The Griffin: volume 72, issue 08 - Nov. 16, 2001

              report. ure is an orphan." He heralded Fr. Vincent M. Cooke as the father of Imagine Canisius. Fr. Cooke began planning the renovations in 1993. The center of the plan was classrooms and technology. Dr. Walter Sharrow and Dr. Joel Cohen of Library Services headed planning. The 12 million dollar project included new air conditioning, wiring for technology, and 50 new classrooms. Cooke gave a brief timeline of Canisius' development from its inception under Fr. Augustine Miller. He thanked Paul Myers and Cannon Design, Ciminelli Construction, students, faculty, and staff for their patience and efforts during renovations.ASSOCIAII I) PRESS NYC firefighterssift through tlu* wreckage of American Airlines flight 587 that crashed In Rockaway, Queens on Monday upproximutley three minutes after takeoff. By Eric DuVall Interim News Editor Katie Koessler, daughter of the late Kenneth L. Koessler, reminded spectators how important Canisius was to her father. The Koessler family donated a lead gift of $1 million to the renovation fund. Paul Koessler, nephew of Kenneth Koessler, said Old Main looks "terrific, brighter, and more welcoming while retaining its ambiance." Koessler, whose father The newly renovated Old Main lobby was a hot spot last Friday as Canisius patrons old and young flocked to the rededication of the school's paragon. Canisius College's Old Main has been transformed into an array of new classrooms equipped with modern technology. Alumni and sponsors of the Imagine Canisius project were on hand to speak briefly about what Canisius means to them. Rev. John Bucki gave an invocation "to bless and rededicate an old friend", which is what Old Main is to many of it's patrons. Level two technology class Part of Old Main's evolution is an updated learning environment. The multimedia systems built into the classrooms fall into 4 categories, Level one technology classrooms include a 36" television with a connection to the Canisius video network, a VCR, an overhead projector, laser disc players, and DVD players. The Rockawny area was home to many o< the firefighters, police officers and port authority officers who died during the Sept. 11 attacks on the World trade Centers. The neighborhood is still grieving over their first loss, and now they are lacmg another tragedy little over two months later. I >ozens of firelighters were lost "We're going to help the people of Rotk<i way,'"said Giuliani. "They are very strong and good people. They deserve (the help)." He also went on to encourage New Yorkers and Americans to come together yet again to get through this tough time. The Rockaway area... is still grieving over their first loss, and now they are facing another tragedy little over two months later. Canisius President Kev. Vincent M. Cooke unveiled u 11 ew donor wull during the rededication of Old Main lust Friday night. The wall features everyone who made possible the recent improvements to Old Main. CNN.com contributed to this This latest disaster for the airliners conies just as consumer confidence was beginning to rise. The number of holiday travlers for next week's Thanksgiving holidayis already expectd to be down significantly. It is unknown how this will effect holiday travel. from the neighborhood. Giuliani said he personally attended at least 10 funerals following the 9/11 attack for men and women from the neighborhood. The FAA is looking into the possibility of a phenomenon called wake turbulence as a contributing cause. Wake turbulence is caused when one jet flies too close to another, creating a shake so bad it can cause parts to break or a pilot to lose control. Might 587 was the required two miles behind the next closest plane when it crashed, though investigators say wind speed and direction can alter the path of the turbulence. "We haven't ruled anything in," said White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer, "and we haven't ruled anything out." The good news? There is some of it. Preliminary reports all point to mechanical failure rather than another terrorist attack. The Federal Aviation Administration is looking in to several concurrent eyewitness reports stating that parts of the French built A-300 Airbus were falling off prior to a steep nosedive. They have recovered the cockpit voice recorder and all transmissions point to a mechanical failure. There were no sounds concurrent with an explosion. Though there was no evidence of foul play, authorities have not eliminated any possibility. The test tie is referring to is the crash of American Airlines flight 587, this time coming to a rest in the Rockaway section of Queens killing all 260 on board while five are still reported missing from the neighborhood. All told, 12 houses were damaged on the ground and four destroyed. New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is calling it another lest of New Yorkers. 1 le says they are sure to pass. see Old Main, pa$e 3 Old Main was transformed into a wonderland of reminiscence Friday night. The student lounge on the second floor was decorated with a timeline of the building's development from 1870 - present. On the 3rd floor of Old Main, guests could enjoy freshly carved meat and rolls as well as delicate sweets and veg- There are also student lounges on each floor and a "beautiful atrium to provide a more fitting entrance" Cooke said. Koessler Plaza, just behind Old Main, will be finished next year. Imagine Canisius sponsors include the Kenneth L. and Katherine G. Koessler foundation, the Fatta Foundation, the Kresge Foundation, and Thomas H. O'Neill |r. Canisius also received a $298,000 technology grant from the United States Department of Education garnered through Hep. John ). LaFalce. O'Neill, former member of Canisius' Board of Regents and the Imagine Canisius campaign executive committee, pledged $250,000 to the Old Main project. In 1999, the Kresge Foundation awarded Canisius an $850,000 challenge grant. The grant stipulated that Canisius had to raise $3.-4 million over a 15-month period in order to receive any of the grant money. Building on the Koessler lead gift, Angelo Fatta ('66) (Fatta Foundation) gave two gilts totaling $250,000 to the college. Fatta has involved in Canisius as the Chairman of the board of regents, and a member of the Board of 'IVustees. As such, the 3rd floor of Old Main has been dedicated to him. The Fatta Foundation was established in 1978 to benefit the welfare and development of children in Western New York. The foundation believes in Jesuit education and charity. Congressman John LaFalce also garnered a donation of $298,000 for technological developments in Old Main. "Technology is the backbone of education," said LaFalce. Level four technology classrooms include networked computer stations for each student, an LCD player, a VCR, a DVD player, a touch panel control system interface, laptop capability, permanent instructor's computer, "ELMO", and laserdisc players. nectivity for students' laptops Case study classrooms include a network connection available at each student station for laptop connection, an LCD player, a VCR, a DVD player, a touch panel control system interface, laptop capability, permanent instructor's computer, "ELMO", and laserdisc players. attended Danisms, has been on the Canisius board since 1995. He said that the new Old Main has "en* hanced the campus and the neigh* borhood. I'm proud to be part of the Canisius family." John Hurley, Vice President of College Relations, was the Master of Ceremonies. He dubbed the night, an "historic occasion" saying, "sue* cess has a thousand fathers while fail* rooms include an LCD projector, a VCR, a DVD player, a hard button control system interface, laptop capability, an overhead projector, and laserdisc players. Level three technology classrooms include an LCD projector, a VCR, a DVD player, a touch panel contro) system interface, laptop capability, a permanent instructor's computer, "ELMO", laserdisc players, and network con- ""S3* Canlslus College. Buffalo, NY 4 L I I Jil ■ JK' • 1 W*M Aj| jjj EPH ' Jn I I-ed by Kelly Sutlifl,Caniiius students """""~~| clean up the read Meghan Smith's article on page 4. Hear what we have to say about the lack of course selection in the Editorial on page 6. Also, read more about Oishei grants and selling out in the name of patriotism in the Viewpoints on page 7. French painters triumph at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Life & Arts Editor Danielle Haynes reviews the exhibit on page 8. The women's volleyball team concluded their 2001 season last weekend. Read about their exciting victory on page 13. Airliner crashes in Queens 260PEOPLE ON BOARD, ON THEGROUND FEARED DEAD Volume LXXII. Number 8 Old Main rededicated, donors honored in high class affair Friday. November 16. 2001 By Sarah Nemeth News Reporter Public Relations