La Salle University La Salle University Digital Commons Campus News University Publications 11-6-1998 Campus News November 6, 1998 La Salle University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/campus_news Recommended Citation La Salle University, "Campus News November 6, 1998" (1998). Campus News. 1218. http://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/campus_news/1218 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at La Salle University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Campus News by an authorized administrator of La Salle University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. CAMPUS NEWS LA SALLE UNIVERSITY’S WEEKLY INFORMATION CIRCULAR November 6 , 1998 La Salle University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141 Security and Safety Department To: The Campus Community Dear Colleague: Recently, there has been inquiries about our emergency response system and the use of “911”. I thought it would be helpful to provide you with an overview of our present procedures for handling emergencies. When someone is in need of emergency assistance on campus the procedure is to call La Salle Security at the emergency number of 2111 or the general office number of 1300. The dispatcher answering the call will obtain the necessary information and place the “911” call for police or emergency medical services as well as initiate any other appropriate actions. There has been some concern expressed that “911” cannot be called directly from on-campus phones. There are important reasons for this. The University covers approximately 100 acres and over 100 buildings. When a call is received by off- campus emergency services on “911” it shows on their caller-ID as 1900 West Olney Avenue. Emergency services will reach an individual in need faster by going through the La Salle Security Office. In this way, and through a prearranged understanding Security Staff will meet the emergency vehicle and direct it to the exact location of the emergency. Furthermore, this will enable our Security Staff to take any additional actions required based on the nature of the emergency. I know that some will believe it is faster for the person in need to be able to describe the emergency and location by directly calling “911” emergency services. However, experience has shown that this is not the case if for no other reason than trying to give detailed instructions to the off-campus emergency services person needed to reach the correct location. As an example, by using our own Security Staff, the emergency services are already on the way while the person in need continues to describe the situation. Sincerely, Robert Levins Director of Security and Safety (215) 951-1310 Fax (215) 951-1328 Campus News is distributed weekly to foster communication and encourage information sharing among University departments. Articles submitted are the responsibility of their authors alone and do not imply an opinion on the part of La Salle University or the Department of Mail and Duplicating Services. L a S a l l e U n iv e r s it y Teaching & Learning Center Philadelphia, PA 19141 ♦ 215/951-1687 ♦ [email protected] ♦ fax: 215/951-5029 Preston D. Feden, Ed.D. Director T e a c h in g a n d L e a r n in g C e n t e r Fall Semester Sessions Mark Your Thursday, November 12 Calendar Now: 2:45 - 3:45 PM Olney Hall, Room 123 Partnerships: Approaches to Interdisciplinary Learning Discussions about the structure of the new core curriculum and proposals for new programs have many at La Salle thinking about interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning. Last summer, several La Salle faculty members attended a workshop at Dartmouth College that focused on these approaches. During this session, our colleagues who attended the NSF-sponsored Dartmouth workshop will share some of the material presented there and lead a discussion about ways in which interdisciplinary courses or programs might be approached on our campus. Session leaders may include: Arleen Dallery (Philosophy), Sabrina DeTurk (Fine Arts), Ed Reimers (Math), and Mike Torrey (English). Coming Soon... Creating Learning Communities on our Campus There is much being written today about learning communities in higher education, and their powerful effects on student achievement. Exactly what is a learning community? And what is taking place on our campus that makes use of the concept? This session will answer both questions by engaging participants in an opening exercise on community and explaining various models for developing learning communities. Presenters will share the linked-courses model currently used on our campus and what has been learned from this linked-courses experience. Practical suggestions for faculty and staff wishing to use the learning community model will be offered. Join April Herring, Gerry Fitzgerald, Peggy McCoey, Susan Mudrick, Marianne Gauss, and Kathi McNichol for what will prove to be a stimulating session on creating environments that help students to learn. The session will be held on Thursday, December 3, beginning at 2:45 PM in a location TBA. Preregistration optional, but greatly appreciated. Email [email protected], phone x1193, or drop a note to Box 222. Thank you. November, 1998 Dear Faculty, Staff and Friends of La Salle, He was the best basketball player ever to play at a Philadelphia-area college or university and is among the elite players ever to play college basketball. He is a Philadelphia legend playing high school, college and professionally in his hometown and winning championships and all-star recognition. Mayor Edward Rendell On September 24, 1998, Philadelphia Mayor Rendell announced the naming of the new Tom Gola Arena in the Hayman Center on our campus, which will be dedicated on November 21, 1998, the men's and women's basketball home openers. Additionally, the Mayor has proclaimed November 21,1998 to be Tom Gola Day for all in the City of Philadelphia! Since May 1997, the expansion of the Hayman Center has been a major undertaking for all of us at the University in our continuing efforts to revitalize student and campus life. Thankfully, many of our alumni, parents, friends, and co-workers have made a commitment to this endeavor, either financially or through a variety LA SALLE UNIVERSITY of diligent efforts on campus. PHILADELPHIA, PA I9I4I On behalf of the University community, please accept my 2 15/951 - 1540 gratitude for all you have done and all you continue to do for the Hayman Center and, now, the Tom Gola Arena! As we prepare to celebrate Tom Gola Day, I hope you will join me for the festivities. We are fortunate to count Tom Gola '55 among one of our most distinguished graduates. He has lived the Christian Brothers and La Sallian traditions throughout his various careers in professional basketball, politics, and business. We appreciate the great honors he helped bestow on La Salle during his days as an Explorer, including the 1952 NIT and 1954 NCAA championships. La Salle is striving to reach its $3 million goal for the Hayman Center, and Tom Gola Day is going to be an opportunity to do so. But, it would not be the same without you. Consequently, we are offering this program to you at our cost. Please be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event for La Salle. The cost is $25 for a faculty or staff member, and $25 for your spouse. ATTACHED IS YOUR INVITATION! Please respond today by contacting the Development Office at x1539 or completing the attached form and sending it to the Development Office at Box 809. Sincerely yours, Nicholas A. Giordano '65 President TOM GOLA DAY Saturday, November 21, 1998 La Salle will dedicate the Tom Gola Arena in the newly refurbished Hayman Center in honor o f a very distinguished civic leader and resident o f Philadelphia, former professional basketball player, and, most importantly, La Salle alumnus, Tom Gola '55. Philadelphia Mayor Edward G. Rendell has proclaimed November 21 to be TOM GOLA DAY. Please join the La Salle community and City o f Philadelphia in celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime event! La Salle Basketball Doubleheader! Reception! Special Dedication Ceremony! 1:00 pm Women's Basketball v. Delaware State 3:00 pm Reception in Blue & Gold Commons 5:00 pm Men's Basketball v. Howard University Order your ticket packages today for the Gola Day games and reception! • Complete the order form below and return it BEFORE NOVEMBER 10 to the Development Office (Box 809). Any questions or to reserve by phone, please contact the Alumni or Development Offices at (215) 951-1535 or 1539. detach and return Reception and Game Multi-year Pledge ___Alumnus/Friend @ $125/person -or- @ $200/couple __ I cannot attend, but would like to support the Tom Gola ___Season ticket holders @$100/person Arena and Hayman Center by joining (select one): ___Parent @ $75/person -or- @ $125/couple __ Brother Daniel Bernian Society (Gifts o f $25,000 or more) __ Faculty/Staff @ $25/person -or- @ $50/couple __ James J. Henry Society (Gifts of $15,000 to $24,999) __ Mary Sladek O'Connor Society (Gifts of $7,500 to $14,999) Total Amount Enclosed $_____________ __ Francis R. O'Hara Society (Gifts o f $3,000 to $7,499) (Checks should be made payable to La Salle University) __ Arena Friends (Gifts of $1,000 to $2,999) Name_____________________________________________________________________________________ Class Year______ Address____________________________________________________________________ Day Phone___________________ City/State/Zip_______________________________________________________________________________________ Please charge my ticket package to (select one): Signature_______________________________________________ ___Visa -or- ___ MasterCard Account#________________________________________________ Expiration Date In order to receive your game and reception tickets in time for Tom Gola Day, please respond before November 10,1998! Curriculum Design Committee Minutes October 21,1998 Present: E.