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- A Hilbert College will make higher education giving our people the tools they need to succeed and cess, Senecas who attend Hilbert under the partner- 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. tions are shifting in major Though “family” might “All you have to ways. For many, Downes seem a humble notion, As They do is watch the nightly says, “society is changing it forms the basic struc- news,” says Joan Crouse, too quickly. We’re inse- ture of American life. Its Ph.D., professor of histo- cure about what life will changes over time can ry. “There’s a lot going on, be like.” have far-reaching effects. See It and people are attuned to For the Rev. Dr. Today, the ways fami- it. Sometimes people tune Bernard Olszewski, the lies form and grow, stay In our post-9/11 era and an age of rapid it out, but not right now. college’s vice president The Rev. Dr. Bernard Olszewski together and split apart, Serious domestic issues for academic affairs and change, professors weigh in on where as well as changing def- are affecting them person- professor of philosophy, initions, have combined together solely to goal for most, but they Differences in opinion we are now and where we go from here. ally.” the period in which the to make the concept makeends meet. Still approach it with a much Kusmierz notes that We also care because nation fi nds itself is dis- much less static than it another issue: the possibil- wiser view.” a landmark for many by Grace A. Lazzara we’re scared, accord- tinguished by an “appar- was in previous genera- ity of gay marriage. Changes in the fam- American families was tions. That’s not unusual, Says Kusmierz: ily have ramifi cations 9/11: “A lot of us are according to Julie Kusmi- “These are all trends. They far beyond the personal. defi ning ourselves differ- erz, Ph.D., associate pro- don’t mean the death of They also can signifi cant- ently now. No one in the fessor of human services. the family, but it’s chang- ly affect public policy. For U.S. before 9/11 ever felt “The family always ing to meet the times.” instance, childcare credits, that our very security and has to change to keep up Downes predicts the tax benefi ts for dependent safety was threatened. We with what’s going on,” she changes in families will children in college, etc., took for granted our free- asserts. “You hear debate continue, characterizing are ways that government doms, our sense of peace. about the family falling them as “people making has recognized women’s We felt we were separate apart. I think it’s changing smarter choices about work outside the home. from the rest of the world. form.” getting married and hav- As well, parents Our issues were different.” The self-contained ing kids.” Older genera- face more pressure from Indeed, 9/11 seems to family structure, a la tions were expected to offi cial channels, says be a linchpin in many of “Leave It to Beaver,” is do both. The options to Downes: “We’ve start- the shifts that Hilbert’s no more. Divorce occurs that scenario, especially ed to penalize people if experts see in other major much more frequent- for women, have expand- they don’t raise their chil- areas of American life: ly than in generations ed. Most women know dren properly,” she says. the economy, culture, pol- past, as does remarriage. they’ll be working out- The evidence? Increas- itics at home and abroad, Families blend, resulting side the home and raising ing numbers of children and more. Their concern, in a wide range of possi- a family, and so do men. taken away from parents however, focuses on the ble structures that include Couples choose to have when the social service or way the nation deals with step- and half-siblings and fewer kids. The empha- legal systems fi nd it’s in these shifts. other step-relatives. In still sis, according to Downes, the children’s best inter- Says Downes: “When- other scenarios, divorced is on practicality: “’Who ests. “There’s more inter- ever we see rapid social people return home to live do I want to spend my life vention when we don’t change, we see fear of the with their parents. Or two with and why?’ Marriage think things are done outside world.” This fear, Joan Crouse, Ph.D. moms with children live remains an important right.” continued on page 8 NancyPhoto by J. Parisi 8 The World as They fi cial to many people, we Historical context 99 See It cannot simply impose “Every administration since Interestingly, Hilbert’s Continued from page 7 our understanding of the experts have differing world, casting everyone World War II has gone opinions on whether we’re she believes, translates in comparison to Ameri- really experiencing a into an increased willing- can ideas. The existential- unique period. ness to attack others and ists have a concept of the through a broadly similar Says Holoman: “Inter- to become more ethno- ‘paradox of the expression national relations haven’t centric. Thus, according of self’: one must preserve process in which the new changed much in 2,000 to Downes, we might one’s individuality while years.” When you have a begin to see “more living in the context of president believes the U.S. bipolar power distribution, emphasis on Ameri- community.” For the U.S., the entities in question can history, religious the concept suggests we’re typically try to divide the faith. This will look like part of a global commu- is powerful enough to do world between them. Thus, we’re looking backward nity for which we need to “the relationship between and glorifying the past.” have a healthy respect and what it wants. Eventually the U.S. and U.S.S.R. For instance, we might awareness. “We might looked like the relation- see changes in fashion not agree and accept other he realizes that we have to ship between Athens and that emphasize clean-cut, positions, but we better be Spartan.” “American” styles popu- aware of them.” In addition, he says, lar in “the good old days.” Crouse takes the act in cooperation.” “every administration Music might move away country’s responsibili- since World War II has from newer, more exper- ty a step further: “We’re gone through a broad- imental forms toward in the position post-Cold From a historical work.” Nevertheless, that’s ly similar process in country or other more Yvonne Downes, Ph.D. War to viewpoint, Olszewski says, all to the good, he says, which the new president traditional forms. do good things,” she says. the nation’s tradition- because “it forces the U.S. believes the U.S. is pow- A sense of threat “we need to value civil ing presidential election most important actors Crouse, Holoman and al “philosophical justifi ca- into dealing with reali- erful enough to do what from the outside could liberties most.” and the attention on it in the system, but no Olszewski all mention the tions for war are no longer ty, into using vehicles like it wants. Eventually he have more ominous The difference of underscore how deep the longer the only ones. war in Iraq as an example viable. They were of a the U.N. and other orga- realizes that we have to results. “The more we opinion among Americans divide is, Crouse contin- Other entities—the of how the U.S.’s role time and age and made nizations that can infl u- act in cooperation. With feel this,” Downes says, about the Patriot Act and ues: “It used to be ‘what’s World Trade Organization, in the world has changed. sense because of the phys- ence policy, into looking this administration, 9/11 “the more we’re willing its effects on civil liber- the difference between the al Qaeda, for instance— Says Crouse: “9/11 was ical limitations of warfare. for alternate solutions.” slowed that learning to give up liberties. I see ties, as well as about other candidates?’ Not today. have become important an attack on the U.S. Our As we’ve progressed tech- continued on page 10 this happening over the current issues refl ects the People have a person- players that need to be desire for retaliation was nologically, they no longer next 20 years. We’ll see country’s overall divisions, al, emotional stake in this considered.” understandable and had tightening of restrictions, says Crouse. election the likes of which Some of the nation’s historical precedent. Tak- more Internet monitor- “There’s always been we’ve not seen in recent angst results from the ing down the Taliban with ing, more media censor- difference of opinion in years.” U.S.’s struggle to deter- the United Nation’s and ship, and law-enforcement the U.S., but generally the mine its role in this new world’s support was rea- monitoring.” discussions and differenc- The U.S. and the world system, Holoman says. sonable.” The war against The History Depart- es were contained with- This intense emotion also “International relations Iraq, she says, “is a whole ment’s Crouse believes in a consensus of core attends recent chang- expert Joseph Nye talks new ball game. that everyone agrees that goals,” she says. Our es in the nation’s role on about hard power and soft “We’ve used ideolog- civil rights are important. belief as a nation about the world stage. What’s power. Without another ically driven policy in the But, she notes, ”When how to achieve our goals occurring on this front is superpower to challenge it, past,” she grants. “We’ve you’re threatened, they’re transcended differences no less signifi cant than the U.S. is trying to fi g- always had a special mis- on the back burner.” She between the left and right, the changes occurring ure out how to use its soft sion to bring democracy recalls the Sedition and liberals and conservatives. in other areas, contends power. Depending on the to the world, going right Espionage Acts passed “Today,” notes Crouse, Christopher Holoman, situation, when you are back to the Puritans with during World War I that “the division is more fun- Ph.D., professor of polit- the most powerful coun- their ‘city on the hill,’ as made negative statements damental and systemic. ical science. He sees no try and use hard power, well as the 19th century about the war or the presi- We see basic differenc- less than a transforma- other countries look at concept of manifest desti- dent virtually illegal, es on economic visions tion away from the mod- you suspiciously.” ny.” However, Crouse says, as well as McCarthyism and ideology, for instance. ern Westphalian system, Olszewski senses pit- the U.S. might be better that ran rampant during People hold these feelings in which nation-states are falls in America’s current served by “choosing bat- the Cold War. She says, deeply, and it has become of primary importance. position as the sole super- tles based on the reality of however, in times when very emotional. This pre- “Nation-states,” he power: “While the U.S. as the situation versus ideol- we feel most threatened, vents dialog.” The upcom- says, “will remain the a political power is bene- ogy.” Christopher Holoman, Ph.D. 10 The World as They perts still fi nd opportuni- 11 See It ties for positive movement. Continued from page 9 Professor of Criminal Jus- tice Downes, for instance, process down. Though sees more emphasis on Ideas That Work there’s a general sense family ties: “We’ll see that Republican adminis- smaller families that delib- With the demand for rehab services professionals reaching trations tend to be more erately place more impor- unilateral, both (Demo- tance on quality time an all-time high and showing no signs of slowing down, cratic) Presidents Carter together, who maximize and Clinton went through the benefi ts of family. “ Hilbert unveils a new center to bridge the gap the same thing.” Con- Kusmierz elabo- versely, he feels the period rates. After reading media staffing community-based programs Rehabilitation services is one is unique in that “the U.S. accounts of 9/11, she is one of the most significant, ongo- of the fastest growing fi elds in the hasn’t before faced the sit- says, “what struck me was hen Kathryn ing issues being addressed. The lack country, noted Eskew, “and there’s uation of no other power the focus placed on peo- W Eskew met of coordinated, locally-based educa- a tremendous demand for educated to challenge it.” ple who knew they were with representa- tional resources has further wors- professionals at all levels, from direct Olszewski believes going to die. The last tives from Western ened this problem. However, through care staff to service coordinators to that “this period is not thing they wanted to do New York rehabilitation services the collaboration between Hilbert supervisors. Hilbert’s rehabilita- unique in world histo- was call a spouse, a family agencies, their openness made a and providers, it has allowed us to tion services major gives students the ry. We have a great many member, a child to say ‘I rather compelling point – there are understand their needs more fully, breadth and expertise needed to work precedents that we must love you.’ The ideal is that not enough educated professionals to giving us a clear vision and mission.” with individuals who have a variety recognize. We must learn you can always go home fill agency jobs. This was not espe- That vision includes the college’s first of disabilities, including severe phys- from them. While I don’t and have a group of peo- cially surprising, given the 2000 peer mentoring program, which is ical disabilities, vision and hearing Census figures, which revealed 19 believe history is doomed ple Julie Kusmierz, Ph.D. available to not only students with problems, behavior management dif- to repeat itself, I believe who are there for you. percent of populations in both Erie disabilities but to all incoming fresh- fi culties, or psychiatric disabilities. that human behavior You can breathe a sigh treasonous. For the also brought about great and Niagara counties have some men. According to Kate Munroe, It’s an ideal program for students or will repeat unless people of relief and say, ‘This is moment, we’ve lost the acts of heroism in the form of disability. On a broader scale, Hilbert’s director of academic ser- current agency staff who want to make concerted efforts to what matters.’ My hope ability of reasonable peo- demonstration of human what Eskew discovered was indicative vices, upperclassmen are serving as improve their skills.” change.” is that people will learn ple to disagree.” What’s caring for others.” of something being faced by agencies mentors to guide freshmen to needed Hilbert President Sister Edmu- Crouse agrees: “You to value one another over his hope? “That this is just We now have our own across the United States. college resources, share their expe- nette Paczesny, Ph.D., added “the only learn the lessons of possessions and ambitions. a blip on the radar screen, opportunity to be agents of With this information came the riences as a first-year student, offer program is designed to provide a spe- the past when you listen. Families—in whatev- a short-term problem. The change, Olszewski surmis- creation of the Hilbert College Cen- advice on issues such as time man- cifi c educational background that will Recently, I heard a young er form—will be stronger, dynamics of globaliza- es: “If we can say ‘how can ter for Disability and Rehabilita- agement or organizational skills, and prepare students reporter on National Pub- and we’ll be more tolerant tion continue to work. We I transform my day-to-day tion Studies (CDRS). Central to the offer other related assistance. with sought-after lic Radio telling baby of people who are differ- haven’t had a war between existence into a moment of venture is a new bachelor’s degree “With services like peer men- continued on pg. 12 boomers, to ‘get over Viet- ent. We’ll recognize that major countries for 60 opportunity?,’ we can cre- in rehabilitation services, the only toring,” points out Eskew, “students nam.’ But the comparisons people are who they are.” years; former enemies ate a ripple that can take undergraduate degree of its kind in with disabilities who are making the are there, and we need Crouse forms a sim- like France and Germany away the despair. We can WNY. Started this fall, the degree is transition into post-secondary to look at them. We also ilar thought: “People are now cooperate. Coopera- be energized by the chal- being offered through Hilbert’s new education will receive support that have to recognize that all doing a lot of talking, but tion will spread and deep- lenge of what we can do. Human Services and Rehabilitation will help them stay in college and countries have good and you have to be open to lis- en those relationships.” “My hope is that we Studies Department (formerly the graduate. It’s an opportunity for bad historical periods.” tening, open to compro- Says Olszewski: “I stop fi xating on ourselves. Human Services Department). students to become more indepen- The Human Servic- mises. There has to be look at things in terms We have many issues we The CDRS, says Eskew, chairper- dent and better prepared to go out es Department’s Kusmi- dialog—within the U.S., of historical precedent and need to address—health son and associate professor of human and pursue a career.” erz takes a perhaps more between the U.S. and trends. Some of the great- care, education, poverty. and rehabilitation services, is “about Curriculum development for the philosophic view: “Every Europe. And it has to be est moments of crises have I’d like to think we have a bringing together professionals in 120-credit-hour rehabilitation servic- generation has challenges. more than just heads of been great turning points. moral obligation to share the field, students and providers to es major will be done with the assis- To say this time is worse state. We also must look The Christian/Muslim our wealth and expertise, develop an educational foundation tance of provider agencies. To start, or better than any other at the lessons of history confl ict during the Cru- assisting people to achieve that reflects the needs of everyone courses will be taught by Eskew, a time is tough to address, now. Every previous con- sades, while historical- their goals, hopes and involved. Our main goal is to provide new full-time rehabilitation ser- because we only know our fl ict and decision of for- ly abhorrent, was a prime aspirations in a way that well-trained, competent, ethical reha- vices professor and human ser- times.” eign policy is relevant.” example of two divergent makes sense for them.” bilitation services professionals. vices faculty, with plans to add- Holoman fears that cultures forging strong “It’s a unique model,” she adds, on adjunct professors who are Keeping the faith the U.S. could “sink bonds of complementar- Grace Lazzara is a free- “because it’s borne out of ongoing experienced working practitio- Even with the tumultuous into a situation where ity. The bubonic plague lance writer and public discussions that first took place four ners. changes that seem to be anyone who questions destroyed one-third of relations consultant resid- years ago with providers. Local pro- occurring, Hilbert’s ex- us is accused of being Europe’s population but it ing in Buffalo, N.Y. viders consistently indicated that 12 As a follow-up to previous dis- Noting that, nationally, the 13 Ideas That Work cussions with local service providers, Census projects the number of peo- continued from page 11 Hilbert recently completed a ple 65 and older will double by 2030, In the Sports Zone needs assessment. This will allow Eskew said the CDRS is a major step skills in the field. It’s filling a niche the CDRS to better tailor its continu- to meeting the demand for rehabili- in the job market while also fitting ing education coursework for off-site tation services now and in the future in with the college’s mission to edu- training topics in the field, such as for this group and many others. cate students so they have a positive updates on vocational rehabilitation “We’ve developed the center and In the Game impact on the larger community.” or information on supervisory skills, the academic major as equal partners Students will be required to com- making “continuing education with outside agencies,” Eskew says, ara Rehbaum has been named assistant athletic plete two semester-long internships, that much more accessible to agency “and that’s a very different approach. director and head women’s basketball coach at which could lead to full-time posi- K staff,” says Eskew. Individuals with disabilities are a tra- Hilbert College. tions, with area service providers. What’s more, advisory groups ditionally underserved population According to Eskew, an estimated made up of rehabilitation services but with the center and major, we’re In addition to coaching, she will serve as assistant athlet- 25-30 percent of students in the professionals will be established for hoping to take the lead in ensur- ic director where her duties will include scheduling, trans- Hilbert program are expected to both CDRS program development ing employment demands are met so portation and overseeing the Student Athlete Advisory go on to graduate school. and the academic major. that quality services are available.” Committee for Hilbert’s 11 NCAA Division III athlet- The issues challenging local ic teams. agencies are a sign of what’s occur- Rehbaum spent three years as an operations assistant for ring nationally, she points out. the Buffalo Destroyers, the Rochester Brigade and the “Having a sufficient number of Cincinnati Swarm, all professional Arena Football League On Board With the AMCC educated rehabilitation services pro- teams owned by North American Sports. fessionals to meet agencies’ needs is not just a Western New York issue. She served as head women’s basketball coach from 1993- AS OF THIS FALL, Hilbert College’s sports teams are com- Funding streams have not kept pace 98 at NCAA Division I Canisius College in Buffalo. In peting in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. with the number of people with dis- 1995, she was recognized by the Metro Atlantic Athletic The Hawks will come up against nine other teams in abilities who are now living, working Conference as Coach of the Year and received the same the conference, including Penn State Behrend, Frostburg and recreating in our communities, honor from the Basketball Coaches Association of New State in Maryland, and Medaille College in Buffalo. whether it’s in New York state York at the con- or California. We’re also seeing fewer clusion of the and fewer populations with disabil- ‘94-‘95 season. 2004 FALL HOME ities being institutionalized. In fact, Previously, recent court cases have reaffirmed Rehbaum spent SPORTS SCHEDULE that community inclusion is essen- seven seasons Date Sport Opponent Time tial,” she says. as an assis- “Society is recognizing that OCT 20 Women’s Soccer Pitt-Bradford 2 PM tant coach at Men’s Soccer Pitt-Bradford 4 PM individuals with disabilities have the Canisius College same rights as everyone and that we where she OCT 23 Women’s Soccer Penn State Altoona 1 PM need to ensure they will be a part helped lead the Men’s Soccer Penn State Altoona 3 PM of our communities and not exclud- Griffins through OCT 23 Women’s Volleyball Mt. Aloysius 1 PM ed based on disability. That’s why the the transition CDRS is so vital to improving access from an NCAA OCT 26 Women’s Soccer Wells 3 PM to and the quality of services.” Division II pro- OCT 27 Women’s Volleyball Lake Erie 7 PM Different facets of the CDRS gram to its cur- are being funded by various donors, OCT 30 AMCC First-Round TBA rent Division I Soccer Games including a $150,000 two-year grant status. from the John R. Oishei Foundation. NOV 2 AMCC First-Round TBA Also, a $50,000 matching challenge “We’re pleased Volleyball Games grant from the McGowan Founda- to have someone of Kara’s playing and coaching back- tion was received. Hilbert success- ground at Hilbert,” said Richard Walsh, director of athlet- fully exceeded the match with gifts ics. “We’re confident she can lead our women’s basketball from an anonymous donor, the Jeph- program through the transition into the Allegheny son Foundation and Western New Mountain Collegiate Conference.” York Independent Living Programs, Rehbaum earned a bachelor’s degree in physical educa- bringing the total to $255,000 in tion with a concentration in athletic training after a stellar support. playing career at Canisius. She scored 1,661 career points and pulled down 1,075 career rebounds over her four-year career. 14 15 In the Sports Zone Faculty & Staff File

THOMAS ALGOE, assistant profes- was previously service coordina- Hilbert President SISTER EDMU- sor of economic crime investigation, tor at New Frontiers in TBI, Inc., and NETTE PACZESNY, PH.D., has Softball spoke on northern boarder threat served as director of grants and received an honorary doctorate of assessment for a group of visiting resource development at Niagara humane letters from Christ the King immigration offi cials participating in County Community College. Seminary in East Aurora, N.Y. Sensation the State Department’s International Visitor Program. KATHLEEN FAIRBANKS, president’s JOSEPH PARKINSON, assistant secretary, has received a Paul Harris professor of criminal justice, and ilbert College softball player Meghan Gollaher has YVONNE DOWNES, PH.D., professor Fellow from the Rotary Club of Ham- EDWARD PRISTACH, PH.D., associate H been named a 2004 First Team ECAC Division III of criminal justice, has been named burg/Sunrise. It was presented in professor of psychology, recently Upstate Softball All-Star. this year’s outstanding educator by honor of her years of volunteer work returned from a 10-day pilgrimage the Buffalo State College Criminal with the club and the Rotary Youth to Italy as part of the Franciscan She won 11 games on the mound and had an ERA of 2.37 Justice Alumni Chapter. Leadership Awards (RYLA). to lead the 2004 Hawks to a 12-14 record and earn team Leadership Pilgrimage. MVP honors. From the plate, Gollaher hit .361 to lead the An article on “Ten Tips for Effective WILLIAM HASLINGER, assistant pro- DAVID SANDERS has been named Hawks and was fi rst on the team in hits (29), doubles (9), Communication” by WENDY EDSON, fessor of economic crime investi- network specialist. He received and RBIs (19). assistant chairperson and associate gation, attended the Association a bachelor’s degree in economic professor of paralegal studies, was of Certifi ed Fraud Examiners Fraud crime investigation (computer secu- chosen for the third edition of Para- Conference and Exhibition in Las rity) from Hilbert in May and was this legal Today. Vegas. year’s recipient of the John W. Kis- sel Man of the Year Award. SISTER JACQUELINE BENBENEK, Three Hilbert faculty received director of campus ministry, attend- Excellence Awards in recognition The Offi ce of Admissions has Happening @ Hilbert of outstanding individual faculty ed a conference on “The Campus named ELIZABETH STRONG as Minister Director: A Shared Wisdom,” achievements. This year’s honorees admissions counselor. Most recently, October at the University of Notre Dame. She were WILLIAM HASLINGER, assis- she was a medical offi ce assistant also attended a Notre Dame sympo- tant professor of economic crime at Unity House in Ithaca. 17-23 Alcohol Awareness Week 17 Heart of the Matter Luncheon Lecture Series sium on “Transitions in Faith: Young investigation, Excellence in Service Various activities planned Topic: Relating to Family Adulthood and Beyond.” Award; ANDREW KOLIN, PH.D., asso- 11 AM-Noon, The Cove PAULA WITHERELL, public relations Info: 649-7900, ext. 232 ciate professor of political science, director, has received a 2004 Public [email protected] Info: 649-7900, ext. 253 [email protected] PHYLLIS DEWEY, director of coun- Excellence in Scholarship Award; Relations Society of America/Niag- seling, was a presenter in the “Intro- and SHARON SISTI, assistant profes- ara Chapter bronze Excalibur Award 19 Graduate School Workshop duction to Counseling” course in 1-2 PM, Career Lab 17 Internet Job Search Techniques Workshop sor of human services, Excellence in for Hilbert Connections, and also Info: 649-7900, ext. 236 2-3 PM, Career Lab St. Bonaventure University’s week- Teaching Award. a bronze in the competition’s spe- [email protected] Info: 649-7900, ext. 236 end graduate program held at cial events and observances cate- [email protected] Hilbert. PATRICK HERATY, professor of busi- gory for public relations efforts for 20 Resume & Cover Letter Workshop ness administration, has been elect- Hilbert’s new student housing ded- 2-3 PM, Career Lab 18 Graduate School Workshop The Offi ce of Student Life has 3-4 PM, Career Lab ed vice-chair of the Immaculata ication. In addition, she received Info: 649-7900, ext. 236 appointed JASON ENSER as director Academy Board of Trustees. Apex Awards for Publication Excel- [email protected] Info: 649-7900, ext. 236 [email protected] of student activities. He was former- lence for Hilbert Connections (one ly assistant director of admissions to two-person produced magazines 21 Internet Job Search Techniques Workshop STEVEN JACKSON has been named at the University at Buffalo. category), and for news release writ- 3-4 PM, Career Lab December an assistant professor of communi- Info: 649-7900, ext. 236 cation studies. He comes to Hilbert ing. CHARLES ERNST, PH.D., chairper- [email protected] 5 Christmas at Hilbert from Newberry College in South 2-4 PM, Franciscan Hall Atrium son of arts and sciences and pro- Carolina where he was an assistant 27 Heart of the Matter Luncheon Lecture Series Live Nativity, Children’s Christmas Party fessor of English, was elected to a professor of communications. Topic: Relationship With Self Info: 649-7900, ext. 253 three-year term as executive direc- 11 AM-Noon, The Cove [email protected] tor of the College English Associa- THE REV. DR. BERNARD OLSZEWSKI, Info: 649-7900, ext. 253 tion, making Hilbert CEA’s national vice president for academic affairs, [email protected] headquarters during his tenure as celebrated his 25th anniversary February director. of ordination with a Mass at the November 3-4 Winter Fest Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph Info: 649-7900, ext. 335 JANET FACKLAM has been named Motherhouse, followed by a recep- 16 Resume & Cover Letter Workshop [email protected] an assistant professor of rehabil- tion at Hilbert. 1-2 PM, Career Lab itation services. A certifi ed reha- Info: 649-7900, ext. 236 bilitation services counselor, she [email protected] 16 17 News & Notes

To contact the Hilbert He has a bachelor’s degree LINETTE LINDQUIST, AAS RICHARD ERNESTINE, JENNIFER (PRESTON) HILL- DOROTHY KEANE, AAS ’97 From the Offi ce of Alumni from Buffalo State College. ’84 (SECRETARIAL), is direc- AA ’94 (LIBERAL ARTS), is MAN, BS ’99 (HUMAN SER- (PARALEGAL), is lead licens- Relations: e-mail: tor of human resources at director of security for Sun- VICES), is a teacher aide at ing paralegal at Delaware Alumni [email protected] MARC SMITH, AA ’72 (LIBER- Consorta, Inc., in Rolling rise Senior Living in Coconut Mary Cariola Children’s Cen- North Companies, Inc., in AL ARTS), was Hilbert’s 2004 Meadows, Ill. She received Creek, Fla. He was recently ter in Rochester, N.Y. Buffalo, N.Y. President commencement speaker. He professional human resourc- inducted into the Hilbert Ath- ‘60s has bachelor’s and doctorate es certification from the letic Hall of Fame. JENNIFER HINK, BS ’94 MARGE KOSOWSKI, BS ANOTHER YEAR IS OFF and degrees in English from the Human Resources Certifi ca- (PARALEGAL), is an attorney ’98 (BUSINESS ADMINIS- ELLEN (SHANNON) SPINKS, University at Buffalo and cur- GEOFFREY FENWICK, BS at New York State Taxation TRATION), was recognized running. The Hilbert College AA ’69 (LIBERAL ARTS), is tion Institute in Alexandria, Alumni Association has been rently teaches in the English Va. ’99 (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is and Finance in Albany, N.Y. by the International Associ- a strategy consultant-com- Department at Keene State employed at U.S. Customs She’s a graduate of SUNY at ation of Administrative Pro- busy already. With the help of petitor intelligence with College in New Hampshire. RICHARD QUALEY, AA ’88 and Border Protection in Albany Law School. fessionals, Buffalo Chapter many dedicated alums, sever- Shell Chemical in Hous- (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), has Niagara Falls, N.Y. with a fi ve-year perfect atten- al exciting and informational ton, Texas. She received a PAMELA (HATCH) SNYDER, been promoted to investi- BETTY (MONTGOMERY) dance award, 10-year service bachelor’s degree from the AAS ’79 (BUSINESS ADMIN- KELLY (KUCHARCZAK)FINK, HUBER, BS ’99 (CRIMINAL events have taken place. gator/sergeant with the New award, and the 2003-04 qual- University at Buffalo and ISTRATION), is a graduate York State Police video inves- BS ’99 (PARALEGAL), is a JUSTICE), is an Erie County ity award for her work on the The Buffalo Bills tailgate party was great fun for has a master’s from Fair- of the United Way of Buffalo tigation unit in Hamburg, N.Y. vendor licensing specialist caseworker – children’s ser- Ways and Means Committee. leigh Dickinson University and Erie County Board Gov- at Ingram Micro in Williams- vices in Buffalo, N.Y. everyone. Thanks to all who planned, worked and played in Teaneck, N.J. ernance Program. DONNA (OVERSLAUGH) ville, N.Y. RENE (WALCZAK) KUTZ, with us on this energetic day! Even the more casual foot- VANDAMME, AAS’ 87 (PARA- KENNETH HUFF, AA ’90 AAS ’99 (BUSINESS ADMIN- ball fans enjoyed cheering on the home team. NORINE (MCDONALD) LEGAL), is asset recovery CHRISTOPHER GANNON, (LIBERAL ARTS), was fea- ISTRATION), is an enrollment TEPAS, AA ’71 (LIBERAL BS ’98 (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), tured with his sixth-grade In late-September, some alumni association board ‘70s manager at WCTA Federal counselor at the University of ARTS), is a teacher at Child- Credit Union in Sodus, N.Y. is employed at Grove Roof- class talking via videoconfer- Phoenix in Arizona. members recognized recipients of the Alumni Scholar- KEVIN EBERLE, AA ’79 works, Inc., in Kulpsville, Pa. ing in Buffalo, N.Y. ence with astronauts on the ship Award with a reception in their honor. What a proud (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is She has a master’s degree in international space station. ERICA (SEEREITER) LATT, principal of Grover Cleve- education and a bachelor’s JULIA GEERKIN, BS ’99 BS ’99 (HUMAN SERVICES), night for Hilbert. Franciscan Hall was full of alums and ‘90s (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- VIRGINIA (GOODREMOTE) new students following in their footsteps. Hilbert prides land High School in Buffa- degree in elementary educa- is a social worker at Baker lo, N.Y. tion and health science from ROBYN BARRIS, BS ’98 TION), is a reconciliation spe- HUTCHINGS, BS ’99 (CRIM- Victory Services in Lackawa- itself on being a family-oriented college. Seeing so many SUNY Brockport. (HUMAN SERVICES), is a cus- cialist at M&T Bank in Buffalo, INAL JUSTICE), is a group nna, N.Y. families who’ve encouraged their children to come to LAWRENCE JASINSKI, AA ’72 tomer service representative N.Y. home director at Baker Victo- Hilbert strengthens that ideal. (LIBERAL ARTS), is commis- at Univera Healthcare in Buf- ry Services in Buffalo, N.Y. HELEN (SCHMITT)LEMKE, sioner of the Department of ‘80s falo, N.Y. GINA GIGLIOTTI, BS ’99 BS ’99 (PARALEGAL), is sec- Once again the annual Professional Success Program Parks, Recreation & Forest- (PARALEGAL), is a teacher in JENNIFER (JACKSON) retary/receptionist at Clad- PATRICIA BAUBONIS, AAS CATHERINE (BLOCK) BLA- Bronx, N.Y. GRIFFIN, BS ’99 (HUMAN proved to be a great success. So many students want to ry in Erie County. ’81 (PARALEGAL), presented daugh Commission in Derby, take part in this great evening of career advice that we’ve SER, BS ’97 (PARALEGAL), is SERVICES), is a family sup- N.Y. JOHN KING, AA ’74 (LIBER- a mini-workshop on ethical a paralegal in the law offi ce KATHLEEN GOLDE, BA ’98 port specialist with Crisis expanded it to a few specialized day sessions. Thanks to AL ARTS), a lieutenant in the conduct and board gover- of John Richard Streb in Buf- (ENGLISH), is a freelance Nursery in Phoenix, Ariz. GARY LESSER, BS ’98 our alums who continue to help with this program. Buffalo Police Department, nance for the United Way of falo, N.Y. She has a master’s actress and has a master of (HUMAN SERVICES), is pur- More great events are coming up and I hope to was recently featured in a Buffalo and Erie County’s degree in business adminis- fine arts degree from Kent DANA JARVIS, BS ’99 suing a master’s degree in Board Governance Graduate State University in Ohio. (ACCOUNTING), is a staff see you at some of the activities. Please check Buffalo News story regard- tration from St. Bonaventure English at the University at ing his aptitude for making Program. University. accountant at Sodexho in Buffalo. He’s a sales rep- www.hilbertcollegealumni.org for updates. We’d love JAMES GOLDEN, BS ’97 Williamsville, N.Y. arrests in diffi cult cases. KATHLEEN FAIRBANKS, (HUMAN SERVICES), has resentative at Barnes and to have you volunteer your time or expertise to make PATRICIA BRAMMER, BS Noble in Buffalo, N.Y. CHARLES KLAUS, AA ’75 AAS ’87 (SECRETARIAL), was ’99 (PARALEGAL), was hon- been appointed director of TARA (KANE) KAROLES- our events even more special. honored for her years of vol- the Center for Long Term KI, BS ’98 (PSYCHOLOGY), Remember, you can always contact us at the e-mail (HUMAN SERVICES), is a ored by the University at Buf- CHRISTINA MAGRI, AA ’99 member of the advisory unteer work by the Rotary falo School of Management’s Care and Aging at Coordinat- is a supervising counselor (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is a lab address listed below. board for Hilbert’s new reha- Club of Hamburg, N.Y. Learning Experientially in an ed Care in Buffalo, N.Y. at Horizons Health Services, assistant at Highland Hospi- bilitation services bachelor- Academic Practicum pro- Bailey Kensington Continuing tal in Rochester, N.Y. KIMBERLY (PIAZZA) FISH- SHELLIE GRIFFEY, BS ’99 Day Treatment in Buffalo, N.Y. Robyn Anne Meyer level program. ER, AAS ’85 (ACCOUNTING), gram for serving as an intern (HUMAN SERVICES), is assis- supervisor. She has a master’s degree in JENNIFER MCANDREW, BS [email protected] DAVID LUKA, AA ’71 (LIBER- has been promoted to lead tant director of social ser- rehabilitation counseling from ’99 (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is a AL ARTS), was named to the accountant at IBM in Hous- CYNTHIA CASSAVINO, BS vices at Hopevale, Inc., in the University at Buffalo. prevention specialist at WNY Kids Escaping Drugs Hall of ton, Texas. ’99 (HUMAN SERVICES), is Hamburg, N.Y. United in Cheektowaga, N.Y. Fame in Buffalo, N.Y. director of activities for Niag- CHRISTOPHER KASPRZYK, JAMES IGLEWSKI, AAS ’85 JONATHAN HERATY, BS BS ’95 (BUSINESS ADMIN- MARILYN (DENGLER) MOL- (BANKING), has been elected ara Lutheran Home in Buffa- ’97 (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- S. DIANE (MOORE) MCFAR- lo, N.Y. ISTRATION), is an accounts LOY, BS ’99 (CRIMINAL JUS- LAND, Ph.D., AAS ’76 (BUSI- a trustee of the Buffalo Olm- TION), is an underwriting offi - payable supervisor at Digi- TICE), is employed at the NESS ADMINISTRATION), is a stead Parks Conservancy. TIANNI CHARLES, AA ’91 cer at Capital Source, LLP, in tal River, Inc., in Eden Prairie, New York State Department Buffalo, N.Y. professor of business admin- ANTOINETTE (KOSTOFF) (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is a Minn. of Corrections in Gowanda, istration at Buffalo State Col- recreation coordinator at N.Y. INCORVAIA, AAS ’88 (BUSI- GRETCHEN (SCHOENWET- BRIAN KAZMIERCZAK, BS lege. NESS ADMINISTRATION), has Pathways for Youth in New TER) HICKMAN, AA ’99 York City. She was recently ’96 (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), has ROBERT PETERSON, AA become a certifi ed personnel (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is sta- been promoted to investi- consultant. She urges alum- inducted into the Hilbert Ath- tioned at Nellis Air Force ‘75(LIBERAL ARTS), is a col- letic Hall of Fame. gator in the New York State lection analyst at National ni to go to her Web site at Base in Las Vegas. Police video investigation unit Fuel Gas in Williamsville, N.Y. www.iarecruiting.com to reg- in Hamburg, N.Y. ister and post their resumes. 18 19

JENNIFER NAHREBESKI, JOSEPH WELCH, AAS ’99 ANNE CONTI, BS ’02 (PARA- LINDA (BAKER) KELLER, BS DAVID SANDERS, BS ’04 MEGAN WYLIE, BS ’04 GARY LESSER, BS ’98 KURT SCHULTZ, BS ’02 BS ’99 (HUMAN SERVICES), (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- LEGAL), is a paralegal for ’02 (PARALEGAL), is an intel- (ECONOMIC CRIME), is net- (PARALEGAL), is a paralegal (HUMAN SERVICES) to Chris- (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), and is a school counselor at Stan- TION), is operations assis- the County of Chautauqua, lectual property paralegal at work specialist at Hilbert. He at Jeffrey Freedman Attor- tie Gress his wife, Corrina, welcomed a ley G. Falk School in Buffalo, tant manager with The Home making her the first person Rich Products in Buffalo, N.Y. received the 2004 John Kis- neys at Law in Buffalo, N.Y. son, Nicholas. N.Y. Depot in Cheektowaga, N.Y. to hold this position with the sel Man of the Year Award at ROBYN MEYER, BS ’00 county. KELLY LANG, BA ’03 (ENG- commencement in May. MICHAEL YEHL, BS ’02 (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- JENNIFER (SMITH) WIER- BRIAN NOWAK, AA ’99 (LIB- JOSEPH WILSON, BS ’99 LISH), is pursuing a graduate (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is a TION) to Robert Kulczyk ZBA, BS ’01 (BUSINESS ERAL ARTS), is general man- (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is a NICOLE DEVANTIER, BS degree in American studies KURT SCHULTZ, BS ’02 training officer at Niagara Uni- ADMINISTRATION), and her ager at Atlanta Bread Co., in youth counselor at Hillside ’04 (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is at Bowling Green University (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is an versity and recently returned JOHANNA WHITNEY, BS husband, Dustin, welcomed a Orlando, Fla. Children’s Center in Auburn, a gaming inspector at New in Ohio. inmate grievance program from serving in Iraq with his ’04 (PARALEGAL) to Richard daughter, Ella Nichole. N.Y. York State Racing & Wagering supervisor at Groveland Cor- military reserve unit. Stoddard DAVID OLDAY, AA ’90 (CRIM- Board at the Seneca Niagara SUSAN (FLORA) LUPIANI, rectional Facility in Sonyea, INAL JUSTICE), was honored SUSAN WRAY, BS ’99 (BUSI- Casino in Niagara Falls, N.Y. BS ’01 (ECONOMIC CRIME), N.Y. by the Erie County STOP DWI NESS ADMINISTRATION), is received an MBA from St. Births In Memoriam program for his outstanding customer service manager DEANNE EDER, AAS ’01 Bonaventure University with MARK SCHWEIZER, BS ’04 Weddings NICHOLAS BUDNEY, BS ’00 JOHN PERSINGER, AA ’75 performance in the appre- at Allegiance Health in Buffa- (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- a concentration in account- (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- MARY JO BARDO, BS ’04 hension of drunk drivers for lo, N.Y. TION), is a staff accountant at ing/finance. She was induct- TION), is a project administra- (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), and his (CRIMINAL JUSTICE) May 3, (HUMAN SERVICES) to Allan wife, Liliana, welcomed a son, 2004 the Town of Hamburg Police Goya Foods in Angola, N.Y. ed into the Delta Mu Chapter tor at John W. Danforth Co., in Parsons Department. SARA (HAGER)ZINK, BS of Delta Mu Delta, the nation- Buffalo, N.Y. William Christian. ’99 (BUSINESS ADMINIS- JENNIFER FERRARA, BS al honor society for business ELIZABETH BOGLEV, BA GARY RICCI, BA ’99 (PSY- TRATION), is a financial aid/ ’02 (HUMAN SERVICES), is COLLEEN (CIURZYNSKI) PATRICK KEEM, BS ’94 administration, and received ’02 (PSYCHOLOGY) to Brad- (HUMAN SERVICES), and his CHOLOGY), is a teacher aide instructor at Jamestown Busi- a mental health specialist honorable mention for the SIKORSKI, BS ’03 (HUMAN ley Stevens at Stanley G. Falk School in ness College. at Baker Victory Services in SERVICES), is a supervisor at wife, Jody, welcomed a son, Business Administration (Buf- CATHERINE BLOCK, BS ’97 Hunter Mathew. Buffalo, N.Y. Lackawanna, N.Y. falo Center) Award. Baker Victory Services in Buf- falo, N.Y. (PARALEGAL) to David Blaser TIMOTHY SCHERER, BS ARTHUR FIJALKOWSKI, BS MELISSA QUALEY-SENTZ, ‘00s MELISSA MCCAFFERY, BS COLLEEN CIURZYNSKI, BS BA ’94 (ENGLISH), and her ’94 (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- ’01 (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), was ’03 (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is a CYNTHIA STONE, BS ’04 TION), is payroll operations AMY BAILEY, BS ’04 (PARA- recently honored by the U.S. (HUMAN SERVICES), is pur- ’03 (HUMAN SERVICES) to husband, John, welcomed a U.S. Customs and Border Pro- Ryan Sikorski daughter, Olivia. supervisor at Sodexho in Wil- LEGAL), is a receptionist at Attorney in conjunction with tection Officer in Buffalo, N.Y. suing a master’s degree in liamsville, N.Y. Cloverwood Senior Living National Crime Victims Rights social work at the University TARA KANE, BS ’98 (PSY- TIM SCHERER, BS ’94 (BUSI- Center in Rochester, N.Y. Week for his assistance in JEREMY MOORE, BS ’02 at Buffalo. MATTHEW SEIB, AS ’99 CHOLOGY) to Scott Karoles- NESS ADMINISTRATION), and helping police capture a New (ECONOMIC CRIME), works ki his wife, Shara, welcomed a (MANAGEMENT INFORMA- BRIGITTE BARNHARDT, Jersey man who was trying to in the finance department at DOMINIQUE THOMPSON, TION SYSTEMS), is a training BS ’04 (PARALEGAL), is a BS ’04 (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), son, Joshua, who joins older molest a 14-year-old girl. He’s Summit Construction in Buf- TIMOTHY KEOHANE, BS brother, Jacob. technician at Wilson Great- research paralegal at Phillips a security officer in Cheek- falo, N.Y. is a prevention specialist at ’02 (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- batch Technologies in Clar- Lytle in Buffalo, N.Y. towaga, N.Y. Boys and Girls Club of Amer- TION) to Theresa Radder ence, N.Y. ERIN (DOMIN)PARKER, BA ica in Buffalo, N.Y. AMY BARTZ, BS ’01 (BUSI- MICHAEL FOX, BA ’04 (ENG- ’02 (ENGLISH), is a pre-K DANIEL SHINER, BS ’97 NESS ADMINISTRATION), is a LISH), is pursuing a master’s teacher at St. Marys-on-the- BETTY (SILVER) VOGEL, BS (PARALEGAL), a graduate of teller/CSR for Wyoming Coun- degree in Teaching English Lake School in Hamburg, N.Y. ’03 (PARALEGAL), is a real SUNY at Albany Law School, ty Bank in Strykersville, N.Y. to Speakers of Other Lan- estate paralegal at Sheffer, recently passed the New MARY JO (BARDO) PAR- Murphy & White in Williams- DENISE BELANGER, BS ’01 guages at Nazareth College York State bar exam. in Rochester, N.Y. SONS, BS ’04 (HUMAN ville, N.Y. (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is an SERVICES), is a teacher at RICHARD SZAROWICZ, AAS import specialist at USCS in DELORES GATTIE, BS ’04 Gateway-Longview Thera- THOMAS WALTERS, BS ’01 ’94 (PARALEGAL), served as Detroit, Mich. (HUMAN SERVICES), is pur- peutic Preschool in Buffalo, (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is a a mentor for the paralegal suing a master’s degree in N.Y. park technician in the Town internship of Hilbert student THERESA BIXBY, BS ’04 of Cicero, N.Y. (PARALEGAL), is a real estate social work at the University LINDA DEPASQUALE, AAS at Buffalo. NICOLE PETERSON, AAS ’04 (PARALEGAL). paralegal at Erie County Title ’00 (ACCOUNTING), is a staff JACLYN WHITE, BS ’03 Services in Buffalo, N.Y. MARK GOLDEN, BS ’03 accountant at E-chx in Roch- (PARALEGAL), was a para- BARBARA (CONKLIN) WAL- legal internship mentor for JOHANNA BOWEN, AAS’02 (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- ester, N.Y. TERS, BS ’99 (BUSINESS TION), is pursuing an MBA Hilbert student Crystal Krzy- ADMINISTRATION), is a gen- (PARALEGAL), is a paralegal MICHAEL POLEON, BS ’04 zaniak. at Evans and Evans in Fredo- at Northeastern University in eral accountant at Ethan Boston. (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), a police Allen in Amherst, N.Y. nia, N.Y. officer in West Seneca, N.Y., NICOLE WOLFE, BS ’04 (PARALEGAL), is a disabil- TRACY CARROW, BS ’02 DAVID HERATY, BS ’04 was a presenter at Hilbert’s JOHN WATERMAN, BS ’99 (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), is pur- Criminal Justice Employment ity law paralegal at Jeffrey (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- (BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- Freedman attorneys in Buffa- TION), is an admissions repre- suing a law degree and Workshop. TION), is a staff accountant at a master’s degree in eco- lo, N.Y. the Seneca Nation of Indians sentative at Bryant & Stratton GRETCHEN (KRYGIER) in Lackawanna, N.Y. nomics at the University at LAURA WORTH, BS ’01 in Salamanca, N.Y. Buffalo. SACZUK, BS ’03 (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION), is youth (PARALEGAL), is a nurse at gift shop manager/buyer at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, Old Sturbridge Village in Stur- N.Y. bridge, Mass. Remember When the 00s student gets an upside down A view of the Hilbert College campus as he takes a spin on a ride at the Quad Party, the college’s annual outdoor celebration to close out the academic year. Since it was started eight years ago, the party has featured a variety of activities and games, including live music, a dunk tank, Frisbee golf, caricature drawings, and a picnic.

To share some of your favorite memories as a student during the ‘00s, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 716-649-7900, ext. 265, or e-mail [email protected]

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