The Griffin: volume 63, issue 10 - Nov. 20, 1992

              Photo by ERIC JORDAN Having attended the Tuesday meeting of the Undergraduate Student Association (USA), Connell "was impressed by student interest."Connell, through her observations, is trying to become familiar with "the rhythms of the place." She is attending the usual standing meetings and is listening and asking questions. "What I really plan to do between now and Christmas is to meet people, meet the departments, listen, observe and question." through the faculty files in an attempt to see who the faculty is and what it is that they do. Photo by ERIC JORDAN by Jeff Siuda Griffin News Reporter Stifling heat has students boiling She also attended her first Academic Council meeting Thursday. Connell resides in Gctzvilleand believes Canisius to be "welcoming and gracious." election. Operationally, she will be meeting with each department chair and will request that she be invited to a departmentmeeting. She plans todo this until Christmas. Currently, Connell is reading Incidentally, Connell voted for President-elect Clinton in the recent Of her first 100 days in office, Connell commented, "No more tlian Clinton cannot mandate the Family Leave Program, can I, by mandate, make changes in the first month." Academic V.P. Dr. Joan Connell (right) discusses the shuttle service with CPB Vice-Chair Kimberley Roberts. "I am trying to avoid sounding critical or making snap judgments when I hear things," she explained. Connell, who began work on Monday, has been in telephone contact with College President Rev. James M. Demske, S J., who is currently in the hospital, and she is concentrating on the basics of her job. "I haven't, in my first two days, solved the problems" of governance and the Quest program, Connell declared.Lost in the plethora of floral arrangements sent as congratulatory welcomes to the new Academic Vice President, Dr. Joan Connell begins her term trying to familiarize herself with the College. nn • i § Timber! "What we've now decided to do is to snake the sewer drain lines every three to six months to prevent it from happening again," Myers said. According to Paul W. Myers, director of the Physical Plant, roots had grown into the sewer lines which caused some backup. The flooding was easily remedied. Last weekend there was some minor flooding in the basement levels below Frisch Hall and the Student Center. The tree outside St. Vincent DePaul Church on Main St. was one of the many casualties oflast Thursday's tumultuous weather in which wind gusts exceeded 70 raph. «<*»hOAVKieose Forum to address crime on campus Matthew H. Mulville, assistant director of Residence Life, informed Canisius Florida Sreet resident students that he is working with the Physical Plant to implement the installation of washers and dryers into the houses. He requested that they remain patient until the project is completed. Washer installation in the works Following the arrival of winter weather in Buffalo, the three Canisius students' apartment has been inundated with an oppressive Yet, that is exactly what they have had to do, because, within their apartment, as Strnad put it, it is "really, really hot." When Jennifer Scrhoeder, Sony a Strnad, and Marlow Wallace first moved into their apartment in newly renovated Griffin Hall, they had no idea they would be leaving their windows and doors open and wearing shorts during the cold weather of November. See Heat page 3 by Don VanStry Griffin Asst. News Editor SeeSafety page 9 Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, THE GRIFFIN will not publish next week. Happy Thanksgiving! The forum was initiated because of the recent Griffin and Buffalo He's been working with the Campus Programming Board (CPB), Undergraduate Student Association (USA) and Martha A. Veasey, director of Community Relations to bring in the panel of speakers. Veasey will act as the moderator during the open forum portion of the program. muters as well as residents and the community." Sgt. Dominic Barone, Public Safety crime prevention officer, at the recommendation of Dr. Thomas E. Miller, vice president for Student Affairs, has organized the forum to educate Canisius students on ways that they can avoid or prevent crime from affecting them. Barone hopes to "touch the com- ment agencies, as well as a nationally renowned speaker on rape, Mr. Charles Thomas of the Hamlin Park Association. Vendor displays and personal safety devices will also be available. News 1 - 3, 9 Editorial 4 Letters 4 Cartoon 4 Viewpoints 5 Kaleidoscope.6 - 8 Sports 10 -12 Classifieds 10 An open forum on campus safety awareness will be held in the Student Center on Wed. Dec 2. The forum will include representatives from the above-stated law enforce- Federal, state and local law enforcement officers will soon be coming to the Canisius campus to address concerns regarding the increasing number of crimes being committed against Canisius students.I I by Jennifer Dole Griffin News Editor Sewer lines back up and flood Student Center basement VOLUME LXIII, NUMBER 10 College welcomes Vice President Connell GoldenMrwSns Hoom^Vreview Inside rfellfl ©g@®g) rgjf THEGRIFFIN Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20,1992