The Griffin: volume 69, issue 09 - Oct. 30, 1998

              Features Cartoonist Andrew Bandish is cleverly making another political statement. Check it out on... The Very Reverand Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J. (far right) visits with students Mohammed Hadid, '00, Aziz Salhab, '98, and Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S J., during his visit to Canisius on Monday, Oct. 26 as part or a tour of Jesuit communities in the Northeast United States and Canada, By Jennifer Gorczynski Griffin Managing Editor Cross country heads to the MAAC championships this weekend. See how they match up with the rest of the conference challengers. Fr. Kolvenbach's historic visit was recognized as being an important honor for the college, and the entire Canisius Jesuit community. Canisius College President, Rev.Vincent M, Cooke, S.J. stated of Fr. Kolvenbach's visit, "It was a great honor to the college to have a man of his great influence and universal mission of the church, and who works so closely with the Holy Father take time to visit and speak with us." A luncheon immediately preceeded by the recepetion afforded Fr. Kolvenhach with the opportunity to briefly address those in attendance. He thanked the college for hosting him, and for their mission and dedication to service, peace, and justice worldwide. He also commended the faculty and supporters of the college for continuing the tradition of high quality Jesuit education in Buffalo, as well as the school's benefactors, who enable the school to grow and thrive. Of particular interest to Fr. Kolvenvach was Canisius' several Middle Eastern students present at the event. Prior to becoming the Superior General, he served as their provincial. Following the mass, a reception was held at Canisius College. At the reception, faculty, students, staff, administration, and members of the board of trustees and regents were provided with the opportunity to individually meet Fr. Kolvenbach, and discuss their concerns and questions. Bishop's Residence. After the breakfast, Fr. Kolvenbach proceeded to Canisius High School where he was the celebrant and homilist of a mass. relevant to the Jesuits, such as the status of the society worldwide, and key religious leaders such as Pope John Paul II. Fr. Kolvenbach also observed the work and projets being worked on by Jesuits. Each Jesuit was also able to discuss with him on an individual basis. An important part of the Superior General's visit to Jesuit communities is meeting with the local Roman Catholic Bishops. Monday morning, Fr. Kolvenbach had breakfast with the Most Reverend Henry J. Mansell, D.D. at the See Superior page 3 The Ice Griffs battled an established Division I team in Minnesota. Find out who they played and get all the game details. On Sunday, Oct. 25, Fr. Kolvenbach had dinner with the Jesuit communities of Buffalo, including those from St. Ann's church, St. Michael's Church, Canisius College, and Canisius High School. The dinner afforded the Jesuit communities with the opportunity to hear Fr. Kolvenbach discuss issues second visit to Buffalo Fr. Kolvenbach visits Jesuit communities worldwide to meet with the Jesuits and to see the work they are doing, including their schools. As part of a visit to New York State and Canada, Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, S.J, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, visited Canisius College and High School. Also part of his visit to the northeast was visiting fellow Jesuit institutions St. Peters in Jersey City, LeMoyne College in Syracuse, and McQuaide High School in Rochester. This marked Kolvenbach's first official visit to the college, and his School to draft new sexual harassment policy page 14 by Paul Dumansky Griffin News Reporter page 16 Men's soccer faced crosstowm rival Niagara University in the GrifTs last home game. Who came out on top? Find out on... See Policy page 3 News 1-5 Editorial 4 Viewpoints 6-7 Features 8-11 Sports 13-16 He continued by discussing a primary obstacle to developing any sexual harassment policy, making sure that a person knows when he or "We've added an express prohibition against any form of retaliation based on the fact that a person has made a complaint of harassment." The main goal is to make students understand what characterizes sexual harassment and to make them feel comfortable reporting it when they feel they have been victimized. Another desire is that the new policy will "create a level playing field," one in which both the accuser and the accused are treated fairly. An example of this, noted Hurley, can be found with respect to retaliation. "Experience is the best teacher and we've had some experiences with the old policy that have caused us to look at the procedures and say, 'well, they didn't really work out to cover that particular instance.'"improved one. "We've made an effort to streamline and clarify the procedures that are to be followed in the event that there is an incident involving sexual harassment. There was some concern about how the process worked (regarding) confidentiality of records and the composition of hearing panels. In the interim, the College will continue to handle any complaints of sexual harassment according to the guidelines presented in the old policy. It is Hurley's belief, however, that the new policy will be an Before being adopted, the policy will likely be reviewed and commented on by several groups so that the changes can be scrutinized before taking effect. The decision has been made by Canisius College to redraft the school's sexual harassment policy based upon recent rulings that changed various aspects of public policy on the matter. Three of the College's vice presidents, Dr. Herbert J. Nelson (Academic Affairs), Dr. Ellen O. Conley (Student Affairs), and Mr. John J. Hurley (College Relations), have been working on the new policy, the first draft of which was presented to College President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. on Tuesday October 27. Mr. Hurley explained the impetus behind the redrafting. In the course of the last year, there have been a number of significant decisions, both at the Supreme Court level and at the Court of Appeals level, that had an impact on sexual harassment issues. "The revised policy is taking into account the new decisions, Hurley explained." Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933 " Superior General visits Canisius Volume LXIX Number 9 October 30, 1998 page 6 page 9 page 10 page 12 page 13 Viewpoints Columnist Mike Mellot discusses the issue of cohabitation. He says moving in with a significant other is a big step. Is it love, or are we just "testing the waters?" You're not the only one excited about Halloween! 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