take pride in as we work clubs. In addition to her and field. Viscomi assumed the A native of Whitney there will be positive toward creating future associate director du- On the national level, post in July. Point, N.Y., he resides in changes made in the ath- successes and improving ties, she was a professor Viscomi has been in- Avon. letics program.” the overall experience for of physical education volved in a number of Paula Witherell Paula Witherell Director, Public Relations Director, Public Relations