The Griffin: volume 64, issue 23 - May 6, 1994

              The first charge came from the Most Reverend Edward D. Head, the Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, who spoke of the founding of Canisius by the Society of Jesus in 1870 and its constant ability to meet the challenge of promoting students' intellectual, spiritual, and Finally, with the charge of Dr. Herbert Nelson, professor of Philosophy and chair of the Faculty Senate, to Cooke to "lead the College to be always better," building on strengths and improving weaknesses, a brief musical interlude preceded the Conferring of Presiden tial A uthori ty. Robert M. Greene '66, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, conferred the Presidential Medallion to Fr. Cooke with the help of Rev. James M. Dcmske.SJ. '47, College Chancellor and 22nd President of Canisius College. Noting that the selection of a new president wasanenormous responsibility that would greatly impact the present Alumnae Association's Anne S. Polino '83, focusing on the important but quiet role of women at Canisius and the Alumni Association'sThomasC. Mack '61, reflecting on the 30,000 Canisius graduates throughout the United States and the world who cherish Canisius' unique role as a "not just another liberal arts college" in the Jesuit tradition. Undergraduate Student Association President Steve Siffringer remembered his first meeting with Fr. Cooke during the presidential search process and focused on the need to improve the aesthetics of the campus and for Cooke to interact with students. of Regents, reflected on the distinguished career ofFr. Cooke's scholarship, teaching and service. He said that "colleges in the Jesuit education [are where] students are taught not only in earning the goods of life, but lives of good." He charged Fr. Cooke with the expec- R. Carlos Carballada '56, Chancellor of the New York Slate Board social needs. The second charge from the Rev. Joseph Parkes, S.J., Provincial for the New York Province of the Society of J esus, gave a warm personal congratulations to Fr. Cooke. The Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., was invested with the presidental authority Saturday at Koessler Athletic Center. Fhol° h> micJordan Furthcr charges came from the Robert B. Mackenzie, Counsel General of Canada at Buffalo, focused on the arrival of Jesuits in "New France" 400 years ago, when no borders existed in North America. Today, he asserted, the borders between nations are coming down and greater interdependence is the future of both our countries. While talking about the growing number of Canadian graduate students attending Canisius, he observed that sincc our snack bar occasionally accepts Canadian money at par, he would "like very much to come for lunch some time." Buffalo Mayor Anthony M. Masiello '69 reflected on the laying of the cornerstone of the Koessler Athletic Center in 1968, paralleling Diogenes' admonition that "the foundation of society is the education of its youth" to the cornerstone of higher education Canisius has been to the youth of Western New York. "You have a friend in Mayor Masiello and in the people of the City of Buffalo," he concluded. tations of the Board of Regents to provide all students with an education that will serve them throughout their lives and help them to meet the needs of the state by being mindful of the overall goals of the institution of higher education itself.Freshman dies from injuries sustained in accident See Cooke page 2 by Heather R. Williams Griffin News Editor INDEX Freshman Jeffrey J. Brown died last Friday morning after a threeweek battle against injuries sustained during an accident over spring break. Brown was struck by Terry King, an alleged drunk driver, while returning from the movies with his girlfriend, who was not See Death pa$e 3 News 1 - 3, 9 Editorial 4 Letters 4 Cartoon 4 Viewpoints 5 Kaleidoscope..6 - 8 Sports 10 -12 Classifieds 3 Brown is remembered for his love of baseball and his friendliness. Henry noted, "He was really open and willing to make People should learn from this; just look what happened." Tim Palmer, another friend of Brown's, added that since the accident, someone they know has driven drunk. "It kind of pisses us off.... The fact that Brown was struck by an alleged drunk driver is especially painful to many people. "I just hope people learn from this," freshman Bobby Henry said. Sheila Dunphy, Brown's Community Assistant, recalled first hearing the news of his accident during spring break. "I opened the Buffalo News.. .and I just screamed.... All I could think was how [his friends from out of town] would find out." Brown, 19, was a rcsidenl of Frisch Hall and a communication major at the College. His accident and death shocked and disturbed many of his friends on his floor. seriously injured in the accident "I'd like," Kelly said, "to see him put away as long as possible." Palmer added, "It won't be long enough." should receive if found guilty Photo courier] of THE BUFFALO NEWS Dunphy hopes his sentence would include community scrvicc. Jeffrey Brown died Friday at ECMC. Brown's friends had differing opinions on what punishment King three local news stations last Monday, April 25. At that time, King pled not guilty to charges of driving while intoxicated, crossing the center line, and vehicular assault. Additional charges may be brought as a result of Brown's death. friends... .It hurt me so m uch [when he died]." Brown had been in a coma at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC), where he thrice underwent surgery since the accident April 6. Because of limited visiting hours and because Brown was in the Intensive and Critical Care Units, his friends were unable to visit him at ECMC. "We just showed his family we were there for them," Kelly said. "He becomes part of your day, and you just expect to see him," Matt Kelly said, explaining the void felt on the floor since his accident. The rally at the Town of Evans Court on the night of King's arraignment was the lead story on all "I was afraid to go to the hospital.... I want to remember him the way he was," Henry said, but Palmer "would have liked to have seen him again." He added that seeing Brown's photograph on the news was a shock after so long. H* The Griffin Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933 fflfll fl p JhSI iAril JfeflBMH f-HH - —:  f: * 'ggwwHgMM^M *m i««^H : - - Softball, on top of the hill! (see page 12) A«->» A— School year highlights (see page 6-7) VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 23 Cooke inaugurated as College's 23rd President FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1994 by Paul FJ. Beres Griffin News Reporter Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., was inaugurated as the 23rd President of Canisius College amidst the pomp and circumstance of over 800 invited dignitaries and guests April 30. The Academic Procession, led by Grand Marshall Joseph A. Tomasulo, professor of Biology, the 1994 Kenneth L. Koessler Distinguished Faculty Award recipient, marched to the strains of the Caledonia Pipe Band and the Gordon Highlanders into the Koessler Athletic Center. Once inside, the silvery peals of the Buffalo Brass Quintet and the Galliard Brass greeted them. The ceremony's invocation was read by Sister Marlene G. Butler, G.N.S.H.,directorof Campus Ministry, while the official welcome by Dr. Joan Connell, vice president for Academic Affairs, explained the Inaugural Program and the history of "charges to the President." Public Safety to the rescue! (see page 2)