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GANNON UNIVERSITY
STAFF NEWS
Alexander G. Wojtalik, the university's director of purchasing and
materials, in January was approved for the designation of certified
purchasing manager (C.P.M.).
In order to earn the C.P.M.
designation, Wojtalik was required to pass four examinations. Over the
course of 12 months, he completed 120 hours of classroom instruction in
the Purchasing Manager Certificate program.
According to the Institute
for Supply Management, formerly the National Association of Purchasing
Management, individuals who earn the C.P.M. certification “are an
important part of the skilled management team necessary to meet the
challenges in today’s competitive global environment.”
In June of 2003, Wojtalik
earned the designation of Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.).
He graduated from Youngstown
State University (Ohio) with a bachelor’s degree in business
administration, including a concentration in industrial management. He
earned a master’s of business administration degree from Gannon
University.
Wojtalik held several
positions at GE Transportation Systems from 1978-97, including safety
specialist for the Direct Current Motor and Generator Department;
production control specialist and various manufacturing supervisory
positions for GE Drive Systems; purchasing buyer for Drive Systems;
contracting agent for the Transportation Systems Business Department; and
contracting agent for GE Propulsion.
He has
served as Gannon’s director of purchasing and materials since August of
1997.
OUR EVENTS
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Tuesday, Feb. 17
– Brown
Bag Luncheon: With Suzanne L. Richard, Ph.D., on “Archaeological
Excavations at Khirbet Iskander, Jordan.”
Offered at 12 p.m. in the library Founder's Room.
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Wednesday, Feb. 18
– Free
Financial Aid Workshop: Offered at 6:30 p.m. in Palumbo 1200. Will
provide an overview of the entire financial aid process. Call ext. 7337
for info.
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Thursday, Feb. 19
–
Black History Month's Gathering in Praise: 11 a.m.
in the Chapel. Rev. Curtis Jones from Abundant Life Ministries will be
the guest speaker and Rev. Daryl Cook from Shiloh Baptist Church will be
the guest musician. Free lunch to follow in the Lower Lounge.
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Friday, February 20
–
Gannon University's Erie Chamber Orchestra: “Guess the Composer
Concert,” with the Orchestra Ensemble as soloist. 7:30 p.m.
in the Chapel.
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Monday, February 23
–
Gannon Community Meeting: Scheduled for 3 p.m. in the Yehl Room.
Updates will be provided on the Fiscal Year 2005
Preliminary Budget, Fall 2004 recruitment activities, and progress of
the first-year of the Gannon University Strategic Plan: 2002-2007.
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"Our Events" is intended to serve as a sample of campus events.
For a more complete listing, refer to Eventcal.
OUR FOLKS
Prayer requests/updates:
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Prayers were requested Feb. 10 for Mary Drabina,
mother of junior Valerie Drabina, and sister of Bunny Carrig,
registration assistant, Registrar's Office. Mary was scheduled to
undergo surgery last week.
CURRENT BIRTHDAYS
Pamela Anderson. David Kozak.
Georgia Chludzinski. Sister Joyce Lowrey. Robert Teliski. John Jageman.
Mary Bensur. Merrianne Gaber. Keith Hardner. Roberta Barilla. Kim
Jablonski. Christine Agnello. Jane Mallin. Lindsey Smyth. Lawrence Maxted.
James Nunes. Melissa Meitzler. Angela Joyce. Allen Rude. Monsignor Addison
Yehl. Edward Borgia. Jeffrey Boss. Charles Cornfield. Gary Mahan. Gerry
Miele. David Gustafson. Jeffrey Zavada. Joseph Verogna. Jane Kanter.
Thomas Payne.
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Monday, Feb. 16 –
Knight with
Scholars President and Faculty Luncheon; Erie Technology Incubator
Business Plan meeting.
Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Investment Subcommittee meeting.
Thursday, Feb. 19 – Gathering in Praise; Gannon University Board of
Trustees’ Meetings; Student Hour.
Friday, Feb. 20 – Gannon University Board of Trustees’ Meetings.
DID YOU
KNOW?
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Applications for Senior
Awards are now available at the Waldron Campus Center
front desk, Dean’s Offices, and on the Student Government
Association website,
www.gannon.edu/sga.
Any senior is eligible for an award. Applications will be judged by a
panel of faculty and students and are due by Friday, March 12, in the
SOLD Office. The event will take place the evening of April 17 at
a location to be determined. For more
information, contact Michael McGravey at
mcgravey001
or Colleen Bohonek at
bohonek001.
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The
next Brown Bag Luncheon will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 17, at
12 p.m. in the Nash Library Founder’s Room. Dr. Suzanne L. Richard,
associate professor, Liberal Studies, will be discussing,
“Archaeological Excavations at Khirbet Iskander, Jordan.” Students,
faculty, staff and administration are welcome to attend; light
refreshments will be served. For info call ext. 7666.
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Laurie Bednar, technical manager in the
Office of Admissions, will be joining representatives from Liquid Matrix
at the upcoming Datatel Users' Group annual conference in Washington,
D.C., March 14-17. Laurie will be part of a presentation in the
Enrollment and Student Services track in which the award-winning Gannon
University web site will be used as a demonstration of effective
e-recruitment initiatives. The Datatel Users' Group allows Datatel
clients to share ideas, network with other members, and develop
professional skills.
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Eric Grignol, graphic designer, Gannon
Press, recently accepted a volunteer position as executive director of the Photomedia Center, a non-profit organization designed to promote the
creation and exhibition of fine art photography, digital art, and new
media. The web site for the center officially launched on Feb. 9.
Grignol hopes that it will be a resource for emerging artists as well as
a place where established artists can showcase their work. Those curious
can log on to www.photomediacenter.org.
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The American Cancer Society's
Daffodil Days is Wednesday, March 17. Last year $984 was raised, and
the goal for 2004 is $1,000. Orders and payment are due by Monday, March
8, and can be placed with Carol Dundon at ext. 7329; Joanne
Bucceri at ext. 5351; Kathy DeSante at ext. 7618; and Lori
Jasinski at ext. 7564.
- Each February, the United Way of
Erie County organizes a week of free and discounted products,
services, and events provided by some of Erie County's most loved
organizations and businesses as a thank you to those in the community
who have supported the United Way campaign during the year. For details
about this year's
“Week of Thanks,” visit
www.unitedwayerie.org.
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