The Hilbert College Newspaper for Campus and Community, Volume 11, Issue 1, August 28, 2009
GUEST EDITOR
Name: Madison Lux Major: English WELCOMING CHANGE: Madison Lux Birthdate: April 4, 1989 Hobbies: Reading, writing, bowling A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR Career Goals: Editing, journalism what change meant to by Madison Lux certain that change will life has undergone thus far, would be stuck in the what change has done to eventually occur. Starting but this is no reason to fear same place forever. help them in their lives, so them. All of them were at different points in their Change is the only your college career is it. The only way for life to Perhaps the best way to this is exactly what I did. lives, working towards consistent thing in life. If probably one of the progress and move express what change I asked a variety of biggest and most forward is for it to change. really means is to ask as people, ranging from high nothing else can be Continued on page 2 predicted, it is always important changes your Without change, you many people as you can school age to late fifties, HILBERT OPENING NEW RESIDENCE HALL AS IT GEARS UP FOR LARGEST RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY EVER ON CAMPUS
Hilbert College college’s student housing Located in the hub of the which was open to the live outside Western New President Cynthia Zane, celebrated the official capacity, with a ribbon- college’s residential quad, public. York and are in need of Ed.D. “With the opening grand opening of its new cutting ceremony at 3 the 155-bed Trinity Hall “Over the past five on-campus housing, a of Trinity Hall, we are $7 million residence hall, p.m. Aug. 18 outside the was open for guests to years, Hilbert has demand that has stretched taking a major step forward which—starting this fall— entrance to the three-story tour following the formal experienced an enrollment our housing capacity to the will nearly double the building. dedication ceremony, increase of students who limit,” said Hilbert Continued on page 3
Left to right: Bonnie Foit-Albert, President of Foit-Albert Associates; Trinity Hall Hilbert President Cynthia Zane; John Witkowski, Five Star Bank; State Sen. William Stachowski; John Ciminelli, President and Chief Operating Officer of GPS Construction Services; John Morath, GS 101: FOUNDATIONS SEMINAR Hilbert Student; Sister Judith Elaine Salzman, Hilbert Trustee; leader who is a current strong academic skills and & Dennis Black, Chairperson of Hilbert’s Board of Trustees All Hilbert freshmen will student at Hilbert College. habits that will contribute Photo by Nancy Parisi be taking this fall a brand The course is designed new course—GS 101: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS to help students develop Continued on page 3 Foundations Seminar— HILBERT MOVES FROM as part of the new General DEPARTMENTS TO DIVISIONS Education Curriculum. In This Issue The course is part of a by Rachel Dobiesz assistant chairs. Dr. Continuing, Holoman comprehensive First-Year Contest Tally Page 2 Christopher Holoman, notes particular Hilbert College will be Experience (FYE) Provost and Vice advantages, “We will get Editorials Page 2 seeing some significant created to help freshmen President for Academic several of our best Calendar of Events Page 5 academic changes this students make a smooth Affairs, observes that the teachers into the Grad./Acad. Honors Pages 7-8 year. Hilbert’s academic transition from high school move to divisions “allows classroom more, rather Pages 8-9, 11 departments will now shift to college. Each seminar Clubs us to be more streamlined than dealing with to four “divisions.” Each section will have an Offices Pages 12-14 in our administration and administrative tasks. It will division will be comprised instructor serving also as Department News Pages 15-16 also recognizes the close also be easier for the of related degree the students’ freshmen relationship that academic division chairs to meet Arts & Entertainment Page 17 programs and will have a advisor, along with a peer disciplines share.” Sports Pages 18-20 chair and one or more Continued on page 3 CONTEST TALLY CHANGE EDITORIAL (Complete Scores for Issue #1) Continued from page 1 growing, we aren’t truly cling to it even when we want accepted, it must be No. Student No. of Articles living. So I guess change to so bad to change, because changed. If it cannot be Contributor Issue #1 different goals, and for all of me is growing.” the misery is something we changed, then it must be ______them change meant “I fully embrace change know. The misery is accepted.” something different: because if things were to comfortable.” “Change is inevitable— “We are always changing, remain constantly the same, “Nobody can go back and except from a vending 1. Rachel Dobiesz 2 daily, even without realizing I would undoubtedly start a new beginning, but machine.” 2. Madison Lux 2 it.” become rather bored and anyone can start today and To understand truly how 3. Brent Armbruster 1 “That’s what life is: despondent with life . . . and make a new ending.” the changes in your life will 4. Joleen Hernandez 1 repetitive routines. It’s a that simply would not do.” “The doors we open and affect you, you have to matter of finding the balance “The changes in my life close each day decide the experience them with an 5. Arianna Lindsey 1 between following those have been amazing.” changes in our lives.” open mind, eager to see the patterns and knowing when “The only human “Change is moving from path that your life will follow. TOTAL 7 to change them.” institution which rejects one phase in life to the next, As these quotes show, “Change is wind blowing progress through change is without knowing if the change cannot be avoided your perfectly styled hair all the cemetery.” outcomes will all be for the by anyone wishing for his or over the place until it’s a big “Change isn’t easy . . . good.” her life to progress. mess on top of your head. changing the way you live “There is nothing wrong Although it is natural to feel And it’s always a good thing means changing what you with change, if it is in the right nervous, do not let that fear EDITORIAL when you’re not in control.” believe about life. That’s direction.” keep you from welcoming “Change is good—without hard. . . . When we make our “Life can either be accepted change. If you greet change openly, it will guide you like Although Father’s Day is a long way off, the senti- change we would never be own misery, we sometimes or changed. If it is not a friend through your life. ments in the following editorial are timeless. growing, and if we aren’t JOURNALISM WRITING Many other customers came H-FILES’ H-FILES’ CONTEST A DAY TO to my line with clothes for WRITING PHOTO CELEBRATE what looked like a gift for a father figure in their lives. I CONTEST Writing Well Is the Best well as a fine entry for their CONTEST BEING SO had one customer tell me that Reward—But There Are career résumés. Every Hilbert Student Can she came to shop for Awards Out There Anyway! General criteria for selection For the eighth year, The H- MUCH MORE Submit Articles for Any Father’s Day but ended up by the panel will consist of Files is sponsoring a photo Issue of The H-Files THAN A shopping for herself because For the ninth year The H- the following: length (about contest. Currently enrolled FATHER she found more things for Files will sponsor a the equivalent of a single- full- or part-time Hilbert For the eleventh straight herself than for the person journalism writing contest spaced typed page or more), students are encouraged to year since its inception, The she was shopping. I based on quality. The accuracy and adequacy of submit up to four photos— H-Files is offering prizes for by Arianna Lindsey answered many questions articles must be written by information (who, what, any subject—for the the most articles by a about items that may be currently enrolled full- or when, where, why, and how), contest. currently enrolled Hilbert Father’s Day is a day when found in the Men’s part-time students. flow of content and general Submit photos in an student—full-time or part- a courageous man who has Department. An anonymous panel of organization, attention to envelope with your name to time—appearing in the been there for his children is After the night was over, the three faculty/staff judges will voice (in imagining one’s Dr. Ernst, Room 152, student newspaper for recognized for all the good store was a mess, such as I be established to select three audience or reader), style Paczesny Hall. You may also academic year 2009-2010! things that he does. Phone had not seen since the articles appearing in the first (lively, engaging, send photos electronically as Each issue of The H-Files calls are made with the holiday season back in the seven of eight 2009-10 interesting), and suitable attachments to this e-mail presents an update tally (see words “Happy Father’s winter. Multiple sales issues, with the winning research and preparation, as address: cernst@hilbert above), so that students can Day,” with conversation associates had to clean up articles to be reprinted in the needed. .edu. check the standings every being carried on for a few the Men’s Department. At last issue of The H-Files, Articles may include Deadline for submission: issue, with new names being minutes. Many fathers the end of the night, there scheduled for distribution straight news, human Friday, January 29, 2010. added every time an receive gifts such as clothes were many carts full of on April 16, 2010. interest features, interviews, During the first week of additional student writes for and even a dinner at a local products that had to be put First-, second-, and third- editorials, and reviews. Such February, 2010, a panel of the paper. restaurant. back on the sales floor in the place prize-winners will pieces might be front-page judges will convene to Prize-winners will be All through my life my father morning. receive cash awards of $100, items or editorial-page items, review the entries. announced in the eighth has not been there for me or When I went on various $75, and $50 respectively, as or they might appear under The top four winning issue, with prizes distributed sometimes not even present websites on the Internet SGA/Residence Hall, clubs, photos will appear in the during Quad Party XIII next in my life. I never let that such as MySpace, In the meantime, why wait? offices, departments, faces second spring issue of The April, 2010. bring me down or put me in a Facebook, Twitter, and AIM, If you turn in an article by and places, travel, reviews H-Files, with the first-prize Watch for an article listing sad mood. My grandfather I saw many Happy Father’s Tuesday, September 8, it can (of films, videos, concerts, winner receiving a $50 cash prizes and the sponsorship has been like a father to me Day status messages. Some be ready to appear when the exhibitions, plays, award and the second-prize for them in the next issue th all my life since I was born. I young men even received September 18 issue comes appearing September 18. Continued on page 4 Continued on page 4 couldn’t do much for him this these types of comments out! year because of my finances because they have children but I gave him a card, which and are looked upon as good THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME he greatly appreciated. fathers. One comment that I For academic year 2009-2010, a subscription fee of only $6.00 entitles persons to receive in the mail all eight issues of I was called to work at my remember seeing was how, THE H FILES, the student newspaper (four fall and four spring semester issues). job with TJ Maxx the day even if your father wasn’t Issues-t commonly include an events calendar and activity updates; news and sports articles, information pieces on cultural before Father’s Day. Some there for you, God is still in events, college offices, departments, and clubs; theater, film, concert, restaurant, or CD reviews; and more! customers were just your life and that is all you If you want to know what’s new and what’s happening on campus, $6.00 for eight issues is a deal you won’t want to miss out spending money on a typical will need. Even the mothers on! The subscription fee covers postage and nominal support for this student-sponsored venture in journalism. Subscriptions Saturday for summer clothes. Continued on page 17 received after the school is in session for Fall, 2009, will include any back issues already published during school year 2009- 2010. Just fill out the form below and submit it with your check in the amount of $6.00 made out to Dr. Charles A. S. Ernst. For subscriber information, contact Dr. Ernst at (716) 649-7900, ext. 315. Please provide clearly your name and phone number so H-Files, Volume 11, Issue 1 that all voice-mail messages and queries may be acknowledged. Send the form below to this address: Guest Editor Dr. Charles A. S. Ernst Faculty Advisor, Student Newspaper Madison Lux Hilbert College 5200 South Park Avenue Technical Assistant Hamburg, NY 14075 Clip Here------Alex Wilshaw --- Yes, I would like to take advantage of this fantastic student newspaper offer! Enclosed is my check for $6.00, entitling me to H-Files Photographer all 8 issues for school year 2009-2010. Name______Tom Wills Street Address ______City/State/Zip ______Faculty Advisor Phone No. ______Dr. Charles A. S. Ernst E-Mail Address ______NEW RESIDENCE William E. Swan Auditorium, HALL the college’s academic- STUDENTS BEWARE: TWO STRIKES AND YOU’RE OUT! Continued from page 1 auditorium complex. “Trinity Hall has the Cheating on exams or using another writer’s original words or ideas without full and proper citation are serious in offering a college signature look of Hilbert’s academic offenses and could jeopardize your graduation from Hilbert College. To avoid plagiarism, you must residential life experience to other facilities, harmonizing professionally cite any outside sources according to the guidelines specified by your professor. more Hilbert students, it beautifully in the residential To reinforce this concern, Hilbert College has instituted a new Student Code of Ethics Policy that will go into effect including many who quad and the overall look of beginning in the Fall 2009 semester. typically commute but are the campus,” said Zane. “Its Any student who is caught plagiarizing written work or cheating on any form of test on two separate occasions—in interested in the advantages design preserves the any course, any semester—will automatically be dismissed from the college. of living on campus. The new architectural integrity of the Therefore, it is important that students do not attempt to cheat or plagiarize. For a complete explanation of Hilbert’s residence hall is a campus and has a strong new Student Code of Academic Ethics policy and judicial procedures, please see Hilbert’s Student Handbook. magnificent addition to an synergy with our existing attractive menu of living buildings.” Dr. Anthony Hughes, Professor, English spaces available at the Because of the pressing college.” need for campus living space THE CAMPUSBUFFALO INITIATIVE FIVE The 51,000-square-foot this past academic year, Trinity Hall is Hilbert’s first students were CENTER A MAJOR BOOST FOR NAMED TO new residence hall in nearly accommodated in two off- 40 years. Designed to foster campus houses owned by FOR WNY’S HIGHER HILBERT a strong sense of campus Hilbert and in apartments EXCELLENCE community life, the building near the college. EDUCATION COMMUNITY BOARD OF houses fully furnished six- “The opening of the new IN Executive director person suites with common residence hall will go a long Education has launched a TRUSTEES living areas and double way in alleviating the LEARNING search underway, Web search for an executive director and developed a rooms adjoined by private college’s housing crunch,” site developed Hilbert College has named Web site for its newly bathrooms, as well as a 5,100- said Burns, adding that As you have traveled down Livingston Alexander, created CampusBuffalo square-foot recreation area, having a larger resident- the halls of Bogel, you may The Western New York Joseph Dommer, Vastye project—phase two of the lounges, a computer lab, and student population will have noticed in the side Consortium of Higher Gillespie, Sterling Kozlowski, consortium’s ambitious study rooms. Living area contribute to a more robust corridor, next to Academic and Father Michael Sajda, initiative to bolster higher features include wired and student life experience for all Services, the sign “Center for classrooms, and student OFM Conv., to three-year education as a thriving wireless Internet access, air- students. “It will help Excellence in Learning” and learning assessment. terms on the college’s board industry in the region. conditioning, cable generate a more dynamic, wondered: What is this The Center notifies faculty of trustees. The three-year television, telephone lines, vibrant, and active campus center for? about upcoming Alexander, whose career in CampusBuffalo project and access to free laundry atmosphere that both The center, first conceived conferences on student higher education spans more follows the consortium’s facilities in the building. The resident and commuter and promoted by Hilbert’s learning, subscribes to than 30 years, has served as initial project phase, Better residence hall will be heated students will want to be a part provost/vice president for journals that focus on president of the University by Degrees, that focused on and cooled using geothermal of,” he said. academic affairs, Dr. improving teaching, and— of Pittsburgh at Bradford building an understanding of energy based on a green In addition to enhancing Christopher Holoman, is starting this year—will offer since 2003. Prior to his tenure the region’s higher technology system. Hilbert’s student activities designed to provide Hilbert faculty an online repository at Pitt-Bradford, he was education industry and Peter Burns, vice president programming, a new sand students with the finest of articles, PowerPoint provost and vice president finding ways to better for enrollment management volleyball court in the instruction possible. presentations, and notes for academic affairs and leverage itself as a growing and dean of students, noted residential quad will be The Center, or CEL, was from workshops and faculty professor of psychology at industry in the region’s that “for Hilbert to grow, added to the college’s sports developed to help Hilbert brainstorming sessions. Kean University. economy. The multi-campus expanding the college’s and recreation amenities, faculty keep abreast of the The Center also offers Alexander has served as a collaborative housing program was and a new student wellness most recent trends in faculty members the seminar leader and lecturer CampusBuffalo project is essential to recruiting and center, located in the original research on how college opportunity each semester for the American Council on being funded by a $500,000 retaining students. Trinity residence hall, is slated to be students learn most to share their individual Education (ACE) Fellowship grant from The John R. Hall’s student-friendly completed in time for the fall effectively and on how successes in teaching as well Program in higher education Oishei Foundation. environment fits many needs semester. A shuttle has also faculty members can help as their common concerns administration and is a “CampusBuffalo will and expectations of the been added for resident students learn more and about students and the member of ACE’s further invigorate on the modern student by providing students to travel in areas remember it longer. curriculum in a series of open Commission on Lifelong ground collaboration among a comfortable setting with near campus. The Center, under the discussions called Faculty Learning. the consortium’s 22 colleges many sought after amenities. High school guidance direction of Dr. Michael Idea Exchange Sessions. Dr. He has published and and universities in order to The overall design and living counselors will have the Degnan, offers faculty a wide Charles Ernst serves as the presented on many higher attract, engage, and retain space creates a wonderful opportunity to tour and learn array of services. moderator of these education topics, including students,” said Robert D. ‘home away from home’ for more about Trinity Hall at a The Center’s lending library discussions. learning and cognition, Gioia, president of The John students.” reception being held at 5 p.m. allows faculty to borrow Finally, the CEL director planning and assessment of R. Oishei Foundation. Trinity Hall will be filled to Sept. 1. Counselors recent publications on such serves as an educational “Through dedicated staff capacity for the fall semester interested in attending may topics as active learning, consultant to individual Continued on page 4 and the creation of a vibrant with a mix of returning and contact Tim Lee, director of collaborative learning, faculty members, offering Web site, students will learn freshmen students. It admissions, at 926-8785 or e- rubrics, effective grading, them advice or information more about the fantastic Foundations Seminar complements other on- mail [email protected]. and student advisement. on how to improve their education and employment Continued from page 1 campus living choices Hilbert’s new residence hall The Center also fields a instruction, or by serving as opportunities available in available in the college’s was designed by Foit-Albert robust selection of an in-class evaluator for to their college success. The our region. We are excited apartment complex and its Associates of Buffalo, and approximately fifty faculty those faculty members trying Foundations Seminar will by this effort and are pleased original residence hall, which built by GPS Construction workshops per semester on out a new instructional help students become will undergo refurbishments Services of Williamsville. such topics as curricular technique. to be a partner.” familiar with campus next year. Although Hilbert design, deep versus surface Hilbert College President resources and also will still have a majority Paula Witherell learning, diverse learning Dr. Michael Degnan Cynthia A. Zane, Ed.D., is encourage students to commuter population, Director, Public Relations Dean/Director, Center for styles, project-centered Continued on page 16 engage in the various approximately 25-30 percent instruction, clickers in the Excellence in Learning activities and opportunities of full-time students will be Departments to The Professional Studies arts (Associate’s degree), as assistant chair, Dr. Yvonne available at Hilbert College. housed at the college, Divisions Division will be made up of well as fielding art history, Downes. Participating faculty and making it the largest the accounting, business foreign language, As to whether these students are excited to begin Continued from page 1 residential community ever administration, economic mathematics, music, science, modifications will affect the new academic year and living on campus. regularly with me to oversee crime investigation/ general studies, and students, Holoman says, the new Foundations Hilbert worked closely with the operations in Academic computer security, and legal physical education. “Since this change doesn’t Seminar. Best of luck to the its students during the Affairs and to plan for the studies degree programs. The remaining division, affect degree programs or class of 2013! planning process for the future.” The division chair will be Social Sciences, will provide advisement, from the building and it is designed The Criminal Justice/ Professor Wendy Edson and degree programs in human students’ perspective, not Marne Griffin with their input in mind, from Director, Foundations Seminar Forensic Science the assistant chair, Professor services, psychology, much has changed. In those color selections to closet Investigation Division will Linda Bernstein. rehabilitation studies, cases where they need to space to technology and consist of the criminal justice The Arts and Sciences political science, and liberal meet with a chair, students change is largely computer availability. The and forensic science/crime Division will be headed by studies, while also offering might be seeing someone administrative; the degree residence hall’s architectural scene investigation degree Dr. Thea Harrington, with courses in history, different than in past years.” programs are unaffected. I design captures that of other programs. Professor Edward Professor Denise Brill as the philosophy, religious Although the restructuring am pleased that we are campus buildings, including Qualey will be the division assistant chair. This division studies, and sociology. The from departments to already seeing faculty work the striking two-story chair and Professors John will include degree programs chair of the Social Sciences divisions involves a number together in new ways on the windowed foyer as seen in Babi and Mary Ann Hobar in English, digital media and Division will be Professor of academic realignments, basis of being in the same Paczesny Hall and the will be assistant chairs. communication, and liberal Sharon Sisti and the Holoman observes, “This division.” New Trustees Museum of Buffalo. She was “CURTAIN UP!” COMES TO HILBERT Continued from page 3 recognized in Buffalo’s COLLEGE Uncrowned Queens: DEGREE learning outcomes, and African-American Women Each September, leadership. A frequent Community Builders and LATEST downtown Buffalo is the presenter, he has spoken at was a 1999 Business First ACCOMPLISH- venue of Curtain Up!—a seminars and workshops Forty Under 40 honoree. MENT gala evening which throughout the country on An Arthur A. Schomburg celebrates the opening of leadership and diversity. Graduate Fellow, Gillespie, FOR STUDENT the theater season. This Alexander, a resident of who resides in Buffalo, WITH SPINA year people from Hilbert Bradford, Pa., received a received a law degree from BIFIDA College and the doctorate in educational UB. Kozlowski is president of surrounding area do not psychology and a master’s degree in curriculum from the KeyBank’s Western New As a college-bound have to travel to University of Houston, and York District where he student, Kelly Warren downtown Buffalo and a bachelor’s degree in oversees retail, business, finished her senior year at dress in formal attire to philosophy from Saint and commercial banking. He Frontier Central High School enjoy a unique theatrical Joseph Seminary College. previously spent 23 years anxious to start studies in the event. Dommer is president of Baer with HSBC Bank USA, most fall at Hilbert College. The On Friday, Sept. 11, at 8 & Associates where he’s recently as senior vice high-achieving criminal p.m., in the Swan been involved with more president for national small justice major has since earned academic honors, Auditorium, the Buffalo than 3,000 construction business banking. successfully completed a Laboratory Theater in projects since joining the firm Active in the community, Kozlowski is first vice challenging internship, and collaboration with Hilbert in 1991. Prior to becoming the firm’s president, he held president of the Leukemia & was active in college clubs. College, will present the various positions, including Lymphoma Society of When not in the classroom, word premiere of The Taylor Doherty chief estimator and project Western New York and is a she volunteers with the Machine Stops, a play manager. board member of the Buffalo Make-A-Wish Foundation written by Taylor Doherty, a professor in the division Collective in Phoenix, Active in the community, Niagara Partnership, of Western New York. Even as she planned for of Arts and Sciences. Arizona, in February, 2010. Dommer serves on the Erie Heritage Centers, the Buffalo Hilbert’s May 16 Taylor Doherty is a 1994 Community College Zoo, Buffalo Niagara The performance in the commencement ceremony graduate of Hilbert William Swan Auditorium Construction Technology Enterprise, and Mayor Byron Journalism Writing Brown’s Advance Buffalo where she received a College and teaches will be preceded by a gala Advisory Board, a role that Contest led him to assisting with vital Fund. He’s also chairman of bachelor’s degree, Warren is courses in English and opening night champagne curriculum update initiatives. the New York State Small mindful that the remarkable Continued from page 2 theater, and also teams reception for patrons of the He’s also a volunteer with Business Development journey to her college and restaurants, CDs, books), or with other colleagues as Buffalo Laboratory Junior Achievement of Centers Advisory Board. other accomplishments sports. Application of an instructor in the Theater. Anyone making a Western New York and vice Kozlowski, who resides in throughout her life has been criteria will be adjusted to college’s Junior tax-deductible contribution president of the board of the Clarence Center, is a filled with many physical reflect the type of material Symposium. of $25.00 can become a Boys and Girls Club of the graduate of UB’s advanced challenges she’s met head on. The college’s 48th annual being judged. Doherty is an patron of the theater. Northtowns. commercial lending program commencement exercises Articles consisting primarily internationally acclaimed Dommer, who is a 2007 and the University of Patrons receive two were held at 1 p.m. in the or exclusively of lists, scores, playwright whose works tickets to the performance recipient of Business First’s Virginia’s Graduate School of schedules, or compilations of Retail Bank Management, Wesleyan Church of have been performed at and admission to the Forty Under 40 award, is an material in a similar format will affiliate member of the and received a bachelor’s Hamburg, S 4999 McKinley home and abroad. For the champagne gala. Regular not be eligible for selection. American Institute of degree in marketing Parkway, Hamburg. Although student past two summers his tickets are available for Architects, a member of the management from Syracuse Warren was born with submissions are routinely plays have been produced $15, with senior and American Society of University. myelomeningocele spina corrected for typos and at the prestigious Last student tickets priced at Professional Estimators, and Father Michael has worked bifida, the most severe form mistakes in spelling, Front Theater Festival, $10. Anyone wishing to be an officer on the in Catholic education for 31 of spina bifida, a life-long punctuation, and grammar, which was founded by a patron should contact Construction Exchange of years and is president of St. condition in which the spine any article requiring playwright Edward Albee Professor Michael Bonilla Western New York Board of Francis High School, having has not closed completely extensive editorial and is held each year in in Bogel 115, ext. 387, no Governors. previously been the school’s and the most common adjustment to eradicate such Valdez, Alaska. In addition later than September 4. An Orchard Park resident, principal. Prior to this, he was permanently disabling birth mistakes or requiring president of John Carroll to having works produced Consider putting on your Dommer completed the defect in the U.S. She also significant editorial additions University at Buffalo School High School in Fort Pierce, has hydrocephalus, which or deletions will not be in Japan, Taylor’s play best theater going clothes Fla. of Management Center for causes too much fluid in the eligible for consideration. “Indivisible” will be and join those walking the Entrepreneurial Leadership He’s a member of the St. brain and is common among Students need not submit produced by Charles St. red carpet for the world program and received an Anthony of Padua Province individuals with separate versions of their Clair at the I Theater premiere of a world-class associate’s degree in Education Commission and articles to apply for contest play by Hilbert’s own construction technology serves on the Franciscan Continued on page 5 consideration. Instead, the world-class playwright— from ECC. Center Board of Directors. panel of judges will select Photo Contest right here on the campus Gillespie, a Hilbert graduate, He’s also past chairperson of He received a master’s eligible articles for final Continued from page 2 of Hilbert College! is counsel for the Erie County the board of principals of the degree in history from consideration directly from Department of Social Monsignor Martin High Morgan State University, a each issue of The H-Files. winner receiving a $25 prize. Michael Bonilla, Services, a position she was School Athletic Association. master of divinity from St. The panel will meet In addition, attempts will be Asst. Professor, Modern appointed to in 2008. An Athol Springs resident, Anthony-on-Hudson privately between March 22 made to see whether photo Languages Previously, she was staff Father Michael is a member Seminary, and a bachelor’s and April 2, after campus contest entries can attorney for the UAW-GM of the National Catholic degree in philosophy from distribution of the seventh temporarily be placed in a Legal Services Plan. Education Association and St. Hyacinth College & issue, and select the three suitable environment at Gillespie is a former board Catholic School Seminary. prize-winners, who will be Hilbert’s web site for member of Elmwood Franklin Administrators Association identified in the eighth issue, inspection at the contest’s School, Catholic Central of New York State. Paula Witherell appearing April 16. conclusion. School and the Mark Twain Director, Public Relations
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September This year’s Welcome interested in, and even find Week is going to be out information on starting WELCOME WEEKEND packed full of events for new clubs. Plus, if you are both new and returning looking for a part-time Sunday, September 6, 2009 students alike. For Labor job, there will be Day weekend events, see 9-11:30 a.m.– New student move in, unpack & get settled companies looking to hire 12 p.m.– CAs take new students to lunch the adjoining schedule. students. Also, lunch will 1–3 p.m.– Returning students move in, unpack, & get settled After Labor Day, on be outside on the Quad, 1–4 p.m.– Get to know your floormates, take campus tours, find your your way to class or to the and is open to all students. classrooms, & buy your textbooks. Meet guides in the lobby dining hall on Tuesday, Friday night, Sept. 11, is of Trinity Hall. Sept. 8, be sure to look 3:45 p.m.– Meet your CA to go to the BBQ the Three-on-Three 4–7 p.m.– BBQ and outdoor games on the quad for one of the Christmas Basketball Tournament. *Rain location—Hafner Recreation Center & Campus Center in September flyers. It will take place in the 7:30-8:30 p.m.– 1st-floor meeting, meet your new community Then, bring it by the Rec. Center at 6 p.m. 9 p.m. – ”Drive-in” Movie (no car required)—bring your blankets to watch Student Activities Office in This event will be a lot of an outdoor movie the Campus Center to fun and everyone is Monday, September 7, 2009 pick up your free Hilbert encouraged to participate. gift. You do not have to be the 12-1 p.m.– Lunch with your CA On Wednesday night, star of the basketball 1:30-4 p.m.– Outdoor games, kickball, capture the flag, etc. Sept. 9, comedian Ty team to play. All you need *Rain location—Hafner Recreation Center Barnett will be performing is a group of three friends 5-7 p.m.– Dinner with your new community at 9 p.m. This event is a 7 p.m.– Ice cream social on the quad and you are ready to go. 9 p.m.– Bonfire great opportunity to take Be sure to stop by the a break from school work Student Activities Office 8 Academic Convocation, required for all first-year students, 11 a.m., Swan Auditorium to come out and meet and sign up to play. Look for Christmas in September flyers, with free gifts in the Student Activities Office, Campus Center, new students and have a On Saturday, Sept. 12, lower level late night snack while 9 Comedian Ty Barnett (Last Comic Standing Finalist), 9 p.m., Campus Center, upper level the week wraps up with a 10 Club Fair, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Quad listening to a few jokes. movie night in Bogel Hall, 11 Intramural Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament, 6 p.m., Hafner Recreation Center Ty Barnett has been Room 101 (the Palisano Buffalo Laboratory Theater presents world premiere of The Machine Stops, by Taylor Doherty, 8 p.m., featured on Last Comic Lecture Room). The Swan Auditorium Standing, Comedy movie Up will be shown 12 UP for movie night, 6 and 9 p.m., BH 101 Central, and the like, so at 6 and 9 p.m., and there 14 Intramural Frisbee Golf, 2 p.m., Chestnut Ridge Park it is sure to be a lot of fun. 15 Intramural Bowling night, 10 p.m., location TBA will be traditional movie 19 Coach Carter for the movie night at 6 and 9 p.m., Bogel 101 On Thursday, Sept. 10, theatre snacks such as 30 Mr. Hilbert Pageant, 9 p.m., Campus Center, upper level be sure that you take popcorn and candy. some time to stop by the Everyone is really October Club Fair and Picnic (11 excited about Welcome a.m.-1:30 p.m.) located 2 Annual Stratford trip, Macbeth, Festival Theatre in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, 8:15 a.m.-8:45 p.m., Week 2009, and we leaving from & returning to parking lot behind Swan Auditorium outside on the Campus hope to see you out at Richie Holliday, Family Weekend Comedian, 8 p.m. Campus Center, upper level (free for students and Quad. All the clubs that these events! family guests) Hilbert has to offer will be 9 Intramural Dodge Ball, 2 p.m., Hafner Recreation Center there. This is your chance Jessica Looney 14 Intramural Kick Ball, 2 p.m., softball field Graduate Assistant, Student 16 Fall break—no classes (Note: Classes will be held in Oct. 12) to talk to current Activities members, see what new 19 Intramural Wiffle Ball, 2 p.m., Quad clubs you might be COMEDIAN TY BARNETT TO PERFORM DURING WELCOME WEEK MR. HILBERT 2009 Comedian Ty Barnett Late Show for the first will be performing on time. The annual Mr. Hilbert If you are interested in Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. in the He was featured on Pageant will take place being a contestant in this Campus Center. Barnett Comedy Central again this year on Sept. 30 year’s pageant or want to was born and lived in Presents with his own 30- at 9 p.m. Come out and find out more information, Chicago until the end of Ty Barnett minute special in 2005, watch your fellow please stop by the Student high school. He spent six and in 2006 was a runner- students showcase their Activities Office in the years in the United States up on the fourth season of best looks and their Campus Center. Army. Barnett then moved the NBC reality show talents, and see who gets to Tacoma, Washington, Last Comic Standing. crowned Mr. Hilbert for Jessica Looney Graduate Assistant, Student and began touring on the Barnett has also appeared 2009. Activities West Coast. He was in the feature film Stand voted “Up–and–Coming Up, has been the opening College Degree the spina bifida, she uses a Comedian of the Year” in act for Donna Summer, Latest manual wheelchair. 2000 at the Las Vegas has appeared in Premium Accomplishment In many ways, Warren’s disability has made her Comedy Festival. He first Blend and other television Continued from page 4 stronger and more gained the attention of commercials, and has myelomeningocele. determined. She set her Hollywood after being performed at dozens of Since birth, the 23-year-old sights on obtaining a college named “Outstanding degree but had a specific clubs on the comedy Hamburg resident has Performer” at Montreal’s undergone more than a type of institution in mind. circuit. dozen surgeries, including Once she visited Hilbert, she Just for Laughs Festival. one shortly after birth, two was immediately attracted to Then, in 2005 he Jessica Looney for shunt revisions and the college. appeared on The Late Graduate Assistant, Student another to remove a kidney. Ty Barnett Activities Because of the severity of Continued on page 6 COMMENCEMENT HONORS
COAST GUARD REAR ADMIRAL GIVES HILBERT COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Hamburg Police, services offered at a Western for the past two years as the In the 52 years of Hilbert’s medal on behalf of the in Hilbert’s history, was Hilbert Professor New York college. The Coast Guard’s director of existence, the Hamburg department, and fellow awarded last summer. Police Department has Receive Top Honors President’s Medal recognizes governmental and public alumni Detective Scott “Through these new faculty and staff for affairs at Coast Guard consistently responded to Kashino ’96 and Police programs, Janet’s impact will extraordinary commitment Headquarters in the needs of the college Officer David Olday ’90 are live on at Hilbert and in the Buffalo native Rear Admiral and service to higher Washington, D.C. In June, community, and, in among the valuable members lives of our students and Mary E. Landry, one of the education and for she assumed duties as collaboration with Hilbert’s of the police force. Also, their families for years to highest ranking women in the exemplifying Franciscan commander of the Eighth Office of Campus Safety, former Chief of Detectives come,” noted Zane. U.S. Coast Guard, was the values. Coast Guard District guaranteed the security of Capt. A. Daniel Shea, who Known for her naturally commencement speaker at Hilbert President Cynthia headquartered in New the campus. They have also recently retired from the positive and upbeat outlook, Hilbert College’s 48th annual Zane, Ed.D., conferred four- Orleans, La. served in an advisory Hamburg Police Department, Facklam lived out all of commencement ceremony and two-year degrees to Having served the majority capacity to enhance the is a respected adjunct faculty Hilbert’s Franciscan values: planned at 1 p.m. May 16 in nearly 240 Class of 2009 of her career in the marine performance and efficiency member at Hilbert, as well as vision, hope, respect, the Wesleyan Church of graduates. safety and security field, she of Hilbert’s campus safety a 1978 graduate of the integrity, service, Hamburg, S 4999 McKinley Bachelor of arts and has held various officers. In addition, they college. compassion, peace, and joy. Parkway, Hamburg. bachelor of science degrees, assignments on the East and have solved crimes in A long-time advocate for The student address at As part of commencement as well as associate in West coasts, the Gulf Coast, incidents in which Hilbert the disabled, Facklam died in Hilbert’s commencement exercises, the Town of applied science and and Hawaii. students and employees November at age 53. The was given by Deborah Hamburg Police Department associate in arts degrees, Landry graduated from the were victims. Hilbert President’s Medal will Mogavero of Hamburg. received the 2009 Hilbert were presented. University at Buffalo in 1978 In selecting the Hamburg be accepted in her memory Master of ceremonies was College Medal, which is Baccalaureate graduates and joined the Coast Guard Police Department for the by niece Amanda Facklam. Christopher Holoman, Ph.D., presented to those “who received degrees in in 1980. She has a master’s honor, Zane indicated Janet Facklam joined the Hilbert provost and vice embody Franciscan values, accounting, business degree in management from members of the department Hilbert faculty in 2004 and president for academic demonstrate excellence in administration, criminal Webster University and a have “demonstrated was instrumental in the affairs. The invocation and their profession or career, justice, digital media and master’s of marine affairs outstanding professionalism design and launch of the benediction was given by and excellence in community communication, economic from the University of Rhode in the field. Hilbert is proud college’s rehabilitation Sister Jacqueline Benbenek, service.” crime investigation, English, Island. She’s also a national to be a part of the Town of services program, the first of director of campus ministry. The Hilbert College forensic science/crime scene security fellow, a distinction Hamburg and our its type in WNY. This deep A reception for graduates, President’s Medal, one of the investigation, human she earned from Harvard partnership with the police commitment led Facklam to guests, and others in highest honors bestowed by services, liberal studies, University. department is emblematic of spearhead Hilbert’s efforts to attendance was hosted by the college, was presented paralegal studies, political Her military decorations how we can work together to secure a U.S. Department of Hilbert President Zane in the posthumously to Janet science, psychology, and include the Legion of Merit make this an outstanding Education grant to establish Wesleyan Church atrium Facklam, assistant professor rehabilitation services. (two awards), Meritorious community. It is truly a programs to ensure the immediately following the of rehabilitation services, Landry, received an Service Medal, Coast Guard mutually beneficial success of at-risk students commencement program. who was instrumental in honorary doctorate of Commendation Medal (three partnership.” who come to Hilbert. These designing the first humane letters at Hilbert’s awards), 9-11 Medal, and Hilbert alumnus Detective efforts came to fruition when undergraduate degree Paula Witherell commencement, has served Achievement Medal. Todd Ehret ’98, accepted the a $2 million grant, the largest program in rehabilitation Director, Public Relations HILBERT’S NEWEST GRADS College Degree many challenges in her life steering wheel, I’ll then be people.” Latest because of her willpower and able to drive. I’m really Warren is looking forward RECEIVE SPECIAL AWARDS Accomplishment determination,” added excited about getting my to the next phase of her life Dimitrovski. “One driver’s license, which will as she considers job and Continued from page 5 conversation with her and give me more graduate school options. Special honors for local and international community you can understand why she With her naturally upbeat “I came to Hilbert when independence,” she said. service work and top student awards were presented excels in anything she sets outlook and researching colleges and Outside of college, Warren commencement day on May 16 to recipients in the her mind to do.” resourcefulness, she plans knew the first time I visited is a volunteer for the Make- Hilbert College Class of 2009. As part of pursuing her to “take it all one day at a campus it was the right fit for A-Wish Foundation, Outstanding Community Service awards given out at career choice, Warren’s time and not let my disability me,” said Warren. “Everyone something that evolved from Hilbert’s baccalaureate Mass went to Christopher Balon student internship at Crisis get in my way. I’ve been was so welcoming and when she was a child. of Holland; Julie Calato of Rome; Amy Chambers of Services involved being on- changed in so many good helpful. I wasn’t looked at “Having a wish granted Hamburg; Teresa Fera of North Collins; Kelly Goodwin call to assist domestic ways by my experience at solely in the context of my when I was younger left a of Niagara Falls; Amy Henry of Orchard Park; Brian violence and sexual assault Hilbert. Not only have I disability but rather the focus deep impression on me. Kruszka of Lake View; Arlene Lachman of Hamburg; victims being cared for in received an outstanding was on easing my transition Volunteering with Make-A- Kevin McKenzie of Orchard Park; Lourdes Melendez of area hospital emergency education, I’ve become more to college and making my Wish has made me a more Bronx; Tiffany Morris of Buffalo; Brian Parks of Orchard rooms. Although the self-assured of what I’m able time at Hilbert as rewarding well-rounded student, and it Park; and Buffalo residents Jannice Robinson and Paula internship is completed, she to achieve.” as possible.” gives me an opportunity to Rudick. plans to continue on as a Paula Witherell After assessing her needs, connect with children who Award recipients honored at Hilbert’s commencement volunteer. Director, Public Relations special assistive resources, have varying degrees of ceremony were: “I’ve developed some great including test modifications disabilities and to send a • Balon, who received the John Kissel Man of the skills and abilities because of and use of a reader for class positive message that it’s Year Award, which is given to an outstanding male the internship and work, were provided to possible to accomplish many graduate in recognition of his character, intellectual broadened my experience Warren through Hilbert’s things in life,” she said. progress, organizational ability, and participation beyond the classroom. It’s an Academic Services Center. Dimitrovski has seen first- in college activities and programs. organization I would like to Ironically, Debbie hand the powerful impact • Goodwin, who received the Sister Mary Edwina continue contributing to after Dimitrovski, the center’s Warren can have on people, Bogel Award, which is given to the outstanding graduation,” she said. assistant director, was referring to an event they female graduate in recognition of her character, Warren also has benefitted Warren’s seventh-grade attended together last fall. intellectual achievement and devoted service to from Hilbert’s low student- science teacher when “Following a panel fellow students and the college. to-faculty ratio and the Dimitrovski was a faculty discussion we participated in • Amy Sarna of West Seneca, who received the college’s campus size and member in the Frontier at a college night aimed at Lambert and Margaret Graham Award, which is close proximity of buildings, school system. students with disabilities, we presented to the person who earned the highest which eased navigating the “Since I first met Kelly as a were approached by a mother cumulative quality point average as a Hilbert Hamburg campus especially seventh-grader, she’s of a son facing some of the student. during the winter months. undergone quite the same challenges as Kelly,” • Erik Seeger of Orchard Park, who received the As a Hilbert student, transformation,” she said. said Dimitrovski. “The Kimberly Bruch Raczkowski Memorial Alumni Warren’s parents drove her “She went from being a quiet, mother was completely Association Award, which honors a graduate who to and from campus but shy student to an outgoing moved by Kelly’s personifies integrity and moral character, as well as she’ll soon be able to take young woman willing to determination and shared exhibits leadership qualities and reflects the spirit on the role of driver. advocate for herself, and has that Kelly is everything she of Hilbert. “With some vehicle been very sociable and wants her son to be some Paula Witherell, Director, Public Relations modifications, like hand active on campus. day. That’s the kind of controls and a smaller “Kelly has overcome so positive effect she has on STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMIC HONORS
Academic honors have been achieved by nearly 310 Hilbert College students for EAST OTTO: Jennifer Minner having earned a 3.3 GPA or above in the spring 2009 semester. Named to the academic honors list are these: EDEN: Mary Burdick, Daniel Cronmiller, Thomas Cronmiller, Michael Dole, Joseph Gerace, Katrina Schmitt, and Michelle Schofield AKRON: Ashlynn Doria and Patrick Winney ELBA: Meghan Allen ALBION: Martin Stirk ELMA: Bonnie Goodrich, Michael Hellinger, Wendy Keller, Michael Kowalski, Jamie ALDEN: Jessica Nuwer, Donna Rimbeck, and Alyssa Szwartz Leonard, Ashley Mazur, Christopher Nowak, and Carrie Sisson
AMHERST: Michaela Rehm and Ruby Ruiz FORESTVILLE: Jessica Litzinger
ANGOLA: Ashley Atkinson, Thomas Cooper, Anna McEvoy, Erica Page, and Jessica GAINESVILLE: Jessica Seymour Rogers GETZVILLE: Rosalie Herberger ARCADE: Blake Russell and Gina Williams GLENWOOD: Jay Janik ARKPORT: Julie Bossard GOWANDA: Tara Fisher, James Riehle, and Jamie Tiller ATTICA: Heather Hopkins GRAND ISLAND: Kenton Stancliff AUBURN: Barbara Kowalsky GREEN ISLAND: Matthew Nash BATAVIA: Mary Zinni HAMBURG: Stephanie Agone, Jason Baldi, Brittany Barr, Tommi Bender, Nicole BLASDELL: Lauren Alimonti, Jamie Clontz, Daniel Fitzpatrick, Lanie Harrington, Ashely Burke, Matthew Butera, Frank Castiglia, Amy Chambers, Shauna Chodora, Shawn Maciejewski, Corey McNierney, Joseph Paternostro, Kevin Quinnan, Kelly Reddington, Connors, Stephen Coplai, Colin Coplai, Samantha Courson, Rachel Dobiesz, Heather Shannon Sherwood, Jacob Simonick, Chelsea Steeg, Cori Thurman, Melissa Wapshare, Dziwulski, Amy Edson, Brett Ersing, Kimberly Funke, Ashley Halbach, Theresa and Nicholas Ziomek Hewitt, Heidi Higgins, Tara Horrigan, Nicholas Jerome, Robert Kirst, Mark Kryszak, Ryan Lamb, Jessica Michalczak, Lindsay Miller, Robert Minkel, Deborah Mogavero, BLISS: Carole Jones Jillian Morrison, Jennifer Murszewski, Tammy Nordblum, Kaylee Omerhodzic, Marybeth Poole, Jacob Rachwal, Sarah Reynolds, Jayne Rhein, Nicole Rinn, BOWMANSVILLE: Rachel Kuch Lawrence Rogers, Lindsay Ryan, Katie Sante, Shannon Silver, Katherine Strnad, Daniel Telaak, Lindsay Tenebruso, Stephanie Trifunovic, Kayleigh Truskowski, BROCTON: Michelle Harriger Kelsey Tumiel, Alex Wilshaw, Sarah Zablonski, and Matthew Ziolkowski
BRONX: Jaquanna Hamilton and Analynn Ortiz HAMLIN: Kayla Norman
BROOKLYN: Rosemarie Escalera HENRIETTA: Lisa Rampello
BUFFALO: Caitlin Alongi, Vincent Amico, David Anderson, Andrea Corigliana, Devin HOLLAND: Christopher Balon, Stacey Cox, Brandy Graham, Tiffany Martin, and Degnan, Jessica Dubie, Jenna Engel, Regina Ernst, Jamie Gajewski, Wyleia Guillaume, Jessica Voglewede Alain Levesque, Rena Lombardo, William May, Caitlin Noblett, Jennifer Parker, Amanda Phillips, Christopher Prout, Ryan Quinn, April Reed, Jannice Robinson, Michael Rust, IRVING: Melissa Moehl, Elliot Zimpfer, and Randy Zimpfer Krysten Sauer, William Scheck, Margaret Shea, Kolleen Sullivan, and Robert Zielinski ITHACA: Destyn Brown CASSADAGA: Valerie Culverwell KENMORE: Kevin Conti, Courtney DeVille, and Dawn Evans CATO: John Morath KILL BUCK: Brooke Rider CAZENOVIA: Aaron Burbidge LACKAWANNA: Lisa Lesinski and Emily Schilling CENTRAL SQUARE: Brandon Morse LAKE VIEW: Marissa Caruso and Bryan Duszkiewicz CHEEKTOWAGA: Jill Ambellan, Jessica Chwojdak, David Cunningham, Catherine Elkhoury, Justin Fetes, Erica Gasiecki, Todd Isbrandt, Jacqueline Munger, Andrew Pfeifer, LAKEWOOD: Justin Jones Jackie Poblocki, Whitney Preyer, Melissa Radder, Kayla Tigue, Jason Wahl, Thomas Weber, and Vanessa Zwara LANCASTER: Stephanie Baumgart, Joseph DiNatale, Joseph Eddy, Samantha Elminowski, Jillian Friedrich, Henry Furman, Steven Goldsmith, Brittany Holdsworth, CLARENCE CENTER: David Denny Stephanie Korta, Lauren Lukasiewicz, Ashley Madera, Melissa May, Garrett Noreck, Nicholas Sherman, Shana Swan, and Felicia Tirado CLIFTON SPRINGS: Amanda Trickey LAREDO, Texas: Ashley Buriano COLDEN: Michelle Will LAWTONS: Kelsey Barratt CROSBY, Pa.: Lindsey Johnston LEBANON, Maine: Annmarie Warburton CUBA: Brittney Wilkie LEROY: Daniel Dollinger DELMAR: Maggie Fage LOCKPORT: Diana Stringer DEPEW: James Bauer, Jacquelyn Berst, Karl Bukowiecki, Shannon Geary, Alan Malke, Mary McKibbin, Matthew Militello, Holly Opanashuk, Shonnah Romesburg, and MARILLA: Eric Russell and Angela Zak Frederick Surface MEDIA, Pa.: Thomas Wills DERBY: Justine Heimburg MILROY, Pa.: Sarah Collins DUNKIRK: Nelson Smoczynski NORTH JAVA: Heather Roberts EAST AMHERST: Lindsay Leyland
EAST AURORA: Shannon Baldwin, Dusty Bockrath, Stephen Cartwright, Brian Daum, NEW YORK: Diandra Cano Alex Edward, Caitlin Hoffman, Grace Jackson, Sara Moshier, Jaimie Pyjas, Dianne Spears, and Debra Tredo NIAGARA FALLS: Kelly Goodwin, Cameron Haag, and Felicea Harris
EAST CONCORD: Madison Lux and Theodore Winkey NORTH EAST, PA: Ryan Szwejbka Con’t. on page 8 HILBERT SIFE PLACES AMONG TOP TEAMS IN COUNTRY SIFE TEAM
For the seventh universities from across the Corporate executives from Flea Market, and the Refugee Hamburg. They were ACHIEVES consecutive year, the Hilbert country participated. around the U.S. evaluated Assistance Program. accompanied by Daniel NATIONAL College Students in Free Hilbert SIFE placed third in Hilbert SIFE community Participating Hilbert SIFE Roland, Hilbert SIFE director Enterprise team has ranked its league at nationals, outreach projects completed members were Christopher and Sam E. Walton Free HONORS among the top 10 percent of having come up against first- during the 2008-09 academic Balon of Holland and Kevin Enterprise Fellow. SIFE teams in the U.S. The and second-place league year. Projects presented McKenzie of Orchard Park, Hilbert SIFE is sponsored AGAIN group earned the honor at winners Belmont University included the Bear’s Lair Café, both who graduated in May, by the college’s business the SIFE national and Berea College. Other Diggin’ Down in the DR!, as well as Frank Castiglia of administration department Congratulations competition held last month institutions competing in Dollar$ and Sense Board Hamburg, Michael Gabor of and the Student Government to members of Hilbert Students in Free in Philadelphia. their league were Arkansas Game, Ethics in Action, Cheektowaga, Heather Association. After being named a Tech University, Missouri Freshman Financial Forum, Hazlett of Stockton, Sarah Enterprise for being named regional champion, Hilbert State University, Mount “Get-A-Grip on Business & Moshier of East Aurora, among the top 10 percent of Paula Witherell SIFE moved on to the three- Vernon Nazarene University, Finance!” Game Show, Jayne Rhein of Hamburg, Director, Public Relations SIFE teams in the country, day U.S. competition where and Ripon College. Project Green Light, Suckers Krysten Sauer of Buffalo, making it the seventh year in more than 120 colleges and for SIFE, the Free Market and Chad Thomson of a row Hilbert SIFE has earned this national honor. The team placed third in its league at SIFE nationals held Academic Honors, con’t. from page 7 SPECIAL HONORS RECOGNIZE EFFORTS in Philadelphia. Accompanied by Dan NORTH TONAWANDA: Jarret Anson, Kellie Brady, WITH STUDENT CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS Roland, participating Hilbert Nicole Brancato, Chelsie Chiodo, Courtney Dumez, and students at nationals Rose Landroche Student, staff, and faculty efforts during the academic year with Hilbert College included Chris Balon, Frank campus clubs and activities were recently recognized at the college’s Student Castiglia, Mike Gabor, NORTHVILLE: Matthew Begeal Government Association Awards banquet. Heather Hazlett, Kevin Individual student honors for 2008-09 were presented to the following: McKenzie, Sarah Mosier, OLEAN: Jamie Sloane Jayne Rhein, Krysten Sauer, • Brent Armbruster of North Collins – Paintball Club; and Chad Thomson. ORCHARD PARK: Judith Boldt, Erin Cushman, Nicholas Delmonaco, Victoria Felser, Jamie Gemmati, Paula Witherell Heather Grinsell, Tatiana Kosinski, Jessica Krug, • Christopher Balon of Holland – John Kissel Outstanding Leader Award, Public Relations Director Timothy Kurk, Kevin McKenzie, Courtney Shul, Cristie Ski Club, and Students in Free Enterprise; Squires, Amber Supertino, and Samantha Tedesco • Matthew Begeal of Northville – Adventure Club; COMMUNI- OTTO: Sarah Peffer CATIONS • Julie Calato of Rome – Campus Ministry Club; PERRYSBURG: Shawn Huffman CLUB IS • Kelly Goodwin of Niagara Falls – Students Against Destructive Decisions RIPLEY: Samantha Mattocks (SADD); BACK After a two-year hiatus, the RIPON, Wis.: Kaitlyn Wetzel • Heather Hazlett of Stockton – Phi Beta Lambda/Student Business and Hilbert College Accounting Association; Communication Club was ROCHESTER: Colby Miller and William Strassner relaunched by nine students • Amy Henry of Orchard Park – Human Services Association; and a faculty member on ROME: Julie Calato May 7. • Rosalie Herberger of Getzville – Student-Athlete Advisory Committee The forty-minute start-up SARDINIA: Katrina Sebzda (SAAC); meeting yielded a completed Application for Club Charter, SOUTH WALES: Jessica TenBroeck • Christopher Hopkins of Sodus – Campus Activities Advisory Board; which was submitted to the Hilbert College Student SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa.: Daniel Terrette • Arlean Lachman of Hamburg – Economic Crime Investigation Club; Government Association (SGA), a new club mission SHORTSVILLE: Christopher Greco • Tarah Miller of Cheektowaga – Criminal Justice and Forensic Science statement, four elected Investigation Club; interim club officers, a call for SILVER CREEK: Nicole Phillips and Rebecca Rogala a club constitution, and a • Danielle Morgera of Buffalo – Hilbert Horizons, the college’s literary scheduled date for the club’s SLOAN: Joshua Anderson magazine, and the Society of Fine Arts (SOFA) Club; first general meeting in September. SOUTH WALES: Sara Ginnick and Megan Spink • Jillian Morrison of Blasdell – Psychology Club; The Communication Club’s new mission statement reads SPRINGFIELD GARDENS: Justin Bennett • Brandon Morse of Central Square – Dirty Dogs Lacrosse Club; “to facilitate personal growth and community SPRINGVILLE: Laura Bauer, Adam Haag, Ryan • Matthew Nash of Green Island – Sister Edmunette Paczesny Franciscan service while utilizing Knospe, Timothy Nellis and Adam Pidsadnick Spirit Award; professional communication skills.” STOW, Ohio: Richard Sykora • Travis Nowicki of Dewittville – Hockey Club; New Faculty Advisor and Visiting Assistant Professor TONAWANDA: David Crouse, Eric Davies, Amanda • Brian Parks of Orchard Park – Student Government Association ; of Digital Media and Dudek, and Mary Zablotny Communications (DMAC) • Jannice Robinson of Buffalo – Class A.C.T., senior class gift club; Don Vincent states, “I am VARYSBURG: Darren Gasiewicz pleased that the students • Paula Rudick of Buffalo – H-Files, the college’s student newspaper; agreed on a simple statement WATERVILLE: Jenelle Kalies that will afford the club the • Kayla Silver of Pittsburgh, Pa. – Common Ground Club; opportunity to do a wide WEST FALLS: Joleen Hernandez variety of work, which will • Chelsea Steeg of Blasdell – Great Expectations Club. benefit them and the WEST SENECA: Timothy Burgio, Crystal Connor, community.” Timothy Hourihan, Gregory Lake, Erica Mack, Kelly Hilbert Horizons awards were also given to Arlene Lachman of Hamburg and Four DMAC students were Merz, and Chelsea Schreiber Thomas Wills of Media, Pa. elected as interim club In other honors, SACC received the Student Club of the Year Award, and S.A.D.D. officers: Senior James Riehle WESTMORELAND: Erika Hansen was presented with the Campus Improvement Award. (President), sophomore Tom Also, Sister Jacqueline Benbenek of Depew was named Advisor of the Year for her Wills (vice president), Senior WILLIAMSVILLE: Edward Heffron work with Hilbert’s Campus Ministry Club. Margaret (Peggy) Shea (treasurer), and junior Nicole Paula Witherell WILSON: Kenneth Sherrie Burke (secretary). An Director, Public Relations election for each office will Paula Witherell Director, Public Relations Continued on page 9 WELCOME TO THE HUMAN SERVICES AND THE S.A.D.D. CLUB REHABILITATION MEET-AND-GREET EVENT
Date—September 16, 2009
Time—3:15-5 p.m.
Location—Campus Café (upstairs)
* Come all students in this major and join in an eventful time to meet and engage in conversation with fellow classmates and faculty. * Drinks and food will be served with a fun activity. Join an Award-Winning Team! * Learn more about our program from other students, internship opportunities, We Do a Lot of Fun Activities the Human Services/Rehab association, and other program events. & Campus and Community Service Projects!
Colleen Kumiega Top 10 Reasons to Join S.A.D.D. Assistant Professor Human Services 10. For something to do with all your free time. Well, free time might be an exaggeration, but there are lots of ways to be involved. Come to a meeting HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION and see for yourself.
We would like to welcome new and current members to our meeting on Sept. 23, 9. To be substance-free. It can be hard to say no in the face of peer pressure. By 2009, at 5:15 p.m. in Bogel Hall, Room 203. Pizza will be provided. being a part of S.A.D.D. you will have lots of other people supporting you The Human Services association will begin a fun year full of many rewarding and your choice to lead a healthy and safe lifestyle. projects and we need your input, so please join us. Last year we helped with many service projects such as the Women and Children’s 8. To gain the trust and respect of your friends and family. Your parents are less Shelter, the Kathleen Mary House (DV home), children’s play groups, Heart for the likely to give you the third degree about where you are going after classes Homeless, and many others. The club also took part in campus activities and and on the weekends if they know they can trust you to say no to drugs and improvement projects. alcohol. Come join us and see what new experiences you can count on. Contact Colleen Kumiega for further information at [email protected]. 7. To get involved in the community. Being part of S.A.D.D. will give you a chance to work on a lot of different projects both on campus and out in the Colleen Kumiega community. It is a great chance to meet new people. Assistant Professor, Human Services 6. To meet other cool substance-free people. Joining our S.A.D.D. Chapter will give HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION MISSION you a chance to hang out with a new crowd of strong, independent thinkers who are willing to stand up for what they believe. The Human Service Association was developed to afford students the opportunity to socialize and begin networking with various present and future Human Service 5. To plan awesome events for our campus. Being a part of S.A.D.D. will give you a professionals. Underlying the Association’s activities is the spirit of fun and mutual chance to help plan new and exciting events for the whole school while collaboration as students hold forums with guest speakers, attend conferences and helping to spread a good message. workshops, explore issues relevant to the Human Service profession, and plan various service projects. Members are encouraged to engage in projects which enhance the 4. To be a role model. There is no better feeling than having your peers, younger Hilbert environment and the community surrounding it, as well as the professional students, and siblings look up to you and be proud of your choices. Being a and personal growth of students interested in the field. part of S.A.D.D. will give you a chance to empower others to follow your Students going into the field are strongly encouraged to participate in the lead by making good choices. organization. Officers for the association are elected once a year, consisting of president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. For further information contact 3. To make good friends. Although S.A.D.D. members have many different interests, the club advisor, Colleen Kumiega at 926-8863 or email [email protected]. perspectives, experiences, and ideas, they have in common a commitment to health and safety. Colleen Kumiega Assistant Professor, Human Services 2. For fun. S.A.D.D. is not just all work and no play. Lend your creativity and energy to make this year’s activities a success! OCTOBER CONFERENCE TRIP IS PLANNED 1. Dedication to change. Tired of stupid mistakes and dangerous choices? Be part FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES of the answer, not part of the problem. & CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS We Are An Award-Winning Team! ECI Club Provides sponsoring a trip to the 20th well as Criminal Justice/FSI Club of the Year Awards Sponsorship Annual Utica College Division students. Community Service Awards Economic Crime Institute The full cost of the trip is Campus Improvement Awards Professor William Haslinger Conference being held Oct. $500. This includes Franciscan Spirit Awards and the ECI Club are 20–22, 2009, at the Bolger transportation (via the Center in Potomac, Hilbert College van), lodging, You will be proud to wear our t-shirts! Maryland. Communications Club and all meals while attending Please come to our S.A.D.D. Table at the Club Fair The theme of the Continued from page 8 the conference. for information, free prizes, goodies, & surprises! take place during the fall conference is “Extraordinary Any student who actively Circumstances: Combating semester. assists the ECI Club in its fall Fun . . . Fun . . . Fun . . . ! Fraud and Corruption in The club’s first general fundraising for this event will ______Hard Times.” Keynote meeting is scheduled for receive a trip discount, For additional information speakers will include Cynthia Thursday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. depending upon the funds Contact: Phyllis Dewey, Club Advisor Cooper, former WorldCom in the Russo Conference raised. Active ECI Club [email protected] (716) 926-8930 Room of the McGrath VP, who blew the whistle on members joining the trip will one of the largest corporate receive an additional Library. Prior to the meeting, THE LATEST FROM THE the nine founding students frauds in U.S. history, and discount from the club’s Since the conference takes hope to distribute a draft of Martin Biegelman, Director current treasury balance. PAINTBALL CLUB place Tuesday through a club constitution to be Microsoft Corporation’s Anyone interested in Thursday, students by Brent Armbruster voted on early in the fall Financial Integrity Unit. For participating in this trip must participating in the trip will The Paintball Club’s first come to a meeting or give me semester. Vincent has set up detailed information on the provide a non-refundable necessarily miss several meeting of the year will be a shout at a Facebook group (http:// conference, go to $100 deposit (cash or check classes. Haslinger will work Sept. 23, in Franciscan Hall, [email protected], or www.facebook.com/ www.utica.edu/ payable to Hilbert College) with participants and their Conference Room B, at 3 p.m. [email protected]. group.php?gid=85103226716), eciconference. to Haslinger no later than other instructors to make the This past year was Thank you, Hilbert College, which he hopes all potential This conference will be a Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. No trip a value-added experience awesome, guys. Thanks for for giving us the opportunity club members will join to valuable experience for exceptions will be made to to their semester’s work. all your hard work. Also, to play this amazing sport exchange ideas on future Professional Studies this deadline. The deposit thanks to GRC Paintball for and to get our names out to club activities. Division students (in may be dropped off at William Haslinger Donald Vincent accounting, legal studies, Haslinger’s office, Bogel holding their sweet events. the public. Hilbert College Assistant Professor Assistant Professor computer security and Room 120A. If anyone wants to have a will forever be remembered. Communication Studies information assurance), as good time playing paintball, FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAYS
Four Orientation Days for freshmen and their parents were held during the summer months (one in June and July, two in August). One of the all-day activities, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., involved team-building activities for the freshmen class of 2013 led by Student Orientation Leaders to encourage teamwork and leadership. Some of these activities were captured in photos taken on August 14 and, in one case, on July 31.
Orientation &/or Peer Leaders The Orange Team Handles Vince Amico, Elle Zimpfer, & Brooke Rider (8/14) the Canvas Challenge (8/14)
The Green Team Prepares Again for The Blue Team Puzzles Over theJump-Rope Challenge (7/31) the Questionnaire Challenge (8/14)
The Blue Team Aggressively Attacks The Orange Team Competes in the the Spinner Challenge (8/14) Spoon-&-Egg Carry Challenge (8/14) CLUBS
ASTRONOMY CLUB SET TO BLAST OFF THIS FALL!
“The most that go ka-boom in the night, it’s estimated to be 38,000 Sound interesting? Good. Universe.” After that, we’ll true, it’s expanding at a speed incomprehensible thing or amazements such as Sir times brighter (bring your All interested “Astros” see what the solar winds that’s really got Giggy with about the universe is that William Herschel’s “Garnet” shades) and more than 1,400 should come to BH 150 at 2 blow our way; we might do it. For further info, contact it’s comprehensible.” star? This “red supergiant” times the diameter of our sun. p.m. on Sept. 15 for our first some star gazing, stream Dr. Hughes at Albert Einstein lies 3,000 light years from For scale, the envelope of club meeting. We’ll kick off some of the Hubble [email protected] or call earth towards the Herschel’s star would extend the year by watching the telescope’s latest fare, visit ext. 226, or stop by room 111. Want to really expand your constellation Cepheus. One between the orbits of Jupiter Blue-Ray version of The some local planetariums, consciousness? Ever of the most massive and and Saturn. That’s way History Channel’s mind- whatever the group decides. Dr. Anthony Hughes wonder about wormholes, luminous stars in our galaxy, bigger than a pancake. spaghetti fying series, “The Basically, the sky’s the limit, Professor, English black holes, or supernovae and if one current theory is
High Resolution Close-up of Solar Corona, from Robert Gendler’s The Cigar Galaxy, from Robert Gendler’s Capturing the Stars: Astrophotography by the Masters, p. 35 Capturing the Stars: Astrophotography by the Masters, p. 91
Jets from Radio Galaxy 3C296, from Robert J. Nemiroff A Multi-Wavelength View of the Cartwheel Galaxy, from & Jerry T. Bonnell’s The Universe, 365 Days, Aug. 3rd page Lars Lindberg Christensen et al.’s Hidden Universe, p. 123
HILBERT STUDENTS TAKE EDUCATIONAL CRUISE
Many of the student The students were given a the Hamburg Police passenger steals another ship, Bob’s team would turn America, and Costa. organizations at Hilbert tour and special briefings Department. Bob told passenger’s card and the evidence over to the FBI, Altogether Carnival College offer off-campus regarding the investigation students that two crimes attempts to use it to make which has primary Corporation owns 90 ships experiences which include of possible frauds against investigated by his staff were purchases. jurisdiction. If the crime does and employees 65,000 community service and the company and how the credit card fraud and identity Bob emphasized that crime not meet federal law shipboard employees, with educational trips. These do company protects the theft. A typical credit card of any type aboard a Carnival enforcement criteria, then the an additional 4,500 not have to be all work, as confidential information of its fraud involves someone who cruise ship is exceptionally matter is turned over to the employees at its Miami recently demonstrated by the customers and employees. steals and then uses another rare and is far less than you’d local authorities. headquarters. ECI Club. Students and Both of these are areas of person’s credit card in an find “on land.” Each ship has Bob told the students that Students were also briefed some recent graduates study by ECI students. attempt to get a free cruise, a security staff headed by a his staff is responsible for 22 by Carlos Beceiro, Manager accompanied Professor Bill The investigation briefing or someone who attempts to Chief Security Officer. If a Carnival ships and the of Carnival’s Information Haslinger on a four-day was given by Bob Williams, spend money above their major situation occurs, the 100,000 passengers who sail Security staff. Carlos “educational” cruise aboard Manager of Investigations credit limit. While on a ship’s security staff takes the each week. He said Carnival provided students with a rare Carnival Cruise Lines ship for Carnival’s Security cruise, customers use appropriate action. Then hosts 3.5 million passengers tour of the corporation’s “Imagination.” On May 17, Services. Bob is a retired Carnival’s “Sail and Sign” investigators from Bob’s annually. Students also secured server room and the group flew to Miami, Detective Sergeant from the card, which acts like a credit staff fly to the ship to learned that Carnival gave them an overview of Florida, where they visited Hamburg Police Department, card for any purchases while complete their investigation. Corporation owns a number how his staff helps to protect Carnival’s headquarters. whose brother Mike is on board a ship. Identity After investigating any of other cruise lines currently a police officer on theft occurs when a crimes committed on a cruise including Princess, Holland Continued on page 12 Educational Cruise Continued from page 11 OFFICES the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information regarding its customers and employees. WELCOME, AND WELCOME BACK After the tour and briefings by Madison Lux at Carnival’s headquarters, the students departed for The Academic Services Center (ASC) would like to extend a very warm welcome to all students starting their first year at Hilbert College, and their cruise, which took them welcome back everyone who is returning for another exciting year. from Miami to Key West and For those of you who are unfamiliar with Academic Services, feel free to visit us any time in Bogol Hall, Room 107. Our always energetic and on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cheerful director of the ASC is Mich Sojda. If you ever have any questions, stop in and ask her. If she does not know the answer, she will find cruise was originally someone who does. Debbie Dimitrovski, the assistant director of ASC and the disabilities director, will be out on maternity leave for approximately scheduled to travel to the first month and a half of school, but make sure to get to know her as well, once she returns! Cozumel, Mexico, but was re- At the Academic Services Center, we understand that it is not always easy to find a place to work on homework during the school year. That is routed to Nassau because of why we strive to create a friendly environment in which you can work by yourself or with friends. In the ASC there are computers that all students the swine flu problems in are allowed to use for any of their school-related or personal needs. Mexico. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to make up a test or exam, the ASC is always the place where you come to take it. After While on board the Carnival receiving permission from your professor to make up the test, simply come and see us to set up an appointment (only offered on Fridays) and to Imagination, students were receive the correct forms. given a tour and briefing by Perhaps one of the best services that the ASC offers is our free tutoring. This year, however, our tutoring system has changed slightly so that Chief Security Officer Singh. we now have the ability to offer tutoring in more courses. We will still be having open tutoring sessions in math, writing, and accounting at the He took them to the ship’s following times: bridge, which is another rare Accounting Writing Math opportunity only afforded to Monday — 12:30-2:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. special passengers. In Tuesday 3-6 p.m. 2-4 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. answer to a student’s Wednesday — 12:30-2:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. question, he replied, “Yes, Thursday 3-6 p.m. 2-4 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. the ship does have a brig (jail cell) in the rare event that it In addition, we will also be setting up a system for individual tutoring in these subjects, plus additional ones. All you will have to do is sign up is needed.” to meet with a tutor in the subject that you need help in (subjects to be announced). The tutors’ names and subjects, along with the times that The rest of the students’ trip they will be available, will be listed in the ASC. This will give you the opportunity to receive one-on-one help with a tutor, which will hopefully was taken up enjoying the increase your understanding of the subject that you are struggling in. sun, fun, and food of their We hope to see you all in Academic Services this year. Do not ever be afraid to stop in with your questions; we will always do our best to find Carnival Cruise. One you the answers. If for no other reason, you should at least drop by to take advantage of the bottomless candy dish on our front desk! student, Junior Eric Davies, could not believe it when at dinner Professor Haslinger ACADEMIC SERVICES WELCOMES STUDENT RECORDS OFFICE informed him that he could SIERRA RAPONE TO THE STAFF! ANNOUNCEMENT eat as much of anything he desired off the menu, and it Debbie Dimitrovski, the all our students and University in Florida. She Lost your class schedule? Changing your major? was all included in the pre- Assistant Director of assisting them in their grew up in Leroy, New York, Applying for a minor? paid price of the cruise. So Academic Services, and her educational success. which is between Buffalo Come and see us in the Student Records office. We can each evening Eric ordered an husband became the proud Sierra attended Canisius and Rochester. help! appetizer (sometimes two), parents of Matthew on College for both her Please stop in to the The Student Records office is located in Franciscan salad, three entrées, and Thursday, Aug. 13 at 3:33 pm. bachelor’s degree in Academic Services Center, hall, Room 102. dessert (sometimes two), and He weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz. sociology and her master of Bogel Hall, Room 107, to PLEASE NOTE: Drop/Add period ends Tuesday, Sept. ate it all. It should be pointed Replacing Debbie while she science degree in student introduce yourself and 15, 2009. out that Eric is as skinny as a is home with Matthew, we are personnel administration, welcome Sierra to the Hilbert rail. Talk about a fast fortunate to have the talents which she completed this College community. metabolism! of Sierra Rapone in the past spring. She has had Patricia T. Wilson Student Records Clerk Center. While her main focus internship experiences at Mich Sojda William Haslinger will be disability services, she Canisius, Buffalo State ASC Director Assistant Professor, ECI is looking forward to meeting College, and Jacksonville NEW DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCE LIFE, JUDICIAL AFFAIRS SELECTED
Jason Lanker has been Housing Officers, comes to appointed director of Hilbert from Paul Smith’s residence life and judicial College, where he was affairs at Hilbert College. coordinator of residential Lanker will oversee all on- living. Before this, he was campus living facilities and residence hall director and off-campus properties used coordinator of orientation for residential housing, leaders at Utica College. manage residential life staff, A native of Greenwood, Ind., and administer residential Lanker holds a master’s living policies and degree in liberal studies from procedures. In his judicial the University of Southern affairs role, he will administer Indiana, and a bachelor’s the Hilbert Student Code of degree in anthropology and Conduct and supervise linguistics from Indiana operation of the college’s University. judicial process. Lanker, a member of the Paula Witherell Northeast Association of Director, Public Relations College and University PRINT BYTES
Who and What Counts in Philosophical Reasoning
“ . . . the views of the reader and the author are the only ones that count. The opinions of others are used only to clear our own minds” (44).
John Rawls. A Theory of Justice. Rev. ed. Cambirdge, MA: Belknap P/Harvard UP, 1999. THE COUNSELING CORNER Where Every Concern is Treated with Dignity and Respect FINDING YOUR PLACE Making Your Place at College
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 making friends. Sure, that is a big deal. Yet, it is also about seeking a place to belong during your stay. Do not worry—you will find your place on campus. It just requires a bit of effort. Please stop by and visit the Counseling Center. We are here for all of your needs Finding Your Place: The concept of belonging makes a lot of sense. After all, you and confidentiality is our top priority! want to belong to a group of good friends; you want to belong within the campus community. As you are trying to figure out where you belong, here are some simple About the Counseling Center things you can do to make it a bit easier: Reach Out: One of the best ways to step outside of yourself and your own issues The Hilbert College Counseling Center provides and maintains a confidential, safe is to reach out to others. So reach out to someone else who may be struggling with the environment for everyone. Using a holistic approach, we offer educational whole belonging thing, too. You will be able to help each other navigate this new encouragement for a healthy mind, body, and spirit. A warm, friendly, and professional environment. atmosphere is offered to you (free of charge) as you pursue your academic and personal Stick Your Neck Out: Start by saying “hello” to a perfect stranger. And then goals. progress to talking with that guy in your math class. Put yourself out there, at your Counseling is a shared process which involves the development of a distinctive, own pace, and you will soon feel more connected. confidential helping relationship. In this relationship, the counselor acts as a catalyst Find Similarities: Check out an organization that might attract people with similar in assisting clients to understand more accurately themselves and their world. interests to your own. Go to the H-Files organization, or the S.A.D.D. Club, or give Goals established within this relationship allow individuals to understand better their Student Activities a whirl. Take that first step and you are bound to find folks with feelings and actions, their relationships with others, their particular situation, the choices whom you have something in common. they make, and future decisions. This process allows individuals to grow towards their Seek Connections: Ask a few people to go to lunch or play basketball. Talk with own personal goals as well as make positive choices along the way. someone when you are standing in line at the bookstore. Connect on basic levels and Meet the Director of the Hilbert College Counseling Center: deeper connections will soon follow. Stay True to Yourself: College is not about impressing other people 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 whom you are. Search Out: *People who challenge you to be better. *Good support systems. *Positive influences. *Genuine friends. ______
BEING THE REAL YOU
There is peer pressure at college—of course. Some “friends” may expect you to go along with their decisions, even though they don’t feel right to you. Others may push Phyllis Dewey is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is located you to do things that you just do not want to do. in the Counseling Center in the front foyer of the Dining Hall. Please stop by at your That is why it is so important to stay true to who you are. You know what is important convenience. You may also e-mail or call for an appointment that fits your schedule. 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 [email protected] values. (716) 926-8930 For instance . . . Serve others. College is not all about you. Doing community service—giving Please visit our Resource Room located in the front foyer of the Dining Hall; our self- your time—is a value that will last a lifetime. help section in the McGrath Library; and the Chat Room, the Counseling Center satellite Make time to worship. If this practice means a lot to you, keep it up. There are office located in the Residence Hall. community places of worship close by and readily available to your needs. Treat others well. Do not make others the butt of jokes to fit in. Instead, find Upcoming Events friends who value treating people well. “Who Moved My Cheese,” Monday, Sept. 7, 2 p.m. (location to be announced) Decide about drinking. If you have made the decision to abstain or drink “Craft Day at Hilbert,” Monday, Sept. 7, 3:30 p.m. Dining Hall responsibly, the myth that everyone else is drinking heavily should not sway you. It is “The Counseling Center’s Great Habits I” (Stephen R. Covey) just not true; most other students DO NOT drink that much, if at all. Say “No.” Whether it is experimenting with drugs, being pressured to go farther “YOU are in Charge—Bored, Bored, Bored,” Friday, Sept. 11, 2:30 p.m. than you would like in a relationship, or being pushed to put off studying in favor of (location to be announced) partying, you can say “no.” “The Counseling Center’s Great Habits II” (Covey) If something does not feel right, chances are that it is not for you. So trust your “Have a Plan—The Bug Collecting Kit,” Friday, Sept. 18, 2:30 p.m. instincts and be the real you. It will soon help you find your true place in this college (location to be announced) world. “The Counseling Center’s Great Habits III” (Covey) If you have questions and would like some comfort in finding what is “right for you,” “Priorities – A Spelling Test,” Friday, Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m. please contact the Counseling Center for a confidential, safe environment in which to (location to be announced) discuss your personal concerns. More Great Habits in October—watch for details!
Office of Institutional Advancement SEQUENCE PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARDS PRESENTED TO “First the blade, and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear.” HILBERT DIRECTOR THE COUNSELING Step by step, day by day, Paula Witherell, Hilbert Advancement and Support Life unfolds in an orderly way. CENTER College’s public relations of Education, an director, received three 2009 organization from which she If I press, wishes each and every one of our students a very safe Excalibur Awards from the received a 2009 Accolade If I push, and happy year at Hilbert College. Public Relations Society of Award honorable mention in If I struggle, America Buffalo Niagara the Specific Media Relations If I rush, Peace is not a destination . . . it is a journey. Chapter at its 20th annual Projects category. awards dinner held last Witherell, a West Seneca How slow the working seems to be! Phyllis K. Dewey, M.S.Ed., L.M.H.C. month. resident, earned a graduate Yet an order rules in spite of me. Licensed Mental Health Counselor A past Excalibur Awards certificate in public relations Director of Counseling winner, Witherell received a strategic management and a How wise I am when I let life be Hilbert College silver for Hilbert bachelor’s degree in A gentle proceeding from the heart of me. 5200 South Park Avenue Connections, the college’s communications/ For in God is sequence to all things, Hamburg, New York 14075 magazine, and bronze broadcasting from Buffalo A divine unfolding from inner springs. (716) 649-7900, ext. 232 awards in media relations State College. and crisis communications. Paula Witherell Rev. Dorothy Pierson She’s a member of PRSA Director, Public Relations and the Council for the OFFICES
AGNES? LEO? RUFINO? WHAT’S IN A NAME? CAMPUS MINISTRY ON THE MOVE You may have noticed that Hilbert College in 1967 and death occurred three months the student residence halls served as president in 1973- later on Nov. 16, 1253. The Office of Campus Carolina). Now, with the this is done in a variety of and apartment buildings at 74. Ministry has relocated from consolidation of the two ways. So regularly check Hilbert now have names. In 1977, Sister Katherine Leo House Franciscan Hall to Bogel Hall. offices, Barbara has very this newspaper, the College’s (No more A, B, D, and E!) If pursued studies in pastoral Brother Leo, a priest from With the new office comes a happily assumed the website, and the campus you have wondered after ministry and ministered at Assisi, was St. Francis’ new Director of Campus responsibilities of campus ministry bulletin board to whom the buildings were St. Joseph Hospital, closest and constant Ministry, Barbara Bonanno. minister. find out about liturgies, named, read on. You will see Cheektowaga; St. Anthony companion. Leo joined Barbara has been part of the Campus ministry is all about prayer services, retreats, that, for the most part, the Home, Hamburg; and the Francis as a Friar Minor Hilbert community for over you and meeting a variety of service projects like Habitat individuals are connected Courtyards health care around 1209 and eventually 19 years. Since 2005, she has your needs. It attends to for Humanity, and social with the College’s facility, Hamburg. She became his confessor and served as Director of some of your religious and events and outings. You are Franciscan heritage. retired to Immaculate secretary. He is noted as one Mission Integration. It is in spiritual needs; your need to also invited to stop by the Conception Convent, of Francis’ most faithful that capacity that she often give back to the community office, Bogel 103C, anytime. St. Joseph Hall Hamburg, in 1991 and died disciples and a staunch collaborated with Sister through performing service And remember, campus there on Feb. 23, 2006, at the defender of the primitive Jackie Benbenek, the work; your need to have fun; ministry is for everyone! St. Joseph was the age of 91. ideals of the Franciscan College’s previous Director your need to feel that you husband of Mary and foster- An empowering, spirit- fraternity. Because of Leo’s of Campus Ministry (who is belong and are an active Barbara Bonanno Director, Mission Integration father of Jesus. He was a oriented woman, Sister simplicity and tenderness, currently working at an member of the Hilbert & Campus Ministry man of great faith, obedient Katherine was known for Francis called him the “little outreach center in South community; and more. All to God, compassionate, her progressiveness in lamb of God.” Leo was with caring, and righteous. A education, concern for the Francis at LaVerna when the FINANCIAL AID CORNER carpenter by trade, his feast poor, patience, service, saint received the stigmata. August 28, 2009 day is March 19. integrity, and vision. It was there that Francis gave Throughout the life of the following blessing to Announcements from the Student Finance Office, Franciscan Hall Mother Colette Hilbert, this Saint Agnes House him: May the Lord bless you feast day was a special one. and keep you. May He show DROP/ADD PERIOD ENDS 9/15/2009 – The last day to change your course schedule Her great devotion to St. Caterina Offreduccio di His face to you and be (drop or add classes) is Tuesday, Sept. 15. Office Hours during the Drop/Add period Joseph began while still a Favorone, from a noble merciful to you. May He turn are 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (except for Friday, Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). child in Poland. The young family of Assisi, was the His countenance to you and Agnes Victoria Hilbert and younger sister of St. Clare. give you peace. May the BOOKSTORE CREDIT ENDS 9/18/09 – The last day to utilize bookstore credit her family prayed daily Sixteen days after Clare’s Lord bless you, Brother Leo. (charge your textbooks against your financial aid credit balance) is Friday, Sept. 18. before a statue of St. Joseph secret flight from her Leo cared for Francis during with the Christ Child in his parents’ home, Caterina his last illness. And it was COMPLETED FINANCIAL AID FILE – Financial aid cannot be applied to your student arms. Over the years she joined her at the monastery he, along with Brother account until your financial aid file is complete. Please check with the Student Finance developed great confidence of Sant’Angelo di Ponzo. Angelo, another favorite Office staff if you are unsure whether or not you owe any documentation to complete and trust in him, and would She, like Clare, chose to give companion, who sang the your file! often say, “St. Joseph will up her wealth to live a life of “Canticle of the Sun” to provide!” poverty and penance. console Francis as he lay AVOID $40.00 LATE FEE – Be sure to make tuition payment arrangements by Tuesday, As the foundress of a new Caterina’s name as a dying. Leo was also present Sept. 15, to avoid a $40.00 late fee on your account! Franciscan community in religious was Agnes. at the deathbed of his dear the United States in 1897, Angry at having lost two friend, St. Clare. He, himself, OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS – NEED MONEY $$$? Stop in periodically to the Student Sister Colette Hilbert placed of his daughters, Favorone died at the Porziuncola on Finance Office and check out the availability of outside scholarships that may benefit the nuns under the Offreduccio sent his Nov. 15, 1271 and is buried YOU! patronage of St. Joseph. It brother Monaldo and near the tomb of Francis at was her congregation, the several relations and armed the Basilica of St. Francis in The Student Finance Office staff . . . is here for YOU! Franciscan Sisters of St. followers to the monastery Assisi. Joseph, who later founded to force Agnes to return Cindy Claar, Student Finance Technician, ext. 314 Hilbert College in 1957. home. Monaldo, overcome Rufino House Kelly Canaski, Student Finance Counselor, ext. 277 with rage, drew his sword Brother Rufino, from a noble Suna Combs, Student Finance Counselor, ext. 249 Sister Katherine House to strike his niece. However, family of Assisi, was a cousin Elaine Szczepanski, Student Finance Counselor, ext. 308 his arm dropped to his side, of St. Clare. He was already Beverly Chudy, Director of Financial Aid, ext. 207 Sister Katherine Marie withered and useless. The a priest when, in 1210, he Julie Lanski, Director of Student Financial Services, ext. 208 Biernacki, FSSJ, was a others dragged Agnes out followed St. Francis, who teacher, parochial school of the monastery by her held him in high esteem for Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; principal, academic dean, hair, striking and kicking her his purity. In Francis’ Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and—for a brief time— repeatedly. When Clare description of the ideal friar, Telephone: 649-7900 president of Hilbert College. came to the rescue, Agnes’ he said one should possess Born Catherine Biernacki in body became so heavy that “the virtuous and incessant Baltimore on March 6, 1914, her assailants dropped her prayer of Rufino, who prayed ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺ she entered the aspirancy of in a field nearby. even when he slept and in the Franciscan Sisters of St. St. Francis brought the anything he did he Joseph in Baltimore in 1927, sisters to live at San Elaine Szczepanski incessantly held his spirit in Student Finance Counselor became a postulant in 1931, Damiano. Soon other union with the Lord. . . .” and professed her final women of Assisi joined the Rufino talked little and did vows in 1936. She received Poor Ladies, the original not like to preach. Once, bachelor’s degrees from the name of the order that Clare when he asked to be excused University of Detroit and founded. Ortolana, mother from doing so, Francis to tears as those present in Trinity Hall Marygrove College and a of Clare and Agnes, and rebuked him and commanded the church were so greatly master’s degree from St. Beatrice, another sister, that he go to Assisi wearing moved by the passionate Trinity is the term employed Bonaventure University. eventually came to San only his breeches and preach words of the holy men. to signify the central doctrine She also attended Damiano as well. In 1219, to the people in some Rufino was always close to of the Christian religion: In Dominican College in Francis appointed Agnes as church. Rufino promptly Francis, especially during the one Godhead, there are Racine, WI, and the abbess of the Order’s obeyed. Francis was last two years of his life. He Three Persons—the Father, University of Wisconsin. convent at Monticelli in immediately remorseful of personally nursed Francis the Son, and the Holy Spirit. An educator for 41 years, Florence. She also this harsh command to one and saw the sacred stigmata, These Three Persons are Sister Katherine taught at established convents at of the gentlest men in Assisi. which Francis had concealed distinct one from another; Immaculata Academy in Mantua, Venice, and Padua. He made himself do what he from everyone. Brother they are co-eternal and co- Hamburg and in schools in Agnes always remained had demanded of Rufino. Rufino died at the equal; all are uncreated and other cities. She was also loving and loyal to her sister Immediately disrobing, he Porziuncola around 1270 and omnipotent. principal of several schools and to her ideals. She went to Assisi accompanied is buried near the tomb of including St. Barnabas returned from Florence to be by Brother Leo who carried Francis at the Basilica of St. Barbara Bonanno School in Depew. She with Clare during her final the saint’s habit and that of Francis in Assisi. Director, Mission Integration became academic dean at illness and death. Her own Brother Rufino. Jeers turned & Campus Ministry DEPARTMENT NEWS
CJ & FSI/CSI NEWS ECI UNDERGOES CHANGES CJ GRADS JOB PLACEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Hilbert College began fall of 2009, the computer Hilbert CJ Graduate Named City’s Top Cop offering a new baccalaureate security option in the ECI program entitled economic program is now designated Lindsey Rindos, a 2007 CJ graduate, was hired by the Amy Pfeffer (Weiser), a 2006 CJ Graduate, was recently crime investigation, or ECI, “Computer Security and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as a Detention honored when she was named the first-ever winner of in the fall of 1999. The ECI Information Assurance.” Deputy. Lindsey will work in the Tampa Florida area. the Rochester Police Department’s Top Cop Award. A program required students Students entering the Congratulations are in order for Lindsey and we wish three-year veteran of the force, Amy was chosen as the to take courses in three program in Fall 2009 and later you all the best during this new and exciting venture. one officer whose performance has been beyond and disciplines: accounting, will now receive their degree The faculty members of the Criminal Justice and above all fellow officers. Officer Pfeffer logged more criminal justice, and under the new Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation Division arrests than any other officer in the department. More computer security. There baccalaureate program would like to congratulate Joanie O’Neill, a 2001 CJ importantly, she assisted in saving her partner’s life were two areas of name. This change was the graduate, who was recently hired by the Erie County when he was shot in the back of the head. The faculty concentration that students result of input from faculty, Probation Office. We wish you much success in your members of the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science/ could choose to follow: the ECI department new position. Crime Scene Investigation Division congratulate Amy financial investigations and advisory board, and The Criminal Justice and Forensic Science/Crime on a job well done. We are proud to say she is one of computer security. The graduates, all of whom saw Scene Investigation Division is proud to announce that our finest graduates. financial investigations a need to change the Joseph Sanabria, a 2006 CJ graduate, has been chosen option concentrated on program description to for a position with the Cellino and Barnes law firm as a Hilbert Graduate Accepts the Hilbert College Medal accounting and fraud reflect more accurately the private investigator. With the tireless assistance of examination, while the course of study. Denise Harris from the Career Development Center, Joe Todd Ehret, a 1998 Criminal Justice graduate and computer security option Additionally, the academic was chosen over sixteen other applicants. Many Detective for the Hamburg Police Department, accepted concentrated on computer side of the college has thanks go to Denise for working so hard to help our the Hilbert College Medal from College President Dr. and network operating undergone a major students achieve their career dreams. We wish Joe the Cynthia Zane, at the Hilbert College 2009 systems, computer security, structural change which has best of luck in this exciting endeavor. Commencement ceremony. Dr. Zane stated that members and forensics. affected the program. Both Joseph Thurston, a 2008 CJ graduate, has been hired of the police department have “demonstrated Over the ensuing ten years, the accounting-ECI track by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is on outstanding professionalism in the field” and have as the result of changes in and the newly designated assignment in California. The Criminal Justice and created a mutually beneficial partnership which allows technology, laws, and computer security and Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation Division Hilbert and the Hamburg Police Department to work regulations, continual information assurance would like to congratulate Joe on this incredible together in the community. Detective Ehret accepted updates were made to the programs will fall under what achievement. the medal on behalf of the police department and fellow program’s curriculum and to is now called the Amanda Cali, a 2008 FS/CSI graduate, entered the Hilbert graduates: Detective Scott Kashino (1996), course syllabi. In the fall of Professional Studies academy for the United States Border Patrol in May. Officer David Olday (1990), and Chief of Detectives (Ret.) 2008, the college made the Division. The chairperson Amanda will participate in the academy for Capt. A. Daniel Shea (1978), who is also a respected decision to revise the of the new division is approximately three months and will also receive eight adjunct faculty member. The faculty members of the financial investigations Professor Wendy Edson. weeks of additional training to become fluent in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science/Crime Scene option of the ECI program Professor Sandra Spanish. Congratulations, Amanda. The Criminal Division are honored to have our graduates represent and make it a track under the Augustine will continue Justice and Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation Hilbert College so well in the field. accounting degree program. teaching accounting and Division is so proud to announce the success of our This decision was based anti-fraud courses. graduate. We wish Amanda all the best as she Hilbert Graduate Promoted by the Hamburg Police upon a number of factors that Professors Tom Algoe and undergoes this intensive training. made it clear that graduates Bill Haslinger are working Congratulations are in order for Nicholas Budney, a Donna J. Zimpfer Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice of the ECI program needed under a job-sharing 1998 Criminal Justice graduate, who was promoted to to have a strong foundation agreement with the college. Police Lieutenant by the Hamburg Police Department. in accounting. Students in Professor Haslinger will The faculty members of the Criminal Justice and Forensic the new accounting degree teach full-time in the fall, and Science/Crime Scene Investigation Division wish Nick MEMORIAL TRAINING program with the ECI track Professor Algoe will teach continued success in the field. We are so excited to see still take all of the anti-fraud full-time in the spring. him continue to grow and excel in his position. TOWER IS DEDICATED specialty courses that Depending on program students took under the needs, it is anticipated they New Web Site Developed by Hilbert Graduate “old” ECI program. will continue this schedule Qualey, “The tower would The Joseph A. Now for the news of the not be here today,” said fair for the next couple of years. Jenna Dulak, a 2008 ECI Graduate and Hilbert’s Web Longobardo and David C. latest change in the ECI manager Denny Lang. Manager, recently completed a revision of the Niagara Brinkerhoff Memorial program. Beginning in the County Sheriff’s web site. Having no experience in web Training Tower was The tower will be used by William Haslinger site development, this task was challenging for Jenna. dedicated at the 170th the New York State Police for Assistant Professor, ECI Professional Studies Division Unsurprisingly, Jenna met the challenge head on and Annual Erie County Fair on demonstrations during the was instrumental in the successful launch of the new August 12. The tower was fair and is available to all first web site. Hilbert students, faculty, and staff rely on built by the New York State responders for training Jenna to keep us “connected” each and every day. We Trooper’s Foundation and purposes. REHABILITATION SERVICES have always known how talented and creative Jenna is. the 100 Club of Buffalo. Qualey was the first to PROGRAM We are so proud her work can now be recognized in the Richard Qualey, New York rappel down the tower. The ONLY ONE IN STATE community. Congratulations Jenna for a job well done! State Police Investigator faculty members of the and Hilbert College adjunct Criminal Justice and NAMED TO REGISTRY Donna J. Zimpfer instructor, was recognized Forensic Science Division Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice are very proud of the strong for his hard work, Hilbert College’s and standards. Hilbert’s leadership he demonstrated dedication, and rehabilitation services academic major, which was in making this dedication a organizational savvy for the program has been approved the first undergraduate success. role he played in the by the Council on degree of its kind offered at CJ STUDENT construction of this tower. Donna J. Zimpfer Rehabilitation Education a Western New York college, Without Investigator Assistant Professor, Criminal Commission (CORE) to be met the stringent standards RECOGNIZED Justice included in its international of the registry and is listed Undergraduate Registry, as an approved program on Lonna McCary, a junior Buffalo Field Office of the making Hilbert’s program the CORE Web site. criminal justice student, was Secret Service. the only one in the state to The registry is the only recognized by the United Congratulations to Lonna receive this distinction. formal recognition available States Secret Service. McCary, and we wish you Approved by CORE’s for undergraduate programs McCary is an office more continued success in Commission on in rehabilitation and assistant (OA) and she your position. Undergraduate Education, disability studies. received a monetary award the selection is based on for her work with counterfeit Donna J. Zimpfer Hilbert’s detailed self-study Paula Witherell bills and the outstanding Assistant Professor, Criminal of the program’s curriculum Director, Public Relations support she provides to the Justice DEPARTMENT NEWS
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EFFORTS FOR DOMESTIC Another primary goal of such as data on regional and Raleigh-Durham, and The best part of the My VIOLENCE VICTIMS CampusBuffalo is to engage national prospective does a better job of Math Lab program is all the the WNY business employment for jobs related retaining the area’s built-in help tools that will A committed advocate for adult survivors of sexual community in ways that will to specific majors. educated workforce allow students to feel as if domestic violence victims, abuse, preventive services, assist colleges and Information on the than Austin and Denver. they have a tutor at their side Sharon Sisti, chairperson/ and family and group universities in addressing executive director position is as they work on their assistant professor of counseling, among many the region’s employment also available on the site. • WNY colleges and homework at any time of the human and rehabilitation related areas. gaps and providing area Inquiries and interested universities generate day. 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The full report may area institutions in a According to a former violence. This marks the care, and related topics at director, who will work from be found on the recent year, 46 percent student from the State third significant honor she’s several conferences and Hilbert’s campus, will CampusBuffalo Web site. were bachelor’s degrees University of New York at received in recent months, workshops. oversee the program’s Klyczek said that, “On the and 30 percent were Buffalo, “It gave you having been named the 2009 A member of the National expansion, outreach, and whole, the study affirmed the master’s, doctoral, and immediate feedback on your Social Worker of the Year by Association of Social facilitation, including region’s higher education professional degrees. homework and let you know the Western Division of the Workers and the National enhanced consortium-wide institutions must work Nearly a quarter of all what grade you received. 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Oishei the region that together play for Advocacy from Child & University at Buffalo and a Created by the University standing in the region.” Foundation strives to be a a pivotal role in the regional Family Services of Erie bachelor’s degree in music at Buffalo Regional Institute, catalyst for change to economy, representing a Among the study findings: County. education from the State the CampusBuffalo Web site enhance economic vitality multi-billion dollar enterprise For the past 28 years, Sisti University of New York at www.campusbuffalo.org is • The economic and the quality of life for the that also positions the region has been actively involved College at Fredonia. a one-stop resource for impact of the Buffalo-Niagara region. The for economic growth by consortium’s 22 preparing a cutting-edge in efforts for domestic She resides in Buffalo. prospective students, foundation was established violence victims in Western parents and families, institutions is $3.2 in 1940 by John R. Oishei, knowledge workforce and billion, which is 20 times providing a rich source of New York. She’s worked in Paula Witherell guidance counselors, founder of Trico Products the areas of family violence Director, Public Relations greater than that of ideas and technology. advisors, and education Corp. treatment, the investigation professionals. It’s designed nonprofit arts and The Western New York cultural institutions and and treatment of child abuse to build awareness of Consortium of Higher Paula Witherell and neglect, treatment of academic offerings at WNY almost double that of Education is comprised of 22 Director, Public Relations ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
FILM REVIEW The Ugly Truth
by Rachel Dobiesz The film is grittier than most romantic comedies 3 stars and treats love as something that can be, at The Ugly Truth is a far times, not pretty at all. Its better film than its undertones speak to the previews would have you fact that there are more believe. Rather than similarities than being a shallow film, it is differences in the ways that instead a rather refreshing men and women change from the usual approach relationships. parade of cookie cutter Rather than excusing romantic comedies. chauvinistic behavior as Although the film at times being intrinsic to men, the relies on offensive and film instead explores how stereotypical material, it this particular behavior also has something may be a way to hide modern to say about the insecurity and a desire to relationship between men avoid pain. and women. Some moviegoers may Katherine Heigl, Katherine Heigl & Gerard Butler be put off by its graphic formerly of Grey’s language and blunt Anatomy, plays Abby, Mike Chadway (Gerard win him over by following relationships. On the Charming” so often discussion, but The Ugly the producer of a Butler), the host of a small his instructions. contrary, she is plainly placed in romantic Truth will truly be struggling Sacramento independent show, The Heigl has the potential to dressed, is devoted to her comedies. Butler never entertaining to anyone television show. Her lack Ugly Truth, to boost become a romantic career, finds the behavior allows his character to go who has ever tried to of a personal life allows ratings with his blunt and comedy staple, but this of the opposite gender over the top, however. figure out the inner mental her to devote the majority often offensive spin on the film ensures that she will completely confusing, and His rough-around-the- workings of the opposite of her time to the differences between men never be pigeonholed. occasionally has a dirty edges personality is gender. Far from being floundering program, and women. Her portrayal of Abby mouth. always tempered by the the primitive, ignorant which is on the brink of After Abby meets a does not embody the Similarly, Butler’s role as feeling that a heart of gold movie I was expecting, being cancelled. successful young doctor, “perfect woman” that is so an insensitive and caustic is hiding not far The Ugly Truth isn’t all She is horrified to learn Mike promises she can often presented in films television host is the exact underneath the surface. that ugly. that her boss has hired about love and opposite of the “Prince LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
SUMMER PLANNING PARTY TIPS
by Joleen Hernandez planning simple family day. Picking a day ahead location is very important the party is held at a local planning an outdoor party. functions can be a chore. of time, especially in our (depending on the number park, water balloons, You cannot go wrong with Just sitting in the sun can But with just a few simple crazy Buffalo weather, of family and friends that squirt guns, and outside hot dogs and hamburgers; be fun, but being around tips and tricks, you’ll be can be difficult. It’s you are inviting and the games always work. even grilled Polish friends and family can planning your first party in basically the luck of the space that you will need Even better, the park may sausage or bratwurst is a make it much more no time. draw. The best days to to accommodate all the have jungle gyms already grill favorite. Or you could enjoyable. With the fast The very first thing to have a party would be guests). Location also set up. At a beach venue, pull out the skewers and pace of the world today, think about and plan is the either on a Friday or depends on the type of the same types of activities make shish kabobs. Saturday. party: a picnic-style are usually enjoyable, as Don’t forget the You also want to choose family lunch, pot luck, or well as toys for the sand. watermelons, salads, and Father’s Day neighbors gathered outside and they seemed to be in a the time of day the party something big enough to For the adult kid in all of whatever else is a favorite Continued from page 2 good mood. Driving wasn’t will start. On Fridays, a cater. us, usually near our local of your family. As for that bad for a holiday. party would normally start Once you decide on the beaches are big kid toy beverages, if you want wish the father of their child Although we are in a a Happy Father’s Day, even around “Happy Hour,” location, start writing out rentals, such as jet skis, alcohol, make sure your recession that has seemed to party location allows it. if they were not together be getting better, even whereas a Saturday party a rough draft of your Sea Doos, and even boat anymore and had bitter though gas prices are on the could start any time after potential guest list. If you rentals. Also, water is very feelings for the failure of their rise again, individuals are still 11 a.m. are planning a family The food is one of the important, especially on relationship, but they knew being optimistic about life. The next part of planning reunion, or just a simple simplest parts of summer high heat days. that they were still good Having a male father figure fathers, no matter what. a party is the location. party of close friends, this planning, when hibachis When you are sending to get you through things the invitations based on In my apartment, cars were helps a lot. Even if your Whether it be at list is important. are pulled out and running. parked way down the street. father has died, you can still someone’s house, at a Also, if kids are The grill is hot and ready your guest list, you could I even lost my parking spot celebrate the times when he local park, at a local fire attending the party, there to char anyone’s hot dog. always add “Pot Luck,” in my apartment complex was alive. Father’s Day is The food is easy, in which everyone brings when I left to run a quick hall, or even at an need to be activities to something that never gets amusement park, the keep them occupied. If especially if you are errand. I had seen many old. Continued on page 18 SPORTS 2009 WOMEN’S SOCCER Date Opponent Time
Tuesday, Sept. 1 Wells College 5:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 5 $ vs. Cazenovia 7:00 pm 2009 MEN’S SOCCER (at Alfred Tourney) Date Opponent Time Sunday, Sept. 6 $ consolation/championship 4 / 7 pm Saturday, Sept. 12 @ Clarkson University 3:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 1 Daemen College 3:00 pm Sunday, Sept. 13 @ Potsdam University 1:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 5 $ Alfred University 10:00 am Saturday, Sept. 19 * University of Pittsburgh 1:00 pm Sunday, Sept. 6 $ Cazenovia College 10:00 am at Greensburg Wednesday, Sept. 9 @ SUNY Morrisville 4:00 pm Sunday, Sept. 20 @ Bethany College 1:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 12 Grove City College 3:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 24 @ Thiel College 3:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 15 @ Keuka College 6:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 26 * @ Franciscan University 1:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 19 * University of Pittsburgh 3:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 30 * D’Youville College 4:00 pm at Greensburg Saturday, Oct. 3 * Mount Aloysius College 1:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 24 @ Thiel College 5:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 7 * @ Medaille College 6:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 26 * @ Franciscan University 3:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 10 * @ Frostburg State University 5:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 29 * D’Youville College 4:00 pm Tuesday, Oct. 13 * @ Penn State Behrend 2:00 pm Thursday, Oct. 1 Wells College 4:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 17 * Penn State Altoona 1:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 3 * Mount Aloysius College 3:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 21 * University of Pittsburgh 3:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 7 * @ Medaille College 8:00 pm at Bradford Saturday, Oct. 10 * @ Frostburg State University 7:30 pm Saturday, Oct. 24 * @ La Roche College 1:00 pm Tuesday, Oct. 13 * @ Penn State Behrend 4:00 pm Tuesday, Oct. 27 Ursuline College 3:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 17 * Penn State Altoona 3:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 21 * University of Pittsburgh 1:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 31 AMCC quarterfinals (at higher seed) at Bradford Wednesday, Nov. 4 AMCC semi-finals (at higher seed) Saturday, Oct. 24 * @ La Roche College 3:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 7 AMCC championship (at higher seed) ______* Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Games; double-header games Saturday, Oct. 31 AMCC quarterfinals (at higher seed) with men afterwards Wednesday, Nov. 4 AMCC semi-finals (at higher seed) $ Alfred University Tournament Saturday, Nov. 7 AMCC championship (at higher seed) ______Head Coach: James A. Ruggiero, 11th season, 716-926-8797, * Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Games, double-header games with women first [email protected] $ Alfred University Classic Assistant Coaches: Cristina DiSano, Beata Fijalkowski, & Katrina Galofaro
Head Coach: Tim Kronenwetter (2nd year), 716-926-8796, [email protected] Assistant Coach: Mike Gabor 2009 WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Date Opponent Time Summer Planning Party Tips those out-of-town guests, mosquitoes at bay. September 4 & 5 @ Spartan Invitational, D’Youville College host Just remember, party Continued from page 17 If your party includes evening hours, you could planning is supposed to be Friday, Sept. 4 vs. Keuka College 4:00 pm a dish to pass and share always set up Christmas fun, so have fun with it. Friday, Sept. 4 vs. Medaille College 6:00 pm with one another. Also on lights, Tiki lights, or even Use the local phone book Saturday, Sept. 5 vs. D’Youville College 10:00 am the invitation, include your Chinese lanterns. There for tent, rock walls, dunk Saturday, Sept. 5 vs. SUNY Morrisville 12:00 pm timeline for the party, such are now places in every tank, and movie screen Saturday, Sept. 12 @ Cazenovia College 11:00 am as lunch at noon; water area where you can rent rentals. Call and reserve Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. Bard College (at Cazenovia) 1:00 pm balloon war at 1:30 p.m. giant movie screens to your party location well in Wednesday, Sept. 16 Medaille College 7:00 pm Also, you can’t forget the show movies at night. advance and be prepared Saturday, Sept. 26 * Mount Aloysius College 11:00 am directions to the party for Also at night, make sure if there is a reservation fee. Saturday, Sept. 26 Chatham College 3:00 pm to have citronella candles Just remember, “Have Tuesday, Sept. 29 * @ Medaille College 7:00 pm and bug spray to keep the fun!” Saturday, Oct. 3 * @ Penn State Altoona 1:00 pm Tuesday, Oct. 6 @ Buffalo State College 7:00 pm Thursday, Oct. 8 @ Alfred University 7:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 10 Cazenovia Col. (at St. John Fisher) 1:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 10 @ St. John Fisher College 3:00 pm Tuesday, Oct. 13 * University of Pittsburgh 7:00 pm PRINT BYTES at Bradford Saturday, Oct. 17 * La Roche College 11:00 am The Mind’s “I” Saturday, Oct. 17 Buffalo State College 3:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 21 * @ Penn State Behrend 7:00 pm “There is always an ‘I’ there, someone to whom things matter; so long as Saturday, Oct. 24 * @ Franciscan University 1:00 pm there is consciousness at all, there is a subject of that consciousness. Even Tuesday, Oct. 27 * D’Youville College 7:00 pm if you can’t tell your wife from a hat, there is still a you that must deal with Saturday, Oct. 31 # * Frostburg State University 1:00 pm this disability” (35). Saturday, Oct. 31 # * University of Pittsburgh 3:30 pm at Greensburg Colin McGinn. “The Musical Mystery.” Rev. Musicophilia: Tales of Tuesday, Nov. 3 AMCC first round (at higher seed) Music and the Brain. By Oliver Sacks. The New Yorker, Friday, Nov. 6 AMCC semi-finals (at higher seed) March 6, 2008, 33-35. Saturday, Nov. 7 AMCC championship (at higher seed) * Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Games # Quad Match at Hilbert College (Frostburg, Greensburg, Medaille, Hilbert) Head Coach: Amanda Logue (1st season), 716-926-8802, [email protected] Assistant Coach: Erika Felicetta SPORTS
HAWKS LAND TWO HC ATHLETES RECOGNIZED AT SPRING BANQUET ON ALL-AMCC TEAM Members of Hilbert College’s 11 NCAA Division III athletic programs were recognized Tuesday, May Hilbert College juniors categories and ranked 5, at the college’s annual athletic banquet. Held at the Hafner Recreation Center, the evening consisted Rachel Parker (Hamburg, eighth in putouts (175) of a buffet dinner, coach’s presentation of team awards, the McGrath Awards, and the induction of NY/Hamburg) and Sarah and ninth in chances (191) former student-athlete Amanda (Smolarek) Leazott (’04) into the college’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Collins (Milroy, PA/ amongst the conference’s The McGrath Awards are given out on behalf of Francis and Marie McGrath. The two generous Indian Valley) have been top defenders. benefactors of Hilbert College stipulated that an award be given to a male and female student-athlete with recognized by the Conference tournament the highest grade point average. Women’s soccer player Jennifer Wade (Buffalo, NY/Mt. Mercy Academy) Allegheny Mountain champion and NCAA and men’s cross country runner Mark Smith (Palmerston, New Zealand/Palmerston North) took home Collegiate Conference participant Penn State this year’s honors. (AMCC) in Gibsonia, Pa, Behrend had ten players Special recognition of Hilbert’s 12 newest members of Chi Alpha Sigma followed, with presentations of as members of the 2009 honored including Player pins from the National College Athlete Honor Society. The organization honors junior and senior student- All-AMCC Softball of the Year Julie Koman athletes carrying a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. Team. and Newcomer honoree Following the team awards, the stage was set for Leazott to reflect on her time as a member of the Parker hit a conference Amy Greene. The women’s basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, and lacrosse teams. However, it was on the hardwood second-best .450 this Behrend Lions’ Stacey that the four-time all-conference selection left her mark. With 1,086 career points (2nd all-time) and 982 spring and paced the Pondo shared Coach of (2nd all-time) rebounds to her credit, Leazott earned team MVP honors in each of her four years wearing Hawks in eight different the Year honors with Carl the royal and white. offensive categories to Teeter from Mount All 2008-09 student-athletes were presented with a certificate for participation, while a selected few land second-team honors. Aloysius College. received team awards. A first-team selection in 2008, Parker had 80 Sports Information Director TEAM Most Valuable Player Most Improved Player Coach’s Award putouts and a .964 fielding W-Soccer Tricia Knight Alyssa Hulbert (Newcomer) Jennifer Wade M-Soccer Robert Gerhard Edward Heffron David Walkow percentage as one of the W-Volleyball Melissa Kick Elizabeth Delbert Erica Page league’s premier infielders. M-Volleyball Robert Gerhard Eric Davies Vincent Amico Collins was recognized M-Cross Country Mark Smith Tillman Davis Chris Spence as an honorable mention W-Cross Country Amanda Phillips Laura Wilson Amanda Trickey selection after starting 35 Golf Brian Rathke Garret Gelia Justin Tworek W-Basketball Mary Zinni Elizabeth Kennedy Amanda Dudek games at first base for the M-Basketball Dan Terrette Kenneth Sherrie Ian Frost Hawks. Consistently Softball Rachel Parker Analyn Ortiz Kelly Goodwin (Def. MVP) right behind Parker Baseball Brandon Brown (Off. MVP) Jake Simonick Frank Simmeth (Def. MVP) statistically, Collins paced Hilbert in seven offensive Sports Information Director PREVIEW: SPORTS TEAMS READY TO ROLL BEFORE CLASSES EVEN BEGIN
Hilbert College opened energy. Jerry Mangan a great runner to be on the be leaders by example. help the team secure a Mention player Alyssa up the fall sports season will be looking to improve team. Coach Mangan will The 2009 team is young spot in the AMCC play- Hulbert (Tonawanda, on August 19, when the the running times of keep teammates focused, and fast, and will be offs in November. NY) returns in midfield Athletics Department several of his returning will make it fun, and will difficult for opponents to Much like the men’s and she will continue to welcomed back its men’s athletes, as well as surprise all who join with compete against owing to soccer team, the women’s play both offense and and women’s soccer developing new runners the hidden talent they the pressure the Hawks soccer team had not only defense for the Hawks. teams as well as the for each program. possess. Anyone will apply. Both Lake to win their last game of Other players to put women’s volleyball team On the men’s team, interested in joining the (West Seneca, NY) and the season but to beat constant pressure on the to practices that day. The returning veterans will be team should contact the Begeal (Northville, NY) their opponent by three ball will be freshmen cross country teams Tillman Davis (Utica, Athletics Department. are defenders on the field, goals. The final score was defenders Nicole Blair began their practices on NY) and Christopher Men’s soccer showed so it will be necessary 3-0, which the team felt (East Syracuse, NY) and August 24 in anticipation Spence (New York, moderate improvement early on for them to was good enough to earn Kara Donner (Springville, of their fall running season. NY). On the women’s last year and it is expected display their toughness the last spot for the NY). Leadership on the Each of the fall team team, it is expected that that growth on the field will and show their younger AMCC play-offs. field will be expected from sports has several Amanda Phillips continue into this season. teammates just what it Unfortunately, the captains Courtney DeVille returning veterans who (Cheektowaga, NY), The 2008 season ended takes to defend the goal. conference commissioner (Kenmore, NY), Maggie should provide leadership Amanda Trickey (Clifton with a must-win situation Cunningham had to use a coin-toss Fage (Buffalo, NY), and and guidance for their Springs, NY) and Jillian for the team to qualify for (Cheektowaga, NY), after exhausting all other Carrie Sisson (Elma, young teammates as they Cohen (Buffalo, NY) will their first-ever AMCC along with Brandon tie-breakers to select the NY). All three captains navigate through the be the leaders for that play-off game. The Bettinger (Grand Island, last team. The coin fell the have earned multiple-year Allegheny Mountain club. The cross country Hawks battled to the very NY) and Eric Russell other way, ending the AMCC Academic All- Collegiate Conference teams have a full slate, end, but lost in double (Marilla, NY), are season for the Hawks. Conference awards. (AMCC) game with races scheduled overtime, thus eliminating expected to put constant Everything looks good Including eleven new schedules. each weekend before them from the play-offs. pressure on the opposing entering the 2009 season. freshmen players, the Cross country is under they compete at the To improve on last team’s defense by Coach Ruggiero has one returning players will do the direction of a new AMCC championship season, Coach producing on the of his largest teams to what they can to qualify coach who brings an hosted by Penn State Kronenwetter’s tri- offensive end. The date, and the returning outright in the AMCC incredible background in Behrend in Erie, captains—Matt Begeal, program welcomes seven veterans provide great play-offs and not rely on competitive running, in Pennsylvania, this fall. David Cunningham, and freshmen who can leadership. Last season’s anyone else to determine addition to a bundle of One does not have to be Greg Lake—will need to contribute right away and AMCC Honorable their fate.
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CROSS COUNTRY COACH IS HILBERT COLLEGE WELCOMES LOGUE ANNOUNCED AT HILBERT COLLEGE TO COACHING STAFF Athletics director “In a relatively short time the state qualifiers for the Gerald Mangan, who competing in the He’s a member of the Richard Walsh has Amanda has built a very Catholic school division has been involved in the Pittsburgh, Boston, and Checkers Running Club announced the hiring of impressive coaching play-offs. This was very Western New York Chicago marathons, and and competes in the USA Amanda Logue as the resume and I’m confident special to Mount St. running community for established himself as a Track and Field masters new women’s volleyball her winning ways will Mary’s volleyball more than thirty years, local running standout in division. Mangan coach at Hilbert College. continue here at Hilbert,” program since it was the has been named head his age bracket. In 2002, averages about 20 local first time in twelve years road races a year and is they advanced to the state traditionally one of the top qualifier. three male runners in his During the same years, age division. Logue also coached While attending Buffalo Niagara Frontier State College, Mangan Volleyball Club’s 16’s ran on the cross country team to a very team and was a member respectable record of 55– of the 1981 New York 14, winning several State Indoor Track championships along the Championship team while way. running in the 800-meter Logue’s enthusiasm is and 1,500-meter events. evident: “I am truly excited He went on to receive a to coach and develop this bachelor’s degree in team and the Hilbert industrial arts from Buffalo volleyball program for State. years to come. I have As a high school runner already talked to all at Niagara Catholic High incoming and returning Gerald Mangan School, Mangan was a Amanda Logue players, and I get the two-time All Catholic sense they are eager to do coach of Hilbert College’s Mangan began competing champion in track and things they have never field in the 800-meter men’s and women’s cross in the master’s division at Logue joins the college said Walsh. “I’m very done before—to get event. country teams. the Empire State Games coaching ranks after pleased to have someone results they have never Mangan lives in Niagara “Jerry has tremendous and continues to win spending several years of her caliber join our staff gotten before. I want to Falls. energy and enthusiasm, medals in the 800-meter coaching at the club and and I look forward to the be the leader to take them which will translate well to race. high school levels. program taking the next in that direction.” our student-athletes,” said Office of Sports Information step into the upper Logue’s volleyball Richard Walsh, director echelon of the Allegheny experience began as a Preview: and Brandi Mack personal goal of of athletics. “His array of Mountain Colligate player in the Cheetah Club Sports Teams (Gasport, NY). The developing a competitive contacts in the local Conference (AMCC).” Volleyball program back Continued from page 19 remaining players will get team that qualifies for the running community will be Since 2006, Logue in 1998. She continued Hilbert Hawks’ their chance to perform AMCC play-offs. a tremendous asset in his coached volleyball at to play volleyball women’s volleyball is early on and will help recruiting endeavors.” Mount St. Mary’s throughout her high school young, with six of the Coach Logue reach her Kara Rehbaum, Director Mangan said he is “very Office of Sports Information Catholic High School in years (Kenmore West twelve players being first- excited and anxious to Kenmore, NY. She Senior High School, year college athletes. begin working with became the varsity head Buffalo, NY) and into Coach Logue will mold Hilbert’s student-athletes. coach after only one year college (Medaille them into great teammates I’m ready for the at the school and upon College, Buffalo, NY). and develop their skills opportunity to develop her elevation, her teams Logue served as team early on so that as the successful teams and began to show captain and earned season progresses, the coach athletes who love improvements. At the several individual awards wins will not seem so the sport as much as I completion of the 2008 during her four seasons at difficult to achieve. do.” volleyball season, the Medaille. Her name can The lone senior on the Mangan’s first coaching “Thunder” finished by still be found in several squad is Melissa Radder stop was for two seasons ranking fourth in the categories in the career (Cheektowaga, NY). as head coach of the Buffalo News small statistical leaders’ record Radder will get floor help cross country teams at school division, and they book for Medaille from Erica Page (Angola, Niagara County represented Monsignor volleyball. NY), a player with Community College. Martin Athletic outstanding punch. Page Under his leadership, one Association (MMAA) in Office of Sports Information is the leader in most runner qualified for the categories for the team National Junior College and will continue to be Athletic Association motivator for her (NJCAA) championship teammates. Other and finished in the top 50. returning upper classman Early in Mangan’s expected to be running career, he was a contributing on the floor track and field star. He are Amanda Dudek Campus Quad became a long distance (Tonawanda, NY), runner, including Carole Jones (Bliss, NY),