Under the Arch

DR. GARIBALDI NAMED VICE CHAIR WITH COUNCIL

Gannon President Antoine M. Garibaldi, Ph.D., recently was elected vice chair for programs of the Board of Directors of the Council of Independent Colleges.

Garibaldi, who was first elected to the CIC Board in January 2003, will serve a two-year term as vice chair. The election was made earlier this month during the Council’s 2004 Presidents Institute, held in San Diego, Calif.

The responsibilities of CIC directors, like Garibaldi, include providing fiduciary oversight for the organization’s assets and approving operating budgets, participating in the development of long-range plans, and advising on the direction of the association’s programs and services.

Located in Washington, D.C., the Council of Independent Colleges is comprised of more than 500 independent colleges and universities that collectively work to strengthen college and university leadership, sustain high-quality education, and enhance the contributions of private higher education to society. To fulfill this mission, CIC provides its members with skills, tools, and knowledge that address aspects of leadership, financial management and performance, academic quality, and institutional visibility.

“CIC is in the midst of implementing new projects and programs, and needs a strong board and programs chair to oversee their planning and execution,” said CIC President Richard Ekman. “I am certain Antoine will continue to serve the Council admirably, and look forward to working with him.”

Garibaldi serves on a number of community, civic, medical, and education boards in Erie and also is active with a number of organizations nationally.

He is a member of the Boards of Trustees at Wheeling Jesuit University (W.Va.) and the University of Saint Thomas (Minn.); a member of the Board of Directors of the Quality Education for Minorities (QEM)/Math, Science, Engineering (MSE) Network; the Board of Advisors for the Summer Institute for the Gifted; The College Fund/UNCF Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute Advisory Board; and New York University’s National Planning Committee to Commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of the Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education Supreme Court Decision.

In March, Garibaldi will receive the 2004 Howard University Alumni Award for Distinguished Postgraduate Achievement in the field of education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology (magna cum laude) from Howard, located in Washington, D.C.

OUR EVENTS

Thursday, January 29 – Gathering in Praise, and Lunch: 11 a.m. in the Yehl Room.
Wednesday, February 11 – APB Distinguished Speaker Series: Featuring Preacher Moss on “End of Racism.” With his insight on racial relations and interaction, Moss has become one of the more humorous social commentators on the college circuit. Offered at 7:30 p.m. in room 104 of Zurn. Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board.
Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 12-15, and Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 19-21: Schuster Theatre: “Henry V,” by William Shakespeare; directed by Paula Barrett. All Monday-Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. For info call ext. 7494.
Through February 13 – Schuster Gallery: Faculty/Student Art Show. Will include varied art forms such as digital photography, ceramic art, watercolors and graphic design, among other art forms. Schuster Gallery is located on the third floor of Nash Library.
"Our Events" is intended to serve as a sample of campus events. For a more complete listing, refer to Eventcal.

OUR FOLKS

Prayer/request update:

Prayers were requested January 14 for Edith Knoll, grandmother of students Katie and Rachel Hudson, and mother-in-law of Thomas Hudson, professor, physical therapy.
Prayers were requested January 21 for Betty J. McCloskey, mother of Jan Friedman, assistant professor, nursing, who was scheduled to undergo surgery.
Prayers were requested January 23 for Fred Butler, father of Bonnie Booker, director of the CAAP Office. Fred is recovering from bypass surgery.

CURRENT BIRTHDAYS

Christianne Sukitsch. Kim Kloecker. Richard Sekula. Anthony Keck. Thea White. Constantine Kliorys. Janet Laboda. John Vohlidka. Richard Bonalewicz. Carolee Dundon. Barb Sambroak. Don Sherman. Lawrence Pennington. Judy Alex. M.J. Kirkpatrick. Della Gentile. Ruth Shoemaker. Constance Rieger. Alan Shatto. Cynthia Priester. Bonnie Booker. Ed Saloum. Kay Wolfgang. Mathew Bocian. Nick Viglione. Peter Morgan. Nancy Varner. Jean-Marc Baier. Charles Bennett. Dan Teliski. Kim Cavanagh. Bobbie Gelnett. Hamid Torab. Bruce Morton Wright. Robert Waidley. Andrew Teets. Claudia Mokwa.

THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE

Sunday, Jan. 25 – Gannon University’s Villa Maria School of Nursing Winter Tea Reception. Monday, Jan. 26 – Mercyhurst Preparatory School Visit. Tuesday, Jan. 27 – Meeting with Lead Facilitator for the Alcohol Summit; Board of Trustee Orientation. Wednesday, Jan. 28 – Civic Coordinating Committee (C-cubed) meeting; Rotary Luncheon. Thursday, Jan. 29 – Catholic Schools Week, St. Peter Cathedral Center; Student office hour. Friday, Jan. 30 – Bi-annual Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network Board Meeting, Washington, D.C. Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 – 2004 Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

DID YOU KNOW?

Special thanks to Gannon colleagues for their recent assistance with media interviews. Dr. Antoine M. Garibaldi did an interview with Erica Erwin of the Erie Times-News related to a series of articles for Martin Luther King Day. Jim Treiber, director of financial aid, did an interview with Veronica Gorley of the Erie Times-News on college tuition costs.
Spring Open House and the Founders’ Day Awards Convocation will be held Sunday, April 18. The day’s activities will begin with an 11 a.m. Mass in the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel. Open House registration will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Waldron Center, with a brief welcome to follow in Hammermill. Immediately following, further activities, faculty meetings, etc. will take place. The Convocation is an awards ceremony at which seniors are recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and service. Faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to attend the event, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at the Avalon Hotel Ballroom. For info or tickets, call ext. 5618.
The University Ambassador Program is fortunate to have 47 of Gannon's best students participating as members. Faculty and staff are encouraged to request student ambassadors for their events as appropriate. This semester a new Event Registration Form is being used; it can be obtained from Nancy Kujawinski by stopping by the SOLD Office or calling ext. 7657. More information also can be obtained by contacting Kate Carnell at ext. 5833.
Gannon faculty, staff, administrators, and students who want to be more involved in the Erie community can do so by volunteering for the Erie Hotline. The Hotline serves as a telephone information and referral service. The Hotline is in need of additional volunteers. Last year, volunteers helped more than 30,000 callers. Calls to the Hotline are varied, including young adults looking for guidance and a friendly ear as well as senior citizens looking for help finding public assistance programs. For more information, call 453-5656.
Offer your congratulations to two new parents in the Gannon Community: Michael Caulfield, associate professor, mathematics. Michael's wife, Stephanie, on Jan. 10 gave birth to a boy, Thomas Edward, who weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces. Also, Margaret Andraso, wife of Dr. Gregory Andraso, assistant professor, biology, gave birth to a boy on Jan. 21.
Richard Andrews, who on Jan. 20 was named the new chief of the Millcreek Police Department, is a 1999 graduate of the Leadership Erie program at Gannon University. The information is according to the Erie Times-News. Andrews had headed the department's detective division.
The Office of New Student Services asks faculty and staff to encourage students to apply for positions as Summer 2004 Orientation Advisors. Applications are available in the New Student Services Office and should be returned by January 30. For more info call ext. 7596.