The World, As They See It in Our Post–9/11 Era
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Fall 2004 The World, As They See It In our post–9/11 era Also: Great expectations for a new center, major 2 3 President’s View Contents H ilbert takes pride in the longevi- We anticipate that whether they are Features ty of service of many of its employ- recent additions to the staff or per- ees. Approximately 43% have been sons well-recognized on campus that at Hilbert more than 10 years; 26% they will join the ranks of those per- Opportunity have served more than 15 years; sons of whom the students speak so and 18% have been at Hilbert for highly: the administrators, teach- is What It’s more than 20 years. Not only is ers, offi ce, clerical, and maintenance their time on campus appreciated in staff whom the students reference All About 4 Partnership expands college terms of years served, but also the as persons who care, persons who A Publication for Alumni, loyalty, dedication and spirit which are available and are willing to be of options for Senecas Family, and Friends they bring to the workplace. We are assistance to them. They will also be indeed fortunate to have these per- among those whom the graduates Published three times annually by sons among us who promote the col- seek out when they return to campus Hilbert College lege and have helped us to bring it to for a visit to thank them and to share Cover Story 5200 South Park Avenue its present status, working with us to with them their accomplishments. Hamburg, New York 14075 move it even further forward. TEL (716) 649-7900 Aren’t these reasons to be proud, to FAX (716) 558-6381 More recently, we have seen want to be associated with Hilbert? www.hilbert.edu quite a few new faces added to the Indeed they are! E-MAIL [email protected] familiar. The mix of the newly con- tracted with the long-tenured will lend new insights on a campus at Editor/Writer Paula Witherell which new programs have been Public Relations Director approved, namely, communication Sister Edmunette Paczesny, Ph.D., FSSJ Publication Design studies and rehabilitation services; at President Peter Gariepy which new buildings are being built or planned, namely, two more res- Photographer idences, a classroom/faculty offi ce Nancy J. Parisi building and auditorium, and the Sports Information Director expansion of the fi tness area of the Robert deGrandpre recreation center. Cover Story Contributing Writer Grace Lazzara O∞ce of Institutional Advancement Thomas P. Honan We are indeed fortunate to have these persons The World, As They See It 6 Vice President for Institutional With the world in flux, some professors look at our past, Advancement among us who promote the college and have present and future Mark Bindig Director of Development helped us to bring it to its present status, Patricia Baubonis Ideas That Work 11 Alumni Relations Director See what Hilbert is doing to educate rehab services professionals Karen Procknal working with us to move it even Coordinator of Research and Records further forward. In Every Issue President’s View 2 Faculty and Staff File 15 Around Hilbert 4 Alumni News & Notes 16 In the Sports Zone 13 Remember When 20 Happening @ Hilbert 14 4 5 Around Hilbert to perpetuate a real interest in higher education that With the expansion of businesses and an increased will benefit the student on a personal level and the demand in many fields, more educated, skilled indi- Opportunity is Seneca Nation as a whole.” viduals are needed by the Seneca community. Having Rickey L. Armstrong Sr., president of the Nation of students go back and use what they’ve learned for What It’s All About Indians, adds “this partnership is another critical step the benefit of the Seneca Nation is crucial to its con- in the Seneca Nation’s journey toward self sufficien- tinued growth.” partnership between the Seneca Nation and cy. By removing obstacles for higher education, we’re To further enhance the chance for academic suc- giving our people the tools they need to succeed and cess, Senecas who attend Hilbert under the partner- A Hilbert College will make higher education opportunities more accessible to college-bound make lasting contributions to our community.” ship will be closely monitored and advised during Senecas and help improve their chance for aca- Applicants from the Seneca Nation will first be eval- their first year of study by the Hilbert Academic Ser- demic and job success. It’s the only agreement uated using Hilbert’s standard admissions guidelines. vices Center. Special assistance, such as tutoring, will of its kind the Seneca Nation has established Should a Seneca not meet the criteria, the applicant be provided as needed by the center. with a Western New York college. will then be accepted to the college based on hav- The idea for the partnership originated with The Seneca-Hilbert Educational Partnership is ing earned a high school diploma or GED. Although George Johengen, Hilbert trustee emeritus, who dur- set up so the college will offer an open admissions it’s primarily geared to traditional-age applicants, non- ing his tenure as principal of Lake Shore High School policy for all eligible Senecas. Under the agree- traditional Seneca students are also eligible to attend became aware of the number of Seneca students ment, any Seneca who possesses a New York State Hilbert through the partnership. who went on to college. high school diploma or GED will be admitted to Hil- The Rev. Dr. Bernard Olszewski, Hilbert vice presi- Olszewski said that “with Hilbert’s quality academic bert as a full- or part-time student. dent of academic affairs, says the partnership is fill- programs, bachelor degrees offered in high-demand Hilbert President Sister Edmunette Paczesny, Ph.D., ing a niche to create more locally based educational areas and proximity to the Seneca Nation, the college says it’s “the college’s intent to work with the Sene- opportunities for Senecas. was an excellent match for the partnership.” ca Nation to educate its members and offer students “It’s a holistic view of education,” he said, adding a chance to earn a college-level degree that will allow that “improved access to college programs is to the them to realize their career potential. We’re attempting betterment of the individual and the Seneca Nation. including divisional champion the Building Boom University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Approximately 150 SIFE Franciscan here will soon be two more on-campus apartment-style buildings for teams participated at the nationals T Hilbert College students to call home. Phase two of the student housing held in Kansas City. complex is underway and expected to be ready for occupancy in Fall 2005. The first runner up win for Values Once completed, a total of four two-story buildings, like the ones pictured Hilbert comes on the heels of being here, will make up the new student housing complex. The entire 68-bed project named a SIFE regional champion at lue and white banners focusing will increase the number of students living on campus by more than 50 per- a competition in the spring in Orlan- B on core Franciscan values now cent. do. The team also received a simi- adorn the Hilbert College campus quad. lar regional designation at last year’s Various student groups at the college competition. provided funding for the 5-foot long Daniel Roland, SIFE director banners, each of which highlight a and Sam M. Walton Free Enterprise particular value. Team To receive a new brochure about Fellow, said “the national and region- al competitions serve as an incen- Hilbert’s Franciscan roots and heri- tive to students to organize and think tage, contact the Office of the Presi- Triumph dent at 649-7900, ext. 201, or e-mail about their projects in a way that will [email protected]. or the second consecutive year, help each participant reach his Fthe Hilbert College Students or her business potential. Our hope is in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team was that by being involved in SIFE it will named a divisional first runner up encourage students’ interest in the at the 2004 national competition, business field, set their sights high- earning Hilbert a spot among the top er and give them the skills they need 40 SIFE teams in the country. to succeed.” Hilbert’s team, which received SIFE is active on more than 1,600 a $1,000 prize and trophy, went up college and university campuses in against much larger institutions, 40 countries. 6 77 CHARLES DICKENS ONCE WROTE, ent pervasiveness of animosity, lack of toler- “IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, IT WAS ance, lack of dialog, lack THE WORST OF TIMES.” of comprehensive vision of where we as a race of OK, AMERICA 2004: WHICH IS IT? human beings is going.” Viewing Ameri- Your answer prob- ing to Yvonne Downes, ca through these experts’ ably depends on where Ph.D., professor of crim- lenses—from the micro- you place yourself on the inal justice. Technolo- cosm of the family to the national socioeconom- gy and the economy are macrocosm of the world The ic or political spectrum. changing. Baby boom- stage—offers intriguing Discussions with sever- ers are getting older, insights on where we are al Hilbert College profes- and their sheer num- today and where tomor- sors reveal that they all bers and economic power row might fi nd us. World, feel one thing’s certain: will have unpredictable The times, they are indeed effects. International rela- Fractured families? changing.